[almost an hour passes before ven finally knocks at demyx's door. he looks tired and miserable, like he hasn't slept well in days and with the redness around his eyes says he's been having more than just sleeping troubles.
still, he smiles when dem opens the door and gives him a little wave, his other hand holding a small box with a decorative ribbon on top.]
For a moment, Demyx stares at him and slowly tilts his head. This... Wow. He takes a step back to hold the door open with his hip - an open invitation to come in whenever he's ready.]
Oh, it... I'm fine. Just tired, you know? [damn and here he thought he looked decent enough not to warrant any worried looks. he steps inside, turning to hold the box out for demyx.]
These are for you. I didn't make them this time so I hope that's okay. [a small apology for springing up on him out of the blue.]
[Allergy season blows, but they've got to have some good allergy meds here.
Once he's inside, Demyx lets the door close as he takes the box and thumbs at the ribbon, but he doesn't open it yet. It should be fine for a little bit, right?]
Or nightmares? 'Cause I've had some super bad ones before that just kinda messed me up for ages. [He looks from Ven, to the box, to Ven, and back to the box again.] Do I gotta put this in the fridge? Or are they okay to keep out?
I guess... nightmares might be more accurate. [but for once he doesn't look too eager to share what is bothering him. in fact he still feels hesitation in coming here at all, bothering demyx with his problems. it wasn't right.
he seems distracted again before demyx asks him another question and he lifts his head.] Oh- it's just cookies so they should be fine if you leave them out.
[ven looks away towards the living room couch, shifting awkwardly.] Could we... lay down together? For a little while?
[He hesitates for a few moments, then slings his free arm across Ven's shoulders and whistles.]
Hey, guys! Y'wanna stash these in the kitchen?
[One, two seconds and a small Dusk drops out of an equally small portal from mid-air. It's completely harmless, and when it reaches up to take the box it even looks like it's... excited? At least that's what all of that wiggling seems like!
LOOK AT THIS BOUNTIFUL PRIZE IT HAS GOTTEN ITS LITTLE HANDS ON! IT'S GOING TO BE THE KING OF ALL DUSKS!]
Do, uh... y'want me to get any blankets too? Order some take-out?
[dem's closeness seems to help some and he starts to smile, when-]
Uh...
[oh good light are those dusks. seeing one pop out of nowhere and so gleefully too seems to snap ven a little out of his funk. in fact as he watches it wiggle dance away with the box of cookies
ven laughs. more so into his closed hand trying to be a little polite. dusks, floods, chirithies... what else was next?]
Blankets sound good and I'll eat whatever you want to get.
[As reluctant as he is to do it, he leaves Ven's side just long enough to duck into the spare room to grab the biggest, softest blanket off of the bed and drags it back out into the living room to the couch.
And promptly drapes it over Ven's shoulders like a cape as he leads him over to the couch and plops down onto it. Take a seat!]
But we can worry about grub later. If we get really desperate I got a tub or two of ice cream in the freezer we can pig out on.
Hmm... [suddenly he's covered in a big blanket! ven peeks out from under the fabric, letting demyx drag him over to the couch where he plops down next to him. it's easy for him to instantly curl up against demyx, wrapping himself up like a burrito with the blanket.]
Ice cream sounds pretty good right now too. [too bad he's already starting to cling to dem's side. good luck getting off the couch now.] What flavors do you have?
Mm... I think I got mint chocolate chip and this other one called blue moon? It's pretty fruity to me, but one of the locals bought it for me when I had those cat ears and that tail.
[He takes the chance to make himself comfortable, arranging himself in a way that'll let Ven sprawl or curl up against him however much he wants without having to worry about arms or legs falling asleep.
It's a little weird, but it's a good weird. He's not used to being this close to people. Yet.]
[ven makes a noise to show that he's listening, eyes already half-lidded and sleepy.]
I'm okay. [if demyx was asking about their current positions, yeah he was doing great. he pushes his face against his chest and hums softly.] Sorry for coming over so suddenly...
[He hesitates for a long while and after some thought, throws caution into the wind and lifts a hand to gently rest it on top of Ven's head.
And he gives his hair a ruffle.]
You don't gotta apologize for things like that, dude. If I was having a rough time, I'd definitely wanna crash with someone. It's... nice being around people when you feel down and out.
[the soft touch seems to relax him, melting a little into demyx with a quiet sigh.]
Thanks, Demyx. I'll make it up to you, okay? [he turns his face to peer up at him with a small smile.] We could try making those brownies you talked about?
[Why does that smile do weird things to his chest? It's so
pure.]
That'd be pretty fun. We'd have to make a stop at the store though, 'cause I dunno if I trust the Dusks on their own in there. Or if they can even use the Chroma and junk I have.
[Moons help everyone if they could, though.]
But only after you're feeling better, got it? If y'wanna yell about it later, I'm all ears.
The former ruler of Sanguis moon received this picture and called it "junk mail." 8 days later Sanguis moon became uninhabitable. A man received this picture and immediately sent out copies, then received good fortune for an entire year, including winning a jackpot lottery. Copy, paste, and send this to 9 people or you will be cursed. Don't take any chances. Sanguis did, and now no one can live there.
[Even though he's been spending Christmas with Isa, he's not forgotten about his friends. Or the people who helped him through a rough patch. So Demyx will get this from Lea.]
Thanks for everything, Dem. I wish I could have been friends with you sooner because you're an amazing guy. Hope you don't mind a guy like me crushing on you because I really am.
[He's gone months without needing to worry about the possessive qualities of the Sanguis moon for months. Then two months in a row? Bam. There it is. He kind of hates dealing with it at all but he knows he has to. Somehow. For right now though? He's content to head over in the direction he smells Demyx.
What he's doing is beyond him but he wants to join him. Wants to...
He stops when he sees someone flirting with his friend. A cute cat girl. His wolf ears stand at attention before lowering as he moves forward, the extra red fur he has a little more at attention now. His. His Demyx.
Coming up behind the other, he wraps his arms around his middle and settles his chin on his shoulder, growling softly.
[He's blissfully unaware of Lea behind him for a few moments, his tail swaying behind him and his ears perked up in interest as he chatters away. At least they are until the girl starts to look vaguely... concerned? And then she starts excusing herself, earning a slightly confused look.
Then he feels Lea behind him - around him - and he feels the quiet growl.
Oh.
He barely mumbles a goodbye to the girl before she makes her exit, and once she's out of earshot he pouts. But he doesn't seem to be trying to pull away or anything so that's something, right?]
Duuuuuude, I was this close from scoring free grub!
[It's only after she leaves and complains that Lea even realizes what he's been doing. His ears droop in apology.
Oops.]
Sorry. Still getting a handle on this. It used to be I could just tackle one of you guys and hug you until it went away. It's gotten worst these past couple of moons.
[He nuzzles into his neck.]
You smell good though. Definitely makes me want to let everyone know you're mine.
[Even if Demyx technically...isn't. Which probably isn't helping.]
[For a moment, he feels something tug at his chest when he sees Lea's ears flop over like that.
Whatever it was, Demyx pushes it down and cracks a grin, reaching up and back with one hand to lightly prod one of them as he tilts his head to the side to give Lea as much room as he wants. This-- It felt different now, but it was a good different.]
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