Post by The Mechanized Menace on Mar 28, 2013 0:06:07 GMT -5
Rumble gasps slightly when Teemo suddenly tightens the hug substantially, but he regains his composure quickly and thinks. Teemo's confession suddenly hit the mechanic like a rock and snapped him into the real truth. Rumble hadn't realized that he had actually been friendzoning the heck out of Teemo the entire time. Aside from when Rumble was doing machine work, Rumble was always fairly oblivious to whatever events were occurring around him, which was why he usually shrugged off Teemo's intimate actions.
Rumble takes another minute to think. He let Teemo become this close to him because Rumble wanted to make Teemo happy, not because he actually loved the scout back. Wait... but isn't making each other happy what true lovers really do? Great, now Rumble's head was beginning to hurt again, and it wasn't because of the fever. Actually, Rumble totally forgot that he had a fever.
Deep down, Rumble actually felt extremely sorry for shrugging off Teemo's intimate actions like they were nothing, but he had to clarify something first.
"Wait... So do you want me to love you back, Tee?" he asks, trying to use the least menacing tone possible.
Post by The Swift Scout on Mar 28, 2013 0:12:53 GMT -5
Teemo pulls back to look Rumble in the eyes, shaking his head and trying to appear apologetic.
"I-I can't just ask you to do that, 'Bull. I know how things are. I'm... I'm just... a hopeless wreck right now. Things just keep getting worse and I feel like I'm starting to go crazy..."
Post by The Mechanized Menace on Mar 28, 2013 1:26:42 GMT -5
Rumble nodded. So Teemo did want his love. Rumble was at a loss of what to say, so he just kept on comforting Teemo as much as possible. The mechanic raises a hand to scratch Teemo on the head.
"Don't think like that, Teemo. I'll always be here to comfort you, even if I don't swing that w-"
Then Rumble stopped. A new idea had suddenly dawned upon him. All this comforting he was doing, all the sorrow he felt for Teemo, all the effort to make Teemo as happy as possible - heck, he was even scratching the scout's ears right now - they all sounded exactly like what a lover would do. Of course, Rumble didn't actually love Teemo, but he certainly didn't mind comforting the scout either. Actually, he was willing to do so every time the scout felt troubled about something.
Had Rumble been lying to himself all this time? Maybe the mechanic wasn't completely straight like he, and everyone else, had always thought his entire life. Maybe Rumble had an interest in males as well as females, too. Actually, there is no maybe; Rumble was hugging and petting the scout at this very moment, and Rumble knew this. However, he wasn't ready to take in this new realization yet. That sort of stuff needed time.
"I-I-I... u-um... I n-need some time to think about this..." Rumble stuttered. He rests his head on Teemo's shoulder and slightly rubs his cheek against the scout's.
"Just know that I'll be here if ya need anything, Tee."
Post by The Swift Scout on Mar 28, 2013 11:27:51 GMT -5
Teemo takes several slow, long breaths to control himself. Eventually he was able to close up his heart again, and the emotions started fading, replaced by his usual facade. He wipes his eyes and clears his throat a little, easing into the hug.
"No, no! It's... alright, 'Bull. You don't have to lie for me about who you are... I... know you don't share the same feelings. But thanks for being here for me, as a friend... I wouldn't ask for more..."
The scout pats his friend on the back and rubs their cheeks together a little, his faint smile starting to form again. Later he'd have to punish himself for this outburst.
Post by The Mechanized Menace on Mar 28, 2013 14:49:11 GMT -5
Rumble lets out a loose sigh as he lets Teemo rub his cheeks. Yes, it was true that he didn't hold the same feelings for Teemo. Everything he had done for Teemo so far had been an act of friendship, not an act of actual love. Even then, Rumble still had a lot to go through on his mind.
"Y-yeah... It's true, I've been letting you to be this close to me under the intention of friendship, not, well... love," he stated. "Even then, it still tells me something about my sexual interests, and, well... it's weird, ya know? I've got this realization that goes against everything I've done in my life so far and it's just... well, it needs time."
Post by The Swift Scout on Mar 28, 2013 15:30:23 GMT -5
Teemo blinks a few times and breathes slowly as if the news wasn't affecting him. He grins and backs out of the hug, putting both hands on Rumble's shoulder.
"Hey, no worries, 'Bull. It's just something you come to learn in time, so no need to rush things. Maybe you're just going through a phase, or maybe you really are... well... you know. Either way, you're you, and all that matters is that you're okay with that. I guess you never really know until you try, anyway, right?"
The scout shrugs his shoulders to emphasize his question and attempts to appear fairly nonchalant about the situation.
Post by The Mechanized Menace on Mar 28, 2013 16:14:25 GMT -5
Rumble blinks. Of course he wasn't okay with it. However, time and time has proven that he could stand being this close to Teemo... so maybe it wouldn't be all bad. Heck, maybe he'd learn how to embrace it later on. Rumble wraps his arms around Teemo and pulls him into another hug, mainly because he needed to relieve some stress.
"...Yeah, I suppose" was the only phrase he murmured to Teemo's comment.
Post by The Swift Scout on Mar 28, 2013 16:21:10 GMT -5
Teemo holds Rumble warmly and rubs his back, trying to comfort him. It was obvious to him that these new facts were troubling his friend, and he didn't want that and blamed himself for what was happening. Of course, he wasn't going to make this apparent to Rumble.
"Hey... no need to be worried or upset about it. So you're... not sure about things anymore. It's not like it's the end of the world. I'm sure you'll make it through, no matter what you decide in the end. Just know that I'm here for you no matter how you end up, just like how you are for me... okay?"
Post by The Mechanized Menace on Mar 28, 2013 16:33:23 GMT -5
"Yeah... thanks. Really, I mean it."
Rumble holds the hug for a few more minutes, then he lets go and sits up on the side of the bed. After a few seconds of stretching, Rumble hops off the bed and starts making his way towards the door.
"Anyways, I'm feeling a little bit better right now, so I'm gonna get started on this satellite dish before my fever starts acting up again. Feel free to do whatever ya want while I'm working, Tee."
Post by The Swift Scout on Mar 28, 2013 16:54:47 GMT -5
Teemo stares at Rumble for a while as he leaves the room and then sighs. Perhaps it was about time he got home. He'd been here for almost three whole days now, after all, and he had a bit of journal writing to do to help clear his mind. The scout slips down from the bed and exits the room, making his way to the laundry room to pick up his clothes. He glances back once to see Rumble in viewing distance, but the mechanic was probably too busy working to notice him. Quietly, Teemo slips out of Rumble's shorts and into his own clothing and puts the dirtied clothing into the appropriate hamper. Then he steps out of the room and moves to the front door, slipping his boots on.
"Hey, I'm gonna go, okay? I think I've been up in your fur a little more than I've been welcome, heheh. See you some other time, alright?"
Post by The Mechanized Menace on Mar 28, 2013 17:09:46 GMT -5
Rumble had already drawn up a drafted blueprint of the satellite dish when Teemo announced his leave. Rumble took a good look at the blueprint before he walked over to Teemo. The satellite dish would aid in locating nearby void entities, including stealthed ones. Later, Rumble would have to figure out how to add a component to the dish that would disrupt ambient mana sources.
Rumble dropped the blueprint and walked over to Teemo. The mechanic definitely did look better than he did when the fever was still afflicting him. Rumble smiles and puts a hand on Teemo's shoulder.
"Alright, Tee. It's been great having ya over. Thanks for stopping by, I really mean it," he grins.
Post by The Swift Scout on Mar 28, 2013 20:31:44 GMT -5
Teemo smiles and tilts his head a little, looking at Rumble.
"Hey, no problem. I'm glad I popped by too! Anytime you want me to visit, just drop by the headquarters and leave me a message. Maybe I'll see you around town too before then! But, uh... just in caaaaase..."
He leans in to peck a quick kiss on the mechanic's cheek, chuckling afterwards and stepping out the door with one hand waving.
Post by The Mechanized Menace on Mar 28, 2013 21:53:54 GMT -5
Rumble widens his eyes when Teemo plants a kiss on his cheek. He wasn't even mad, just completely surprised by the unexpected action. Rumble raises a hand to rub the kissed cheek, then he just smiles and waves back at Teemo.
"Bye, Teemo," he grins. "I'll be sure to stop over someday, pal!"
Post by The Swift Scout on Mar 29, 2013 0:26:53 GMT -5
Two hours later...
Teemo returns to his apartment, yawning and immediately heading to his bedroom. He pulls out his journal from the closet and plops onto the bed with a sigh. It was still early in the afternoon, but the scout was oddly tired. After staring at the blank page in front of him for a while, he starts writing...
Entry #27:
What Have I Done...?
I spent three whole days at Rumble's workshop this week. Three long, excruciatingly... amazing days. I never thought that I'd ever get so close to Rumble, or more so have him not mind me being so close. It feels great being with someone like this for once... even if it's all one sided. Sure, he said he'd think about it, but I don't think he really means it. And I shouldn't be so proud of these new feelings...
I know, deep down, it irritates him. But even more than that, I need to just learn to control myself. Everywhere else I can keep it bottled, wearing my facade for everyone to see. The deadliest killer in Bandle, who doesn't have a soul to be damaged when he's out on the hunt? Isn't that who I'm supposed to be? Yet when I'm around 'Bull... he just... opens me up without even trying. I just pour out to him, even more than I do to Trist. Do I really love him? Should I really love him? And... am I pushing him to changing for me? Who am I now... and what have I done...?
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