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The Wright Anything Agency had offered to take everyone on a vacation on the beach, and Phoenix told everyone they could bring a plus one if they wished. Trucy brought her friend from school. Phoenix brought Miles Edgeworth, which Apollo didn’t think was a plus one considering they were engaged, but whatever. Apollo… he didn’t know who to bring.
He realized that he could take Klavier Gavin. The two had became good friends outside of court, and Klavier needed the break after the hell he went through this year. The prosecutor had lost everyone around him practically. He had lost his brother to being arrested and charged with murder twice, and he lost his bandmate. So, Apollo got out his phone. He dialed Klavier’s number, hearing the familiar ring of the phone. After the 3rd ring, Klavier picked up.
“Ah, hallo, Herr Forehead,” Klavier’s voice rang through the phone, his tone causal.
Apollo felt his heart race pick up a bit, he always felt this way around the blonde man. He hated how his cheeks would redden from Klavier’s flirts. He knew Klavier couldn’t be in love with him. Apollo was just an average lawyer. Klavier was a ex-rockstar, a prosecutor, and a child prodigy. Plus, Apollo ruined his life.
Apollo snapped out of his thoughts when he hear Klavier speak, “Herr Forehead, are you there?”
“Oh yeah! Sorry, got lost in thought for a moment,” he paused. “Would you possibly like going on a vacation to the beach? Mr. Wright is taking the agency, and he said we could bring a plus one.”
On the other line, Klavier’s eyes lit up. A vacation sounded nice, especially after… never mind. He didn’t want to think about the awful things that happened this year. He also felt excited to spend more time with people he liked, and especially more time with Apollo. He felt a smile dance onto his lips.
“Ja, that sounds amazing,” the prosecutor stated.
Apollo gave the blonde man the information about what day, where they were going, where they were staying, and anything else Klavier wanted to know. Apollo felt his heart flutter as he heard the excitement grow in the other’s voice. It was clear that Klavier was definitely looking forward to this. Eventually they hung up, and Apollo told Mr. Wright he’d be bringing Klavier. A smirk had came onto Phoenix’s face when Apollo told the man that, but he didn’t know why… yet.
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After a very long, chaotic road trip, they made it to the beach house. When Phoenix showed Apollo and Klavier their room, they both realized there was only one bed. Klavier and Apollo looked at each other. This was fine, right? They were friends… it didn’t have to be awkward. As the night dawned, the two boys did their own routines. Klavier showered first, and took his hair out of its usual style. Apollo took a shower after him, and put down his “horns”. Klavier changed into his night clothes, which was an old, oversized Gavinners t-shirt and purple plaid pants. Apollo’s pajamas were just a plain t-shirt with pajama shorts. When the two went back to the bedroom Klavier looked at Apollo,
“Herr Forehead, if you wish, I could sleep on the floor if it makes you uncomfortable to sleep together,” the German offered.
Apollo quickly shook his head, “No, no. You don’t have to do that, I’m not uncomfortable. It’s absolutely fine.”
Klavier’s shoulder’s seemed to relax as he nodded. He walked to the left side of the bed, sliding into the sheets. Apollo went into the right side of the bed. God… he was really trying so hard not to make this awkward and embarrassing. It’s just sleeping in the same bed together. Friends do that all the time! He used to do that with Clay! It never felt awkward with him… but with Klavier… it felt different. His heart was pounding out of his chest. His cheeks were turning red. He kept stealing glances at Klavier, because damn… he looked adorable.
Klavier was also freaking out. He was very glad he had his back turned away from Apollo. His face was reddening too. His heart was beating so fast, he thought he was having a heart attack. This felt so weird… yet also so right. He tried to not make a noise; he had no clue if Apollo was awake, or asleep.
Eventually the blonde heard Apollo whisper, “…are you still awake too?”
Klavier flopped over, his blue eyes meeting Apollo’s brown ones, “Ja, I’ve been awake.”
Apollo sat up slightly, using his elbows to support his body. Klavier’s eyes watched Apollo, looking at all his beautiful features. He loved Apollo’s freckles that were scattered across his body. He loved the other man’s brown eyes that looked like caramel. He loved his adorable nose. He loved everything about Apollo.
“Is there a reason you’re still awake?” Klavier asked, his accent thicker than usual.
“I couldn’t sleep,” the burnet paused. “What about you?”
“Same reason as you…” Klavier said, his hand subconsciously going to fiddle with his hair.
Apollo’s bracelet tightened at his sentence. He tilted his head in confusion slightly. Why would Klavier lie about why he couldn’t sleep? He didn’t know if he should confront him. It was late at night… but Apollo was also curious.
So, instead of shouting “Gotcha!”, Apollo quietly stated, “You’re lying.”
Klavier’s head perked up, as his hand went to play with his hair again. It was a nervous habit of his. His blue eyes looked down when he was caught. God, he hated admitting why he was still up. He especially hated that he was going to tell his crush this.
But, despite how Klavier felt, he spoke, “…I uhm… struggle to sleep at night without my teddy bear.”
Apollo felt his eyes widen in surprise and he accidentally blurted out, “You have a teddy bear?”
Klavier looked even more embarrassed. He swallowed thickly and nodded. He twirled his hair with his finger, fidgeting again. His eyes couldn’t meet Apollo’s. He felt like he had lost all pride and dignity. He was a rockstar for god’s sake and he couldn’t sleep at night without a teddy bear?!
Apollo’s expression softened as he chuckled, “I didn’t expect you to have a teddy bear, but that’s fine. Uh, did you bring it here or no?”
“Nein… I felt… too embarrassed to,” Klavier admitted, his eyes meeting Apollo’s.
Apollo softly smiled, “You don’t have to be embarrassed, you dork. I wouldn’t judge,” he paused. “Is there anything I can do to make you feel more comfortable?”
“…could we sleep closer together?”
Apollo just softly smiled and nodded. He laid back down, his head hitting his pillow softly. Klavier scooted closer, his body relaxing. His lips had a soft, genuine smile on them. He wrapped an arm around Apollo, as his head rested right above his arm. Apollo planted a gentle kiss onto Klavier’s forehead, as the two finally fell asleep.
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When the sun rose up, they were tangled together in the bedsheets. Klavier woke up first, his eyes fluttering open. His eyes drifted to Apollo’s face. Apollo looked adorable in his sleep. He was drooling and softly snoring. Klavier softly smiled. Maybe he didn’t mind sharing a bed with Apollo all that much. Eventually Apollo woke up, sitting up on his elbows to look at Klavier.
“Guten Morgen, Herr Forehead ,” Klavier stated.
Apollo smiled, “Good morning, Klavi,” he paused. “Did you sleep well?”
Klavier nodded, as he sat up himself. He rested his head on the other man’s shoulder, as Apollo played with his hair and scratched his scalp. Klavier melted against the other man’s touch, his expression looking like he was in cloud nine. Apollo just smiled. Maybe Klavier did like him back… his heart fluttered for just a moment.
“I didn’t know you were so soft,” the defense attorney teased.
Klavier playfully rolled his eyes in response. He felt his own heart beat race. This felt like paradise to him. This was the best vacation ever. Now, the two of them would have continued to cuddle, if Trucy didn’t barge in. Trucy had excitedly slammed open the door, her eyes landing on Apollo and Klavier. Apollo stared at her, his face turning as red as a tomato.
“Trucy?! Maybe, I don’t know, knock next time!” Apollo shouted in embarrassment.
Klavier scooted off Apollo, trying to salvage any dignity he had left. He felt extremely embarrassed. He was just caught by a teenager, cuddling his courtroom rival! That was not something you see on every vacation. Trucy smirked at them, before she called out, “Ohhh Daddy!~ Come here!!”
“No! No! Not Mr. Wright!” Apollo begged… but, it was too late.
Phoenix walked in, and the second he saw the two men, he knew exactly why his daughter called him over. He looked at her, a mischievous grin on his face. He crossed his arms, his eyes darting between the embarrassed men, and his daughter who looked like she was experiencing the most exciting thing in her life. Trucy and Phoenix stared a knowing look… they may or may not have given Apollo and Klavier this room for this exact reason.
“Seems like our plan worked, Truce,” Phoenix joked.
“This was all a plan?!” Apollo screeched.
Phoenix shrugged, “I don’t know, you tell me.”
Klavier sighed, “I have lost all my dignity…” he paused. “please tell me you didn’t take a picture, Fräuline Wright?”
Trucy’s smirk grew as she looked at Phoenix. Oh fuck… Apollo thought. Phoenix pulled out his phone, handing it to Trucy. She went to the photos app, and turned the phone around to Klavier and Apollo. On the screen was a picture of Apollo and Klavier sleeping together, snuggled up and tangled in the blankets. It even showed Apollo snoring and drooling.
Apollo felt like screaming into a pillow. Klavier felt like he was going to pass out or die from embarrassment. He was a ex-rockstar, a prosecutor, a child prodigy, probably more, and he was caught cuddling his rival! With a photo! Mein Gott… they better not use this as blackmail… Klavier thought. Klavier hid his face in his hands. Apollo groaned as he stared at the two giggling by the doorway with a death glare. Trucy and Phoenix just laughed more at them, throwing in teasing comments.
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