#fluffyknife

killer by rahafwabas

nightmare by jokublog

ccino by black-nyanko

the song that inspired this beauty of creation? Cats x Legalise Nuclear Bombs (speed up) <333

sorry (not) @help-im-a-gay-fish

Might end up making something that actually makes sense one day. But I hurried that's why

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The small skeleton snapped his eyes open, cold beads of sweat ran down his skull. His breathing was shallow and quick. It took him a second to recognize that he was in his own room. Or at least, it looked like his room. Upon scanning the area he found a dark silhouette standing at the base of his bed.

The barista immediately shot up to a sitting position and his soul hammered in his chest. The pounding echoed and vibrated in his skull.. there was someone else in his room.. but he couldn’t see who! His body trembled as he gathered the courage to confront whoever was here.

“Oh.. sorry about that coffee boy.. didn’t mean to startle ya.”

Ccino eyes widened slightly. That voice sounded familiar.. but he couldn’t quite place his finger on it. As his eyes adjusted to the dark room he could make out a skeleton. Wearing white shorts, a black top, with a blue jacket with a stain. But something that caught his attention was the glowing red and white target shaped soul.

It was the same skeleton that came to his shop with…

“Ah… n-no it’s quite alright.. but uhm.. what are you doing in my room..?” The barista questioned.

“Hm? Oh well.. ya kinda passed out after crying and begging the boss not to leave.” Killer stated nonchalantly.

“Boss says you must’ve been exhausted and hadn’t been able to sleep well for at least a few days. He wanted to stay a bit to make sure ya were alright..” He paused and shifted as if something made him uneasy. “I can go get the boss for you.”

“Boss..?”

Then realization hit. “Oh.. do you mean Nighty..?”

Killers soul flickered, spazzing out at the mention of ‘Nighty’ before settling back to it’s original target shape. Ccino couldn’t help but keep his eyes locked on the soul exposed before him. It was quite beautiful.. and alluring.. and for some reason the barista found himself being drawn to it.

“No…” Ccino replied to Killers question. “Its not necessary… I don’t want to bother him..” the skeleton gripped the sheets tightly, bundling them in his fists. “Uhm…. I know it’s silly… and I don’t know you very well.. but would you mind staying here for a while? I…. I’d rather not be alone…”

Killer tilted his head to the side. It was an odd request. Why have a complete stranger stay with you?

The boss was right..

His judgment skills were questionable. But the skeleton before him looked tense, nervous, almost frightened by whatever he was dreaming of.

“……….” Well the boss did say to be good to the little guy while they were around.

Killer shrugged and nodded. “Sure why not.. s’not like I got anything better to do.”

Ccino’s eyes lit up ever so slightly and a smile timidly formed on his lips. “T-Thank you… ah… I’m sorry… I don’t think I know your name..”

“Oh, right. Names Killer, but don’t wear it out.. though maybe I can make an exception for you cutie.” The eyeless skeleton winked.

Ccino tucked his chin in his collar trying to hide the blush that threatened to color his cheeks. “K-Killer… uhm would you like to sit down?”

“Nah. I’m good here.”

“Alright….”

From there on it was unbearable silence. The white eyed skeleton felt ridiculous to have asked Killer to stay now that they were confined in a small quite room. But Ccino didn’t want to be alone… and he didn’t have the courage to see Nighty yet.. stars he was a hopeless case wasn’t he?

“So.. did ya have a bad dream?” Killers voice broke the loud silence.

“Oh… I… what makes you say that?”

“I mean s’not really my business. But you were tossing and turning.. and groaning in your sleep. Thought maybe you were having a nightmare.”

“Heh… you could say that…” A brief pause. “Uh Killer… can I ask you a question?” The barista asked as he drew his knees close to his chest, wrapping his arms around them.

Killer raised a brow bone and smiled in response. “Well ya already did cutie. But sure go ahead, I’m listening.”

Ccino swallowed almost contemplating if he dare ask the question blaring inside his head. “Why…. Why did you stay?”

“………..”

Killer’s smile faded and his soul flickered- battling on which form to take.

“I already told you. The boss-“

“Y-You know that’s not what I meant..” the white eyed skeleton avoided eye contact and stared at his sheets in front of him. “Why did you stay with Nighty…?”

Once again heavy silence filled the room. The two said nothing for what felt like an eternity. Killer wasn’t sure how to respond. Well that wasn’t entirely true.. he simply didn’t want to. He wasn’t one to be well in touch with his emotions.. he never allowed himself to. It was easier to toss that aside and follow orders. Just cause negativity no matter the method. It was simple.

Except he didn’t have to do that anymore. He could.. certainly wouldn’t be any harder than it was before. However.. something regarding that didn’t feel.. right anymore. Was that the phrase he was looking for? No.. there had to be a better word, but he wasn’t sure what it was that he was feeling.

“I swore my loyalty to him.” Killer said matter of factly, though his sockets widened abit. It appeared as if he were shocked from his answer. As if he hadn’t really meant to say it outloud.

“Really..? I mean.. you swore your loyalty to ‘Nightmare’.. but he’s different now… he’s not really.. the same… is it still simply blind loyalty?”

The eyeless skeleton tensed and narrowed his sockets. There it was again.. that phrase.. he felt his non existent gut squirm in unease. It was getting extremely frustrating how others thought they knew more about his emotions then he did. Shoving their ideas onto him. What a load of crap.

“Listen, whatever the reason I’m staying with the boss is none of your concern. I’ve made my choices. I’m content as long as I’m allowed to stand next to him.”

“Do… you forgive him..? He made you do some awful things.. it couldn’t have been a simple decision.”

“I could ask ya the same thing coffee boy. Nightmare certainly wasn’t considerate of others. But ya seemed way more pissed off when he mentioned leaving again for good.”

Ccino couldn’t hide the blush that formed on his cheeks recalling the scene he’d cause the day before.

“Well that’s… it’s complex…” Ccino muttered, pouting slightly. He didn’t like others flipping the questions around on him so suddenly.

Killer chuckled, amused at the sight of the small skeleton. “See it’s not so simple is it?”

The white eyed skeleton frowned. He had always ran away from his own feelings.. and he once thought that he’d never see the being of negativity again. Which… in away he didn’t.. but Nightmare came back.. this was his second chance.

Filled with determination Ccino locked eyes with Killers sockets.

“Killer…. There’s something we need to discuss.”

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The sound of distant murmurs and hushed conversations could be heard from the countertop where Ccino stood. It was a busy day at the coffee shop today. Monsters and humans ordering foods and drinks, old friends gathering to gossip or reminisce about shared memories, to single individuals just wanting to enjoy some freshly brewed coffee. But with so many bodies, the conversations turned to a pleasant hum that filled the walls within the shop.

It was a sound that Ccino very much enjoyed as it filled the space that his other… thoughts so often preoccupied.

*Ding*

The bell jingled as the door opened with each customer entering or exiting the building. It was a sound that he had grown accustomed to.. and before he’d usually have been desensitized to it… just like any other background noise. Until that one fateful day.. when those two skeletons walked through that door. After that day he constantly perked up to see if it could be them walking inside.

His cheeks dusted with a light pink hue. He was so embarrassed. He was acting like a lovesick teenager waiting for their crush.. or crushes to stop by.

*Ding*

Just another regular..

Ccino decided to go on a small break before he ended up embarrassing himself. Once in the break room he lightly sipped a caffeinated beverage.

“Nighty……” He sighed quietly. He could remember it like it was just yesterday when Nightmare.. who was all wrapped in bandages walked in that door accompanied by.. “Killer…..”

His cheeks flushed and burned as he remembered them both. They were just so… beautiful. So elegant and strong.. and determined. They were so captivating...

He let out a breathy chuckle and shook his head. It was kinda funny now that he looked back at himself and how he reacted. Smacking Nightmare… latching onto him and sobbing until he passed out from the sheer exhaustion… bet that was a great reunion and first impression..

And then there was the conversation he had with Killer in his room. He groaned. It was impressive how easily he could make a fool of himself.

“Excuse me? Are you still open?” A customer called out from upfront.

“Oh yes! I’ll be just a minute!”

He stood from the table and straightened out his clothing before heading back. A small little rush of people entered his store all awaiting their daily doses of caffeine.

As the small barista prepared their orders he couldn’t help but recal the past events. After the conversation with Killer, he’d managed to get the courage to face his Nightmare.

~~ ~~

- Upon hearing someone enter the living space Nightmare straightened up and ceased to entertain his feline companions. Ccino felt a smile form on his lips. Nightmare resembled a kid attempting to conceal the fact they were playing with something they probably weren’t meant to. How he hoped he’d be able to see this and many more sides of Nightmare in the future.

- “Nighty….. Nightmare we need to talk.”

- “Talk?” The violet skeleton questioned. “I don’t believe there’s anything we need to-“

- “Please.” Ccino sternly interjected. “I need you to at least listen to what I have to say.”

- Nightmare furrowed his brow bones, and glanced at Killer who was following close behind Ccino. He pondered what exactly happened in Ccino’s room.

- “Fine… proceed.”

-“I’ve been doing a lot of thinking.. I.. I care about you.. yknow? And I’m sure you have those who you care about.” A brief pause, the barista bunched the end of his shirt into his hands.-

-“I feel as if you want to.. have a brand new start.” The barista continued. “If that’s the case then… then I also want to start anew. I…”

-Ccino took in a deep breath working the courage to finish. “What I’m trying to say is. That I forgive you… and that I trust you.. the both of you. And I’d l-like to.. start from a clean slate. I want… I want to be apart of your new beginning.”-

~~ ~~

*Ding*

The bell chimed letting the barista know that people were either exiting or entering the shop. As he turned his attention to the door he saw two familiar beings walk inside.

Ccino smiled, and a faint warm blush began to form on his cheeks. By now Nightmare and Killer were frequent visitors to his coffee shop. Yet, Ccino could never get used to how beautiful and charming they were.

Killer smiled and winked at the barista, as he leaned against the countertop. “Well.. what’s a cutie like you doing in a place like this?”

The white eyed skeleton couldn’t help but giggle in response. “Oh Killer.. you’re too much.”

Nightmare sighed and shook his head in disapproval. “I‘ll say… you’re fortunate enough to not be subjected to his endless flirtatious comments.”

“Awe boss, you’re hurting my feelings.”

“And I’ll hurt more than that if you keep it up. So quit it.”

“Heh, sorry but no can do boss man. Today we have a date with our precious coffee bean over here, so at least one of us needs to do some flirting.”

“Killer… I absolutely detest you right now.” Nightmare grumbled but it was evident he was trying to suppress a smile. “But Killer is right. Ccino, are you ready for our date?”

“Ah yes!! I’m ready!” Ccino grabbed untied his apron before running around the counter to his partners. “Let’s go!”

Ok so, I had been working on this specific oneshot for sooooooo long!! And I had started it completely different and was going to have a different ending. But then one day I was suddenly hit with inspiration and I completely rewrote it! Which I’m glad I did because I liked how this turned out!

Can you believe I had been kinda planning this ever since last years FNK week??

Fluffynightkiller week hosted by @help-im-a-gay-fish

Original Ccino by @black-nyanko

Original Nightmare by @jokublog

Original Killer by @rahofy-sketch/ @rahafwabas