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Newt woke from a dreamless sleep. He stretched and reached out across the empty space across from him. His eyebrows drew together, there was supposed to be someone there wasn't there? The space still felt warm. Why couldn't he remember? Some shuffling about in another room caught his attention, he twisted round in the sheets. A sleep ruffled Hermann came back into the bedroom. Oh yeah, Hermann! Why did he forget that? Newton took in the delightful image of Hermann's dishevelment. How could he have forgotten? Newton smiled at Hermann.
"Good morning."
Hermann hummed a response and shuffled round to the other side of the bed.
"What were you doing up?" Newton asked as Hermann sat on the edge of the bed.
"I had to go to the bathroom if you must know, Newton." Was Hermann's dry response. "I could update you about the details but I'd like to think you'd decline."
Newton grinned. "Yeah, I'm good." Newton scooted over and circled Hermann's waist with his arms. "So, you doing anything today?"
Hermann quirked an eyebrow and looked at Newton over his shoulder. "You know full well we have work today. Now let me go so I can get dressed."
Newton's face grew mock serious. "I'm afraid I can't do that."
"Newton." Hermann warned. "Come now, we'll be late."
"That sucks." Newton sat behind Hermann, pulling his back flush with his chest. Hermann huffed. "Aw, c'mon. We could be a little late."
Hermann didn't seem swayed.
Newton kissed the side of Hermann's neck, lingering there as he spoke, his breath ghosting over Hermann's skin. "I'd make it worth your while."
Hermann brought an arm up to place a hand behind Newton's head to bring him closer. Newton smiled, leaning in... Suddenly, a feeling of uneasiness flashed through him. Newton inhaled sharply. Hermann watched him.
"What is it?"
Newton couldn't say. Anxiety flowed through him, he felt wrong. He couldn't place it though. He cleared his throat and tried to smile reassuringly at Hermann. "Nothing, nothing. Er, maybe you're right you know. Don't wanna be late!"
Hermann studied him for a moment then sighed. "Fine. But I do wish you'd make up your mind." Hermann got up and started looking for clothes.
Newton watched him and started to think. What were their jobs? He'd ask Hermann but he didn't want to sound stupid. Why was he having trouble remembering their lives? Newton shook his head, what was up with him? Whatever, he should just get ready. He'd figure things out as he went today.