Sitting on the bleachers in the gym, Chucky took note how tired Andy looked. How unhealthily pale his skin seemed to be as well. Part of him thought he'd be in much better shape. Since he has friends to hang out with during the day. Possibly spent time with his Mom and that detective. What was his name again? Mike. Yeah, him. Andy seemed to like him enough to eat dinner with him and...he stopped himself before remembering Doreen. But not quick enough. Her terrified face filled his mind. Along with the sounds of her screams. He knew she hadn't deserved what he did. That she probably was a delightful lady.

At least she seemed like one. Considering how happy the three of them were together. Chucky put those thoughts aside as he stared into Andy's eyes. Gently grabbing his hand, he asked,"How can I prove to you that I've changed?"

"Apologizing to me for one. Then apologizing to Kyle for having him drugged by Tommy.",Andy answered. Not pulling his hand back from the Buddi. In fact he put his own hand over Chucky's. Gently squeezing it as he added,"I bet he's still annoyed with you for that."

"I doubt that he's in the mood to see me either, Andy.",Chucky stated. Feeling like an idiot for making Kyle upset all those hours ago. Especially, when Kyle was being an actual decent friend to Andy. Sure he swore up a storm at him. But what else do friends do when they're petrified? He sighed slightly as he continued,"I kind of pissed him off a few hours ago. He called trying to make sure that you're perfectly fine and that I didn't hurt you."

"I was an asshole and he kind of threatened to call the cops.",Chucky added. Looking anywhere but Andy's eyes after he said that. Grinning nervously as he heard Andy give an annoyed groan. He didn't dare look at him as he mumbled something under his breath. Gently squeezing Chucky's hand, he said,"Well, you gotta apologize for freaking him out too. Otherwise he'll be pissed at you for who knows how long."

"And he might punt you the next time he sees you.",Andy muttered. When the Buddi looked up at him with puppy-dog eyes, he gave the doll a stern look. Not indicating that he was going to take him back at all. Since he wasn't sure that was a wise decision. His Mom would be pissed. And Mike would never speak to him again. While he stared into Chucky's eyes, he felt some of his resolve diminish. There was that need to hug him, kiss his forehead, and bring him back home. Tell him that he forgave the little murderer. Instead, he stated,"Don't give me that look, Chucky. Please."

"What look?",Chucky questioned. Tilting his head to the side like a confused puppy. Something the teen found slightly endearing. But it wasn't going to sway his decision from not taking him with him. That's what he kept telling himself, at least. Andy answered,"Don't look at me with those puppy-dog eyes. I'm not sure it's wise to take you home...and it isn't just because you've killed people. But because Mom and Mike won't approve."

"Then don't tell them and let me hide in your room. I'll be quiet, I promise that I won't sing the Buddi song anymore.",he pleaded. Grabbing Andy's hand with his untrapped one and squeezing gently. Giving him a desperate look as he stared into Andy's eyes. An almost overwhelming wave of guilt washed over him as he stared back. Almost feeling how sad the toy was feeling. Noticing how ragged Chucky's clothes looked as well. How dirty they were too. His mind told him that Chucky had probably suffered a lot since they were apart. That he owed it to the doll to keep him safe. Chucky was his responsibility after all. He was his best friend and that's what friends were supposed to do. But he reminded himself that it wasn't wise or safe. Yet, he still wanted to give him another chance. He chewed his bottom lip as he tried to think it over.

Then he heard the bell ring and realized he hadn't eaten. Groaning, he said,"I gotta go to my classes, Chucky. After school, we can pick up this conversation."

"But Andy-""No 'buts'. I gotta go or my teachers will get upset. We'll talk after school and I'll see if Kyle wants to hang out after school.",he interrupted. Taking his hand back from the Buddi as he stood up. Keeping the stern look on his face as he stared into Chucky's eyes. Then he added,"That way you can apologize to him sooner. For having him drugged by his friend and for being a grade 'A'creepy asshole too. Got it?"

"Yessir.",Chucky answered. Clasping his hands together as he kept Andy's gaze. Andy nodded his head slightly at this. Gently running his right hand through Chucky's hair with a small sad smile on his face. Pretending he didn't notice that Chucky was leaning into his touch. Or how more sad he looked when he pulled his hand away. Andy quickly headed out of the gym to his next class. Which was just a science class with a teacher he sorta liked. The teacher, Mrs. Voorhees, was nice but she was also kind of a total dork. Also didn't seem to notice student's moods like Mr. Ray had. Something he was somewhat grateful for as he entered her class. Getting to his seat, he put his bag down on the ground next to his desk. Praying the day would go as fast as the first few classes did. Otherwise, this was going to be one long ass day. Resting his head in the palm of his hand as he waited for the other bell to ring.

Kyle spent most of his school day worrying about Andy. Trying to covertly message him when the teachers wouldn't see. Few times, he almost got caught. But it was absolutely worth it to make sure that Andy was alright. And when lunch came around, he sat in the farthest part of the cafeteria. Making sure that the teachers wouldn't see him texting. After texting him at least three dozen times, he sighed as he saw Andy hadn't seen any of them.

What had the other Buddi do to him?

He doubted that Chucky had killed him. Since, he seemed more interested in keeping him alive. Begging him to be his best friend again. Kyle wanted to beat the wiring out of the annoying little shit. Tell him off for hurting his friend. His teeth dug into his bottom lip as he kept waiting for a text. Anything from Andy to prove he was okay. Eating his food as quickly as humanly possible as he tried to be patient. When he was done, he locked his phone then shoved it back into his hoodie. Taking his crutches along with the paper bag, he hurried over to the trash can and threw them away.

Soon the bell rang and he hurried off to his next class. Hoping that Andy would contact him sooner or later. Getting into his class, he sat in his usual spot in the back. Setting his bag on the ground next to him. And his crutches against the wall behind him. He barely noticed when people were looking at him funny and whispering. About what, he didn't really give a flying fuck. It still didn't matter to him what the Hell they thought of him. Or what the Hell they thought of Tommy either. His relationship was honestly no one else's business. While he ignored them, he started sketching in his notebook. Doing tiny doodles of random things that came to his mind.

Mostly eyeballs.

While he drew, Kyle noticed his hoodie pocket was lighting up. Chewing on his lip, he carefully took a peek at his phone. Seeing that Andy had sent him a text. Telling the older teen that he was okay. And that Chucky hadn't hurt him at all. Even sending him a covert picture as well. Which relieved him to no end as he stared at it. Quicky locking the screen before putting it back into his pocket. Grinning slightly, he continued to draw weird eyeballs. Doing his best to pay attention as the teacher droned on about their next assignment. Something that he didn't really care about in the slightest bit. All he wanted to do leave school and hang out with Andy. See if the little dude was really okay or not.

That class went by very quickly and he hadn't paid much attention to it. As he wanted to know what all had happened between them. What the Hell the other Buddi had injected him with as well. Whatever the Hell it was seemed to be pretty potent. Knocking him out as fast as possible. Just what in the Hell could it have been? Kyle couldn't think of anything other than a tranquilizer. But he doubted the doll could've gotten his plastic hands on it that quickly. He didn't know what else it could possibly be. As soon as he got to his last class, he went to his desk. That was closest to the window and overlooked the running track. Carefully setting his crutches next to it as he sat down. Then he set down the backpack on the floor next to his chair.

While he waited, Kyle discretely texted the younger teen. Trying to gauge what the teen was feeling at the moment. It seemed like he was perfectly fine, but he wasn't sure if he could believe that. Since Andy could easily be lying to him to placate him. Before he could ask more questions, Andy asked if he could come over to Kyle's apartment later. He texted him that it was fine and he'd pick him up with a Kaslan car later. Also telling him to have a good rest of his day. Putting his phone back, he waited for the class to end so he could see the younger teen. Possibly beat the shit out of Chucky with his crutches if absolutely necessary. Chewing his bottom lip as he tried to listen to the teacher speak about whatever the lesson was about.

When class was over, Kyle practically ran out of the school. Turning on the Kaslan Drive app and setting Andy's school as the destination. The car would be arriving around two minutes or so. While he waited, Kyle checked some of his messages from Andy. Noticing that he hadn't written anything aside from asking him if he could come over. Part of him wondered why Andy even agreed to come hang out with him. But he guessed it was probably to assure Kyle that he was fine.

Soon as the car showed up, he put his phone in his hoodie pocket. Then he hurriedly got into the passenger side. Setting his crutches and backpack on the driver's side. He buckled himself in and the car pulled away from the curb. Heading to Andy's school as quick as it was legally allowed. While the car drove, he kept texting Andy. Analyzing most of his messages for clues that he was truly alright. Worried that he'd missed some obvious clue that he wasn't. So far, he seemed to be fine. A bit on edge from the attack but other than that he seemed alright.

Surprisingly so in his mind.

He opened the Kaslan Drive to check how long it would take to get there. Noticing that it was only going to be three minutes. Which was a little quicker than he initially anticipated it was going to be. Putting those to the side, he went back to texting Andy. Asking him if there was anything that he wanted to do when he came over. Or if there was any form of snack that Andy would like. As he wanted to be sure that he had stuff the younger teen might like. Grateful that Andy seemed to like pizza bagels. Something that they already had in their freezer already. Mostly thanks to the fact that Kyle really seemed to like them himself. When the car came up to the school, he immediately spotted the younger teen. Who was holding a very recognizable person in his hands. Making his stomach twist in knots as Andy came over with Chucky. A nervous smile on his face as he got into the back of the car. Setting Chucky down next to him and buckling him in. Then buckling himself in as he asked,"Hey, Kyle. I kind of had to bring Chucky along for this. I really hope it isn't too much of a burden?"

"...I suppose it's fine, Andy.",Kyle answered. His stomach twisting in further knots as he turned to the front. Quickly opening his phone as he reset his destination to his apartment building. While they drove, he said,"I bet Tommy's going to be happy to see you, Chucky. I think he feels guilty about not helping you out more than he did."

Not looking back at the doll after he said that. He continued to toy with his phone as he refused to look back at the duo. Andy briefly glanced down at the Buddi to gauge his reaction. Noting that Chucky looked slightly surprised at that. He tilted his head to the side as he asked,"Did Tommy talk about me or anything?"

"Just told me about your plan and that he was concerned about you.",Kyle answered. Shrugging his shoulders as if he didn't care. Even though he kind of did. As he wondered why in the Hell Tommy even cared about the other Buddi. Since he doubted that Chucky even gave a shit about him in the slightest. Glancing over his shoulder, he saw that Chucky was watching him. With that very creepy look on his face that looked similar to Tommy's thoughtful look. Sending a fearful chill down his spine as he turned his sights back to the front. Quietly, he added,"Guess you'll have to talk to him when we get to my place."

The other Buddi said nothing at this as they drove down Kyle's street. A little while later, they finally pulled up to the place. Kyle took his crutches and backpack from the driver's seat. Pulling on his backpack, he said,"My Mom won't be home for a couple of hours or so."

"So, it'd be cool if I stay over for dinner?",Andy asked. That seemed fine by him. And he hoped it would be perfectly fine with Andy's Mom too. At this, they started heading to the elevator. Hurrying inside, Kyle asked,"You cool with me ordering from Dominos? I've been craving pizza and it's like like the closest one to us."

"Yeah, that's fine.",the younger teen said. While they headed upstairs, he found himself staring down at Chucky. Unable to take his eyes off the other Buddi. Unsure if he really trusted the damn doll yet or not. After all, he'd heavily drugged Andy for the second time he'd met him. Used his boyfriend to find out where the younger teen went to school. Probably hurt him. It didn't surprise him when the urge to hit him came over him. Resisting the urge as he noticed they were on his floor. Heading to his apartment, he said,"So, we were planning on playing 'go fish' when I got home. We got a few more games that we can play after if you guys want."

"What kind of games do you guys got?",Chucky asked as he walked behind them. Kyle started listing off some of the games they had. Like Clue, Monopoly, and Connect Four. Though Connect Four was more of a two person game. But he figured they could do some matches out of it. Like two people playing at a time and winner plays another person. Who'd play another person if they win against the winner. Something that seemed like fun to him. When he told Andy that, he grinned as Andy agreed. So they decided to play that after they all played 'Go Fish'. Soon as they got near his apartment, he picked up Glenda and Tommy. Who looked extremely uncomfortable at the sight of Chucky. Glancing up at Kyle then back at him. As if to ask what was going on. Kyle gave him a small smile to try and reassure him that things were fine. But he wasn't entirely sure that it worked.

Soon as everyone got settled, he used his phone and ordered them pizzas. Three of them. One with mushrooms and sausage. One plain cheese pizza. And the last one was the fish thing that Glenda liked the most.

Making her grin a little as she shuffled the cards for him. Glenda then hurriedly dealed them out as she asked,"So, Chucky. How come your clothes are so dirty?"

"I've been living on the streets, dear. I haven't had a chance to wash them.",he answered. Rather patiently for such a rude question. Kyle sternly told Glenda it was rude to ask something like that. Which Chucky shrugged his shoulders at. He said,"I don't mind answering that, Kyle."

"It's still rude, Chucky. She shouldn't be asking that.",Kyle stated. Glenda quietly apologized to Chucky for that. While she picked up her cards and pouted slightly. He gave a soft sigh as he picked up his own cards. It wasn't like he yelled at her for crying out loud. All he did was tell her that she shouldn't ask such personal questions like that. Tommy even told her that it was a bit rude. Gently squeezing her shoulder as he picked up his cards. While they played, Kyle listened for a knock at the door.

A few rounds into the game, he heard a knock at the door. Before he could get up, Andy motioned for him to sit back down. With a smile, Andy stated,"I'll get it, Kyle. You guys keep playing."

Andy hurriedly got up from the floor and answered it. Taking the time to sign the receipt for the delivery person. He carefully took all three boxes over to them. Setting the boxes on the coffee table as carefully as possible. Then he asked,"Where do you guys keep the plates at?"

"In the cupboard next to the fridge.",Kyle answered. Giving his two of clubs to his little sister. Who grinned a little as she set her pair down. Glenda then asked Chucky if he had a three of hearts. When he said no, he asked Tommy if he had an ace of diamonds. Tommy said that he didn't. When Andy came back with the plates, they decided to stop the game. Having Tommy turn on the T.V while they started eating their early dinner. Kyle took two slices as his boyfriend snuggled up to him. Resting his arms on the older teen's thigh. As everyone started eating, they watched a cute movie on Cartoon Network. For Steven Universe. Something that utterly bored him as he put his focus on his food and Tommy. Gently toying with his hair as they sat together.

When he was done, he pulled out his phone to read his favorite webcomic. Only to stop when Tommy patted his arm gently. Looking down, he noticed that he was staring at Chucky. Who was staring at them very weirdly. His glassy blue eyes focused on them for some strange reason. Putting his phone back in his hoodie pocket, Kyle asked,"Is everything alright there, Chucky? You're kind of creeping us out here, my dude."

"I have something that I need to tell you both.",Chucky answered. Getting up, he walked up to the both of them. Sitting down next to the pair, he continued,"I wanted to apologize for making Tommy drug you and Glenda. And apologize for scaring you earlier today. I hadn't really intended on scaring you or being that much of a jerk."

The pair glanced at each other before looking at him. Kyle obviously didn't want to forgive the other Buddi that quickly. But it seemed that Tommy was perfectly fine with forgiving him. He smiled slightly as he shrugged his shoulders. In a soft voice, Tommy said,"I forgive you, Chucky."

"I suppose I can forgive you.",Kyle muttered. Not sure if he cared about the other Buddi's feelings or not. While Glenda hurriedly got up from her spot on the floor. Rushing over to Chucky, she gives him a big hug. Smiling as she said,"I forgive you too, Chucky. But never do that kind of thing again ever."

"I won't, Glenda. I promise that I'll never do that again.",Chucky promised. Holding up his hand to emphasis that. Grinning at this, she let him go to sit back down in her favorite spot. Going back to eating her food. After the apology, Chucky glanced over at Andy. Andy nodded his head approvingly at this and sat back on the couch. Continuing to eat his pizzas. When they were all full, Tommy started packing up the pizzas. Andy helping him do so. Opening the fridge for him so he can put the pizza boxes inside. While they did that, Kyle got up to get the games. Chucky following after him to be sure that he was going to be fine. Keeping a gentle grip on Kyle's crutches as he reached up to get board games down. Soon as he did, Chucky insisted that he give them to him. Which he did. Raising an eyebrow as the doll put the games under his armpit carefully.

They hurried back to the living room and Chucky set the games on the coffee table. Letting Kyle and Andy pick a game for them all to play. Which turned out to just be Monopoly. A game that usually kicked up fights between everyone. But everyone promised to behave themselves as they got it set up. Soon as they did, they started playing. The first round took around an hour and a half. With everyone convinced that either Andy or Tommy had cheated. A little while later, Andy's phone went off. Karen having texted him that it was time to go home. And asking him where exactly he was as well. Andy sighed as he told her exactly where he was. She told him that she'd be there to pick him up soon. That threw a monkey wrench in his plans as he stared down at Chucky. Who looked highly concerned as he stared at his best friend. Looking at Kyle, Andy asked,"I don't suppose it'd be okay if Chucky spends the night?"

"I can't take him home until I can convince Mom that he's changed.",he added. Knowing that it was a bit manipulative of him. But he didn't want Chucky to go back to wherever the Hell he'd been hiding. Obviously, Kyle didn't want Chucky in his home. But he didn't want to throw him out to go back to that cold apartment. Cold, dark, and has no electricity to keep him charged. Sighing, Kyle answered,"Yeah. I suppose that's fine. He can bunk with me tonight."

That made Tommy bristle slightly. His mouth turned down in a grin as his eyes briefly flashed red. Not that he can blame him. The thought of his boyfriend spending time with his former 'boss' would make anyone uncomfortable. Especially, when said boss had at least five murders under his belt. One of them being his boyfriend's Dad. But Kyle hoped that he'd put up with it. And he couldn't take it back since he didn't want to worry Andy. Who hurriedly left when he got another text from his Mom. Only stopping to hug Glenda 'Goodbye' before going.

Tommy frowned slightly as he went to get Glenda ready for bed. Giving the back of Chucky's head a rather nasty glare as he walked past to go to Glenda's room. Kyle knew that they were going to have a talk after this. Or rather, Tommy was going to yell at him over it. Insisting that Chucky had done something weird while they shared his room. He sighed as he headed to the living room. Deciding to relax a lot before he headed to bed. A moment later, Chucky came into the room. Getting up on the couch next to him. Sitting on his right side as he watched T.V. Surprised that the other Buddi cuddled up to him as they watched the cartoon. Carefully, he scooted away from him. Looking down at him, Kyle said,"I'd really rather you not cuddle up to me without asking. We're not close friends. Or friends at all."

"So, please. Don't do that.",he added. Ignoring the bratty pout that Chucky gave him. As he was too tired from the day to care. While they watched T.V, he heard Tommy telling his little sister a story. Glancing over his shoulder to see them come out of the bathroom. Blowing them both kisses as they headed to her room. Smiling when they blew kisses back. After that, Kyle continued to watch T.V until it was around nine at night. Deciding that he should go to bed a bit early. When he got up, Chucky immediately turned off the T.V. Following after him and turning everything else off as he followed him. Kyle managed to keep him out of the bathroom as he got ready for bed. When he came out, Chucky kept walking after him to the teen's bedroom. Quickly getting on his bed, he set his crutches against the dresser. Chucky turned off the light for him before sitting down next to the door. Raising an eyebrow, he asked,"Why are you sitting on the floor for, Chucky?"

"Where else am I going to stay?",Chucky countered. Prompting the teen to pat his bed as he smiled hesitantly. Kyle answered,"My bed, dude. Now c'mon and get in here."

Which he was surprised that the other Buddi complied with. Curling up close to Kyle as he relaxed. The teen laid back down on his bed. Pulling the covers up and shutting his eyes. Failing to notice the glowing red eyes watching him from the doorway. Or the sneer coming to his boyfriend's face.