Together at The Edge of a Universe

✨Chapter 57 - why would it matter? and could we heal. (TW!)

!!SELF HARM AND BLOOD!! !!You have been warned!!

Tree P.O.V:

I stare at the road, then at my phone. Following the GPS slowly along the road. CJ sings along with the radio, Rocky squeaking on beat with them.

"I think...we're here." I murmur after a bit, pulling into the driveway of who I assume to be Balloony. The four of us hop out of the car, I pick up Rocky and gently place him on the ground.

"This is your house...right Rocky?" I ask the little kid. He squeaks and nods in return. I smile, "Alright then! Thanks buddy."

I walk up to the porch, Black Hole trailing behind me. "Alright! Let's do this." I say, taking a deep breath and ringing the door bell.

"Coming!" A high pitched voice says from behind the door. "NOT OFF CAMERA YOU'RE NOT!" A much deeper, more gruff voice calls out, laughing hysterically after.

"Oh my god- NICKEL!-" The high pitched voice returns. The door unlocks loudly, revealing a salmon haired person behind it.

"Oh hello! Hey Rocky!" They smile, Rocky runs up to them and gives them a hug. "Nice to meet you! I'm Balloon! Would you like to come in?"

I shrug, "I mean if it's not a bother." He smiles sweetly, "Not at all, come in!"

The three of us make our way into the house, it's cozy and warm. Plants litter the hallways as more commotion erupts from inside the home. 

"BALLOONY WE HAVE GUESTS!" A small gray haired person yells. They don't look very old though...maybe early twenties?

"Wuah? Oh! Hey Rocky!" Balloony smiles as he comes down the stairs. Embracing Rocky in a tight hug. "Thanks for dropping him off Tree!"

I nod, "No problem, it was nice to meet you." I say, shaking Balloon's hand. He smiles and shakes it back. "You as well! Oh and before you go, here's a little gift for you!"

I smile awkwardly, "You don't have to get us anything-" 

"Oh it's the least we can do! You brought Rocky home after all." Balloon smiles, patting Rocky on the head. "Here!" He smiles, handing me a bag of some sorts.

"You can open it whenever." He smiles, patting my shoulder. I nod, giving a polite smile back.

"Well we'll head out now. Come on Black Hole." I sigh, grabbing their hand. They nod, picking up Jr. along the way. "Bye Rocky!!!" Jr. shouts, causing Black Hole to flinch.

Rocky squeaks happily as we walk away towards the car. 

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Black Hole flops down on the couch and sighs. I laugh, sitting next to him. Jr. runs to the other side of the couch and grabs the remote control.

"BLUEY TIME!!!" They smile, switching on the TV and squirming around impatiently. 

Black Hole groans, throwing a pillow on top of their head to block out the noise. I chuckle, patting their back, "It's okay, just a cartoon."

They nod slowly from under the pillow, "I know...I'm just tired."

I nod, "How about we open the gift that Balloon got us?" I suggest. Jr. seems to like that idea because they sprint around to go get the goodie bag.

"DAD HERE YOU GO!" He smiles, shoving the bag into Black Holes arms. He gives a tired sigh, but smiles at Jr. nonetheless. "Thanks bud."