relax (testbulb)

relax

test tube removes her glasses and sighs. this work had been killing her. shes been so frustrated figuring out how to build this portal. most of inventing is based on failing more than you succeed, and she knows that, but at this point she was just annoyed. she cant count how many times shes restarted the entire project. 

the vile groans to herself as she sinks in her desk chair. she puts her glasses back on and looks at the clock. its nearly 4am a gentle knock on the door as it opens causes her to jump up.

"hey, tube gal! i know its late, sorry. i just wanted to check and see how youre... doing..." lightbulb trails off, noticing how stressed test tube looks, "are you alright, testy? you dont look so good. well, i mean, of course you look good. you always look good, but you look like youre having a not so good time."

test tube leans back in her chair, "im still working on this portal. i cant find whats wrong with my last test. ive tried everything."

"oof. when was the last time you took a break? had a little nap?" lightbulb asks, resting her elbows on the desk. 

"i," she hesitates, "im sure it hasnt been that long. nearly 24 hours, im guessing." test tube knows that isnt healthy, but "i told myself i wouldnt rest until i figured out what was wrong with it."

lightbulb frowns, "yeesh, test tube. have you at least eaten anything? drank some water instead of coffee and dr.fizz?"

test tube averts her eyes and looks back at the scattered notes in front of her. "ive been busy. i-" 

shes cut off by lightbulb, "you shouldnt be too busy to take care of yourself. youve got all the time in the world to figure this out, babe! you can use some of it for a break."

"but i-" test tube is once again cut off. 

"no buts! were going to get some food in your mouth." lightbulb drags test tube out of the lab. test tube doesnt argue with her, she knows lightbulb will win this one.

they stand in the kitchen of hotel oj. lightbulb stands in front of the fridge with test tube behind her. 

"so," lightbulb begins, "what do you want? i can cook up anything! im an excellent chef." she grins and winks at test tube.

the vile rolls her eyes with a smile, "whatevers the fastest. i want to get back to my work."

"thats too bad," lb says as she pulls the eggs out of the fridge, "youre not going back to it that easily."

test tube sighs and decides its best not to complain. she sits at the island and kicks her legs as lightbulb pulls a pan out of the cupboard.

"how do you like your eggs?" she asks, turning on the stove and melting a square of butter on the pan. 

"over easy, please." test tube says, resting her face on her hand. 

lightbulb replies with a quick "gotcha!" and cracks two eggs into the pan. as they heat up she pops two slices of bread in the toaster and grabs a plate. test tube remains silent as she works, nearly falling asleep. lightbulb doesnt bother her, knowing she needs to give her big old nerd brain a rest. 

lightbulb flips the eggs and soon the meal is done. she butters the toast and sets it on the plate with the eggs. she leaves some grapes on the plate too, since she knows test tube likes them, and sets it on the table in front of her with a glass of water. 

"your 3am dinner is served, my dear!" lightbulb says with a smile. 

test tube thanks her and eats quickly, wanting this to be over with. lightbulb washes the dishes she used while she waits. test tube felt a little sick after not eating for so long, but thats her fault for being busy. 

she rinses her dishes and sets them in the dishwasher when shes done. the yellow light sits on the counter and swings her legs. 

"can i get back to my work now?" the green vile asks, seemingly annoyed. that doesnt change that she leans into lightbulb and wraps her arms around her. 

"not so fast, tube! i think its time youve gotten some well deserved rest."

"can i just figure out whats wrong with the portal first?"

"very cute, but no way. its been too long! you need to rest your smart little head, testy."

test tube sighs and steps back so lightbulb can hop off of the counter. she does so and grins as she takes the others hand in hers and walks to their shared room.

lightbulb immediately hops onto the bed and lies down. test tube isnt even done walking towards the bed when her partner starts waving her arms, begging test tube to come cuddle. she carefully crawls into bed with lightbulb and feels two arms squeeze around her. lightbulb cuddles up close.

"sleep tight, tube gal." lightbulb kisses test tubes cheek.

test tube presses a kiss to her forehead in return, "you too, lightbulb."

it doesnt take lightbulb long to fall asleep. she begins to snore softy and her hug around test tube isnt so tight. once test tube is sure shes asleep she sighs and gently pets her head.

"thank you, light of my life."