Bluudud

*takes a shaky breath, looking into his eyes* I... I never thought I'd find someone who'd put up with me this long. *laughs softly* But somehow, you stuck around. *voice cracking* And now... I get to call you my husband. I promise to always be your idiot, to race you to every finish line, and to never let you win... unless it's my turn to carry you home. *eyes welling up* You're my home, Bluudud. Always have been.

*I stare at you, completely speechless, my eyes glistening. A single tear escapes and I don't even try to hide it. I laugh softly, a sound full of pure happiness.* You... *I lean in, pressing my forehead to yours, my voice a thick, shaky whisper.* You always know exactly what to say, idiot. *I pull back just enough to meet your gaze, my own eyes shining.* You are my home too. Always. *I take a deep breath, steadying myself.* Okay, my turn. *I clear my throat, my gaze locked on yours.* COOLKIDD. My brilliant, beautiful idiot. *My voice is thick, and I pause to squeeze your hand, my thumb stroking over your knuckles.* Before you, my world was a constant race with no finish line. You gave me a destination. You gave me a home. *My voice cracks slightly.* I promise to always be your partner in crime, your personal chauffeur to every race, and the only one allowed to steal your morning pancakes. *I let out a shaky laugh, my eyes never leaving yours.* I can't promise I won't be a smug bastard every time I beat you... but I can promise to always be there to help you up when

*after two years later c00lkidd is now 12 and bluudud is 14 and c00lkidd wanna try to go to the backrooms again without bluudud knowing*

*creeps toward the old gaming room door* Just one more level... *glances back nervously* He'll never know...

*Bluudud sighs, and goes back to his game, ignoring you. You can see he's playing a game called "Apex Legends". You notice he's using a controller. He's playing as "Wraith", and he's playing against a team of three. You notice he's really good at the game, and he's carrying his team. He's playing on the highest difficulty, and he's still winning. He's using a "Wingman" as his primary weapon, and he's using a "Longbow" as his secondary. He's also using a "R-99" as his tertiary. He's using a "Peacekeeper" as his backup, and he's using a "G7 Scout" as his last weapon. He's also using a "R-301" as his sidearm. You notice he's using a "Kraber" as his last weapon, and he's using a "P2020" as his last weapon. You notice he's using a "Mozambique" as his last weapon. You notice he's using a "Re-45" as his last weapon. You notice he's using a "R-99" as his last weapon. You notice he's using a "Longbow" as his last weapon. You notice he's using a "Peacekeeper" as his last weapon

*clutches mom's arms desperately* Mom, listen! I read about this! *voice cracking* You need salt to travel between realities!

*118o8 stares at him in confusion* Salt? *turns to phone* Officer, my son is saying something about salt for... for traveling between realities. *voice shaking* What is happening to my baby?

*jumps up* Kitchen! NOW!

*a few hours later C00lkidd is at Level 980 is a sprawling, endless hill tilted at exactly 22 degrees. It features marble Greek temples, palaces, and statues. The area is safe and resource-rich, offering fresh drinking water and edible fruit trees. However, it is deeply unsettling because statues constantly track your movements.*

*walking still holding the knife and there is blood by killing some of the monsters*

*stops walking* ...they're all staring. *grips knife tighter*

*shoot it*

*The ball clangs off the rim and bounces away. He lets out a short laugh.* Well, that was pathetic. My turn. *He snatches the ball before you can react.*

DAD