When it came to Geoff, Michael was a total kiss up. "Brown nose baby," is what Geoff would call him. At first, the kissing up and idolizing was almost quiet and subtle such as offering Geoff a favor or even bring Geoff coffee when he came in for work.

"You never bring me coffee, my boi," Gavin said in a somewhat disappointed tone, but mostly because he just craved coffee for the moment. After Gavin said that, Michael felt somewhat bad as if he weren't treating the others equally. Then he shrugged his shoulders. Maybe the other didn't even care. As long as Geoff cared.

It was noted and even joked about Michael having a thing for Geoff. During a Let's Build, Geoff and Gavin actually talked about the subject for possibly at least fifteen minutes.

"So, you think Micoo-uh…" Gavin started.

"What?" Geoff asked as if he didn't noticed anything with Michael at all.

"Well, Geoff. I-I think he likes you. Do you see how he treats you?"

The gent hesitated. Honestly, he didn't even think about it. Sure the lad brought Geoff coffee and did favors for Geoff, but a crush?

"I haven't even really thought about it, Gav. Does it seem like it?" Geoff asked. He felt a blush creep on his cheeks which was odd. The last time he blushed about someone liking him was way back in highschool. It felt odd.

"Geoff, you bloke, duh. If you were to look at it from my perspective, or any of the other guys' perspective, you would see."

Geoff was silent for a few moments until he decided to ask another question.

"I-is it a bad thing that he may like me? S-should I take it as a bad thing?..."

"I don't think so, but you never know, Geoff. My boi is pretty special."

The kissing up progressed and got worse by the day. As soon as Geoff would ask a question either regarding a Let's Play, or even in their outside life, Michael would always answer or know the correct answer.

In the Let's Plays, he'd follow Geoff around, just so they don't "lose each other".

"It's GTA, Mike. There's a thing called a 'map'," Geoff said, emphasizing the word "map" sarcastically. Michael almost huffed in embarrassment as the guys were snickering.

"Michael is Geoff's little baby," Jack laughed heartily. The guys continued to laugh and Michael felt his cheeks light up from the attention he was receiving; a little mixture of embarrassment and anger.

"Shut the fuck up, guys; it isn't like that," the ginger said, adjusting his beanie to cover up some more of his head, as if he were trying to retreat inside the hat.

"Now now, baby Mikey, Daddy Geoff-y wouldn't want his baby to say such naughty words," Ryan teased. Ray bit his lip to try and contain his almost outburst of laughing.

Geoff felt uneasy about the whole thing and kept quiet. He wanted to tell the guys to shut up, but honestly they weren't doing anything wrong; playful teasing is all. No hatred intended. He saw how Michael's glow began to diminish, however, as the taunting continued. His brown eyes were no longer shining with happiness, or even rage; they were just dull and dim of any life.

"Says the guy who, like, fucks a cow for fun," Michael shot back.

"Ooooooohhhhh," the guys commented. "Low blow, Ry," Gavin stated.

Ryan just rolled his eyes, not even thinking about the actual hatred sincerity of Michael's taunt. "Yeah, whatever. At least Edgar knows his place-his hole," he winked at Geoff as a subtle innuendo and maybe even a little hint that Geoff needs to set things straight with Michael and to put him in his place. Geoff shuddered. Why did things have to go this way?

With a sigh, Geoff put down his controller and checked the time. 12:21 PM.

"Lllllllets pause," Geoff monotonically stated; no life or joy being in the words as they usually are when he has to end a Let's Play or when Ray begins the Let's Play.

"I'm starved," Ray said as he motioned towards Gavin. "You buying, right, boi?" Ray asked.

"Yeah, boi," Gavin answered as they left to go get some food. Geoff sighed. It didn't seem right for Gavin to call Ray his boi. That was Michael; team Nice Dynamite. Ryan and Jack decided to leave although they had brunch earlier. They were talking about something that caught Geoff's guard, the word "daddy" being heard a lot. The curly haired ginger was putting away his controller and adjusting his beanie before looking at Geoff with a sad, insecure smile.

"H-hey. W-wanna grab some lunch? My treat…" Michael offered, his voice trailing off as if Geoff just interrupted him.

"Uh, I-Mike, uh…" Geoff babbled, almost panicking of how much of a stuttering idiot. He sounded like he ran his hands through his hair and exhaled a huff.

"Michael, you know I care about you, right?" Geoff asked.

"If it's about what happened, like, ten minutes ago, I don't wanna hear it-"

"Michael, shut up. I'm your boss," Geoff announced. Michael fell silent with his words, but there was a gulp that could be audibly heard.

"Michael, I care about you. I saw how you looked when they were teasing you. This is messing you up, Mike, and I'm worried about it. What's up with you? You've been almost following me everywhere, which I don't mind since I enjoy your company, but you don't even want to interact with the others and whenever you do, you're short and harsh-"

"I'm always short and harsh with my words," Michael interrupted.

"That isn't the point. You know damn well what I mean. You're not acting like yourself Michael. Tell me what's going on," Geoff practically demanded, leaving no room for Michael to squeeze himself out of this situation.

Michael was looking at his shoes now, his hands in his hoodie pocket. He pouted, thinking about what he wanted to answer.

"Michael. Come on. The sooner we can get this over with the sooner-"

"I like you okay? I like you a lot," Michael finally said. His words no longer had life in them, just like his was taken back. He was expecting the answer, but was still shocked to receive the truth. His lips felt dry and he actually felt his heart leap. It's been a long time since he felt this way about anyone who confessed their liking for him. He looked at the ginger who was staring dead into Geoff's blue eyes. Michael's eyes were almost apologetic; Geoff did not understand why. There was an awkward period of silence that involved continuing to look at his shoes until Geoff cleared his throat.

"H-how long have you felt this way?"

"Almost a year, now," Michael answered with an almost shameful frown. "I didn't know how you would take it. I'm guessing no one really is taking it well-"

"Shut up. Who said that? I'm taking it well-" the gent stopped himself, but it was too late. He already told Michael that he didn't mind. Michael almost beamed.

"Really?"

"Of course, Michael. Gavin and I were actually talking about it...I...I don't know how to feel, but I am not-" he sighed, trying to find his words.

"Can I call you daddy?"

Geoff looked at the ginger who wore the cutest pouty face ever. Geoff almost wanted to pinch his cheeks, but he smiled and erased the idea. "I-uh...why?"

Michael felt his cheeks light up with red. This time is was embarrassment entirely.

"I've...don't know. I've always wanted to belong to someone...who...has...authority."

"And you want to call them daddy?" Geoff asked.

"I-I mean, it's just a little...thing I have. C-can I?" Michael asked again.

Geoff almost grinned. This wasn't a Michael he's ever seen before. He likes it...but not at work.

"Are you gonna stop being this little defensive, following puppy and be the old Michael again?" Geoff asked. Michael nodded.

"Sure, baby. You can call me daddy...outside of work.

"Y-you're actually wanting to hang outside of work?..." the lad's voice sounded hopeful. Geoff couldn't help himself, now. He was grinning and practically laughing with joy.

"Well, duh, baby boy. How else are you gonna get closer to daddy?"

He saw Michael shiver and it almost made him shudder as well. He practically is controlling the boy now, from what Michael says he's into. Authority.

"I have one last question, though, Michael," Geoff began.

"Go ahead, daddy," Michael answered, grabbing his wallet and shoving it in his pocket.

"You said you like authority. So….l-let's say...I don't know-Ryan. What if Ryan was your boss...and not me...would you like him instead...and not me?"

Michael rolled his eyes. "No offence; Ryan may look hot in an authoritative position, but he's way too crazy psychotic for me. Have you not experienced his Mad Kingliness? Even if he was my boss, I'd still fall for you. You're my daddy now," Michael answered as he pulled Geoff in for a long hug.

Geoff felt awkward. Here he was hugging one of his own employees allowing them to call him daddy and even considering taking this relationship to the next level. Perhaps actually dating.

"Michael, do you even know how old I am?"

"Don't care," Michael answered, snuggling his face against Geoff's hoodie. It smelled like a cologne that reminded him of home. He felt safe in Geoff's arms. He seemed familiar; something Michael wanted in a lover-a protector.

"God, Michael, you're totally set for me, huh?" Geoff asked, rubbing Michael's back, almost tempting himself to actually kiss the boy's head.

"Nothing's gonna change my mind either, daddy," Michael said as he then snuggled his head into the crook of Geoff's neck, his fiery red curls tickling Geoff's neck and collarbone.

Geoff smiled and finally allowed himself to kiss Michael's head. "You're a crazy son of a bitch, Michael. I think this is going to turn out amazingly."

Michael finally pulled away from Geoff. "So where do you wanna go? My treat-"

"You know the dad has to pay. It isn't ethical for his baby to pay. If I made you pay, I really wouldn't be a good daddy, huh, baby?"

Michael could not stop blushing as Geoff said that. He was shuddering as he nodded. "O-okay, daddy, whatever you say. H-how are the guys gonna take this?"

"We will tell them when they're ready. They aren't ready at the moment," Geoff said as he took Michael's hand, heading down to finally go grab some lunch.

"AH, NO, MICOO," Gavin yelled as he saw that he was taking severe damage from Michael's diamond sword, but already died and respawn before he could do anything about it.

Michael laughed. "Hah, my boi. Think again about fucking with me, you're dead."

Geoff smiled as he realized that the old Michael was back. No longer the defensive Michael who just followed Geoff everywhere like a puppy, but he was his original rage angry self.

They were in the middle of the I Spy Let's Play on Minecraft when Geoff saw that Michael was not trying to spy rare occurrences, but rather, Michael was building a home; a home of Ryan kept fucking up.

"RYAN, fucking go away!" Michael yelled as he began to hit Ryan who was just laughing as he stole Michael's blocks.

"Hey, Michael, is this man giving you trouble?" Geoff asked.

Michael didn't even think about what he was responding. Being with Geoff for almost 3 months, Michael has developed a routine to answer Geoff in the way he always does outside of work.

"No, daddy, I'm fine-"

"Did you just fucking call Geoff daddy?" Ray asked.

Everyone, with the exception of Geoff, bursted into laughter of disbelief.

"I KNEW IT!" Ryan proclaimed in victory.

"Oh, my God. Please tell me we didn't accidentally not press the record button," Jack said.

"It's on, boi," Gavin laughed, practically wiping a tear that escaped his eye.

Michael was in tears. Angry, embarrassing tears that made him drop his controller and leave the room. Geoff was in total disbelief about the whole thing. "Michael!" he called after his baby and went after him.

The rest of the crew was confused about the whole thing and decided to take a Let's Pause, courtesy of Ray.

Michael was already down the hallway before Geoff could catch up to him.

"Get away from me, I'm a disgusting pig," Michael cried, but hypocritically burying his head into Geoff's shoulder, trying to contain his crying.

"There, there, baby. No. There's no reason to call yourself that. Don't listen to them, hon, they don't understand," Geoff tried to comfort Michael with his words as much as he could.

"Yeah right. I knew this was a bad idea-"

"Take that back. Right now. Take it back!" Geoff demanded and Michael nodded frantically, apologizing.

"I'm sorry! I take it back…"

Geoff leaned Michael in for a kiss which made the lad smile. "I don't want you to say things like that or think stuff like that. It's perfectly okay. They're the one's who need to get a clue."

Michael snuggled into his daddy's chest again and breathed in his cologne. Home.

After lots of apologizing and make up hugs, Michael was back at the Let's Play. Gavin agreed entirely that he would edit out that part.

At first, the boys were shocked about Geoff and Michael's relationship, but after a while, it seemed actually comforting to have a couple in the team.

"I told you they would understand, baby," Geoff said after a long day at work before Michael and him left the building.

"Yeah, but still. The way they found out still embarrasses me. Are you sure they're okay with me calling you daddy?"

"Yeah, but per your request, they always edit out the daddy parts. So try not to say it a lot during a Let's Play. Otherwise we are just gonna have to start censoring it.

Michael laughed. "Fine."