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"What are you doing out here so late Toadie? We have a big day tommrow. We're having a celebration for me staying instead of going to Frog Towers and you want to get some sleep".

The Mayor frowned when he noticed the far off gaze in his assistants eyes.

"You ok kid?".

"Do you...do you think I am a good assistant?" Toadies tone soft. Gaze landing on the dimming sunset sky.

"Why Toadie why would you ask such a thing?". The mayor sat next to the smaller male wrapping a arm around him. "Why your the best assistant a mayor could ask for".

"But".

"Hey". Toadstool knelt in front of Toadie.

"Now you listen here". Hands gripping his shoulders. "You are the best thing to happen to me. I couldn't have done any of this without you. In fact". The mayor fished through his pocket. "I have a present for you".

"What is it?". Confusion filtered across the males features taking the wrapped package.

"Well go on, open it".

Opening the package the frog tilted his head confused at its contents.

"Its your own suggestion box, every week I want you to think of anything that might help the town and put it in here this box. And at the end of the week I will go through them".

Toadstool touched the males head ruffling his hair.

"Your voice matters Toadie". The mayor's tone soft. "And I have ignored it for far to long. Your smart kid. And I know you got some ideas brewing up there. I want to hear them".

"Thank you sir". Toadies voice wavered. "This means more then you know". Jumping into the mayor's arms Toadie pressed a kiss to his cheek. "Thank you for the applogy to. Your forgiven of course".

Toadstool pressed a hand to his cheek a light blush crossing his features.

"No problem". The mayor cleared his throat as Toadie jumped onto his shoulders. "Now what's say we get some ice cream?, my treat".

"Sounds great!".

Warmth washed over the mayor as the two headed out, the kiss deep in his head. One day he would be brave enough to admit his feeling to his assistant.

But for now ice cream was in order.

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"Next time I take a nap your coming with me". The Mayors gaze never leaving the stage. Toadie had to strain to hear Toadstool over the crowd. "I sleep better when your around".

Warmth washed over Toadie as he snuggled into the mayor's side head resting on his shoulder.

The mayor whose gaze was at Anna, Marcy and Sasha glanced down at Toadie whose eyes were closed.

Lips twitching the mayor rested his head against his assistant eyes drifting shut for a second.

One day he would admit his feeling to his assistant.

But for now this was enough.

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Toadstool and toadie flopped onto the bed face pressed into the pillows.

It had been a hard day.

Turning on his side Toadie reached out hand squeezing the mayor's which toadstool returned the squeeze.

"You did good today sir".

"Thanks Toadie". A breathy laugh escaped the mayor. "Never thought I would be selfless to the point where I carried the whole town".

"I did". Toadie grinned. "Well you know minus the whole carrying part. But I always knew you had a good heart sir".

Warmth washed over Toadstool at the praise. Features turning into a frown when the smaller frog winced.

"Your hurt".

"I'm fine". Toadie smile tired. "Just a few bumps and bruises nothing that won't go away in a day or two".

"Why didn't you say anything?".

"You were already tired sir. I didn't want to be a bother".

"OH Toadie". The mayor tugged the male closer who snuggled closer

"Get some rest and I want you to take off tommrow. Heal up. In fact after this whole ordeal I think a day off would be good for me to".

"Who are you and what have you done with my mayor?". Toadie cracked an eye open.

"Funny". Rolling his eyes Toadstool yawned tugging the blanket up around the both of them, wrapping his arms around the smaller male before pressing as close as he could.

Gazing down at Toadie with fondness Toadstool nuzzled the frog resting his chin on the smaller frog.

Cracking a eye open Toadie reached up gently scratching the larger males chin.

"Mmm". Toadstool breathed head arching up into the scratching eyes fluttering shut. "That feels nice".

Heart fluttering Toadie continued the scratching until he felt the mayor shift. Holding the smaller frog close head resting on Toadie.

"Get some Rest sir". Todie whispered His fingers massaging the frogs scalp. "You deserve it".

Snores escaped the frog prompting Toadie to laugh silently fondness in the frogs eyes.

One day he would admit his feelings for the Maynor.

Not that he expected the feelings to be mutual.

Yawning Toadies eyes drifted shut following suit into slumberland both males feeling safe in each other arms.

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"Sir? Sir!".

"Huh...wha...wha". The mayor snorted awake

Toadies features looked guilty his hair less then perfect.

"Had a nightmare". The smaller frogs tone soft. "Could...could I sleep with you?".

You could hear shifting of the sheets.

"C'mon then". The mayor's voice deep with sleep.

Grinning in the dark Toadie scrambled onto the bed letting out a sigh of relief as the blanket covered him up.

Hunkering down into the bed

feeling safe with the warmth of the blanket, and the body next to him within seconds the smaller frog started to drift off.

He made a confused sound when a large arm looped around him pulling him to a solid body.

"Get some sleep. Don't need my assistant falling asleep on me tommrow".

Turning towards Toadstool toadie buried his face into the larger frogs shoulder slowly drifting off to sleep.

Toadstool was soon after.

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You know maybe he didn't see it the way you did. Was because he has yet to see you change. No offense but you don't exactly always treat Toadie the best.

Toadstool gazed down at toadie who had fallen into a restful sleep.

"I'm sorry toadie". Toadstool whispered brokenly running clawed fingers through his assistants hair. "All that talk bout changing. And I didn't realize you were the only one who didn't see that change".

Shifting toadie in the crook of his arm the mayor leaned back in his chair taking toadie with him.

"I'll make it up to you. I promise".

Tugging a nearby blanket over the both of them Toadstool shifted in his seat to get comfortable

He cracked an eye open when Toadie shifted in his arms. Snuggling up to the older males chest he sank back into it with a sigh. Hand gripping his jacket.

Eyes softening the mayor chuckled quietly pulling the blanket over the both of them.

Yawning he leaned back in his chair taking Toadie with him.

He reminded himself for them both to take the day off tommrow.

He would make things right.