Fate: Love or Host (Reader x Minx x Nihachu x Puffy)

Chapter 7: FINAL ROUND (Part 1)

No one had seen that coming, especially not Puffy. The streamer sat frozen in her chair, unable to move, unable to speak.

Austin was the one to reign the rambunctious players back in. "Y/n! What a surprise!" the game show host yelled. "What made you chose Puffy?"

You sighed. "Well, it was a really hard choice to make, but in the end, I think Techno was right. I'm scared that Puffy won't have the time to spend with me, and I need quality time. I hope there are no hard feelings, Puffy?"

Your world nearly stopped when you looked over at Puffy's screen. There she was, your platonic crush, blinking away the tears that insistently welled in your eyes. I did that, you thought, your heart full of sorrow. I made her cry.

Puffy sniffled. Her eyes averted from the webcam, she stuttered, "N- No. Yeah! No, I'm fine, Y/n. Don't worry about me! Good luck on the rest of the show, and I'll see you around!" Seconds later, Puffy's stream went black, and she was disconnected from the call.

Your heart ached with regret- How could you do this to Puffy? All you could do was hope she was the candidate chat had chosen as well.

"Well, Y/n, it looks like the time has come," Austin declared. "Who will chat be sending home today? Out of our last three players- Eret, Wilbur, and Nihachu, it was...WILBUR SOOT!!"

You were getting lightheaded with all the emotions surging through you. First, you'd thrown out Captain Puffy, and now Wilbur was leaving too? This had been a hellish round forged on your pain and sadness. You didn't know how your heart was going to survive.

"Wilbur!" Austin shouted. "Got any last words for Y/n before we boot you off the show?"

The Brit took a deep breath, and folded his hands neatly on his desk. "Y/n, I must say, it was lovely meeting you. You are one of the most kind-hearted people I know." He chuckled, rubbing at the back of his neck. "To be honest, I don't know how I got this far, but I'm glad I did. Please, keep in mind that this was just a game, and I'd love to be your friend irl."

Oh, no. He couldn't mean-

"That's right, Y/n," Austin snuck in. "While Captain Puffy chose love, WILBUR CHOSE HOST!!"

Your head spun as your mind processed the news. Wilbur you expected as much, seeing as he hadn't taken the game seriously from the start. Puffy's choice, however, tore your heart to shreds. Your platonic crush has returned your feelings, but in a moment of ignorance, you had rejected them.

You felt so stupid and foolish for not recognizing the signs: the maternal aura, the gentle smile, the comforting words- it had been right in front of your face this whole time. How could you have been so blind?!

You waved goodbye to Wilbur as he left the stream, wishing him a good rest of the day and thanking him for playing. Now, it was down to the final two: Eret and Nihachu. This would surely be the most difficult decision of them all.

"Moving right along," Austin transitioned, "we are now enetering THE FINAL ROUND!!" The three of you left on stream clapped and cheered, anticipating an exciting last round. "Our final question will be about platonic dates, so stay tuned! We'll be right back!"

NOOOOOO!! WILBUR'S GOOOONNEEEE!!!! Who will Y/n choose?!?!

You guys voted, so I'll deliver: The extra Puffy chapter will be released after the Final Round!! :D

Can we get another 7 votes for an extra Minx chapter??

Thank you again for all the support guys!! Your generosity has been incredible and I appreciate every little bit of love sent my way. Ily thank youuuuuu <333

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