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For the day Ze decided to go build a base of his own.
He didn’t hate Moe or even Regect, though he wanted a space to his own. Through the last few days he’d been on edge, just needing a calm.
His father had been pressuring him about being better, not being a “waste of space”. Ze finished the last block to his base, placing the diamond and feeling proud of himself.
Ze had then quickly stood, hearing a noise behind him from his phone, “Who’s calling me at this hour.”
Speak of the devil. “Hi.. dad. What do you want.” Ze snorted. “Oh don’t speak to me like that, I’m your father.
Now tell me, have you finally decided on a new way to be a failure? Or are you just sticking to your normal routine.”
Ze rolled his eyes, “I’m focusing on SCHOOL dad. I don’t have time to work if I want good grades.” Ze’s dad laughed appalled, “YOU DON’T HAVE TIME? I pay for your school Zeke.”
God he hated when his dad used his name, his mother gave it to him before she passed, it felt filthy coming out of his father’s mouth.
“Dad, just please. Let me be.” A snarky laugh came from the other end “This is why your mother didn’t love you, you act like this. No wonder you have no friends, don’t call me until you do something right for once in your life.”
Ze’s dad hung up, leaving Ze in the darkness of his room.
Why did he think he could ever make his dad happy, he can’t make anyone happy.
Before he could stop them, tears began flowing from Ze’s eyes. His mom, why did he bring up his mother. She had always loved him, making sure he felt adored every moment.
Ze reached over to his desk drawer, taking out a box cutter. He told everyone he only used it for school projects, he knew he was lying through his teeth. As tears rolled down his cheeks, he brought the blade to his thigh, swipe.
Blood poured from his wound, not stopping him. Over and over he cut his thigh, taking in the pain, at least it made him feel something other than sadness. He brought the blade up again-
”ZE WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” SHIT. Ze forgot to turn off his computer leaving his state and vulnerability before the eyes of Regect. “O-oh.. I..” Ze couldn’t hold back anymore.
The sting of his thigh, the pain built up in his head, and his embarrassment all pouring out. Tears began falling from his face, staining his cheeks.
“Ze, ze I’m coming to you..” Ze quickly hid the box cutter. Closing his computer and limping to the bathroom. Regect couldn’t actually become real, right..?
He quickly fetched the first-aid kit with the experience of someone who had done this many times before. He turned back into his room, it was lucky he didn’t have a roommate, he’d probably have multiple complaints by now.
He returned to his room, not having the patience to look around. He laid exhausted in his bed, drifting off.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be there Ze.” Ze’s eyes shot open, what was that? He looked around, he must be going crazy. He then looked towards his desk, his computer was open. Didn’t he close it? He’s probably too tired to recall.
Regect backed into the shadows of the wall, trying to be as quiet as possible, watched as Ze’s chest rose and fell in a swift motion.
The guilt was eating him alive, god he didn’t even like ze.
When he was around him he felt things, his heart would flutter, he’d lose his words, his face would start blushing- “Who’s there.. get out of my house.”
Ze was not sitting up in bed, shaking as he looked around. Regect didn’t notice he had knocked over a mug, but watched as it rolled into the light that was emitted from Ze’s computer.
He built up courage and spoke, “Zeke..? Is that your name?” Regect walked slowly towards the edge of Ze’s bed, making sure to not startle Ze. “Oh god.. I’m going crazy. Now I’m having delusions?
Oh god..” Ze’s mind spun as he slowly took the scene in. This wasn’t an illusion. Ze reached out, touching Regects fur.
He looked different, he had four arms and Ze could see his face, he had 4 eyes, and a mouth with sharp canines.
He also had animal shaped legs, paired with a golden collar and anklet. God he looked scary but he was definitely handsome, wait. What was Ze thinking, he wasn’t gay.
What would his dad think, what would everyone think, he couldn’t be gay. Regect noticed Ze breathing heavy, “Ze, I’m here.” Regect slowly placed his hands on Ze’s shoulders feeling his elevated heartbeat.
Ze looked up, really taking Regects appearance in. “You look.. different.” He spoke.
Regect laughed, “I do, don’t I? I don’t only exist on your computer you know.” He laughed slowly, looking into Ze’s eyes. “Ze.. I uh. Saw you earlier and I want to know how you’re doing. I hope you know you can talk to me, even though we fight I still care for you.” Ze looked into Regects eyes, finally mustering the courage.
“Thank you.. Regect. I will. But uhm.. I’m tired, you can stay if you’d like.” Regect’s eyes widened at the request, but he nodded.
Ze turned over, patting the space beside him.
He felt as Regect laid down, and he closed his eyes. He was thankful, not only because of him being here but it truly felt good.
Regect made him feel, safe. He rolled over, and after hesitation put his arm around Regect’s waist. Regect opened his eyes, and met the gaze of Ze, “Haha.. sorry man.
I don’t know why I did that-“ As he was taking his hand away Regect pulled Ze’s wrist back, placing it on his hips, regects hand resting on Ze’s back now, pulling Ze closer to Regect. “Stay close.”
He mumbled, his face now glowing a slight gold hue. “Regect.. thank you.” As he spoke he felt a pair of soft lips on his. He opened his eyes, realizing the entity was now perched over him, lightly kissing his lips.
Ze then pulled Regect closer, deepening the kiss. Regect pulled back to let Ze breathe, and the two breathed heavily, “God I’m sorry Ze, I-“ Ze kissed Regect. Pulling him closer, before sticking his tongue into Regects mouth making Regect moan.
Regect pulled back, and started kissing Ze’s neck. Ze squirmed below Regect, letting out noises of pleasure.
He felt the sharp pain of Regects canines biting his neck, making him cry out in pleasure.
“Keep.. keep going, please.” Ze pleaded. Reject followed suit putting his claws under Ze’s shirt, taking it off with ease.
Regect sat up, staring at Ze’s muscular and tan build, “Regect.. are you ok?” Regect stuttered, “You’re so.. beautiful Ze.”
Ze chuckled, playfully kissing Regect. The two laid down, holding each other close.
“Regect, I love you. Thank you.”
“I love you too Ze, please don’t scare me again. I wouldn’t bear losing you.”
The two slowly fell asleep, a tear dripped from Ze’s cheek. Maybe he did deserve love, and maybe Regect was the one for him, forever.