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A new round started. Survivors divided per usual – Two time headed to place their ritual, Chance flipped their coin like crazy, Builderman placed down sentries etc.
And as usual, Guest 1337 and Elliot sticked together. If anyone asked them why are they always spending time together, neither of them could answer that. It just…happened one time and it stayed like that.
– Let’s keep an eye on Chance – Elliot suggested pointing at the gambler who really close to throwing their coin in frustration
– Any specific reason? – Guest asks
– You know how he is. They get way too cocky when a killer is in sight – the blonde explains
– Fair point – the other man replies
Elliot headed to the closest generator that wasn’t currently fixed by anyone
– Hey Chance! – Guest waves at the said person, catching his attention – Mind helping us?
– Sure thing!! – they reply, maybe a little too loudly
While Elliot and Chance repaired the generator, Guest leaned upon the closest wall, looking around. Suddenly, he spotted a glowing star flying towards him. He crouched just in time, the Nova star exploding just over his head. The sound was enough to catch Elliot’s and Chance’s attention up from the generator. Elliot ran away, while Chance flipped his coin in hope for a clean shot. Guest didn’t wait for the events to unwind, just ran away, feeling his body shivering because of how close the star exploded. As soon as he turned around, he heard a gunshot alongside Noli’s glitched scream.
However little possibility there was for it to happen, Guest and Elliot met again, hiding from the killer. Guest’s breath was still heavy, he leaned upon the wall, staring at the ceiling.
– You good? – Elliot asked, touching his shoulder lightly
– Yeah – Guest smiled a little, looking at the pizza guy
Their eyes met. For a moment longer than usual. They felt the air tense.
Both of them looked away almost at the same time. Both of their minds fighting their own thoughts.
That one moment was enough to forget about the constant threat hunting them. Just in time, Guest saw Noli rushing at them. He pushed Elliot away, blocking the attack. He felt Noli catch his forearms.
– 4ren’T y0u tWo Cu-ute?¿ – he asked
Guest didn’t answer his question, just punched him in the face and turned around immediately running away. He ran out of the building, seeing Elliot hide in the truck, learning by the generator. He also saw Taph placing their tripmine and Chance, hurt, but peeking nearby, their hand on their gun. He felt his stamina running low, but tried to speed up his pace, avoiding the tripmine. It didn’t take long before it blew up loudly, the sound ringing in Guest’s ears and it’s remnants digging into his back. As if this wasn’t enough, a gunshot followed the explosion. Guest could feel his heart pound against his chest. He jumped into the truck, almost crashing onto the wall. He heard Shedletsky yelling, trying to catch Noli’s attention, Builderman’s turrets firing shots.
He was trembling, his whole body feeling heavy and hurt. He was hyperventilating. Clenching onto his own arms.
– Guest? – a muffled voice asked him
He wasn’t able to look up. HIs head hurting, fingernails digging into his arms.
– Guest what’s going on?
He could now barely recognize Elliot’s voice. But he couldn’t look up.
– Guest, look at me – Elliot said sharply now
He couldn’t.
When he didn’t do that, Elliot grabbed his chin and raised it, so that Guest was looking at him now.
– Guest, what happened? – Elliot said, his voice soft
– It’s all so loud – he mumbled – Explosions. Guns. Yelling. It’s all so loud. It brings bad memories.
– Hey, it’s alright. You’re safe for now. We’re in it together, right? I’m here. With you.
Elliot grabbed his hand, squeezing it. His gaze soft, caring. A little scared.
Guest closed his eyes and took a few breaths. His breath was now calmer, but still shaky and more hitched than it should.
– Can I get a hug? – Guest asks, his eyes still closed
Elliot falls quiet for a second
– Yeah. Sure. – he replies finally
He almost crawls on the soldier, wrapping his arms around his chest tightly
– Shit it was a bad idea – he whispers
– Want me to let go? – the blonde asks, but doesn’t move yet
– …no – Guest responds resting his hands on the other man’s waist
Guest was amazed by how good it felt. He didn’t have anyone this close to him for a while now.
As for Elliot, his thoughts were racing, as well as his heart. If Guest could see his face, he would see him blushing. A lot.
– Your heart is racing – Guest points out quietly
– Shut up, I know. – Elliot mumbles in response
– That’s gay – he adds
– Does it matter? – the blonde asks
Guest doesn’t reply. Just pulls him closer
– As I thought – Elliot mumbles with amusement
They didn’t realize when the round ended and they were in the cabin again. Both pretended nothing happened. Proceeded through a few next rounds like normally. Not mentioning it.
When the last round for that day ended, Guest came up to Elliot.
– Hey… Mind coming to my cabin? – he asked
Elliot just smiled. A quiet sign agreeing to go with him. They both left the cabin. Not without some of the other survivor’s looking after them, of course.
– I can bet they’re gonna fu– Chance starts once they left, before Dusekkar bonks his head with his staff
When Elliot and Guest enter the second one’s cabin, Guest proceeded to do his usual things – took off the upper part of his uniform, wash his face, etc…
Well, Elliot wasn’t ready fot Guest taking off his military shirt just like that. He caught himself staring at Guest’s body, all his muscles visible now. He didn’t have a very muscular build, but it was athletic for sure.
– You’re staring. And blushing. – Guest said out of nowhere, raising his eyebrow
Elliot looked up at his face
– No I’m not – he replied without hesitation
– Yes you are – he laughed walking up closer to the blonde
– No I’m not – Elliot persisted, smiling this time
– Yes you are, Eli – Guest said, his voice lower now
– So are you – the pizza guy countered, squinting his eyes a little and leaning back to keep the distance
– Maybe – the other chuckled leaning closer, his breath ghosting over Elliot’s skin
Their eyes locked. Their hearts rushing. The air between them tensing.
It was just a short moment. Guest grabbed Elliot’s waist pulling him closer and closing the distance between them, placing a kiss on his lips.
Elliot was caught off guard again. But leaned into the kiss, closing his eyes.
It took a few second before Guest pulled away just slightly to look Elliot in the eyes
– Holy shit – he whispered
– What? – Elliot asked with amusement
– I’ve never kissed a guy before
– Hm. Better late then never – Elliot shrugged, resting his hands on Guest’s chest – Did you enjoy it though?
Guest chuckled
– A lot more than I expected – he whispered, before pulling Elliot back into a kiss