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RED Scout had prepared everything, well with the help of his teammates he did. It was a small picnic in the backyard of the RED Base. It’s simple but it currently meant the world to RED Scout. His teammates didn’t like the idea of a BLU being in their base having a date with their teammate, but they wanted to see RED Scout happy.
BLU Scout walked in, well more like he was dragged in by RED Soldier. He looked at the whole scene, from the lights that were set up to the food. “What’s all this..?” He asked cautiously, stepping closer. “A.. date..?” RED Scout answered, sheepishly scratching his neck. “I.. err.. sit down man! Get comfy!” RED Scout said, trying to break the ice. BLU Scout reluctantly sat down, looking at the variety of pastries and food. “So.. What’s this about?” BLU Scout asked once more, not fully understanding the intentions of the tanner male. “I.. I like ya okay—?” RED Scout blurted out before continuing slowly “I really, really like ya. I thought it’d be.. err.. cute? Do you accept..?” RED Scout asked, feeling nervous yet hopeful. “I.. need to think about it.” BLU Scout said, avoiding his gaze. “Take ya time!” RED Scout said, still keeping his hopes up.
They ate and talked till sunset, it was a beautiful moment. They had so many things in common, they liked the same music, the same food and such. BLU Scout liked reading novels while RED Scout read comics. “I.. gotta head to the bathroom.” BLU Scout said, standing up a bit too abruptly yet RED Scout didn’t notice, he was too busy watching the sunset. Unbeknownst to the RED Team, BLU Scout had advanced to the room where the briefcase was being held, he quickly broke in and took the briefcase, he immediately ran but not before leaving a note as the alarms blared. BLU Scout ran towards the exit, slipping out before the doors could lock shut. BLU Scout made it back to BLU Base safely, yet the undeniable feeling of guilt gnawed at him, he played it off, took a shower, celebrated with his teammates and head to bed early.
Meanwhile, back to RED base, RED Scout looked disappointed, he looked at the note at the table and picked it up, the note said “I’m sorry, I don’t like you that way, I’m not a fag.”. RED Scout looked hurt, holding back tears as his fists clenched hard, crushing the paper, the air felt too heavy, his chest hurt. RED Scout didn’t realise he was already crying before RED Spy surprisingly placed a hand on his shoulder and said “Are you okay Scout?”, RED Scout snapped out of his daze, wiped away his tears “Yeah.. yeah I’m fine. I just need some rest, I’m tired.” he said stubbornly, not wanting to be vulnerable. RED Spy looked worried but he didn’t push it. “Rest well, Scout.” RED Spy said softly, letting RED Scout go.
RED Scout showered and went to his room, he slid down onto the floor, back against the door, he felt like a joke, how could he be so naive? “Stupid… Stupid feelings… Stupid BLU…” RED Scout mumbled to himself, his knees pressed against his chest, tears streaming down his face. He wished the day would end, he wished he’d forget all about it. It wasn’t long before the brunette cried himself to sleep, he was exhausted from everything.
THE END