So so SO sorry for not updating this! For now though, I'll continuously update this story until the end (like I did with OFSFL).
Speaking of, a new addition to my pairings is in this chapter!
ENJOY!
5. Ryu x Little Mac
"GAME!"
Little Mac sighed, wiping off the sweat that dripped down his face. He raised his fist up, smiling as the crowd cheered.
When he and Pikachu were sent back to the Smash Room, he was met with Doc. "Good job, Mac baby!" Doc exclaimed, hugging the boxer.
Little Mac chuckled. "Thanks, Doc…I need some rest though. That fight took a toll on me."
Doc smiled as he let the boxer go. "Go right ahead. I'll see you at lunch."
"Same, Doc."
After waving goodbye to Doc, Little Mac walked out of the Smash Room and went to the Couples' Room. Opening the door, he took off his boxing gloves and hung them on the door's hanger.
When he glanced back to the room, he saw Ryu, punching a sandbag at the corner.
The boxer raised an eyebrow. "Ryu?" he questioned.
Ryu stopped training, and he turned to face Little Mac. "Mac? What are you doing here?" he asked, tightening his headband.
Little Mac walked inside the room, glancing around. Noticing Dawn's blue boxing gloves, Sonic's rings, and other items, he realized that others had visited here before them. "Well, I was here to take a break after a match," Little Mac explained. "What are you doing here?"
Ryu shrugged. "Just training for my match."
"I see…"
Little Mac approached the small table and sat down in one of the chairs. Grabbing a chocolate bar in his pocket, he opened the wrapper and began to eat the sweet candy.
Ryu sat across him, watching him eat. "Did Doc have you in the chocolate addiction?" he joked, a grin on his face.
Little Mac chuckled. "Maybe." He said, taking another bite of the chocolate.
Ryu looked down at his bare feet. "So uh…" he stuttered. "How is your training?"
"Good," Little Mac said, taking one last bite of the chocolate before throwing away the wrapper in the small trashcan. "What about you?" he asked.
"Good for me as well," Ryu answered. "If I keep this up, I'll become stronger."
Little Mac raised an eyebrow. "Y'know…" the boxer said hesitantly, "I noticed how hard you've been training. There were times that I saw you pass out."
Ryu stared at the boxer. "Really?"
Little Mac nodded. "Yeah. I was worried. Remember waking up in the Smash Hospital a few times?"
Ryu nodded. "Yeah…though I always wonder who carried me there."
"I did." Little Mac said, smiling.
Ryu raised an eyebrow. "You? You carried me?"
Little Mac nodded. "Yeah. When you passed out a couple of times, I carried you to the Smash Hospital. Whew…you need to lose some weight." he joked.
Ryu glared at him. "I have muscles, not fat, Mac."
Little Mac laughed. "I was just joshing you, Ryu."
"And I thought my sense of humor was bad…"
Awkward silence filled the air in the room for a few minutes until Ryu spoke, "Y'know…I should thank you for carrying me."
Little Mac smiled. "Of course. You're…you're my best friend. I'm always here to help." Little Mac blushed after he stumbled on his words.
Ryu blushed slightly. Even though they were best friends, Ryu had…feelings for the boxer. Over the months where they spend time together, Ryu's crush on Little Mac grew.
"Ryu?"
Ryu shook his head to snap out of his state when Little Mac spoke.
"You okay?" Little Mac asked, raising an eyebrow.
"I-I'm fine!" Ryu said, placing his hands up slightly.
"But your face is red. Are you sure?"
"Y-yeah…" Ryu nodded, rubbing the back of his head.
Little Mac's face was also red from blushing. He's so cute when he stutters, he thought.
They then heard a booming voice from the intercom. "NEW MATCH! RYU VS. MARTH!"
Ryu smirked as he got up from his chair. "Looks like it's time for my match." he looked down at the boxer. "I'll…see you soon, Mac."
Little Mac nodded. "See you."
Before Ryu could make it out the door, Little Mac grabbed his arm. "Wha—" Before Ryu could say another word, Little Mac pulled him into a kiss. Ryu's eyes widened, but he closed his eyes slowly and accepted the kiss.
When Little Mac broke the kiss, he smiled at the martial artist. "Good luck, Ryu." He said.
Ryu was blushing like a madman, and he whispered, "Th-thanks…"
When Ryu left the Couples' Room, his smile grew wider.
He…he loves me…
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