bruh idk i just ship them. i know they're most likely straight tho lmao
this is probably gonna be a long story, beginning with them only liking and thinking of each other as friends, until they start catching feelings.
Edit: Almost forgot, shoutout to whoever alphys._ is, this made me very happy lol
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Edit 2: OH NO I FORGOTT HAPPY 14TH CHAPTER EVERYONE <3
"AHHH STOP /KILLING ME!!"
Zak was making a video on his server and he was being trolled by one of his admins.
"THAT'S IT IM DONE BYEE!"
He stopped recording and turned off his monitor. He huffed angrily and laid back in his chair.
"Why are my admins so terrible."
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Meanwhile, in the living room, Darryl was on the couch using his phone as usual. He had just finished updating his own server.
I wonder how Zak's doing.. he looked pretty rough yesterday..
He decided to check on him, so he got up, went over to his door, and knocked.
"Come in or whatever." shouted Zak.
Darryl opened the door and saw Zak on his computer chair.
"How are you feeling?" he asked cautiously.
"Way better I guess. I kept taking medicine and I ate healthier 'cause that's all you would give me." he grunted while crossing his arms.
Darryl unknowingly blushed at his cuteness.
"Yeah, well, I don't need you getting sick again. I happen to be busy, you know."
"Yeaaahhh suuuureee."
"I AM!"
Zak just laughed and got up from his chair.
"Want to go watch some TV?"
Darryl sighed but gave in, nodding.
The two of them went into the living room and sat on the couch and prepared to watch a movie.
"Lemme go grab some popcorn." said Zak.
"Thanks!"
"It's not for you idot."
"Wh- WOW."
"I'm just kidding." Zak laughed.
As he went into the kitchen, he heard his phone ring.
"Hey, mom. What's up?"
As Zak talked to his mother, Darryl went on Twitter and went through his fan art.
"Oh my goodness, why is there so much ship art!"
As he scrolled, he realized Zak had gone quiet. He turned his head to look for him, but he was gone.
"What the- ZAK! WHERE DID YOU GO!" he yelled angrily.
Then he thought of when he was on the floor the last time he didn't answer. Darryl shot up and ran over to the kitchen, but Zak was nowhere to be seen. He walked over to his room and knocked.
"Zak...? You there?"
"Yeah.. uhm.. I'm kind of busy right now.."
"What about the movie...?"
"I'm sorry but can you please leave me alone?"
As Zak said that, Darryl could hear his voice crack, as if he was crying. Darryl felt his heart race with concern.
"Zak.. are you okay?" he asked worriedly.
"I-I'm fine.. go away..."
Darryl opened the door and saw Zak sitting on the edge of his bed with his head in his hands. Muffled sniffles could be heard.
"Oh my goodness, what happened? Are you okay?"
Darryl rushed over to his side, kneeling. He placed his hands on Zak's arms.
"Hey.. talk to me.."
Zak didn't move, so Darryl moved his arms from his face. It was wet with tears, and he couldn't stop sniffling.
"Zak.. look at me."
Zak slowly opened his eyes. As he saw Darryl, self consciousness set in and he wiped his face.
"Tell me what's wrong, Zak. I'm worried."
"Alright.. my mom called me just now.. and.. she told me that.. my sister.. got in an accident." he said, his voice quivering.
Darryl's eyes widened.
"Oh my goodness Zak, I'm so sorry.. is she okay? Can we go see her?"
"I-I don't know.. she's on her way to the hospital.. and we can't see her, she's too far.." Zak couldn't control himself from sobbing. His worry for his sister was too intense.
Darryl's face became clouded with worry and sadness. He couldn't bare to see his best friend like this.
"Zak.."
Zak looked at him, once again wiping his tears.
"It's going to be okay. I'm here for you, your family is here for you, everyone is here for you. Please stop crying, okay? It hurts me to see you like this. I care too much about you."
Zak's mind went blank. All he could do was stare. Darryl's words had warmed him so much that he was all he could think about. His heart was racing, and he could feel the heat rise to his face.
Crap. I love him.
Zak's eyes teared up and he cried. The tears just poured out.
"H-Hey! It's okay, I'm sorry! I didn't want to upset you!"
"N-No, you didn't upset me.. I'm sorry.."
"Shhh. Just let it out."
Darryl pulled him into a hug, and the two comforted each other in silence.
