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Roblox had been suffering from Hanahaki for a long time, yet they can't get himself to ask Builderman.. They've been realizing that Builderman had been having his eyes on Shedletsky, a person Builderman had first hired. Yet why don't they yell? Why don't they do something. They're just there.. suffering. Builderman entered their office "Bloxy! Did you know Shed did -- Bloxy? Ro' are you good? you look sick-- is it what i said?" Builderman's tone shifted to concern. Roblox paused there, they could answer honestly but it would ruin their 'friendship' so they excused themselves. "Ah, give me a minute Builderman.. i need to go to the bathroom for a minute." They said their voice shaky, they ran out leaving Builderman alone, Yet builderman knew something was off; He intends to know.
In the bathroom, Roblox started coughing out Flowers; They went through their options again, ask Builderman with a high chance of them rejecting them leaving them to suffocating on the flowers, or doing surgery. Yet, they still truly Love Builderman. They sighed, keeping this suffering to themselves, yet they wanted Builderman to be happy. Maybe leaving them to Shedletsky was a good idea. They're overthinking again,, they truly need to stop doing that. They fell down on the bathroom floor, utterly defeated. The Disease isn't getting any better. They forced themself to stand up "Roblox- You've got to stop,, Do i truly wish for Builderman's happiness?" They say to themselves, a good 5 minutes passed by. they decided to leave the flowers there for now, 'no one will find out anyways' they thought to themselves. their heart ached for Builderman's heart, but they also know Shedletsky would be a better pair.. That's what they thought atleast.
Roblox gathered up the courage to get up and continue working-- maybe they should get some fresh air first, They walked out of the office excusing themselves again with Builderman. "Sorry,I'll be back soon.." Roblox apologized taking a whiff of fresh air, Builderman uses this chance to figure out why Roblox had looked so panicked and Sick earlier. He entered the bathroom- nothing unusual until he looked into the sink, Flowers everywhere.. Yet, he was oblivious. he didn't know what it meant, He felt idiotic-- How could he not know what it means? he's the most powerful admin for 2x2's sake! Maybe he should ask another admin for information about this since he's not capable on his own. He was lost, Builderman murmured something incoheret- probably thinking of something. He walked out of the bathroom with thoughts flooding his mind, His first instinct was to ask Reese if he had any ideas on what it was. On the walk to find Reese, Buildermans thoughts were full of Roblox and worry. He must admit he has been postponing Roblox's interactions with him just to be with Shedletsky, yet.. Why does he feel so guilty about it?
Regardless, He needs to figure out why he feels like this, and fast! He needs to figure out what the flowers mean. Builderman's fans immediately noticed him and swarmed him-- someone in that crowd was Shedletsky himself. Builderman paused not knowing what to do-- he needed to go to Reese, but with the amount of people swarming him every exit is blocked off, that's not good, at all. He NEEDED to escape, He sighed putting up a Friendly facade-- he knows asking them wont work, yet why does he still try " Hey, what if you guys leave me alone for a bit? " Builderman asks, His voice was kind and forgiving, yet an underlying annoyance and desperation creeped in, and so did a bunch of " Boo's " They were more desperate than he is. He opened his GUI, immediately attempting to teleport out of there, as he managed to do just that he sighed, a heavy sigh of relief. As much as he loved his fans, they do get 'over the top' which he does not like at all.
Roblox was passing through as the crowd was annoying Builderman, a wave of panic and sickness hit him as he saw Shedletsky in the crowd, They attempted to divert their own attention away as they felt sick, very sick. they ran off swiftly to find somewhere private where the flowers felt like they were suffocating him-- no,, there's still hope. Builderman could still love them, right? The flowers fell down their mouth- it was painful, yet worth it in a way. Roblox's head was spinning, They did not like this. Maybe they should just find somewhere to rest for now-- surely nothing will happen as they rest, right? Their mind keeps drifting off when Builderman and them were having fun, back when 2x2 just created them-- back when there weren't any 'newly' hired admins, back when it was just the two of them exploring robloxia. how they truly missed those times, where Builderman's attention was solely on them and them only.
Builderman teleported straight to where Reese was, " Reese! just the person i was looking for.. Say, do you have any ideas when someone starts coughing out Flowers? " Builderman says trying to keep the friendly approachable and nice facade, " Coughing out flowers? " Reese asked, surprised. She immediately went through some books, Matt who was watching nearby helped find the right book for Reese," There it is ! thank you matt !! " Reese said smiling, She flipped through a couple of pages, landing on the correct one " Aha ! Here, ' People with this virus can obtain many issues as in Vomiting flowers, or flowers blooming in their mouth lungs or heart, It can get worse from the normal vomiting to even suffocating them,,' Does that sound correct?" Reese asked making sure it was the right one, Builderman gave a hum of approval asking her to continue " The cause of this is,, Unrequited love..? " Reese says, chuckling slightly- She had never expected Roblox to be inlove, Not with Builderman atleast. Yet, Builderman was still as Oblivious and confused. " Huh? Reese why are you laughing? " Builderman asked obliviously, Reese ignored the question, and asked her own question " Builderman, Do you love Roblox ? " Reese asked still giggling, Matt was enjoying observing the conversation from behind chuckling slightly at how oblivious Builderman was, Builderman had that annoyed tsundere like face which made them almost burst out laughing.
Builderman's face instantly flushed as he looked away, " W-hat! how is that well- .. Maybe, Though how is that connected with the issue -?? " Builderman asked still very confused. Reese nodded " Well, my advice would be asking Roblox out, That might be the simplest way to help them " Builderman looked back yet he was still very confused yet, with the advice of Reese, he's sure he could do this. Builderman teleported himself to Roblox-- Roblox was out cold, below a tree. He looked at the tree carefully, it was the tree both of them planted back then "Are you still lost in those old memories, Ro'? But, i guess thats why i did fall for you.." He murmured to himself making sure he was the only one who could hear that, The memories came running back. Builderman decided to carry them back to Hq, if he wasn't wrong there was a left over bed on Roblox's office. He decided to teleport there to prevent any disturbances. At the office, Builderman placed Roblox gently on the bed, making sure it wouldn't hurt, Roblox's computer was on-- surely it wouldn't be as bad to look-- it may even help Builderman figure out what's going on with Roblox and help them after all.
Builderman stared at the screen, " Hanahaki surgery " . Builderman finally understood-- the flowers, the sickness, the avoidance. A pang of guilt swarmed Buildermans chest, " I'm sorry ro' i should've spent time with you--" He whispered to himself, He needed to fix this. He'll confess when Roblox woke up, he promised to himself. He knew how Roblox would react hearing that " It's not your fault, Builderman " Or maybe a " It's okay. " , His mind flooded with thoughts, why did Roblox never tell him? Why did they bottle up to themselves to suffer?, Roblox slowly woke up to a different area "huh..? where am i..?" Roblox murmured, "You're at the Hq" Builderman states, his voice confident, "Builderman..?" Roblox called out, "Mornin' Bloxy.." Builderman's voice became less confident, yet he was prepared, he took the time Roblox was unconscious to practice, "Hey,, ro'.." Builderman started, Roblox gave a incoheret acknowledgement, " Will you be my lover..? " Builderman confessed his face looking away as it was flushed. Roblox paused, he never thought he would hear that, not now, not ever " I thought you liked shed- " Roblox attempted to say yet got cut off "No- Shedletsky's just a friend, Ro' i wouldn't replace you for him- is that why you've been throwin' up flowers?" Builderman asks changing the subject back to the Hanahaki disease. Roblox went quiet-- how did he know? was his monitor still on? their voice became shaky as they asked " How- did you- " , Builderman paused thinking on what he just said- it must've been private or personal
Builderman quickly apologized, " I- was that personal? Sorry ro' " His voice became concered and very apologetic. " I- no, no it's okay. I'm curious- how did you figure out? " Roblox asked hesitantly, he did want to know yet he was scared of the answer. " Uhm, well after you went to take some fresh air i did sneak and look at the sink filled with flowers- and your monitor was on.. " Builderman explained truthfully, Roblox hummed analyzing the answer. " You aren't mad, are ya'? " Builderman asked his voice gentler than before. " No, No. im just.. curious, that's all." Roblox answered, They knew those things that Builderman said was their own fault. They left their monitor on, and they were way too weak to even throw the flowers out-- there was no one to blame those mistakes for but themselves, " So about that confession,, Will you be my lover, Roblox ? " Builderman asked again incase Roblox forgot about the confession. A long silence stretched out before Roblox nodded " Yes, Builderman.. I will happily be your lover" Roblox said happily. They were happy and thats all that mattered.