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"Alright, alright, I really have to go now guys." Doppio says, pushing the little chicks to the side.
'but whyyyyyy'
'You don't even like it there'
'you better not leave for milk now'
'who needs money when you have us'
Doppio chuckles at the numerous cries of the small birds, but they did have a point.
Being an immortal demon, he never needed to work to survive. The only reason he's working now is for his Scythekicks. He can't let them live in the streets after all.
"I'll be back as soon as possible guys!" He says, shutting the door on his way out.
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Doppio sighs as he boards the train and grips on the handle. He really doesn't wanna stay away from the Scythekicks for majority of the day. Not to mention, having to come up with meaning less excuses to hide his immortality and how he doesn't age.
'It's my skincare routine-'
'Guess I have really good genetics then...'
'Yeah kinda weird isn't it...'
As he remembers his oh-so-cringy 'excuses', a smaller man bumps into him.
"Oh- crap, I'm sorry-!" The smaller of the two says with hair almost as red as his face. Doppio almost didn't notice the boy in front of him.
"Don't worry about it! It's fine." Doppio replies, reassuring the other. After saying that, he stopped to look at the blushing boy in front of him. He was wearing a white collared shirt with a black jacket around him.
'He's pretty' was the unprecedented thought that came into the demon's head.
"Ahem, well I'm Ver and uh sorry again." Ver introduces himself to the other.
"It's absolutely fine again and I'm Doppio!" He enthusiastically responds with a big smile on his face that doesn't seem to be leaving soon.
"If you say so..."
They started talking after that, finding out that they worked at XSOLEIL's institute and many of their common interests. A few minutes in, Doppio realises that Ver never grabbed on to the handle on top.
"Are you gonna grab the handle?" Doppio asks the other.
"Oh um, no I...can't reach it" Ver looks away, almost looking angry.
Doppio can't stop the smile that grows on his face while Ver gets more and more annoyed. The smile morphing into a giggle.
"It's alright, nothing wrong with it." The taller says after he stops laughing.
...
"You can hold on to me instead."
"Huh?"
Ver snaps his head towards Doppio, unsure of what he heard.
"You can hold my arm until we get to our stop." The younger man confirms. "It's no problem."
Ver seems hesitant at first but, after some thinking, he goes for it. He steps closer to him and raises his hand to the other's bicep. When Ver holds Doppio's bicep, he flushes at how hard and firm it is.
"Whats wrong, Ver?" Doppio's giggle comes back at the other's blushing face.
They stay like that until they get to their stop, Doppio's teasing not stopping once during the ride.
After they get to the institute, the two get to their normal work day in their separate offices.
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Doppio yawns as his shift comes to an end. 'Is Ver done? ' He wonders as he puts on his jacket and packs his things.
He goes to his private office, given as the VP of the company. He find Ver still doing his paperwork, looking more tired than himself.
"Hey...are you not done? Everyone's gone now." The young man asks.
"Oh it's alright, thanks for checking on me though." Ver replies with a small smile, even with his tired voice.
"If you're sure, Ver." Doppio walks out the private office worried for the older man but considering they just met, he probably couldn't convince him about anything and besides, he needs to go back to his Scythekicks.
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"Hey guys, sorry I was- hey wha- guys!!" Doppio almost yells as the many chicks start swarming him.
'where did you go???'
'I cant believe you abandoned us like that'
'Did you at least get milk'
"I'm sorry guys, but I have a really good story for you guys now." That got their attention, they joined him on the couch he was sitting on. He started telling about how he met Ver on the train and describing him.
'Will we meet him?'
"I just met him guys, I doubt he wants to visit someone he just met." He replies. "He doesn't even know I'm a demon..." That part, he says quietly.
Soon after telling the Scythekicks about his day, he goes to his bedroom mulling about what to do.
'Would he accept me? ' Doppio ponders, looking up from his bed. 'Not everyday you meet a demon' He thinks before he tucks himself under his blanket and falls asleep.
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Seeing Ver soon became a daily occurrence, from the train to the office to saying goodbye while they were closing, though Ver usually stayed longer to finish his paperwork.
After a whole week straight of the older staying overtime, Doppio decided to, at least try, convincing him to leave on time with him.
"Ver?" The magenta haired man calls out in the office.
"Oh, Hey Doppi." Doppio smiles at the pet name he gave him.
"Still working?"
"Yeah, still got some work." Ver replies, looking back at the papers to write.
Doppio gets closer to the other, reaching out to his hand.
"You've been working late everyday, Ver." Doppio says worriedly. "It's not healthy to keep working so much."
Ver stares at his desk for a few seconds then starts speaking.
"Just one last night, I promise." He whispers, again with that tired voice.
"Alright if you promise." As soon as Doppio finishes, he hears Ver's stomach growl. To which, Doppio's giggle returns.
"Haven't you eaten anything yet?"
"...No, I usually eat on the way home." The shorter inquires. "But sometimes not at all..."
Doppio stares at him for a bit then asks. "Do you have any snacks?" Ver points to his bag to which Doppio rumages through.
He finds a box of Pocky and some other sweets, the younger man chuckles at the obvious sweet tooth the other has.
"Mind if I feed you?" Doppio asks with a wink. Ver stutters st the sudden statement.
"Why? You don't have to."
"So you can finish your work faster." He replies with a smile edging into a smirk.
Doppio holds one of the sticks in front of his mouth. The other hesitates for a bit then takes a bite of it.
They soon take a steady pace, the older focused on his work and only stopping to take bites. The demon being calmed by the gentle breathing and writing. It only stops when he gets to the last one and as Ver goes to take the last bite, his lips touch Doppio's fingers. Ver immediately pulls back with a flush on his face.
"I'm sorry!" Of course, Ver apologises quickly even though there really wasn't anything to apologise for.
"Hey, its alright." Doppio says as he brushes the other's hair under his ear to see that his ear is even red as well.
Ver calms down after that and finishes any other work quickly. They close the office and decide to go to Doppio's apartment.
On the way, Doppio realises he hasn't told Ver he wasn't even...human. Considering that they were going to his home, he'd definitely have to tell him. Not to mention his Scythekicks, who he'd also have to explain.
When the two get to the apartment, Doppio pulls the other aside just outside the door. Ver questions the sudden action from the other man.
"Listen, Ver, I don't want to alarm you but-" 'Just tell him! ' "I'm not human."
Ver stares then chuckles nervous and almost devoid of mirth. "What are you talking about?"
The demon takes a deep breath. "I'm actually an immortal demon..."
The other stares at him with a deadpan. "What kind of joke is this..?"
"Ver, just-"
"Why did you hang out with me then?"
Doppio sighs. "I haven't felt this happy in a such a long time honestly. I've walked this world for so long and everything started getting dull." Ver's stare softens.
"When you stepped into my life, everything seemed brighter," Doppio holds one of Ver's hand and brings it up to his face. "I loved our time together and I promise you that I'd nevert lie to you, Ver."
The shorter man stares for a bit then, wordlessly hugs him. "You're not kidding right..? About our relationship or..what you are."
Doppio shakes his head. "None at all, my love." Ver smiles into his chest.
"I guess we can go in now."
'Oh shit '
"Well uh, there's something else I need to tell you." Ver looks up in curiosity.
"As a demon, I have my own kindred spirits, and mine take the form of multiple, small chicks."
Ver stares at him again. "I don't know how to respond to that."
"Maybe it's better to show you." Doppio grabs the door knob and opens it. Upon seeing Ver, the chicks immediately start chirping and Doppio gets an influx of chicks speaking in his head.
"Now's not the time, guys!" Doppio yells over them.
...Although, all Ver could hear was just Doppio yelling to a bunch of chirping chickens.
Doppio pulls Ver into his bedroom after avoiding the Scythekicks trying to chase them.
"Um I think I'm gonna need some context here." Ver chuckles nervously at the display he saw.
The taller clears his throat. "Well, they can speak but I'm the only one who can hear them basically."
"So it's a demon thing?" Doppio nods. Ver looks away in something Doppio thinks is sadness.
"What's wrong?" Ver looks back into the demon's eyes. "Well, it's just that I'm human and all so...y'know I'm not special..."
As soon as he finishes, Doppio pulls him into his lap. "Ver, you're extraordinary, I love you so much and you are special." The other doesn't seem to believe him as he looks down into his hands.
"You're incredibly hard working, caring, and intelligent." Doppio pushes the other's hair under his hair to see his ear without piercings for the first time. "Not to mention so fucking attractive." That gets Ver to blush.
They sit in silence for a minute. Even with the silence, it didn't feel awkward and it actually felt comforting.
Ver starts speaking first. "So...do you have a different form? From being a demon and all?" Doppio blinks at the sudden question.
"Well yeah, I do...you wanna see?" The smaller man nods.
The demon leans in to kiss his forehead and when the other opens his eyes, he sees a pair of curved horns on his head and a bulky tail attached to his lower back.
Ver stares in awe for a bit then sits up to touch them. He looks to the other in silent question to which Doppio nods.
He touches the horn with his fingertip first, suddenly the demon's tail starts twitching at the sensation. Ver, then kisses the horn and, unbeknownst to him, starts fully wagging.
...or at least that's what Doppio thought before Ver starts chuckling. The taller blushes then his tail wraps around his waist and pulls him in to kiss him. Ver's eyes widen before leaning into it.
When they pull away, the shorter puts his hand on his mouth. "That was my first kiss..."
"Then I hope you regret giving it to me.." Doppio puts his forehead on his.
"Not at all...can I have another one..?" He smiles at the question.
"Of course, whatever you want love."
(Self indulgent) Extra:
Since that faithful day, the Scythekicks have been asking tons of questions, which Doppio is totally fine with but the questions started getting a bit personal.
'so whens the wedding'
'Are you gonna move in together'
''s too bad yall cant have kids'
'Can't he give some of his immortality to alter his body or make him immortal'
Doppio stares, wide-eyed, at the statements in his head. "What're they saying?"
Ver tugs at his arm after the demon stopped responding. "They were just saying they're goodbyes, we have to go!"
Doppio drags the other out, while Ver waves with a smile, behind him though was a demon giving the death stare to the chicks in the apartment.