Wish I Were Quackity - Skephalo

Meet Up

I am currently standing in front of a small coffee shop at the mall. Badtold me yesterday that this is where we would meet up, and he left me a text a few minutes ago that he arrived. So he's currently inside of the shop. Meanwhile, I'm filled with nerves. Anything could happen once I step inside and take a seat at the table with Bad. He did mention that he was able to call dibs on a table for us.

I just stand there staring at the shop for a few moments, contemplating if I should turn around and go home. But I couldn't possibly do that. I know I can't. Because I know for a fact that Bad will feel hurt if I just stood him up like that. I already agreed to this. There's no turning back now. So I take a shaky, deep breath to calm myself down and enter the shop.

As soon as I open the door and walk in, I am overwhelmed with the scent of fresh coffee. Right in front of you as you walk in is the counter/desk where you take orders from along with the menu. I take a look around the shop, searching for Bad. Soon enough, I see him. He's sitting alone in a small table for two. He's slowly sipping a coffee, and beside him is a hald eaten muffin. I don't think he has noticed me because he's just staring off into the distance. I wonder what he's thinking about... I look back in front of me where I can order something. I guess I could quickly order something since it seems like Bad has also taken the freedom to do that.

So I step to the counter/desk and order some coffee to the worker that is standing there. There are only a few people in this coffee shop, and they all seem to have food with them. So they gave me my coffee pretty quickly since there was nobody else in line waiting for their order. I grab my coffee, pay the worker, and turn towards the table that Bad is sitting at. Looks like he has noticed my presence now because he is looking right at me.

We stare at each other in silence for an awkward moment, but then Bad gives me a sweet yet seemingly nervous smile and waves me over to his table. It seems he doesn't want things to be awkward between us right now... That's a good sign, right? Yeah, he's being friendly. It must be a good sign. I don't see him looking at me dirty or having some sort of hidden anger towards me. That makes me let out a breath that I didn't know I was holding in. I politely return the smile and calmy walk over to Bad's table with my coffee in hand. I then take a seat at the only other chair available, which is right across Bad. As I take my seat, I say nervously, "Hey Bad..."

Bad keeps his smile plastered on his face as he responds with, "Hi, Skeppy..."

But as the silent seconds pass by, that smile on his face goes away and is replaced with a nervous look. He then starts lightly tapping the side of his coffee cup, as if preparing himself for something. Oh God, I knew it. He wants to say something bad to me, doesn't he? I grip my coffee a bit tighter in my hand and look down at the table, avoiding his vision, preparing myself for whatever he's about to say. After an achingly seemingly long moment, he says, "...How have you been?"

That makes me a bit stiff in shock. He's asking... what? I look up at him in the face to see if he's being serious. He has a small smile and gentle look on his face as he waits for my answer. Awkwardly, I say, "Um, I've been doing well, I guess..."

"T-that's good... your sister is still living with you, right? Has she been providing you company?"

...For some reason, I'm starting to slightly get weirded out. Doesn't he want to say something to me regarding what happened between Quackity and me? I say, "Yes... my sister always provides good company..."

Bad nods and lets out a sigh as if he's relieved. But why is he relieved? (I don't think the message is too clear, so I'll tell you right now for anyone who doesn't get it. Bad is relieved because he thought Skeppy might be feeling too lonely after the whole thing with Quackity. ...Little does he know that Skeppy still does feel lonely 😅.) Another awkward silence follows. Bad opens his mouth to speak, but I beat him to it. The suspense is killing me. I just want to get this over with already. I blurt out, "I'm confused. Aren't you going to question me?"

Bad looks at me in silent shock for a moment, his eyes slightly wide. He flabbergastedly says, "...What?"

I let out a short, frustrated breath before saying, "Aren't you going to ask about what happened between me and Quackity?"

The realization seems to dawn on Bad. He says, "No, not really... If I'm being honest, I don't really care about what happened between you two... Sure, I may be worried, but I don't really care about the problem between you two."

"...What? Why?"

"Well- because- in all fairness, whatever happened happened between you and Quackity- is none of my business. You are both adults... surely you guys can deal with whatever problem you guys have, we've all known each other for years after all. And as far as I know, whatever you guys are dealing with had nothing to do with me... so, therefore, I shouldn't be sticking my nose into your guy's business."

Im shocked. Does he really have nothing to say to me regarding the situation? I spill out, "But- still- aren't you going to tell me something? Anything? Like- surely you have some sort of opinion on the matter. Aren't you angry at me-? Are you gonna try to blame me-? Yell at me-? Quackity is your boyfriend- so surely wouldn't you want to start talking to me less? Or even completely cut off content with me-"

Bad abrubtly cuts off my rambling by grabbing one of my hands with his and yelling out, "Skeppy!"

I stop talking, and glance between Bad holding my hand and his face. I blink at him in silent shock. Bad sighs and says, "Skeppy... I'm not going to do any of that. Like I said, whatever happened between you and Quackity has nothing to do with me, so I'm okay with the both of you. Quackity may be my boyfriend, but you're also my best friend for years. I'm not going to throw away our friendship like that so easily. The only reason I asked you to come here with me is because I want to spend time with you."

For a second, I hear my heart beating in my chest. I whisper out surprisingly softly, "Really...?"

Bad smiles at me lovingly. He says, "Really. ...I think it has been a bit too long since just the two of us have come outside to hang out."

I then gently interlock my hand with Bad's correctly as the realization dawns on me. Despite all this, I bet he thinks that it's my fault from what happened with Quackity, but he's not expressing it. I could just come out and explain everything, say how Quackity is actually being two-faced and is the one at fault. But... again, Quackity is his boyfriend. Why would he believe me? I should just be grateful enough that Bad still cherishes me and wants to hang out with me. I smile at Bad and say, "That sounds great."

It might have been my imagination, but Bad's eyes seem to have brightened up at that with the smile that he gives me.