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“Here,” Dj tosses Superfish a blanket, he easily catches it due to freakishly fast reflexes. “Since I’m feeling nice, you can sleep in my bed tonight. I’ll be on the floor.”
“Aw, really, you’d do that, for me!” he replies, tauntingly while batting his eyelashes. Dj just rolls his eyes.
The boys get comfortable in their sleeping quarters. Superfish practically falls asleep right away. Dj can’t help but sit up and just stare. His hair rests so perfectly on his face, his eyelashes matching the complexion of his skin, his resting face which is rather calming. Dj snaps out of it. Oh my god what the hell this is Superfish I’m thinking about.
Dj lays back down, still staring up at the witch. He closes his eyes in attempt to fall asleep, however before he can get comfortable he hears a meow coming from his doorway.
“Awh, hello Aloo.” he whispers, petting the little furball in his lap.
Suddenly, the cat jolts up, meowing towards Superfish. Dj looks over and concern overcomes his pleasant expression. It seems the witch is…shaking? Dj stands up, looming over his bed. Is he having a nightmare? I assumed witches didn’t have those.
Aloo goes up and cuddles onto Superfish’s chest. The gazing figures thoughts are whirling, should I comfort him?
After much internal conflict, Dj goes into his bed, snuggling up behind Superfish. He puts his arm across the witches body and simply holds him. Superfish subconsciously adjusts himself to fit better into his arms.
Did his nightmare actually…stop? Dj realizes he should probably leave, but he seems too comfortable…
In the end, he stays for his own selfish reasons PLUS for Superfish’s sake.
Time skip: The morning 🥹
His green eyelashes slowly flutter open. Superfish is the first awake. He looks down and sees… Dj’s arm?! As puzzled as he is, it feels nice. His arms are safe and secure. After he hyper focuses on the arm, he realizes the position they’re in. Their legs are intertwined and Superfish is resting comfortably on Dj’s chest.
Before he can do anything about the pose, Dj wakes up. They lock eyes. He jolts up.
“Oh my god I’m so sorry, I know this looks weird but I promise I have a reason. You were having a nightmare and I-“
“It’s okay. I’m not upset.” Dj looks surprised at that statement. Superfish props himself up on his elbow, facing Dj. “It honestly felt nice..” he mumbles the last part.
The other boys face instantly becomes red. I honestly can’t tell if Superfish is being legit, or just teasing him.
“Are you making fun of me?” he asks.
“What?! Why would I?” Superfish replies sincerely. Dj doesn’t respond. They sit in silence for a few moments.
“Uhm, I have a question.” Dj nervously looks down and makes eye contact with his gorgeous yellow eyes. “What were you having a nightmare about?”
The pair of yellow eyes expand and look in shock, and then a wave of sadness washes over them.
“Sorry. That was too personal.”
“No, it’s okay. I don’t mind talking about it. We’ve known each other for a bit now.” Superfish takes a deep breath to steady himself. “I was having a nightmare about my childhood in Obscaria. The world wasn’t really…friendly. I saw murder and just… horrors at such a young age and-“ Dj cuts him off, pulling him into a warm, comforting embrace.
He’s stunned at first, but eventually hugs him back. “I’m so sorry that happened. No one should see such things as a child. You’re safe now.” Superfish tears up, no one’s ever him comforted like this.
“Thank you.” he whispers.