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February 14th.
What a splendid day, there was the soft, warm feeling of love in the air. Every molecule seemed to carry the scent of absolute love and joy.
All of the previous years, Dazzle was alone, he just had his brother next to him. Razzle was the one to receive valentine letters and little gifts. Stuffies, chocolate, letters, even clothes!
Which was very ironic considering that Razzle wasn’t really looking for anyone.
Dazzle, however, really wanted a lover, or lovers. He didn’t care, he just wanted to be held by someone.
He was just too darn scared to ask anyone out.
He also just couldn’t decide who he wanted to belong to. Dazzle was very picky when it came to who he wanted to date.
First he developed a crush on Brightney, then she started dating Astro, who Dazzle also had a crush on.
Dazzle then started to like Flutter, she was quiet obviously but she was so sweet. Then she started dating Gigi, it’s fine. Dazzle wasn’t too stuck up on her.
There was also a short period he liked Sprout but that slowly faded away when the whole ichor operation began.
Dazzle also started to like Soulvester but he only came around during Halloween and Dazzle was already aware that he could handle the pressure of long distance.
So therefore, Dazzle was all alone.
Like a wilting flower in the desert.
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Just after book club, Razzle & Dazzle usually went to their room to sleep or just have some alone time, however Astro wanted to invite them to a main only run
As they walked through the hallway to the elevator in order to get to the elevator.
“(Why would he want us of all toons on a main only run?)” Dazzle mumbled inside for their scarf. His forked tongue flicks out several times.
Razzle shrugged. “Who knows, maybe somebody likes you!” He poked Dazzle, teasing him
“(What, no!)” Dazzle blushed “(Astro is already with Brightney!)”
Razzle giggled, that mischievous little laugh.
“Who knows? Maybe he had a change of heart!” Razzle nudged Dazzle, making his twin squirm. “Or maybe one of the other mains!” Razzle playfully stuck out his forked tongue out to lick Dazzle affectionately.
“(Razzle! Ew!)” Dazzle whined and leaned back.
Razzle laughed as they entered the elevator.
—
“Hi you guys!” Sprout waved to them, turning from Shelly.
Vee was talking to Astro who also turned to wave at the twins.
Dazzle didn’t see Pebble. Which confused him since the dog was normally there.
“(Where’s Pebble?)” Dazzle asked Astro who came up to him.
“I know you are uncomfortable around him and Coal so we just had Pebble stay with Toodles today.” Astro said quietly. Dazzle’s sad eyes notice Astro clutching his blanket almost nervously.
“(Who is going to distract then?)” Dazzle said softly.
“I figured Razzle would want to. Sprout volunteered to distract when Razzle could not.” Astro smiled softly, leading the twins to a bench.
“Yes!” Razzle chirped excitedly, his ribbon tail wagging in a blur.
—-
The run was fairly easy, there were just common twisteds and a few uncommon ones that didn’t cause much trouble.
Razzle enjoyed being able to just run around and burn off some energy. Dazzle wasn’t. He wished he could just stay in his room reading. At least Astro was there.
On floor 19 they had gotten Twisted Pebble, Razzle had so much fun running around while Dazzle nearly died from fright.
On floor 20, Dazzle cautiously walked out of the elevator. Observing the map, it was a new one he hadn't ever seen before. It looked similar to Astro’s map but red.
It was wide and had a lot of pillows, it even had hearts all around it. It wasn’t lost on either twin that the day was February 14th, or otherwise known as Valentine’s Day.
“Hmm. This is new.” Razzle observed. It also wasn’t lost on them how all of the mains were looking at Astro nervously almost.
Astro seemed just as nervous and trying to stay calm.
“Uhm… Razzle, Dazzle, may I speak to you privately?” Astro walked up to them.
Dazzle’s tongue flicked out a few times, nervously. What did Astro want?
His tail flicks, knocking down a few pillows.
“Sure!” Razzle smiled, still tired from dealing with Twisted Pebble.
“Dazzle?” Astro looked him directly in the eye.
Dazzle avoided Astro’s gaze.
“(Of course.)” Dazzle mumbled.
Astro grabbed their hands with his star hands.
“Come on…” he said quietly.
Dazzle nervously looked at Razzle who was yawning. Astro led them to a spot that was covered in pillows and had certain that looked rather romantic.
Astro had them sit on a pillow. Razzle immediately nuzzled into his scarf.
“(Astro, what if we get seen by a twisted?)” Dazzle whined.
“There is not any.” Astro smiled softly.
Dazzle tilts his head, confused. “(What?)”
Astro guided Dazzle to a seat. He brushed off the twin's question with a firm nod. Then Astro turned his gaze to Razzle. The little one had drifted off to sleep already. His chest rose and fell in slow breaths.
"Can you wake him for this?" Astro whispered. His voice stayed soft. His antenna twitched just a bit. It caught the dim light.
Dazzle leaned over. He gave Razzle a light nudge on the shoulder.
"Eh?" Razzle let out a sleepy chirp. His eyes fluttered open.
Astro reached out fast. He took both their hands in his own. His grip felt warm and steady.
"Look right at me. Please." Astro's words hung in the air.
Dazzle met his eyes hesitantly. He studied the gentle craters on Astro's face. They looked soft, like old scars from space. Astro’s star eye started to glow. The light pulsed faint and warm.
“(What is this about…)” Dazzle forced himself to keep looking at Astro. The eye contact between them made the tragedy mask want to cry.
Razzle nudged Dazzle to make him keep looking at Astro, wanting his twin to pay attention to whatever this is.
“Dazzle,” Astro took a deep breath. “I have noticed you have seemed lonely and more upset. During book club you look at Brightney and I with a sense of… yearning? You just look at us as if you want to be included.”
Dazzle shuffled uncomfortably and avoided eye contact again, how did Astro know?? Of course he would notice! Astro paid so much attention to little details!
“Dazzle. Please look at me.” Astro’s grip tightens.
Razzle looked between the two and softly nipped Dazzle’s horn. Forcing his brother to look at Astro.
“Brightney and I have been talking about it…” Astro took a deep breath again. His breath was shaking. “We are all in the book club together. Correct?”
Dazzle nodded nervously, trying to take his hand back.
“Would you perhaps be interested in… joining our relationship?”
Dazzle’s eyes widened and dilated. He went still.