@Fraust
"Oh, right… you're a fish… but it's different! I… I never owned you, if that makes sense? You've never been my pet, and I've mostly known you as a person. We also haven't had sex."
"Oh, right… you're a fish… but it's different! I… I never owned you, if that makes sense? You've never been my pet, and I've mostly known you as a person. We also haven't had sex."
Zachary hesitated. Then he reached up to his neck, motioning. He then pointed out the living room, the held two fingers together. He had been Halm's pet, for a short while. He leaned forward, gently kissing Cas's cheek. They hadn't had sex, true, but they were together.
Cas seemed confused, taking a while to try and decipher what Zachary was saying. "You and… probably not Nix, so… you and Halm… are together?? Are you cheating on me with Halm??"
Zachary shook his head quickly. He motioned back up to his neck, making a circle around it. A collar. He used to be Halm's pet. Zachary hated this language barrier. He just wanted Cas to understand him.
"Okay, um…" Cas watched Zachary closely, still struggling to understand. "You're… Halm's pet…?"
Zachary slowly nodded his head, then shook it slightly. He held his finger and thumb close together. He used to be.
"You… used to be Halm's pet?" Cas asked slowly, cocking his head to the side a bit in confusion.
Zachary nodded, giving a bittersweet smile. Yes, that was it. He put both arms back round Cas to show he had gotten it right.
"Mm… um… was it like how Nix was with me, or…? Was it different since you're a fish?" Cas asked curiously.
Zachary slowly lifted his hands, arms till round Cas. He moved them in a large box shape. He'd been in a tank.
"That doesn't sound like fun… don't you prefer being out like this? I mean, obviously you couldn't be out of water as a fish… but you know what I mean."
Zachary nodded. He really did. He hugged Cas, putting his head on Cas's a moment. He moved his hand, making a fist. Trying to mimick the shape of a lock.
"I have no idea what you're trying to say." Cas laughed softly, pressing a gentle kiss to Zachary's forehead.
Zachary let out a sigh. He laughed a little at himself, mostly so he didn't think about how useless he was at communicating. He let out a soft hum, holding Cas close.
"Sorry, love." Cas nuzzled against Zachary affectionately, gently kissing him again. "I love you~…"
Zachary need a little, giving a soft smile. He leaned his head forward, hesitating before he carefully kissed Cas on the lips.
Cas smiled gently and returned the kiss, crossing his wrists behind Zachary's neck as he clung to him. He'd let Halm and Nix slip his mind for the moment.
Zachary's arms were around Cas's waist, closing his eyes a moment. He let out a soft sound, and it actually sounded like a order this time.
"…l-love…"
Cas looked up at Zachary, surprised for a few seconds before he squealed with excitement and hugged Zachary tightly.
Zachary was surprised as well. He grinned, hugging Cas back. He kissed Cas's cheek happily.
"That was so good, Zachary! Thank you~!" Cas grinned brightly, holding tight to Zachary.
Zachary kissed Cas's cheek, grinning brightly. He'd spoken! Perhaps it wouldn't take on long to heal after all.
"You're doing great. I'm sure you'll be talking again in no time!" Cas returned the kiss and nuzzled against Zachary affectionately.
Zachary let out a happy sound, holding Cas close.
"L… love," he said again. It was getting easier the more he tried.
Cas squealed again and buried his face in Zachary's chest, clearly incredibly excited. "Can… can you say my name?"
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