Statehouse stuff again :)

Walmart (DC x Wyoming)

My mom talks a lot about how I cling to her in public spaces (which is true-) so I decided to write another story related to my existence.

Enjoy ig.

I don't think I need any TWs for that but if I do let me know.

We love wholesome-

While Wyoming has gotten better with public speaking and interactions with others, he could never get over places with a lot of people...

People are just so loud and unpredictable! It was scary!

It was his turn to get groceries...

And normally he would force others to come with him, but all the states were out for some dumb fucking reason. God, he didn't wanna go. However, he didn't wanna pull a Cali or Tex and make some excuse as to why they couldn't do it.

So he had to suck it up and try. The only other ones here were the Gov Trio though... Maybe he could ask DC?

Absolutely not!

What if he thinks it's some sort of date? Sure the fed was cute but he was already in a relationship with Louie and Flo. And he didn't wanna ruin what they had. Maybe he should just.. Order it online or something.

He was so caught up in his thoughts that he didn't even notice DC slipped into the room. "Shouldn't you be at the store?" He asked. Wyoming gulped.

"Uhh. Yeah. I'm going to leave soon. I uhh just..."

"Wanted to prepare for society? I get it, Department of Education is the same." He giggled and prepared a pot of coffee. "Would you like some coffee? It normally helps Edu." Wyoming nodded, grinning a faint blush showing on his cheeks.

"Yes please."

"And if it helps I will come with you," DC said with a smile. Oh God, that smile... The very smile that could stop wars and bring summer to Greenland with how warm it was.

"Well... You really don't have to!" Wy insisted.

"Oh no! I insist. I know you hate going out in public places without someone. Idaho told me." Wyoming groaned. Fucking snitch, granted he wasn't very quiet about it either.

"Ok..." The state mumbled.

So there they were. The pair had just gotten out of the car and Wyoming looked highly uncomfortable already. "Are you ok?" DC asked him, Wy nodded. Then he immediately wrapped an arm around his causing the fed to blush.

"Sorry... I uh..."

"It's alright. I don't mind!" Dee smiled, feeling a little flustered. "What did we need to gather again?" He said, trying to shift his attention away from the whole touching thing.

Wyoming pulled a list out of his pocket. "Uhh, butter, milk, egg, a new bucket hat for Florida, a Twix from Alaska, a lunch able for Gov, a frying pan from Oklahoma and... Fifty cans of corn... From the midwest..." DC chuckled and the two headed inside.

The fed seemed to get progressively more flustered as Wyoming tightened his hold on his arm. He only did that when other customers would get close to them while they were shopping. Then he'd loosen it and whisper an apology once they left.

But it happened so often that it made DC's heart flutter. He will admit he thought Wyoming was cute but figured he didn't have much of a shot.

Why?

No idea. He just didn't exactly have the confidence to ask him out. He was some tired, grumpy and overworked fed who liked reading and dancing in his free time.

Plus who knows how Flo and Louie would respond. They might not accept him or something. He didn't know but he sure didn't wish to find out soon.

As they persisted through the aisles (that took me so long to spell btw-), occasionally grabbing things off their list, DC paused at the candy aisle. "You... Don't mind if I blow some money on any candy do you?" DC asked.

"Not at all! Why?" The fed shrugged at his response.

"I dunno. I just thought you wanted to be out quickly to avoid humans." Wy nodded, and DC pushed the cart into the aisle. He looked around at the M&Ms, Reeses and various other candies neatly placed on shelves. The smaller man grinned at the sight of it all.

Quickly, he reached up and started grabbing big bulky bags of anything he wanted. Wyoming watched anxiously. He didn't want DC, knowing him, to eat it all in one day and get sick. Or spend too much on candy and get scolded by IDC for it. After DC three in his sixth bag, the western state decided to intervene.

"Hey, I think that's enough. IDC will be pissed if you spent a shit ton of cash on just candy." The fed nodded and gave him a pout. He wanted more... He loved sweet things. But he didn't love IDC's lectures.

"Ok. Well, we have everything for now so we can go I guess." The two left the aisles (DC whining because he had to leave all those delectable treats behind) and headed towards the front to check out. Once check out was complete came the... Difficult part.

"Hey uhhh. Where did we park, Dee?"

"Shit- I thought you knew?!"

Bai bai-