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Tommy stood at the counter, waiting for people as usual. Today was quiet compared to other days, not that he minded. It just gave him all the more time to make flower crowns for himself and the customers.
He was working on a particularly purple centric crown when the bell to the store rang again. Startled, Tommy looked up from his work finding a familiar person (ALIEN??) entering. A grin took over his face as he almost ran to greet the visitor.
“PURPLEEDD MY MANN” he yelled with a grin on his face.
“Tommy, it's too early for you to.” he said, fake tiredness on his face.
“Me to what?” he asked with a small head tilt.
“You.”
“Fuck do you mean you?”
“I think we both know Tommy.”
Tommy huffed in a mock angry tone. His smile betrayed his annoyed act however, and within only a few moments he was back to being happy. Leaning on Purpled a bit he let out a whine.
“PuuuuRrrPp- I’m BORED!”
‘What do you expect me to do about that?” He spoke with a light chuckle.
“Entertain me- you’re my husband aren’t you?”
Purpled sighed giving a light roll of his eyes. The two had gotten platonically married shortly after Tubbo and Ranboo. Purpled had caught Tommy being upset over the husbands- and proposed (literally!) a marriage of their own. Truthfully the blonde’s relationship didn’t change besides Tommy using the “husband” card when he wanted something.
“I guess I am- What were you doing before I came in?”
Tommy lit up all of a sudden. He rushed back over to the counter with his purple husband trailing behind a bit slower. Leaning over the counter the blonde grabbed his half done purple flower crown.
He turned to face Purpled with a toothy grin and brandished the flower crown. It wasn’t finished- but it was still a pretty crown. It had various purple flowers woven together and a few red flowers sprinkled in to change the monotone scheme.
“I was making you a flower crown!” The childish tone was evident in Tommy’s voice.
Purpled blinked surprised for only a moment. It wasn’t anything shocking for the alien. Considering that Tommy was quite known for flower crowns- he worked in a flower shop after all! To say Purpled had a few flower crowns from Tommy would be an understatement.
“Ah- It looks awesome, daffodil. I’ll have to add it to my collection once you finish.”
The reaction might have seemed a bit dull to others, but to Tommy it was a wonderful reaction. Purpled wasn’t exactly well known for his compliments or sharing of fondness. Yet Tommy still found himself on the receiving end of loads of compliments from the other blonde. The nickname made Tommy’s chest feel warm.
“Thank you Aster!!” The name slipped off his tongue with ease.
Tommy’s smile only grew bigger and he almost threw himself into the alien’s arms for a hug. Purpled only let out a fond chuckle when the blonde tackled him into a hug. He hugged the shorter blond back all the while he lifted his hands to play with the golden fluffy locks that were now under his chin. He cooed as the shorter leaned into the touch, practically squealing when the boy snuggled closer into his chest.
“Sunflower, don’t you need to work?” he asked, still messing with the shorter’s hair.
“ don't wanna” the boy pouted, pulling the taller impossibly closer to him.
“Alright, alright my little daffodil” he said, dragging the blond to the break room.
He sprawled out on the couch they kept in the break room, dragging a sleepy Tommy down with him. Once Tommy was lying down on his chest, he wrapped one arm around his waist and brought the other up to mess with the boy's golden hair.
He cooed more when the boy once again snuggled into his chest. He lifted his other hand, laughing when the boy quietly whined at the loss of the arm. His hands moved to the boy's locks, grabbing 3 small sections of it. He gently braided the sections together, being careful not to pull at the hair.
He smiled contently when his husband fell asleep snuggling into his chest. The braid was complete and he moved his arms back to the younger’s waist.
Purpled let out a small hum as the moments went by. Even though the shop was quiet the alien was content with it. Leaning his chin lightly on Tommy’s head a small smile found its way onto Purpled’s face.
As he hummed Tommy snuggled further somehow into Purpled chest. He had to hold back a chuckle so he didn’t wake the other. The flower shop had a peaceful vibe to it as the duo cuddled.
After a stretch of silence the flower shop exploded with noise as someone pushed the door to the shop open with force. Purpled tensed at first wondering who would possibly be so loud in the shop. His arm’s protectively curling around Tommy even more. His fears were lessened when a voice called from the storefront.
“Toooommyyyyyy- Where are you- Tech do you see him?”
“Wilbur shut up- he’s probably in the back.” Techno spoke with an annoyed sigh.
Purpled registered the voices as Tommy’s older brothers. Wilbur and Technoblade. It wasn’t anything odd since the twins came by almost everyday. Purpled had met them a few times before- though they hadn’t really spoken. The two were more interested in talking with Tommy. (Purpled was usually preoccupied watching Tommy anyway)
“Oh right! I keep forgetting there's a back room-” Wilbur spoke up sounding excited.
“Literally how? We hang out there all the time”
“Oh shut up Tech-” His voice became louder as he approached the door.
Before Purpled could protest the door to the break room was thrown open. It was honestly a miracle Tommy stayed asleep- well okay not much of a miracle. The blonde was a heavy sleeper. Purpled stared wide-eyed at the two as they entered.
“Toms- What's u- Purpled?” Wilbur’s grin faded into confusion. Blinked momentarily at Purpled.
“...Purpled? What’s he doing here?” Techno spoke up, not being able to see the alien since Wilbur had stopped in the doorway. Getting fed up with his twin Techno shoved the brunette forward slightly so he could get in.
Glancing at Purpled his eyebrow raised in a questioning way. Purpled was frozen for a moment not wanting to move his hands away from Tommy. Instead he gave a nervous nod to the twins.
“Uh- Hey Wilbur, Technoblade…”
“What are you doing here?” Wilbur spoke casually. Though obviously he was confused by the blonde's appearance.
“Oh you know- Hanging out with Tommy while he’s at work…I mean about the same reason you’re here isn’t it?” Purpled spoke carefully.
He wasn’t afraid of Tommy’s brothers- but considering they were husbands (even if the twins didn’t know that) he wanted to get along.
Wilbur perked up for a moment while Technoblade stayed silent. Even though Purpled was looking at Wilbur he could feel the intense stare from the piglin hybrid. It took all he could to not stare down the other.
“Oh! Speaking of Tommy- you know where he is? I came to see him, well that's obvious, but I can’t see him!” Wilbur continued on as normal, not noticing Techno’s behavior.
He looked around the room as if looking for his little brother. Apparently not having seen Tommy cuddled into Purpled’s chest.
“Uh well-” Purpled started before being cut off by Technoblade.
“Wilbur.”
“Whhatt? Why’d you interrupt him?” Wilbur wined glaring in Techno’s direction.
“Wilbur look at him- Tommy’s right there.” Techno’s voice was dead steady as he directed the attention back to Purpled.
“What do you mea-” The words died from the brunette's mouth.
His brown eyes found their way to the nest of blonde curls that signified Tommy. His arms around Purpled and head buried into the alien's chest. Wilbur’s eyes sharpened and his smile fell.
“Purpled. Care to explain why my little brother is laying on top of you?” he asked, slowly walking towards the two on the couch, Techno following to do the same.
"Uhh, I-"
"Shut it brat" Techno said angrily, walking faster towards the couch.
Purpled knew Tommy was a heavy sleeper, so as quickly as he could he stood with a sleepy Tommy now being held bridal style and dashed past the brothers.
Techno was a lot more composed than Wilbur was. He was still staring daggers into Purpled- If Purpled was any more of a coward he’d have ran for it. The anger in his voice made Purpled’s feet freeze only a few steps away though. Wilbur tried to move towards Purpled, but Techno was quicker, taking a step forward again, his eyes hardening even more.
“Answer us right now or I will-” Techno began a threat already on its way out.
A quick glance down at his platonic husband steeled his resolve however. It wasn’t like the blondes could hide it from Tommy’s brothers forever. Letting out a measured breath Purpled stared back up at the twins.
“We’re platonically married, and Tommy was tired.” Purpled interrupted speaking as calmly as he could.
Both Wilbur and Techno froze completely. Purpled was almost worried he’d sent them into shock before Wilbur spoke up again. His voice wavered but remained quiet.
“Y-You’re what with Tommy?”
“Platonically married?” The blonde spoke with a less confident tone than before. Having expected loud anger rather than- well whatever Wilbur was doing.
“How long.” Technoblade spoke up again. His voice drifted from anger to shock- though it didn’t lose the fear effect it had on Purpled.
“A-about 6 months-”
“6 MONTHS? AND TOMMY DIDN’T TELL US-” Wilbur broke out starting to rant- He received a light punch on his arm from Techno.
When the brunette turned mouth open in argument , Techno nodded his head towards the sleeping Tommy, still in Purpled’s arms as he stood, who hadn’t even budged from the noise. Quickly he shut his mouth with an annoyed look.
“Who else knows?” Techno spoke again- his monotone voice did nothing to ease any of Purpled’s anxiety.
The blonde hummed for only a moment receiving an angry glare from Wilbur. He’d begun to play with Tommy’s hair in a nervous manner again. The older twin looked about ready to strangle Purpled-
“Punz- though that was by accident- and Puffy.” He counted off the people who knew in his head.
Only 2 people knew for various different reasons. The two weren’t exactly keeping it a locked secret- but they didn’t announce it either. Puffy found out during Tommy’s therapy sessions- and Punz had heard him say “I love you” to Tommy over the phone and pestered Purpled until the alien just told him.
Well, that was two more people on the list now.
“Okay. Well now I am going to murder you since you married my brother without my consent” Techno replied easily.
‘Ha ha, lets uhhh not?” he said, slowly backing out of the room with Tommy still in his arms.
“How about lets” Wilbur said as he dashed at the boy and his brother, dragging Techno with him.
“You idiots- If you attack me you’re just hurting Tommy-” Purpled attempted to get away while still holding his husband. He hissed out the response doing his best not to drop the blonde.
That made the twins freeze. Clearly their anger had blinded them to the fact Purpled was still holding Tommy.
Purpled’s tactics had clearly worked, seeing as he was dashing towards the back door of the flower shop with his husband in arms, said husband’s older brothers more than a inch away.
“Shit, Tech he’s getting away with Tommy” Wilbur said, now out of his thoughts.
“Then what are we still doing here” Techno asked, already speeding to the now open back door.
They rushed outside and into an empty alleyway.
“Fuck, which way could he have gone?” Wilbur asked, looking left and right of the alleyway repeatedly. Techno pointed to the right, whispering something in Wilbur’s ear at the same time
“Ah- I got you!”
Wilbur ran to the right glancing in every corner he could see. Techno however went to the left, passing the first narrow alley without looking in it. Purpled stared as Techno passed by him. Almost sinking to the ground from the running and weight of Tommy.
He stood, still carrying Tommy bridal style and adjusted the boy so he was held on his back. He looked around the narrow space before darting towards the back of the alleyway. He didn’t know how far Techno had gone yet, and could be coming back at any time.
As he quickened his pace a yell broke him out of his thoughts. Purpled glanced up at the end of the alley to see Wilbur standing there. He was breathing heavily but yelled again.
“PURPLED YOU FUCKER- GET BACK HERE-”
Purpled took that as his cue to turn around and run the opposite way- He emerged from the Alleyway a glance to his right made the skin on the aliens neck stand up. Technoblade was leaning against a wall staring right at him. As they locked eyes Techno pushed off the wall and began running after Purpled too.
Yells from behind him let the alien know the twins were close on his tail. Kicking the door to the flower show open as fast as he could he Set Tommy down in a chair and ran back to the door locking it.
Purpled could hear banging and yelling from the other side of the door- it was too muffled to understand, but he could imagine what they were saying. The blonde was so lucky Tommy was such a heavy sleeper. The boy could have slept through an earthquake or an explosion if he tried. Purpled was attempting to catch his breath- though it was proving to be incredibly hard.
The alien wandered back over to his platonic husband again. A small smile grew on his face. Picking the blonde up he walked back to the backroom and plopped the both of them on the couch. A sigh slipped from his mouth.
“Oh Daffodil- I’ve never been so glad you’re a heavy sleeper”
Tommy moved slightly only to shuffle closer to Purpled’s warmth. The grin on Purpled’s face grew again. If it weren’t for the adrenaline still coursing through the aliens viens he’d probably settle down for a nap himself.
The twins outside breaking down the door however definitely put a damper on the mood. Purpled stiffened at first before he just groaned. He was too tired already- he didn’t want to deal with the twins any longer.
“PURPLED GET YOUR ASS BACK HERE-” Wilbur’s voice yelled getting closer.
The brothers slammed the backroom door open, and Purpled almost had a sense of deja vu. Groaning again he just glared at the two.
“Can you two- like not? I’m tired- Tommy’s clearly tired since he's asleep- and you two are being nothing but a pain in the ass!”
“What? US? YOU’RE THE PAIN IN THE ASS-” Wilbur began shouting again stepping forward before Techno shoved him again.
“What do you expect, brat? You marry our little brother and decide it’s fine?” The piglin was clearly protective of the blonde. Bloodlust shone in his eye as he glared at Purpled.
Purpled stiffened again- not exactly happy or unfearful, but he was too tired to really care. Staying exactly where he was he continued to glare directly at the two. Wilbur shifted slightly, surprised the alien was holding his ground.
“All you’re doing is making Tommy seem idoitic. He’s not someone who’d marry a random stranger- and he doesn’t need your permission to want to have a platonic relationship with someone!” Purpled finally yelled again. His voice was annoyed- and the twins seemed to freeze at his words.
The two hadn’t really taken into account Tommy’s feelings about the matter. Of course the two were going to be upset- Purpled was marrying their little brother. Their runt- their treasure- their sunshine!
He gently stood, being careful not to drop the younger blond and walked to where the older two were.
“Now, if you’ll excuse me, I would like to get back to my nap with my husband” he said as he pushed the older two out of the room. He slammed the door into their faces and locked it.
He walked back to the couch and picked up the other. He positioned them so Tommy was snuggled into his chest like the previous times.
“Sorry sunflower, your brothers decided to hate me and bother your sleep” he said, running his fingers through the golden locks of hair. The younger one leaned into the touch and a warm smile grew on Purpled’s face.
“DID YOU JUST CALL HIM SUNFLOWER-” Purpled heard from the other side of the door.
“Yes, now leave me and my little daffodil alone!” he called back, leaning into the couch more and more seeing as he was tired from the chase.
“DAFFODIL? WHAT THE FUC-” he heard as he drifted into a peaceful sleep. Tommy curled into the older’s chest once more.
“Sleep well honey suckle” the older whispered into the golden boy's ear, as he too shut his eyes.