Creation Of Cremations - Mumscarian Superhero AU

Chapter 18 - MUMBO!

The first thing Mumbo did when he woke up was tell Grian. It felt impossible to keep such a significant moment to himself. Admittedly, HotGuy had initiated the kiss, and Mumbo suspected it was devoid of any deeper emotions. After all, the kiss had occurred when he was disguised as DeviousMan. However, the weight of the act itself pressed upon his conscience. Despite the shameful realization, he couldn't help but replay the sensation of his lips against HotGuy's, unable to shake off the lingering intensity.

>Mumbo: Grian. I need to tell you something. Want me to come round or call?<

>Grian: Call please.<

Grian rang first.

"Hey, Mum-Boba." Grian jokes.

A chuckle escaped Mumbo's lips. "Mum-Boba? That's a new one," He said, appreciating the attempt at humor.

"Yeah, I'm not great with nicknames," Grian shrugged, his nervousness seeping through his voice. Sensing the weight in Mumbo's tone, he grew apprehensive. "What's going on, Mumbo? You sound serious."

Mumbo took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts before speaking.

"Well, Grian, I... I did something," he admitted, his voice heavy with regret.

"Mhm?" Grian responded, his curiosity tinged with a touch of anxiety.

"And you don't have to forgive me for it." Mumbo admitted. "Because I don't forgive me for it and I am me."

"What happened?" Grian's voice quivered as he processed Mumbo's admission.

"I...Kissed HotGuy." Mumbo confessed. "Well, he kissed me. But I didn't, uh...stop him."

Silence on Grian's end. Mumbo took a deep breath, bracing himself for Grian's reaction.

"W-What?" Grian's voice trembled with shock and disbelief.

"I don't know how it happened. He just kind of did it," Mumbo explained, his words pouring out in a mix of remorse and honesty. "But I don't want to keep secrets from you, Grian. So, it's up to you now."

More silence followed, leaving Mumbo in a state of anxious anticipation. He waited, his heart pounding, as Grian finally broke the silence.

"I...need time to think about this." Grian admitted. "I'll see you soon, Mumbo."

With those words, the call ended, leaving Mumbo alone with his regrets and a swarm of emotions.

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Grian hung up. He had no idea how to feel about this. Knowing that Hotguy was Scar, who knew that Grian was dating Mumbo. He couldn't help but feel double betrayed. What was he thinking? Doubts and questions swirled in Grian's mind as he grappled with the complexity of the situation.

Feeling overwhelmed, Grian reached out to Scar, typing a message with a heavy heart.

>Grian: Come to my house.<

>Scar: Why? Is something wrong?<

>Grian: Something is very wrong, Scar.<

As Grian hit send, he hoped that meeting face to face would help shed light on the tangled web of emotions and provide him with the answers he desperately sought.

When the doorbell finally rang, Grain opened the door to find a bewildered Scar. As Scar stood in the doorway, confusion etched across his face, Grian wasted no time in pulling him inside and shutting the door behind them.

"I can't think of another way to start this than: What the hell?" Grian exclaimed, his frustration evident. He needed answers, and he needed them now.

Scar nervously raised an eyebrow, trying to comprehend Grian's distress. "Grian, I don't get it. What's going on?"