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7n7 sat towards the corner of the main cabin, eating the same thing they always ate for god knows how long now; pizza. He was just thankful Elliot was willing to give him some at all, he doubted he could die of starvation while stuck here. The only person that was willing to sit next to him was Guest, other than that the stares he received were of hatred or of pity. Dusekkar was always one of those stares, he could tell it was out of pity, despite everything he’s done to get on his nerves in the past.
Dusekkar was doing it today as well, glancing over at him while talking to Taph. However, today was more frequent than normal, more often than usual. He got more protection than normal from Dusekkar, he knew he didn’t need it, and it’s not like he was very helpful for the team. This extra attention made him squirm. He didn’t know what he did to get this, and he wasn’t sure if he was supposed to enjoy it or not. After Dusekkar’s glances became full stares Taph noticed too. Her hooded eyes followed his to 7n7, nudging Dusekkar before saying something that no one else but him could understand.
Dusekkar flushed at whatever they said to him, shaking his head. “Taph! Why are you suddenly being so daft” he exclaimed, hand to his chest as if he was clutching something. “[Insert Taph speech here].”
“Oh, I could never attempt such.. Although…” He pondered for a moment, glancing back at 7n7, who seemed to have caught him again, a nervous wave was given before quickly turning away, the blush on his pumpkin cheeks becoming a faint purple. Taph’s wings fluttered before pushing the much larger person towards 7n7. Dusekkar didn’t really attempt to resist, knowing this is the only way he’d be able to find the courage to be around someone so hated.
7n7 perked up when he heard Dusekkar squirm lightly and suddenly stand in front of him, Taph went off somewhere, which was surprising. Dusekkar and Taph were always with each other, since Dusekkar was the only one who could really translate or understand Taph. “May I sit with you for today?” He asked quietly, sitting down before 7n7 answered.
7n7 just nodded hesitantly, “is there a reason why you want to?” he questioned in a gentle tone. The pumpkin blushed further, “I assumed you wanted some company, every time I see you you’re lonely.” Dusekkar frowned, 7n7 wondered why they were sitting on the same side of the table as him. Dusekkar’s hand grazed 7n7’s on the table, causing 7n7 to turn to Dusekkar, and for the pumpkin to turn away.
Dusekkar fixed the glasses on his head and clutched his staff tightly, “I was hoping I’d have more courage for this, but could you please come outside with me?” Dusekkar gave up on the rhymes, he couldn’t keep it up anymore with how flustered he was. 7n7 raised an eyebrow, a small amount of blush growing on his own cheeks before nodding. They stepped outside together, or at least 7n7 did, he couldn’t remember the last time he saw Dusekkar move with his feet touching the ground.
They received some weird looks and an odd comment from Chance, but he was used to that, ignoring it entirely. Taph saw them going outside and gave Dusekkar a thumbs up and signed something that made the mage blush more profusely than before. 7n7 always wondered what that bird was saying, and based on Dusekkar’s reaction, he certainly wanted to know now.
As they stepped outside, 7n7 shivered at the cold wind, however the shiver was short-lived as Dusekkar practically burned. He stayed turned away from the hacker for a moment, a bright glow coming from his face, “Apologies… I didn’t expect for these behaviors to arise from me.” He sighed in a shaky breath, turning to 7n7, his blush spreading across his face as the fire in his hollow pumpkin head glowed bright. 7n7’s eyes widened at the new sight from Dusekkar, he was shocked that the pumpkin of all people was the one to get like this.
Dusekkar calmed for a moment, sitting down on the bench outside and offering for 7n7 to sit with him. 7n7 smiled and looked at Dusekkar for a moment before taking his offer and sitting down next to him, the bench creaking under the added weight. They sat in silence, 7n7 shivering from the cold wind again, he swore it wasn’t always this cold. He hardly noticed he was leaning towards the warmth of Dusekkar, the comfort in it against the cold around them drew him in without him even realizing it.
Dusekkar took it as his moment to act, his hand hesitantly going to 7n7’s, refusing to make eye contact, embarrassed on what his possible reaction could be. He grabbed onto 7n7’s hand with his gentle touch feeling across his dry, cold skin, 7n7 turned to Dusekkar with a sweet smile but shocked eyes. A quiet sigh left him as he squeezed the mage’s hand, resting his head against him after he noticed how close he was.
Dusekkar yelped quietly, causing 7n7 to perk his head up, “no no it’s okay!” He spoke quickly in a panic, “please… you can stay like that.” He murmured into the fluff of his coat. 7n7 chuckled quietly, his timid behavior a sweet candy, he leaned back against the pumpkin, setting Dusekkar’s hand down on his thigh and moving closer to them. Dusekkar looked down at him in shock, he could feel the fiery stare on him.
Dusekkar took a moment to calm their fried nerves before something more happened. His head hesitantly resting on 7n7’s. He squeezed Dusekkar’s hand under his for the sweet, and endearing gesture. He tilted his head up— deciding to be slightly bold— and kissed Dusekkar’s cheek. A smile plastered on his face as he heard the panicked, flustered gasp from the pumpkin.
Ever since he got in this place he’s been anything but bold, mostly due to how scared he was of other’s reactions, everyone already had a short temper when it came to anything he did anyways. But watching how Dusekkar was right now, he couldn’t help but want to see more, “do you mind this?” He inquired, rubbing his thumb across the warm, blue knuckles.
Dusekkar shook his head, gasping as he was bombarded with more kisses, it was only after he heard a noise from outside that he stopped 7n7. In a flustered daze, his fingers touched where the leftover feeling of the hacker’s lips were on his face. “S-someone might see, I don’t want to make a scene.” 7n7 giggled, he hasn't felt this happy with someone since… nevermind.
7n7 practically jumped out of his seat, quickly pulling Dusekkar with. “I-I am sure my cabin would be a better spot, Taph wouldn’t mind…” He muttered, the thought of everything happening right now made his brain swirl, this was all so quick by his standards. His hand fidgeted with his staff before pulling 7n7 with him to his cabin with Taph.
Dusekkar tried his best to focus on other things, the cold breeze, the sound of it passing through the trees, and the nice chill from the dock. The fiery glow from his face like a lantern in the dark fog. 7n7 glanced around, seeing if anyone noticed them, and based on Chance’s loud chatter along with Shedletsky in the main cabin, it seemed like no one had.
Dusekkar wasn't normally one for this intimacy, he was never really interested in such. He didn’t even think he could really kiss someone, figuring that he didn’t really have lips. This was all so confusing and new, why was he suddenly so taken? By the exploiter he once hated no less? He could hardly rack their brain around the fact. What made him so different?
He turned to the hacker for a moment, glancing at his body and flushing further. What was wrong with himself? He sighed quietly as he let 7n7 into the cabin, “I apologize for the cluttered mess…” Traversing over it, 7n7 took the moment to look at the interior, it was surprisingly cozy, a warm light with a sparkle that looked like fireflies, the walls were mostly covered by bookshelves, an amount to look like a library.
On the floor, tables, and the couch, a various amount of books laid spread, some open with various supplies he couldn’t name. The details in the wooden bookshelves looked beautiful, did The Spectre really let them have all of this? “My room is much cleaner than… this,” He gestured to the living area, “This, with you having seen the condition, feels displume.” When he opened the door to his room, the lighting was a warm, inviting orange, his bedding was a dark blue, detailed with gold.
7n7 was shocked at how fancy and… mystical? his room was, how come he got to have all of this? He moved the covers and gestured for 7n7 to sit down, the sheets a smooth feeling of silk against his skin, he almost felt bad to be sitting in it, yet wanted to sit there forever. He leaned back and looked around the room, taking in the decor and the strange amount of plants.
However, 7n7’s eyes immediately locked in on Dusekkar as they slowly slid their robe off. He couldn’t tell if the mage was hesitant or trying to make it sexual, either way it was cute to see the glow get brighter and the pumpkin become more purple. 7n7’s eyes widened when he saw how surprisingly burly he was underneath the robe.
The turtleneck was tight enough to show his back and arm muscles, and now with the robe out of the way 7n7 could see the curves of his body in full view. He took in the very slight dip in his waist, his broad shoulders, the curve of his- he shook himself out of his thoughts, why was he ogling?
Dusekkar was still taking off various accessories; the jewelry that decorated his antlers, his hat, his satchel, etc. He finally turned once it was just his turtleneck and pants, blushing when seeing 7n7 facing him, “how long were you looking?”
“Not long.” 7n7 lied, he didn’t want to seem like a creep. Still, he kept glancing at the pumpkin’s body, it was almost hard not too, “I understand you have yet to see me like this,” Dusekkar hummed, walking to 7n7, “if you don’t mind a hind being with you.” 7n7 snickered at the wording, nodding and moving aside a little, “this is your bed not mine.”
“Right…” Dusekkar’s hands fidgeted, his gaze anywhere but towards 7n7. Dusekkar’s thigh touched his, their knees lightly grazing each other. 7n7 chuckled as his focus turned to the contact, “I apologize for the space being too tight. Although if I may, I consider this pace quite alright…” Dusekkar chuckled quietly, moving toward 7n7, his hand seeking the hacker’s once more.
7n7 scoffed lightly before pulling Dusekkar down slightly to kiss his cheek, watching his face flush up and his eyes widened. “Oh- oh goodness…” He giggled into his sleeve, gasping as he was pulled down onto the bed. 7n7’s leg moved to capture Dusekkar on both sides, wrapping around his waist like a vice. He enjoyed seeing him flustered and now on top of 7n7. His hands pinned on either side of the hacker’s head to support himself. 7n7 kicked off his shoes before fully placing his legs onto the bed.
“I feel this is rather surreal...” Dusekkar murmured lightly, looking down at 7n7’s, the way his cheeks had a bit of pink themselves, the way his hair sprawled around his head across the pillow underneath him- Dusekkar found the sight beautiful. He slowly lowered themselves onto 7n7, straddling him at first before laying down, curving around the fat of 7n7’s stomach, “Is it okay to lay like such?” He rhymed as his hands rested by either side of his head still, looking down at him with a gentle, yet anxious smile.
“Yes it’s fine. You’re still nervous?” 7n7 asked, his hand cupping the other’s pumpkin cheek, caressing it with his thumb, “I’m sorry, 7n7. I suppose I worry. I’ve never done something like this before.” 7n7’s gaze softened as the other shifted uncomfortably, he smiled and moved to the side, guiding Dusekkar to lay with him. His arm wrapped around the pumpkin.
He carefully and gently kissed Dusekkar’s cheek, seeing the mage lean closer to him, the warmth radiating off him was so cozy. “Could you please… u-uhm…” Dusekkar stammered out, god this was embarrassing. His eyes kept glancing down at 7n7’s lips, wanting to feel the plush skin against their… mouth. 7n7 took the hint, pressing his lips against the other’s. Dusekkar gasped, his face lighting up before tightly wrapping his arms around 7n7. His moan slipped into the kiss as he was squeezed.
It was clear this was new to the mage, his movements were sloppy and hesitant, it was so cute. 7n7 pulled away from the kiss, giggling at how Dusekkar hid his face in his chest. “It’s okay, you did good!” 7n7 smiled and rubbed Dusekkar’s back gently. The mage didn’t move from his spot, but loosened his grip on 7n7. “We can stay like this if you’d like.” Dusekkar nodded, sighing and rubbing against the other, moving to at least look at him for a moment, smiling nervously and kissing 7n7’s cheek.
They cuddled up against each other, with Dusekkar curling into 7n7, unconsciously feeling his stomach. He kissed 7n7’s cheek once more, getting a kiss on the jaw in return. He sighed quietly, finally relaxing into 7n7’s touch. Both starting to feel drowsy in such a soft bed and the warm touch of each other. 7n7 could feel himself succumbing to sleep, just as he was about to, he could only hear the faint murmur of “I love you.”