forum "I'm not your toy." "Last I checked, you're my lover." // Astral x Simon AU // w/ Max_Miracle // WE JUST NEED THE CUDDLES

Started March 05, 2021 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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“T-thank you…” Simon said softly, hiding his face in Astral’s chest and doing his best not to cry. He knew Astral was right, and that he couldn’t be hurt here anymore, but it still just made him so scared.

Astral moved his hand up to hold onto Simon's head, keeping the mortal to himself.
"I've got you," he said quietly, not asking about what had happened. Instead, he rubbed Simon's back, doing his best to comfort the other.

Simon appreciated that Astral was trying. After a few minutes, his body started to relax again, but he was still a bit emotionally unstable. He took in a deep breath, trying to calm down.

Astral very carefully pulled Simon onto his lap, holding the man close. He murmured soft assurances to him, still rubbing his back as the god tucked Simon's head under his chin. He wasn't going to be letting go any time soon, not with how upset Simon had been. He wanted to protect the man, from everything.

Simon clung tightly to the god, trembling slightly. He was trying not to think about how bad things had been down there, reminding himself that he didn’t have to deal with that anymore.

"I've got you…" Astral would make sure whoever had hurt Simon this much would pay, one way or another. The god continued to gently rub Simon's back, keeping him close in his strong, warm arms.

Thankfully someone would be getting around to that pretty soon, and then the calls would stop.
It was helping, and finally, after another 10 minutes of that, Simon finally began to calm down. “I’m okay now…” he said quietly.

Astral would be dealing with them as well, as soon as he had a chance. He wouldn't bother bringing the soul here, though. He didn't want to scare Simon. He thought Simon might protest to Astral… taking him out though, so he'd do it quietly.
"Are you sure..?" Astral didn't let go of Simon yet, still keeping him to his chest.

“Y-Yeah I’m sure.” He pulled away to look up at the god. “Thank you…” thankfully the phone hadn’t rung anymore since the last time.

"You're welcome…" I suppose. Astral still kept his arms around Simon, glad he had come when he had. He didn't say anything else for the moment, just holding Simon. He had no intention of going back to work after this.

“A-and thanks for coming to check on me.” He was waiting for Astral to begin asking questions. The god did have a right to know, after all, since Simon was staying with him.

"I'm glad I did," Astral said softly. He hugged Simon for a moment. No questions came, actually.
"And no matter what happened, I'm here to make sure you're safe, and that who ever that was, they can't find you again."

He nodded. “O-okay thank you. That…that really means a lot to me.” He said, pressing his face into Astral’s chest to hide how close he was to crying.

Astral began gently running his fingers through Simon's hair, nodding a little.
"I'm so, so sorry you've had to go through whatever you did," the god said softly. "You don't deserve any of it…"

Simon shrugged some, sniffling softly. “It’s whatever, really.” He said, trying to play it off so he wouldn’t have to think about it too much.

Astral moved to cup Simon's cheek, holding him close.
"I… Simon…" he said softly, holding the man closer. "It isn't…" The god let out a soft sigh, letting it go. Simon wasn't ready for it, it seemed, and that was okay.

“I just….” he was trying to find the right words to explain. “It’s just been what I’ve had to deal with to survive I guess.”

Astral nodded, holding Simon close.
"Well, you won't have to, ever again," he promised, voice soft.

He nodded. “Thank you….really thank you so much.” He said softly.

"You're welcome, Simon… it's the least I can do for you." The god pulled Simon into a hug, falling silent as he did.

Simon hugged Astral tightly, not wanting the god to pull away any time soon. He felt safe like this.

Astral didn't plan on pulling away any time soon.
"I've got you, Simon…" The god moved to gently rub Simon's back, grip tightening some to hold him closer.

Simon relaxed against Astral, content to let the god hold him for as long as he wanted to.

Astral was content to hold Simon as long as he was allowed, which settled them neatly into the situation of neither of them wanting to get up. The god moved to lay down, Simon held protectively to his chest.

Simon let out a content sigh, closing his eyes. He was basically huddled as close to the god as he could be, enjoying the other’s warmth.

Astral hummed softly, rubbing Simon's back. He tucked Simon's head under his chin, arms secure.
"Mm…"

Simon stayed quiet, just letting his mind drift wherever. Which of course, led to him almost drifting off to sleep.

Astral glanced down when he realized Simon was drifting off, slowly beginning to hum a soft tune. An old lullaby, from his… Mother. The god held Simon close, his own eyes closing.

Simon didn’t feel as bad about falling asleep then, and let himself relax completely. Within only a few minutes he was out.

Astral continued to hum as Simon fell asleep, looking to Mia when he was sure Simon was out.
"You take good care of him while I can't, you hear?" He asked softly, no threat in his tone. Mia was silent, but Astral knew she would.