Error's POV
"You really thought that I wouldn't notice you leave our snuggles? And it'll take more than head pats to get me back to sleep!"Reaper says
"You certainly know how to pick them, Error."Romantica giggles
"UgHh, greAt...I'm g0iNg t0 hAndlE iDiOt #1 b3f0r3 gEtTiNg iNtO tHiS, bUt h0w muCh diD y0u h3aR?"I ask
"Bits and pieces starting from your phone call! And I want answers!"He says
"What is your imagination cooking up this time, Death?"She asks as I walk away
Oh who the hell knows....
A few minutes later I get rid of Gaster and return inside. She winks at me as Reaper sits next to her, pouting.
"What are you hiding from me, Error?"He asks
"YoU'rE oNe t0 tAlK wItH h0w jUmpY y0u gEt lAtElY. y0u maKe iT oBvi0uS tHaT y0u'rE hiDiNg s0m3tHiNg."I say
"Why do you have a rose from her? Correction, why did you give my Glitchy a rose?"
"It was simply a gift to congratulate on what he gained, Death. Romance is my department and I haven't seen some bloom as sweetly as yours. He certainly deserved some support after the other gods were questioning your relationship and doubting your family. If you let your imagination believe anything else, you should give him more credit."She says
He pauses for a moment, glancing down.
He really let his imagination run wild with beliefs? What else could he have...Wait, did he think SHE was into me by giving that rose? That WE were...? No, that's not it at all...He wouldn't be that insecure to think I'd love another...He trusts me...
"Then what haven't I caught onto that he needed to see you about?"He asks
"Who says it's any of your business? You'll find out when you do."She says
"Why the heck are you planning to get a blessing from a commitment god? And discussing marriage?"He asks
"DiD y0u h3aR wH0 wAs se3k1nG tHe bl3sSiNG?"I ask
"No, I just heard that it's making you happier than ever which I don't understand. Aren't you happy with me, Glitchy? Don't I make you happy?"He asks
Why is he asking that? He should know that he makes me happy. It's obvious. Wait...Did he really think I was looking elsewhere for happiness? Leaving him? Is that why he looks so hurt? Are you kidding me?
"How do you know that I'm not the one seeking the blessing, hmm? To find a life partner for myself? Error could simply be supporting me."She says
"What?"He says
"After eons of simply watching love stories blossom and wilt over and over, I start to crave some of that passionate happiness for myself. Error here has a lot more actual experience than I do in relationships so I have been looking for his help to secure a good relationship someday. He's seen plenty of UnderNovela for romance, helped support his son's marriage and subsequent child-raising to know what a stable family needs, and has been through plenty with you to know what a loving relationship requires. Besides, who is going to refuse to help me when I have the support of the god of destruction? You're very lucky to have a partner as skilled and supportive as him, Reaper."She says, making up a story on the spot.
Damn, she's good....This is a good cover-up though...
"And my children are a concern of yours because....?"He asks
"I don't want my desires to get in the way of family bonding! Error has a life to live after all!"She says
"Oh..."He says
"And this is why we don't eavesdrop or jump to conclusions, Death. You often don't know the whole story."
He nods, rubbing the back of his head nervously.
"So? CAn wE gO cUdDlE oR Do yOu hAvE mOrE qUeStIoNs?"I ask, crossing my arms
I notice the rose lose two petals and so does she. She leans closer to him with a frown.
"I advise you to stop your wild thoughts before they do some real harm."She says
He nods, getting up to join my side but I don't hold his hand. I open a portal, shaking my head.
"CaLl mE fOr tHoSe mEeTiNgS s0oN. LeT's gO, ReApEr."I say, marching through
It shuts behind him and I sit on the bed. Our bed. He sits beside me and I cross my arms.
"Hehe, sorry about that Glitchy. I guess I did let my imagination run wild. I mean, it is kind of ridiculous to imagine you ever getting married now that I think about it. Hehe...You don't seem like the marrying type."He says
I know he's just trying to make excuses to explain himself and smooth over his apology, but his words sting. They hurt more and I turn my head away as I try to understand it.
"I fiNd iT qUiTe rIdiCuLoUs tHaT yOu diDn'T tRuSt mE eNoUgH tHaT yOu nEeDeD tO eAvEsDrOp. RiDiCulOuS tHaT yOu wErEn'T cOnFiDeNt iN mE tO rEjEcT yOuR iDeAs tHaT I mAy lEaVe fOr sOmEoNe eLsE oR bE sUsPicIoUs oF hEr gIfT. AbSuRd tHaT yOu diDn'T tRuSt mY lOvE fOr yOu tHaT i'Ll sTaY aFtEr eVeRyThInG. GuEsS yOu'rE nOt tHe tRuStInG tYpE wHeN yOu dOn'T gEt yOuR cUdDlEs."I say, clenching my sleeves
I lay down with my back to him.
"Glitchy-"
"No. NoT. A. WoRd. YOu'vE sAiD eNoUgH. TaK3 tHe cUdDlEs y0u wAnTeD bEfOrE I dEcIDe tO sLeeP oN tHe cOuCh."
I don't want to kick him to the couch cuz then the bed will feel too cold and empty without him. That said, I pull the blankets up over myself to provide some space from him. He reluctantly wraps his arms around me and presses a kiss to the back of my skull. I shut my eyes, pressing my skull into the pillow as I feel my soul pound.
He says he wants a future with me...That we have a future...That we're happy...That I make him happy...But then he does and says this? "Not the marrying type"? "Ridiculous"? Why would he say that? Why doesn't he trust me to stay? Does he think I won't commit? After all I've done so far...Will he just laugh in my face if I try? I've been so sure about a yes but...what if he isn't going to say yes?
"I'm sorry, Glitchy..."
TBC
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Death's Destructive Family: DestructiveDeath Sequel
FanfictionThis is the sequel to my Destructivedeath story so if you didn't read that please read it first or you'll be lost(probably). Please enjoy otherwise with reading :D
