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Stars shine brightly overhead in the night sky. You walk out to your apartment's balcony, looking over some plants there and making sure they're in good condition. Once you've done that, you simply stare up at the stars and admire them for their beauty. A sight you could never get tired of seeing..
You hear a sound from above, like something just opened and closed above the roof. Since you're still a bit distracted, you don't pay any attention to it.
..Until you hear screaming.
"aaaaaaaAAA-"
You hear a thud on the thin platform above your balcony, looking up with a confused expression.
And then a skeleton pops his head downwards, dangling upside down.
"Killer?- I thought you wouldn't be back for a while." You hold out your hand to him so he can come down safely. Last time he tried this he almost broke some bones.
"weeeell, i got some stuff done early and since i had nothing to do i figured i'd stop by to see what my favorite human was up to."
He takes your hand with a grin, and you pull him down carefully onto the railing before letting him jump down onto the balcony's floor to stand beside you.
You lean on the railing with your arms and he leans on it with his back and elbows.
"what have you been up to?"
"Not much..just stargazing."
"..stars, huh? i don't really see the appeal."
"Stars are pretty. They just shine up there in the sky and stay there forever until the sun comes up. I just like watching them."
Killer turns to you, a curious look on his face before it shifts into a smile.
"you always find the beauty in everything."
"I just like to look on the positive side of things. Beats living in misery." You look at him.
"huh..i guess i get that. being around mr. king of negativity 24/7 can be kiiinda draining." He tilts his head back to look above himself, imitating his eyes rolling, before looking at you again.
"I'd say." You snicker, leaning on your side so you're facing him. "Guessing he's been extra bossy lately?"
"absolutely- i mean, i don't mind working with him, but even i need a break sometimes, y'know?"
"Yeah. It's always good to get a break. You don't want to burn yourself out."
"that's where you come in. i can always take breaks when i come to visit you."
"Yep..'s what I'm here for." You point finger guns at him with a smile.
"though, um..you know, that's not the only reason i want to see you."
"Yeah?"
"oh c'mon- you know how i feel about you, don't you?"
"Hmmm..I don't think I do." You smile slyly.
He chuckles, getting up onto the rail and standing in front of you. He holds out his hand, and you stare at it for a second.
"do you trust me?"
"I dunnooo.."
"c'mon, what have you got to lose?"
You smile and take his hand, being pulled up beside him. You immediately grab onto his sleeves for support, remembering just how high up you are.
"don't worry, i've gotcha. can't have you falling, now can we? well..actually..i wouldn't mind you falling for me."
You feel your cheeks heat up, averting your eyes away from him before he snaps his fingers to get your attention. When you look back, he lifts your hand and presses a gentle kiss against it, making your face heat up even more. He keeps eye contact with you through it.
"..seems i fell first, though."
"Killer.."
"you already knew that, but i just wanted to remind you."
He picks you up and spins you around, you let out a squeal of surprise before laughing with him.
He stops and continues to hold you just above himself.
"you stole my heart, you thief. i want it back."
You lean down a bit, inches away from Killer's face.
"Sorry..no can do."
He simply smiles at that and pulls you closer, closing the distance. The light of the moon shines over the two of you, a natural spotlight just for you.
He eventually pulls away, grinning before putting you back down onto the much safer balcony and jumping down himself.
"sooo.. how do you feel about having a roomie for the night?"
"It's not like I'd say no. C'mon-"
"yes-"