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[looksthisgood]

Universe: Normal Rift!verse
Time: Present day
Place: Outside the Kashtta
Characters: Burton "Gus" Guster (for Shawn Spencer, but OPEN)
Note: Happy Birthday, Emily! Have a Gus! XD Just consider it one step closer to where you want him

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[pwnspatrickjane]

Shawn never has and never will leave his best friend hanging.

That just isn't what best friends do, and if Shawn is feeling really honest, Gus is more of a brother and always has been. Shawn has been in Chicago a long time without his best friend, however, and he misses Gus fiercely. So much more than he ever thought he could miss anyone, because he and Gus have always done everything together. The idea that Chicago is a place that Gus can't go breaks his heart more than he could ever say.

And when he hears that song, there's a part of him that just knows. He doesn't need to look out the window but he does, just to be sure, and then with that, he's skipping the elevator and going right for the stairs.

He runs down the stairs, out the front door, and you better have put that boom box down, Gus, because your best friend is about to tackle hug you.

[looksthisgood]

For Gus it's only been a few days, but that's long enough. Sure he's always made jokes that his life would be easier without Shawn, but they're only jokes. In reality he needs his best friend. A lot. In reality the idea of never seeing Shawn again was one of the hardest things to hear about the rift.

So this moment? This is a moment to go down in history. Because Gus is a very happy boy.

As soon as he sees that familiar face headings his way, he sets the boom box down and opens his arms.

And yes, he's already crying. It's a think, okay? He's been trying to work on it.

[pwnspatrickjane]

It's a tight hug, and suddenly the world feels like it's righted again. He has his best friend. He has a wiener mobile. Chicago suddenly sucks a whole lot less.

"I missed you, buddy," he says, letting the serious moment be what it is. Ten months without Gus is ten months to many. "It's been a long time."

[looksthisgood]

Gus knows not of this wiener mobile, but it's safe to assume that when he does he too will agree that all is right in the world.

Gus nods and wipes his face on his sleeve. "How long have you been here?"

[pwnspatrickjane]

"Since last August," he says as he pulls back. His eyes might be a little wet as well. Just a little. "It's June. In case you didn't know."

[looksthisgood]

"Yes Shawn, I know what-" Gus starts a typical Gus reply, but he stops. He does the math. He frowns. "That's ten months. You've been here for ten months? Without me? Without...your dad?"

[pwnspatrickjane]

He shrugs. There are few things that Shawn can get awkward about and not find a joke for, but this is definitely one of them. So he's just -- not going to say anything at all.

[looksthisgood]

Gus knows Shawn, and he knows what quiet means. He sighs and just studies his friend. "I guess I'm stuck here now, too."

[pwnspatrickjane]

The change of subject perks Shawn up instantly, and he flashes his best friend a grin. "Gus, don't be a stinky piece of cheese in the back of a fridge. This is awesome. We can open the Chicago office of Psych, and go back to doing what we do best!"

[looksthisgood]

"I'm not being a stinky cheese! You started it!" Gus smooths his clothes down and considers Shawn's idea. "I'm not sure I want to get mixed up in some of the things that go on around here. It sounds pretty hinky." To put it mildly.

[pwnspatrickjane]

"Relax, we'll be fine. Besides, given the police aren't all that helpful around here, there's bound to be plenty of work."

[looksthisgood]

Gus raises a brow. "Like what?"

[pwnspatrickjane]

"Like .... taking down the CLF!"

No, Shawn. That's a bad plan.

[looksthisgood]

"Wait a minute Shawn, aren't those the bad guys that want to hurt the guys like us?"

[pwnspatrickjane]

" .... Maybe."

[looksthisgood]

"Then why would we go after them?!" Yes, Gus is getting very frustrated. This is nothing new with Shawn.