Hermitcraft Oneshots

3 Times Doc Gay Panics and the 1 Time He Does Something About It (Bdoc)

Au: High school

WC: ~2.4k

Probably the longest title I've ever given a oneshot! I wrote this months ago and I never intended to publish it if I'm being honest. I always enjoyed those 4+1, 5+1, etc fics and just wanted to take a spin at one myself! But then I saw a clip from Doc's Episode 42 and he and Bdubs were interacting. Real genuine Bdoc crumbs!! So in celebration of that, I wanted to post this! And I thought Doc having a rare Bdubs card was going to be the last of my crumbs for the season!

This doesn't take place within the same week btw, I like to imagine multiple weeks go between each interaction

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It was a Saturday evening, and long-time friends Bdubs and Doc had taken a bus into the city and had spent the entire day out. They had no plan, simply hoping for an adventure. They shopped, tried new food, found an arcade, and caught a movie at the cinema.

Doc couldn't help but lightly laugh when Bdubs yawned for what felt like the fifth time as they sat on the bench, waiting for the bus that would get them within walking distance of their homes.

"Long day, huh?" He teased.

Cracking a smile, Bdubs nodded. "Fun too," he added. "I like being spontaneous with you."

His compliments never failed to leave a warm feeling in his chest. "I like being with you- being spontaneous with you," he agreed, minding the brief moment of panic that came with his slip-up.

When the bus finally arrived and they took seats next to each other - Bdubs, of course, getting the window seat - Doc finally calmed down.

But his calm only lasted so long.

"I think I'm just gonna nap for the ride. Wake me when we get to our stop," Bdubs mumbled, leaning his head back against the seat and closing his eyes.

"Oh, sure, yeah." He wasn't sure if it was weird of him or not, but he couldn't help but watch as his friend dozed off. There was something he always found... nice about how peaceful he looked when he slept.

Then Bdubs' head began to dip. Then it rolled towards Doc.

"Ah-" The moment his head rested against his shoulder, Bdubs exhaled, his body shifting ever so slightly. His heart skipped a beat but his body froze up. Flexing his hands, Doc swallowed and faced forward.

Bdubs then snuggled more against him and he sharply inhaled. He desperately hoped the booming of his heartbeat wouldn't wake him if he could even hear or feel it.

Daring to look down, his fingers hesitated to reach for the hands folded in Bdubs' lap. No, that's stupid. Don't touch his hands. Don't touch him at all. Why is this making you so nervous?

He argued with himself that he shouldn't move his friend, because he'd just slump against the window, and that would never be comfortable.

The rational part of him wanted to get home sooner. However, the rest of him prayed every traffic light would be red if it meant just a few more minutes.

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"After you," Bdubs insisted, holding his front door open.

Doc thanked him as he stepped inside, eager to get out of the Tuesday afternoon rain. Although it was only a drizzle, he knew it was a matter of time before it grew into a heavy downpour. Thankfully if it did, his house was just one street over and his dad had already assured him he could pick him up if need be.

Regardless, for the time being, he was at Bdubs' house.

Shoes removed and school bags left by the entrance, he followed his friend upstairs to his room, despite the path being one he had been following for over a decade. "Is it fine if I-"