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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Simon carried his assorted things from the day, including Mia, back into the room, closing the door behind them quietly. He let out a content sigh, sitting down on the bed.

(( :0 that’s cool))

Mia was quiet until they were in the room, letting out a breath.
"Did you have fun?" She asked, a bit of teasing in her tone.

(Yeah, and a lot less cruel too aha)

He rolled his eyes at her tone, but let out a soft chuckle, showing that he really didn’t mind too much. “For your information, yes I did have fun. Lots of it too.”

((Truuuuue lmao))

"I could tell how you were following asleep!" Mia laughed softly, looking up at Simon. "I'm glad you're able to enjoy yourself, though, really."

“What! He was comfy!” Simon protested, giggling softly. “Yeah….me too.” He smiled, laying down on the bed.

(Honestly AU Astral really would be a great uncle)
(E v e r y o n e lol)

Mia chuckled some as Simon laid down, letting out a content sigh.
"Yes, I'm sure he was, with how sleepy you were."

((Astral showing up with this random guy who he calls his boyfriend and everyone’s just like w h a t))

Simon smiled happily, thinking back on the day. But of course it was ruined by his phone ringing on the nightstand. His smile instantly dropped, and he made no moves to answer it.

(Marcos: Oh thank god he's finally moved on after centuries ;w;)

Mia would have jumped if she could have when the phone rang.
"Who..?" Mia trailed off when she saw how Simon reacted to all of this.

(( XD poor Marcos))

“Just ignore it…” he said quietly. This had happened a few times in the days he’d been here. He was too afraid to even decline the call, just letting it go to voicemail.

(sdfghjkjhg you've got. So little idea.)

Mia looked at Simon with growing concern. She would have nodded if she could.
"Okay, I will,' She said instead.

((I know and I already feel so bad for him ;w;))

He closed his eyes, his body tensing back up again, only seeming to relax once it stopped ringing. But even then he still looked upset.

(;-;)

Mia didn't ask, looking at Simon with concern still.
Astral looked up from his work, pausing with his scalpel just above the latest soul. He moved away, setting the tool down and putting the terrified soul back into their box. He made his way out of the room, leaving the soul there as he went to the bedroom.
"Simon, are you alright?" He asked, knocking softly.

((Astral just like “ARE YOU SAD WHY ARE YOU SAD”))

Simon sat up, the first answer that came to mind being “I thought you were at work?” He called back, trying to make it look like he hadn’t been upset just moments ago.

(Aha… yeahhh everyone would be freaked out by AU Astral)

"I was," Astral said, not coming into the room at the moment since he didn't have permission. "I just had a feeling it might be good for me to come check on you." Astral didn't reveal the fact he could tell what Simon was feeling- he didn't want to frighten the other.

“Oh….well you can come in if you want to.” He said, trying to wipe any signs of unhappiness from his face.

Astral opened the door, coming in. He looked to Simon for a moment with a bit of concern, moving to sit on the edge of the bed.
"How are you doing..?"

He shrugged. “I’m alright. Just got into my own head for a bit there I guess.” He didn’t know why he lied about it honestly. Maybe he just didn’t want Astral to think any less of him.

Astral moved his hand over, gently setting it on Simon's.
"Okay, then…" He offered a slight smile, seeming to not be able to tell Simon was lying.

_{(phone rings phone rings phone rings-)}

_{((you read my mind dude lol))}

Simon let out a soft sigh, resting his head on Astral’s shoulder and just trying to forget anything had even happened. And of course, that’s when the phone started ringing again.

_(XD)

Astral moved to wrap his arm around Simon when the man came closer, his hand slipping into Simon's. The god looked up as the phone rang, looking surprised by it.
"Do you need to answer that?" He asked softly.

“N-no it’s okay just let it ring.” He said quickly, his grip tightening on Astral’s hand slightly. He had completely tensed up again, almost automatically. He was absolutely terrified.

Astral looked down at Simon, quickly pulling him closer when he realized just how the phone ringing was affecting him.
"I've got you," he said softly, one hand going over to hover above the reject call button. "They can't get to you here, I promise."

He shook his head quickly when he saw what Astral was going to do. “A-Astral please just let it go to voicemail.” Simon was too afraid to even decline a call from him.

Astral nodded, pulling his hand back. He hugged Simon close instead, tucking him against his chest. He listened to the phone ring for just a moment before he decided it was too much. He picked the phone up, putting it in the table drawer before closing it, only pausing to turn the volume off.