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1x stood outside the killer shared cabin, where a field of grass and flowers resided; lost in thought.
He thought about many things, but certainly about the round he just lost.
There was always something so painful about losing a round for 1x.
Maybe it was his ego; after all, he was Telamon’s equivalent, as much as 1x hated to admit. But that correlation came with 1x’s skill in swords being sharper than his very own daemonshank’s. Not only that, but being above average among any average Robloxian.
Losing was basically one of the biggest blows to his ego; he couldn't explain why he lost. He was one of the most powerful beings here. And yet, losing did something to 1x. But he was distracted today, hyperfocused on someone.
The newbie killer, better known as Azure.
He didn't know particularly why he was so hyperfixated on this killer; after all, whenever someone new gets captured by The Spectre, 1x never gave even a second glance at the newbies. Just continued on his trail.
But Azure, 1x’s brain merely couldn't shake off the thought of Azure. They never talked often, only had a few exchanges here and there. 1x only knew a few key pieces of Azure's life. But not enough to be so transfixed on the individual.
1x plucked a flower from the ground, tracing the spiky purple petals; it didn't help that the flowers he was surrounding himself with were nightshades and some other yellow flower; but it was better than going back to that hell of a cabin.
1x glanced at the sky, staring at the endless void that was the night. Or maybe it was day; there wasn't much sense of time in The Spectre’s realm. At least it was peaceful here.
Crunch.
Crunch.
1x’s head turned in alert to the sudden noise.
It was Azure.
1x nearly let out a groan at the sight, the one person he wanted to avoid seeing. Was The Spectre out to get him in particular?
Azure seemed to not utter a word, instead opting to just sit right next to 1x, plucking a nightshade from the ground.
1x stared in curiosity at Azure; he always seemed quite shy to 1x. Not speaking much, instead preferring to be on his own. 1x actually preferred that about Azure; with all the rambunctious people, having a quiet one was pretty nice.
Azure finally noticed 1x’s curious stare, turning his head to 1x. Azure’s eyes were pretty purple, one that almost made 1x’s eyes sparkle; an almost ghost of a smile was on Azure’s face, but just enough to make 1x blush for merely a second before 1x turned his head to hide his slightly red cheeks.
Very awkward silence still lingered in the air between the two. 1x crumpled the once delicate nightshade he held in his hand and threw it somewhere on the nearby hill. 1x heard some shuffling to the right of him, most likely Azure just doing whatever.
“Hey… 1x1x1x1?”
1x sharply turned to Azure, originally a sharp glare on his face, before disintegrating into a much softer expression. Azure had fully turned his body to 1x, a very shy look on Azure’s face as he held up a few assortments of flowers to 1x.
“I uh- Just noticed you at the cabin a bit ago; you looked angry when you lost that round.” Azure pushed the bundles of flowers closer to 1x, heat creeping up on Azure’s face as well. 1x never knew how to handle delicate things like flowers, but regardless, he took the flowers out of Azure’s hand, gently tracing the petals once again.
“I uh, I know you don’t exactly seem like the type, but do you happen to like flowers as well?” 1x lifted his head up; Azure’s face looked much calmer than it was before. 1x didn't think about the question much; he never had much of a value for living things anyway.
“No, no, I don’t have an interest in flowers. Nor anything related to biology.” 1x glanced back at Azure, who had a small frown plastered on his face. 1x’s heart clenched and shrank at the sight. “Although, I… Still appreciate the gift you gave me. They're nice, I suppose.” 1x slightly backtracked. Not like he was lying; he really did love them.
Azure merely let out a small smile, tilting his head in a way that made 1x’s heart nearly stop itself for a second. “Mmmn, yeah, you did seem like that type. It’s okay, I suppose.” Azure mumbled slightly, a disappointed tone in his voice. Azure scooted slightly closer to 1x experimentally.
1x’s breath hitched for a second, his body tingling at him from nerves. Why was he acting like this, 1x your a grown-ass man!? But regardless, he didn't move. Instead just stared at Azure awkwardly, playing with the stem of the flowers Azure gave him.
One of Azure’s tentacles took one of the flowers out of 1x’s hands. 1x merely stared in flustered confusion as the tentacle put the flower in 1x’s hair.
“You know, you actually look pretty with nightshades in your hair,” Azure muttered, practically tilting his head on purpose at this point as he squinted at the flower. The tentacles moved rhythmically on their own, plucking nightshades from the ground and putting them in 1x’s hair.
Meanwhile, 1x continued to get more flustered the more time passed, even if at max it was only 2 minutes. His hands became clammy, and a slightly red hue accompanied 1x’s cheeks. He didn't even try to hide it at this point. He was too transfixed on Azure to care.
Azure got bolder; a slight shy smile crept up on his face as he stared at the work on 1x’s hair. Slowly, Azure reached out his hands to cup 1x’s face, his tentacles floating idly by.
“1x, why do you trust me?” Is all Azure asked; he knew for a fact 1x never let even a hand near him, let alone even let anything go this far. 1x couldn't answer, just merely moved himself closer to Azure.
“I know it may sound sappy, but… The reason I was so mad after I lost that round was I was distracted, distracted by you, Azure. Now I guess I know why.” 1x chuckled out; Azure's face softened up, a tiny bit of blush appeared on his face at the comment.
1x merely held Azure’s arm in return. Taking the last flower in his own hand and putting it in Azure’s hair. His face leaning closer to Azure’s.
They both didn't move even for a second, just merely staring into each other's eyes. As if waiting for a sign that they could move. That this was okay, or simply admiring the beauty of one another.
One of them closed the distance.
It was merely a brush on the lips, a question. Something faint, but yet very real to both of them. More than just a moment. 1x’s face entirely turned red, but decided to go for a kiss as well. Azure’s tentacles brushed 1x’s waist, holding them closer.
It was a slight continuous cycle; one would end the kiss, and the other would start a new one. Eventually, they both pulled away, Azure wrapping his full body around 1x’s and hugging him.
1x’s heartbeat was rapid, a rhythm that Azure hummed out timidly as he closed his eyes. Both of their faces were tomato red. Although they both had a cheesy smile on their faces.
“So… What uh- What does this mean for us-?” 1x asked, finally brushing his fingertips at Azure's waist. Azure opened his eyes and merely hummed.
“We can figure that out… Soon, dear. Let’s just have this moment to ourselves.”
1x’s breath hitched at the nickname, to which Azure chuckled at that. But 1x nodded slowly, closing his eyes in peace.
They can figure out everything later; right now. Both of them shall bathe in their peace. They deserve it; they love each other.