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*30 minutes before visitors*

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*Balloon's P.O.V*

I was just hanging out with Taco right now.

We finished playing one of the board games Mepad brought. I won against her in Guess Who?. It was really fun.

Now we were just watching some T.V. She was rather confused as to why my room had better channels.

I told her that since my dad worked here, that I could be given a special privilege of getting better channels.

That, and because the other staff here like me. I had that small 'charm' as a child when I came and visited my dad.

Moving past that, me and Taco were watching some Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. More specifically, the old 1990 movie.

I absolutely adore the old movies! And I was so surprised; but not too surprised; that Taco didn't know about TMNT.

So, like any amazing friend. I introduced it to her. She was a little confused at first, but I think she's growing to like it!

"Hey Loon.", I hear Taco call out.

I snap out of my thoughts and look over towards her.

"Yea?", I asked.

"Why is Leo always the leader?", she asked.

"Well. He's shown to be the more mature one, and the oldest sometimes. He has more responsibilities than his brothers.", I answer.

"Is that it?", she questioned.

"Hmm... pretty much. Splinter chose him cause he saw Leo becoming a great leader. And Leo is, with a bunch of truama too you know?", I say.

"I see. Thanks Loon.", she thanks.

"No problem.", I say.

We continue to watch the movie when the credits start to roll. Man. What an awesome movie.

"That was such a good movie.", Taco says.

"I know. Gosh, I love this movie.", I explain.

"Hmm... Now what?", she asked.

"How about we watch some T.V?", I suggested.

"Alright! What are we gonna watch?", she agreed.

"Hmm... How about America's Funniest Home Videos?", I suggested.

"Sure! I love a good laugh.", she agreed.

I put it on the channel with AFV. I'm not even sure how long it's been, but we were laughing up a storm.

"Holy shit! That dude fell!!", Taco exclaimed.

"I know! Oh my god!", I laugh.

We laugh more and more. It's been so long since I've laughed this long and his hard!

We continue laughing and enjoying ourselves when there was a knock on the door. I wonder who that is?

"Come in!", Taco yells.

The door opens, but I don't look over. I see Taco didn't bother looking over either.

I have no clue who is here, but they are very quiet. Oh god, I hope it's not a murderer! Maybe it's my dad?

Me and Taco continue watching AFV when all of a sudden-

"Hello again.", a voice called out.

We both look over towards the door and see....

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OJ.

Why was he here?

He looked shocked. Was it at Taco? Was it our wounds? I have no clue.

We all had some sort of staring contest. This felt so weird, so awkward. So, I decided to break the silence.

"H-hey O-OJ...", I greet.

"...Hey", he greets back.

He looks like he was about to cry. But he held it together for the sake of us. He smiled and walked towards us.

"Um... how are you two?", he asked.

"Well... We're good.", I say.

"I'm alright.", Taco says after.

"T-that's good...", OJ sighs.

I think OJ forgot the fact that he hasn't seen Taco in nearly 7 years now. Both Taco and OJ look rather nervous. Makes sense honestly.

"Um... It's been a while Taco.", OJ says awkwardly.

"Y-yea... It certainly has been.", Taco agrees.

"Um... I brought some other.... friends here.", OJ says.

"Oh? Who else did you bring?", I asked.

"Heh... You'll see.", OJ says.

He walks over to the door and is either whispering or talking to the other people on the other side of the door. He walks back and motions whoever was near the door to come in.

I hear two sets of foorsteps. OJ brought two others here. I wonder-

"Balloon?", I hear a familiar voice call out.

I look and... 

Tears begin to form in my eyes. I couldn't...

It was Suitcase.

"Suitcase?", I call out.

"B-Balloon!", she yells.

She runs towards me and hugs me. I instantly hug back. I let my tears flow down as she hugged me tighter.

"I missed you so much!", she cried.

"I missed you too...", I choked.

"Awe~ That is so cute~!", I hear Taco coo behind me.

"Hey. What about me?", another voice called out.

Me and Suitcase break the hug and look back. There stood Microphone looking awkward.

I look back at Taco and see that she's a little scared and shocked. I guess she wasn't expecting anyone to come visit her.

"Hey Balloon...", Mic greets.

"Hi Mic.", I greet back.

She walks over to Taco so she can greet her.

"... Hey Taco.", she greets.

".... Hello Mic...", Taco greets back.

Taco was very nervous. I could tell, she was messing with her hair. (* who else does this? -a/n *)

"I'm... glad you came.", Taco muttered.

"You are?", Mic asked, shocked.

"Yea...", Taco says.

They smile at each other and I can see small hints of blush on both of them. Something tells me they like each other. 

"Well.. I'm going to go outside and walk around...", OJ says.

He starts walking out, and I can see him rubbing his arm. From the time I spent in that hotel, that usually means he's upset.

I wonder if he's okay.

"Hey Mic... wanna go on a walk?", Taco asked.

"Huh? Don't you need to rest?", Mic asked.

"Nah. I'm fine. I'm good to move.", Taco explains.

Taco then gets off her bed and starts walking out the room. Mic follows suit as she leaves the room. 

Taco looks behind her and winks. I blush as I realized something. She's giving me and Suitcase some alone time.

And NOT that type of alone time!!! I'm not even dating her yet! Taco sees my blushing face and leaves.

'Stupid Taco... What does she want me to do!? Confess to her!?', I thought to myself.

"You okay Balloon?", Suitcase asks.

I snap out of my thoughts and look at her. God, she's so pretty.

"U-um.. Yea! I'm alright.", I answer.

"You sure? You look a little red.", she says.

I touch my face and feel really hot. I was blushing really badly. Oh god!

"Yep! Hehe.. it's just a little hot.", I lied.

"Oh okay.", she says.

'Phew! I'm glad she didn't suspect anything!', I breath in my mind.

"Do you wanna do anything?", she asked me.

"Um.. I can't really do much.. I can't walk and...", I trailed.

I look down towards my left arm. I almost forgot I only had one arm. I could feel the insecurities creep up on me.

I didn't want think about this now!! Not when Suitcase is here!

"ShE wOn'T caRE! Sh3's jUst @n0th3r f@ke!"

'No! She's my friend!'

"H@! Y0u w1sH! N0bOdy l1k3s YOU!"

"EV3Y0N3 H@T3S Y0U!"

"Y0u'r3 a fr3@k!"

"N0bOdY W1lL t@lk t0 yOu!"

"EsP3c1@lLy w1tH 0nLy 1 aRm!"

I could feel myself shaking and tearing up. I couldn't stop the voices. I could only-

"Balloon!", I hear a shout.

I look up and see Suitcase. She has a fearful look on her face. She must've been worried.

"Balloon? Are you okay?", she asked.

I wanted to talk. But my throat felt hoarse. So I nodded.

"Are you sure? You're crying.", she asked again.

Knowing she will see through the lie eventually. I decided to tell her the truth. I shake my head.

"I thought so. Don't worry. You're okay.", she comforts.

She hugs me and I hug back. Her hair smells very nice. It smells like butterscotch, so sweet.

She continues to comfrot me as I do my best to calm down. After another 10 minutes, I calm down completely.

"Feeling any better now?", she asked me.

"Y-yea... Thanks Suitcase.", I thank.

"Anytime. Can I ask why you started to cry?", she questioned.

I got a little tense. I didn't want to worry Suitcase any more than I already did. But, she's my best friend.

I decided to just tell her. I once promised Trophy to not keep any secrets between us. Why not apply it to Suitcase as well.

"I-I.... I just got a little insecure. You can see why.", I explained somewhat.

I moved my left arm and Suitcase gets the message. She rubs my hair and I look at her with confusion.

"I understand. I used to be the same when I went to school for the first time. It took a while to get used to having no arms.", she said.

I look to her arms. I almost forgot she was born with no arms. She had gotten robotic one on the first day of 7th grade if I remember right.

"H-how did you cope? Being born with no arms?", I asked.

"Simple! I just was kind and nice to everyone I saw! No matter how cruel they were, I still was nice to them.", she explained.

"I stayed happy. I thought if I stayed nice and happy, nobody could bring me down! And, for the most part. It's been true.", she finished.

"Thank's Suitcase. You're the best.", I thank.

I hug her once more as she returns the favor. I'm glad I have a friend like her.

"You're welcome Balloon. And don't worry. You'll get used to this. I promise.", she says.

I look at her with a lovey dovey expression. God, I love her so much. I just wish I had the courage to tell her.

"Hey... can... Can I tell you something Balloon?", she started.

"Huh? Yea. Of course!", I exlaimed.

She looks really nervous. I put a hand to her back and smile. She smiles and calms down a bit.

"Well... promise this won't change anything between us... ok?", she asks me.

"Suitcase. Nothing is going to break our friendship.", I say comforting.

"Thanks.. Well.. I just need to tell you something.", she hesitates to explain.

I nod my head, giving her the signal that she has my attention. She takes a deep breath and-

"Balloon. You are the best person I've ever met. You mean so much to me and... I really like you.", she confesses.

Her face is a blushing mess from nervousness. Me on the other hand? Holy shit.

I couldn't believe it. She... She likes me! I can feel my face creep into a goofy smile.

"Y-you... like me like that?", I asked.

"Yea... I understand if-", she started.

I cut her off by kissing her cheek. I have no clue WHY I did that!

OH GOD! 

I feel my face burn from embarrassment and being flustered. Suitcase goes super red as well.

"W-wha-??", she stammered.

"Ah! I'm s-sorry!! I-I-", I stammered as well.

"Y-you... k-kissed my cheek.", she whispered.

She put a hand on where I kissed her. I was still so embarrassed on my actions. That was so bold!!

"I... I like you too Suitcase. I have for a while.", I confess.

"R-really??", Suitcase asked in disbelief.

"Yea... I really like you. Will you date me?", I asked.

"Yes!", she exclaimed.

She hugs me again as I hug back. I'm doing my best not to feel my missing arm, but I can't.

I literally can't feel my left arm!! What am I suppose to do!? Not be reminded of my misforturne!?

... However I can't believe it. I'm dating the girl of my dreams!!! I'm so fucking happy!

"I can't believe it...", Suitcase mumbles.

"Huh? Can't believe what Suitcase?", I asked.

"That I'm dating you. First, I was scared to death about never finding you. Now.. You're here in the hospital and...", she started.

I think I understand what's she's saying. I was gone for a little over a year. I'm finally found but in the worst possible way.

Then, I'm rushed here to get opertated on. I'm in a small coma for 5 days and here we are now.

I only woke up yesterday and I've had 4 visitors. Mepad yesterday. And OJ, Mic and Suitcase today.

"I understand. It's all going fast. But don't worry. We'll take this slow.", I say.

Suitcase smiles and kisses my cheek. I blush a lot as she sits next to me.

"So. We're a thing then huh?", she gasps.

"Yea. We're a thing.", I confirm.

I smile fondly and pull Suitcase closer to me. She smiles as well and lays her head on my shoulder.

This was a good day so far. I'm so happy that Suitcase likes me the same way I like  her. I'm dating Suitcase... Wow.

I felt happy. But... My mind still plays on senarios with not just Suitcase. But Baseball and Nickel as well.

I still have no clue why!! I'm dating Suitcase now! Shouldn't that be enough??? Or.. Did I want more?

Did I not just want Suitcase? Did I want Baseball and Nickel as well? Or am I just really indecisive on who I fucking date?

I have no fucking clue. All I know right now is. Suitcase and I are dating. I can worry about my sexuality crisis about Nickel and Baseball another day.

Right now. I just wanted to spend time with Suitcase.

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*OJ's P.O.V*

God. I felt so guilty back there.

I couldn't even talk to them, let alone look at them! I just wanted to breakdown and cry. 

But I couldn't. I needed to stay strong for just a little bit. I couldn't even stay for a good 10 minutes.

*sigh* 

I'm sitting in the cafeteria at the moment. I couldn't really think straight at all.

I'm so full of guilt right now, I just wanted to leave and come back later. I think I might do that honestly.

I get up and start leaving. I'm walking when I see Taco and Mic. Oh come on! I hope they- and they see me. Fuck.

"OJ?", Taco called out.

"Heeyy....", I greet awkwardly.

"You good?", she asked.

"... Not really.", I answer truthfully.

"How come?", Mic asked.

".... Just feeling... guilty. That's all.", I say.

I look away from Taco as I said that. Mic understands and puts a hand on my shoulder.

"Don't worry. I'm feeling the same. But I know you're feeling it worse.", she whispers.

I smile as I silently thank Mic for comforting me and cheering me up a little. I still felt a little uneasy tho.

"I'm going to leave. Is that okay? I'll be back later for you and Suitcase.", I told them.

"Oh. That's okay OJ.", Mic says.

"Don't worry OJ. We'll be fine.", Taco says.

I smile once more and wave good-bye to the duo. They both wave back as I walk towards the exit.

I'm going to head to the park to clear my head. I just don't want to feel like this anymore.

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*End of Chapter 42*

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Hey!!

A new chapter is here!

I really hope you all liked it!

We have lift off on Suitloon guys!!

(Our poly ship is setting sail smoothly!)

Next week we'll take a look at Mic and Taco's little situation!

Then... We're going to have a timeskip!

But I'm going to like recap what happened during that timeskip.

But that's for later!

(I suck with hospitals and shit ok?)

Anyways!

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