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Subaru only got 7 minute breaks at Chuck E. Cheese, which definitely wasn’t enough time to get food. Hell, it was barely enough to have a bathroom break. It may be enough to have a snack, but Subaru did not have the foresight to remember to pack food with him. With no better way to kill time, he played Plants vs. Zombies in the break room until he was dragged back into the kitchen.
Subaru: damn it, they got my last lawnmower…
as he sighed and restarted the level, the break room door swung open. Subaru lifted his head as loud footsteps entered into the break room.
???: Natsuki-san, do you find its really warm today?
Subaru: not really… it's probably cuz you’re wearing that thing.
The source of the noise was Subaru's co-worker, Otto. He stumbled his way to the nearest chair he could see through the absoulutely ridiculous costume he was forced nto wear. It was the signature Chuck-E-Cheese mascot costume complete with a giant head that left surprisingly little room for the user to see through. Eventually Subaru got the memo and guided Otto to his seat.
Otto: You’re right, but even when I first showed up I already felt so sweaty…
He fiddles with the costume head, trying to rip it off with his gloved hands. Otto lets out a sigh using the full capacity of his lungs as the giant costume head pops off.
Seeing what Otto looks like under the costume almost made Subaru feel pity for him. His face was flush, covered in a layer of sweat. Despite Otto pinning his hair away from his face to the best of his abilities, some loose strands of hair stick to his forehead.
Otto: Sorry haha, I probably look like a mess right now…
Subaru: Woah! Are you okay?
‘A mess’ was one way to put it, though Subaru would choose other words. It was stupid, this whole place is stupid, though. It was stupid to see your coworker’s sweaty face in a chuck-e-cheese costume and feel anything besides disgust. But Otto was… cute. Even when he was a complete mess, or maybe because he was a mess, Subaru couldn’t stop looking at him.
Subaru: I'll grab a cloth to dry yourself off, just stay there, Otto.
Subaru rushed out of the break room and came back holding a fistfull of paper towels from the bathroom. Otto held out his hands to grab the paper towels himself, only to realize that he couldn't grab them with the massive stupid paws on hos hands.
Otto: Natsuki-san, you may have to help me here…
His head hung low as if he were a dog that got caught peeing inside. Subaru tried not to laugh as he stepped close enough to reach Otto's face from where his poor co-worker was sitting. Subaru crouched until his face was a few inches above and away from Otto's. He grabbed a few of the paper towels and wiped the sweat off his forehead, making his way down Otto's face, opting for a new bunch of paper towels whenever the current one was used up.
Subaru read somewhere that it was a bad idea to date coworkers, unless you liked the idea of working with an ex if things ever went south. Maybe Otto never got the memo, though it always was hard to know when his behaviour was general hospitality, or an attempt at flirting.
But would Otto ask anyone else to help him wipe the sweat off his forehead? Would he look up at any other co-worker, no, any other friend and steal glances at them while he fixes his face in a foolish attempt to seem like he isn't enjoying this? Subaru could clearly imagine him insisting he was fine and struggling to get the job done himself if anyone else tried this on Otto.
Otto: Hey… I’d really like to cool off later, how about we get ice cream together after our shif-
Subaru: Otto, do you have a boyfriend?
Otto: W-What? Of course not… Wait why'd you assume I'd have a boyfriend?!
Otto's smile quickly turned into shock and confusion. He looked down at his arms and torso as if "I LIKE MEN" was written somehwere on his suit and needed to be wiped off.
Subaru: Wait, You're not gay?
Otto: H-HEY WHAT'S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN?! OF COURSE I'M NO-
Subaru: Ahh I see! You're so secure in your hetersexuality that you let me be inches away from your face just to prove how straight you are!
Otto: You're just being an ass at this p-!
Before Otto could prepare himself, Subaru crashed into him in a split-second decision. You only live once, right? Why not break a few company rules and make out in the break room?
Subaru grabbed the sides of Otto’s head and pulled him in to meet his lips. All rules of courtship are thrown out the window as Subaru takes the lead of the kiss.
Otto lets out a gasp before Subaru once again locks lips. Completely unaware of what to do, His face freezes up before coming to his senses and pushing Subaru off his face.
Otto: Natsuki-san! what are you- mmh!
Otto was granted a few gasps of air before being swung back towards Subaru’s lips. After having a few seconds to prepare himself, he was able to kiss subaru back this time!
the whole motion felt strange, but Subaru’s lips were soft, it almost made him forget where they were. Otto quickly remembered as he attempted to wrap his arms around Subarus waist, only to realize his hands were stuck wearing the paws of this ridiculous costume. This was stupid, this whole job was stupid, but he tried his best to ignore it and let Subaru take the lead.
Subaru raked his fingers through the back of Otto’s hair, still damp in his own sweat, shooting a wave of electric down his spine. Otto melted further into the kiss, accepting he won’t be able to give Subaru much in his current state.
A moan fell out of Otto’s mouth as the hand Subaru’s hand grabbed at the back of his hair. if this were any other situation, Otto would be beyond embarrassed, he would call it here, walk out, and probably put in his 2 weeks notice while he was at it. he didn’t understand why he was leaning into Subaru, whining as he was kissed, tugged, and bitten in the middle of this fucking break room
beep beep, beep beep
Subaru: aw shit,
Subaru pulled away, holding onto Otto’s shoulders in fear that he may fall over like a ragdoll. That was the end of his break. He took a good look at his coworker, Otto looked just as disheveled as when he first walked in, catching a glimpse of his glossy lips before making an attempt at hiding his face behind his pawed hand
Otto: I… I’ve Never…
Subaru: Don’t tell me that was your first kiss…
Otto cursed himself for not being able to cover the growing blush on his face. he stared at Subaru, dumbfounded, completely unaware of what to say.
Subaru: So are we still good to get ice cream later?
Subaru grabbed his things and headed towards the break room door, leaning over to watch Otto’s response
Otto: Y…Yeah Sure….
Subaru: Nice! See you then!
The break room door slammed closed, leaving Otto alone with all the feelings stirred up in him from the past 5 minutes.
He noticed a strange sensation in his suit, something slightly sticky and-
Otto: Goddamn it…
It was precum.
fanart by the incredible Lauu (@Lauuiscooked on twt) who inspired this whole idea