Swing Set AU; A Bdoc Oneshots Collection

Did you miss my Hamilton references?

Bdubs and Doc spent a few weeks with barely a moment to rest. Somehow work had gotten more hectic for the both of them. When they were home they were practically ghosts, floating around the apartment. Take care of Tugger, eat something, and sleep.

Some days they wouldn't even see each other, only notes left by the other.

'I fed Tugger dinner' or 'I ate early, leftovers in fridge' to name a few.

But after what felt like a never-ending cycle of overworking, Bdubs got the break he craved, but it didn't come in an ideal way. The reason he had been so busy was that the demolition company he ran with his friends was teetering on the dangerous edge of bankruptcy.

The inevitable end the three of them were waiting for had finally hit them. Thankfully, they all had another job lined up so there wasn't any concern there. And yet despite that, Bdubs still felt... defeated.

He closed his front door and it set in that his apartment felt... empty.

He checked the fridge and then his messages, but nothing from Doc. Sighing, he pushed back his hair and trudged to the bedroom. Bdubs still needed to shower and eat, but he felt so emotionally exhausted that he collapsed on the bed.

Tugger jumped up beside him from his hiding spot under the bed and sat beside him.

Turning on his phone again, he shot Doc a quick text.

<Bdubs> when you get a chance lmk when you'll be home, I gotta talk to you abt my job

Bdubs tossed his phone half-hazardly across the bed as he begrudgingly got up. The light brunette took a moment to just sit on the bed to pet Tugger. When a small, tired smile formed on his face, he finally got up and moved to the shower.

-

While he ate dinner, he checked his phone and saw Doc had just replied to his text.

<Doc> sorry i won't be done for another hour and a half or so

<Doc> hope everythings ok, i love you <3

Smiling once again, he put the phone down and finished eating his pasta pausing only to yawn.

He decided to wait for Doc on the couch, and although he wanted to be awake when he came home, the cushions felt extra comfortable and Bdubs found the idea of closing his eyes more inviting than trying to stay up.

-

When Doc arrived home, he couldn't help but smile at the image of Bdubs softly sleeping on the couch, with their cat sleeping under it. Putting down his things, he moved around the futon and lightly kissed his forehead.

The freckled brunette hummed, slowly sitting up.

"You're back? Welcome home," he mumbled, drawing a hand over his face.

"Hey. I feel like it's been ages since we spoke," Doc half-joked as he took a step back to let him stand up.

Bdubs lightly laughed, smoothing back his hair. "I know, right? C'mon, I'll fix you some dinner."

"Wait, what did you have to tell me about your job?"

Bdubs stopped moving and his shoulders slumped. "We uh, we've been trying to avoid going bankrupt for a few weeks but today... The company is finished. We're all moving on to something else." He turned back around to face him and scratched the back of his neck.

With furrowed brows, he pulled him into a tight hug. "Are you going to be okay?" He whispered, kissing his head.

"Yeah, we've been working to avoid this for almost a month, and I do have another job lined up. I'm sorry I didn't get to tell you sooner." Bdubs gripped the back of his shirt as he squeezed him.

"Don't apologize, it's okay. We've both been really busy," Doc assured him. As they moved towards the kitchen, he got an idea. "I could take a day off tomorrow, and we could just hang out in the apartment or go out somewhere!"

Bdubs creased his brow. "But you're busy! Can the lab afford you taking a day off?"

"They'll manage without me for a day. Besides, I've uh, I may have been overworking a bit," he admitted, playing with his sleeve.

His boyfriend flicked his ear. "Doc!" He scolded. "We are definitely taking tomorrow off then."

-

The two climbed into bed, the warmth left by his tea still resonating in Bdubs' chest. It was a little strange to him having them both going to sleep at the same time.

Tugger seemed happy about it too as he pounced on Doc's leg and kneaded the blanket before curling upon his thigh.

"Guess I'm not moving now," he chuckled, turning his head to meet Bdubs' eyes.

Grinning, he snuggled against his side as an arm wrapped around him.

"We're not getting up before noon," he whispered.

"Sounds like a deal," Doc murmured before he yawned. The shorter pressed a sleepy kiss to his cheek before drifting off.

-

The hybrid awoke as per his routine and found Tugger had as well. The cat was patiently sitting beside him, his tail hitting the blanket. Pursing his lips, he carefully pulled away from Bdubs and got up.

We should really invest in one of those automated feeders, Doc thought as he quietly moved to the kitchen.

Once the grey cat had his breakfast, he snuck back to bed.

Thankfully, Bdubs was still snoring away and he smiled at his peaceful state.

He kissed his forehead as he crawled back into bed, snuggling against his chest. Sounds of a deep breath from Bdubs was followed by him wrapping his limbs around the taller and holding him close.

"Go back to sleep," Doc murmured into his chest.

"You too," he mumbled.

-

With mindless, lighthearted romantic movies playing through on the tv, Bdubs nuzzled the crook of Doc's neck as he laid on top of him as they sprawled across the couch. The hybrid pulled the blanket hanging over the top of the couch down to cover them before continuing to tightly hug him.

"You feeling relaxed yet?" Bdubs mumbled against the metal on his neck.

Doc hummed, leaning his head against him as he closed his eyes. "I love you so much."

The shorter smiled, pressing kisses to his neck and his jaw. "Love you too," he whispered between kisses.

Sorry this was so short, this month hasn't exactly been treating me well :')

Normal length will hopefully resume next month!