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It was really sunny today. Ananas Dragon Cookie was simply enjoying the sunshine outside on the shore. Pineapple island was quiet for once, the mango Tribe had learned to be independant when Ananas whished for some alone time.
Currently, Ananas was sunbathing on the sand. Until a shadow fell over him. At first, he didn't mind; It was probably a cloud. But as the time passed and the shadow didn't go away, he opened his eyes, confused. "....?"
Ananas opened his eyes to see Pitaya Dragon Cookie staring at him, standing over him. Ananas flinched, taken by surprise. He hadn't even heard him coming ! Nor flying ! What kind of magic was that ?
"Awake, are ya ? I thought you'd be knocked away for at least another 12 hours~" Pitaya finally spoke.
"Pitaya ? What are you doing here ? What did i say about coming unannounced and uninvited to someone's home ? Go back to your valley." Ananas pointed to the general direction of the valley.
"i just got there, let me rest a bit first." Pitaya didn't give Ananas much of a choice and lay beside Him. "Anyway. It's rather peaceful today, don't you think ? The sun is hitting my scales justttt right." Pitaya spoke while stretching.
"One of the many perks of owning an island, i suppose. What brings you here ? Surely you didn't just come to watch me nap, did you ?"
"Just flying by, and i spotted you. Figured i'd say hello, but that was before the sun hit me like that." Pitaya had his eyes closed, one leg crossed over the other. Ananas lay completely still beside him, one hand held above his face, his fingers slightly spread, letting the sunlight filter through them.
"Not like what you usually do..."
"And ? It's not like it was a crime to come and say hello, right ?"
"....i guess."
Time passed. They stayed silent, enjoying the sun and the refreshing breeze. A nearby tree provided enough shade not to blind either of them too much.
"Wanna eat something ? I brought some fruits from the valley. If you wanna try 'em."
"it's alright, i'm not hungry. Thank you."
"You're welcome, my love."
Ananas didn't react at Pitaya's words. He simply nodded. As if that had always been a thing. The sun rose and set Slowly, turning the sky from Cyan to orange. Eventually, both of them woke up from their naps. Ananas, still half asleep, clung onto Pitaya's arm, looking for something warm. That something warm ended up being Pitaya, who didn't seem to mind one bit.
"Hungry yet or still not ?"
Ananas mumbled something, sounding a bit annoyed.
"Alright sleepyhead. I'm taking care of you for now. Until you wake up properly."
Pitaya scooped Ananas up, who didn't react, besides nuzzling his head against Pitaya's chest. Pitaya flew to Ananas's nest. Once there, he deposited Ananas on the pile of furs and pillow, then left to gather fruits. Once that was done, he came back to an Ananas still sleeping soundly.
"Alright, i'm back, sunshine, you have to wake up now. Or maybe you wanna die of hunger. It's a possibility too, ya know."
Ananas Slowly opened his eyes, yawning. He blinked slowly, focusing on where he was. He turned to face Pitaya, who looked way too proud of himself. Proud of what even ? It annoyed Ananas. That wasn't Pitaya's type to just....grin like that. Unless they pulled off the prank of the century or they won in a duel against someone like...Ananas or Longan.
"What is this ? I never saw that fruit before ?"
Ananas pointed to the fruit Pitaya was holding, rubbing his eyes with the other hand.
"I dunno. Just picked it up from a tree. I also have a Pineapple. I think you'd prefer those, since, you know."
"Yeah give me the.... that.... Pineapple."
Ananas grabbed the Pineapple by the leaves, disoriented. It felt lighter than it should, but whatever. Food is food.
While they both ate, they also spoke about mostly random stuff, and occasionally Longan's latest whims and orders about the cookies.
"The Sky is bright tonight."
Ananas looked outside, noticing the stars were very visible. The sky wasn't pitch black as it usually should. It looked almost magical. The water beneath was also reflecting the sky. You could almost make out the faraway galaxies.
"woow.....that's.....that's....."
"pretty, is it not ? That's not often you can see the stars so clearly."
".....yeah." Ananas walked closer to Pitaya, seeking warmth once more. Ananas was pretty warm himself, But Pitaya's heat was far better.
They looked at each other.
"You should come see me a bit more often.
"i'll try, Sunshine. I'll try. But you know, i'm a very busy dragon !"
Pitaya puffed out his chest, trying to look imposing and serious. It only made Ananas laugh. Pitaya didn't mind. He liked seeing Ananas happy.
They kissed, as if they've always done it before. It felt right. It felt Natural. It felt like Home. That warmth, Ananas woudn't trzde it for Anything else in the world.
"Wanna go for a quick flight together ?"
"Of course." Ananas replied, smiling warmly.
they toured the Archipelago. Ananas flew a bit behind Pitaya, looking at him earnestly the entire time. The air was cool, and the moon was high, and there were no clouds, offering a full visibility of the island. There were no cookies in sight, likely all sleeping. Ananas was so lost in thoughts, he never realised they were both at Pitaya's nest, until Pitaya cupped his cheeks.
"Wake up......"
Ananas snapped out of his thoughts, and found that he was staring at Pitaya. Then he realised Pitaya was cupping his cheeks. He blushed kind of a lot.
"hu.....hh.....wha... what ? I...." Ananas stamered, clearly embarassed, despite the earlier kiss. "How....i didn't mean.......oh god..."
Pitaya Chuckled, tracing circles on Ananas's cheeks with his thumbs. "Hey...hey, calm down....i'm here....you're here...there's no one else but us."
Ananas visibly relaxed, closing his eyes. His breating evened out. When he opened them again, Pitaya seemed somehow even more striking. He stared again, his cheeks flushing again. "Oh......."
"What ? Cat got your tongue ?"
Ananas looked around. He didn't really Remember anything currently. His memory was playing some tricks since the start of the day. He needed a bit of rest. And since they were both at Pitaya's nest, maybe he could sleep with him.
"yes, you can sleep here." Pitaya seemed to read into Ananas's thoughts. Ananas didn't question it. It saved him the embarassement of asking. "...thank you...."
Pitaya carried Ananas to his own nest, which was near the throne. As they settled both to sleep, Ananas looked at the throne. There were Dragontongue symbols, but none of them seemed to form any coherent words or sentences. And there was also a mirro nearby. Something Pitaya wpuld have definitively broken long ago and was never interested in anyway.
"huh...that's weird....."
"Hhhm ?" Pitaya woke up slightly. "What is it ?"
"Today.... it was weird....the text....the fruit....your nest....it's....it's a Drea—"
Pitaya covered Ananas's mouth. "Yes. Yes it's one. But don't say it." Ananas nodded, and Pitaya let go. "How much time until i wake up ?"
"i don't know. What ? In a hurry to leave me ?"
"you're funny...." Ananas remarked sarcastically. "I don't want to wake up. I want to stay a bit longer. Any problem with that ?~"
"A problem ? Never ! Stay as long as you need, Sunshine.
"Thanks....my love"