Morby FanFic Pt. 1: Secret revealed

Another brisk Autumn morning at the park. Skips was busy fixing the cart from another one of Mordecai and Rigby's infamous adventures, pops was strolling about enjoying the colors and beauty that fall brought to nature, Muscleman and High Fives Ghost were snorting back and forth to each other sitting at the front of their trailer. Back at the house Mordecai and Rigby were still asleep.

It was their day off so they were spending it as usual, bumming it. Mordecai asleep in his bed and Rigby huddled under his mass of clothes on the small exercise trampoline. As the friends were still fast asleep, a loud abrupt knock came at their door. Mordecai stirred then sat up in his bed.

"What is it?" Mordecai asked.

"It's a beautiful day outside, why don't you guys go out and enjoy it instead of lazing about on your day off"? It was Benson with another reason to criticize them.

"Come on man it's our day off. We should be able to spend it however we want".

"Alright, if you two slackers barely work normally then I'm not surprised that this is how you spend your days off". Benson retorted then walked off.

~Ugh! Why does he always have to have some kind of input about what we do?~ Mordecai looked at the clock which read 10:00 am.

"Man weak". Mordecai threw his legs over the side of his bed and stood up. He walked to the pile where Rigby was sleeping. "Hey Rigby, it's time to get up" Mordecai coaxed. A slight rustling came from the stack followed by a low groan. "Come on man. We should really get up".

"But it's our day off". Rigby groaned in a muffled tone from his heap.

Mordecai always thought it was cute how Rigby was so stubborn. Mordecai has had feelings for Rigby for a few years now. It really didn't kick in until after they started working at the park and were spending more time with each other. The more time He spent with the little raccoon, the more he grew on him. Mordecai hasn't been able to tell Rigby his feelings out of fear of rejection, ridicule, and embarrassment. He keeps chasing Margaret to hide the fact that he's gay but the charade has just become a chore. He decided he will tell him today, no matter what.

"I know dude but it's a really nice day and I thought we could go grab some coffee then head to the arcade". Mordecai attempted to coax Rigby some more. Rigby sat up with a big yawn. His tiny frame bent and skewed as he erupted in a weary groan.

(R)"Alright fine. But you're paying".

(M)"It's a date". Mordecai mumbled.

(R)"What was that"?

(M)"Nothing".

The two went down stairs and went into the kitchen. Mordecai got out cereal, milk, and two bowls.

"Dude I can get my own cereal". Rigby said.

"It's cool dude, I got it".

Mordecai wanted to be sweet for Rigby. He is sure that to Rigby it's just weird, but Mordecai knew his intentions. Mordecai brought The bowls of cereal to the table. Him and Rigby eat away at their breakfast.

"So, what's with the wake up call"? Rigby asked.

"Oh Benson knocked on the door saying we should get up. He just came to tell us we're lazy".

(R)"Man he is such a jerk".

(M)"I know. I mean, we do kind of slack of at work, but it's our day off. We should be able to have a day off without ridicule".

(R)"Pffft, we work plenty".

Mordecai rolled his eyes with a slight grin. ~Stubborn as always~ Mordecai and RIgby finish their cereal and placed the bowls in the sink. They then put on some jackets and left to go get coffee at the shop where Margaret works. On the way they pass two men walking and holding hands. Rigby looks and chuckles making a jokingly disgusted face to Mordecai. Mordecai just smiles awkwardly at the raccoon.

The pair finally arrive at the coffee shop. They enter the shop through the double doors. In the shop are a few tables full of people having a hot, morning coffee on a cool autumn day.

"Hey guys"! Margaret exclaims in her usual cheerful tone. Rigby waves, Mordecai waves sheepishly to the bird.

(Ma)"You guys are up early on your day off".

(R)"Yeah, Benson came and bugged us about being lazy".

(Ma)"What? That's lame. It's your day off".

(R)"I know"!

(Ma)"Hey Mordecai"?

(Mo) "Yeah Margaret"?

(Ma)"There's an awesome party tonight over at Box. You wanna come"?

(Mo)"Nah I'm good. Thanks for the offer though".

Margaret and Rigby both look a bit surprised that Mordecai would deny the invitation. Mordecai normally never turned down a chance to get close to Margaret.

"Alright, if you change your mind shoot me a text". Margaret stated.

(Mo)"Sure thing".

The friends continued drinking their coffee. When they finished they threw away the cups, waved bye to Margaret and Eileen, then left. After a bit of silence while heading to the arcade, Rigby speaks up. "Dude I can't believe you turned down that invite". Mordecai looked down slightly.

"Why? It's just a dumb party at a dumb club".

"I know but you never pass up a chance to get next to Margaret". Mordecai scowled when Rigby said that. "Well I wanted to spend time with you. Is that alright"? Rigby blushed a little bit and looked straight ahead. "Yeah man, alright". The two continued there walk talking about Halloween and all the candy they are gonna get. It was mid September so Halloween was only a month and a half away. Mordecai loved how Rigby got all energetic and and lit up talking about it.

The friends arrived at the arcade. It was filled with people, but mostly just teenagers. When they enter the door they see more clearly, people pressing away at buttons on the large machines, blasting away with fake pistols attached to some of the games, and the sound of coins clinking in the change making machine. Rigby's eyes widened as he spotted a new game in the arcade. "Ah dude check it out. This ones new. We should totally play".

"Agreed. I'll go make change". Mordecai left Rigby at the console and made his way to the change machine. He inserted a ten dollar bill and stood patiently as the coins fell into the slot. He retrieves the change and turns to head back to Rigby but sees that two teenagers were harrassing Rigby.

"Dude how can you even play a game? You're way too short". One teenager remarks. He is wearing a large hoodie with some band printed on it, a back pack that looked pretty full, and jeans that looked uncomfortably tight.

"I've seen him here before. He doesn't even know how to play, he just mashes buttons". The other teenager chimes in. He is wearing a beanie, a hoodie, and camouflage cargo pants. "Hey back off you two. It's none of your business". Mordecai intervenes as he approaches. "How old are you guys anyway? Don't you have anything better to do"?

"We're 18, piss off"! The teen with the camo cargo pants shoves Rigby to the floor as he speaks. Mordecai grabs the kid by his hoodie and tries to intimidate the guy (older than he expected) "Mordecai don't"! Rigby's face was filled with concern. "You should listen to your friend". The teen Mordecai is holding says and punches him in the ribs while he is distracted by Rigby. Mordecai falls to a knee grabbing his side. Rigby starts trying to defend him but Rigby isn't really all that tough. The other guy in the camo pants punches Rigby and sends him to his back.

"Don't you ever hit him"! Mordecai yells as h lands a solid hit to the guys jaw. He falls to the ground but the one with the back pack catches Mordecai in the face from the side. Mordecai falls completely this time and the two guys start kicking him. Rigby is freaking out at this point.

A man walks over and pulls the two guys away from Mordecai. "I won't have any of that in my arcade"! The man snapped. He is wearing blue jeans and a black polo shirt with a name tag that read 'Manager' and 'Bill'. He dragged the two to the door and tossed them out. He came back to Mordecai and Rigby. Mordecai was just standing up, "You two alright"? Bill asks. "Yeah thanks". Rigby replies as he looks at Mordecai. Mordecai's face was already a bit bruised and his cheek was swollen. He also had a bloody beak. "I'm sorry about those two". Bill says while helping Mordecai stand completely. "It's all good. Not your fault". Mordecai says with a groan.

After a short conversation with the manager the pair decide to leave. The walk back is uncomfortably silent. Rigby was looking up at Mordecai checking to make sure he was okay. When they got back to the park it was 1:00 pm. They sat down at a bench where no one was around and began to talk. "Dude, I told you no to fight them." Rigby snaps. "What was I supposed to do? Let them harass you"? Mordecai snapped back aggressively.

(R)"Dude you've been acting weird all day"!

(M)"How"?

(R)"First you get me breakfast, then you turn down Margaret's invite, then you get all defensive at the arcade. What's up"? Rigby asks throwing his arms in the air.

Mordecai sighs and looks down to the ground. He wondered if he should tell Rigby about his feelings, or if it would be best to hide them away and keep the friendship where it was. "Dude? Answer me"! Rigby said impatiently. Mordecai looked over the the raccoon with a serious expression which took Rigby aback. "Dude, I don't want to say or do anything that could mess things up". Rigby looked at Mordecai a bit confused. "What do you mean"? Mordecai takes a deep breath and turns to face his long time friend.

(M)"I like you dude".

(R)"I like you too dude, that's why I am asking what's up".

(M)"No dude I mean... I like, like you. Like, more than a friend".

Rigby sat silent frozen in shock at what was being said. "I have for a while now. I never wanted to say anything because I was afraid you'd think I'm a freak or something. I didn't want to chance losing you even as a friend". Mordecai finished his thought. Rigby spoke after another short silence. "I don't think you're a freak". Mordecai looked at him surprised. "You don't"? "No man, because... I have liked you like that too".

(M)"What?! And you never told me"?

(R)"I'm too shy for that! Besides, you're the brave one. Why didn't you tell me sooner"?

(M)"How was I supposed to know you liked me like that"?

Rigby blushed a deep red. "Eileen is the only girl to ever hit on me and I always get uncomfortable". He begins to twiddle his thumbs and look down. "I only ever want to hang out with you and I get jealous whenever you hang out with someone else". His was deepening. Mordecai sat mouth slightly agape. He couldn't believe he never caught on. "I'm sorry dude". Silence fell over the two again for a moment. "But when we passed those two dudes holding hands you made that disgusted face". Mordecai pointed out. "Yeah, to hide how I am so you wouldn't think that I was the weird one".

Mordecai was in shock. He was happy to know that Rigby liked him but felt bad for not noticing. "So... Do you wanna... be my b-boyfriend"? Mordecai managed to ask. Rigby looked up to the blue jay with big eyes. "S-s-sure". He answered with a smile. The two embraced in a passionate hug that felt like it was just waiting to happen. Mordecai couldn't believe that Rigby actually liked him back.