Astral blinked a few times at the kiss, hugging Simon and nodding.
"Okay…" He smiled some, pushing his head lightly against Simon's. The god closed his eyes, letting out a soft breath. He couldn't show Simon how this was all just making it worse.
Simon, of course not knowing that Astral was really feeling guilty over what he’d done, really was doing his best to cheer the god up. “Do you want to go do something so you won’t have to think about it?” He asked.
"We doing have to," Astral assured. "Thank you, Simon. I feel much better." The god offered a smile, forcing his feelings deep, deep down, making sure Simon couldn't tell he was faking.
Simon nodded, not entirely sure if he believed the god but accepting his answer nonetheless. He pulled away from Astral, or at least wasn’t as close as before, going back to his comfy spot in Astral’s lap.
Astral relaxed, looking down at the book Simon was reading. He was glad the human wasn't pushing the subject, resting his head on the couch back with a soft sigh of content. At least, he was as content as could be at the moment, but he didn't let Simon know just how turbulent he was at the time.
Simon was happy to feel Astral relax. He really didn’t understand why Astral had gotten so upset over it in the first place though.
Astral let out a soft hum, a smile on his face. Why did everything have to go to hell? Why… Why couldn't he just change things, make Simon think he wasn't pregnant, or that he agreed to it?
Well, because he just couldn't do that to Simon anymore.
Simon began to hum softly as well, cuddling up to Astral. He really enjoyed getting to spend time with the god like this. That’d probably change soon though.
Astral closed his eyes, resting his head on the couch. Really, he was just too tired to deal with anything else at the moment, but he didn't let it show much.
Simon was reading a lot slower now, his mind distracted with thoughts of his past now that he thought Astral had mentioned it. Things….really hadn’t been great for him. Like ever. It was sad but true. Things were supposed to be better when he was an adult but..that’s when all his abusive relationships ended up happening. He had been in…maybe 10 relationships or so in his life. But they sure as hell all left their different scars. He sighed softly, going back to trying to focus on his book.
((Sooooo anything else we wanna do with this particular scene? Or what should we have them go do?))
(Mm… there isn't much I can think of them doing at the moment.)
(When do you plan on having the demons show up? Before or after Simon finds out?)
((I was planning on it being after))
(We. Any ideas for now then lol?)
((Ummm nothing for the rest of their day really. My dumbass really planned for all the things that’ll happen after Simon finds out but nothing before lol))
(mmmmm got it XD. Shall we just go to that, then?)
((I mean probably but also soft boiz ;-;))
(I knowwwwwwww;-;)
(Maybe one more soft scene?)
(Astral could show Simon the garden or something)
(I might also have finally figured out what Astral's job actually is and it'll scare the shiiiiiit out of Simon even when he thinks Astral is soft nice god)
((Sounds good. Also I realized I do have one thing that I can move to before the big sad but it kinda needs a whole day their time so we can have it happen their time tomorrow maybe??))
((Also I’m scared now :’) ))
(Sounds good to me, I'll have Astral suggest the garden today then)
(You should be, Astral now has an excuse as to why he's such an abusive prick usually. Also you can bet Simon is the only one Astral is nice to, everyone else will still get Asstral)
((Cool cool))
((As long as he’s nice to Simon ig lmao. But regardless, both Alec and Emile want to murder Astral))
(Pffff, I'd love to see them try lmao no I wouldn't that would be truly horrible for them and Simon I swear don't)
Astral looked at Simon when he sighed, eyes opening with some concern. Had their discussion brought up bad memories? He could see Simon wasn't really reading anymore, so he shifted some to get the man's attention.
"Would you like to go do something else now?" the god asked. "We could always go to another room, perhaps the garden even if you wish…"
((They’re not going to but they really do want to))
Simon looked over at Astral, nodding. He smiled weakly. “That would be really nice, thank you.”
Astral nodded in turn. He wrapped his arms securely around Simon, making sure to support him as the god stood.
"Alright, then." the god offered a sweet smile, turning to leave the library.
Simon smiled, still holding the book close to his chest, intending on finishing the book later when he had the time. He leaned his head on Astral’s chest, relaxing. “I didn’t know you had gardens here…” he said softly.
Astral looked down at Simon, smiling some himself. He brought them back out to the hall, walking until he found the door he was looking for. He opened the door, humming as it revealed a vast, lush landscape covered in most every plant imaginable, and many that weren't.
"I actually tend to this," Astral admitted, blushing some. "It's… calming."