That morning, he asked for Chucky to come into his room. Having him sit on his bed as he turned to him. A small smile on his face as he stared at him. It was hard to keep it on his face. As he felt completely uncomfortable with the Buddi so close to him. Putting those feelings aside, Kyle told him it wasn't okay for Chucky to touch him without asking. That he didn't want the presents that the doll had been giving him. Such as the beer that he had somehow gotten his tiny hands on. Setting his hands in his lap, he stared into Chucky's eyes. Kyle said,"I know you're trying to help me feel better. But you can't keep crossing boundaries and doing things like that."

"So please, don't touch me without asking and no more gifts.",he added. Unsure if the Buddi understood what he had said. Since his expression hadn't changed in the slightest bit. For a moment, he felt the doll just didn't get it. Then a wave of relief washed over him as Chucky nodded his head. Smiling as he said,"Of course, Kyle. I don't wish to make you unhappy."

"I'm sorry that I had made you uncomfortable.",he added. Giving an apologetic grin as the Buddi set his tiny hands in his lap. Kyle accepted his apology as he slowly got off his bed and grabbed his crutches. Heading to his dresser, he opened it to get his favorite clothes. Noticing that Chucky was still seated on his bed. Staring at the teen with a strange expression. One that he barely had time to take in before he got off the bed. Rushing out of the room as quick as he could move. Looking like a strange blur of bright red and blue. Raising an eyebrow, Kyle stared at his empty doorway for a moment. Then carefully shut the door with his crutches. Unsure of what to think of that. It reminded him of when Glenda was really little and threw tantrums. Well, the rare occasion that she got to throw a tantrum. She was around three or so when she had them.

But this wasn't a three-year-old. It was a doll. One that knew better than a toddler ever would. At least he had hoped Chucky knew better than a toddler. Putting those thoughts aside, he shoved his clothes under his armpit. Heading to his door then out of his room towards the bathroom to get ready for the day. Setting his clothes on the toilet seat before locking the bathroom door. Leaning his crutches against the nearest wall carefully. When he did that, he hurriedly got the shower set up. Then quickly stripped out of his pajamas and jumping in. Washing up as quickly as he possibly could. Kyle shut off the water then hurried out of the tub. Redressing, putting his deodorant on, and messing up his hair to something halfway decent. When it was something that he enjoyed, he grabbed his crutches and unlocked the door. Heading out of the bathroom to his room. Sure, it was Saturday. But he had picked up an afternoon shift since he needed the hours. Even if he hated having to get up early on the weekend, it was worth it for the paycheck.

Getting his phone from the dresser, he turned it on. Checking it for any email notifications. None that were of any importance. Aside from one from his favorite web-comic. But that he could check out later. Then he checked the Buddi app. Worried that Chucky had done something to it or was in control of it. Finding that it was completely normal, he let out a relieved sigh before locking the screen. Shoving the phone into the front pocket of his pants. Quickly leaving his room and carefully making his way down the stairs. Heading straight to the kitchen to make himself coffee and something to eat. Noticing that Chucky had beat him downstairs. Sitting in one of the kitchen chairs with a smile. Watching Kyle as he carefully made his way around the room. In a quiet voice, Chucky said,"I prepared the coffee pot for you. Figured you'd might need it since you're up so early."

"Oh, thank you.",Kyle stated. Finding it sweet rather than creepy as he headed to the pot. Flicking the little switch and going back to making himself food. Deciding to have a small bowl of instant oatmeal as he wasn't all that hungry. While he made it, he felt eyes on him. Realizing that the Buddi was watching his every movement as he made breakfast. A small chill of fear ran up his spine as he peeked over his shoulder. Raising an eyebrow, he asked,"Is something wrong, Chucky?"

"No, Kyle. Just admiring your outfit is all.",Chucky answered. It didn't relieve him in the slightest bit. Instead it made him feel more tense as he stirred the oatmeal in his bowl. Putting the bowl into the microwave and pressing the right buttons for it. While he waited, he turned around to stare the Buddi in the eye. Hoping that his stare would make the doll stop. Unfortunately, it didn't seem to work. All it seemed to do is encourage him to keep staring at him. There was a slight grin on his face as their gazes locked. And for a moment, that's all there was. The two of them staring at each other as silence hung over the room like a heavy smothering blanket. Right until the microwave beeped, nearly making Kyle jump in surprise. He turned back to the device and opened it up quickly. Taking his food out, he heard the kitchen chair scrape against the floor. Followed by soft footsteps as the Buddi got close to him. Lifting his little hands up, he asked,"Do you want me to take that for you?"

"I'd rather you wouldn't do that. It's way too hot for your hands.",Kyle answered. Stirring the oatmeal once again to get it a little less gross looking. The Buddi kept his little hands up as he stared at Kyle. A frown gracing his features as he did so. In a soft voice, Chucky said,"Please, Kyle. Let me do this for you."

"I just want to make things easier for you until your cast comes off.",he added. Giving a small smile as he wiggled his fingers. Then he took another step toward the teen as he grinned widely. With a sigh, Kyle handed the bowl of hot oatmeal to him. Chewing his bottom lip as he watched the Buddi walk back over to the kitchen table. Not wincing as he headed over to the table. It was sweet of him to offer. But he was annoyed how the doll seemed to have ignored their talk from that morning. Putting that to the side, he headed to the coffee maker. Grateful the stupid thing was close to the kitchen table. And that Chucky wouldn't overstep his boundaries for that. Pouring his favorite creamer in first before pouring in the coffee. Stirring it, Kyle said,"This is what I meant by in my bedroom. I'd really appreciate it if you'd stop being so freakin' pushy."

"I'm just trying to be helpful, Kyle. Hasn't anyone done things for you without asking before?",Chucky asked. Tilting his head to the side as he stared at the teen. A concerned look on his face as he stared at him. Sure. But they weren't a toy that had admitted to killing someone close to him. Shoving those thoughts to the side, Kyle nodded his head. Looking at the Buddi, Kyle answered,"Yes. But this isn't the same as that."

"How so? How is me doing something without asking different than anyone else doing it?",the Buddi questioned. Gripping the table until Kyle thought it would snap under the doll's fingers. Unsure of how to tell Chucky the difference. As he feared the doll would retaliate against him or worse. So he decided to shrug his shoulders at him. In a soft voice, he muttered,"Well, most people who do things as a favor for me haven't murdered anyone."

"Most of them also don't throw tantrums if they can't help me.",Kyle added. Rolling his eyes slightly as he sat down in a chair. Putting his crutches against the kitchen table. Taking his oatmeal from the Buddi and started eating it. Ignoring the look on Chucky's face as he was eating. How annoyed the doll looked as he pouted at him. Letting go of the table, he tilted his head to the side. Chucky said,"I don't throw tantrums, Kyle."

"And yes, I have killed people in the past...I'm trying to be a better person now.",he added. Looking down at his hands as he frowned slightly. He looked as if he felt somewhat guilty for the things the had done wrong. Kyle wasn't sure that he really was or not. Since he was staring at his hands then at Kyle's face. As if waiting for a reaction or something. When Kyle didn't react in any manner, he sighed and set his arms on the table. Looking Kyle in the eye, he stated,"I mean it. I'm really trying to do better. Not just by Andy but by you too. I don't just want to be Andy's best friend, I want to be your best friend as well."

"That's very sweet of you, Tommy. But remember our talk about boundaries.",Kyle said. Finishing off his oatmeal, he grabbed his coffee. Chugging it down the best he could. Wincing a few times thanks to how hot it was. Soon as he was done, Kyle carefully got out of his chair. Grabbing his crutches and went to grab his dishes. His fingertips barely brushed either of them before Chucky practically crawled over the table and snatched them up. Quickly getting down, he rushed over to the sink. Pulling out the step stool and climbing up it. Shoving the items into the sink, he said,"I know, I know. But you need to accept help sometimes, Kyle. Even if you didn't ask for it."

Rolling his eyes, he headed out of the kitchen and into the living room. Getting his phone out of his pants pocket, he unlocked it. Opening the Kaslan Drive app and ordering himself a ride. Soon as he was done the Buddi came into the living room. Raising an eyebrow as he stared up at the teen. Chucky asked,"Where are you going so early, Kyle?"

"I'm heading into work, duh. I've really needed the hours.",Kyle answered. Shrugging his shoulders as he stared at the screen. Not like it mattered to the Buddi that he was working more hours. After all, he really needed them. Mostly to help pay Karen for the fact that she was letting them stay there. Looking down at the Buddi, he added,"Mostly to pay Karen for allowing me, Glenda, and Tommy to live with you guys."

Sure, Karen didn't ask for the money. But he felt wrong about technically freeloading off of her. And he wanted to pay her back for all her kindness. While he checked through his phone, Chucky gently yanked on his pant leg. Staring up at him, he said,"I don't think she expects you to pay her back for anything."

"I know she doesn't. I still want to because I feel I should pay her back.",Kyle explained. It only seemed fair in his mind. He gave a soft sigh as he quickly locked up his phone. The Kaslan Drive app alerting him that his ride was there. Giving Chucky a quick goodbye, he hurried out of the house and towards his ride. Not looking back once as he got into the car. Shoving his crutches into the driver's seat. Then buckling himself in and relaxing into the seat. Soon as he was fully in, the car pulled away from the curb. Kyle gave a soft sigh as he sat in silence. Just wanting to enjoy the ride as he stared out the passenger-side window. It had been a while since he had a moment to himself. Even if it wasn't going to be long, it was still nice. While he rested in his seat, he thought,'I really wish that Chucky would understand what boundaries are.'

'I don't get why he cares so much. I haven't even been that nice to him.',he thought. It was definitely something he needed to get back on later. As he wasn't in the mood to deal with the Buddi at the moment.

Back at the Barclay house, Glenda and Tommy were getting ready for the day. The other Buddi helping her with her hair. As he braided it, he asked,"So what should we do today, Glenda?"

"Can we have a tea party?",Glenda questioned. It was something they hadn't done in what felt like forever. And she wanted to do something that made her feel sort of normal. Even if everything wasn't entirely normal at all. When Tommy was done braiding her hair, she turned to him. Giving him a big smile as Tommy answered,"Yes. We can have a tea party."

That made her giggle as she got up off the floor. Hugging him briefly before she got some of her favorite stuffed animals together. Setting them in a little circle, then getting the plastic tea set out of the tote. She quickly put out the tea set as she said,"I miss our tea parties, Tommy. I wish Kyle could come to one of'em."

Nodding his head, Tommy agreed with what Glenda said. It was something he had wanted as well. But he knew that Kyle's job was pretty important. And that he couldn't afford to miss a day of work at the moment. A part of him was still tempted to break Kyle's other leg. Make it too difficult for the teen to walk and force him to stay home. For however long it would take for the appendage to heal. Which he guessed would be another eight weeks or so. Shoving those thoughts to the side, he sat between Glenda's teddy bear and rag doll. Reminding himself that hurting Kyle wouldn't make him love him more. It would just piss the older teen off. Even make him break up with him all over again. And there was no way in Hell he was going to go through that again.

Nor was he going to let anyone else take Kyle from him. Especially, not the other Buddi. Who hadn't just been a threat to his relationship, but to him. Which pissed Tommy off to no end. As he spent so much time trying to help his relationship with Andy. Now he was trying to take Kyle from him? It just wasn't right. Again, shoving those thoughts aside. He tried to keep his attention on the tea party. Glenda doing little adorable voices for other dolls. Which were just absolutely adorable in his mind. He even did a few voices for some of the stuffed animals. While they played with the stuffed animals, he noticed a figure standing in front of Glenda's door. A second later, there was soft knocking on it. Turning to the door, he asked,"Yeah? Who is it?"

"It's me, I just wanted to see what you guys're up to.",Chucky called. Carefully opening the door and staring at the pair. Grinning at them, he asked,"I don't suppose you guys mind me joining your little tea party?"

"I guess it's okay, Chucky.",Glenda answered. It was obvious to him that she was just being polite. But it didn't seem that obvious to the other Buddi. Who just grinned as he walked over to them. Sitting between her and Tommy. Glenda faked a smile as she poured the pretend tea into a cup. Then handing it to Chucky before getting one ready for Tommy. The other Buddi either not realizing it was fake or just not caring it was. Taking the cup from Glenda, he politely thanked her. Sipping from it in an exaggerated way that he knew she'd find funny. A genuine grin came to her face as she giggled. The party was starting to get a little less tense as they started to enjoy themselves. After a little bit, they decided to play a different game.

Tommy suggesting that they play a board game. While Chucky suggested that they play tag. Which Tommy had shot down. Since tag usually meant running and that wasn't allowed in the Barclay house. Something that was absolutely forbidden by Karen. And he reminded the other Buddi about that. Chucky frowned slightly at this and tried to think of something else. Toying with the plastic cup in his hand as he did so. Then he asked,"Well, how about we play hide and seek?"

"I guess that's okay. It's gonna be awkward with just the three of us.",Tommy answered. Part of him wanted to ask Andy if he wanted to play. But he figured the teen was busy with his own thing. It would be rude to make him play with them every time they wanted to do a game. Putting that to the side, he asked,"So who should be it?"

"I vote Chucky goes first.",Glenda answered. Sticking her tongue out at the other Buddi as he stared at her. That was something he agreed with and told Chucky to count to a hundred. Chucky rolled his eyes as he sighed. Covering his eyes with his hands as he started counting. While he did that, Tommy and Glenda hurried out of the room. Both of them splitting up to find a place to hide from him. Tommy went into Kyle's room. Going under the bed as quick as possible. Arranging the blankets as well to make sure Chucky couldn't easily spot him. Glenda had hidden in the hallway closet and hid herself under a few of the towels there. A little while later, Chucky called out,"Ready or not, here I come!"

Putting his hands over his eyes, Tommy did his best to keep quiet. Not wanting the other Buddi to see where he was. At least not easily spot where he was. While he listened for Chucky's footsteps, he wondered how Kyle was doing at work. Whether or not his co-workers were giving him a hard time or not. And hoping that the jerk he worked with wasn't being an asshole. Deciding that he'd get rid of that Trevor guy once he got the chance. Knowing full well that it wouldn't be too hard. Not killing him persay, just finding a way to get him fired. It would get Kyle more hours when Tommy knew full well that he needed them. All he needed to do was catch him doing something against policy. Make sure that their manager saw it and then he'd have the prick out on his ass. Grinning a little as he thought of ways to do so. Not noticing the approaching footsteps until the blankets were lifted up. He gave a small sigh as he turned to look at the other Buddi. Frowning as Chucky grinned down at him as he said,"Found you, Tommy. Now let's go find Glenda."

Rolling his eyes, Tommy scooted out from under the bed and followed Chucky. Heading to the bathroom, he hurriedly checked the bathtub. Giving a soft sigh when she wasn't in there. As he checked the bathroom, Chucky checked Andy's room. Asking him if Glenda was hiding in there. Andy shook his head as he said,"Nah, she's not in here."

"Damn. I was hoping she'd hidden under your bed or something.",Chucky muttered. Deciding that he should look for the six-year-old downstairs. While he did that, Tommy headed towards the hallway closet. Opening it, he saw Glenda's hair under the towel she hid under. Grinning widely as he lifted it up and said,"Gee, I wonder why this towel has hair."

"You found me!",Glenda chuckled. Grinning up at Tommy as she crawled out of her hiding spot. Tommy helped her up as he nodded his head. Both of them headed out of the closet. Then downstairs to see where Chucky was looking. The other Buddi had opened up the closet near the living room. Once he noticed them, Chucky asked,"So where were you hiding?"

"I was in the closet upstairs, Chucky.",she answered. Laughing a little when Chucky covered his face with his hand. Dragging it down his face as he gave a small sigh. Setting his hand down, Tommy said,"Alright, it's my turn to be the seeker. You guys go hide."

He put his hands over his eyes as they scrambled to hide. Glenda hurried to hide behind the couch. Covering her mouth with her hands as she stiffled her laughter. While she hid there, Chucky ran up to Andy's bedroom. Putting a finger over his mouth as he ran to the teen's bed. Hiding himself under it as quick as he could. Andy glanced down at the side of his bed. Then staring down at his phone screen as he mumbled,"You're a dork, dude."

A little while later, he heard Tommy call out to the pair. Getting his earbuds, he put them in and started a loud song. Not wanting to get involved in their game of hide and seek.

Tommy found Glenda hiding behind the couch pretty easily. She pouted as she came out from behind the couch. But that ended when Tommy tickled her for a little bit before they went to get Chucky. A little while later, they checked everywhere downstairs. Then went upstairs to find the other Buddi. Checking Glenda's room and Kyle's room. Along with the hallway closet and bathroom. Both of them feeling annoyed when they couldn't find him there. When they got to Andy's room, they checked his closet at first. Laughing a little when the teen rolled his eyes and pointed to under his bed. Glenda pulled up the blankets as they both grinned at him. Chucky sighed as he crawled out from under the bed and pulled himself upright. He turned to his best friend as he gave a small pout. Setting his hands on his hips as he stared at him. In a soft voice, he asked,"Did you tell these dorks where I was?"

All Andy did was point to his ears. Indicating that he couldn't hear Chucky at the moment before going back to his phone. Chucky sighed as he followed Glenda and Tommy out of Andy's room. Then went downstairs to the living room. Where Glenda started counting to a hundred with her eyes covered. Tommy headed upstairs to hide in the bathroom. Quickly climbing into the tub and arranging the shower curtain to make it look like he wasn't there. While he did that, Chucky headed into Kyle's room. Hiding in the older teen's closet. As he hid in the closet, he glanced through some of his clothes. Enjoying the scent that was coming off of them. It was beginning to be one of his favorite smells. A mixture of the teens natural scents along with his body spray. Something that was just delightfully scented. Making his eyes glow, he stared at the boxes that Kyle had on the floor. Opening them up to find a few more of the older teen's belongings. Mostly other clothes that Kyle didn't seem to wear anymore. Such as a worn out band t-shirt that he didn't recognize.

Holding it to his nose, he took a deep breath. Enjoying the faint scent before setting it back and closing the box. Carefully listening for Glenda and hoping she wouldn't find him like this. As he didn't want to explain to her what he was doing with her big brother's things. Not only would that be awkward, Tommy would see him do it. And Tommy already hated him enough as is. He didn't want to give the Buddi any other reasons. Feeling slightly relieved when he didn't hear footsteps approaching the teen's room just yet. But he did hear her call out that she was coming. Whether either Buddi was ready or not. Making him smile slightly as he sat against the boxes in the closet. A few minutes later, he heard her footsteps approaching the bedroom. Looking at the door, he hoped that she wasn't coming towards him. Feeling slightly disappointed when the door was opened. Glenda grinned at him as she said,"Whoop. Found you first. Now let's go find Tommy."

Chucky gave a soft sigh as he nodded his head. Following after her as they looked for Tommy. Quickly finding him in the bathroom. Tommy carefully got out of the bathtub as he asked,"You guys think we can play another game now?"

"Yeah, hide and seek's getting kind of boring.",Glenda answered. While they headed downstairs, she suggested that they just play Uno. Since they had left the deck in the living room from last night's previous game. She snatched it off the coffee table and started shuffling it. Then she quickly dealt out enough for everyone. While they played, she asked,"When is Kyle coming home?"

"His schedule said that he gets off at five.",Tommy answered. Which was in around maybe an hour if he was absolutely sure. Since he didn't get a good look at a clock. At least he hadn't gotten a good look at one in a long while. Putting that aside, he set one of his 'collect four' cards down. Chucky gave an annoyed sigh at this and picked up four cards. He said,"Maybe we can get him to play a game with us when he gets back."

"I doubt that he'd want to, Chucky. He's probably going to be really tired when he comes home.",Tommy stated. Ignoring the annoyed look on the other Buddi's face as Glenda played another card. It was true. Kyle probably would be super tired by the time he came back. Since he probably had to get up earlier than normal to do so. He continued,"Maybe he'll want to when he's fully rested. But I wouldn't hold my breath about it."

After his shift, Kyle was looking for anything that would keep him awake. Looking through several energy drinks they had near the front of the store. It had been a long, long, long tiring day. And everyone had been acting like total jackasses to him. He just wanted to put the whole day behind him. So he grabbed one of the energy drinks he liked the most then hurried to check out. When he did, he sat down on the bench in the store. Setting his crutches next to him and making sure they wouldn't trip someone. Unlocking his phone, he set up a ride and it'd be there in two minutes. Opening the energy drink, he took a huge swig of it. Hoping the caffeine would soon kick in and he'd start feeling better. Finishing it, he checked his phone for email notifications. Finding one from his favorite web-comic. It wasn't an update.

It was just a reply to something he'd written. Ignoring it, he locked up his phone and shoved it back into his pants pocket. Not even wanting to see what the person had wrote to him. As it probably was something stupid he wouldn't give a shit about.

A moment later, he saw his ride pulling up to the curb. He grabbed his crutches before getting up and heading outside. Getting into it, he set his crutches on the driver's seat. Buckled in and just waited for the car to pull away. Once it did, he opened up his phone and started playing some music for the ride back. Wanting to have a little fun as he rode home and lift his spirits a bit. It was sort of working. He sighed as he debated whether or not to take a nap when he got back. Sure, it sounded like it would be nice but he got the feeling it would make him more tired. Since naps either helped him feel a little better or made him hate everything. Usually they made him hate everything. So he nixed the idea entirely and decided to see if Tommy would give him a massage. Or at least a cuddle. He glanced up as he noticed they were almost there. Turned off his music and put his phone back into his pants pocket. Soon as the car stopped at the Barclay household, he unbuckled his seat belt. Grabbed his crutches and headed inside. Noticing Tommy, Glenda, and Chucky were playing Uno together.

Smiling slightly when Tommy noticed him walking into the room. Setting his cards down, he hurried over to greet him. Giving Kyle's legs a tight hug as he asked,"Hello, Babe. Did you have a good time at work?"

"Not really. People were stupid and wouldn't listen.",Kyle answered. Tempted to give the Buddi a hug back but not wanting to fall on him. Instead, he carefully reached down and ruffled his hair. Then he asked,"Did you guys have a good day?"

"Yeah. We had a really great day, Kyle. We played hide'n'seek and Uno.",Glenda said. Holding up the cards for emphasis. A small smile on her face as she went back to looking at hers. He noticed that Chucky wasn't looking at him and Tommy directly. Instead he was staring at them from the top of his own cards. Frowning slightly as he watched Tommy hug the older teen. Kyle ignored it as he stared down at Tommy. He asked,"Don't suppose I could join you guys?"

"I think Glenda'd be fine with it. Right, Glenda?",Tommy asked. Turning to look at his owner as she quickly nodded her head. She held her cards up as she said,"Yeah, you can join. After we finish this hand."

Nodding his head, Kyle carefully nudged Tommy to let him go. When the Buddi moved out of his way, he headed over to Glenda. Setting his crutches to the side as he carefully sat down on the floor. Making sure that he was sitting near Tommy's spot on the floor. And ignoring the look on Chucky's face when he did so. When Tommy sat back down, he gave him a small kiss on the cheek. Who kissed his cheek back before picking up his cards. It took a little while, but Tommy managed to win. Tommy took the cards and started shuffling them. Dealing them out to everyone as evenly as possible. While they played, he chewed his bottom lip. Putting the whole day behind him. It wasn't his favorite game. But he still enjoyed himself as he played with the trio. Well, somewhat. Chucky was still giving him a weird look as they played together. He hoped that it wasn't going to lead to more pain. As he couldn't handle more of the doll's terrible little games.