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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"You also got the lettuce ready," Astral pointed out, smiling. "And that's the main part of the salad." He chuckled softly, gently nudging Simon's shoulder with his elbow in a playful manner.

“That’s true.” He laughed softly along with Astral. He looked up at the other, smiling some.

Astral was more than happy to smile back, taking a bite of the salad. He looked rather pleased, eating this meal with Simon. He didn't want to leave.

Simon had to admit he’d be very sad when it was time for the god to leave again. Of course he’d do his best to hide it, both so it wouldn’t make Astral feel bad and so Mia wouldn’t have more to tease him about.

If Simon asked, Astral would take the rest of the day off. Recycling souls… it didn’t feel the same anymore. He didn't find any enjoyment in it.
The god finished eating, letting out a content hum.

Simon most likely wouldn’t ask just because he wouldn’t want to bother him. Simon was still working on finishing up the food on his plate.

(Mia, not sure whether to be frustrated because Simon isn't being cautious or because he's so oblivious: )

Astral offered a sweet smile when he saw Simon was still eating what he had left, encouraging him. He hummed softly, waiting to clean up until Simon was done so he wouldn't feel pressured.

((Mia’s so done with everyone’s shit XD))

Simon ate a bit more than he did that morning but still didn’t finish the whole meal.

(She really is aha)

"Done?" Astral tentatively asked when it seemed like Simon had finished completely. He wanted to make sure, standing up.

Simon nodded, standing up and grabbing his plate to go help clean up. He was proud of himself. But he doubted he’d be able to eat dinner tonight.

Astral didn't know that, and if needed he was willing to wait until far into the night to have a small meal with Simon, even if just an excuse to be around him more. He figured the nap would be a one-time thing, or only on occasion; not actually every night. He'd like it to be! But it didn't seem to be the case. Astral hummed some, cleaning up the table and carrying the items he had grabbed over to put away and clean.

Simon carried his plate over into the kitchen, managing to set it on the counter before dragging his stool over so he could help with dishes.

Astral hummed a soft tune as they started their work similarly to the day before. He looked over at Simon, smiling some as he washed one of the plates.
"So, what do you think you'll do for the rest of the day?"

Simon shrugged as he grabbed the dish towel. “I don’t know really.” He replied, looking up at Astral after he spoke. “I was just gonna figure something out I guess.”

Astral nodded a bit, setting the rinsed dish on the rack for Simon.
"Well, I could show you a few rooms around the palace to see if there are any you might want to explore more," he offered.

He picked up the dish, beginning to dry it off carefully. “Okay, that sounds great!” He smiled over at Astral.

Astral smiled back, nodding.
"So, what are some things you might enjoy? There are a lot of rooms, and I probably will only be able to bring you to two or three before going back to work."

“Ummm…well what type of rooms do you even have?” Simon asked, looking over at Astral curiously.

"Well, there's mot everything," Astral admitted. "A library, a music room, a theater… Hell, there's even a garden! It's quite nice."

Simon’s smile widened. “That all sounds so nice. You must really like it here.” He commented happily.

"It's nice," Astral agreed, smiling. "And it's more enjoying with other people!" Astral smiled as he finished washing up, letting the sink drain.

Simon finished drying the last plate, stacking it on top of the other. He turned to look at Astral. “Do we wanna put these away first?” He asked.

"Mhm!" Astral smiled, lifting Simon up onto his shoulder to put the plates away.

Simon giggled softly as Astral did so, his smile widening. “Okay I’m ready! Hand me the plates!”

Astral grinned, offering Simon a plate.
"Here you go!" Astral loved to hold Simon like this, humming.

Simon took it, carefully leaning up and putting it in the cabinet. “Okay I’m ready for the next one!”

"Okay!" Astral smiled, offering Simon the next. "So, what rooms have you thought you'd like to see?"

“Hmmmm maybe the library first?” He offered, putting the plate up into the cabinet and closing it.

"Sounds good to me!" Astral lowered Simon from his shoulder, just holding Simon in his arms now.
"Do you have the trinket?"