#pinball vance

[yourrandomstranger]

THIS TOOK TOO LONG TO DO D;

I love metalheads :3

[underreviewredacted]

I saw this tweet and I immediately knew what I had to do.

[finnsfunworld]

ok i thought about it last night and i really need fanart of female basement boys

[ghostywispe]

obsessed w gwen's dreams. someone pointed this out and kind of why griffin doesn't have one but i forgot who. bruce, who's the towns golden boy, everybody knows him. people have known him since he was young, this isn't anything new. but, since people have known him, thats what gwen's dream is. stuff about him. but its also mainly baseball, which is something else he's known for. people know he plays baseball, im sure thats a reason he became popular. gwen's dream about vance? him fighting and the cops having to come get him. thats what he's known for in town, so thats what her dream his. and billy's, who's on his paper route. he's s the paperboy and its how he's defined, so much that its one of the only things he knows after he dies. he delivered newspapers. griffin doesn't get one because people didn't know him. his life's a mystery. finney is only in one where he's begging to get out because that's what gwen needs to know. he's fighting for it and she just needs to know where he is.

[fraudvhs]

Drew him again.. I need people to start posting about black phone again PLEASEEE

[tw-inkl-e-tit-s]

Vance Hopper Masterlist

"Are you ready for some fun!" Gwen yelled jumping up and down. I laughed at her, "yeah I am let's gooo!" I yelled back matching her energy. "Hey, Y/n," Robin and Finn said. "Hey, guys." We all walked down from my porch and started our walk to the drive-in. "Do you guys wanna get some snacks before we go?" Finn asked. "Do even have to ask that dude," Robin said causing us all to laugh. We walked to the local grab n' go. Talking the whole time about random things. "I hope they have Twix because they didn't have them last time." Gwen spoke up opening the door to the shop. "the delivery truck was here yesterday day so they should have them." Finney replied walking in after Robin. We all went our separate ways. I walked over to the freezer section to grab a coke.

As I was scanning the freezers I heard a loud bang and a string of cusswords let out beside me. I smiled already knowing who it was, I looked up to see him putting another courter in the machine. I would go over and say something to him, but everyone knows not to mess with Vance Hopper, especially when he's playing pinball. "Stop staring it's creepy." Robin laughed coming up behind me, "I wasn't staring, shut up." I rolled my eyes grabbing a coke out of the freezer beside me. "I don't know what you see in him," he cringed walking away to the chip Isle.

"Hey, that's not very nice Robin." I said running after him, he laughed grabbing a bag of barbecue chips, "I didn't mean for it to sound that mean," I felt a tap on my shoulder, and I turned to see Wesley smiling at me. "Hey Wes," I said smiling back, "Hello y/n I-I Was wondering if you would like to go out S-sometime?" He stuttered out, pushing up his glasses. I didn't know what to say, I would say no but I would feel bad, and if I say yes then- Wait does he mean on a date? "Um Hello y/n?" He said drawing out my name at the end, "Oh Sorry Wes, Are you asking me out on a date?" He shuffled awkwardly in his spot, gripping his backpack tighter.

"Well if you would like to go on a date with me… then yes." before I could respond to him Gwen yelled after me, "Y/n stop talking to your boyfriend, and let's gooo!" All people including Vance snapped their necks in my and Wesley's direction, I grabbed a couple more things and walked to the checkout. "So is that a yes or no on the date?" Wesley asked me "Sure we can go out." He smiled big "Does tomorrow sound good?" I Grabbed my stuff off of the counter and shot a quick glance at Vance who was already staring back at me. "Uh- I can't tomorrow, I'm kinda busy with something," Vance turned back towards his game popping another quarter in, I swear I saw him smile a little. "Oh okay will Saturday be fine?" I smiled and nodded my head. "Bye Wesley," I said walking out the door, "Bye y/n." He said dreamily."Bye Y/n," Robin mocked in a girly voice, batting his eyelashes.

"Stop ugh" I laughed. "I thought you liked Vance" Gwen spoke hitting my shoulder, "I do, but the chances of Vance liking me back are slim to none." Gwen sighed shaking her head, "You just need to write him a Love letter Anonymously, That way he knows how you feel." She smiled, "But he wouldn't know she wrote the letter," Finney replied. "That's the point." Me Gwen and robin all said at the same time. Finney threw his hands up in defeat, "Okay, My bad…Geez." Should I write a note to Vance, Does he even feel the same way? "I'll think about it," I informed "What about Wesley?" Robin asked, "He's just using me to get to my friend sage, I heard him talking to his friends in the hallway the other day, too bad sage doesn't like him back." I smirked walking up to the drive-in ticket booth, "Damnnn!" Robin and fin yelled causing me and Gwen to giggle. We paid for our tickets and found a spot close to the screen. We would have snuck in here but if we got caught Finney and Gwen's dad would be pissed.

♡♡♡

"Look all I'm saying is Dr pepper is the best soda to ever exist" Robin Said, "Yeah no dude, Pepsi cola is the best soda end of discussion," Finney argued back. Somehow on the way back to our houses we ended up arguing about which soda is better, Finney and Robin took it a little too seriously. "I swear to god-" Robin got cut off by Gwen jumping up and down and running towards the neighborhood playground. "Y/n push me!" She yelled running and sitting on the rusted swingset. "Last one to the monkey bars momma suck di-" "My mom is dead Robin." Finney deadpanned. "Right, There are a lot of attractive men in heaven," Robin said before speed-running to the monkey bars, Finney right behind him.

We ended up going to Bruster's shake shack and getting dinner and walking to Robin's house, we played a few games and joked around, we even prank-called the neighbors. Unfortunately, I had to get home before it got too late. we all said our goodbyes and walked our separate ways, luckily we all lived on the same street. I locked my front door and walked up to my room, I changed and got in bed and my cat curled up beside me and I fell asleep with Vance on my mind.

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[bittersweet-honeysuckle]

Me (my friend passed away, i rewatched the black phone, I miss my ex, I don’t know what my sexuality is, and I don’t know what the fuck I want to do with my life after high-school)

[tinidor-theodore]

Man, vance hopper is so hot i wish he was alive frfr

[keeleyrich]

Do y’all remember when The Black Phone was trending like MAD on tik tok during summer 2022…. I miss the edits tbh

[fallen-fan]

RAHAHAHA👹👹

he my favorite fr 😌

Also sorry for going offline for forever

[patricks-hockstetters-lighter]

COMFORT CHARACTER CAR

im all sorts of messed up

[ghostywispe]

In modern day, tbp boys go to see the fnaf movie, and steal the fnaf poster board while security chases them. (I can confirm I was Finney’s left sneaker)

vance shoves one in griffins hands and griffin shoves it down his shirt

[theblackphonelovvyhopper]

INTRO POST

(due for a redesign soon)

This is my oc Lovvy Hopper, also known as “Rockside” Lo Hopper. He’s Vance’s younger cousin, who was adopted by Vance’s single aunt, who then died due to illness shortly after he was adopted as an infant. Lo then got sent to live with Vance and his family. Lo’s like a brother to him, and he was homeschooled until he helped his family earn money by performing rock on the sidewalks. Hence the nickname “Rockside”.

On October 31st, 1978, Halloween, Lo was abducted by The Grabber. 9 days later, Robin got abducted and got thrown into the basement with Lo. But not long after that, Lo got killed by The Grabber in front of Robin right after gouging Lo’s eyes out. Shortly after that, Robin got killed too.

Date of Abduction : October 31st, 1978

Date of Death : November 13th, 1978

HOW HE HELPED FINNEY

Lo is spiritual, and is the only one of out the victims who’s able to move objects in the physical world on purpose. He’s the one who pointed the bottle to the window, the one who made Finn see the phone moving, etc.

FUN FACTS AND TRIVIA

Lo is Robin’s boyfriend.

Lo practices kickboxing.

Lo is really close with Vance, but slowly drifted away from him. They still cared about eachother, though.

Lo plays bass and sings

He would be dubbed a strong kid in school (weaker than Vance or Robin though), but nobody tried to hurt him due to who he was close with.

Nicknames : Lo, Rockside, Rocky, Kiki, V

Full name : Lovvy Kie Hopper

[1ts-izzy]

☆ high score

Vance is going to be so goddamn fucking mad. Bruce thinks, staring at the new high score on the pinball machine. He had just beaten Vance Hopper at pinball, and Bruce knew he had it coming. No one ever beat Vance Hopper at pinball and only one kid ever tried it, but he was never seen again after that day.

Bruce was shaking in his shoes, hand clenching the joystick. The raven-haired boy was starting to panic. How could he be so stupid? Why didn’t he just give up when he got near Vance’s score?

The faint tingling sound of the doorbell opening awoke Bruce from his thoughts, and he spun around to see who just entered the Grab’n’Go.

It was Vance Hopper.

Bruce smiled at Vance, trying to use his charm to let him get off easy. Vance ignored him, pushing Bruce aside to get to the pinball machine. Seconds later, Vance turned his head to look at Bruce;

“Did you beat my fucking score?” Vance hissed, eyes seemingly piercing Bruce’s soul.

Bruce said nothing, his mouth opening and closing like a goldfish.

“Well? Don’t you fucking ignore me.” Vance growled, crossing his arms.

“…Yeah!…” Bruce squeaked out, shaking in fear. He had just beaten the one and only Vance Hopper's score.

Vance mutters something under his breath, kicking the machine and staring down at Bruce’s feet.

“Don’t let me catch you beating it again, got it?” Vance scowls, his cheeks flushing pink as he meets Bruce’s gaze.

Bruce nods quickly and sprints out of the store as quick as he possibly can, feeling surprised that he even made it out alive.

Vance scoffs as Bruce leaves the store, rolling his eyes and trying to ignore his bright pink, burning cheeks.

[tw-inkl-e-tit-s]

Vance Hopper Masterlist

ran around my bedroom trying to get ready as fast as possible, tripping over books and dirty clothes all sprawled out on my floor. "Y/N Hunny hurry up or you're going to be late!" I groaned, lifting random things to look for my history book. "Where the fuck is that- Yes I found you!" I shrieked running over to my bed and bending down to grab my history book that was hidden under my bed, the bright red edge peeking out just barely.

"Y/N Hurry up!!" I rolled my eyes at my mom. I ran down the hallway Mumbling cusswords under my breath. I walked into the living room grabbing my bag before shoving my history book inside. "Ugh, there you are, what took you so long?" My mom asked walking out of the kitchen with her keys and hospital badge in her hand. "Couldn't find my history book, It was hiding under my bed" She rolled her eyes at me letting out an annoyed huff. "that's why I tell you all the time to put your books back in your bag before you go to sleep" she said walking out of the door, me following after her.

"Oh yeah, I'm gonna be home late, picking up some extra hours at the hospital, So you're gonna be home by yourself for a while, now get in the car I got to get ya' to school or we'll both be late." to be honest I wanted to walk to school today, it was nice out and I may or may not pass by this really cute boy on my way there. "Mom I was just gonna walk to school" she looked at me as she started the car up. "Are you sure Hunny?" I nodded my head. She then started to tell me the rules. No Partying, No answering the door for strangers. "There's money on the counter and my work phone number is on the fridge." I sent her a thumbs up as I watched her pull out of the driveway and take off down the street, I then began my walk to school.

It's been a while since I've seen the cute boy. I saw him a month ago at the popular hangout, the grab n' go. he would always play the pinball machine, and he once carved his name into a kid's arm for bumping into it causing him to lose- and not beat his high score -his name is Vance. Vance Hopper. he was the town's toughest kid- Along with Robin Arellano My best friend -Nobody EVER fucked with Vance, Unless they wanted to die. I shouldn't like him really, but he was just so beautiful, if I ever told him that he would probably bust out laughing and tell me to "fuck off". I believed that somewhere under all of that meanness was a soft caring boy who just needed to be loved properly. now I always think I can "fix" people but I really think I Can help Vance, if he would just give me a cha- "Watch where you're going fuck face" I winced at the harsh tone, I slowly looked up to see the one and only Vance Hopper. I bumped into him, I can't believe it. fuck he defiantly hates me now. "Next time watch it." and with that, he stormed off. well fuck, I just ruined all of my chances with Vance Hopper.

"Hey Y/N/N!!" I looked back to see my friends, Finney and Gwen. once they reached me they tried to catch their breath. "Are you okay?" Finney asked still out of breath. "Yeah we saw Vance push you down and then storm off," Gwen said helping me up. I shook my head dusting off my clothes. "He didn't push me, I was in my head and didn't pay attention to where I was walking and then I bumped into him." Finney and Gwen Shared a knowing look before looking back at me. "When are you gonna tell Vance you like him?" "What!?" Finney yelled right in my ear, "Fuck Finn," I said Covering my ear in pain.

"Sorry, but she can't just go up to Vance Hopper and tell him she likes him, He'll just laugh in her face!" Finney flailed his arms around trying to explain to Gwen why it was a bad idea. before we knew it we were arriving at high school. "I gotta hurry up and get to class," Gwen said running off, "Bye Y/n, Bye Finney!!" we waved at her as we made our way into the loud-ass school.

I made my way over to my locker as Finn followed close beside me. "So What are you doing after school?" Finn asked me, "honestly I have no idea, My mom is out till midnight so I can do whatever." He nodded his head looking off into the large crowd of kids. I Grabbed my Math book out and shut my locker. "Me, Robin, and Gwen are going to the Movies if you wanna go," he suggested. I pretended to think for a second causing him to laugh.

"Hm let's see, Stay home and do nothing orrr go out and hang with my best friends." he shook his head "We know which one you're going to pick y/n" he laughed, "I think I'll stay home" his face was priceless, he stopped walking and looked at me with wide eyes. "What?" I couldn't help but laugh at him "I'm joking Finn, of course, I'll go out with you guys." he let out a relieved sigh as we continued our walk to math class.

♡♡♡

"I don't know I think Bryce is cute, but I also think Rowan is cuter." My friend Sage said. We sat in the lunch room talking about Sage's and Gwen's love life. I love my friends but they fall in love with a new guy every day of the week it felt like, I couldn't keep up anymore. I really couldn't focus when I was too focused on Vance. he looked so angelic just sitting there doing nothing but talking to one of his friends. The sun came threw the big glass windows in the cafeteria, almost blinding all of the students facing it. the way the sunlight played upon his hair made it look like a golden halo. the way the sunlight danced on his beautifully shaped face made him look entirely ethereal, he just seemed too perfect for this world. he looked so warm and cuddly, I wonder what it would be like to hug Vance. His friend caught my lingering gaze on the blond and leaned over to whisper in his ear, his facial features softened a bit as he looked my way, but before he could catch my eyes my friend pulled my attention away from him.

"Hellooo," Sage said waving her hand in front of my face. I looked over at her rolling my eyes. "Were you even paying attention?" she asked crossing her arms. "Yes I-i Was," I stammered hoping that she wouldn't ask me what she was talking about. she rolled her eyes letting out a huff. "She so was not paying attention, she was too busy gawking at Vance," Gwen said taking a bite out of her apple. "I was not!" I defended, "Oh you so were!" she argued back giggling, "Why don't you just tell him you like him?" Sage said. like it was the easiest thing in the world, "Right!? That's what I'm saying, finally, someone agrees with me," Gwen exclaimed throwing her hands up in the air causing us to get a few stares. "Stop, I don't know how I would even tell him, What would I even say!?" I sighed.

"You could just tell him like a normal person, just say 'Hey I like you' Easy peasy?" Sage answered. "Whoah, really genius? thanks," I sassed rolling my eyes at her. Gwen threw her head back letting out a groan. "Just do something cute but anonymous, like write him a love letter and stuff it in his locker, it'll be cute," she said "The word 'Cute' and 'Vance' don't go together" Sage gagged. "Just think about it y/n." Gwen smiled at me. the bell rang for us to go to our lockers and get our books for the next class. "Race you losers!" Sage yelled over the loud students spilling out of the doors, Gwen and I running after her.

♡♡♡

I reached into my locker for my big red history book and a new notebook, I stuffed them into my bag and slung it over my shoulder. I shut my locker to see Finney and Robin standing behind it looking at me with emotionless looks. I gave them a confused look, they weren't saying anything, just staring at me with emotionless faces, it was creepy. "Um Hello?" I asked raising my brow.

"You're not dating Vance" Robin deadpanned, Finney doing the same thing. "Oh my god," I groaned pushing them both out of the way and walking to my history class. "Seriously y/n/n you can't!" Finney said running up behind me. "And why can't I?" I asked. "Because he's bad news y/n" Robin chimed in popping up beside me. I stopped walking for a second to glare at him. "And you aren't?" I asked, "you are no different than him." I walked into my history class hearing Finneys and Robin's protests of disapproval behind me. I walked over to my desk dropping my bag on the ground and sat down. My friend Wesley was usually in her before me and would always greet me with a warm smile and a wave, but his seat beside me was empty which was odd. all his stuff was gone, and the desk looked almost brand new. I furrowed my eyebrows, I looked over to Jess, his sister who shared history with us. "Hey Jess, Where is Wesley?" she looked up at me from her book, "They made him move classes." I nodded at her as she went back to reading her book.

the bell final bell rang and the last student came through the door in a hurry. the teacher took attendance and we began our lesson. as he was handing out tests when the door swung open, and all necks snapped towards it revealing a very angry Vance Hopper. "Ah, Vance! How nice of you to finally join us." Mr.Walsh exaggerated. he pointed to the empty desk beside me. he laid a piece of paper down as Vance made his way over to sit beside me. "Okay class if you look at the papers I just placed on your desks, you should see you're name and a classmate's name. now that's because you are doing an assignment, all of you." I read over my paper, and up at the top right corner, there was my name and Vance's name.

Vance Let out a sigh, I looked over at him seeing him already looking back at me. I sent him a warm smile and turned my attention back to Mr. Walsh who was still talking about some random shit. "No swapping partners like last time," he said looking at Moose. We went on with our school period. Vance kept glancing over at me throughout it. I'm sure he's not happy with the parings and is plotting some way to kill me so he doesn't have to do this stupid fucking assignment with me. "Psst!" I felt something hit my foot, I looked down to see Vance's boot moving a piece of paper over to me. he was looking at the teacher with his arms crossed over his chest, I picked up the paper and opened it.

'Hey stupid where and when do you wanna do the fucking assignment? - Vance'

I frowned at the word stupid but decided to just ignore it, he was Vance after all and he wasn't at all known to be a happy-go-lucky guy. I quickly scribbled on a piece of paper and slide it over to him with my foot. He opened it and I swear I saw him smile a little. the bell rang and all the students rushed out before the teacher could say anything else. I picked up my bag and sent Vance another warm smile before heading out of the classroom.

~Vance's Pov~

'We could go to Bruster's shake shack tomorrow around three, see you then! - y/n <;3'

I couldn't help but smile at the little heart drawn at the end. Man, I've been crushing on her since kindergarten, I always wanted to say something to her, but I couldn't ever bring myself to do it. She started hanging out with some fuck face named Wesley and it was rumored that they were dating. She was pretty, Smart, Nice, kindhearted, and Sweet. So, So Very Sweet. So I know she would never go for a guy like me. I watched as she walked out the door after smiling at me. Fuck This girl is gonna be the death of me.

~Third Person Pov~

Y/n walked out into the crowded hallway trying not to bump into any students. She walked over to her locker grabbed what she needed and left to walk out of the school building. She walked over to the bright red metal tables where she would meet up with Gwen, Finney, and Robin. They would meet up there every day after school and walk each other home. When she arrived at the table her friends were nowhere to be seen. she waited a couple more minutes just in case they were running late, but still, no show. She got up and walked off the school property, her house wasn't far from the school, so she didn't have to walk that far. as she turned down her street, she felt something rub up against her leg. she screamed and jumped forward. She turned back to look at what it could have been. There it was, The culprit. A tiny beige cat, it looked Skinny you could practically see the poor thing's rib cage.

it was looking at her with big doe eyes. it started walking over to her, meowing on its way. She debated on picking it up or not- scared that it might have rabies -She walked backward and it followed her letting out another meow. she grabbed the emergency hoodie out of her backpack and carefully picked the cat up and wrapped it in the hoodie. When she arrived home she dropped her school bag by the door and headed straight for the bathroom. she gave the cat a nice warm bath and dryer it off. she walked over to the kitchen and sat the cat on the ground, to which it just huddled up beside her feet where ever she stood. she cut up some leftover chicken and heated it up, she put some water in a tiny sauce bowl. she put them down in front of the cat and it ate it all up right away. She didn't know if the cat got lost or if it was just a stray. She picked it up to see what it was. A girl. She looked over at the clock and saw that she had to head out to meet her friends soon. she walked over to her room and placed the cat on her bed. it cuddled up in her warm blankets and fell asleep in no time.

~y/n's pov~

I put on some different clothes since I smelt like a wet cat. I grabbed my lipgloss and reapplied it and I fixed my hair so I didn't look so crazy. I heard my doorbell ring and left to go check it. it was Gwen, Finney, and Robin. "Are you ready for some fun!"

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[honestlyuniversallycupcake]

The air in Vance's basement hung heavy with the scent of burnt popcorn and the faint, metallic tang of ozone. The once-proud pinball machine, a testament to Vance's childhood obsession, lay broken on the floor, its glass shattered, its innards exposed.

Finney stood frozen, fear and guilt swirling in his stomach.

Finney: "I… I'm so sorry Vance, I didn't mean to. I just… bumped into it."

Vance, his face a mask of thunder, surveyed the wreckage. His prized possession, the source of countless hours of joy and frustration, lay in pieces.

Vance: "You just bumped into it? Finney, you practically bowled it over!"

Finney shrunk back, his eyes wide with fear. He knew Vance was upset, but he hadn't expected this level of fury. Vance, when it came to his pinball machine, was… well, let's just say he was passionate.

A slow, predatory grin spread across Vance's face.

Vance: "You know, I've always wanted to try something."

Finney's heart pounded in his chest. He had a bad feeling about this.

Finney: "Try what?"

Vance took a step closer, his eyes gleaming with amusement.

Vance: "Try to tickle you."

Finney's eyes widened. He knew Vance wasn't ticklish, but Finney was extremely ticklish and Vance, with his ability to find the most sensitive spots, was something not to fuck with.

Before Finney could react, Vance launched himself at him, his fingers digging into Finney's sides. Finney yelped, his laughter erupting in a series of surprised squeaks. He tried to wriggle away, but Vance was relentless, his touch a whirlwind of feathers and unexpected jabs.

Vance moved on to Finney's neck, eliciting a series of high pitched squeals. Finney thrashed around, trying to escape Vance's grip, but Vance was too strong, too quick.

Then, Vance went for the kill. He gently lifted Finney's shirt, revealing his stomach. Finney let out a startled gasp, his eyes wide with terror.

Vance, with a mischievous grin, blew tons of raspberries on Finney's stomach. Finney shrieked with laughter, his entire body convulsing. He tried to bury his face in his hands, but Vance was relentless, his raspberries a symphony of ticklish torture.

Finally, exhausted and defeated, Finney lay on the floor, gasping for breath. Vance, still grinning, leaned over him.

Vance: "Next time, try to avoid my pinball machine."

Finney, still recovering from his laughter, managed a weak retort.

Finney: "I will."

Vance chuckled, his anger completely forgotten.

Vance: "Good, because I think I might have just discovered my favourite game."

Finney shuddered, his eyes wide with a mixture of fear and amusement. He knew he was in for it. Vance, when it came to tickling, you probably won't make it out alive.

Finney lay sprawled on the floor, his laughter subsiding into soft whimpers. He glared at Vance, his eyes still a little watery.

Finney: "You're such a bitch..."

Vance's grin widened.

Vance: "Did you just call me a bitch, Finney?"

Finney groaned, burying his face in his hands.

Finney: "Maybe."

Vance leaned closer, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

Vance: "Did you now?"

Vance reached out and gently poked Finney's ribs. Finney yelped.

Finney: "Vance!"

Finney was trying to wriggle away. Vance, however, was already on the attack. He unleashed some more tickles, his fingers dancing across Finney's sides, neck, and stomach. Finney squirmed and giggled, trying desperately to escape Vance's grip.

Vance: "You shouldn't have said that Finney, now you're going to be punished."

Vance moved in for the kill, his fingers finding Finney's most sensitive spots. Finney shrieked with laughter, his entire body convulsing. He tried to bury his face in his hands, but Vance was relentless, his touch a symphony of playful torture.

Finally, exhausted and defeated, Finney lay still, his laughter subsiding into soft whimpers. Vance, still grinning, leaned over him.

Vance: "Maybe next time you'll think twice before calling me names."

Finney, still catching his breath, managed a weak retort.

Finney: "Never."

Vance chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement.

Vance: "We'll see about that. Now, about that apology for my poor, defenseless pinball machine…"

Finney groaned, knowing he was in for it. He had a feeling that this "apology" was going to be a long and ticklish affair.

Finney: "Apology? For what? I didn't mean to break it!"

Vance raised an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in his eye.

Vance: "Oh, so you're not sorry?"

Finney puffed out his chest, trying to appear brave.

Finney: "Nope."

Vance grinned.

Vance: "Alright then. Let's see how long you can hold out."

Vance leaned closer, his fingers tracing feathery patterns along Finney's sides.

Finney's laughter erupted immediately.

Finney: "Vance! Stop! I'm sorry!"

Vance, however, continued his assault, his fingers dancing across Finney's ribs, his neck, and even his feet. Finney shrieked with laughter, his body convulsing.

Finney: "I'm so sorry! I'm really, really sorry!"

Vance, still grinning, relented, pulling away.

Vance: "Is that all you've got?"

Finney, still catching his breath, glared at Vance.

Finney: "Yeah, I'm sorry."

Vance chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Good. Now, about that apology for calling me names…"

Finney groaned, knowing he was in for another round of tickling. He had a feeling this was going to be a long night.