Weeks ago, Needle told Firey 'It's been 2 years Firey, our life has already turned to... whatever this is, I think it's time for you to stop holding a grudge. Go talk to Leafy. It's for the best.'

The amount of progress Firey has made is close to zero. Sure, Firey told Needle he tried to talk with her, but in reality, he didn't want to talk to her at all. He was procrastinating on purpose, how could he not? The thought of actually trying to make amends with that stealer made him sick.

She took from him. She took something very important from him.

Or... something. Firey didn't remember exactly the reason why he distanced himself from Leafy, the lines had become blurry in the years. Did it really matter why anyways?

Why am I thinking about this? Especially right now. Walking to the theme park. As much as he wanted to forget her and not talk to the leaf, he kept thinking about her. Like something inside him was yelling at him to give her a chance.

He lied to Needle though, and she expected him to do something about their relationship. It doesn't matter. She needs to fix her friendships before she bosses me around to fix mine.

He let out a huff while walking towards the theme park - which had now been given the name King's World - each step dragged on the floor.

He approached the entrance booth. Remote sat inside with a hand pressed on her cheek, lighting up with a fake smile as Firey approached.

"Visiting again?" She muttered.

"Yep." Firey placed down $35, sliding the money through the small hole in the booth. As much as he hated him, a perk about working for Loser is getting a discount for this place. If he knew that before he would've been rushing to this place as soon as the opening started.

Remote picked the money before picking and sliding a wad of tickets towards him as the flame picked it up. He waved bye before going off into the park.

It was honestly one of the best parts of this place. The area wasn't bustling with others and the atmosphere was far from what a normal theme park would have but it was still a treasure. Lines were short, rides were fun, food was good. The best thing that ever happened to this horrible place. The best idea for that cynical idiot to have.

The good part of coming here today in particular was that it was a Monday, one of Firey's break days. A day that mostly everyone was working, so he practically had the whole place to himself.

A mindless tune escaped his mouth as he hummed softly. The closest ride to him was the Ferris wheel so it was the first ride he decided to go on. He climbed up the line to ride. He slid one ticket into a slot, it took a few seconds to stop, before the gate opened for him to get on. He heard faint steps behind him, but it wasn't much to think of, another face on the ride didn't bother him.

The rides gave you a certain amount of time to rush on since everything was automatic. He had around 50 seconds to settle in a seat and get himself situated. He swiftly sat in the light brown cart, sliding down as someone else sat near him, he didn't bother to look. He pulled the handlebar down, before looking off to the side. A sigh of contentment escaped his mouth as a small smile curved on his face.

"Um.. Hey?"

The ride picked up and started moving, but it all seemed to stop there. That.. voice. A voice he'd been avoiding for a long time. The speed of his heart seemed to pick up. Nervousness started to bubble up as he gulped.

Please... PLEASE... don't be who I think that is.

His eyes darted to the side to stare at the person who was stuck in there with him, Leafy.

He looked away once again, Fiery didn't want to confront her, not now, not ever, but it was not like Leafy knew when to stop.

"It's been a while, huh?" Her voice was soft and strangely low, but still recognizable, "Since we've... y'know, talked." He'd probably had to guess that she was trying to give him a warm smile but he didn't want to face her. He didn't care. He hates her, yet now, his heart is pounding and he can't find any words to snap at her.

All that escaped his mouth was a grunt.

It was a million heartbeats before she spoke again. "I've been trying to meet up with you for a long while now, but I couldn't find you anywhere," Her voice was smooth as butter, clear. He is trying to block the noise of her voice, "I mean, I know why you're avoiding me. It doesn't take a genius to figure it out." She chuckled.

She knew?! She knew why he had distanced himself from her! How could she know and he struggled to even remember? The prospect that she had figured it out interested him.

"So what is it?" He growled, his eyes darting to the ground.

It felt like ages before she spoke again, "Dream Island. I took Dream Island from you. The one you won fair and square." Her voice was filled with regret, it was quiet, and seemingly scared.

He didn't speak for a long while. His thoughts and anxieties seemed to have consumed him at that moment. Every attempt at getting a response out of his mouth came out short.

"I guess I'm trying to say..." Leafy finally said, her voice trailing off. "I'm... sorry Firey... for everything," Another pause, "I was thinking crazy at the moment and ruined all this stuff for you. Maybe if I didn't steal Dream Island, all of this wouldn't be happening."

His eyes shot up. Dream Island. His brow furrowed. She was right in every word that she said. If she didn't steal Dream Island the show would stop there. They wouldn't battle for other related prizes. Then the Battle for BFDI wouldn't have happened. 4 and X wouldn't leave, letting Loser take control of the place.

In reality, it was kinda Leafy's fault...

"You bitch!" He whipped his body around to face her, "All of this is your fault. You ruined everything for everyone. If you didn't steal my Dream Island, you wouldn't have fucked up everything," Leafy flinched, pushing herself into the seat, and the Ferris wheel passed by the bottom and moved up again, "you hurt so many of us all because your selfish decisions a-and you're a horrible person!" He growled, "this is why I don't want to be your friend anymore." Firey grumbled, finally averting his gaze from her.

He could feel his chest rise with each hefty breath he took. Anger boiled inside, wind brushing against him. The only sound that could be heard was his hard breathing. His brow furrowed while he stared blankly at the seat.

Then the sound of soft whimpering to hard sobbing from Leafy.

His eyes slowly rose from where he sat. A small twinge of guilt filled his gut.

She hiccuped and choked with every other tear, her ugly crying filled his ears. Each time she inhaled to calm down and speak she broke down again. It was almost like she was gasping for air. He gradually turned himself to face the leaf. Her hands pawed at her face, desperately trying to wipe the tears that flowed from her eyes.

"Ah- c-rud, s-sorry," she hiccuped. Leafy took a deep breath to steady herself before continuing, "I'm sorry for t-that." Tears still welled in her eyes.

The Ferris wheel passed another lap. Firey's eyes softened before he glared at her once again. "Sorry isn't going to fix anything..."

"You're right."

"Huh?"

"You're right, Firey," she whispered, fiddling with her hands, "I can not repay for what I have done now. Everything is all my fault and it would probably be better if I was dead," his eyes widened at that statement, "but... I just want to make things better. W-well I want to try at least." She looked up at him with tear-stained eyes.

He stared at her in silence as the Ferris wheel went to a halt at the top. His breath hitched for a moment.

"Which is why I came to talk to you, I want to start making things better with you." She awkwardly muttered out in the hope of a response.

He stared at her, gaining his thoughts before mustering out a response. "I respect your attempt... I guess?" he said, refusing to look into her eyes, "I don't know. I probably shouldn't have blown up at you."

"It was deserved."

He shrugged as the ride started moving again, "If you want to make things better then we can try to be... er... acquaintances again," her face brightened as Firey said it, "don't mess it up though."

"I won't," she smiled, "promise."

Her legs kicked rhythmically as she started bawling again.

He gave her a quizzical yet worried glance. "Woah woah woah, why are you crying."

"It's happy crying, Firey, happy crying." She said, softly pushing at his arm.

"Oh..." He looked at the limited view in front of him before they sat in silence once more. The ride slowly, finally made it to a stop as they hopped off, exiting the cart.

His eyes set sight on a roller coaster and he started to walk towards it, not before someone grabbed his arm. He turned around to face Leafy as she opened her mouth trying to gather the words to say.

"So uh... could we meet up later?" She asked, "to ride some... rides."

Firey shrugged, slightly chewing on his cheek, "sure, why not," he said with a smirk, "how about, the concession stands at 1 pm."

"Works with me!" She beamed. They paused for a moment before Firey softly yanked his arm to get it away from her grip.

She slightly backed away from him before piping up with one more thing, "does this mean we're friends now?"

"Not friends yet," he gave her a wink, "but it's a start."

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