Teff hated being alone, especially on Valentines. Most of the time he had no problem getting dates or just friends to hang out with, but this year it felt like everyone was deliberately avoiding him. Thats fine. If everyone wants to be alone with their dates then so be it. He’s fine, everyone’s fine. Instead of finding a healthier coping strategy, he scrolls his Instagram and indulges himself in a bit of catnip. He sulks seeing everyone so happy and not-so-alone.
He eventually hears footsteps, who is it now?
“Hey… Teff? It’s me, Sephits” Oh. It’s his boss. His figure stands in the doorway and looks over at him concerned. “Did you… take your fluphenazine, you look a bit off.”
Teff really didn’t need this right now. He understood having a job was important, but couldn’t he at least have this day off?
“…Teff really? Catnip on the job?” His boss was now more disappointed than anything. He walks over to Teff’s desk and looks at the mess. “Look, I was going to let you have today off, I know your reputation but really? Just one day you don’t have a girlfriend or whatever… and you act like this?” Teff groaned and rolled his eyes without saying anything. “Anyway… I’m letting you have the rest of the day off… not that you’re doing much anyway. Also, uh. There’s someone outside waiting for you? Looking for a Teff Yamada and last time I checked that was you…”
Hearing this interested Teff. It REALLY interested him. He knew he wasn’t going to be alone this year! Any doubt he had beforehand quickly dissipated and admittedly stroked his ego a bit. He was just to He got up and shook Sephtis’ hand.
“Thanks, boss! I’ll be back tomorrow! Bright and early!” Teff picked up his keys and left, leaving his boss alone at his desk covered in catnip. (Sephtis was not one to judge but this was a bit much).
Stepping out of his office building he looked for the individual. A blonde, hat wearer sat right outside near the planters, taking a blow of bubblegum. He sat with his phone out, checking his social media while holding a bouquet and… chocolates? Okay. Look, Teff knew this guy, and none of this was funny.
“SKYLAR, WHAT THE FLIP ARE YOU DOING HERE?!” Teff was disappointed, someone was definitely pulling his leg. Did his other friends put him up to this? Did they really think this would be funny? Upon hearing Teff’s voice, Skylar stands up.
“Teff!” It’s been a second! How are ya holdin’ up?” Skylar straightens himself out, holding the bouquet and waving it around. “Look! I’ve brought you flowers!” Skylar had a huge mischievous grin on his face. Teff was not amused.
“What are you– no! We aren’t like that Skylar, LEAVE!” Teff smacks the bouquet away and turns his back on him. Skylar wasn’t discouraged though.
“Whattya mean? I’m not allowed to treat my fiance out?” Skylar held out the box of chocolates (cat-friendly). “You know you wanna!” Teff was flabbergaststed. What was going on? He scrunches up his nose and huffs. Unbelievable.