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Nathaniel was minding their own business, moving dirt and stuff when they brushed by something. They paused for a second. Turning around, they brush past it again- it’s another worm! Feeling the other worm start to move, Nathaniel hastens to rub himself against the other worm, introducing himself. Hi! I’m Nathaniel~!
H-hi, I’m M-Marc The other worm feels very jittery against Nathaniel. Nathaniel feels a bit of warmth bubble up through him, which is weird because he’s cold blooded. Feeling a bit bad for the other worm, Nathaniel decides to back off a bit, but not before touching the worm-Marc one last time I hope I feel you again!
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It had been- well Nathaniel doesn’t know how long it’s been, being underground and all, but he kinda wants to see that worm again. That worm… they felt very nice. Continuing to dig, Nathaniel feels something very familiar. Marc! Nathaniel doesn’t know why they were missing this specific worm, but they don’t really care. Rubbing against Marc, they greet the worm Hey Marc! It’s me Nathaniel! We met earlier!
Oh yeah. I remember you Marc felt much more hesitant than Nathaniel is.
How are you doing! Nathaniel wiggles excitedly.
I-I’m fine I guess Marc slowly responds.
They both still for a second, though Nathaniel was really enjoying the close proximity.
So…. Did you want something? Marc asks shyly.
I just wanted to say hi! Nathaniel exclaims, practically vibrating from energy You’re pretty cute y’know!
Nathaniel can feel Marc shrink away a little and feels a little disappointed before they feel Y-you too
Nathaniel snuggles up to Marc a little more.
I-I gotta go Nathaniel manages to feel before Marc is gone.
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Nathaniel and Marc meet up a lot after that. Until, one day there’s a different worm there instead of Marc. Who are you Nathaniel asks a little threateningly
Are you Nathaniel? The other worm asks, ignoring Nathaniel’s question.
Yes, who are you . Nathaniel is more aggressive this time.
I’m Blemir. Marc isn’t coming. If Nathaniel so caught up in their own emotions, they might have noticed that Blemir was rubbing slowly, sadly.
What did you do to him! Nathaniel was in a bit of a rage now.
Marc is-is dead Nathaniel stopped. Their mind racing. Marc can’t be dead! Marc is too cute to be dead!
How did he die? Nathaniel asks, much more subdued now.
He was six- it was his time to go Blemir rubs back.
WHAT! But I’m 7 and you don’t see me dying! Nathaniel hoped desperately that Marc isn’t actually dead- they can’t be Nathaniel is older than them!
Some worms live longer than others Blemir says before wiggling off.
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It had been a while since they had heard the news and Nathaniel had barely moved since then. They hadn’t even eaten. Nathaniel had been feeling himself become weak. Even realizing that they were dying, Nathaniel couldn’t find it in themself to care. At least they can be reunited with Marc in the afterlife. The thought was a small comfort as they felt the last of their life ebb away.
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Nathaniel was waiting for ladybug at the fountain, but all he saw was some guy, a cute guy, but just a guy either way.
“H-hi, I’m M-Marc” Nathaniel hears the words that sound strangely familiar to him. Turning to see the guy, Nathaniel is suddenly filled with memories- memories of being a worm.
“Hi! I’m Nathaniel~!” Nathaniel is filled with delight as his lover’s eyes fill with recognition. The two embrace. This is even better than meeting ladybug, in Nathaniel’s opinion.