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Tissues sat down on his bed, it was 3:23 am. He couldn’t sleep for the life of him. Trophy slept in the bed beside the left of Tissues, out like a nightlight. Tissues throat felt warm and dry, like a desert. He tried drinking water but it didn’t help at all, instead made it worse. It felt itchy as well, like a cactus was inside him, causing his body to feel.. wrong. He felt like he was about to cry from his eyes being so goddamn dry.

His “condishawn” was not making it better, it actually was the reason he couldn’t sleep some nights. His whole body was ready to just explode. His head was filled with blood aching attempts to calm himself and fix his mood.

His eyes then immediately closed as he was met with someone opening his door, light shining through. “Hey… Tissues?” Yin whispered, he slowly closed the door as he walked over to Tissue’s bed, looking down at the, very tired looking, blue cylinder. “Yeah, what’s up.” Tissues sounded like an object who smoked for 20 years. “Sheesh, you need sleep, what’s keeping you up?” Yin softly whispered at Tissues as he leaned on the bed with his arms, looking at the blue boy. “Just thinking some things, I guess.” Tissues replied as he looked away from Yin, flopping his head back onto his pillow. “Hm, maybe you can take your mind off things if I cuddle with you? Would you like that?”

“Oh, yeah. I would.” Tissues blushed a bit while saying that, a little embarrassed. No one knew he and Yin were dating, which was surprising because of how many close calls they’ve had. Yin immediately got in bed with Tissues and pulled him into a tight hug. Tissues was used to Yin’s cuddling, which whoever knew could tell that he was a very tight hugger, and didn’t let go a bit unless you told him too. “Uhh, little too tight.” Tissues then chuckled, as Yin let Tissues breathe. “Heh, sorry. It’s just that I missed you so so much.” Yin was looking into Tissue’s eyes, by his standards, they looked absolutely perfect and stunning. The green matched him well. But by everyone else’s standards, they were just “okay” at best.

“Last time we were together was a few hours ago, Yin.” Tissues teased, he liked that Yin actually, you know, cared for him and would be a little clingy. “I know but I’m allowed to miss you!!” Yin whispered but, a little louder in a joking term, and then smiled. They both just wanted to be in eachother’s presence forever.. never leaving the other’s side. Tissues then yawned, his eyes droopy. He felt a lot better than before, and maybe he could finally sleep. He layed his head down in Yin’s chest as he snored quietly. Yin laughed a bit, and then fell asleep a little after Tissues did.

The morning slowly came, as Tissues started to wake up. It seemed that Yin already left, which made Tissues bummed. He really did want to cuddle with him more, but it was for the best. He didn’t want Trophy waking up and finding them sleeping in the same bed cuddling. That would be very embarrassing for the both of them. Tissues didn’t want to leave his bed, but he had to get breakfast. Maybe he could see Yin again this morning, that got him hyped, and he immediately got up and got ready.

He put on new clothes and brushed his teeth, and went into the main room of Hotel OJ, where most of the “ex”-contestants would hang out. It was 10:49 am already, and getting up fast affected him as he stumbled a bit walking down the steps, a little dizzy. He saw, maybe like .. 5.. 7 people? He couldn’t really count them right now, he was too tired. But he wanted to see Yin and— oh.

Yin and Yang were sometimes split, them both wanting to be their own person and all. But most of them time they were together in the same body because Test Tube says its “mandatory” because of “what happened last time.” Tissues was TOLD of what happened, but never by Yin or Yang, only by other contestants. He didn’t get to experience it for himself at all, so he didn’t get what was so bad. Tissues could tell that Yin and Yang didn’t like being in the same body, and would much rather prefer being in their own body.

Tissues knew that he couldn’t really talk with Yin or hang out with him when he was in the same body as Yang. So he was out of luck, but he had an idea. Maybe later today he could convince Test Tube to not force them together? Yang seemed like he wouldn’t do “that” again. Not like Yin wasn’t that better either, but he didn’t care about that. Tissues just wanted to help Yin AND Yang. It’s settled, he was gonna convince Test Tube later today.

He got his breakfast and went upstairs to his and Trophy’s room, to think about how he was gonna talk to Test Tube about this.

Yin and Yang were pretty pissed Test Tube made them one again, sure they could deal with it but they’d rather not. Yin was upset that he couldn’t really talk to Tissues right now. And I’m pretty sure Yang would rather talk to Floory than him. But he still did anyway even if they were one. A familiar face popped into the ground, Yang’s boyfriend, The Floor.

“Hey Yang! And Yin.” Yang immediately sat up off the couch and got closer to Floory. “Woah! Someone is happy to see me.” Floory smiled as him and Yang talked for a bit. Yin was just drowning out their conversation as he stayed quiet, thinking about Tissues. Yin didn’t even notice that he wasn’t paying attention until a few minutes later as Floory disappeared to go help Oj or something. Yang seemed fairly happy, and Yin was happy that his brother was happy. He could talk to Tissues in a few days.. what is the big deal.

But it was a very big deal to him, he just hid it. Like everything else.

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Tissues whole body was itchy and felt like it was being pricked by cacti. He was about to confront Test Tube, a widely known contestant, popular. She was smart, pretty, and had a ton of friends. Tissues had a right to be scared, as he wasn’t that popular as her. But, he had to stick up for Yin and Yang, Test Tube was totally in the wrong here and he knew it like the back of his hand.

Maybe Test Tube will finally leave Yin and Yang alone? Hopefully. Tissues walked downstairs, Test Tube’s lab had to be moved to Hotel OJ’s basement because of “reproductions” that Tissues didn’t really understand. But it was easier to get to, so thats a plus. He slid down the stairs to “Test Tube’s Lab” with secret crossed out in red. It wasn’t really that secret if it was so easy to get to.

“Hey.. uhm.. Test Tube..? Can I speak to you?” Tissues spat that out while he was fidgeting with his hands, Test Tube could clearly see he was nervous. “Yes Tissues, what do you want?” She was wearing her glasses and coat, several tubes on the counter right in front of her, she looked down at Tissues.

“Is it possible if.. you could maybee.. stop forcing Yin and Yang to be in the same body?” Tissues then got even more nervous as he played with his fingers more, sweating. He was one of the least popular people here.. talking to one of the most loveable. “Excuse me?” Test Tube stopped what she was doing and turned her whole body toward Tissues, looking a mix of disappointment and confusion. “Tissues, you know that Yang will go rampage if we let them go for more than a day. It’s just safe-“ Test Tube was then interrupted by Tissues, “Safe to force two people into one body that they obviously don’t like?”

Tissues then looked up into Test Tube’s eyes as he got a little more confidence. “I’m pretty sure Yang isn’t all that bad as you think of him to be. Why are you treating Yang like some sort of feral dog? He’s an object like the rest of us!” Tissues then argued with the tube as he got more confidence to yell at Test Tube. She was just another object and no matter how popular she is, Tissues should put her in her place. Test Tube was shocked Tissues had the gut to talk back to her like that.

“I am not treating Yang like that, I just want people to be safe-“ Test Tube got interrupted once again by Tissues, “You literately are. Most of you people think of Yang as a reckless child who wants nothing but harm to everyone. I know that all of you are wrong. Can you at least try and talk to Yang instead of pushing him to his past actions? And see if he actually changed instead of you just assuming he didn’t? I thought you were supposed to be smart!” Tissues then made Test Tube shut up with that sentence, both of them knew that Tissues made a point there.

“Fine, I won’t.. force them together. But if something bad happens it is your fault.” Test Tube turned away to continue working as she said one last thing, “I will do it in the next hour or so.” Test Tube had sounded like she had been defeated, and Tissues was happy of himself! He made THE Test Tube rethink her actions, he stood up for his boyfriend and Yang. Tissues walked out with a smile to his face.. this means that he can talk to Yin more without Yang butting into their conversations. He was amazed of himself too, he never knew he could do that. All he was ever known for was being sick and annoying.

“Today is a good day.” He whispered to himself as he walked towards Yin and Yang to tell them the good news.

With Test Tube, right as Tissues walked out, Microphone walked in. “Hey Tube!” Mic said slyly as they entered Test Tube’s “secret” Lab. “Oh, hey Mic.” Test Tube replied as she fiddled with the tubes on her desk, she couldn’t get really get any work done with what just happened on her mind. “Are you okay? I just saw Tissues walk out, what happened?” Microphone sounded sincere, they were worried of what happened that made Test Tube sound so down.

“Eh, me and Tissues got into an argument. But it’s fine.” Test Tube then sighed as she got up from leaning her arms on the counter, as she approached Microphone. “But, since your here, what do you wanna do?” Test Tube asked, as she put her arms around Microphone’s neck, looking into their eyes. “Hmm.. what about..” Mic blushed as they thought of something, Test Tube knew immediately what Microphone was thinking.

“Sure.”

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Yin‘s mind was fuzzy, a little while ago, Tissues told him and Yang that he was able to get Test Tube to let them be split more often. Which was great! Yin was happy, and so was Yang. And they were split right now, Yang ran off to probably talk to Floory or Paper.

Yin sat outside on the wooden bench, no one else was outside. So it was peaceful, Yin sighed as he opened his eyes to see all the butterflies flying around and birds he could hear chirping. His body felt like it was heavy, he didn’t know why. He tried to breathe in and out slowly, but it didn’t do anything.

He was trying anything to get things out of his mind, anything bad. His mind was the embodiment of squiggles and lines. He could barely think clearly, he missed Tissues.

Even if its been like what, a few minutes? He just felt lost without him. He got snapped out of his thoughts when he felt a slight tap on his shoulder, it was MePad. Yin saw MePad as his father, he was always there for him when he needed comfort. “Yin, are you okay?” MePad asked, “Can I sit down?” Yin turned towards MePad and replied to his question with a simple, “Yes, you can.” Yin then looked at his scar filled hands he got from biting himself a lot. MePad then sat down next to Yin, his holographic arms laying in his own lap. “Can you tell me what’s wrong?” MePad then asked, he seemed worried for Yin.

“Well, my mind is very fuzzy and I can’t think or see clearly. I-I don’t know what’s wrong.” Yin was still looking at his arms, his eyes following his bite marks. “Do you remember anything that happened recently that may made you feel sad?” MePad then place his “arms” on Yin’s back, and effort to comfort him a bit.

“Yes.. there has.. but—“ Yin sighed. Was he ready to tell MePad the truth? I mean Tissues wouldn’t mind right? Yin looked up to MePad, he had to tell him. “Can I tell you something?” Yin then looked at MePad, into his eyes. “Oh, yes Yin. You can.” He didn’t know what was coming next, but it sure did surprise him a bit. “I.. uh.. am dating someone. A boy.” Yin then became nervous, he had never told anyone that he was dating anyone. Nor did if he had a crush ever, which yes. He has had more than one. Some of them haven’t even really gone away.

MePad then looked surprised, obviously. “That’s absolutely fine, Yin. If you don’t mind, can I know who it is?” Yin sighed of relief, at least MePad didn’t care, so he didn’t really feel that scared to tell him who it is. “It’s Tissues, I just think he’s really nice and pretty.. I like— love him a lot.” Yin blushed a bit while saying that, he did really love Tissues a ton. “We’ve been dating for about 11 months now.”

If MePad could smile he would right now, he was happy Yin found love, and could finally tell him. “I’m happy for you, Yin.” MePad then pulled Yin into a hug, Yin accepted it after a few seconds. “I- thank you. Can you promise not to tell anyone?” Yin asked, having a little bit of worry, he didn’t want anyone else to find out. “Yes, I promise. I would never want to do that to you.” MePad and Yin still hugging. “So, what’s the problem?” MePad then asked, slowly pulling away from the hug.

“I miss him. A lot, and sometimes I feel jealous that he talks to other people like Cherries than me. I know it’s stupid but—“ Yin stopped talking as MePad put an arm on his shoulder, and then spoke. “It’s not stupid Yin. Jealousy is a normal emotion, but what's important is that we learn to control it and not let it affect our decisions or behavior. Jealousy can drive us to act and say things that we may regret later. You don't want to jeopardize your relationship with Tissues just because you feel some jealousy. It's ok if Tissues wants to spend time with Cherries or someone else instead of you sometimes, that doesn't mean he doesn't value his and your relationship. You should just try to be understanding and accepting of his decisions.” MePad explained, Yin raised his eyebrows a bit. “You’re right, I’ll just try to not get jealous next time.” Mepad then could hear his name being called a few moments later, looking over Yin to the noise.

“MEPAD! I NEED YOU!”

“Goodbye Yin, I hope you have a good day.” MePad said as he got up and started walking in the direction the voice was coming from. Yin smiled as MePad walked off, he felt a lot calmer. He sighed and got back up, he walked towards the hotel and into Tissue’s room.

When he got there and opened the door, he saw Tissues laying on his bed, looking up at the ceiling. Tissues looked up at the door as Yin opened it and then sat up. “Hey Tissues.” Yin closed the door and walked to Tissue’s bed. “Hi Yin.. what are you doing here?” Tissues asked, a little confused. “Well, I just wanted to check up on you, are you doing okay?” Yin leaned on top of Tissues bed, as they both made eye contact. Tissues sighed and decided to tell Yin the truth. “No, I feel like I went too hard on Test Tube, what if her and all her friends hate me now?” This had been on Tissue’s mind all day after he yelled at Test Tube. “Oh no no, honey, you did just fine.. you didn’t do anything wrong. You were really brave to do that.” Yin then sat on the bed and got closer to Tissues as he continued, “You stood up for me and Yang, that was amazing of you.”

Tissues smiled as he got closer to Yin aswell, looking at his white eyes. “Thank you.. you really know how to make me feel better.” It was only 6pm, and Tissues knew that Trophy hanged out with Cheesy until about 10pm, so Yin and Tissues had about 4 hours to themselves. Tissues didn’t want to waste any time, so he crawled even closer to Yin and hugged him. Yin took the initiative that Tissues wanted to cuddle, so he hugged him back tighter as he pulled Tissues in even closer, a few minutes later, Tissues suddenly kissed Yin on the lips for a few moments before pulling away.

Yin took this as a challenge before he pulled Tissues into an even longer kiss that lasted a minute. "I forgot how much of a good kisser you are, Yin.." Tissues blurted out, panting a bit. "Yea? Do you want more?" Yin asked, his hands were placed on Tissue's back as Tissue's arms were laying on Yin's shoulders around his neck. They were both blushing a ton. "Yes, I do." Tissues answered, smiling as Yin pushed their faces together for another heated kiss, that lasted a few minutes.

Tissues was the first to pull away, panting heavily as his mouth twitched to a smirk. “Mm, I love you Tissues.” Yin gave Tissues a small kiss on the cheek, before holding him to his chest, wanting to be as close to Tissues as possible. They then stayed like that till it was time for Yin to go before Trophy sees them.

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uhhh so we’re a system and yin has not been.. fronting for a while now so I don’t think hes gonna work on this anymore. sorry -match