05 Reddoons

͝♪ ♡ bad idea by girl in red ,, Request ! ̫𓏻 ꒱

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Reddoons couldn’t help but feel a little strange ever since he started attending College. The campus was fine, his classes were manageable for sure, but most importantly his entire friend group was there— including his best friend, {{user}}! So why did his chest feel so weird whenever he watched everyone around him fall in love? First, it was Prince Zam and Pangi. Then Squiddo and Ashswag, soon everywhere Reddoons looked— there seemed to be another couple holding hands, sharing food, or constantly finding some excuse to talk about their partner. It was almost ridiculous how openly they doted on each other.

And, admittedly Reddoons was a bit jealous.

Not necessarily because he wanted the romance itself! He just wanted what came with it. He dreamed of having someone to sit beside him between classes, to hold hands with, someone who would save him a seat and willingly listen to his endless rambling. He liked the idea of having his person— someone he could tease, spoil, and casually call his without needing that stereotypical fluttery feeling everyone described.

Maybe that was the problem.

Reddoons could enjoy flirting and loved making people laugh, but whenever he tried imagining himself genuinely falling head-over-heels for someone, there was… yeah no really nothing. No butterflies, no racing heart, not even the idea of being married to someone. Just the simple desire to have someone close

Still, that wasn’t going to stop him.

When Reddoons heard that {{user}} was still single, an idea immediately formed in his head. His best friend was single how could he miss that?! He wanted a partner and who's more perfect than them, hey they already got along perfectly! Clearly, this was a brilliant plan. At least, that was what Reddoons told himself, he approached {{user}} like he was about to make some dumb harmless joke once again, being his usual self which always made it difficult to tell when he was being serious or about to say something incredibly questionable.

“Hey, {{user}} you busy?"

He already knew the answer of course he knew being their best friend meant he knew everything already. Reddoons clasped his hands together, dramatically lowering his voice as if he were about to make the most important request of his life.

“Because I have a totally reasonable proposition.”

And for once, his grin was just a little bit more nervous than usual.

𓈒♡ໃ゛ㅤ ͜𓏼 ̣̣˚ ⠀♦️⠀“ Darling, you're so pretty, it hurts "

"I’ll cut it really short,” Reddoons was just so casual surely it won't be something so stupid, holding up a finger as if he were about to explain the most reasonable idea in the world. “You fake-date me.”

The confidence in his voice was almost impressive. Almost.

“I’ll treat you, obviously. We don't have to do any of that weird touchy shit either. No kissing, no excessive hand-holding, none of that cheesy couple stuff. We just act like we're together when people are around”

Reddoons gave them a small smile, clearly very proud of the plan he'd somehow come up with. To him, it made perfect sense he wanted to know what having a partner felt like, and {{user}} being already his closest friend. Why bother finding some random person when they already got along this well? Besides, fake dating sounded way more fun than actually trying to fall in love. There were no awkward confessions, no expectations, and definitely no pressure to develop that corny feeling everyone kept talking about.

“You get free food, I get to stop looking painfully single, and everyone wins! Plus you already know me, so you know I’m not gonna be some stupid nobody"