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If Only;
Chapter twelve/ 'The Truth'
Rated; T/ L
(Bender's POV)
I look around.
"Did it work, Professor?" I asked, looking down at my arms, seeing metal, "Ohhh..." I must admit I am not impressed.
"Bender, don't you remember?" Leela asked. I see Big Boots with that usual look of displeasure on her face.
"Remember what?" I asked slowly, I glance over at Fry to see he has tears in his eyes.
"You died in human form." Leela replies.
"I di.. I died..? So, how did I get back this way?" I am a robot and I am confused. Why didn't this work? Awh, Professor's a scab artist.
Fry still hasn't taken his eyes off me.
"Fry." Leela simply replied.
"Fry?" My eyes darted from the cyclops back to Fry whose expression is hard to process.
"We convinced Professor to build this machine and dug you up." Fry's voice was shaky.
"Dug me up? I was buried?" I pondered. "Eh, well, it's not like it's the first time. D'you really rob my grave for me?"
"Uh-huh." Fry sounded nervous. His hands are clasped together in front of him and he just looks like a child. So innocent and pure.
"Don't you remember dying on the table, Bender?" Leela asked.
"Everybody, give Bender a minute, this has to be a lot to absorb." Professor spoke up.
"Especially since his dying words were that he loved Fry." Amy happily blurted out. I looked over and saw Leela blush. How did Amy know? She wasn't in the room when we started this project.
"I.. I told you?" I asked, my voice dropping.
Fry nodded, "Yeah.. you did."
"Uh, Professor, why don't we go work on that latest invention of yours in the Clamitorium." Leela offered.
"What invention? Who the hell are you?" Professor shouted in sudden irritation, before his demeanor changed all together. "No matter.. Leela, why don't you help me with my latest invention.. To the Clamitorium!" The old scientist shouted pointing his finger to the air and shuffling out of the room.
"Amy, let's leave them alone." Leela whispered as she pulled on the pink sleeve of Amy's.
Amy blinked at Leela like she had two eyes.
"Why?" And then she got it, "Oh. OH, yeah! Coming." The Martian nit-wit hurried off following behind Leela as they left. Alone.
"Fry, I..." I looked up at him, he had this angry look in his eyes.
"Why did you have to be so stupid? I nearly lost you forever." He scolded.
I briefly searched my memory files to remind me why I did what I did. Okay, now I know why he's upset.
"I didn't know how you'd take it. I couldn't do anything with you no how." I 'shrugged'.
"I don't give a shit about that, Bender. You're my best friend. I would have accepted you however, you didn't have to go try and change. Don't you ever do this to me again. You have no idea what you put me through." Fry said loudly, looking me dead in the eyes. He sounded so frustrated.
"I'm sorry, Fry." Is all I can muster.
Fry swallowed, then took a deep breath. "How do you really feel, Bender? Be honest with me. Like you were that day on the couch when you told me you'd miss me if I died. Tell me the truth, I need to hear it."
"I..." I don't know if I can.
"Do you love me, Bender?" Fry braved asking. That was a bold move, if I do say so myself.
I redirected my eyes. "Yes." I stared back up at him.
"Just like a pet?"
"No."
"Like a gorilla and a kitty? Like a human and a dog?" He inquired.
"No."
"Then how?"
"Like two humans... I am in love with you. Like you and Colleen, like you and Leela." I replied sadly, I averted my eyes. Afraid of what comes next, but it felt good to get it out at least.
I waited to hear the sound of the automatic door shutting behind Fry as he left me forever. But, that's not what I heard. I didn't hear anything.
I felt Fry grab my head as he took a slow breath. I looked over at him as he stared me in the eyes.
Fry wet his lips and said softly. "There is no me and Leela. Not anymore."
The next thing I felt was Fry pressing his lips against my mouth. He's actually kissing me! What if this isn't real? I am flooded with all these so-called emotions robots aren't supposed to have (take with large dose of sarcasm.) Shock, fear, hope, love. If I had a heart, it'd be racing. But, whatever that thing is that keeps me alive, has sped up to ninety. I'm not so sure what it's called at the moment. I'm not sure what my name is either. I think it starts with a 'B'.
I just close eyes taking it in. The feel of the warm human's lips is so wonderful. I risk wrapping my arms around Fry's mid-section and pulling him closer to me. I relax when he doesn't resist.
Fry pulls back and stares into my eyes, resting his forehead against mine. His hands move up further on my head just holding it.
"Don't you ever do that to me again. I can't lose you again, Bender." He sighed softly. "I love you."
Did I hear him correctly? Did he just say he loves me?
"You..."
"I love you too.. I'm sorry I never saw it before... but I'm not going anywhere ever again." Fry promises.
"I love you, Fry." I whispered.
And Fry presses his lips to mine again and I can feel the human's heart beating in his chest. His arms are wrapped around me and I hold to him just tightly enough. My human. I sighed. My Fry. Sure, there's voices in the back of my programming telling me this is so not macho. But, they can go rot in Robot Hell. I nearly lost Fry once. I won't do it again.
--xx--
(Leela's POV)
I stand in the doorway, smiling at the heartfelt moment that is taking place before me. Fry is clutching tightly to Bender, and Bender has his arms wrapped around Fry's waist. Maybe it's odd for Bender to show any form of emotion and not seem totally heartless. But, hey, he found someone he loved. Love has this irritating way of softening up people.. and I guess, robots as well.
"Aw, they're so sweet." Amy squeals in a whisper. She's standing beside me laying her head on my shoulder. Her nose is scrunched up as she is smiling. And it may have not happened had I not of told Amy what happened the day Bender died and she just blurted it out randomly. I swore the Martian to secrecy, but she never minds. Spoiled brat.
She's really a sweet girl, once you get passed her rich snobby phasod. But, I think most of the time she just does that because she's naive. Shallow, but naive.
"Yeah.." I sighed. "It really is."
Me and Amy turned around at the same time and leave the new couple behind.
"It's about time, y'know?" Amy stopped. "Sorry about you and Fry though." She added.
"It's okay, Amy. It was kinda like dating my brother." I didn't catch that one. "If I had a brother, that is."
Amy blinked, looking up at me. She didn't catch it. I laughed and threw my arm around her shoulders and guided her along.
"C'mon, let's go get a drink." I offered, being friendly.
"But, I thought you said you didn't get paid today, Leela." She pointed out.
"I never said they were on me."
Amy stopped as I continued on out. "Hey!" She huffed.
--xx--
(Bender's POV)
Fry laid beside me in his bed. The red-headed delivery boy had his arm draped across my metal chest. He looked up at me, staring into my eyes.
I know that look. He has something on his mind.
"Bender, I need to ask you something. Don't get mad." He utters.
I rolled my eyes. "I won't get mad, Fry. What is it?"
"Do robots dream?" He asked curiously.
I rolled my eyes up to the ceiling and pondered.
"Nope. Not anymore."
The human beside me gazed down, looking all pouty. "Oh." He murmured. I can detect a hint of disappointment in him and it's so cute.
I reach over and gently raised his chin up to me. "I have everything I've ever dreamed about now that I have you."
Fry smirked at my cheesy little line and leaned up to kiss me gently before snuggling himself closer against me.
Fry sighed in a tone that I detected as happily and I watched him as he began dosing off into slumber. I smiled and slowly closed my eyeplate. Thinking before I dived into sleep mode; I'm happy. I have the man of my dreams.
--xx--
(Writer's Narrative)
Nibbler approached the Planet Express Building. He was none too happy about recent transpirings. The recent transmissions from Earth bared terrible, terrible news.. News which forced him to call forth to the skies that they were doomed.. doomed.. DOOMED!
The little Nibblonian went through the doggy door and entered the hanger.
Hermes was busy with forms as usual. Professor was tightening something on an invention. Leela was drinking coffee and reading a newspaper. Amy was checking her make-up for only the gazillionth time and Zoidberg was in back in his usual dumpster, not really giving a damn about anything other than the moldy cheese sandwich he'd been ever so lucky to find-- hint sarcasm.
Fry was siting with his chair sitting too close to Bender's, his arm laced in the automaton's and his head laying on Bender's shoulder as the robot casually puffed away on his cigar. They were just enjoying one another's company, not doing harm. They were totally oblivious to everyone else...
But everyone else wasn't totally oblivious to them... Not like they paid attention before. Why start now?
Leela gazed down at the Nibblonian as he processed the robosexual pair.
"Nibbler!" She shouted, bumfuzzled. "You're.. You're back!"
Nibbler ignored the cyclops and continued glaring at Fry and Bender. Something wasn't right.
The End?
I've had shit loads of fun with this. (sighs) But sorry, my fiends, this was the last chp :( Okay, yeah. I know it's short and end on a cliffie, but I may have a sequel sometime in the near future ;)
Aw, Fry wuvs Bender! XD! Yeah, I dun care about if it would fit or not or if it's AU, OOC, whatever. It's just fanfiction. In my world, Fry is better off with Bender. And if Fry does officially get with Leela-- I saw 'Into the Wild Green Yonder', I know what happens at the end-- and she tries to take Fry away from him.. well, you saw what he tried to do to Yivo... Just saying :P Hehe. I don't support Fry/Leela, lol. Oh, wellz. Imma proud slasher and I just can't help that! Thank you, everyone who supported this-- read, reviewed, faved, alerted, and was patiently waiting to see the conclusion. XD. Y'guys rock!
