It's been a while, sorry! I've been busy lately and my motivation to write has been on a roller coaster. Either way, I'm back with another FusionFall post. The BenDex server introduced me to the ship of today's post, DeeDee and Numbuh 5. It was a really cute ship idea and I just had to write about it! I'm sorry this isn't very long either. I wrote this in bits and pieces during my free time. I also didn't spend a lot of time revising so my apologies for any grammatical errors! Enjoy!
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"Dexterrr!"
Dexter had been working on the blueprints of his latest invention when he heard his sister's voice echoing through his lab. His grip on his pencil tightened, threatening to break it as he willed a headache to stay away. He fully prepared himself to be bothered. He muttered, "DeeDee, please keep your voice down. There is no need to shout. What do you need?"
DeeDee was beside him at record speed, looking oddly nervous. She nibbled on her bottom lip like she tried to think of how to work her dilemma.
"Spit it out. I don't have all day."
"How do you tell someone that you like them?" DeeDee asked. She spoke fast, but not fast enough for the scientist to not catch it.
Dexter almost dropped his pencil, his eyes widening a fraction, "Pardon?"
"No, I heard you, just-" Dexter cut himself off, pinching the bridge of his nose as he tried to collect his thoughts. He inhaled deeply through his nose before trying again slowly, "Why are you coming to me for relationship advice?"
DeeDee fidgeted with her dress, "I thought you would know how to show someone you like them. You know, because you and Ben..."
Dexter's eyebrows furrowed, "Ben and I are different people from you and the person you are interested in. What works for one couple might not work for another."
DeeDee started to pace back and forth behind the redhead, unusually antsy, "Well, Ben is friends with Numbuh 5, isn't he? Surely you or him know a few things about her that could help me."
Ah, so that's who she's interested in? Dexter thought. He rested his cheek on his hand, "Oui, they are friends. However, my knowledge of her is not enough to help you with a confession."
The blonde frowned a little. She stopped pacing and tilted her head, looking as if she was thinking. She then sighed before turning to make her way out of the lab.
"Hm?" DeeDee looked over her shoulder.
Dexter's expression softened a little, "Don't go too far to impress her, alright? Just be yourself. I'm sure Abigail will appreciate that more than you know."
DeeDee looked a little surprised for a moment before smiling at her brother, "Thank you." Then she left the lab.
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It was approximately an hour and a half later before Dexter heard the sound of someone else entering his lab. He narrowed his eyes as he called out, "DeeDee-"
"It's me, Dex," replied the familiar and amused voice of his boyfriend.
Ben just chuckled before peering over Dexter's shoulder to see what he was working on. He watched in silence for a good minute before speaking, "So your sister has a thing for Abby?"
Dexter sighed, "She told you?"
Ben shrugged, "She caught me and dragged me into a conversation- no, scratch that. She dragged me into an interrogation about Numbuh 5 and what she likes."
"Oh dear," Dexter hung his head.
"You didn't have a gossip teenage girl talk with her?"
Dexter raised his head to give Ben a look.
Ben gave Dexter's rear a light smack, earning a yelp from his boyfriend, "Kidding."
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DeeDee and Numbuh 5 were sitting across from each other at a small white table underneath a gazebo. The blonde fidgeted with her hands underneath the table, nervous.
Numbuh 5 simply smiled at her, patiently waiting for her to say what she needed to because clearly, the other girl had something she wanted to say.
DeeDee hesitated before saying, "I...Um...thank you for agreeing to meet with me. I know it's really sudden, but I wanted to tell you something."
Abby tilted her head, curious, but still smiling, "Of course. Tell Numbuh 5 what's on your mind."
DeeDee sucked in a breath before blurting, "I think you're really pretty!"
Abby froze, taking a moment to process the sudden compliment. Her eyes were wide underneath her hat and her cheeks felt a little warm.
"You're not only pretty but also cool, kind, and smart! You're an amazing woman, Abby, and...and so...I..." DeeDee paused and swallowed. She raised her head and looked Abby in her eyes as she exclaimed, "I really really like you!"
A silence filled the gazebo for a moment before a soft giggling could be heard. It took DeeDee a second to realize that Numbuh 5 was laughing. But for what? Did she say something funny?
Abby's laugh grew louder before she calmed down and smiled once more at DeeDee. Her voice was calm and sweet, "You're really cute, you know that?"
DeeDee's heart skipped a beat, "Oh, thank you, I-"
"Numbuh 5 really really likes you too," Abby interrupted her gently. She reached across the table and waited for DeeDee's hand to rest in her's before she raised it to her lips and pressed a soft kiss to the back of the blonde's hand. She peeked up through her hat, "Would you allow Numbuh 5 the honor of being-"
"Your girlfriend? Yes, I would love to!" Now it was DeeDee's turn to interrupt Abby.
Abby chuckled, "You really are so cute."
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"And so they finally got together," Ben spoke as if he was concluding a story. He smiled at Dexter, whose back was resting against his chest, "Not a bad ending, don't you think?"
Dexter hummed thoughtfully before nodding, leaning further back into Ben's embrace, "Definitely not. I'm happy for her."
Ben kissed the side of Dexter's neck, "It's always the ones that have months of tension and unspoken feelings built up between them."
Well, that sounds awfully familiar to the couple. The scientist made a noise of amusement, "It is, isn't it?"