broken heart-strings (seer x embalmer, +more ships apparently)

twenty

The sound of angered footsteps stomping up to the manor made Eli giggle. He knew that Aesop was going to be pissed he failed right at the end, but the sounds coming from him were far more amusing than he assumed. 

Eli had a plan. He was going to catch Aesop before he went back into the manor. As soon as he saw him walking up towards the door, Eli jumped up and ran out, meeting Aesop halfway there. The taller boy held a scowl, as the person he loved ran up to him. He was too angry to really smile. 

Aesop looked at the boy in front of him, his fists still clenched by his side. He made sure to lower his voice and stay calm when he spoke. "Yes?"

Eli smiled brightly, grabbing Aesop's hand and dragging him away from the main door and started going around the manor. Aesop didn't have the will to fight back, as his stiff body got dragged around the manor by the one who he loves. 

When they got below Eli's window, they stopped, and Eli turned around to face the angry other. 

"I decided to spectate the match. That was a harsh game, don't you think?"

Aesop sighed. He refused to be angry with Eli, even if he's mad. Everything in him wanted to scream something along the lines of 'did you just bring me back here to tell me that?! really?!' but he didn't. 

"Yeah, it was shit. I'm sorry you saw me fail like that."

"No! No, it was fine! I've failed so much worse! Don't worry about it!"

Eli got closer, his hand coming up and caressing Aesop's cheek gently. The taller boy couldn't help but smile and put his own hand on Eli's shoulder. They hadn't kissed since that time in the hallway, though it was like they were constantly looking to each other like lovers.

It made Aesop sick to his stomach. He wanted to kiss Eli. He wanted to be his lover, not just look at him like one. He wanted to be able to touch him and talk to him whenever he wanted. Aesop loves Eli. 

He just looked at Eli's face, leaning in closer. He wasn't going to kiss him, just get close enough for Eli to make the decision. His mask slipped down his face, as he got close. His lips got close enough that the now very shocked Eli could feel his hot breath pressing to his own lips. 

Without any hesitation, Eli jumped up, wrapped his arms around Aesop's neck, and connected their lips. It felt even more natural than the times before, and it was like they just flowed together. 

When they pulled away, Aesop's hands had managed to travel to Eli's waist and hips. He ran his hand over Eli's hip gently, looking at him. "So... do you fell any better?"

Aesop's red face nodded gently, as he kept a loose hold of Eli's body. He really didn't want to let go. He just wanted to hold him forever. All he wanted was to go up to the room and fall asleep with Eli in his arms. Memories of what Joseph has done to him over the time at the manor. 

He looked at Eli gently, not knowing what to say. He wanted so bad to be Eli's boyfriend. Asking him was something he did not fancy though. He bit his lip gently, knowing that he wanted to ask soon.

"Eli... what are we?"

The question came out without consent. Aesop felt his own body tense, but Eli smiled and ran a hand through the other's beautiful hair. "What do you... want to be?"

Aesop sighed, pulling Eli closer. Eli melted into the other's chest, allowing Aesop to hold him in a hug. "I love you. I love you so much, and I really don't know how to explain it. It's definitely not a friend type of love-"

"Well I fell the same about you, baby." 

Aesop relaxed, holding Eli tightly. He almost started swaying on his feet, but tried his best to stay steady. 

"Why did you never tell me?" he asked gently, stroking the smaller boy's hair. 

Eli grunted in response. "Why did you never tell me?" he responded, smiling into Aesop's chest. 

"Because I was scared. I thought you hated me so much." 

"I thought you hated me too."

Aesop sighed, rubbing the smaller boy's back. 

"What do you want to be, Eli? I think you can assume what I want."

Eli laughed. he knew exactly what Aesop was trying to say. The brunette didn't feel embarrassed or weird at all. He was sick of it. He was sick of the mental breakdowns. He was sick of all of it. he just wanted what he wanted and nothing was going to stop him. 

"I want exactly what you do."

Aesop just giggled. Eli couldn't help but do it too.

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After their conversation, the two decided that... maybe it wouldn't be too bad to have a relationship. They were back in Eli's room. Eli was sitting on the bed cross legged, smiling like crazy at Aesop's quiet ranting. The taller boy was pacing back and forth, talking about how this would all work. 

"So of course, this has to be unspoken. We won't speak of it to anyone, right?"

Eli rolled his eyes. "Yeah I guess. I mean, after awhile, only if it works out well, we can tell our close friends."

Aesop nodded gently. "Slowly. We should take this slowly. Both of us are fucked up people, and this is a change." 

"Oh my god..." Eli rolled his eyes again, standing up and walking over to Aesop to calm him down. He put his hand on the other's shoulders, standing up tall and placing a small kiss on both corner's of Aesop's mouth. The taller boy immediately felt warm and fuzzy from it. 

"Calm down. Stop discussing it. Let's just let it ride, okay?"

Aesop, penetrated with anxiety, nodded gently. He felt tired, after everything that had happened today. "Can we please take a nap?"

Eli nodded gently, quickly flipping the lights off and leading his  b o y f r i e n d  to the bed that they were both staying in for the time being. 

It wasn't long before they both fell into the endless world of slumber. 

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Okay this chapter was u h h h weird to write. I'm sorry?? But i'm not?? Idk I just thought it would be a great time to start their relationship!! :)

I hope you all enjoyed reading. Like always, thank you all so much for reading, and I hope you guys have a great day!! If you want, you can tell me what you think! See you later, my lovelies!! 

-Mags++