My little weirdo

Soos

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I had offered to stay behind with Soos and cover the mystery shack whilst the others went to go get food, but it was so BORINGGG. I couldn't believe that having a job here would be so dreary but apparently it was just like any other tourist trap. Luckily I got Soos to close up shop for me because I felt "sick." I walked around the house and explored for a while but that got old.

So, here I am standing in-front of the vending machine/secret door to the Stans' lab. I paused for a moment.
Should I go down there?
I just stood there staring.

Nah. I probably shouldn't... it's risky.

Bit like helping Bill. I didn't really think about how much is at stake. If I fail, I could die. Bill would die. But if I succeed...
I'd be killing the characters I grew up with. My childhood friends. Was it worth it. For Bill?

To sacrifice an entire world- no, universe of people. To save him?

I don't-

"Can't choose what to get?" Soos's voice startled me and I jumped.
"Yeah." I turned around and slumped on the vending machine.
"What are the choices dude?" He walked up and sat down beside me.

"Well... there's one thing that I really want but it's risky and it would sacrifice other things to get it. And one thing that's probably the "right" option that I don't want that much. Not that I don't want it... I just want the first thing more." I messed around with the carpet.
"Hm." Soos looked me and I could tell he knew it wasn't about the crap in the vending machine.

"I think you should go for the option that you like more. Even if you have to give the most things up for it. I mean, what can you do where you don't make any sacrifices?" Soos smiled at me, "Anyways, it's not a matter of life and death, it's just a vending machine snack."

Or maybe he didn't realise it wasn't about the food.

"Thanks Soos." I stood up and extended a hand to him.
"No worries dude, anytime." He took my hand and was actually lighter than I was expecting.
He had no clue what he just did.

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Door lock! That's what I needed.
"STAAaa-oh." I began shouting before realising he was literally on the other side of the door.
"Yeah?"
I walk in and see I've just interrupted another episode. Mabel and Wendy both look at Stan with disappointment.
Shit. I'll have to try get it back on track.

"Do you sell door locks?" I point at Stan.
What the fuck am I doing.
"No? I have some spares in my room though. Why?" He gives me a skeptical stare.
"No reason. Mabel your gruncles unfixable, bit like that pie trolly thing at the diner." I call out leaving the room.

"Gruncle Stan, come with me!" I hear Mabel shout.
Good; back on track.

I begin the trek to Stan's room.
Wait. If I have a door lock, I'll be able to hang my necklace up. Maybe even more stuff! Maybe I'll be able to remake the merch I had at home. Wait- no. Bill's able to see through anything that looks like him. Could he see through my necklace? Probably. I-

Stan's door hit my face.
Ah shit I need to work on my observation skills.
'No minors allowed.' Good job I'm eighteen now.
I snickered to myself at the unfunny joke.

I went into his room and opened the second drawer down on his bedside table. Two probably faulty door locks. I grabbed one and went to leave before remembering something.
Can't I just summon a better one? I'm such a dumbass.
So, I put the door lock back, left the room, shut the door and did the walk of shame back to my room.

I swung open my door and leaped onto my bed.
Okay. Door lock.
I closed my eyes, focusing on summoning the lock for a couple of seconds. A cold metal lump fell onto my hands. Opening my eyes, I saw a code opening door lock.
Yes! Now, let's find Soos. Maybe he could help me attach it to the door.

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"All done, y/n." Soos packed up the screwdriver into his tool bag.
"Thanks man." I smiled.
"Just put in the code you want and then it's set." He nodded and walked off.
Okayyy. Code. What code should I do? Uhhhh. Six digit code. Nevs birthday! 342008. Third of the fourth, two thousand eight.
I tapped the code and the door opened.
Perfect.

In my room, I shut the door behind me.
Now I can relax in peace; no Mabel to scare me and the ability to hang up my necklace. Yay!

I sat on my bed.
And I'm bored. Let's open the shack again.

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Sorry guys, filler chapter 😓

I promise next one is better!!

Enjoy your day/night.