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“What do you think Derek would like as a gift?”
“He already appreciates your presence sufficiently, vessel.”
Avery sighed, gazing at the computer in front of him. It’s been hours that he’s been searching for the perfect gift for his boyfriend. Derek’s birthday is approaching, and Avery wants it to be perfect because it’s Derek’s first birthday after he almost sacrificed himself in Minecraft.
However, he couldn’t find a single thing that he believed Derek would like. Both of them have this little problem of infinite knowledge that makes them already know the whole story of a book or a movie before even reading/watching it. For Avery, it is not that bad since the King can, somehow, block some information from him, and Avery has his own way of convincing the eldritch; however, Derek doesn’t have the source of the curse inside his head like the slime guy.
So, books wouldn’t do, even though Derek loved them. Maybe some materials for Derek’s robotics thingamabobs? No, it would be too simple.
Well, he really likes Avery’s appreciation for gardening, right? Maybe… Wait, Avery just had the best idea!
“Flower meanings? Once more?” - The King interrupted, only to have Avery laughing at him . - “What?”
“Not only that. I’ll take Derek on a date as well. You said he already loves my presence, right? So not only will I give my presence, but also something that will always remind him of me.”
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Derek didn’t know why Avery insisted so much on them coming to this park so late. It wasn’t dark, but the sun was already setting down, and yeah, this hour not a lot of people stay in this place so they could be alone, but why?
“So… What are we doing?” - The knight asked, watching as Avery searched intensely for something inside his backpack.
“Did you forget it’s your birthday? With your infinite knowledge and all?” - Avery asked, looking confused at the other before going back to search for whatever he was looking for.
“I… No, I just… D-Didn’t care…” - Derek said that last part a bit lower, already knowing what the slime guy’s reaction would be.
“Well, I care! So that’s why I’ve made you this.” - Avery finally found the thingy.
He showed it to D3rlord3, a little button badge made of a blue orchid, a flower both the King and Derek already said that reminds them of Avery.
“It took me some time, but I finally made the flower stop falling down. I-I’ve talked with Hastur, and he said that ‘my presence was already enough for you,’ but I really wanted to give you something! So I thought, why not-” - Avery kept talking, so he didn’t notice when Derek got up and went to give him a quick kiss on the cheek. When the older one did it, the slime guy’s face flushed a pretty red, and he smiled softly at him.
“It’s perfect, thanks Aves.”
They spent some time in the park, talking and just enjoying each other’s presence.
~~~
When they returned home, Avery was almost sleeping on his feet. Derek cautiously guided him to his bedroom, letting him sleep on the bed.
Derek then went to his own bedroom, so he could write until he felt like sleeping. However, when he finally turned on his computer, he heard footsteps coming closer to his room.
He turned, only to see Avery’s frame shadowed on the door. Derek rubbed his eyes, looking at the figure.
“You ought to be resting.” - Avery said, and by how he said it, Derek knew it was the King.
“I don’t sleep so easily. Never did, and now with your curse, it’s even worse.” - He stated, turning off his computer because he knew his “writing time” was over.
“At least it is not something caused by me, is it?” - The King answered, coming closer to Derek and putting his arms around the knight’s shoulders. - “Would you like me to assist you in falling asleep? It could be my birthday gift.”
“Tempting offer, but no.” - Derek said, trying to get out of the King’s grip, only to be lifted up bridal style and carried towards his own bed.
Derek sometimes forgot that Avery is indeed very strong, since the guy had this slim frame. It made his cheeks burn at both the fact and what was happening right now.
When he was laid on the bed, Hastur came right along, lying by his side and cuddling with him. Derek didn’t refuse, even though he didn’t want it right now. He knew it would be useless to try to convince the King of the contrary.
“Did you have a pleasant birthday, my knight? Avery was determined to make it your best.” - The King said, his fingers coming to unwrap the other’s low ponytail, letting Derek’s hair be free. - “He is aware that you favor simplicity over extravagance, so I believe you appreciated it.”
Derek knew that Hastur was aware that he loved every bit of this day; however, he decided to indulge the god a little. - “It was perfect, thanks for asking.”
The King played with the other’s hair, entertaining himself. - “You are deserving of the utmost excellence, my knight. Given your accomplishments thus far, I find myself filled with admiration for you.” - He then smiled, gazing intently at Derek’s eyes.
“… Thanks, I guess.” - The knight responded, just wanted this to be over with.
Eventually, the King ended up sleeping, since he was still in Avery’s body and his body had needs. When the god finally slept, Derek got up to come back to writing.
However, he did not forget to put the button Avery had made him on top of his table, so he could look at it while the words were made out on the screen.