No dreams came to Springtrap that night. His sleep was restless but void of any nightmares.
When he woke in the early hours of the morning confusion swept over him. The memories from the night before took a moment to come to him but once he realized that he'd fallen asleep on Gold he sat up in a panic. Had gold left? What time was it? His body trembled as he anxiously looked around the apartment for any signs of the bear. Gold was in the kitchen with his back turned to Spring. He was standing at the stove making food. The smell of bacon filled the small apartment, causing Springtrap to relax. Food… Gold was just making Breakfast…
The little yellow rabbit shivered and crawled out from under the blanket he had been comfortably nestled under. The feeling of the chill air in the apartment made Spring want to crawl back onto the couch and go back to sleep. He needed to apologize to Gold.
The bear's ears perked up before Springtrap even had a chance to say a word.
He glanced back with a soft smile. Gold looked somewhat worried; Springtrap couldn't blame him. Despite the awkward events that unfolded the night prior, Springtrap managed a small,
"Hey…" It was spoke in a gentle voice. It was so soft that Gold barely heard it.
If it weren't for the rabbit moving his mouth to speak, he may not have caught it at all.
"Did you sleep well?" Gold asked softly. Springtrap took a seat at the table by the stove.
What kind of question was that? Shouldn't Gold have been demanding to know why he'd vomited and ruined their night? The memory made Springtrap curl in on himself in shame.
"I guess." Spring muttered solomley. Gold's worry seemed to increase as he spoke up.
"Can… I ask what happened last night?" Springtrap was quiet for a long moment.
He stared down at his hands in his lap before swallowing nervously. He wasn't going to lie to Gold. The man didn't deserve to be fed lies; none of his friends did.
"I fucking froze up." He choked out pitifully. Gold had turned to lean against the counter.
He was quietly watching Springtrap as he spoke.
"Froze up? Like… when you were younger?" Gold recalled Springtrap freezing up whenever things got particularly bad at home. Sometimes he'd still freeze completely and become unresponsive to anyone or anything until he managed to snap himself out of it.
Little things could trigger it without warning. There was no pattern to it. Completely random events could set him off but the sudden appearance of someone much taller and bigger than him was one of the worst triggers. Springtrap nodded sheepishly and rubbed his hands together nervously. Admitting that Gold's presence had sent him into a spell felt horrible.
"I-It's not that I don't trust you!" He blurted out suddenly, looking at Gold with wide eyes.
Gold was a little surprised by his sudden outburst but merely raised his eyebrows.
"I do trust you! I just… I don't know." Springtrap deflated again and dropped his shoulders, melting into the wooden kitchen chair. With only a few steps Gold was right by his side.
"Hey, I know. It's alright, Spring." Gold used one of his huge paws to rub Springtrap's shoulder reassuringly. Springtrap looked up at the taller male with a tired expression.
"No, It's not. I vomited and passed out."
"At least it was in the toilet?" Gold offered with a soft smile. Springtrap narrowed his eyes.
"That doesn't matter." Springtrap huffed. "I still passed out on you."
"It's not like you missed much, man. The movie had a shit ending that made the rest of it look amazing in comparison." Gold showed off his teeth in a grin. He was clearly trying his best to cheer the little bunny up. Springtrap gave him a lazy grin. Gold considered that a win.
"It's coming on again tonight if you want to really see it." Gold added with a hum before turning to return his attention to their food. Springtrap couldn't help the flutter in his heart.
It was really going to be okay. Gold wasn't mad or weirded out at all… He wanted to watch another movie with him! Springtrap was wide awake now. His little tail wagged in excitement.
"Only if you watch it with me." Springtrap said with a giddy smile.
Gold let out a soft laugh. "Of course. I'd love to rewatch that masterpiece!"
When breakfast was finished and put on the table Springtrap wasted no time before devouring it. The toast was the first to go. He always ate the crust off of the toast before eating the middle.
Gold watched him do so with a curious expression. How had he forgotten that Springtrap did that? Springtrap didn't notice Gold smiling at him. If Gold didn't know any better, he'd say that Springtrap hadn't eaten in a week with how fast he was inhaling food.
The man smiled at the rabbit before taking another bite of his food.
The horrible monsters known as 'work' and 'responsibility' drug Gold away from Springtrap's company after breakfast. Before he left, Gold made sure to assure Spring that he wasn't mad or upset with him despite the fact that the rabbit was still ashamed of what had happened.
Gold had pulled him into a tight hug, assuring him that he'd be back that night to watch the horrible horror movie that Spring had missed the ending to.
Springtrap set out on a mission to actually clean his room up after the previous night's events.
Had he frozen up in panic because he thought Gold would scold him for the messy room?
Whatever had triggered the meltdown wasn't clear but he was sure as hell going to take steps to prevent it from happening again.
Springtrap lit a pumpkin candle and set it on the nightstand next to his bed. The autumn scent would help get him in the mood for the party tomorrow despite it no longer being October.
Halloween fell on a Thursday that year which left most people throwing their Halloween parties the week before Halloween or a few days after. The weekend was the prime time for parties, afterall. The Halloween party was on November second and Springtrap was determined to stay in the Halloween spirit. He was going to be the spookiest skeleton there!
The man smiled to himself as he began scooping up dirty clothes from the floor to toss into his hamper that sat by his closet. It didn't take very long before the carpeted floor was clear of any clothing or empty water bottles. Springtrap realized with a wince just how dirty the room had been. He was far too cleanly to leave food in here, though. Even if he was a slob at times, he wasn't going to sink down that low.
Springtrap sat on his bed with a satisfied sigh and pulled out his phone to check his notifications. He had a single text from Foxy.
Foxy The Pirate
Oh ... that name. Springtrap smiled fondly at the memory of how he'd received that nickname.
Foxy had been known for doing many… not so legal things. He always managed to find pirated movies for the group whenever they were getting together for a movie night.
It had started as a joke when Freddy had told the fox that he was the greatest pirate ever.
Even though it had been intended to be a passing joke it stuck around. Foxy took pride in the nickname and even showed up to a party dressed as a pirate once. Inside of his huge coat he had VHS tapes tucked away in the pockets. He really was the best movie pirate.
'Are you n Gold going to the party tmorrow ?'
Springtrap narrowed his eyes at the poorly written text. Why had he used so many question marks?
'Yes. I'm guessing you are too?'
Springtrap quickly wrote back. It took a few minutes for Foxy to reply.
'Hell yeah! Where else am I going to find cute girls?'
Foxy replied. Springtrap grinned wide and began typing back.
'On your pirate ship?'
'I could always use more girls ;3' Foxy replied.
Springtrap snorted and stood to his feet. He needed to start making food for when Gold got there for the movie. He wasn't eating out two days in a row.
'Aren't Chica and Chi enough for you?' Now Springtrap was asking for it.
Foxy replied almost instantly.
'HAR HAR HAR. Very funny. _-_'
Both Chica and Chi had little crushes on Foxy back when they were in school. Foxy had an interest in Chica for a while but nothing ever came of it. Dating within the friend group was something everyone was slightly hesitant to try. If something went sour in a relationship it risked the entire group being put into an awkward situation. Relationships inside of the group were typically avoided. Springtrap sat his phone down on the kitchen table and drug a box of macaroni out of the cabinet. He checked the expiration date before putting it on the counter and trudging over to the fridge. Spring peeked inside and decided that he'd mix some hamburger into the pasta. His stomach growled in anticipation at the thought. The man's ears perked up when he heard his phone buzz. It was another response from Foxy.
'Did you hear about that attack near you?'
Springtrap raised his brows in surprise. He wrote back quickly as he began to write back.
'No. I didn't. What happened?'
Foxy only took a moment to reply.
'Some sick bastards attacked a kid on his way home from school. Carved him up like a jack o'lantern.'
The mental image made Springtrap cringe. People were sick. Another text came through.
'They lived but you need to be careful when your out n' about.'
As much as Springtrap appreciated the warning, he couldn't stop himself from typing and sending his next reply, correcting Foxy's use of 'your' followed by a thank you and a reassurance that he'd be alright. He always locked his door and he had a baseball bat.
While the bat hadn't been purchased with the intent of self defense, it would certainly come in handy if someone tried to get at the little ball of fuzz. He'd had no trouble living around here so far, though. Hopefully the attack was a one time thing and the violence would slip quietly into the night; never rearing its ugly head again.
Springtrap continued to casually text Foxy as he prepared food for Gold and himself.
The butterflies in his stomach wouldn't go away the entire time he was preparing food.
How could he remain calm when Gold was coming back so soon?
Time passed him by quickly, thankfully. It didn't take very long at all before there was a knock at the door. Springtrap had just finished putting the plates on the table when he heard Gold arrive.
His ears perked up and he made his way over to the door. Gold smiled wide as the door opened and he was greeted by the little rabbit once more. Springtrap gave him a wide smile that showed off his little buck teeth. That was yet another thing that the bear found adorable about Spring. With the door now hanging wide open the smell of food filled the hallway.
Gold's ears perked up with great interest.
"Did you make something?" He asked with a hopeful glimmer in his eyes.
"Not for you." Springtrap grinned and stuck out his tongue playfully.
Gold put a hand to his chest, making a mock gasp.
"Weren't you ever taught any manners?" Gold scolded sarcastically as he made his way inside of the small apartment. Springtrap spun around and began making his way into his little kitchen with an excited bounce in his step. Without thinking, he let out a quiet giggle. Once he realized that the sound had slipped out his ears drooped in embarrassment.
"I uh… suppose I wasn't." Springtrap murmured. There was a hint of shame in his voice from the slip up. Gold shut and locked the door behind him.
"You have a cute giggle." He complimented as he followed Springtrap into the kitchen.
Unlike Gold who thought the laugh was rather adorable, Springtrap found himself cringing at the fact that he'd let it even come out. He decided to just drop the topic altogether in favor of sitting down at the table. Gold sat across from him with an excited expression.
"Macaroni?" The bigger man question with a cocked brow.
Springtrap froze in his seat momentarily. Him and Gold used to eat macaroni all the time after school… Had he come to dislike it without telling him? Springtrap relaxed slightly when he caught sight of the smile that was plastered to Gold's face.
"Yeah…" Spring breathed out in relief. Why was he so damn tense? It wasn't like serving Gold a food he wouldn't like was going to piss him off, anyway. Gold was one of the most gentle people he'd ever known. Why was the thought of Gold's disapproval making him feel so panicked?
If he were being honest with himself, he knew why. They were simply friends, though!
Sure they had some sort of mutual feelings for each other back in their early teens but they hadn't ever acted upon it. Springtrap was scared to death of what would happen if his dad caught him with a boy. He'd already been accused of being gay by his father in the past.
Cutting that bastard out of his life was the best choice he'd ever made.
Springtrap looked up at Gold with a soft yet confident smile.
"Don't tell me you hate macaroni all of a sudden…." Gold shook his head without hesitation.
"Who do you take me for? You're acting like we didn't eat six entire boxes of it in one night."
Oh. Springtrap cringed at the memory. He definitely felt sick after that cheesy binge.
"That was fucking disgusting." Springtrap spat as he narrowed his eyes.
Gold's eyes widened in surprise at the rabbit's sudden use of language. He wasn't usually the type to use such strong profanity without a good reason. Springtrap merely smiled at Gold's shock and grabbed ahold of his plate of food. Spring stood with a small shiver and gave Gold a little smile before turning and heading towards the living room.
"C'mon. We can eat on the couch." He called out as he made his way into the other room.
Gold grabbed his own plate hurriedly before trailing Springtrap.
"Have you been hanging out with Foxy?"
The movie started not long after they had settled down onto the couch together.
They sat in the same spots as before at opposite ends of the couch. Spring seemed to be creeping closer and closer as the night went on. He'd lean forward to grab his drink off of the coffee table and would settle down just a little bit closer to Gold each time until they were barely apart. The small space that separated Springtrap from the man next to him nearly made him shiver from anxiety. It was so tempting to move that final inch closer and lean against Gold.
Springtrap's big green eyes slowly drifted up to look at Gold's face. Was the bear paying attention to him? The decreasing space between them had certainly come to Gold's attention. He was grabbing at his pants with a nervous expression on his face. Spring couldn't help the smile that came to his face as Gold turned his attention away from the TV to look at him instead.
Spring's hair was a fluffy mess and his fur was clean and shiny. There was a little purple bandana wrapped around his neck as usual. Small stars decorated the glittery fabric.
It was given to him by Foxy several years ago and he'd clung to it ever since. Being gifted anything, even something so simple was overwhelming for the little rabbit. He treasured the cloth as if it was one of his most precious possessions. Gold honestly knew it was.
"What?" Springtrap asked softly. Normally he'd be the anxious one in these situations but it seemed that something had washed over Gold.
The bear looked like he was about to break out into a nervous sweat. He was having an issue finding his voice, it seemed. He kept opening his mouth to speak but would close it before uttering a sound. Springtrap watched Gold with a warm smile. Gold finally spoke.
"You're a dork." He finally laughed out. Springtrap scrunched his nose up in a mixture of confusion and shock before Gold slipped his arm off the back of the couch. Before he could really react, Spring was pulled against the bear's side. He let out a surprised squeak and tensed for a moment. Gold returned his gaze back to the horrible movie; looking much more content than before. Springtrap relaxed after a second and rested his head against the side of Gold's chest. The closeness was overwhelming. Gold was warm and firm and real.
He wasn't a cold pillow that was soaked with tears. He wasn't a ragged stuffed animal that had been snuggled to no repair. Gold wasn't a dream that would vanish in the morning, leaving Springtrap cold and alone in his bed in the cold winter mornings.
It took everything Springtrap had to not break down into happy tears. Gold was warm and there and real. The arm that was pressing him firmly into the man's side reminded him of that.
"You okay?" Gold asked softly with a glance down at him. The silence was making him second guess making such a bold move. Springtrap was a sensitive person and the smallest things could either excite and delight him or cause him to panic.
"I'm fine…" Springtrap said softly. He gave Gold a reassuring smile.
Reassured that he hadn't done something to scare the little rabbit off, Gold visibly relaxed and lowered his ears with a happy sigh. There was a peaceful silence between the two for several minutes as they watched the protagonist of the movie struggle to find safety as they ran past a hoard of zombies. Springtrap shifted and leaned against Gold a little more.
"Do you want pizza?"
Gold looked at Springtrap with raised brows. He wasn't sure if it was a serious question considering they had just eaten.
"Later." Spring added once he realized why he was getting an odd look. Gold gave a small chuckle followed by a nod. Springtrap had grown accustomed to eating very little when they were kids so seeing him volunteering to actually eat more than was the minimum requirement to keep him alive made Gold smile a bit. Springtrap was really healing…
"Yeah." Gold smiled. "We'll order some."