Smokers (Friday Night Funkin' Pico x Reader)

Babysitting

-Pico's POV 🔫-

11:34 AM

I slowly open my eyes and look at Y/n, who is still fast asleep on my arm. I look at the time, laying my head back down—

I HAVE A FUCKING HOUR TO GET UP.

My eyes quickly open and I try my best to slip away from Y/n, ultimately failing and I freeze as she wakes up.

"Pico...?"

"Sorry toots. I gotta go babysit Skid and Pump, remember?"

"Fuck, I forgot," She rubs the sleepiness from her eyes and finally gets up. "Here, I'll join you once I get ready at my apartment."

Y/n takes her phone and vape from the charger and puts her guitar and bag over her shoulders. After making sure she had everything, we say our goodbyes and I watch as she leaves.

"You have an hour, Y/n!" I yell after her.

I gotta get ready fast.

-Y/n's POV-

After shutting my front door, I decided to take a quick shower and brush my teeth.

• • •

I'm going for a homeless look.

A large hoodie, basketball shorts, and some calf high socks with a stretchy choker. Now that's what I call lazy as fuck. As I slip my shoes on, I get a text from Pico.

🥑Pico🥑

Hey. I'm headed there rn.

Alright. I'll be waiting.

Skid and Pump are excited
to see u again, so be ready
to get smothered in hugs.

Skid and Pump seem extremely comfortable with anyone. I mean, last night before the show, they treated me like I was their best friend.

I met them briefly, but that was really it. Now I'm gonna babysit them with Pico.

That's pretty funny.

I hear a knock at my front door, opening it to find nobody other than that familiar ginger haired fuck. "You ready?" I nod my head, closing and locking my front door. "The place isn't too far away from here. Maybe a few blocks ahead, but nothin' too crazy." Pico says.

"So what made you take up the whole babysitting job? You like kids or something?" I ask.

"It's kind of a side gig. I do it maybe once/twice a week, but Lila pays me hella good because they can be handfuls sometimes." Pico replies. I yawn and stretch, scrolling on my phone until we arrive.

As we open the door, Skid and Pump both burst out and tackle Pico to the ground, hugging him.

He wasn't lying about the whole 'smother' thing.

"Skid! Pump! Just what in God's name are you doing— give the poor boy some air!" I hear a female voice call from inside the house, presumably Lila.

A woman with lilac hair and casual attire emerges from the darkness. "Ah, Pico! I see you've brought a lady friend!" She says happily. Skid and Pump immediately stop jumping Pico and hop on me. "HIIIII MISS Y/NNNN! I DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE PICO'S GIRLFRIEND!" Skid excitedly says, almost losing his balance on top of Pump.  "Um— I'm not actually-..."

"I DIDN'T KNOW PICO COULD BE WITH SUCH A PRETTY—..."

Pump stops mid sentence when Lila picks both him and Skid by the napes of their necks. "Jesus... lay off you two. Go play with each other." Immediately they go inside and run around together in the house. Lila pinches the bridge of her nose and sighs, "I'm sorry about those two. Their energy is through the roof. Ah, my name's Lila, if Pico hasn't told you already. You're Y/n, correct?" I nod my head. Pico gets up quickly, crossing his arms and looking away probably embarrassed as he walks inside.

Oh dear.

"Yes, I'm Y/n. Pleased to meet you, Lila." I give her a firm handshake. "Skid and Pump usually keep themselves entertained. Just don't give them any candy today, they had plenty already. I told Pico over the phone as well." I make a note in my head and smile at her, "They're in good hands, Ms. Lila, and since Pico's with me, there's no way I can mess this up." Lila gives me a nod of approval and makes her way out the door.

I walk inside, where Pico is on his phone while Skid and Pump loom over his shoulder. "Pico, you ok?"

He turns to face me, eyes down. I could tell there was blush from embarrassment plastered on his face. "Y-yeah..." He says. I sit next to him in silence before Pump breaks the silence. "Can we go to the mall, please Mr. Pico?" Both of the little ones give him puppy eyes. "God damn it... alright, fine." Pico caves in, pushing his phone into his back pocket and looks at me. "You wanna come?"

"Sure!"

Skid and Pump cheer. Pico softly smiles at the two. It seems like he has a soft spot for these cuties. I smile to myself. Pico notices.

"Hey Smiles, what're you so happy about?"

"Nah, nothing... just didn't know you had a soft spot for people."

"What's that supposed to mean—?!"

"I mean it's... it's funny."

"I don't! I just... well... maybe..."

I laugh my ass off, giggling at the embarrassed ginger. "Nothing wrong with that, I just find it sweet."

The topic is dropped once we get into the mall. "Hey, I'm gonna head to one of my favorite stores here. I'll be back in a sec, okay?" I walk off into the distance while Pico watches, almost upset.

-Pico's POV 🔫-

Watching as Y/n goes, I sigh in slight disappointment. I was hoping we could hang out together more but, eh.

Skid and Pump immediately head straight for the candy store, "Mr. Pico! Can we please, please, please get some candy?!" Skid asks. I shake my head. "Your mom told me no candy for today, guys. I can get you both toys though." The two kids get excited when I mention taking them to any sort of toy shop.

I think about Y/n as we walk.

I really hope she comes back soon.
It's weird being alone again.

My thoughts get interrupted by Pump. "Mr. Pico? What do you think about Y/n?" His voice was so full of innocence. "Yeah, tell us about her! Are there any secrets between you two? Are you dating? Do you really, really like her—?" Skid chimes in.

"Okay, okay you two. But you have to keep this a secret, am I clear?" They both nod.

"Y/n... she's sweeter to me than anyone I've ever met. I'm not exactly ready to completely open up to her but... she's nice."

"Is she your lady friend, Mr. Pico?"

"N-no... but maybe if I got to know her better, just maybe in the future..." I scratch my head glancing everywhere but the two mischievous gremlins. I hear them giggling and whispering to each other.

That familiar look on their faces. They're up to something, I know it.