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“Even monsters with a heart of hatred yearn for the touch of another.”
1x’s heart lacked any motivation. Even simply getting up made his legs let out a twitch of revolution, his brain groaning as if dramatically saying, ‘I don’t have the energy for this.’
Even the Spectre seemed to notice, not dramatically. He just merely never put him in rounds anymore… Even 1x didn't know why, but never dared to complain.
1x’s been bedrotting for who knows how long, not like he kept track. Time never seemed to matter here anyway. There was no sun nor moon to greet anybody: just silence and occasional voices.
1x never technically needed much; he wasn't mortal per se after all. Maybe sleep was nice; food and water were never necessary. Being a 4th dimensional being had some positive quirks.
And nobody seemed to worry, maybe c00lkidd… Not one person came to check on him over the past few days.
1x looked through the window; an endless blue hue stared back. No moon, no sun. Just absence. 1x accepted that as just a fact, never wished for anything more. Honestly, he preferred it that way.
Knock, Knock, Knock.
1x’s attention snapped to the door; a silent glare possessed his face. The knock sounded quite… Polite. Definitely not the annoying people; regardless, he still didn't want anyone inside.
But the person thought otherwise, just entering themselves.
It was unmistakably Azure; his natural purple color did blend in with the room, although his eyes 1x could recognise from anywhere. A very bright purple that 1x’s eyes always naturally drifted to.
“1x, been a bit since we’ve seen you,” Azure spoke, or the hat. Azure seemed to have some sort of problem with speaking, so instead the hat would speak for him. Despite the raspiness in its voice, there was a layer of concern that 1x couldn't understand why he would have for someone like him.
Azure stepped forward; the silence in the air surrounding them almost felt unbearable for both of them. 1x let out a groan, slightly shifting his arms to prop himself up from bed so he was at least facing Azure.
“And that shouldn't have been any of your concern. Quit barging into my room when I don’t reply.” 1x replied, a tone filled with enough grumpiness and annoyance to make Azure’s eyes roll. Instead of snapping back, Azure simply sat on the bed with 1x.
“Just leave me be, Azure. What I do and where I am is none of your business. Why must you be so insistent?” 1x snapped, shifting positions so his knees hugged his body, arms supporting the act.
Azure’s tentacles twitched as he squinted at 1x; he looked like he would almost snap. Azure was not one to stay patient. But instead, his hands reached out towards 1x’s, grabbing hold of them.
1x felt an almost boiling heat upon the touch, the urge to snap and pull away almost irresistible. Despite the feeling radiating through his body, he kept his hands where they were enveloped. Maybe it was the fact that he barely spoke to anyone for days. That can drive even the loneliest soul insane.
“1x. It’s been days since we’ve seen you. Can’t I at least be a little concerned for you? You haven't even been in any rounds.” Azure pointed out, his eyes almost feeling like they were trying to peek into 1x’s hateful soul.
1x merely responded with a growl, his head tilting in confusion. The action made Azure almost giggle out, but instead let out a tiny smile. Slowly, as not to spook 1x, Azure pulled him closer to himself; gently enveloping 1x’s body with tentacles.
The action almost caught 1x by surprise, the action almost revolting against his usual tough-guy nature. Even with nobody here, it sent a tiny bit of shame and anger to 1x’s brain. But also some type of comfort. And maybe, even with everything 1x was about, he could let this happen.
Azure smiled to himself, silently lifting his hands from 1x’s waist to his hair, slowly grooming through it. Azure’s eyes narrowed; it was almost filthy. It was expected, but seeing 1x in this condition, even from the very beginning, sent a pit in Azure’s stomach.
“Your hair’s greasy…” Azure muttered; 1x let out an eye roll at that, body slightly tense from all this touch. “I know you won’t tell me what’s wrong, your not that type of person… But, can’t you just let yourself get up with me? Just for a moment.”
1x merely let out a tiny grumble, putting the back of his head on Azure’s shoulder. Heat crept up to 1x’s cheeks at the bold action, but Azure just smiled and kept combing his fingers through his hair, a massage that 1x was deeply comforted by. It almost distracted him from how odd 1x himself was acting.
The smell of nightshade’s enveloped 1x’s senses like a relaxing melady, focusing on the massage on his scalp and the almost addicting smell of Azure was enough to let 1x’s eyes close shut, a small and barley noticeable smile ghosting his lips.
For once, even as the monster 1x was, he could let himself be vulnerable for one time. After all, Azure was the best person to be vulnerable around. They were both monsters in there own right, but Azure was just usually more gentle.
And so, 1x quietly let his body fall asleep. His soft breathing making Azure hold him more tenderly then before, they could talk about everything later. For now, this is where they both wanted to be.
“Love you, 1x.”