Goodbye, Jon [August 21st, 2014]

A.N: Gam Groomps fanfic...? Haha, idk. This is NOT for little kids, OR rabbits for no good reason. Rated T for Trix; for TEEN kids...just because I hate little kids sometimes.

It was just another ordinary day in Arin's house. He was lounging on the couch, a bag of assorted chips in his hands.

"Hey, Arin!" Jon called from the doorway. "I got some news!"

"Is it good news, or bad news?" Arin asked through a mouthful of Doritos. "If it's bad, I don't wanna hear it."

"Nah, it's good," Jon replied, joining him on the couch.

"Well, lay it on me," Arin urged.

"I got a phone call from Normal Boots. They said they wanted me to come in the business and stuff!" Jon told him excitedly.

"Oh, really now? Aren't you freaking special!" Arin laughed.

"I/am/freaking special," Jon laughed with him. "One sec, I'm gonna go get my stuff and-"

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Get your stuff?" Arin questioned. "Where do you think you're going?"

"Hello, to go work for Normal Boots," Jon answered plainly. "They saved me a spot in Washington, so I might as well pack now." He got up from the couch and started toward the staircase.

"But..." Arin started. "You're not going without me, right?"

Jon sighed. "Maybe it's better if you don't."

Arin stood up from the couch. "Jon, we're friends. I'm not gonna let you go without me."

Jon looked over his shoulder to him. "You're gonna have to go on without me, ok?" he answered in an annoyed tone.

Arin was still confused. "Wait...what are you saying?" Jon had turned around completely now so that the two of them were face to face.

"I think I've made it clear to you, but you're obviously too dang stupid," Jon grumbled. "I'll say it in small words so you'll be sure to understand; I quit, Arin."

Arin felt himself gasp. "Jon, you can't be serious. Without you, there's no Game in Grumps."

"Too bad, I'm leaving," Jon huffed, climbing the staircase.

"Jon!" Arin called. "Stop being a jerk and get your butt back down here!"

"I can't hear you!" Jon yelled back, already upstairs. Mumbling to himself, Arin stomped up the staircase and pulled on the doorknob on Jon's room door. Unfortunately, the door didn't open. It was locked.

"JON, SO HELP ME, I WILL BREAK DOWN THIS DOOR AND FORCE YOU TO STAY!" Arin screamed, pounding on the door. Jon didn't even respond. Arin tried the only thing he could think of; quoting lines from their own episodes. "I CAN'T DO IT, JON!" After a moment, Arin didn't think he'd answer.

"I CAN'T EITHER!" Jon groaned at last.

"Seriously though, man, I can't do this without you," Arin sighed.

"Yeah..." The door opened and Jon showed up in the doorway. "I'm sorry. I can't pass up the opportunity."

"Maybe we could work something out," Arin suggested optimistically. It was strange for him to be the optimist of the situation, but anyone could tell he was determined, especially Jon.

"No, Arin, just forget it," Jon mumbled. "This is just one of those things I gotta do alone."

Arin lowered his head. "Oh ok..." He slunk back to the couch and sat there all night, thinking about what he was going to once Jon left.

The next morning, everyone woke up early to see him off. Arin, Suzy, Barry, and Jon stood at the bus stop, saying their goodbyes.

Barry came forward first. "We're gonna miss you, bro," he muttered as he shook Jon's hand.

"Me too, Barry," Jon replied with a smile. "You're the best special effects guy I ever met."

"Thanks," Barry chuckled. He was never really a man of many words, but he was still one of Jon's best friends.

Suzy stepped forward next. "Don't forget to write. Arin's gonna miss you a lot. You're going to be hard to replace," she sniffed.

"I'm sure you'll find someone. Sure, he probably won't be as awesome as the JonTron, but maybe a close second!" Jon assured her.

Suzy smiled, wiping a tear away. "Ok." She gave him a quick hug. "We'll never forget you!"

Finally, it was Arin's turn to say "goodbye". He couldn't just say that alone though. There was so much he wanted to say, but there wasn't enough time. He could go on for hours on how much he would miss him or ask him what he was going to do without him. He couldn't continue Game Grumps all by himself.

He stood in front of Jon grudgingly, still wishing he didn't have to go. What was he supposed to say? The words he prepared had left his mind. Thankfully, Jon started talking first.

"Arin, you're my best friend," he said quietly. "The things we've been through together..." he trailed off. "All I can say is...thank you." He came closer and gave his best friend a bro hug.

Arin could feel tears stinging in his eyes. "No, Jon. I should be thanking you." He pulled away. "So, thank you too."

The bus finally drove up next to the sidewalk, and the doors opened. Jon gave everyone one last, fake smile. "I hope I'll see you guys later." He waved. "Bye, everyone..." He stepped on the bus and the doors closed. As the bus started to move, Jon watched his friends get left behind. That was, until, he saw Arin running alongside the bus.

"Jon!" he shouted.

"Yeah?"

"Good luck!"

Jon gave him a genuine smile and laugh. "You too!" he called back as the bus sped up. Arin slowed down and watched the bus drive down the street, taking Jon with it. The smile faded from his face at last and he collapsed in the middle of the street. On his knees now, he felt tears running down his face.

"Goodbye, Jon."

A.N: I don't care what everyone else says- Arin is a bae and I wuv him. *squishes* I didn't really imagine the actual people doing this. Just animation, cause that's how jacked up my imagination is. I love people who aren't real or I'll never get to meet... Haven't I stated that before? WHO CARES- IT'S TRUE.