this sudden burst of sunlight
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They could have a baby together that looks like Jon— his brown skin, and all that dark hair, black waves like his that curl up at the ends. His intelligent eyes, his wry smile, his long fingers, his pretty face, his cutting charm. It’s a hell of an inheritance.
If Martin can have— everything he’s too goddamned terrified to want, and not selfless enough to stop wanting.
“Hurry back,” Martin tells him, and Jon smiles.
“I promise,” Jon replies, “I’ll be home as soon as I can.” He’s at the door again, but still lingering. “And you’ll—”
“—Text if I need anything,” Martin finishes, and Jon rolls his eyes, reaching for the door, faux-put-upon. “I will. I promise. Don’t worry too hard about me, Jon. I’m fine. It’s not like it’s the end of the world.”
Jon points at him, halfway out the door. “That’s still not funny.”
or: martin brings more back with him after the end of the end of everything than either he or jon bargained for. they still manage to figure it out together.
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- Part 1 of this sudden burst of sunlight
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With the darkness of the storm, and the warm, glowing backlight pouring from inside the house, it’s almost easy to make out one of the cats loafing in the windowsill, watching Jon as he moves around their living room—
Though, Martin’s not entirely sure what it is he’s doing, exactly.
He watches with curiosity, observing the strange way Jon seems to be moving in circuits. At first, he’s nearly nervous— nearly scared— but it’s not an unnatural movement, he realizes after a moment. It’s patterned. It’s rhythmic.
Then, Jon turns, his silhouette changing, and Martin realizes one of the children is on his hip, held in his arms as he moves, and a small laugh bubbles up and out of him.
Dancing. Jon is dancing.
or: Martin has a very long day. coming home to Jon and their family helps tremendously, especially when he realizes what they’re up to.
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- Part 2 of this sudden burst of sunlight