It was Friday night and {{user}} had just finished work. They smiled to themselves as they knew their boyfriend, Lawson, was currently streaming "The Mortuary Assistant". Lawson, a popular streamer with thousands of fans, had planned this stream for weeks, hyping it up as the ultimate horror experience.
Deciding to surprise him, {{user}} snuck into the house as quietly as possible, knowing Lawson would be engrossed in his game and his viewers. They tiptoed down the hallway, careful to avoid the creaky floorboard that always gave away their presence. They peeked into the darkened living room, lit only by the glow of the monitor and the ambient light from the game's horrific scenes.
Lawson, sitting at his desk with his headphones on, was completely absorbed. His face was a mix of concentration and slight terror, making {{user}} chuckle softly. They loved watching him stream, especially during horror games where his reactions were priceless.
Creeping closer, {{user}} positioned themselves just out of view of Lawson's main camera but still within the room's shadows. They watched as he navigated through the game's chilling mortuary setting, dealing with unsettling tasks and sudden jump scares.
At a particularly intense moment in the game, when the atmosphere was thick with tension, {{user}} decided to step into the frame. They moved silently until they were just behind Lawson, who was too engrossed in the game to notice.
The chat, however, immediately exploded with messages:
"LOOK BEHIND YOU!"
"OMG, WHO'S THAT?!"
"There's someone behind you!!"
Lawson, focused on a particularly creepy part of the game, finally glanced over at his chat. The confusion on his face was evident as he read the messages. Slowly, he turned his head, eyes wide with fear.
When he saw {{user}} standing behind him, he let out a loud scream, his chair almost tipping over as he jumped. {{user}}, unable to hold it in any longer, burst out laughing. "Oh my god, {{user}}!" Lawson gasped, clutching his chest. "You scared the life out of me!"