(Andrew)
When the twosome reappeared in Andrew's home, Andrew nearly collapsed under Drake's weight. When Asmodeus saw the two, rather than ask questions, he quickly grabbed Drake off Andrew's back and (gently) threw Drake down onto the couch, back-first.
"Flip him over, flip him over!" Andrew shouted.
Asmodeus, giving Andrew an incredulous look, did as he was told. As Andrew changed back to normal and went up to Drake, he nearly burst into tears. The dent was even worse than he thought! Immediately, Andrew switched his SOUL to green and spread KINDNESS magic over Drake's back as Drake moaned softly. Asmodeus, not an idiot (anymore), chose to vanish despite his interest in Andrew's alternate form. A while later, Cedric came. When he asked what happened this time, Cedric was horrified when he heard the news.
"Fuck, man..." Cedric said quietly.
Andrew nodded solemnly in agreement. Cedric shook his head, grabbed a sandwich out of the fridge, and went upstairs. Another while later, Grey and Azrael came home. When they saw Drake, Grey's eyes grew wide, while Azrael got a pained expression.
"Again? Seriously?" Azrael asked.
Andrew sighed.
"Yeah..."
Azrael sighed and walked upstairs. Grey, giving a sad look, joined his son/daughter in the healing process. A bit later, Andrew couldn't help but stare at his G-dad's swollen gut.
"How much longer until the newborn comes?" Andrew asked quietly.
Grey sighed.
"Not too much longer. It only took five weeks for you to come out. I'm guessing this new one will come during the first or second week of October."
Andrew nodded and turned back to Drake. He hoped that Drake would be able to be alive by the time the new sibling came.
Maybe... you can be a big brother to them... Andrew thought sadly.
Eventually, though, the green magic stopped. Andrew groaned.
"Dang it. Why'd this power have to be so crappy?!" He asked acidly.
Grey sighed while slowly getting up.
"Just give him rest for now," he said, "I know this sucks, but he'll bounce back. I mean, he did last time."
Andrew groaned again.
"Fine, G-dad," he said reluctantly.
Grey gave him a small smile, grabbed a sandwich of his own, and went upstairs. A while later, Drake painfully and slowly rose.
(Drake)
"Oh, thank God, you're finally awake! <:3," Andrew said.
"...How-?"
Drake then hugged his chest tight and coughed up a bit of blood.
"Don't move," Andrew said while gently laying Drake back down.
Drake looked up at Andrew, his eyes nearly dead-looking.
"...Why...... Why do you... keep... looking out for... a wretch like me...?" Drake asked.
Andrew sighed w/ a small smile.
"Because I care about you," Andrew said w/ a blush, "I want to see you up and well. Plus, I love to dote over you. :3."
Drake's look grew somehow sadder at that.
See? I fucking told you! said Alter w/ his blank arms crossed.
Andrew snickered at that.
"...No... You can't care... for me..." Drake said.
Andrew gave him a confused look while Alter facepalmed.
"Why ever not?" Andrew asked.
"...Just... look at me... Think about... my personality... What about this... makes you want... to care...?" Drake asked slowly.
Andrew simply smiled.
"Honestly..., you're so endearing to me," he said. "Everything about you just makes me want to give you my unwavering friendship. ^^."
Drake looked at Andrew as if he had two heads. Alter simply floated in a smug position. If he had a face, it would be split into a sly grin.
"...Is there... something... wrong w/ you...?" Drake asked.
Andrew gave him a confused look and a giggle.
"No, I'm serious. I genuinely care for you. Actually... it might be something a bit more."
Drake gave him a confused look w/ a heated-face feeling. Andrew then hovered his face over Drake's cheek, much to the latter's flusterment.
"I know this might be a bit forward, but..."
Drake suddenly felt two lips press against his left cheek! Drake's face instantly heated up.
What the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck, what the fuck?! WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK?! Drake thought.
He then immediately got up, much to his torso's screaming complaints.
"Whoa-whoa! Don't strain yourself!" Andrew said while trying to lay Drake back down.
Drake, in response, shoved the stitched hand away. Much to his body's protest, Drake forced himself to get out as fast as he could.
"Drake, wait-!" Andrew shouted after him.
But Drake was already long gone. Drake ran down the stairs and went as fast as he could away from the building, blood trickling sluggishly from his mouth.
You're such an idiot... said Alter while shaking his head.
Please... tell me something that isn't obvious..., Drake thought.

(Andrew)
Andrew stared at the door, unsure.
I came off too strong, didn't I? Andrew thought.










...





(Andrew)
The following school day was the worst for Andrew yet. While Theater was great, as usual, and so was Home Ec., it ultimately didn't matter. Drake refused to talk to Andrew at all! While Drake did still sit w/ Andrew, talking was out of the question.
"What the deal?" Gwen asked during Home Ec., "I mean, I know Drake isn't that talkative to begin w/, but even this is ridiculous!"
Andrew sighed.
"I don't know. I think it's because I chose to give him a small kiss on the cheek last night. Once I did that, he ran off."
Gwen pursed her lips at that.
"Yeah, I know..."
Andrew then suddenly got an idea.
"Wait, I got it!" Andrew said.
"What?"
Andrew then whispered into Gwen's ear, much to Gasper's chagrin. Gwen got wide-eyed at the news.
"Are you shitting me right now?" Gwen asked when Andrew finished.
"Well, no. Are you for it?"
Gwen pursed her lips. A minute passed before she finally responded.
"Alright. I'm not sure about this, but ok, I'll try it..."
Andrew smiled at that. Gasper, eavesdropping, couldn't help but scowl at his ignorance concerning this mystery plan. Eventually, the rooftop time came.
"Ok, spill," Gasper said, "What the fuck have you two been planning behind my back?"
"Pfft, stalker," said Andrew.
"What? I know it doesn't sound right, but I just want to look out for my sister's safety. Got a fucking problem w/ that, bitch?"
Andrew smirked and shook his head.
"Good. So what's this shitty plan?" Gasper asked.
Gwen sighed.
"We each spend the day in the city w/ an unconventional partner. You go w/ Andrew, and I go w/... Drake..."
Gasper gave her a look.
"And why the hell would we do that?"
"Because I'd like us to get to know each other a little more," said Andrew, "Plus, it works a lot better than the other pair I could've come up w/," explained Andrew w/ a smirk. "Of course, if you're too chicken for it, I totally understand. |:]."
Gasper glared daggers at him.
"You little shit," Gasper growled.
He then sighed.
"Fine. But that doesn't mean I'll like it. >:T."
"Ok, tsundere. S:}," said Andrew.
Gasper rolled his eyes while thrusting his hand out.
"Let's just get this shit the fuck over w/."
Andrew grabbed his hand while Gwen took Andrew's other hand. Andrew then looked back to Drake.
"C'mon, buddy," said Andrew w/ a tentative smile.

(Drake)
Drake pursed his toothed lips.
Drake, c'mon. You've ignored him long enough, said Alter.
Easy for you to say. You didn't get a wasted kiss, Drake thought.
Alter shrugged.
At least, you'll be w/ someone else this time.
Drake sighed.
Fine, I guess... he thought.
If Alter had a face, he'd be smiling. Drake staggered forward and, ever so slowly, grabbed the right shoulder.

(Andrew)
Andrew couldn't help but grin moderately.
Thank you, he's going for it! Hope his body is well enough now, though.
"So are we going or what?" Gwen asked.
"Huh? Oh, right, yeah!" said Andrew quickly.
He then twitched his tail, and the quadrio disappeared.
On the other side, they were in front of the library.
"Ride City Library?" Gwen asked.
"Yeah," said Andrew, "I figured it was quiet enough. Plus, it's the most mellow place I could think of."
"Whatever. Let's get this fucking over w/," said Gasper.
The four let go of each other and walked in. When the group came in, a ginger girl at the front desk waved at Andrew, who waved back.
"Who's that?" Gwen asked.
"Oh, that's Cathy. She's a friend of my C-dad," explained Andrew.
He then moved towards Gasper while Gwen hesitantly did the same to Drake. Everyone nodded to each other and moved towards different, far-from-each-other tables.

(Andrew and Gasper)
It took a while before Gasper finally opened up.
"So, wanna talk?" Andrew asked.
Gasper simply gave him a glare. Andrew shrugged.
"Fair enough."
During their time, Andrew tried multiple to get through Gasper's thick shell. While doing that, the two spent a lot of time reading. Eventually, though, Gasper finally caved.
"Alright, fucking fine," said Gasper while shutting "Jacob I Have Loved." "What is it that you so desperately want to talk to me about, you dick?"
Andrew straightened his bowtie.
"Why are you so cold to people?" Andrew asked, "And, as a second question, how come you're so protective of Gwen?"
Gasper sighed.
"Somehow, I fucking knew you'd ask that."
Gasper then looked left and right.
"This stays between you and me, got that?" Gasper growled under his breath.
Andrew nodded, curious. Gasper took a deep breath and let it out.
"My parents," Gasper said.
"Hm?"
Gasper sighed again.
"My fucking parents," Gasper said again.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
Gasper cast his gaze down.
"My parents are pretty shitty people. They love the fuck out of my sister, but as for me... they couldn't care less..."
"Wait, what? But, if that's the case, then why do you have such nice clothes?" Andrew asked.
"I only have these because my parents needed clothes for me. They figured it'd be best I matched w/ their preferred child," Gasper explained bitterly.
"Dang...," said Andrew quietly.
"Yeah... kinda makes me jealous of my missing brother..."
Andrew got a confused look at that.
"Missing brother?"
"Yeah. Before Gwen and I were born, there was a boy that came before us. We have no idea what happened to him after he was kidnapped. Honestly, I'm jealous of the fact that he didn't have to deal w/ our parents..."
"What would his name have been?" Andrew asked.
"Gabriel," said Gasper.
Andrew pursed his stitched lips.
Hm... I feel like I'm missing something w/ that story... he thought.
"As for why I'm so protective of my damn sister..."
"Oh, yeah. From the story you gave me, I would think that you would hate Gwen."
Gasper shook his head.
"Fuck no. Despite Gwen's treatment, my sister actually isn't a bitch," said Gasper wistfully, "She made sure that I was getting good treatment as well while at home. There's also the fact that she was bullied before we came to High School. My sister was harassed for her nice clothes and interests by popular girls. As a result, my ass had to threaten the girls to get them to stop. As such, we've always had each other's fucking backs."
Andrew pursed his stitched lips again.
"I don't know what to say... I mean, that's both sweet and kinda sad..."
"Yeah, well, this changes nothing," Gasper said, angrily, "And if a word of this gets out, I will gut you."
Andrew smiled at that.
"Don't worry."
"Seriously, I will fucking kill you if you blab," Gasper said acidly.
Andrew chuckled.
"Ok, I get it. I won't snitch."
"Good."
"Also, are you and Gwen twins?" Andrew asked.
"Hm?"
"It's something that's been on my mind for a while. Are you two twins or not?"
Gasper gave a weird look before sighing.
"Yes, we're fraternal twins."
Andrew smiled at that.
"Knew it."

(Drake and Gwen)
Drake and Gwen's time was a lot more awkward in comparison. While Drake stayed like a silent zombie, Gwen kept trying to say something to him. Every time she got close, however, she would tank and shoot down her words.
Ditzy girl, isn't she? Alter said.
Drake shook his head.
Doesn't matter to me either way, he thought.
Alter sighed.
The Earth is less thick than your skull sometimes...
As for books, Gwen read some manga while Drake simply twiddled his thumbs and ignored the throbbing in his back and chest.
Eventually, though, Gwen finally found her nerve.
"Alright, I can't fucking take this anymore," Gwen said while slamming her copy of a "Madoka Magicka" volume closed. "I need to talk to you. Otherwise, this is going nowhere."
Drake gave her a slightly surprised look.
"...What do you... want to say...?"
"Well, what happened when Gasper and I sat out from the missions? Both times you were worse for wear, and Andrew hasn't told me what happened."
Drake wheezily sighed.
"...I damaged my chest by... landing hard on it... multiple times... and I pretty much... destroyed my back by... landing... on a rock."
Gwen gave him a look of horror.
"Wait..., how are you even standing?"
Drake shrugged his big shoulders slowly. Gwen then looked over Drake's giant self.
"Do you need medical help?" Gwen asked.
Drake felt his headache get worse and rubbed his head while shaking his head.
"Are you sure? Either one of those things would've been enough to kill a person," Gwen asked, concerned.
"...Yes, I'm sure... Besides..., I don't... deserve any sort... of help..."
Gwen gave a look of uncertainty and pity.
Drake... said Alter.
Gwen then looked over in Alter's direction.
"On a better note, who's that spirit that keeps following you?" Gwen asked.
Drake and Alter looked at each other in surprise.
Wait, you can see me?! Alter asked.
Gwen smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, Gasper and I have seen you quite a bit, but I wasn't sure when to ask about you."
Alter glew a bit brighter purple at that. Alter then put out his ghostly hand.
My name's Alter, Alter said.
Gwen fake-grabbed the hand.
"Gwen, but you know that. What are you?"
Alter rubbed his finger on his blank face.
I'm a spirit that's been attached to Drake since forever. We don't know how or why.
"Hm, do you have any other names?"
Alter shook his head.
"Huh. Well, since you're attached to Drake, I would think that your name would be Alter Nightshade," Gwen said matter-of-factly.
Alter pondered that.
Huh, that actually sounds pretty nice.
Gwen chuckled at that.
"Do you two have a phone number?" she asked.
Drake and Alter each gave her a blank stare.
"Uh, do you two have a cellphone?"
"No," The pairing said together.
Gwen pursed her lips at that.
"Huh, well, ok then. Pretty weird, but alright."










...




A while later, the quadrio regrouped in front of the library.
"So, how'd it go for you two?" Andrew asked.
Gwen looked up at Drake.
"It was alright, I guess," she said, "And you?"
Andrew and Gasper exchanged a glance.
"It was... eye-opening, to say the least," Andrew said vaguely.
Gwen and Gasper then exchanged some glances.
"Ok, well, we gotta fucking go," said Gasper.
"See ya at school!" Gwen shouted as she and Gasper ran off.
"Bye!" Andrew shouted back.
Once the siblings were gone, Andrew looked up at Drake.
"Are you two leaving as well?" Andrew asked.
Drake slowly nodded.
"Hold on first, though."
Andrew then gave Drake a big hug.
"Sorry for being a little too forward yesterday, big guy," said Andrew w/ a blush.
Drake, feeling his face heat up again, quickly untangled himself from Andrew and staggered away. Andrew sighed w/ a smile.
"One day," he muttered. "Maybe not now, but one day, you hunky lug."
Andrew's tail twitched, and he vanished.