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Andrew and Aesop had managed to take their relationship to the point where both lived under the same roof, even if sometimes they had their doubts at the beginning both seemed to be able to live in the same fight-free environment, there was only one problem and it was the weirdness with Aesop accepted to be hugged by Andrew, even sometimes kisses were denied to him, Andrew understood perfectly why and it is that since Aesop had gained weight, the little security he could have before disappeared among the bad comments that people were doing about it.
It was not that Aesop really paid attention to what others said, but when it came to his appearance he seemed to be particularly sensitive since he always tried to look as neat as possible, but even if everything was in perfect order in his clothes and hair, he couldn’t ignore his physical appearance and often that was one of the main reasons why they didn’t go out often.
That day, sadly, was no exception, they were both walking through a supermarket that they both liked to frequent, usually because of how quiet it used to be and because there was a cafeteria that they both loved, as always the two took their table favorite, they asked what they liked the most.
Unfortunately, and as often happens in many cases, outsiders meddle in the affairs of others regardless of whether it hurts them and is that, in the midst of their talk and flirting, Aesop asked for another piece of cake, which in reality it was very rare. At first Aesop heard the laughter from the other table, but, by imagining that it was something between them, he left his paranoia and convinced himself that they were not talking about him, it was not until he took another bite that he clearly heard the words “yes If I went out with him, I would be ashamed of his audacity in believing that he needs to eat more ”.
Aesop’s smile faded and he put the spoon aside, Andrew noticed that immediately and was ready to go claim (or at least make an attempt to), however, Aesop muttered a “I want to go now”. Andrew tried to convince him to stay and finish his cake, but he only said the same thing again as he got up from his seat and walked towards the exit of the cafeteria, Andrew could not keep up with him because he had to stay to pay, he did not yell at that strange group of people just took a deep breath and focused on what really mattered to him, quickly going to Aesop.
Once the albino paid he ran out of the cafeteria looking with his little eyesight for the gray-haired one, he successfully remembered where they had parked and ran to that place while he waited for the other to be there, fortunately he found him halfway.
“Aesop!” Andrew exclaimed as he slowed his pace once he was next to him, to his bad luck the other did not respond clearly.
“I want to go home” Aesop muttered over and over without finishing.
Andrew no longer said anything, he took his hand only to reassure his partner to move on the among people and they both eventually came to that little car that Aesop bought to the other, there was no great story behind the car, Andrew needed a way to getting home from work safely overnight and Aesop knew the other would not accept anything new from him so they had both gone looking for used cars that weren’t scam, luckily Naib was selling his and it was perfect for what they were looking (if they strongly ignored the food grease stain on the driver’s seat).
On the way home, no one said a word, the white-haired one knew that his beloved was feeling bad and that all he wanted was to go to bathe because “that way he would get rid of the feeling of being a sweaty fat man.” Andrew wouldn’t lie it hurt so much that his partner felt that way about something he can’t control, damn it! He better than anyone knew all the attempts of his partner to return to his ideal weight, he saw all the efforts and sacrifices that the other made, all being in vain because in the end, no matter how hard he tried, he could not lose anything, Andrew was furious , furious with how easily people could judge without knowing and was also angry that in the end it was Aesop who got hurt.
They arrived at his house and the chubby man did not wait a second and he got out of the car going directly to bathe.
Andrew does not know exactly how long the other was in the shower, but he was sure it took longer than usual, once he got out, he tried to get closer to him, but the gray-eyed one walked away as soon as he saw him walking towards him.
“Aesop,” Andrew murmured in a tone of concern as he continued on his way.
“N-not g-you’re going to disgust,” his partner murmured as he hugged himself.
“How can my own boyfriend disgust me?”.
“It’s horrible, I stink of grease and I’m probably sweating a lot.”
“Honey, you just took a bath, besides, you always smell good” and he was finally close enough to be able to take his cheeks and lift his lover’s face to see him in the eyes, it was evident that he was crying in the shower “Oh Aesop …” .
“I’m sorry I ruined our date”.
“You didn’t ruin anything, they didn’t have to talk … besides, people have always scared you and that’s fine, I don’t like people very much either”.
They were both silent, the other still looked so discouraged that it was painful to see him, it wasn’t until he leaned in to kiss his nose that the albino decided to keep talking.
“You look adorable in your pajamas, blue looks cute on you”.
“I don’t think so, I must look like a giant blueberry …”.
Certainly when Aesop did not allow himself to be helped it was annoying for Andrew, luckily, Andrew, had on his side being a highly dangerous corny.
“Oh, a blueberry you say?” Andrew murmured with a small smile on his face as he leaned closer and closer to his partner’s face, and even if it looks like Andrew will kiss him, he just bite one of the other’s cheeks with clear care for not to hurt him “No, clearly you are sweeter than one”.
An awkward silence filled the room, maybe it was wrong what he did? Aesop looked at the other’s red eyes in surprise, then he giggled as he touched with his hand the place where the other had bitten him.
“what are you doing Andy?”.
Andrew smiled embarrassed, but at least now his partner seemed much more relaxed, his laugh was so cute to his ears, he sighed as he watched his partner’s face turn red between laughter and grief.
“You’re very cute, I’m sorry I acted like that in the cafeteria …”.
“It wasn’t your fault, you can’t always control your feelings, much less with things that affect you”.
“But they weren’t lying. How can I be so comfortable looking like this?” Aesop hugged himself as if he could hide behind his arms. Andrew pulled away for a few moments to watch him head to toe before grinning painlessly taking one of Aesop’s belly rolls. “A-Andrew!” He exclaimed as a red color on his cheeks began to appear.
“What I don’t think is that being so adorable you don’t want me to see you or touch you”.
“D-Don’t touch me like that, it’s weird …”.
“But it feels soft”.
“But you need to change”.
“I do not want”.
“Ugh … if I let you sleep on my belly, will you let me go?”.
“Hmmm it’s a deal”.
And with that Andrew released Aesop and went to change while the other went to bed to lie down, there would be no problems with the covers due to the strange position they would have when sleeping after all, the nights of that time used to be hot.
The white-haired one entered the room and turned off the light as he entered leaving only a lamp that Aesop used to use when he stayed awake reading, without thinking twice he settled on his partner, sinking his face into the fluffy being if his partner
“You’re so cute…” Andrew whispered, hardly believing that the other was really so soft and he had never realized it.
“Can’t you not make this more embarrassing than it already is?”.
“What are you talking about? Can I no longer say the qualities that I like about you?” Andrew got up to meet his eyes, there was some confidence in his gaze.
“I just feel like you’re exaggerating … I’m not that cute … not now at least …”.
“You were cute before, but now you are still cute, also I don’t care if you are malnourished or fat, darling, you will always be the person I Will love the most in this world, I know you better than anyone, and I have seen all your efforts, I liked you before and I like you now, I really like you, if I like to say that you are soft or grab your rolls it is because it is something that makes you uncomfortable and I … I do not want you to feel uncomfortable with them, after all they are part of you”.
Andrew sat next to his partner to hug him and kiss his face delicately saying each time a cute thing about him.
“I love your eyes, I love your voice, I love every help you have given me unconditionally … and if the rest of the world is not able to understand it … Fuck it, I am happy with my cute marshmallow, I have known you during different stages of your life and in each one you have enchanted me as you cannot imagine”.
“… You are … you are very cute”, Aesop said, hiding his face in his partner’s chest, shedding some tears that Andrew knew well were not sad or he would already be asking for forgiveness as they have no idea “I love you Andrew … sometimes I feel that you deserve someone better than me”.
“Then we’ll have a problem, because there’s no one better than your marshmallow”.
“Hmmm, are you going to call me that from now on?”.
“I don’t know, do you like it? I can find other nicknames for you”.
“No, that’s perfect thanks …”.
Andrew smiled taking the other’s face to kiss him on the lips, a kiss that Aesop immediately returned with great happiness.
“I don’t know why you’re so sweet to me”, the silver haired one muttered.
“Because you haven’t done anything wrong, and if ever some innocent action of yours bothers me, break with me because then I won’t be worthy of you.”
“I would never break up with you for that silly thing.”
Another kiss was given, but this time it was Aesop who kissed Andrew’s nose as he felt what bothered him to leave very easily, so that happens when the right person would talk to you, he supposed.
“Can we sleep like this? I really want to hug you today”, the gray haired one asked even though they had already made a deal before.
“But tomorrow will you let me use you as a pillow?”.
“Yes, tomorrow I’ll let you use me as a pillow sweet heart”.
Andrew smiled this time, cuddling to be comfortable and be able to hug the other giving some kisses to his partner who looked with that sorrow he had at the beginning of their relationship, he simply thought about how perfect his partner was and how much he truly loved him, it would be a quiet night and hopefully Aesop wouldn’t feel bad again or at least he wouldn’t let him feel bad.