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The day was busy like always, Meta Knight was running around the Halberd, checking on his crew and filling out paperwork. It never seemed to end, which meant he was in his dark captains quarters for most of the day, with various members of his crew checking on his to make sure he wasn't working too hard.
But the highlight of his day was in the evening, when he would fly all of thier paperwork to Castle Dedede to be turned in and he got to see his favorite king. He always maintained a professional attitude around his crew, trying to hide his excitement, but they had known him long enough to notice it every little strange detail. It was a new relationship after all, there was a lot of feelings between the two lovebirds.
The flight wasn't too long, just enough for him to work his wings and feel the wind in his hair. When he landed at the front gates of the castle, the Waddle Dees we're quick to escort his to the throne room. He looked tired, practically falling asleep on his throne. But when he saw his knight walk through the doors, he jumped up in excitement.
"Meta!" He exclaimed.
"Your Majesty," He bowed, holding his cape with the outstretched hand, "I am truly honored to be in your presence..."
Before he could stand up straight, the king pulled him into a bear hug, squishing most of the air out of him.
"Oh cut it out, ya big flirt!" He laughed, "I'm glad you could finally make it!"
When Dedede released him he took a second to catch his breath, "I'm not sure choking me is a very nice greeting," He teased.
"Oh come on!" He put a hand on his shoulder, "You gotta anticipate my sneak attack!"
Meta smiled under his mask, "I suppose I'll need to do more training then. Oh and before I forget," He handed Dedede the stack of papers, "All signed and filled out,"
The king sighed, "I hate all this stupid paperwork," He gave it to a Waddle Dee that walked to them to collect it.
"Long day?" The knight asked.
"Don't get me started..." He said rubbing his temples.
"Would you like me to escort to your room?"
He paused for a second, smiling to himself, "Yeah, I'd like that..."
Together they walked down the lavish halls of Castle Dedede, Waddle Dees slowly finishing thier chores for the day and heading to sleep themselves as the sun began to set over Orange Ocean. Meta Knight found his eyes drifting towards his lover, and how the fading sunlight rested on his face. He saw how his dark eyes contrasted with his bright blue locks of hair that he spent so much time on, his royal cap that was just slightly lopsided and leaning a little to close to his right eye. It made his tired expression all the more humorous.
"What? Do I have something on my face?" He asked, when he noticed his staring, "Or can you just not keep your eyes off me?" He winked and posed his hand under his chin.
Meta laughed, he loved Dedede's charm more than anything. "Of course I can't, I'm madly in love with you, remember?" He felt a blush rise to his cheeks.
They slowed down as they approached the door to his bedroom, Dedede placed his hand on the knob, "You're right, I do recall you sayin' something like that! Was that the same night I said you were my Little Blueberry?" He asked, pretending to scratch his chin.
He looked away at the mention of the nickname, "Not this again..."
Dedede laughed as he opened the door for his knight, as he walked to his bed, Meta Knight stayed by the entrance. It felt as if the air around them had completely changed, like they entered a strange and alien world.
The moonlight from Dedede's open balcony illuminated just enough for them to see each other. They didn't move, just staring at one another, until Meta broke the silence.
"Good night, my liege. Sweet dreams,"
"W-Wait!" Dedede stood up from his bed, his knight turned around, hand just grazing the door knob.
"Please... Please stay with me... Just a little longer..." He practically begged, he wasn't used to seeing him so desperate.
"Of-of course..." Meta felt he face warm under his mask, as his heart raised into his throat.
"I... I'm sorry Meta, I'm not very good at relationships..." His gaze fell to the floor.
"Don't apologize, I'm in the same boat as you," He said walking closer to his lover, "I've never done this before either.."
Dedede still looked nervous, like something still bothered him.
"Are you alright? Is there something bothering you?" He asked, taking one of his hands in both of his.
Dedede looked him in the eyes, before leaning over to kiss him on the top of his mask, and running his hand through his hair.
"Good night, Mety," He said, red-faced.
Chills ran down Meta's back from the touch of his fingers, but he was frustrated to not feel the kiss on his forehead. More at his self than at his king.
"Dedede..." He spoke, squeezing his lover's large rough hand.
"Y-Yes?"
"I... I have a proposition for you..." He turned his head away in embarrassment, feeling his face grow even warmer
"Yes?" He repeated, more restlessly.
"I want to kiss you... Actually kiss you. So, I will remove my mask, under one condition..." He glanced back over to his king, who was listening intently. "You must promise to me that you will keep your eyes closed the entire time until I tell you to open them again,"
Dedede nodded his head quickly, "Of course! I promise I'll keep them clamped shut!" He almost immediately closed his eyes afterwards, earning a chuckle from his knight.
"I see someones very eager..."
"Oh quit teasin'!" He said pouting as he began to blush harder.
Meta Knight paused and took a deep breath before grabbing the straps that held his mask in place. He took it off and placed it on his lover's nightstand. It made him feel so vulnerable to have the cold metal off of his face. It was like something was missing, or wrong with the situation. He looked at his Majesty, whose eyes were 'clamped shut' as he previously described and relief washed over him.
He put his gloved hand on the other man's cheek, cupping it before leaning into him. He kept his eyes open just a little as their lips met, to be sure Dedede's eyes remained shut. Warmth ran down his entire body, as his lover reciprocated the kiss, wrapping his arms around his waist. Meta broke away only for a second to catch his breath while Dedede planted small kisses on his cheek and near his lips before they went in again for a deeper kiss.
"Oww!!" The king shouted pulling away, eyes still shut.
"W-What?"
He took a second to process his thoughts before asking, "Did-Did you... Bite me??"
Meta's face flushed in embarrassment as he turned his gaze to the floor, "I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to, I must have gotten carried away..." He explained, "F-fangs are hard to... Maneuver I guess..."
Dedede laughed softly, "H-Hey, it's alright! It was an accident!" He paused for a second, "And uh... That was, really nice.. The kiss I mean!"
He looked to the side, blushing furiously, "Yeah... I liked it too..." He grabbed his mask and put it on quickly. "You can look now,"
He opened his eyes to see his knight just as he had been before, "We should do that again sometime..." He said putting a hand behind Meta's head as he stroked his pointed ear with his thumb.
He grabbed his large arm with both of his hands as he leaned into the touch, "Mmm,"
Dedede kissed him on top of his head, "Sweet Dreams, my little parfait..."
"Sweet Dreams, my liege..."