I do not The Amazing World of Gumball.
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In Elmore Mall, two wolves in business suits clothes sat at a dinner.
They were both depressed, their top male model had just been poached by a better and more successful company.
"Have you called him again?" Said, Charles Wolf, asking his co-worker.
The other worker dialled the number again but the line continued to go dead.
Their model no doubt blocked them, deeming himself too big for this town.
"What do we do now? We were his agents. Where are we going to find another model with fantastic muscles?" Said, Dan Tail. "This town isn't exactly rich in extreme fitness-"
But his co-worker shooshed him with his paw.
"What?" He said.
"Look over there," Charles said and they both turned to see a large pink bunny with the most fantastic body they had ever seen.
He was posing and snapping pictures of himself every 5 seconds.
"Look at those muscles," Charles said, "Their glorious"
"And everybody is avoiding him so we know he's not a model," Said, Dan.
Both of them looked at each other before giving a woofy smile as they made their way towards the man.
"Excuse me" Said, Charles.
"Yes?" Richard Watterson said, turning around as if he was expecting for a picture to be taken.
"I and my co-worker couldn't help but notice your fantastic muscles" Said, Charles.
"Why thank you," Richard said, flexing and taking a picture of himself with duck lips.
"We both think that you are perfect, to promote our unrealistic image of what a male body should be," Dan said, giving him their business card which he took. "Think about it. You can take a picture and not look like a douchbag." Before he said. "Well, even give you 100 bucks right now as a gesture of good will and then when you've signed the contract. We will pay you 75 bucks per hour"
And Richard was stunned.
75 bucks an hour?
He wasn't too far gone that he didn't see how much that money could help his family.
What was it like to actually eat toast from an actual toaster?
What was it like to heat thing's up in a microwave that half the time wouldn't blow up?
What was it like to actually have real cereal and not just a cheap knock off?
"And if you do something stupid it's expected of you," Said, Charles, interesting him even more, as he said. "I cannot tell you how many times a Model has crashed into a building or set something on fire. A lot of models are just children in adult bodies."
"Where do I sign?" Richard said, already hooked.
Instantly Dan got out a long sheet of paper that Richard, watched roll all the way to the floor before being handed a man.
So many words...
Richard really wished his daughter Anais was here, but there was nobody around to read the stuff for him.
He was at his weakest right now but he was wary.
The wolves saw it, but they could tell he wasn't bright.
"Don't worry about the words. All this says is that you sign exclusively with us" Charles said, a lot of people don't both reading the contract anyway. "We just make a few 'small' demands like you can not gain more than 50 pounds from your current weight etc."
"Can I work on weekends?" Richard said, well since what he had to do was so small.
Both of them thought this question was weird.
"Yes. You can work on weekends" Dan said. "But it will change when you get more work because you're better known to the public"
"Good. Because my kid's need to be supervised on the weekdays because Nichole is at work" He said. "They turn into little monsters if I'm not there"
"...Okay?" Dan said.
Then Richard took the pen and began signing where they told him to.
#10 minutes later#
Richard was wrapped in a towel near the firetruck having had his eyes opened by his own kid's.
A house could have been burn down because he wanted to pose with the hose.
"I'm sorry kid's," Richard said. "I guess I went a little too far. Let me make it up to you" he unwrapped himself and put himself in the middle of both Gumball and Darwin. "Who wants pizza? And then we can go for Mexican and then we can come for Chinese."
And then he remembered, what he had done in his 'jerkdom'.
He couldn't gain 50 pounds from his current weight.
His family couldn't afford a lawsuit.
"...A-Actually you guys can get all that stuff," He said. "I'll just get a salad and some fries" making both boy's eyebrows shoot up.
He changed his tune pretty quickly, just now.
"Dad...What did you do?" Gumball said, looking at his father suspiciously.
"W-What do you mean, Gumball?" He said, showing all the signs of hiding something.
"Then why are you sweating and not looking us in the eye?" Darwin said.
Richard gave up and said. "I may or may not have... signed myself to a modelling company. And one of the terms...may or may not have been that I couldn't gain 50 pounds more than what I currently weigh. And they may or may not sue me for violating the contract if I do"
Both of them was stunned.
Their dad in his douchebagness, actually got a modelling contract?
"And they may or not have given me 100 bucks, before I signed," He said, showing them the money.
Gumball was about to chew him out but then his eyes zoomed into the cash.
No.
"Dad. I just have one thing to say..." Gumball said as Darwin thought he was going to push through his love of money for one day.
"How much are you getting paid?" He said.
Guess not.
"OH, COME ON!" Darwin said, "Mister Dad just sold himself to, no doubt a shady place and all you can think about is cash?"
"True but isn't every business a little bit shady?" Gumball said, making him pause.
"You have a good point," Darwin said.
Then they all walked to the car like it was the wrapping of a good day.
#The Watterson Home-3 hours later#
"Where are Gumball, Darwin and Richard?" Nicole said she had been home for almost an hour.
"No doubt, doing something stupid again," Anais said, watching Daisy the show.
But then they heard the sound of the car being parked and their voices coming up the steps.
"WE'RE HOME!" All three of them yelled as they walked through the door.
"And we brought food" Came the voice of Richard.
As usual.
Both of Nichole and Anais turned and were stunned.
They're eyes of course went to the food first but it quickly left and settled on Richard.
His toned chest was perfectly built, his neck was muscular and his double chin actually looked like it should be there.
It was like they were seeing a beautiful god.
Nichole dropped the cup she was holding and it shattered on the floor, but she didn't even notice.
"D-Dad?" Anias said.
"Hey, sweetie," Richard said, his voice coming out of the gorgeous looking body.
Then he and the boys took the food and dumped it onto the table.
All the while Nichole and Anais were staring.
Than Nichole managed to say something.
"R-Richard, what happened to you?" She said, "You look fantastic"
"I Know. You can go ahead and feel them" he said, he knew what she wanted and Nichole felt his chest.
"Richard, did you get plastic surgery?" She said she had never felt real muscle like this before on Richard.
"Nichole, you know where too poor for that. I worked out" He said.
"And we helped," Gumball and Darwin said.
"Thank you, kids!" She said, much to both of their's confusion.
Her eyes were still glued to his body.
"Unfortunately, after I got this body I took things a bit too far," Richard said, "If it wasn't for Gumball and Darwin, I would still be taking pictures nonstop right now and I would be a complete jerk."
He sat down while Nichole was still feeling him up.
"Oh, and he sold himself to a modelling agency," Gumball said, "So now he can't gain more than 50 pounds or they will sue him"
"Wait. What?" Anais said.
"Oh, and this is for you," Richard said.
Nichole looked at his hand and thought she was hallucinating because she swore she saw money in Richard's hand.
"The guys who I signed a contract with, gave me a hundred bucks," He said, "and I want you to have it. I know how hard you work just to keep this family afloat. So I want you to spend this money on yourself."
Nichole was stunned.
"R-Richard, I," She said.
"Take it," He said, putting it in her hand.
She felt the 100 bucks.
It was real.
And it was all for her!
"Wow. Mister Dad. That's really nice of you" Darwin said, "Miss Mom, deserves to pamper herself."
"Well, if she doesn't want it, I can-OW!" Gumball said as both Darwin and Anais stepped on both of his feet together.
"Richard. I don't know what to say" Nichole said, for the first time she could actually pamper herself and not go for the cheapest thing. "Thank you"
"And if you think that's impressive. Mister Dad is going to be making serious bank every week at his new job" Darwin said.
"Wait. Job?" Nichole said, she could have sworn he had just said 'Job'.
"U-ur. It's not a job" Richard said, as he began to sweat. "It's an 'agreement'. I work a few hours and then get paid."
"Dad, that's the exact definition of a job," Anais said.
"It is?" He said, surprised.
He was learning something new every day.
"Richard, you're not getting another Job," Nichole said. "Remember what happened when you were just a Pizza delivery boy? The world almost ended! Now, what is the phone number for the company? I'll cancel it for you." she said as she went to the phone.
"I can't. I signed a contract" He said, "And beside's, you don't know if the world would actually end because I have this job. They took pictures of me after I signed and nothing happened. Maybe, this is finally a job where the world doesn't end?"
The whole family looked at him.
"When are you expecting to start?" Nichole said, ignoring what he just said. "I'll go down there and talk to them, myself. I'm sure we'll get you out of that contract"
Then she sat down and got herself a plate, before filling her stomach with food.
Everybody noticed that Richard ate a much smaller portion of food then what he usually went for and managed to stop himself from going overboard and consuming 50 or so plates.
Then the family watched as he went down to the basement, poured oil over himself and then began to work out, even though the oil made it a 100 times harder to do anything with his hands.
But at least he looked fantastic while doing it.
"Wow. Dad is really taking being a model seriously" Anais said, then all the kid's began to leave.
Nichole stayed behind.
"Mom?" Gumball said.
"O-Oh, I'll catch up later," She said, staring at Richard as he lifted weights.
She and Richard came out together hours later when the kids were asleep.
When morning came, Nichole was glowing.
It was the first time in years, she hadn't been flattened by Richard in his sleep, the bed didn't force her to roll toward him or she didn't hear the heavy sound of Richard snoring, gasping for breath.
Extremely fit Richard was not only attractive but he was wonderful to sleep around.
Being a model could actually be an amazing thing for her and the kids.
But she had to be strong and save the universe.
"Hi. Everybody" She said, coming in with Richard, she was actually in a good mood so early in the morning and there was no bag's under her eyes.
Her kid's understandably stared.
"Mom. What happened to your eyes and why are you smiling so early in the morning?" Anais said.
"Oh, I just had a wonderful night sleep for the first time in years," She said, "I'll even make you all some breakfast" going to the kitchen.
They were all surprised when she made pancakes for them and placed it on the table.
The pancakes smelled amazing.
"Dad, what did you do?" Gumball said, taking a bite, before saying. "And can you do it again?"
"I don't know, but I'll try." He said if only he could remember what he did.
They finished the food and began to leave, Richard had told Nichole where he was working last night.
"Now, I've asked a neighbour to watch over you, kid's," Nichole said while she got to her purse.
Richard went to put a shirt on only to be stopped by her.
"Why can't we babysit?' Gumball said.
"Gumball remember the time, I and your father came home to find the remains of the house?" She said, making both him and Darwin wince.
"B-But, that's was only one time," Gumball said. "Maybe, we're more mature now"
She gave him a look, which had him looking down.
That's what she thought.
"The fridge is fully stocked in case you get hungry," She said, before grabbing his hand and leading him to the door.
The kids watched as both of them left and got into the Car.
Nichole took it upon herself to drive the car and used the navigation system to get to the building, where there were rooms designed to look like somewhere else, for the models.
She saw lot's of beautiful people and people in suits when they both walked in.
It made her feel self-conscious seeing what she was wearing.
They approached the desk.
"Mr Watterson, right on time," Said, the women at the desk, she had seen his pictures. His muscles looked more impressive in real life. "Let me call somebody to show you to your photoshoot"
"Excuse me," Nichole said.
"Yes?" The woman said, 'mysteriously' finally seeing her. "Who are you?"
It was clear Nichole wasn't wanted here but Nichole wasn't deterred.
"I'm Richards Wife," Nichole said, "And I'll like to speak to the President. There seem's to be a mistake regarding my husband"
The woman looked at her than at Richard, clearly wondering how she managed to bag somebody as good-looking as Richard.
It was funny because it was usually the other way around.
"Let me call the president secretary and then the secretary can call the president," She said, "In the meantime, please take a seat"
They both looked at the two chairs at the corner and sat on it.
Somebody came to get them 10 minutes later and they followed the cloud woman in a suit, they walked all the way to an elevator which took them to the top floor before being told to walk out while the elevator went down, leaving them behind.
Both Richard and Nichole found themselves in a high-end office that was bigger than their living room, in the middle was a long table filled with people in suits and Richard recognised immediately the two wolves who offered him the job, sitting at the table.
In the very last chair from their viewpoint, sat the most fabulous looking monkey in a suit, they both had ever seen, on the suit was a pin that said 'President'.
"Yes?" The monkey said, he wasn't happy being interrupted.
"Ur, Mister President? I'm Nichole Watterson." Nichole said, not backing down despite the stares. "I'm here about my husband Richard"
"Hi," Richard said.
"Richard Watterson. Our newest talent." The monkey said, with recognition. "I must say you look more impressive in real life."
"Oh, thank you," He said, peering at the praise.
"You see, there seems to be a misunderstanding," Nichole said, "My husband can't have a job. I know this sound crazy but the universe ends if he does. And yes, I know that my husband is really good looking but it's either keep the job or save the world and I can't do both"
"I see..." The monkey said, "And you wish to get out the contract?"
"That's right. I'm so glad that your so reasonable" She said, she thought she had to resort to violence. "What do we have to do to get out of the contract?"
Everybody turned to the monkey.
"Well, first, you have to give me back the 100 dollars." The monkey said.
"Reasonable," She said, taking out the money Richard had given her and sliding it along.
"Plus, 30 thousand dollars" The Monkey finished.
Silence, as the words sank in.
"What?" She said.
"Miss Watterson. I've already invested money into your husband" The monkey said, "Do you think the photographer, the backdrop, the computer, the printer, the makeup arts, the lights and the special effects come free? This morning, I believed that your husband would be taking pictures but instead I'm having my meeting interrupted. Pay what I've already invested into your husband and you'll be out of the contract. If you can not do this then please leave."
And neither Nichole or Richard could say a thing.
Then the monkey sighed and pressed a button.
"Yes, Mister President?" Said, a woman voice who was no doubt the clown woman they met earlier.
"Have security throw, Mrs Watterson, out and have somebody escort Richard Watterson to his first photo shoot, he's already 5 minutes late" The monkey said.
And before either of them could react, heavy Rino guards appeared and took Nichole away and Richard was escorted to his first photo shoot.
When Nichole was thrown out, she was fully expecting to see the sky turn an ominous black and lightning strike the earth.
However, nothing happened.
In fact, it was a beautiful day.
"That's weird," She said, "Could it be the very universe doesn't care?"
But wouldn't that be great for her?
"RICHARD, YOU HAVE MY BLESSING!" She suddenly said, doing a one-eighty in attitude.
She walked back to the car and drove home.
However, the whole Watterson family were soon going to learn the price and benefits that came with having somebody famous for their good looks being in the family.
And scene!
Next chapter, Richard spends an intense two days under the camera and gets paid. He comes home with stuff that makes Nichole a bit uncomfortable since it's the stuff that the house really needs but she couldn't buy because she has to stretch her paycheck. Review/fav and follow!
