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On Crossroads, more specifically in Rocket's house where he was sitting on with his adoptive dad, Zuka, alongside with his partner Shuriken.
It was cold and rainy night, Zuka wasn't home this time, so Rocket took advantage of that and invited his boyfriend Shuriken to his household just to pass a bit of time together.
He wasn't particulary very similar or compatible with him, knowing how "uncaring" Rocket was compared to the "caring" Shuriken's personality, it was ironic, but even then, they found their own way to work out together and just, love each other.
Rocket was sitting on the bed, not wearing any of his prosthetic limbs, wearing only shorts and a tank top. Next to him was Shuriken, who was also wearing shorts but with a T-Shirt instead, he was more of being comfortable rather than fresh or just showing anything in general, but he only felt that much confidence with Rocket.
They two were just chatting normally, always keeping their own charming bive while rocket rester his leg on Shuriken's thigh, leaning back slightly and resting his only hand on the bed.
It passed just a few minutes, not as if they were there for hours now, and seemed to be pretty distracted of talking about their own adventures and business to each other.
Rocket — Hahah! Yeah! I still remember when I got in a random phight years ago even before I lost my limbs, I punched that inphernal in the face sooo hard it even hurt!
Shuriken — Oh my... You sure it only hurted for you?
They laughed happily and giggled at their storytimes, just passing a great, calm time like a normal couple would do.
After just a brief moment on question, Shuriken didn't seem to noticed a slight sad expression on Rocket's face whenever he stopped talking, which made the vigilante perk up with curiosity.
He gently lifted his hand to reach out Rocket's cheek while he seemed to be lost in his thoughts staring at nothing, and caressed it with his thumb softly and gently.
Rocket looked up, almost as if his brain snapped back to reality as soon as he felt Shuriken's touch, and looked back at him, Shuriken having a soft but worried expression on his face.
Shuriken — Hey... what's wrong? Is something bothering you? You know you can always tell me if anything is happening.
Rocket — Ah- No, it's not important...
Rocket said while looking down the floor again, still with a bored and sad expression while Shuriken was still caressing his cheek.
Shuriken — It is really important indeed. Would you like to talk about it?
Rocket — Well- uh... I just- you know, it's just insecurities...
Rocket seemed to be struggling to openly express himself, even with his closest person next to him and in a private space, he just didn't enjoy to vent about anything.
Shuriken — Hmmm... We don't need to do anything you don't want to... It's okay, I just want you to be comfortable.
Shuriken replied, as he stopped caressing Rocket's cheeks, but instead, he wrapped his left arm around him and pulled him closer into a slight-side-hug, and Rocket inmediately snuggled against him, almost curling up while he still seemed to be worried.
Rocket — Sigh... It's not that, I just- kind of feel a bit off, like... I'm not enough or maybe I should improve a lot of things... you know, just the usual things I think about myself.
Shuriken — Mmm... well, you're enough for me. Maybe even more than you'd think! Don't worry about it, dear...
The corners of Rocket's lip almost turned into a smile thanks to the commentary Shuriken made, still with that worried gaze but now with a slight smile of warmness...
Rocket — I know... I'm just wondering. Am I too much? I know I'm a hot head most of the time but... I just wanna know if I'm too explosive or anything...
Shuriken — Eh, well... you're indeed explosive, but why should that be a bad thing? In fact, that's what I like about you. That's what you are anyways, remember?
The shark got caught off guard at the pink inphernal statement, and he could feel a slight warm run along his cheeks with a pink blush behind, giggling quietly while he still cuddled against Shuriken's side.
Rocket — Pfft-! Come on... I'm serious! You're just being clingy like always...
Shuriken — Well, yeah... but I'm being serious too.
They both giggled, as Shuriken kissed Rocket's temple, making him wag his shark tail while almost trying to hide off the obvious flush in his face by the warm comfort Shuriken was giving him.
Rocket — Heh! Geez... I sometimes wonder how can you and my father handle me...
Shuriken — Who can't handle this cutie face right here anyways!
Shuriken added, as he gently cupped Rocket's face with both of his hands, gently brushing his thumbs on his cheeks, until he began giving him popcorn kisses along his face, making Rocket giggle audibly and wag his tail once again, gripping himself at Shuriken's shoulders as an attempt to pull him away, but failing misserably and falling into the innevitable lovebomb of the pink inphernal with a warm smile on his face, erasing almost all of the worry he had a few seconds ago.
Rocket — Awh- stooop! Giggles... You're being ridiculous!
Shuriken didn't bother into stopping, he kept kissing him in the corner of his mouth, cheeks and everywhere else as long as it was Rocket's face.
After a moment passed, Shuriken finally stopped the kiss-attack he suddenly gave to Rocket, but something even SUDDEN happened after.
With no warning neither hint, Shuriken closed the small gap between his lips and Rocket's, embracing both into a warm but passionate kiss, their lips pressing together while he closed his eyes to enjoy the feeling for a bit. Rocket flinched and let out a small gasp at the sudden kiss, but he eventually just let go and kissed Shuriken back, cupping both sides of his face while Shuriken did too.
They stayed there for a while, kissing deeply but soft as if that was all that existed around them, until they remembered that they had lungs and needed to breathe...
The kiss broke slowly but abruptly, and both of them were panting slightly, their faces flushed and deep red from euphoria, even if the kiss just lasted a few seconds and looked at each other deeply, like trying to communicate between eyes.
Shuriken then sighed deeply, smiling softly at Rocket who was still dazed by the kiss and gave his cheek another gentle caress, before his other hand rested on his hip.
Shuriken — I guess I am ridiculous. But you know? I know how you feel. I mean, since the Darkage forced me to dye my horns just because I'm related to my sister, I've also been having a bit of insecurity... Even though, I try to remind myself that not everything is that bad. I'm still happy to at least been able of being here, with you. And my sibling of course-!
Shuriken — And now that I think about it... you actually sometimes make me forget about my problems. Do I do the same?
Rocket's cheeks went even redder after he said that, and he actually wondered for a second, before turning back at Shuriken with a shy but genuine grin, nodding in response before answering with words.
Rocket — Hmm... Yeah, you do.
Shuriken gave Rocket another warm smile too, and gave his cheek another peck for the last time while still smiling.
Shuriken — I'm glad.
Rocket — Hah! C'mon... you're too sweet.
They both giggled again, before Shuriken wrapped his arms tightly around Rocket, and followed their bodies together, falling back onto the mattress of the bed while still being pressed together, and he loosened his grip, hugging him close while caressing the back of his head and playing with his hair, even caressing his horns slightly.
Shuriken — You have somethin' else to say? Or are you ready for cuddles now?
The shark took a moment to think, still being held closely by Shuriken, and when he finally got it, he just hummed and wrapped his arm around him, nuzzling his face into his neck while his tail wagged faintly behind him, closing his eyes and inhaling Shuri's scent...
Rocket — Err, not really... Let's just sleep already.
Shuriken — Okay, Sharky... Mmhm!
Shuriken nodded happily, before hugging him completely and tugging him against his body, the warm already forming up between both of them as he closed his eyes, enjoying the moment and only hearing Rocket's soft and relaxed breathing for a few moments, before speaking again...
Shuriken — I love you, Rocket...
Rocket — Hmm? Ah... love ya too, Shuri.