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                                                    Third Person POV

Hailey smiled to herself as she doodled on the floor, practicing different poses as anatomy practice. She had just finished recording and editing her Christmas QNA, she was just waiting for it to upload now. What better way to kill time then to practice something you enjoy? She yawned loudly, it was getting pretty late and she was tired from the long day she's had. After the video uploads, she'll head for bed. She didn't expect someone to knock on the door all of a sudden. Reluctantly, she got up from her bed and opened the door.

"Oh, heya Bendy, what's up?" She asked, blushing lightly. She had gotten a handful of ship-implying questions in her QNA that embarrassed her a little, but she pushed those thoughts to the back of her mind and focused on what Bendy was wearing. He wasn't wearing his usual attire, surprisingly, instead he was dressed in a simple, white T-Shirt and black shirts that almost blended in with his skin.

"Hey Hailey, I didn't wake you, did I?" He asked, stretching his arms above his head.

"Nah, I was just drawing. What's up?" She asked, nonchalantly planting a hand on her hip, her smile making the gesture seem relaxed instead of sassy or irritated.

"Well, Boris really wanted to see you, so I offered to bring you over if you were for it. I called, but you didn't answer, so I came over in person," he answered, his tail swishing lazily behind him. He was obviously tired as well, his attire seeming to simulate he was about to go to bed before Boris suddenly wanted to see the firey red-head. Hailey internally sighed, her phone had died a bit ago, and she hadn't bothered to check if it was charged yet.

"Sure! Why not? Boris is my little buddy, I'd love to see him!" She answered honestly, smiling lightly. She held up a hand to signal to Bendy to give her a minute and quickly grabbed a jacket, slipping it on over her shirt.

"Ready, or does Merida need her bow too?" Bendy teased, smirking slightly. Hailey flicked his forehead and walked out of her house, closing the door behind her. The two walked most of the way in silence, until Hailey noticed Bendy shaking a bit. Hailey smirked to herself, thinking of a way to tease him.

"You cold? That's what you get for going out in shorts and a T-shirt when it's 40 degrees out," she teased, resulting in Bendy freezing and blushing lightly in embarrassment.

"Yeah yeah, I was in a rush, shut up," Bendy replied, rolling his eyes.

"I could warm you up if you want," Hailey offered, smiling innocently. Bendy broke, his face as red as Hailey's hair. Hailey giggled and handed him her jacket. Bendy blinked a couple times, muttering a quiet "oh" and taking it. He slipped it on and it fit him quite well, despite being a little long on his figure.

"Oh? Why oh?" Hailey asked, confused.

"Nothing important," Bendy answered, his blush dying down. Hailey tried to think of what she said and her brain almost imploded, smacking Bendy on the back of the head.

"Get yo mind outta the gutter!" She scolded, blushing harshly.

"Oh come on, cut me some slack Hale, you should know me well enough by now that happens when I hang out with Nice and her teasing for too long," Bendy retorted, fixing his hair that got messed up by the smack.

"Wait, Nice?" Hailey asked, confused.

"Nice wanted to be with Boris tonight. I swear to god she cannot stop hugging him and gushing about how 'adorable, innocent and huggable' he is," He explained, using air quotes as he explained Nice's demeanor. Hailey giggled to herself and rolled her eyes. Of course Nicey would be squealing about stuff like that with no shame. The two made it to the hotel the brothers were staying in and Bendy opened the door, holding it open for Hailey.

"Ladies first~" he offered, a flirty tone laced in his voice.

"Yeah, so go inside, I've got the door," Hailey replied, smiling playfully. Bendy blinked a couple times as he processed it before the two heard laughter from inside.

"HOLY SHIT THAT IS BRILLIANT!" Cuphead howled, holding onto a counter to keep himself from falling. Bendy flipped him off before ushering Hailey inside, letting the door close behind him. The two made it to Bendy and Boris's hotel room, only to hear loud squealing from inside.

"Nice?" Bendy asked, grabbing his key for the room.

"Yep," Hailey answered, recognizing the ear piercing scream. Bendy sighed and unlocked the door, opening it. Only to see Boris being trapped in a tight snuggle-hug by Nice, who didn't look like she was gonna let him go.

"Nice, can you let my brother go?" Bendy asked, getting a hideous hiss from Nice in response. Hailey giggled and rolled her eyes, taking a seat on the other bed. The four talked with each other for a while, Nice finally let Boris go and he went to hide behind Hailey in case Nice got grabby again. After a couple hours passed, Nice said she had to leave and get to sleep, she had to babysit tomorrow. Once she was gone, Boris flopped onto his bed and fell asleep immediately.

"Guess he didn't wanna sleep with Nicey in the room?" Hailey guessed, confused.

"Last time he did that, Nice started screaming so loud and high pitched my goggles shattered," Bendy explained, shrugging. Yeah, Hailey was glad Boris waited for Nice to leave.

"Anyway, I should probably go t-" Hailey started, but stopped when Hailey grabbed her wrist.

"It's not safe, just... stay here, alright?" He asked, blushing lightly. "Boris and I can share a bed, don't worry about that." Hailey blinked in confusion. This was new. She's stayed over later than this before and he's never cared. She sighed and shook her head.

"I can't. My phone's at home and my parents don't know where I am, I'm sorry," she declined, standing up and grabbing her jacket. Bendy sighed and stood up.

"Fine, but at least let me walk you home," he compromised, grabbing his jacket and slipping it on. Hailey smiled slightly and nodded. The two walked a majority of the way to Hailey's home in silence, nothing but their steps making a sound. Once they reached Hailey's house, Bendy grabbed Hailey's wrist again, pulling her into a hug. Hailey froze, confused and shocked, blushing lightly.

"Be safe, alright? We're leaving town tomorrow," Bendy explained. Oh. Right. Bendy, Boris and the others never stayed in any place for long. This was the longest they stayed in one area. Yet... it still hurt.

"Well, say goodbye before you leave, alright?" Hailey asked, pulling away from the hug. She tried her best to ignore the stabbing pain in her chest, willing her tears away. Bendy's eyes softened and he gently kissed her cheek, gently cupping her face in his hands.

"Of course I will. I love you, Hailey."

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