Dinner was over and the hooded employees of Deathklok were cleaning up the table and tidying up the studio like they did every night as the band began to go to bed. Nathan and Murderface were the first to take off. Then the employees were finished and they took their leave. So then it was only Toki and Pickles left in the living room. No one had seen Skwisgaar since he had left before.

"mm Toki.. I'm going ta bed" Pickles said deciding there was no point in staying up.

"But whos I going to watch sponge bobs pants with?" Toki asked his cute smile on his face.

Pickles laughed shrugging. He sat back down on the couch his arms propped up on the back.
"eh alright" He said returning Toki's smile.

Toki crawled over from his macaroni statues and cross legged in front of Pickles on the floor. They watched the first episode Toki laughing at every stupid joke that just mildly interested Pickles but it was better than being alone in his room. Then just as Pickles was finally relaxing for the first time all day Skwisgaar decided it was time to get something to eat. Pickles' heart sank as the tall handsome sweedish man walked in carrying a plate of fried steamed soy beans and a bowl to put his empty shells in.
Without a word he simply sat down beside Pickles and crossed his legs as he stared with half lidded eyes at the screen.

"Swkisgaar does you likes Sponge Bob Pants?" Toki asked excitedly shifting to look at him.
Skwisgaar smiled and laughed at him but not in a mean way

"I don't knows Toki Is never seen its" Skwisgaar admitted looking at the screen with one eye brow cocked.

"Is my favorite" Toki stated looking back.

All the while Pickles' heart was beating his ribcage to a pulp. What was wrong with him. He couldn't have a crush on his band mate. Skwisgaar was a GUY... Pickles wasn't gay was he. He was so confused that it gave him a headache.

"Wants some?" Skwisgaar asked breaking his train of thought.

"Eyh?" Pickles jumped and stared at him just as frightened as he had before.

"Heh heh Dos you wants some?" Skwisgaar repeated.

"I dos!" Toki said jumping up and snatched up a pod. "Yum! trys one Pickles theys good!".

"Ehhh Sure" Pickles said slowly reaching out and taking a pod "Yeehhh How do I eat it?" He asked embarrased.

He regretted not watching Toki.

"Likes this" Skwisgaar said picking up one and gently squeezing the beans into his mouth.

"Oh... okey thanks" Pickles said looking at his pod. He did as Skwisgaar had showed him then chewed with a disgusted expression on his face.

"Ac-chly it's pretty good" Pickles admitted smiling for only a moment before he realized Skwisgaar was returning his smile. Pickles' expression dropped to his terror again.

"Whats wrongs wit joos?" Skiwgaar asked seriously. It never crossed his mind that last night had meant something to Pickles. Truth be told it meant something too him as well but he refused to say anything and he was already well practiced in keeping his emotions in.

"Nothing" Pickles said leaning away from him. He swallowed hard looking away hiding the tears that were so unlike him brimming in his eyes.

"Pickles I's probably not speaks english as good as peoples but I's certainly nots stupid dumbs" Skwisgaar said a little angrily as he set his plate and bowl on the floor.

"Now tells whats wrong".

Toki was looking from Pickles to Skwisgaar as he bit his lip. He could see Pickles crying and could sense the chemistry between them. They seemed to be ignoring it... that was the problem.

"Tells me Pickles" Skwisgaar said in nearly a yell. His hands were balled into fists as a sob got caught in his throat.

Pickles heard his gag and his head lifted slightly the tears that were just barely holding on falling as he did so.

Skwisgaar held another sob in. His emotions were getting the better of him now.. just because the drummer was crying.

"Tells me...please" Skwisgaar begged. Pickles turned his head to look at him as Toki shut off the tv. He looked away to leave them alone as he slowly stood and walked out of the room.

For a moment the two simply looked at each other as Skiwgaar gritted his teeth as his nails began to cut into his hands. Pickles starred wide eyed at the blood dripping slowly off Skwisgaar's finger tips.

"I needs to hear joos says it" Skwisgaar forced out as a single tear slid down his cheek. Pickles looked back to Skwisgaar's face. He hesitantly reached his hand out to brush the tear away. Skwisgaar caught his hand as Pickles' hand touched his face. Pickles gasped as Skwisgaar's blood began to drip from his hand.

"I-" Pickles started forcing himself to look away from the blood again. He couldn't stand the thought of hurting this creature any more than he had already.

"I-... I Love you Skwisgaar" Pickles said slowly. Skwisgaar smiled his single tear to be followed by ten thousand more before the end of the night.
"I loves joos too Pickles" Was all that Skwisgaar to manage out.