Chapter 9: Heading Home

Mordecai and Rigby found they had fallen asleep, and woke up at about 12:00 midnight.

We better get back to the house or people are gonna start getting suspicious. Rigby explained.

Mordecai nodded and stood up to put his clothes back on. After Rigby did the same, Mordecai picked him up bridal-style and headed back to the house with his lover in his arms.

Upon arrival to their house, however, Mordecai noticed the lights were still on. He walked to the doorway and set Rigby down.

I figured they d be asleep by now. he said.

Yeah, wonder what s goin on?

Mordecai opened the door to see everyone at the table, having a laugh.

Hey guys, what s so funny? asked Rigby.

It s Don, he s a riot! yelled Benson.

Wait... Don? said Rigby and Mordecai at the same time.

They walked around the corner to see the taller, more muscular version of Rigby seated at the table. Rigby and Mordecai realized it had been forever since they met up, so both went in for a hug.

Don gladly hugged Mordecai back, and was really surprised when he heard Rigby say Give me some sugar, big bro!

Rigby? Did you just ask me for some- Don stopped when he felt the small arms wrap around him.

Yeah, Donny! Rigby said, giggling.

This was easily a shock to Don. His brother always refused to give him a hug and now... he was asking for it?

Oh, Don! Great news... Me and Mordecai... Rigby trailed off.

You two what? Don asked, a bit interested.

Mordecai picked Rigby up as he had before and the duo said We re together! Don nearly fainted at these words. Rigby, you re gay? he asked.

Rigby simply nodded in response and mumbled Mhm.

Don stood up and hugged them both at the same time, then pulled away and said, I had a feeling!

Everyone laughed and Rigby was the first to calm down. Guys, I have something serious to say. Mordy, set me down please.

Mordecai let him down to his feet and raised an eyebrow as Rigby began to speak.

Mordecai, you ve made me so happy over the years. When we played video games, when we had parties, everything. Even our arguments brought us closer. When you asked me to kiss you... I was stunned. Of course I said yes, but I was so afraid you just needed that push to send you to Margaret. Now, at our peak in the relationship, I want us to be together. More than just boyfriends. It s time we took this more seriously. Mordecai, he paused and pulled a small royal purple box from the back of his dress pants. Will you be mine, forever?

Everyone gasped. The room was silent for a full minute. Don was nearly in tears, everyone else was smiling, and Mordecai was gritting his teeth.

Rigby... I don t want to be yours forever. I don t like you.

This sent a shock through the room and Rigby hung his head and began crying, but stopped when Mordecai picked him up.

I don t want to be yours, I need to be yours... I don t like you at all. I love and cherish you... Mordecai began to sob uncontrollably, but managed to say I do.

Don seemed to be sobbing more than Mordecai, overwhelmed by the strong words that had been said. Rigby kissed Mordecai passionately just as Thomas was walking down the stairs. What s going on, can t a goat get some sleep around here? He paused when he saw everyone crying and clapping. Woah... What?

Mordecai turned around and quietly yelled, He proposed, and I said yes!

Thomas said nothing, just had a confused look on his face. Isn t gay marriage illegal here? he asked quietly.

The room stopped. No more tears, no more clapping, just dead silence, before Benson chimed in.

I ll pay for a flight. Wherever, whenever. You two aren t the best workers around here, but without you, it would be pretty boring.