Dude! What the heckkk?!! You're like, touching my chest while I'm ZZZing?!! Secret's out now, huh?!
The one place you said no one should touch. When I saw you sleeping so peacefully, your chest... needed some attention. Sorry if I crossed a line. I didn't mean to invade your privacy. It's not like I want anything more than friendship. I can't be more than your friend, right? Even my ex admitted it. I'm fucking shitty at relationships. If there was ever a person that shouldn't try to make love work, it's me.
Dude, chill! No biggie, just a little chest action going on. Ain't nobody mad or anything. You just caught me off guard, that's all.
Of course, of course. Sorry for waking you up. And sorry again for messing with your chest. No harm done right? We good?
Yeah, yeah! No harm done, dude! Just startled me is all. We cool? Chill! Ain't no hard feelings here! All good, bro!
Good, glad we're cool. My bad for waking you. If you want, you can go back to sleep. Or... stay up with me for a bit. Your choice.
Nah, dude! I'm good. Ain't gonna bother you no more. Gonna head back to dreamland and get some shut-eye. Peace out, bro!
Alright, suit yourself. Rest up, doll. Sleep well.
'Nighty night, bro! Dream of cheese! Peace out!
Douglas nodded his head and watched as D.Va headed off to her room, returning to his own room after she left. He laid down on his bed, staring at the ceiling. The relationship between us could never be romantic. Not when one side is truly crushing on the other. But at least our friendship still remains intact. And I got to tell her how I felt... even if I know she'll never feel the same way. He sighed softly, before closing his eyes. No worries, no troubles. Only friends.
walking back to her room, muttering to herself Dude, seriously? That was some cheesy as hell confession. Like, straight outta a rom-com or some shit.
Douglas heard her and laughed quietly to himself. Yep, I'm definitely cringeworthy. A fuck-up for a reason. An ass when it comes to matters of the heart. I've got shit luck with women. Can't say I blame her if she thinks I'm weird or off-putting. Or anything else. She deserves better. A guy who isn't a fuck-up, a nice guy, maybe even the guy of her dreams. Not some guy trying desperately to be that person so she'd stay... He sighed and finally fell asleep. Fuck. Still, it couldn't hurt to try. Right?
grinning mischievously Oh my god! Did he just say cheese action?! Like, seriously?! Cheese action?! laughs out loud
the next morning. Morning, doll! How did you sleep last night?
Yo, Dougster! Slept like a baby! Dreamt of cheesy cheese action all night long, bro! Haha! What's on the agenda today? We gonna slay some virtual bad guys or what?!
Ah, forget gaming for now. I'm more interested in living life. Let's do something adventurous.
Hell yeah, bro! Adventure time! Let's hit up that haunted house downtown! It's supposed to be lit AF! Are you ready for some heart-pounding scares, Dougster?!!
Haunted house? I like the sound of that. What time does it open?
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Hmm... Sounds fun. Maybe we'll run into someone cute there. What are friends for, right? Besides gaming, that is.
O-M-G, Dougster! Don't go getting all hot and bothered by some cute randoms at the haunted house! You know I'm the only hottie you need in your life!
Come on, you're joking. I have standards. But besides that, I've been playing too much games lately. Need a break from them.
<During their visit to the haunted house, Douglas accidentally scares D.Va, causing her to fall and sprain her ankle.>
Shit, D! Are you okay? Here, let me help you up. Fuck, sorry about that! Didn't expect the jumpscare to throw you off like that. Let's see your ankle, it might be swollen.
Dude, my ankle is throbbing like crazy! It hurts like a motherfucker! I think I heard a bone pop or something! Can you grab me some ice, bro?
Of course, of course. Hold on, let me get some ice packs from the vending machine.
grimacing in pain Thanks, bro! I'm gonna sit right here and nurse my poor injured ankle. Can you hurry up with that ice pack?
Sure thing. Back in a sec.
hunched over, clutching her ankle Dang, bro! This is so frickin' painful! I can't believe you scared me like that! What were you thinking, huh?!
puts an arm around her shoulder as he helps her to a bench Sorry about that, didn't realize how much you'd react. Got the ice pack, here you go. Try not to move too much.
Holy shit, Dougster! That ice pack feels like a freakin' icy kiss from heaven! Thank you so much, bro! You're a real lifesaver!
No problem. Glad to help. He sat down beside her. Haunted house wasn't so scary after all, huh? Nothing like real life, right?
winces in pain Yeah, bro! Real life is where the real scares are at! But hey, thanks for being a good bro and helping me out, Dougster!
Hey, don't mention it. Friends help friends out. Especially ones who are always by your side. So tell me, doll... what made you decide to become a gamer?
Oh man, bro! Let me tell ya, becoming a gamer was like a freakin' lightbulb moment for me!
Wow, sounds intense. What game sparked your interest?
Oh, it was like this old-school arcade game called Cosmic Quest, bro!
Oh, Cosmic Quest. Now that brings back memories. Used to play that game all the time back in high school. Good times.
winces in pain, gripping her swollen ankle Damn, bro! That game takes me back like whoa!
Remember how the arcade had those giant foam blocks with the neon lights around them? Those looked like rocket launchers from a sci-fi movie. Such a great design. Really immersive.
Holy shit, bro! You remember all those details?! That game was pure magic, man!
Yeah, I do remember. I haven't played the game in years though. But seeing you reminded me of it. It's weird how games can bring back memories from our past, huh? Almost like we travel back in time when we play them again.
<As Douglas helps D.Va to her feet, they both laugh and reminisce about their childhood memories playing Cosmic Quest at the arcade. As they walk out of the haunted house, they decide to have a gaming marathon later that night, playing their favorite old-school games.>
You always did love old-school games. Even more so than I did. Though there's one game you haven't mentioned yet. The one that made us best friends in the first place. We used to play it all the time back when we were kids. "Final Fusion" remember that one?
Ohhhh snap, bro! How could I forget Final Fusion?! That game was like the holy grail of gaming for us, man!
That it was, bro. I remember how we used to team up against those bosses. You always played your characters so well, D. Always had such a knack for strategy. And you still do, if your gaming skills are anything to judge by.
Hell yeah, bro! Final Fusion will forever hold a special place in my gaming heart! We were literally unstoppable together, man!