Claw My Heart Out

Lefty's Lament

Baby returned to the pizzeria a few hours later, and as soon as the portal closed Molten and Bonnie bolted out of the tent and besieged her in a tight hug. Baby didn't say a thing as she just melted into the embrace, closing her eyes and burying her face in the arms of her friends. No words were spoken, but there was still so much said between the three. Bonnie grumbled in frustration, probably directed at Cassidy, and nuzzled his muzzle against the side of her head.

Molten was the first to release from the hug and started going off about everything. After Afton was carted off, the wire amalgam actually decided to get the man out of the suit and put him back in the office to recover, with Henry watching over him. Molten then went straight to Cassidy and explained to her what actually happened with Afton at the beginning of the night.

Even got Plushtrap to fess up, after finding him hiding away in one of the bathrooms.

And boy was Cassidy both surprisingly ashamed, especially since Charlie and even Micheal got in on chewing her out, but also furious at Plushtrap for causing everyone to waste their time. As the golden bear was absolutely ripping the small green rabbit apart, Molten slipped away smirking at his victory.

Meanwhile, as Bonnie took up explaining his side of things, after helping Molten find Plushtrap, he headed to the office so he could talk to the two men of married past for relationship advice. Baby found herself blushing as her rabbit started explaining how, with everything going on, he wanted to try and be a better partner.

"You're fine just the way you are, Bon..." Baby said in a quiet and sweet tone, adjusting the rabbit's bow tie. "You and Molten are both fine just the way you are, and I'd rather you head into our relationship by just being yourself."

"Trust me, Baby", Bonnie said firmly with sophistication. "I know that all too well. I just wanted to know how to be a good partner in this. I have never dated before, and I do want to make you uncomfortable."

Baby giggled. "Always such a gentleman..."

Molten let out a more jovial laugh. "I agree! You sure struck gold with this one, huh Babydoll?" Molten slunk over and put Bonnie on the shoulder, the rabbit giving the wire bear a pointed look. Molten just giggled. "Ah, I'm just teasing, Bon! You're a good friend, and you make Babydoll happy. That's more than enough to get you in my good books!"

The rabbit huffed and crossed his arms. "Regardless, I want to be the best partner possible, and I'm not ashamed to admit I asked for advice on how to be one."

Baby smiled gently at him and skated up, resting both arms on his shoulder. "Well, I think you're perfect no matter what." She kissed him on the cheek and rolled off, heading into the tent.

Bonnie blinked very slowly as his hand felt where Baby kissed him, Molten chuckling at the rabbit's reaction. "She kissed ya' before, ya' dum-dum. Don't start getting all stary-eyed on me."

"This one... was different, though..." The rabbit whispered. "I felt a spark, something that almost felt like... Something clicked. In my brain."

Molten tilted his head curiously. "Huh? Whatcha' mean by that, Bon?"

"Just... I do have feelings for Baby, and I wanted us to be together, but this kiss... I think it just solidified that I want her..."

Molten looked thoughtful for a moment before smiling. "Well, Bon, it looks like you just had that... magical spark thing Baby told us about. How that spark tells you that 'Yeah, this is the gal'."

Bonnie's ears drooped a bit as he thought that over. "Perhaps, yes..."

Molten pat his shoulder again and slithered away, the sound of the storage room's door opening and closing in the distance, leaving Bonnie all on his own. He took a deep breath, and decided that Baby probably needed some space, so he was going to follow Molten.