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They’d nervously wait in their bed,waiting for her to arrive. When is she coming? I thought she said she’d only be delayed for a few extra minutes..
Their room was normally messy,but they had tidied it up just for her. It's a special thing,so they gotta make it tidy! They wouldn't want her feeling uncomfortable on a special occasion!
...Hoonestly I could've saved the hassle to clean if I just asked to go to hers. But oh well,I needed motivation to clean anyways.
They'd wait for a few more minutes, scrolling on their phone to pass the time,before they heard knocking on their door. Their heart would race with anticipation as they'd open the door,putting their phone aside and ignoring the sting on their thigh from the fabric brushing against them.
"Omgee hi!!" They'd greet her excitedly, taking her hand and basically dragging her inside with them.
Test Tube would give a faint smile, watching as her lover paced around like an energetic puppy. She'd sit down on the bed waiting for them to stop walking around.
"Hold on- wait here. I got some snacks,and- oh! What drinks do you want? Come here come here. The mini fridge has some drinks but I'm not sure which one would you want so do you want to come over and take a look for yourself or do you want me to list out what drinks I have? Also- there's a few different cup sizes so I think it'd be better if you came over here to check it out for yourself and-"
"Soda Tab,dear,calm down. You're talking a bit too fast. Let me come over and take a look." They'd stop as they heard her, embarrassed at their word spill. They'd say a sheepish apology as she walked over to the food and beverages area of the room.
"Err…I'll just have some water."
"Oh- okay! I can pour you a glass," They'd blurt out, filling up a glass with cold water. "Sorry for that."
"It's fine,don't worry about it!" She'd take the glass from their hand, going to a side of the bed and putting it on the bedside table. They'd follow suit shortly after,settling on the bed with chips in one hand and a packet of shredded cheese. She doesn't question it, they're just like that.
"Soo,," They'd turn on the TV, going to Netflix. "Whatcha wanna watch? I'm fine with anything." They really weren't,but they were willing to sacrifice for her. They would've personally chosen Raggedy Ann and Andy,but they were fine with anything if she was the one choosing.
"Maybe we could watch a documentary? If you don't wanna,I'm fine with it."
"Oh no no no,I'm fine with it!"
"Okay then!" She'd search one up, choosing one about neurology. She personally liked science in general but she knew they were specifically into neurology,so she'd choose one they'd both like.
'She remembered that about me?? That's so sweet!!' They'd think to themselves, feeling a sense of giddiness.
They'd settle in with her, leaning on her shoulder to get into a more comfortable position.
Though there was a bigger problem in mind. They were getting hot. They really needed to lift their night gown up to cool down their legs. But the thing is that their scars are still there. Visible fresh scabs. It'd be bad if she saw. What if she called them selfish for it? Attention seeking? What if she started pestering them about it? What if she wouldn't trust them with any sharp objects anymore? Or worse,what if she wouldn't even trust them anymore? They'd suck it up and continue watching the documentary. Focus somewhere else. Not the heat.
The documentary would go on and they’d just loaf around on Test Tube’s shoulder,occasionally nuzzling against her like a cat.
Once the documentary ended, the two would turn off the TV and sit together in comfortable silence. Test Tube had brought a book,so she was fine. However since there’s no background noise and it’d be annoying to play music during the silence,they were just left to deal with their emotions. This sucked. This is NOT good.
…ohh whatever man I’m just gonna do it and hope she doesn’t notice. It’s WAY too stuffy here.
They’d bury themselves deeper in the sheets before pulling their night gown up to their stomach from within the sheets. This was much better. They’d try to sleep,to try and sleep their worries away. Test Tube would notice and put a bookmark into the book before turning off the light. She’d decide to do a surprise attack,suddenly cuddling them.
”W-woah! Geez Test Tube,don’t just shock me like that! 死怕我了..” Though their tone,they weren’t necessarily angry at her. Just a bit surprised. Their heart beat would race.
However,she looked a bit concerned. Oh god..I think she felt the scabs..ohmygodimgoingtoloseee!!
….
”Soda Tab,dear,why is your thigh so rough?”
”Oh,it’s nothing,heh. Just accidentally scratched too much,my eczema made me really itchy. Couldn’t help it.”
”You know you could get an infection from that right? Let me see,I’ll help you patch it up to be less at risk for one.” She’d give them a motherly look.
Heat started to build up in their face. “No no,it’s fine I swear! I can take care of the wound myself.”
”You sound a bit nervous about that. Are you really sure?”
”Yes,I swear I am. Don’t worry about it.”
”I’ll just patch it up to be sure,I know how careless you are when it comes to your own wounds. Be right back,I’ll be getting the first aid kit from my room.”
”Ah- okay!” They’d answer back as she left their room to go get a medical kit. They knew one thing straight though. They. Are. So. Fucked.
After a minute or two,she’d return to the room with a certain red box. “Come on,get up,I need to see the wound.”
”No,I swear it’s fine,you’re doing too much,”
”Show me the wound,Soda Tab.” She’d say sternly,waiting for them to follow her order. Golly gee,why was her partner so insistent on not getting treatment? She knew they’re usually a people pleaser and would try to downplay their own issues to not use up other people’s resources or time,but this isn’t their usual. Usually,they would’ve admitted defeat by now. What are they so eager to hide?
They’d finally give up,reluctantly getting up from their area on the bed and show their thigh. Instead of some normal scratch marks,there was a burn wound with small asterisk-like stars carved at the sides of the burn on their left thigh. The right thigh looked like a used up cutting board. They’d close their eyes shut,waiting for the disappointment or tears.
Test Tube could feel her face drain,however she knew better than to cry or lash out. It’d make the situation worse. Instead,she’d silently do her job,applying ointment to the wounds and applying gauze. Their stiff figure would loosen up slightly at her care,realizing she might actually care. They’d open their eyes slightly,peeking at her. She didn’t seem mad. They’d open their eyes fully,staring at her as she wrapped them up in gauze.
”Is there anywhere else?”
”No..just there..”
”Okay.” She’d put the first aid kit to the side,getting back into bed with them.
….
”You really don’t mind..?”
”Golly,of course I do. But reacting would’ve made the situation worse. It wouldn’t help. But really though..are you okay?”
.. They had no answer.
”It’s okay, you can take your time to answer that truthfully. One day when you’re ready.”
“..Will you..will you really not judge me for this..?”
”Of course not,dear. As much emotions I feel from this revelation,none are judgemental. I’d never hurt you like that. You’re safe with me,promise.”
That broke the dam,as they’d start sobbing,tears rolling down. She’d silently cuddle them,letting them be vulnerable like this in her arms. “Shh..it’s okay. Don’t worry,you’re safe here.”
They’d fall asleep in her arms. They looked so small. Like a kid coming to sleep with their parents after a nightmare. She’d go to sleep shortly after,pulling the blanket over the two.
In the end,it all worked out well.