A/N I'm still doing my other fic. But it is taking a while to write out chapter three. So, this will be a stress fic dump where I'll put my many prompts and short stories. I'll update these on the reg, bc it makes me feel more relevant and not dead. I was kinda worried I was gonna start flooding this site with all my fics and annoy everyone. But then I decided to just have this instead. But even if I do cheat a little. More is better right? This is how the American indoctrination works right? No, I'm just kidding. Bless this country. This is non-canon to my other fic, it's just for fun. Now to the story.
Matt types rapidly on his keyboard, he is once again recruited to write a blog promoting his friend Fluff and their team: The Penguin Village Voyagers hockey team. He is exceptionally excited to be chosen again to write for Cybersports Illustrated. He really thinks there may be a future for him in writing blogs or something. He really finds it empowering to write something and have his voice published and heard or even to have people responds to his thoughts. He smiles, he is sure that Slider would like this one especially. It was about how Fluff's skates movement on the ice and how to control or direct them in a way that would help regulate the situation and prevent falls. Okay, maybe not the most exciting thing but seeing how Slider is a skateboarder he might appreciate it. Speaking of which, Matt smiles tenderly, Slider was coming today to Penguia. He is meeting up with the gang officially to help Fluff and their team with balance. But honestly, probably just to see Matt. Especially because Matt himself asked him to come. It was no easy task either Slider loved to make him squirm sometimes.
"It'll be really fun." Matt pleads over his Skwakpad. Slider on the other side is tinkering with something giving a little troublesome smile.
"Mm, I don't know it'll be cold." He teases back through his own Skwakpad. Slider did finally have one as he was officially considered a member of the Cybersquad. Slider labeled under 'waiting on the sidelines' member. He had been crucial in helping save Motherboard repeatedly. So, that would seem the natural reason to make him a member. But really it was because he kept visiting or finding ways to see Matt during missions. Or vice versa as Matt would constantly find ways to bring Slider in to help. Everyone had just accepted this and made the necessary adjustments.
"I could get us hot chocolate." Matt bribes. Slider laughs,
"Bribery now? Okay, I can dig it. How about you make the deal a little sweeter? Its such an out of the way trip."
Matt frowns, trying to anticipate what Slider's after, "Um, what is sweeter than hot chocolate? Do you want soup too? It' not sweet but it is warm, and they do make a mean fish soup here."
Slider stops tinkering to give him a classic Slider look. The mix between irritation and amusement. Matt smiles, "So that's a yes then?"
"I'm accepting the hot chocolate but not the soup. I hate fish."
"Hey is that Matt? Tell him I said hi!" Coop yells from off-screen. Matt smiles yelling back,
"Hi Coop! Good to hear from you!"
Slider frowns, "No no, I can't deliver a message let's just keep yelling you two."
"Yea, I'm glad you called! Slider's always complaining about how he doesn't see you enough!" Coop continues yelling ignoring his son.
"Pops!" Slider hisses through clenched teeth, turning red. Matt laughs, "Aw do you feel neglected?"
Slider glares at him before shrugging a smile appearing, "I could stand to see you more."
They share a smile, Matt suddenly missing him greatly whispers, "I miss you, too."
Slider gives a spell-binding smile, "I'll see you soon then. Don't forget my hot chocolate."
"Bye Matt!"Coop yells and begins to laugh as Slider shoots him a look.
"Bye Coop!"Matt joins, laughing as well.
"Stop, would you two stop already!"Slider growls before giving in and laughing with the two.
Matt continues typing, looking for a sign of Slider, and repeat. He hears someone skid to a stop on the ice in front of him, he looks up seeing Fluff.
"Hey is Slider here yet?"
Matt nods no, and cupping his hands together blows warm air into his gloved hands. He does another sweeping look through the tiny stadium. Nothing. He hopes Slider will be here soon though. They only have so much time together before Matt'll have to leave again. He always hates leaving Slider. It's the worst part of his day.
"Hey what's Slider like anyway?"
Matt spins back to Fluff, a little shocked.
"Oh yeah, you've never met him before?"
"Nope, I just saw him briefly on a monitor when you guys were trying to collect enough snelfu's for Motherboard."
Matt starts gushing immediately, "He's so smart. He always knows what to do and he can do it. He's calm and always helps me find a way to relax in a stressful situation. He's the best skateboarder probably ever beside me. He comes off as distant and cold, but he's understanding and kind. He's really bad with compliments, like super bad. But brave, he's taken on Hacker a few times and alone. I think you'll really like him Fluff."
Fluff smiles, "I think so. You sure like him a lot."
Matt blushes, "Erm, well you know. Ha I mean—"Matt purposely cuts himself off, looking again for him. One of Fluff teammates waddles in through the player's entrance. "Hey, does anyone know a borg in a blue coat and a blue beanie?"
"Slider's here!" Matt says excitedly. Inez skates over to him. As Jackie stays in the middle of the rink, putting a hand up to giggle.
"Ooo, Matt. I wonder who that is?" Inez teases.
"Maybe the pizza delivery guy?" Jackie calls.
"That would be great." Fluff happily rubs his stomach, it begins to growl. Matt gives them an annoyed look,
"Ha ha, guys. I'm gonna go greet him." Matt shuts his laptop. Heading through the gate and past the locker room, out the double doors. He looks around for Slider. No blue beanie, no blue coat, and no borg in sight. Nothing.
"Slider?" Matt yells. He wanders around, looking at the sides of the building and general area. Still nothing. Matt shivers disappointed. His cheeks are turning red due to the cold and fingers beginning to numb. He retreats back inside. He goes through the locker room and back out to the rink. There surrounded in a crowd in the middle of the rink is Slider. Looking lost and eyes flickering around time to time seemingly looking for something. Matt can barely contain himself and shouts,
"Slider! Slider you're here!"
Slider perks up at hearing Matt's voice turning to him. Slider gives bright smile. Matt starts to run to him but slows down as the ice becomes the floor. He wobbles slowly towards Slider. Who after navigating through everyone, sweeps Matt in a tight hug. Matt hugs back, snuggling closer to the young Radster.
"Speedy, I was wondering where you were." Slider whispers. Matt laughs,
"Same. We must have passed each other."
"Guess so." Slider agrees, releasing Matt slightly. He looks at the smaller male, his hands tracing Matt's cheeks gingerly.
"You look so cold. Your cheeks are red."
Matt nods, "It's really cold out. Plus, I'm a twig, I don't think I retain heat."
Slider unzips his jacket and pulls Matt inside. Wrapping his jacket around him, "Stick close to me. I'll keep us both warm."
Jackie pipes up, "Oh no you won't, you have a job to do. You too Matt."
Slider pouts, clinging to Matt, "But Jackieeeee. He'll turn into a Mattsicle."
Matt holds on too, mirroring Slider's comical whiny voice, "Yea Jackieeeee! I'll freeze!"
"Noooooooo." Jackie answers sliding over. Inez agrees,
"Come on guys, you can hang later. These guys only have 2 hours left of reserved rink time, okay?"
Slider rests his cheek briefly on Matt's head, "Fine."
Slider kisses the groove of Matt's red nose. Matt becomes a deeper hue of red. Slider turns throwing a smile over his shoulder as he skates back to the team. "Bye Matt."
"Uh, yea." Matt finishes weakly, his boyfriend is overwhelming sometimes. He should wear a warning sign, will trigger swooning if provoked it might have saved Matt a few times. He sways his way back to solid ground. He pops open his laptop to observe Slider teach the team about balance. Matt watches Fluff and Slider shake in the introduction. At first, they both seem nervous around the other but soon are working off each other. Matt can see from their expressions they enjoy the other's company. The team finishes and honestly Slider did really well at teaching them. True, he wasn't always able to communicate what he was thinking but made up for it with his patience with reteaching. Matt is really proud of him. Fluff and the team hit the locker rooms and Slider after chatting with the girls, heads over to Matt. Matt finishes up the last sentence.
"And with that, the skateboarder unifies the small division between the Hockey and Skateboarding. Truly showing the skill he possesses."
"Hm, trying to charm me with writing?" Slider leans on the small fence separating them. Matt looks up, his words coming out in small white puffs.
"Maybe, I know how to work my way into your good graces."
Slider lays his hand on Matt's, holding his hand. "It doesn't take too much effort to do that."
Matt's hazel eyes search Slider's big brown ones. He smiles, "I don't know about that. I practically begged to get you here."
Slider lets out a chuckle, "Speaking of, where is my hot chocolate?"
Matt puts his computer away in his computer bag. He swings it over his shoulder and smiles.
"Demoted from specialist writer to coffee boy. Ah, my career was short-lived."
"Let's not lie, you were always the coffee boy."Slider winks at him mischievously.
"Okay, now you're not getting any."
"Are we sure?"
"Oh, yea. You just wasted a trip here."
"Wasted's not the word I would use."
Matt gives him a look before smiling. Slider after throwing his stuff over. Hops over the fence but his foot snags a little, and as he falls slightly. Matt rushes forward to catch him. He does and Slider gives him an endearing look,
"My hero."
Matt smiles cutely and pulls Slider up. When he's balanced, Matt leans up and kisses Slider gently. The kiss is shy and soft but loving nonetheless. Slider loops his arms around Matt's slim waist pulling him closer. Matt and Slider part, Slider looks at him happily. Matt and he hold the look for a good minute,
"I'm glad you're here, you did really good today with teaching everyone."
"I'm a teen of many talents."
Matt shakes his head in a playful manner, he looks at Slider's hat. He recognizes it, "Is that Coop's hat?"
"Yea, he's probably going crazy looking for it right now. That'll teach him to reveal my secrets."
"Ah man, that's great! Poor Coop." Matt laughs.
"What can I say, I'm pretty petty sometimes." Slider remarks. Matt loops his arms around Slider's neck,
"You really are nothing but trouble, Skaterboi."
"Did you expect anything less?"
"Alright alright, you two, any more and the ice is gonna melt from all this." Digit flies in from above.
"Digit, where have you been?" Matt calls, Slider smiles as well. Digit lands and shakes the ice off his propeller.
"Took a wrong turn at the last ice field, stumbled on this cute little village, and their coffee shop was having a special. So, I got directions and everyone hot chocolate. It'll be here soon in a little truck."
Slider smiles, "So there's my hot chocolate."
A/N-That's it for the first one. The next few will range in their ages. So always read the author note, lol I hope you read this one to know that. It won't affect it too much, but there might be violence ahead. Idk a lot is in the air.