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It was just a lovely morning at the Hotel! Objects making their way downstairs to get some breakfast and just hangout. Fan, Test Tube, and Paintbrush seemed to be grouped up at their table, eating and chatting away until,
"BAXTER?? WHERES BAXTER?" Lightbulb shouted
She seemed to be freaked out and looked like she hasn't slept for days. Lightbulb spotted her group and ran towards them frantically.
"Have you guys seen Baxter?? It's been almost 4 DAYS SINCE I LAST SAW HIM. WHERE IS HE, DID YOU EAT HIM? HIDE HIM? WHOEVER DID THIS WILL PAY!!" Lightbulb shouted, shaking Fan
"L-lightbulb, LIGHTBULB!" Paintbrush yelled getting her off Fan before he puked everything she consumed.
Lightbulb then stopped and looked at Paintbrush, tears rolling down her face. Paintbrush couldn't help but feel bad and slowly hugged her while patting her back. Soon, the bright lights figured they'll all ask all the people around the hotel if they have seen Baxter. The three agreed and split up once they all finished eating, asking objects around the hotel one by one.
. . .
After endless hours it seemed nobody could find where Baxter was, just as the four bright lights lost hope Lightbulb remembered something. She had forgotten to ask just ONE last person in the hotel, Candle. Without a moment Lightbulb dashed away to find Candle. The other three seemed lost.
"I'm gonna say it, Lightbulb has lost her mind." Fan commented. Test Tubes eyebrow went up and Paintbrush nodded exhausted.
Lightbulb started running through the hallways past people maybe even almost bumping into some of them.
"Hey! Like watch where your going!" Pepper yelled rubbing a tiny crack she had for bumping into Lightbulb.
Lightbulb gave a quick wave and just kept running and running until...
BAM!
She bumped right into someone, a little painful and a mini crack but nothing too bad! It was the one and only, Candle! They both sat there for awhile before Candle finally got up to help Lightbulb up. Lightbulb took her hand and noticed Baxter on Candles hands.
"OMGA!! YOU FOUND BAXTER!! WHERE WAS HE, IS HE OKAY?? HE ISN'T HURT RIGHT? YOU TOOK CARE OF HIM?" Lightbulb bounced around Candle anxiously.
"I promise you Baxter is completely fine, I just found him wandering around and took him in. I was supposed to return him but I completely forgot to until today. Here you go." Candle handed Lightbulb Baxter.
Lightbulb eagerly took Baxter but then suddenly yawned, scratching her eyes. As she was about to walk away Candle stopped her.
"Lightbulb you seem tense, wanna come to my room and rest? Your aura tells me you've been awake for nearly 5 days now. Come, your room is far from mines." Candle said rubbing Lightbulbs arm.
Lightbulb slightly blushed at the request and touch Candle did to her, she was hesitant but agreed seeing how she wouldn't make it to her room. They both walked towards Candle and Silver Spoons shared room, Silver Spoon was not there at the moment and with his partner. So Candle had the room all to herself. As they entered Lightbulb was nearly knocked out, Candles room had welcomed Lightbulb with opened arms, guiding her to Candles bed. Lightbulb then laid down on Candles bed as Candle sat next to her, reading a book and humming to let Lightbulb fall asleep. Before Candle knew it, Lightbulb grabbed onto her arm before she fully fell asleep.
"Do-Do you think you can lay next to me?" Lightbulb blurted out as she rubbed Candles arm.
Candle smiled and slowly moved her position to lay down next to Lightbulb. Candles was calmly reading her book until Lightbulb seemed to have pulled Candle into a cuddle, mumbling something as her grip tightened around Candle. Candle just stood there stiff until she melted in the hug flustered, she slowly turned around to look at Lightbulb and without thinking, she gave a little peck on Lightbulbs forehead. Lightbulb seemed to have smiled after that and it completely melted Candles heart. Soon, Candle yawned and slowly dozed off with Lightbulb, happy that she finally had this moment with the one she cared for most, Baxter snuggled up between them.