#2k apollo

[I like you.]

{*his eyes immediately shot wide, laser focused on his. He blinks a couple of times* ...what?}

[Cosmo, I like y-]

{Oh no no no, you don't have to repeat that, bud, It was just so sudden, but I like you too, man! What kind of a friend am I not to like a new friend, basically?}

[I- no, it's not like that— *his grip on the bad of food on his hand tightened* I.. Have this feelings that I do not understand what it was at first... I suppose it was originated from Ray's admiration for you, but... I don't know- ughh I don't fucking know- I- this is stupid- Nevermind, let's just go-]

{Wait- *he took his arm with his hand, holding him gently, firm enough to make him know he should stay, but not hard enough that he could still walk away* please, finish it-}

[... *he took a deep breath, and inhale it slowly* Cosmo, I.. Don't know if these are actually mine, or was it influenced by how he sees you as his closest friend, but it seems that I caught feelings.. For you.]

{...oh-}

[*his eyebrows furrowed at the lack of respond* I'm sorry that I have to ruin your night... I guess I just don't want to go without letting you know first..]

{Oh shit you're serious—- No you did not ruin the night-! It was just- out of nowhere, and weird to have it confirmed...? *multiple emotions are displayed on their face before he cut their eye contact* it's just that I don't... Know how to feel about this-}

[It's okay, Cos. You don't have to-]

{No no, listen- it's just- weird—- I often still see you as Ray. I know you're not him, but you still... Resemble him- in a way.}

{... And I think he was pretty cool. And- I don't know how to feel about hearing that coming out of.. His voice- *he locked eyes with it again* when I know you're not him-}

[...okay. Well, then see it however you would like, or not- I- *he immediately got silenced, when lips were suddenly on his. Cosmo's lips. He had quickly leaned forward and kissed him. He wasn't given enough time to process what it was before he pulled away, taking a step back*]

{*he wiped his mouth being their sleeve, covering half of his face alongside it to hide a hint of dust pink on it* ... Let's just go home- I'm sure they've been waiting on us-}

[I.. Could have hurt him in that state..]

[I suppose I couldn't be mad at you.]

[...]

{...}

[I-]

{I'm-}

*the two of them looked at each others, baffled from cutting each other's word off*

{*he awkwardly smiles* You go first}

[...Well, I just wanted to update you on... Ray.]

{Oh! How is he? Did you fixed the problem? Is he back?? Is he okay? Can you talk to him?}

[Well... Not yet-? I've restored his- well- file, but I haven't opened it to let it run- at least that's a way to get him to "wake up".]

{I... Don't understand half of it but that means he's good, right??}

[He is, don't worry]

{Good, good- *he lets out a heavy sigh as if he's been holding them for the longest of time, relieved* I'll repay you with something- anything after this whole mess is fixed-}

[...That would not be necessary.]

{Pfft- I know you may or may not have done us dirty with your uh.... Whole plan thing- but at least you never actually harmed him yourself.}

[...]

{And you saved him. So you're good on my list, for now *he smiles faintly*}

[*he forwns. Not very visible, but still a frown* ...That's sweet of you, but you don't have to repay me.]

{Uh, what? Why not? I insist. Heh, don't act all hero on me, I know you probably got an ego as big as his to want a repay-}

[I won't be able to coexist as a person when he's back. I'll be reduced back as... Codes. A program he made.]

{But- you'll still be aware of everything that's going on, right?}

[Knowing what happened to Ray, I doubt that.]

{Oh...}

[Don't give yourself too much hope on that. Repaying me won't be necessary.]

{...ah. Well, I could try and convince Ray to help me to repay you someho-}

[You don't have to. I suppose... I'd rather be unaware, than knowing all this and couldn't do much myself. Than knowing that I... *he stayed silent, not finishing his own sentence*]

{*his eyebrow furrowed. He might understand where he's coming from with it. His eyes softened, and leaned in to give his friend a hug*}

[*It's eyes shot wide at the sudden act. He seemed baffled from the hug, his own hand just hangs there, not knowing what to do.*]

{Well, at least from that I know that you're a good person.}