On Your Doorstep

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On Your Doorstep

They ended up on your doorstep, quite literally. Bloody, possibly. Bruised, most definitely, though the wounds may be mental. You probably don't know them from Adam, yet you couldn't find it in you to turn them away - whether they wanted you to or not. So you opened up your home, just for a little while.

But it's getting to be more than a little while. Both of you are finding a comfort zone, because you didn't simply open up your home. Admit it or don't, but you've opened up your heart all the same.

Their's is slowly following, if its reluctant at all.

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[hamham]

Hah! This is nothing, as I said. To a mortal, even one chosen by a devil, they may seem more devastating than they actually are. But I promise you this, Souda Kazuichi.

[He stops the other boy, taking one of his hands in his own bandaged one and bringing it to his lips. Before he continues speaking, he brushes a kiss to his knuckles.]

As long as you are in this pact with me, I shall not allow any fatal harm to befall me without your consent.

[He's made similar promises like this before, but it never hurts to reassure his partner.]

[eggcream]

[As his hand is brought to the other boy's lips, Souda's cheeks flush a little red, and he can't help himself from stuttering as he spoke.]

O-okay, I'll t-trust you... [He keeps his gaze to the side slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed at the cheesy gesture.]

B-but promise me you'll tell me whenever you get hurt, alright? I.. I don't want to get a call from the hospital before hearing it from you.

[hamham]

If it is within my power to do so then I shall grant such a wish!

[There's an almost dark chuckle as he lets go of the hand, dropping that arm back to his lap.]

[eggcream]

[He'll nod quietly, and begin dabbing peroxide on those cuts. Well, besides the one on his lip, of course, that had to just heal on it's own really.

And though he continued to be quiet, he worked diligently until his face was covered in bandages, cut and taped on with the medical tape. But though he's done with Gundam's face, he's not done fixing him up, yet.]

Alright, where's your other wounds. I know I saw you limping earlier, so fess up and show me.

[hamham]

Hghk... [There's almost a sheepish look at that, the breeder ducking his head down into his scarf again before stretching out his left leg. It should be easy to tell where the injury is, the pant leg over his shin slashed open and a gash showing plainly underneath it.]

That's all though, I assure you.

[eggcream]

...y'sure? [He gives Gundam a stern look, pointedly staring straight at his eyes.]

[hamham]

...positive. [He levels an even stare back at him, despite the fact that he's lying out his teeth.]

[eggcream]

...fine. [He might sound irritated, as he pours peroxide on the cut this time (as it'd be quicker than trying to dab it on with a towel.) And while he pours it on, he realizes that the gash was actually a bit too big for normal procedure. So, a little reluctantly, he quietly drags the suture kit over, and begins threading the needle.

Very quietly.]

[hamham]

[He also remains silent, watching Souda carefully. He had a feeling that would need stitches...]

[eggcream]

[Well at least he was prepared, because only after a moment of hesitation, he slides the needle through the skin and begins stitching it up, tugging a bit too hard and pushing it through the skin too hard. All while grimacing a bit, and hissing through his nose with each stitch.]

[hamham]

[He's not the only one grimacing, but still Gundam remains silent for the most part. After a few moments though he speaks up. It's a little hesitant, and as much as he's trying to keep the displeasure out of his voice it's still a little stiff with the pain.]

...I've managed to anger you, piranha, haven't I?

[eggcream]

[He stops mid thread, at that, and lets out a sigh.]

Yeah, to be honest, I'm pissed. I mean... we've been dating long enough for me to know you pretty damn well, but you're still hiding this kinda shit from me?

[hamham]

[...he sighs, looking away.]

I am not meaning to hide them from you. More, it is simply nothing you need to be concerned about. It is enough to ask that you take myself and my injured charge into your home as you have. I am capable of tending myself to a satisfactory level, and any less worry I can cause you is an ease on my conscious.

[eggcream]

...I'll worry about you anyway, you know. There's no freakin' way I won't. [Gundam no, don't act as if you're just going to bother him, Souda's someone who literally can't be bothered by his partner...]

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[hamham]

I'm well aware of that. [As much as he doesn't want you to worry about him, he understands that that's something that can't be helped.]

Which is why, when possible, I would like to give you less to worry about. A creature such as myself...my lifestyle is naturally dangerous. The beasts I tame are ferocious and wild. The devils that follow in my footsteps thirst for my blood.

...keeping a pact with someone like me would understandably difficult to maintain. Mortals naturally worry about those they've grown attached to.

[hamham]

I do not want you to worry about me when I return from mere skirmishes like this. These wounds...I've been in battles far worse than that and have sustained injuries of a greater threat before. These are nothing.

[eggcream]

[He listens patiently, feeling annoyed not only at Gundam, but really, more at himself. He was mad that Gundam hid stuff like injuries from him, but he was more mad that he thought Gundam didn't trust him when he just..... didn't want to worry him more. Goddamnit, it's like he doesn't even have a reason to be mad!

So, after a long moment of silence and thinking, Souda moves close to Gundam, and presses his own lips against his. Though, the kiss only lasts for a few seconds, before he gives Gundam's split lip a light, but irritated, bite.]

[hamham]

[There's an immediate tensing as the mechanic draws in close, expecting a kiss and holding his breath when a kiss is what he receives. It's still a little difficult to adjust to the physical contact and affection...

Not that this feeling of slight unease gets to last long, Gundam wincing immediately at the bite. Light or not, it's still broken open and sore. Though he doesn't exactly pull back, he does lean a little away, staring him down through narrowed eyes.

Ow you piece of shit that hurts.]

[eggcream]

[Well luckily the bite doesn't last too long at all, but.. he's going to lick a little of the blood off his lip before returning back to the needle work, with a grin on his face.]

[hamham]

[Long or not, still ow? But there's a smile on Souda's face, so he's satisfied. If he has to endure a little pain for that, it's worth it.

And speaking of endure, he manages to remain quiet through the suturing process, though by the end of it his jaw is a little sore from gritting his teeth how he was.]

You are free to put the needle away. I can promise that is the only laceration that would need such treatment.

[eggcream]

[After a second of hesitation, he cleans off the needle and places it back in the kit.]

Okay, do you wanna take care of the rest now..? [He's not asking because he doesn't want to do it himself, but because he knows that Gundam would probably want to finish the job because of his pride.]

[hamham]

They will be fine if left unattended for a small while. I would first prefer to make sure this son of Sphinx is fed properly.

[He carefully gets to his feet, turning to pick the cat up afterward.]

Do you...still happen to have any food left over from last time?

[eggcream]

Y-yeah, in the pantry. [He'll get up as well, and clean up the medical supplies a bit.]

[hamham]

Then allow us to make haste! This little one must be starved...

[To the pantry!]

[eggcream]

[After the supplies are out of the way, Souda stretches a little before leading Gundam into the kitchen. He points towards the pantry as he makes way to the cupboard, to fetch a bowl for the cat to eat out of.]