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As the two strolled around the park, hands interlocked, Avery would go on and on to Derek about his most recent Skywars match.
◡" -Dude did NOT see me coming at all! cod3, or whatever their name was, like- I punched them STRAIGHT off the platform! " ◡ He rambled, grinning at his beloved partner.
Derek smiled, enjoying his lover's rambles about the game.
The trees rustled as a soft gust of wind blew through the park, and the gentle afternoon breeze was really soothing; the soft whooshing sounds mixed with his lover's rambles created a rather nice symphony. Not really nice exactly, Avery's voice was pitched up a lot due to excitement, but he'd choose that any day over The King's unnecessary infodumps, which gave him migraines when they happened.
... Speaking of The King.
# oh? is mine divine presence unbearable for thee, my 'lord'? # The King spoke, its voice rumbling in Derek's mind.
✦" Yes. Yes, it is annoying, Hastur. Especially when you decide to throw useless information at me when I'm trying to relax. "✦ He mutters under his breath, closing his eyes and trying to drown out The King.
# would thou like some more, then? #
✦" No, Hastur. No. "✦
# too bad. #
The dam in his mind broke, and Derek's head was flooded with absolutely useless information about dust.
He felt the migraine coming up; it usually did after The King would do one of its many dumps of information about the most random stuff ever.
The man gripped his lover's hand, wincing. Avery felt the pressure, slowing down his pace as he looked at his partner, who then squeezed his hand harder, and he immediately knew what was going on.
◡" Alright, c'mon... Let's go sit down, 'kay? "◡ The curly-haired man said, gently guiding him toward the nearest bench, keeping their hands locked together the whole time.
Avery gently set his partner down on the bench, where Derek sat, shoulders tense with his head in his hands.
The curly-haired man reached for the medication in his partner's side pouch, which he carried everywhere. He poured out the right dose, digging in his own backpack for a water bottle and handing it to his lover, who gratefully took it with a soft, pained smile. Derek swallowed the medication in one go, handing the bottle of water back to his lover.
✦" Thanks, Ave... "✦ The man said, readjusting his position to rest his head in his lover's lap and closing his eyes while he waited for the medication to take effect, which Avery allowed, resting his own hand on Derek's head.
He softly brushed through his partner's messy brown hair, gently untangling any knots he found. The couple sat there in silence for quite a while. Not awkward, not empty, but rather the warm kind of silence. One that wraps around you like a soft blanket.
Derek felt the migraine easing, relaxing a bit, shifting in his lover's lap to look up at him.
◡" Hey there, big guy. Feel better yet? "◡ Avery half-jokingly said, hand still locked in the other's hair.
✦" Mmhm... "✦
Derek replied, gazing lovingly at his partner before getting the idea to just-
Derek reached up, gently cupping Avery’s face and pulling him down into a kiss.
◡" Mm-!" ◡
It was soft at first. Slow, careful.
Avery melted into it almost instantly, eyes fluttering shut as he leaned into the touch. They deepened the kiss, blush creeping across Avery's face. (EW GET A ROOM!!!! EEEEWWWWWWWW)
Derek softened his grasp on Avery, pulling away for air.
◡" I- "◡ The curly-haired man failed to form a coherent sentence and just sat there, face heavily covered with blush as he tried to hide his face with his hands, but to no avail. He was basically as red as a tomato. Derek chuckled at the sight of his embarrassed lover.
✦" You look adorable when flustered, my dear. "✦
◡" Sh- shut uupp- "◡ Avery said in faux anger, gently nudging his partner in the ribs.
✦" Alright, alright. Could you help me get up, please, Ave? "✦
◡" Nah uh. You made me mad, I'm not gonna help you anymore. "◡ The curly-haired man huffed, making the angriest face he could, looking away and crossing his arms. He giggled slightly, but tried to muffle it.
✦" Awe, Ave... c'mon love, you really do look adorable, you know? "✦ Derek laughed in amusement at his lover's attempt to act mad at him.
◡" Fiiiine, come here, big boy. "◡ He giggled loudly at the nickname he gave, arms tucking under his partner's arms and gently lifting him. Derek turned around, smiling warmly at Avery.
✦" ...Love you, Ave. "✦
◡" Love you too, my handsome knight in shining armour. "◡
They laughed at the name for a bit before getting up together to continue the walk.
The couple's hands reached for each other, intertwining once again as they strolled around.