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On cold winter nights the heater is usually cranked high, of course the exhibits are wire and plastic but at night they react to things like normal humans, sort of, hard to explain. But even so, two diorama leaders find themselves back in Rome, laying on the Roman's comfortable (at least more so than a cot) bed.
They talked the night away and before long the two hour warning rang "darn" Jedediah said Octavius chuckled "you do realize we have tomorrow night, yes? Plus...do don't have to leave now" Jedediah pondered over it but pushed himself up anyways "yeah but Gigantor gets pissy when I dont show before the hour mark and I ain't pushin' my luck anymore"
They both sighed but stood up, Jedediah putting on his accessories that he had finally gotten comfortable enough with taking off. Octavius walked over, holding his handkerchief and stetson in his hands, he place the hat on the cowboy, making him face the other before beginning to tie the handkerchief around his neck where it usually is.
Jedediahs eyes went wide, his breathing hitched and heart pounded. 'dont kiss him don't kiss him, Jedediah, do NOT- " he repeated over in his mind. Octavius tucked it neatly into his shirt and smiled at him "Jedediah? Are you alright?" Jedediah couldn't help but lean forward and connect their lips together, only for a second.
He pulled back before Octavius could react and looked mortified at the dumbfounded expression on the others face "I-I'm sorry! I'm so sorry- I-i dunno what came over me- I mean I do but i mean i didnt even ask and you-" a weight silenced the rambling cowboy, Octavius had leaned into Jedediah, kissing him softly.
He pulled away with a smile "I do believe you have everything now?" Octavius asked, Jedediah smiled "maybe just one thing left" he said, pressing their lips together once more, Octavius wrapped his arms around the cowboy's neck falling back onto his bed, still liplocked with Jedediah
Jed missed the warning....and deadline, but he thought it was worth it.