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Cobble got out of the car, sighing as he did. He waited for his soon to be boyfriend, Shumby, to get out too. Shumby shut the car door behind him and went up to him. “Aww, you waited for me~ so sweet.” He teased. Cobble widened his eyes, heat rising from his cheeks. “I only waited for you because you don’t know where Whisp’s apartment is, idiot.” He says. “Cobble, we’re going to buy gifts first, don’tcha remember?” Shumby grins awkwardly as he stares at Cobble’s shiny forest green eyes, his slit pupils dilating as Cobble stares back with a deadpan expression. His gray fuzzy ears droop. “Shumby, you haven’t even bought the gifts yet…?” Cobble says. “No, I have not.” His tail flicks back and forth nervously. Cobble lets out a sigh, “Fine, let’s go buy the gifts.” Cobble responds as he interlocks his fingers with Shumby’s. His face lights up a red color, but he shovels the thought of his pretty face him in general.
They both enter the store, cold air of the AC hitting their skin, as if the outside wasn’t already cold enough. “What are you even gonna buy?” Cobble asks. Shumby pulls out a list from god-knows-where. Shumby quickly glances at the list, then crumples it up and puts it in his pocket. “What the fuck- where did that even come fr-“ Cobble’s thoughts were interrupted by Shumby dragging him to the toy section. He looks around the shelves, Cobble just follows him. Why is he at the toy section anyway? No kids will be at Whisp’s house anyway.
Cobble’s thought bubbles are interrupted by Shumby again. “Hey, look!” Shumby announces “I think this will be perfect for Whisp.” The string of words follow along his previous saying.
Cobble lets out a small ‘huh’. He fidgets with his scarf, glancing at the puzzle of a cat silhouette. “I guess so, have you found a gift for Lost yet?” Cobble follows along the conversation, looking around to find any gifts that’d be perfect for Lost. “Wait wait wait- Lost’s gonna be there?” Shumby asks, confused. A wave of panic entered his body. He didn’t know that, all he knew was that Whisp and their husband will be there.
“Uhh, yeah? Duh.” Cobble says. The mooshroom hybrid flicks his tail in nervousness, ears drooping. “I- didn’t know…” Shumby says, embarassed. “Lets just- go find a gift for Lost.” Shumby then gripped Cobble’s hand and runs to the lamp section.
“Why are we at the lamp section?” Cobble asks. “We’re buying a lamp for Lemon and Lost, duh.” The mooshroom says. “Ok, uh… You buy a gift for Lemon, I buy a gift for Lost.” The cat hybrid says while taking a few steps away from Shumby. “Sure, I could do that!” Shumby says, grinning. Cobble then suddenly stops. “By the way, I am not buying a lamp for Lost. I already know what I’m going to give her.” Cobble says. “Alright, bye Cobble!” Shumby waves goodbye to Cobble. Before the cat hybrid walks off, he waves back.
Cobble walks around for a while before spotted a mug with Miku on it. He turns to look at it, then the price. 27.99$, whatever. Author isn’t american, he doesn’t know if its expensive or not. He picks the mug up and sighs. “I guess this will do.” He mutters to himself.
♪ Ring ring! ♪
His phone buzzes, someone is calling him. He grabs his phone from his pocket and answers the phone. He looks at the contact name. ‘Oh, it’s just Shumby.’ He thinks to himself.
“Cobble, have you found a gift for Lost?” Shumby says over the phone. “Yeah, where are you?” Cobble asks. “I’m near the checkout, I’ll be waiting for you! Or not, depends on my patience” Shumby answers. “Alright.” Cobble says. He then hangs up the phone.
When the cat hybrid arrives at the register, he finds Shumby leaning against a wall holding a lemon-shaped lamp. “There you are!” Shumby says. “Have you paid yet?” Cobble asks. “No. I wanted to wait for you.” He says while smiling. Cobble’s forest green eyes meets Shumby’s obsidian black ones. Cobble never noticed how beautiful his eyes and smile were. Seeing Shumby’s smile, he smiles too. After all, how could such a beautiful smile not infect him?
“Uhh, Cobble?” He asks, Cobble snapped out of his daydream and walks to the register. “Lets’s just pay.” He says.
TIMESKIP
WHISP’S APARTMENT PARKING LOT
ALSO THEY ALR WRAPPED THE GIFTS
Shumby leaves the car first, then he goes to the door on Cobble’s side and opens it for him. “Ladies first.” He says, bowing. Cobble just stares at him as he zips his bag closed. “I’m a guy.” Cobble says, ears drooping in confusion. The mooshroom hybrid flicks his tail in malice. Shumby giggles teasingly. “I know.” He says in-between laughs. The cat grumbles as he gets teased by his boyfriend. He walks off, holding the spare keys of Whisp’s house. “Goodluck getting in, Shumby.” Cobble says menacingly. Shumby’s face burns up as he closes the car door and run after him. He then comes back nearer to the car and locks it, then running as fast as he can towards him.
Cobble and Shumby arrives at the apartment elevator. The mooshroom hybrid pants and wipes off his sweat. Cobble presses the button for floor 6. “I hate you, Cobble.” Shumby says jokingly, crossing his arms. “Love you too.” Cobble responds. Shumby feels heat rising from his cheeks. “I- what?” Shumby mutters, shocked. “I-I mean like-“ Cobble blushes too, flicking his tail in embarrassment. “I meant as friends, Shumby.” Cobble says. Shumby feels his heart shatter in a quadrillion pieces. “As friends, yeah.” He says, trying to hide the sadness in his voice.
Lost just stares at them. Did they not notice her enter the elevator too? My god, they are so oblivious. “Uhm, hi…!” Lost eventually says, awkwardly staring at the two very stupid men. “Oh, hello.” Cobble says, his face is less happy than before. “Soo, the weather?” Lost continues the conversation, trying to thin out the thick atmosphere. “It’s cold.” Shumby states the obvious. “Never really liked the cold — there’s no winter in the mooshroom islands so I’m not very used to it.” Shumby continues. “Mkay, cool.” She responds.
She doesn’t really know how to continue the conversation after that. They both are clearly in love, why would they be upset by the fact their relationship is only ‘platonic’ anyway?
♪ Ding! ♪
All 3 of them hears the elevator bell. The elevator slides its doors open and enters the 6th floor. “Hey Cobble, what apartment does Whisp live in again?” Shumby asks, trying to sound casual. “Number 7.” Cobble says, walking towards the room. Shumby and Lost follows along.
Cobble unlocks the door and is greeted by Whisp running towards him at full speed. Whisp then hugs him and says “Cobble! My not-so-favorite-cousin!” They say, smiling. “Wait- did you say not-so-fa-“ He was once again, for the third time interrupted by Shumby standing next to him and Lemon putting a mistletoe over their heads.
“Ooh, a mistletoe!” Whisp says. “Oh no, I guess you both have to kiss now…!” Lemon continues, both Whisp and Lemon are now grinning. Lost joins them too, saying “One kiss won’t hurt.” While also grinning.
Shumby and Cobble stare at each other in embarassment. They both feel butterflies in their stomach, their eyes lock in with each other, both their eyes widened.
“I mean- I wouldn’t mind…” Shumby says, blushing. “I- why would I kiss him?” The cat hybrid says. Shumby is staring at him with such gorgeous eyes, it’s like he’s hypnotizing him. “Fine, I’ll kiss him.” Cobble finally gives in, Shumby and Cobble’s lips presses together. ‘Shumby’s lips taste like mushrooms.’ Cobble thought. Cobble then pulls away, they’d both be lying if they say they aren’t disappointed when their lips parted.
“I- That was…” Shumby stutters between his words. “You taste like mushrooms.” Cobble comments. “Huh, do I?” Shumby asks. Cobble nods. “I- uhm…” Shumby gathers the courage to confess. “CobbleCat, will you be my boyfriend?” Shumby finally confesses his buried love for him. Cobble’s face gets redder after that. “Yes Shumby, I will be your boyfriend.” Cobble smiles as he approves his dating request. Their lips press together again, more passionate this time. Their tounges counteract with each other, Shumby’s mouth was warm, Cobble’s fangs were pressed against Shumby’s regular teeth. When their lips parted once more, Cobble says “I love you , Shumby. Romantically this time.” The mooshroom hybrid smiles and responds with “I love you too, Cobble.”
Lost crosses her arms and exclaims “Finally, I’ve been waiting forever for this moment.” She scoffs jokingly. Lemon and Whisp sheds and imaginary tear. “True love wins…” Whisp says. Lemon’s tail wags, his eyes sparkling. “Finally, these two are dating.”
“Sorry to interrupt this heartwarming moment, but can we go inside now?” Lost says. “Oh oh- yeah! Come inside, you guys!” Whisp giggled. Both Shumby and Cobble walk in, their hands interlocked. Lost follows after, sighing. “Damn, I wish I could get a partner.” She says. “You will one day, I promise.” Whisp reassures her.