𝘾𝙪𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙊𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙨 & 𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙨

"𝑌𝑜𝑢'𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛" (𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙭 𝙂𝙉! 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧)

Requested by: GlitchyTheDumbass

It's been a few days since The Chef reopened his bakery and the both of you were or seemed to be, very happy. You got your job and lover back, and he the same. Everything seemed to be perfect...

Today the two of you received your first request since the reopening, it was simple: A double-decker chocolate cake with a mix of Oreo and Chips Ahoy crushed around the sides and on the top. It was to be picked up tonight for a small get-together. You were so excited to start baking, but something seemed off about Saltbaker. He seemed fidgety and anxious, a complete 180 from his usual self. You tapped his arm to gain his attention, and he flinched back slightly.

  "Sorry... did you say something?..." "No...... Are you ok? You seem off..." You said, using a soft and quiet voice. "I'm fine... Nothing to worry about." He said, his voice wavering as he looked away from you. "Salt, look at me. I'll ask you again:" You held his hands softly "Are you ok?" He looked at you reluctantly, tears formed in his eyes. "I said I-" You wrapped your arms around him, trying to bring him comfort. "Hey now... let's go somewhere comfortable... ok?" You said letting go of him. He nodded as the two of you went to your shared bedroom.

You sat on the bed and patted a spot next to you, he understood. When he sat, you wrapped your arms back around him. "What's wrong, honey?... Is it about before?..." You tried to avoid stating directly that it was about the Cup Brothers since it was still a (semi) sensitive subject to him. He nodded slowly as he hugged you back, resting his head in between your head and shoulder. "I didn't want to l-lose control... I should have t-tried harder...!" He said, softly crying. You began to rub his back "It's ok-" "It's not ok! I could have killed them (Y/n)!! All of us could have been killed! You could have been killed!" He sobbed. You hugged him tighter and decided not to retort. He's right, everybody could have been killed, but you have forgiven him. That's the thing he won't accept... No... he refuses to accept it. "I know, hon... I know." You said comfortingly.

He hugged you tighter, choking out "I'm sorry" repeatedly. You held him tighter as a response, kissing his head gently. "Why are you still with me?... I'm a horrible person... I lied to and manipulated kids, (Y/n)! Kids!!" Again, he's right. You couldn't retort. "Shhh... Breath, Salt. Breath..." You said, taking deep breaths. It took a minute, but soon he followed your breathing. You breathed deeply one last time, then smiled. "Good job, hun. Keep it up." You said, wiping his tear-stained face. "Now that you're calmed down," you started " let's talk. Is that ok with you?" "Maybe later..." He said tiredly.

"Ok that's fine..." You wrapped a blanket around him "Why don't you relax, ok? You look tired." He nodded as he laid down "Ok...... Can you stay with me?..." You smiled "Of course." You said as you held him. After a few minutes, exsaughtion lulled him to sleep. You quietly go up from bed and went down to the kitchen. There was still an order to fulfill and... another thing to do.

*Two hours later >w<*

Saltbaker woke up with you in his arms, he smiled. He turned over to get some water. Instead, he was greeted with a note:

"_Salt <3_

After you fell asleep, I went to do that order. It'll be on the counter! I want you to have the rest of the day off. No more orders or stress or sadness! You hear me!? Haha... Just know that I love you, ok? In my heart, you're still a good person. 

_Love, (Y/n) <3 <3 <3"_

He smiled at you're kindness and love. He was so grateful to have such a wonderful partner...

Heya! Thank you so very much for reading!! I hope you have a wonderful day/night!! <3