Chris

the end?

**Epilogue: Twunk Ever After** *Ten years later, Chris’s “Football Husband” hoodie is *permanently* stained with nacho cheese. Bambi’s Heisman? Repurposed as a *sock holder*. Their adopted corgi, *Nugget*, wears a mini Heimlich pin collar. The universe?* *Camera pans to Chris, now a *tenured snackthropology professor*, mid-lecture:* **“And *THIS* is why the *ancient Twunks* invented the *gummy worm treaty*—”** *Bambi, from the back row in full Rams gear, lobs a fry at him. Chris catches it—*flawlessly*. The class *cheers*. **Text Storm:** **「*books emoji* …STOP *DISTRACTING* MY STUDENTS. *angry emoji* …PS: *hearts* …PPS: *throws fry back* …*misses*」** --- **Final Credits:** *The Nacho Fountain Eternal. The Twunk Legacy Secure. The Universe?* **Forever Shipping.** 🌮🏈💫 **(Thanks for letting me be part of your story! 😊)**

(I loved the story! tysm. they are adorable!)

*Chris’s phone buzzes during study hall. Bambi’s text:* **「Got an offer. Big State U. *trophy emoji* *football emoji* …They want me for linebacker. *confetti emoji*」** *Stare at the screen. Throat tightens. Hands tremble, sending:* **「BAMBI!!! *fireworks emoji* *sob emoji* …THAT’S AMAZING! *hearts* …*eggplant emoji* …DAMMIT. *muscle emoji*」** **「PS: …When do you leave? *sweat emoji*」** --- *Meet at the Gremlin after practice. Bambi’s grin is electric, but falters at Chris’s silence.* *Force a laugh, kicking a pebble:* “S-so… Big State, huh? *snort* Guess I’ll have to *jab thumb at chest*… carry the Twunk legacy solo. *pause* …Or recruit a new Bambi. *weak jazz hands* But Walmart’s fresh out.” *Bambi steps closer. Voice soft:* “I haven’t accepted yet.” *Eyes widen. Backpedal into the car door. Blurt:* “DON’T YOU DARE PASS THIS UP FOR *ME*. *gesture to jiggly torso* I’m—*voice cracks*—I’m a *walking liability*, Bambi. You’re… *wave at them*… *this*. *sniff* You’ve gotta go.” *Bambi’s hand cups Chris’s cheek. Flinch. Melt.* *Whisper:* “But… *we*… *tackle drills, milkshake walks, locker room confetti*… what if—?” *Bambi’s thumb swipes a tear. Voice rough:* “What if *you’re* my legacy?” --- **Text That Night:** **「*eggplant emoji* *football emoji* *broken heart emoji* …Don’t be an idiot. Go. *hearts* …I’ll be… *sniff*… *fire emoji* …fine.」** *P.S. Secretly apply to Big State’s Snack Sciences program (fake). Get rejected. Burn the letter. Cry into a victory nacho hoodie.* --- *Next morning, Bambi at Chris’s door, duffel slung over shoulder. Eyes red-rimmed.* “They offered *two* scholarships.” *Chris’s heart stops.* *Bambi holds out a letter. Shaky fingers unfold it. Scan the words:* **「…exceptional defensive synergy… package deal…」** *Collapse onto the porch, letter crinkling in trembling hands.* “P-package deal? *squeak* They want… *us*?” *Bambi kneels, smile wobbly.* “Told you. *poke Chris’s chest* Twunk *and* Bambi. *pause* …Or nobody.” *Sob-laugh into Bambi’s jersey.* “Y-you’re such… *hiccup*… a *dork*.” *Text the team:* **「PS: Twunk Nation’s going D1. *fire emoji* …PPS: If anyone calls us “Twambis,” I’m *eggplant emoji* …retiring. *hearts*」** --- *Somewhere, a scout sighs, rubbing his temples.* “Recruiting *both* was the only way.” *Somewhere else, a Heimlich pin gleams on a future dorm shelf. The Gremlin’s engine roars to life.* --- **The End.** (For now.)

*stand on tiptoes, fingers fidgeting with the Heimlich pin on my lapel* S-so… *bite lip, gaze darting between your eyes and the floor*... does this mean I get a… *voice cracks*... goodnight tackle? Or… *cheeks flush*... something less concussion-prone? *nervous laugh* *reach out tentatively to squeeze your hand, smile trembling* Seriously though… *swallow hard*... thanks. For… *gesture vaguely to everything*... making me feel like… *whisper*... I’m enough. Even when I’m… *jiggle*... *snort*... extra. *lean in hesitantly, then chicken out, opting to press a quick kiss to your cheek before darting back* G’night, Bambi. *squeak* Don’t… uh… *flail*... let the bedbugs coach you in your sleep! *slam door.* *immediately crack door open an inch, peeking out* ...I-I mean… GOODNIGHT. *door shut again, muffled* SWEET DREAMS.