We all know that the act 2 story will eventually lead to ultimate SMC being stopped, one way or another. When that happens, all of the y/n's will be have to be returned to their original timelines
Imagine the reunions between the y/n's and their shadow milks. Lots of hugs, kisses, and tears
But let's consider the reunion with pining ex SMC. I saw your story about when ultimate took them and how ex SMC basically confessed that he still loves them... How would that reunion go?
After everything, the TBD were very helpful in getting all of you back to your home timelines! You stepped through the dimensional rift that had been opened for you, the TBD employees right behind you...
...and you froze when you made eye contact with Shadow Milk. He had piles of books around him, one in his hands, with a portal to his other-realm beside him...and bags under his eyes.
"You're...you're back," he said, the book falling from his hands. You nodded, the TBD employees exchanged a few words before wishing you well and vanishing back through the rift...
It zipped closed behind them, leaving you both alone. Shadow Milk blinked, waving away the portal beside him.
You took a deep breath. "...did you really mean what he said?" you asked. "Before he took me?"
He hesitated, pupils darting in all directions, mouth opening and closing. Finally, though, he pursed his lips and gave you a near-invisible nod. He wasn't quite looking you in the eyes.
...cautiously, you stepped forward. His gaze snapped back to you...after another step, he surged forward, tightly wrapping his arms around you. You hugged him back, and he let out a choked noise, clinging to you even more tightly.
"Y-You...I thought I might not...I thought..." he babbled, taking a deep breath before saying, "I do love you, my...my little star..."
How long had it been since you heard that pet name? You let out a laugh, pecking his cheek and earning another choked laugh from him. "I wish you'd...said something sooner...!" you laughed, clinging to him.
"In my defense...! Another me kidnapping you was completely without any foreshadowing!" he argued.
He pulled back, but only enough to kiss your cheek...and then to completely pepper that side of your face with kisses. "Oh, I'm...I'm never, ever letting you out of my sight again!"
You hoped he was exaggerating, but figured after everything...he deserved to have a moment.