forum i wish you could see the lights with me (OxO, kinda dark romance)

Started January 13, 2020 by Deleted user

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Neer gave them a soft smile. "I'm not stepping foot in that house until I've done today's work, so I'm afraid washing is gonna have to get struck off your list. Any other brilliant ideas?"

"Again, I could feed them to you? They're not worth missing out on, they're imbued with the ambrosia of Rosepine Mesa." all those words would be foreign to the mortal, shit. But they were heavenly, one of Earth's best pleasures.

"Ambrosia, huh?" They turned around with a humoring smile on their face, wiping their hands off on their jeans and leaving long red streaks in their wake. "I guess I just have to try it then. Cut off a slice for me. And tell me what the hell a Rosepine Mensa is while you do it."

"A place with lots of dirt and rocks. But redder. And prettier. And some grass, in Rosepine. And pears. Actually, they were imported, and cultivated there…" they rambled on as they sliced up one of the orangeish gold fruits, slipping a slice past Neer's lips. A knuckle brushed against the soft, rosy pink skin, just the smallest sensation but enough to make it vaguely emotional.

Neer nodded along to the description, watching Eden grab the fruit and then opening their mouth obediently as they raised it to their lips. They weren't shy as they moaned at the taste, fastening their lips around Eden's fingers to suck the juice off. "Give me another," they demanded once the other's hands were licked clean, greedy for more. "How do they grow these? I need some for my garden."

"You do realize how… uh, word finding, my worst enemy…. never mind." they sighed, forgetting that 'intimate' existed for the moment. Probably for the best. "Yeah, sure." they gave them another, then popped a slice in their own mouth, savoring the taste. "And you can't grow them here. Something about the pH balance and it being a secret, sacred art, I dunno."

Neer laughed and leaned back against Eden's chest little, licking their lips with a satisfied smile. It wasn't often that suitors brought gifts, maybe they should give this one a shot. Eden was nice enough and knew when to talk most of the time and best of all they were as pretty as any flower, so it was no hardship to keep them around. "That's a damn shame, I'd pay good money for those secrets. I'm always looking to expand the garden."

"I've got some in my garden." Psyche said. They were quiet for a moment, thoughtful. "Do you think we're friends now? I'm trying out the whole 'social interaction' thing."

Neer hummed thoughtfully, This was the second visit and Eden had him lounging in his lap like an overgrown cat, that probably meant something right? "Nah," they decided. "Not yet. Just keep spoiling me, I'm sure you'll get there soon."

"Sounds like a plan. Say, you don't get many people out here for someone who's… well, well known. I mean, I'm good at finding people but seriously, this whole setup… pret-ty cautious." they said, running a hand through Neer's hair.

"It is designed that way. I get the odd straggler here and there, but for the most part, it's very peaceful." They leaned into Eden a little more. "You've gotta give an enby a break, you know? Dealing with all the people who just had to see me in the city was exhausting, plus all I had was one measly rooftop to garden on which was just pitiful. How did you manage to do it anyways?"

They waved a hand, wiggling their fingers while doing so. "Magic," they chuckled, resting the hand and staring at Neer, lovestruck.

Neer laughed, elbowing Eden in the ribs gently. "Keep your secrets then, I'll have to up security anyway. Feed me another pear?"

"Yeah, sure." they giggled, putting another in their maybe-friend, definitely-unrequited-love's mouth.

Neer licked the juice from thier fingers again and then turned to give Eden a brilliant smile as a reward. "You're so eager to please," they murmured, sounding appreciative. "Who else do you have riding you? Nobody gets this sweet on their own."

"I've been alone for a while now, actually. A lot of assholes in paradise, let me tell you." they scowled, unintentionally tensing up.

Neer's smile dropped abruptly into a pout and they reached up to pet Eden's cheek gently. Their hands were clean– well, mostly clean— so they didn't feel too bad about petting their new friend -adjacent. "Poor thing, you weren't made for being alone, were you? You can come hang out with me if you need."

"Let me guess, you're just in it for the pears?" they snarked.

Neer laughed. "Not just the pears," they answered innocently. "You brought champagne too. And also you're not half bad, I guess."

"Yup, just the pears. I'm feeling so betrayed!" they gave a mock-gasp, falling down onto the grassy, muddy ground.

"No! I'm also here for some hopefully high quality alcohol!" Neer plopped down beside them, rolling over onto their side with a grin. "And anyways, if you can't compete with your pears, I don't think that's really my problem, love."

"You're so selfish, but I love it. I'd give you the universe if I could," Psyche said, breathless. They popped open the bottle and took a long swig from it, then set it on the ground.

Neer gave them a searching look and then, before they could think too hard about it, they grabbed the bottle, took a long swig, and leaned forward to mumble "I'll give you one better" before they smashed their mouth against Eden's.

Psyche almost choked. Almost. There was kissing. It was happening, right here, right now, and honestly? Fuck it, this was the best they'd felt in months. They let their lips open up, exploring the combination of the alcohol and the two's saliva mixing together to create a perfectly blended high.

Eden tasted like sweet pear and bubbly golden champagne and something… electric. Something invigorating. Neer just had to knot their hands in Eden's collar to pull them closer, needing to touch and to taste almost as badly as they needed to breathe.