#also hey SORRY ANON FOR UHH KINDA LEAVING THIS ASK FOR A MONTH HOPE ALL IS GOOD 👍

[marclef]

Fake Pep looks like a very spongy fellow…

Like, you put that man in a bath and he’ll just soak up all the water like a sponge would do 🤔

well, the way i see it, Fake HATES being in water. it messes with his skin and makes him lose his form, so unless it's like, a real nice, comfy warm bath, it probably isn't too pleasant.

.... but, what he CAN do, drinking liquids doesn't hurt him, his insides are more "sturdy" and can absorb it better. so if he were to be put in, let's say, a container of sorts filled with water, he'd probably just try to drink all of the water in order to get it off of him.

something that Peppino unfortunately found out once while trying to get Fake to take a bath.

so... i guess he DOES work kinda like a sponge, in certain situations. Fake sure doesn't like doing it that much though... it takes forever to get all that water absorbed.

(featured: One Sopping Wet Bag of Goop (basically just a water bed at this point.))

[robinrunsfiction]

Hi!! I was new here and read some stuff of yours and I'm?? Impressed of them?? Great job!! So, uhh, if you don't really mind, would you be in the mood of writing a Mikey Way x female reader where the reader has a really nice friend (with who they hang out much) so Mikey gets jealous and tries to impress her with every way? Sorry if this is too specific, I loved your writing preety much!! And, oh! Put some angst and fluff if you can! Love yaa!! ♡♡♡♡♡

And It's Our Time Now If You Want It To Be

Pairing: Mikey Way x Female Reader Rating: General Requested By: Anon Word Count: 2300 exactly Author’s Note: Shout out to my friends for again appearing in stories they will never know exist! I hope that this is what you were looking for anon! Shout out to @mariawritesfanfic for giving me direction in the middle

Mikey walked into the crowded party and looked around for a familiar face. He'd been away on tour for a few months and the one thing that kept him sane between soundchecks and shows and interviews and the long nights alone on the bus was (YN). The guys liked to give him shit for constantly texting her, especially since they weren't even going out, but Mikey didn't care. (YN) was his anchor in the storm of craziness that was life in a massively popular touring band.

Finally he spotted her, but as he crossed the room to her, it was as if time slowed down. She was talking excitedly to some guy he'd never seen before, touching his arm, head tossed back as she laughed. Mikey felt his heart jump up in his throat as he paused, wondering if he should just leave. He told her he'd meet her here, but he left out that it was because he wanted to tell her in person how much she meant to him and to see if she'd be willing to take a chance with him.

He must have been staring too long, as (YN) looked his way and her face lit up in a grin as she rushed over to him, throwing her arms around him in a big hug. He instinctively wrapped his arms around her as well, taking the opportunity that he feared he might not get again.

"Mikey! I missed you so much!" She exclaimed as she pulled back.

"Me too, I mean, I missed you too," he laughed self-consciously. Despite usually being pretty smooth when flirting with someone, seeing (YN) in person short-circuited his brain. 

To his relief she just laughed as she looked up at him. "Oh your hair is getting long, I like it like that!"

"Then I'll cancel my haircut tomorrow," he replied.

"Good, then we can all hang out!" 

"Is something going on?"

"Come here," she said tugging on his arm. To his dismay they were going over to the guy she had been talking to before. "Mikey, this is Nate."

Nate extended his hand in greeting. "Hey, nice to meet you."

"Hey," Mikey replied curtly as he shook his hand.

(YN)'s eyes flicked between the men. "Nate just moved out here last month for work. We went to high school together, played in the orchestra and went to prom together too, all that kinda stuff," (YN) explained with a wave of her hand.

"Yea, we were just talking about the weird game we used to play at lunch," Nate replied.

"And I still think we can make it into a drinking game," (YN) shrugged. "Anyway, like I was saying before, I'm getting a few people together for dinner tomorrow at Fresco, can you make it? You said you're gonna cancel your haircut," (YN) smiled up at Mikey and his stomach did a flip.

"Yea, I can be there," Mikey nodded. (YN) might not know it, but she could ask him to do anything and he would agree to it.

"Great!" She grinned as she gave his arm a squeeze as her hand lingered.

"Hey (YN), it's getting kinda late," Nate said cut in politely. 

"Oh, right, you got work tomorrow," (YN) replied. "Mikey, I'm so glad I got to see you even if it was just for a second, I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"

Mikey smiled halfheartedly. "Yea, see ya," he replied as she leaned in and gave him a quick hug. 

And then he watched as the girl of his dreams left with another man.

~

The next night Mikey arrived at the restaurant and spotted (YN) sitting next to Nate in a large corner booth. They were engrossed in their conversation until he walked up.

“Hey Mikey! Sit!” (YN) greeted him, patting the spot next to her. He couldn’t help but feel relieved that she still wanted him near her, even if Nate was on her other side. “We’re just waiting for a couple of others. But Mikey, I was just telling Nate how much you and Gee play D&D. Nate plays too, maybe you could, I dunno, play together? I don’t get how any of that stuff works,” (YN) said with a shake of her head as she sat back so they could see each other better.

“Umm yea we play a lot,” Mikey replied. He understood that she was trying to be nice to Nate, but he really didn’t want to have to spend any more time with the guy than he had to.

“Cool, what do you play?” Nate asked, he seemed genuinely interested.

“Human cleric,” he answered.

“Nice. I have an elf wizard character I usually play,” Nate replied.

“I don’t know what any of this means,” (YN) shook her head. “Why do I hang out with such nerds?”

“Who’s a nerd?” Mikey looked up and recognized a couple of (YN)’s other friends.

“These two!” (YN) laughed. “Eli, Jennifer, this is Nate. Nate, these are my friends Eli and Jennifer.”

They exchanged hellos as they slid into the other end of the booth and soon after the waiter came to take their orders. The conversation shifted from D&D to less nerdy topics, but Mikey was barely listening anyway until he felt (YN)’s knee bump against his under the table. 

“Mikey,” (YN) whispered.

“Hmm?” He snapped back to attention.

“I was asking how your tour went? (YN) was telling us about it,” Jennifer asked again.

He glanced over at (YN), who was looking back at him eagerly, and realized that her knee was still pressed against his. Maybe it was nothing, but he couldn’t help but feel like it was something and he had a thought. If he had a snowball’s chance in hell with (YN), he’d need to impress her, make her realize that he was better than Nate in some way.

“It was awesome. They were the biggest shows we’ve ever done as headliners and it was so amazing playing to these giant sold out crowds every night.”

“That’s awesome,” Nate commented, clearly impressed. “Are you constantly busy when you’re touring?”

“When he’s not busy texting (YN) all day while she’s at work,” Jennifer said with a smirk. He glanced over at (YN) and saw she was blushing and looking down.

“I mean,” (YN) started, but then the waiter came back with the check. As soon as they set it on the table Mikey grabbed it as (YN) started to reach for it. 

"I got it."

“Oh, I was actually gonna take care of it, as a thank you to (YN) for introducing me to so many cool people out here. I was really feeling lonely until we reconnected,” Nate said with a smile.

“Guys, it’s fine, I organized the dinner, I can take care of it,” (YN) insisted.

“I feel like I should argue that I should take the check, but,” Jennifer shrugged.

“Right?” Eli laughed.

“I insist,” Nate said to Mikey..

“No, allow me,” Mikey replied, digging out his wallet for his credit card.

"You don't have to do that," (YN) replied with a shake of her head.

“I’m happy to do it,” he replied.

“Thanks Mikey,” Nate smiled over at him, and everyone chimed in their thanks. Mikey glanced back at (YN). She was looking back at him a with an expression that was a mix of amusement and exasperation, but her knee was still against his under the table

~

It had been a few weeks since he had gotten back from being on tour, and while Mikey had gotten to hang out with (YN) it was never alone as it seemed Nate was always around, along with Eli and a few others. He started bringing Ray along because he thought he might as well have back up, but unfortunately Ray and Nate also seemed to get along splendidly. That was part of the problem; Nate was so nice, it was hard for him to find fault with the guy, other than he was with the girl he loved. But despite his frustrations, he didn't want to get in the way of (YN)’s happiness with Nate.

It was late morning, but Mikey was still feeling half asleep as he dragged himself into Starbucks. The cafe was busy, even for a Saturday, and as he waited for his drink, he glanced around at the other patrons. Suddenly he realized he recognized two of them at the table by the window and his heart leapt into his throat.

It was Nate, sitting at a table with a girl that was not (YN). When he looked again, he realized it was her friend Eli. He tried not to stare, but couldn't help stealing glances. They were very clearly holding hands, then they were getting up, and he was pressing a kiss to her temple before wrapping his arm around her waist and walking out together.

Mikey's head was spinning. He didn't want to know this. He didn't want to break (YN)'s heart or make her think he was lying to her because he was jealous. What felt like an eternity later, his drink was ready. As he walked back to his car, he decided he had to do what was right, what he would hope a true friend would do for him.

~

"Hey Mikey, what are you doing here?" She asked when she opened the door. He had driven around for an hour before he worked up the nerve to go to her house. 

"Can we talk?" 

"Yea, come in," she said ushering him in.

They sat down on the couch and he drew in a deep breath. "I have something to tell you and I don't want to, but you deserve to know."

"What? What is going on?" She asked, her voice becoming strained with nerves.

"I was at Starbucks this morning and I saw Nate with Eli. It looked like they were on a date because they were holding hands and he had his arm around her, the whole thing. I'm so sorry, but you deserve to know."

Relief flooded across (YN)’s face in an instant. “Well I should hope so! She told me she was going to spend the day with him today.”

It was Mikey's turn to be stunned. "But, wait, I thought you and him were going out."

"Pfft, no. We kinda went out in high school, but we're just friends now,” she said with a dismissive wave.

"Shit," he laughed, running his hand through his hair. Then the relief he felt turned to embarrassment.

"Wait, is that why you've been acting so weird since you came back from tour?" She asked, her eyes narrowing as a smirk started to cross her face.

"Whaddya mean?" He replied, trying to sound calm, but his heart was hammering in his chest.

"I wanted to introduce you to Nate because I thought you'd really get along, but you froze him out! And then you kept trying to one up him all the time, like that time picking up the check for the table."

Mikey sat back and shrugged, trying to keep his poker face. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Yes you do. Come on Mikey, just tell me what is going on with you. I was so looking forward to you being home, but everything has been so weird since you got back."

Mikey drew in another deep breath, recalling everything he intended to say that night at the party. "It's because... You're one of the most important people in my life and when I was on the road, knowing I could talk to you when shit got overwhelming or boring or I couldn't sleep, it kept me sane. That night at the party I wanted to tell you all that, but I thought you were with him and I didn't want to ruin something if you were happy. I just want the best for you."

"I should have clarified that night, I'm so sorry if you were hurt thinking me and Nate were together," she said softly. "But you really want the best for me, regardless of how it left you feeling, huh?"

Mikey looked down, it was now or never. "Yea, because that's what you do for the person you love." When he finally looked back up, (YN) looked stunned, but was smiling.

"I was really hoping that was the reason," she replied, shifting over so she was sitting knee to knee with him, and taking his hand. "Because there is no one else I wanna be with but you."

A smile broke across Mikey's face as well. "So maybe we can…"

"Start over from the night at the party?"

"Yea," he laughed.

She grinned and threw her arms around him in a hug, just like the night at the party. "Welcome home, I missed you!"

"I missed you too (YN). Thank you for being there for me while I was on tour. Would you please go out with me?"

(YN) nodded excitedly. "Yes! I'd love to, 'cause I love you too, Mikey."

It took a moment for the words to fully register in his mind, but when they did he reached up and grabbed her face between his hands and pressed his lips against hers with everything he had. He felt her wrap her arms around him again, and her smiling against his lips. When they pulled back he rested his forehead against hers as he caressed her cheek.

“So how about that date?” (YN) said with a smile.

“Now?” Mikey asked, sitting back, surprised at her proposition.

“Yea, we have weeks of lost time to make up for. Oh and this time, I’m gonna pick up the check,” she smirked.

Mikey laughed. “Come on, who are you trying to impress?”