Found Family Idiots (oneshot fics) (PLATONIC)

Valentines Disaster (light angst)

(Laziness incoming)

(Mania's POV)

Ah Valentines Day! The day of love! The day of romance! The day to confess your feelings to the person you love the most!

...Aaaand then there's me, lying in bed lazily, not bothering to leave the sanctity of my sheets on a weekend. Besides, I don't do a lot on Valentines Day. I'm on the aro-ace spectrum... somewhere. All the day gives me is annoyance at the people who hopelessly try and fail to snag their "oNe TrUe LoVe" or whatever bullshit they say. I was just lazily eating one of those frozen "heat them in the toaster" waffles when my phone suddenly rang. I grumbled in annoyance and lazily snatched it from my bedside table. I looked at the name that had the misfortune to decide to call me: "Computer Life".

I hummed; it's just Chihiro. I clicked the accept button and put the phone against my ear,

"Mornin." I said, my voice slightly raspy from the lack of water since I had woken up. I could hear little giggles from the tiny girl before she replied,

"Morning! Did you just wake up?" I sat up with a slight groan,

"Eh sort of... bout half an hour ago." I muttered as I stared at my alarm clock. It was an hour behind, and I never bothered to fix it. Chihiro hummed in response,

"Okay, do you have any plans for today?" I let out a raspy chuckle,

"Does laying in bed all day count?" Chihiro sighed on the other end,

"So nothing."

"Basically."

"Well if that's the case, wanna come hang out with me and the guys?" My attention perked up at the mention of the guys. I knew exactly who she was talking about: Mondo and Taka. A grin soon formed on my face as today's date rang in my head,

"Are you thinking what I think you're thinking?" I asked slyly, earning a devious giggle from Chihiro,

"Of course I am, I already have plans set up. I'd like your help too though." My grin grew wider as I got out of bed,

"I'm on my way!!"

Later...

"Mondo! Taka!" I exclaimed as I ran up to the duo, Chihiro right by my side. The two looked at us with huge grins. Mondo ruffled my hair once I stopped,

"Hey Mania! Didn't expect ya to come too!"

"I invited her!" Chihiro chimed happily with a grin as Taka beamed,

"Excellent! I look forward to the four of us hanging out!" He declared, crossing his arms proudly. Mondo looked at Taka with an adoring smile as Chihiro and I looked at each other with devilish grins.

Game plan: Get Taka and Mondo together. (Or at least more "in love" so to speak)

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The entire day Chihiro and I worked our damn hardest to try and push Mondo or Taka (mostly Mondo) in the right direction. Cafe: couple drinks. Flower shop: Subtle hints with flower symbolism (it flew over both of their heads). Arcade: Winning prizes together. And all of them didn't work!! I swear these two are more oblivious than this little blue kid in my class!! I let out a soft grumble as I sat on a bench at the park.

This is hopeless... why did I bother getting out of bed? I had my chin rested against my palms as I watched Chihiro and Taka talk to each other at the other end of the park. I then noticed movement out of the corner of my eye and glanced over at Mondo as he sat next to me,

"You doin ok? Ya don't seem to be havin fun..." he asked, scratching the back of his neck. I shrugged with a hum,

"I dunno... Valentine's ain't exactly a peachy day for me... I mean, I'll take any chance I get to hang with you, but I guess I'm not feeling it right now..." I explained absentmindedly, my mind shuffling through different ways to get Mondo and Taka up and at em. Mondo shrugged in reply,

"Eh same. I'm not a fan of Valentine's. All the presents makes me feel kinda..." he made a weird noise as he looked at me for input. I chuckled softly and nodded,

"I feel that. But I mean, it can't be all that bad for you... what about Taka?" Mondo blushed slightly,

"What do you mean...?"

"Well just think about everything that happened today! The drinks, the prizes, the flowers, even if it was a tad embarrassing at times, it looked like you and Taka grew closer! At least, that's what Chihiro and I think." I spoke with a cheery tone. Mondo let out a soft chuckle before he suddenly went quiet. And I mean... scarily quiet. I turned to him in confusion, a bit concerned as well, before he quietly asked,

"You two set all this up, didn't you?" My breath hitched as I stared at him anxiously. Dammit why do I sometimes underestimate his intuition. I let out a forced chuckle and turned away from Mondo, exclaiming,

"W-What do you mean? I didn't set up anythin!" I could feel Mondo's sharp eyes glaring holes into my head,

"Mania." Mondo said sternly, "You're a horrible liar. You and Chi sat at another table and talked with the waitress just before our "couple's" drink came. You told me about how fun it would be to win some prizes at the arcade, and you two directed me to a game AND prize that Taka had taken a likin to. And I don't even have to explain the flower shop." I just stared at the ground, not wanting to face Mondo. All of that, he was right. We didn't exactly make our plans subtle. Mondo let out an annoyed sigh before grabbing me by the shoulder and turning me around to face him. I stared at him nervously as he spoke,

"Mania, I don't want to get with Taka. There's a million reasons why I won't and can't. And I'm sick of Valentine's. It's a fucking corny excuse to be "sincere" and I don't want you trying to interfere with my love life. I'll live it how I want to, and I don't need you getting in the way. Got it?" Mondo's tone was harsh... irritated... he was irritated of me...

...I don't need you... I don't need you... I hate you... that's what he means... I'm not his friend... I'm just an annoyance. I could feel him letting go of my shoulder and he spoke to me... but all my ears heard was a muffled voice, unintelligible words in one ear and out the other. Why... am I still here...? Why don't I leave? That's what I'll do. I'll leave...

(Mondo's POV)

"Mania...?" I asked softly, staring at her. She had this sort of... distant look in her eyes... was I too harsh on her? I didn't mean to if... if that's the case,

"Mania, are you okay?" I asked again, being cautious in case I accidentally set her off. I reached out to try and get her attention, when she had suddenly stood up, catching me off guard. Without any words said she just... walked off. I quickly got up and tried to call for her again,

"Mania!?" No response. She just... left the park. I stared at the entrance in shock as Taka and Chi walked over,

"Kyodai?" Taka asked, placing a hand on my shoulder,

"What happened? Why did Mania leave?" Chi asked, looking between me and the entrance. I didn't know what to say... that I yelled at Mania and she got upset? That I told her I'm never dating Taka? I sucked in a breath and quietly muttered to the two,

"I... I think I fucked up."