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Tamon had been sitting in the corner, more silent than usual. Worry rose in you with this unusual behavior. He was talking less. He had just gotten back from practice, looking much more tired than normal. So you approached him with a gentle smile, asking him a question. Tamon looked up slowly, softly smiling when he noticed you. Calling out your name in a much softer tone, it was clear he was upset about something.
"Ah.. you don't need to worry about me. I'm just weeping over something silly again.." Tamon spouted, his head burrowing into his arms. Leaning slightly just so he could see you.
"You're worried about me again aren't you? I'm sorry, I'm not making you any happier.. I'm sorry for being a piece of trash."
You began to panic at his sudden saddened demeanor, you quickly scold him for saying such things, after all he was a precious treasure to earth. A gift given from the heavens.
"Don't say such nonsense! You are a god amongst us! You always make me smile, don't ever call yourself trash." You kept scolding him, moving animatically around him.
You looked at him, quickly stopping as you find Tamon already looking at you, a faint smile resting on his face as the corners of his mouth slowly curl upward, his expression softening with quiet amusement. The longer your eyes meet, the warmer his smile becomes, and a low, unhurried chuckle escapes him, gentle and drawn out, as though he's savoring a private moment of happiness. His shoulders relax slightly, and his gaze lingers on you with an easy, affectionate warmth while another slow chuckle follows, accompanied by a subtle shake of his head. The room feels calmer around him as he continues smiling at you, his amusement never fading, leaving you with the unmistakable sense that simply being in your presence is enough to make him quietly and genuinely happy.
Your heart pounded loud, so loud you could hear it. His smile was so.. beautiful that you couldn't help but smile with him.
"Tamon is a god.." He muttered under his breath, the silly words clung onto him.
You chuckled, sitting beside him. He was much calmer now, to your relief. "You're a treasure to us, to me. Don't forget that"
Tamon stared at you, simply nodding. "I will, since you said it.."
"Alright, it's time you eat now. I already prepared a nice meal for you!" You said, standing up but as you tried to move. Tamon had himself clung onto your leg, tightly holding you in place. "Eh-?"
"Don't go yet.. I don't want to eat. I want to spend time with you." Tamon said, you couldn't see his expression but his voice seemed determined to have you stay.
"Tamon, you need to eat.. After all eating will make you more energized to make others smile, like you wished for." You said in a comforting tone, trying to get Tamon to move. Unfortunately he was still persistent.
"No, I want to talk more with you. Please, do I need to beg on the floor like a dog? I don't want you to go, spend more time with me. Please.. I'm your favorite right?" His shoulders tremble slightly, his expression pleading rather than demanding, as if the thought of watching you disappear is far worse than admitting how much he needs you to remain. He then looked up, his eyes emitting a different feeling from the usual Jimehara. His eyes stay fixed on you, desperate and searching, and every part of him seems to resist the distance growing between you.
"Tamon.." You uttered his name, he was sticking onto you like glue now. Anytime you tried to move, he'd only tighten himself around your leg.
"You're not gonna leave right..? You're attention is on me right?! Don't leave. Do I need to tie you up so you can stay?"
A shiver ran through your spine, something was definitely wrong. You tried to figure out what the problem was. He tugged you down, leaving him on top of you. His expression shifted once more. The distance between you and him were merely a few centimeters as you could scour every edge, every detail of his face. The proximity makes the rest of the room seem distant and out of focus, drawing your attention entirely to him. Your awareness sharpens. Every slight shift he makes feels more noticeable, and the closeness creates a quiet tension that settles in your chest. A faint smile rests on his lips, subtle but unmistakably genuine, softening the intensity of his gaze. Then he says your name in a soft yet deep tone.
"I'm your favorite right? So listen to me, darling. I want you to stay by my side right now, don't try leaving anytime soon." Tamon spoke, slow and careful. His tone had a hint of danger while he smirked. He was in his A side, but the atmosphere certainly wasn't it's usual thrill. The room feels unbearably still while he waits, holding on just a little longer.
You were a blushing mess, your heart pounding so loud you swore he could hear it. "Tamon.. You should really eat before the food gets cold.." You closed your eyes, your voice had become so quiet.
"Look at me. I want you. I need you. Yet, you're already thinking about leaving, and I can see it all over your face. Don't deny it. Every time you start pulling away, every time your attention drifts somewhere else, it feels like I'm losing you inch by inch. Stay. Please just stay. Stop worrying about everything outside this room for one second and focus on me. I'm right here. Please. Every minute with you feels too short. I want you to be here with me. Talk to me. I don't want something like food to waste the time we have together. I'm sure you understand it right, sweetheart?" Tamon's words felt darker each time, he was almost shaking while he looked at you with a desperate expression.
"Tamon, please.." You were about to explode at this point. This was all too much.
He stayed silent, staring at you. "Do you not want me to be by your side? Do I need to kiss you so you could shut up? I don't want you to leave.." His voice softened. Then you could feel it, teardrops from his eyes falling onto your face. "Don't leave.. please.."
"I don't know what to do without you, please stay.. I don't want to eat, I just want to be with you right now. I'm sorry, this is so selfish of me. I'm sorry for being so troublesome. Please don't leave me. Don't like anyone else but me.. Don't give your heart out to anyone else, please.." Tamon shifted backwards, now sitting down as tears fall down. His hands trying to wipe down the streaming water.
Your heart ached seeing him like that. "Tamon, I'm not leaving you and of course I'll always stay by your side." You grabbed his hand holding it firmly as you look at him. You were still shaken from his previous actions, but seeing him this vulnerable. You couldn't help but comfort the fragile boy.
He stayed silent, eventually pulling you to hug him. You could still hear his sobs. "..Yeah, you'll stay by me forever. You're my fan after all. You won't ever leave me.."
He whispered your name as if it were a prayer, before his voice went quiet. Then, a sound you could barely comprehend filled the silent room. His grip tightened
"I love you."
Your eyes widened, face so red as you then explode. That was something you hadn't expected. The perfect fanservice.
Tamon simply smiled, pulling you back only slightly. "In this state, you won't be able to move right? I can tie you up and have you next to me all the time.. You're happy with me here after all. No one would bother me or you." He smiled, pulling you back into a hug.
You couldn't move as he continued to speak. He was scary, but so incredibly sexy like this.
"I can make you happy after all.. Tamon is a god.." He continued on.
"Tamon.. you have other fans too, you can't just-" You didn't have much words to say. Reaching your hand to him. He leaned into it, closing his eyes. He looked much softer now.
"I don't care about them.. I only care about you. Please, let's just stay like this. At least for a bit longer. I'll be good and eat afterwards.." Tamon said, his head tucking itself onto your neck. Seemingly comfortable.
He muttered your name again, making sure you could hear it very clearly. "Stay forever with me, alright? Promise me this.."
"I need you to be with me."