Welcome to The Duality of Man, an original animanga role-play that features numerous supernatural creatures. Unfortunately, these various species have distanced themselves because of the war that occurred thousands of years ago, plaguing some with eyes that only see their dualism. While others meddle themself with their differences, two groups fight, each attempting to eliminate the other in for their definition of worldly peace. These two groups of the Terror Response Syndicate (TRS) and the Assembly of Phantoms (AP). With individuals fighting merely over their differences, it brings uncertainty to the outcome of this war.
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Yours Truely,
The Staff
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Summer 2024
Heat has broken through into a glorious summer. The snow has entirely dried through the spring, leaving to the brilliance of the warmer months. Terror activity has risen as people are brought out of their homes, leaving the TRS in a position of consistent work. Each are attempting to maintain victory in the endless struggle for power.
Since the wonderful members of TDOM enjoy the site enough to play around on it, this thread is to assist with the site's tidying! Functionality is important and we want to make the site functional even if its activity will be minimal at best!
Constantly, Zeke discovered reasons to worry about his beloved Kiernan, the wonderful man bringing him great joy throughout those years he endlessly crushed on him. Dreams of dating and loving the kitsune always filled the dragon's mind. Their intertwined fingers manifested intense happiness as Zeke stood alongside his boyfriend. Mutually shared warmth prompted Zeke to smile reassuringly at the long-haired man he adored. Despite Kiernan's dishonest tendencies, nothing could shatter the concept of him being a special individual in the former dragon's life.
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The beautiful blush painting the dark-haired kitsune's face a shade of red caught Zeke's attention. A lip-tight, friendly smile carved into the dragon's face as he stared, mesmerized by those enchanting facial features Kiernan had. Fortune arrived on his doorstep the moment he realized his feelings for the long-haired man still existed. Things improved from there, an elated Zeke officially inviting his boyfriend to live in his parents' household with the belief his parents would approve. The Durmonts knew Kiernan was a good man and a family ally.
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"I am certain," Zeke whispered, smiling. "They know you're good Kier. I am sure they would be happy to invite you to stay."
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Years ago when Zeke dated Sophia, his parents purchased a queen-sized bed for the former lovebirds to share. The invitation arrived with the belief Kiernan planned on sharing the bedroom with him, a delightful notion for Zeke. Struggles with nightmares and abrupt panic attacks manifesting from those nightmares made the idea of sharing the room pleasant. At least with Kiernan laying beside him, Zeke could trust there was somebody there to whisper soothing words or at least, the dragon hoped the kitsune was willing.
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Only moments later was the sleeping on the couch mentioned, Zeke's eyes widened as he locked his gaze on Kiernan. A small frown crossed the former general's face as he sheepishly glanced away. Rapidly, the dragon's heart was beating inside his ribcage as his mind desperately grasped for words.
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"Actually... um... I was hoping... we could share a room?" Zeke explained nervously. "I mean... I... I... liked... the idea... because... sleep difficulties..."
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Each word quieted as Zeke approached the end of his sentence, uncertain if Kiernan would agree to share a room. Subtly, the dragon hinted at his nightmares and the desire for company whenever his breath grew quick and fear conquered his heart. A simple return squeeze caused a smile to twitch onto the short-haired man's lips. The question was answered with a small nod, Zeke tightening his grip around Kiernan's hand automatically. Walking down sidewalks always sparked anxiety for the PTSD burdened man despite the action being normal for a majority of people.
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When the moment arrived to raise from the office chair, Zeke accepted the offer helped and was hauled to his feet. Information was provided by Kiernan about the hotel's location, a nod accompanied by a smile acting as the dragon's response. Once prepared, Zeke followed the kitsune through the threshold. Together, they walked down the hallway, Zeke maintaining a firm grip on his boyfriend's hand as he followed. As a pair, they approached the front door in preparation to exit the Durmont family home. Smoothly, the former general slipped his feet into some black sandals before they opened the front door.
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Sunlight warmed Zeke's flesh as they exited the cool, air-conditioned home. Broadly, the large man grinned, taking a deep breath before exhaling the wonderful fresh air.
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"It's beautiful outside, eh?" Zeke stated, glancing at Kiernan.
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Undoubtedly in Zeke's mind, Kiernan would enjoy the pleasant summer weather considering the man was a fire kitsune. Once again, the dragon tightened the grip around his boyfriend's hand, joyously thinking of how people would finally see them as a couple. Everything about their relationship felt right, as though fate's strings pulled them together, their destinies intertwined like their fingers; romantically and meant to be together. Within minutes, Zeke arrived at the hotel with Kiernan, the pair entering and heading to his boyfriend's hotel room.
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Mere minutes were spent inside the room, Kiernan walking over to grab a suitcase before returning to the door. Astonishment flashed in Zeke's brown eyes. It appeared his boyfriend downsized plenty to live inside the small hotel room without issue. A frown breached the muscular man's smile, however, he remained silent as they returned to the front desk. When they arrived there, Kiernan requested to check out, the woman behind the counter doing the necessary steps before wishing them a good day and favouring the couple with a friendly smile.
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Silently, the dragon watched as the attractive man placed the receipt into the suitcase before closing it. Afterwards, they exited the hotel, returning to the wondrous, natural heat of the pleasant late morning. Only when they left did the dragon's eyes locked on Kiernan, worry obvious.
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"... You must have really downsized," Zeke commented softly.
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No matter what happened, Zeke always found himself concerned over Kiernan and his well-being. While worry existed, it was accompanied by those sparks of love in the short-haired man's brown eyes. In slow motion, Zeke squeezed his boyfriend's hands, gently tugging him closer. Prayers entered the former general's mind as he hoped Kiernan would explain the sudden downsizing to merely a suitcase.
Days had passed since Zeke was reunited with his children at the Lorsette airport for some unfavourable circumstances involving the sudden death of Sophia Lockwood, the biological mother of the children. When they were brought together once again, the fatherly dragon gave his children tight hugs and comforting words; it was his occupation as a parent. The dragon wished the reason behind his children being returned to him consisted of happier matters, however, misery appeared ready to cause mischief over the past months.
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Fortunately, Zeke's parents were prepared to surrender more of their spare rooms in favour of offering refuge for the children alongside their adult father. His parents were always on the wealthier side because of his father's long-time occupation as a TRS Elite Hunter. The warm, early May afternoon was pleasant, Zeke's parents taking Emily and Lucas out for a tour of the area. Locations had changed since the 27 years Zeke last lived in Lorsette. Even with those changes, the bustling and dangerous Newfoundland city was the dragon's home. Fortunately, with his arrival home came a familiar face who Zeke was excited for his children to eventually meet.
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Thus, once his parents left, the dragon took the opportunity to invite his Kiernan over. The former General was hoping the kitsune would stay long enough to be introduced to the shining lights of joy in Zeke's life, his precious children. Taking things slowly with Kiernan was important to the dragon. For years, they were separated only to become reunited over the months spent recovering from the traumatic incident in British Columbia. Over those days, something sparked, those romantic feelings held for centuries reawakening fully immediately after he began interacting with Kiernan.
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The former general fell hard for Kiernan, it was the reason he wished for Emily and Lucas to eventually meet him, but patience was important. Half an hour after his parents left with his kids, the dragon fetched his phone while he returned to his bedroom. The phone was turned on and quickly unlocked, Zeke, tapping the text messenger app on his phone. The dragon's grip was adjusted as he began tapping the keys to text Kiernan.
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Hey, want to come over for a bit? My parents took the kids out for a little bit. I'm going to do some chores, but I would like the company. If you're fine with that. 🙂
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A smile traced Zeke's face as he placed the phone on his bedside table before changing from his "pyjamas" and into some fresh clothing. Hesitantly, the dragon's fingers grabbed the fringes of his shirt, a deep breath being sucked into his lungs before being blown out slowly. Just breath, stay calm, everything is okay. Beneath the loose-fitting, white t-shirt was a horrendous mess of scars. The former general closed his eyes tightly before pulling off the shirt and grabbing the white button-up short-sleeve.
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Eyes remained closed as the dragon's fingers fumbled the buttons, nervous about viewing those scars. His breathing picked up until progress was gradually made, Zeke finally calming when he buttoned the third down from his neck. A slow, shaky breath escaped the dragon's lips as his brown eyes opened, staring down at the shirt. Breath... you're okay, there is nobody here to hurt you. Once finished, Zeke checked for a reply, smiled and left the room to begin doing chores on his parent's behalf. Currently, the dragon was a jobless man, therefore, he frequently accomplished household duties for his parents.
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Quickly, Zeke accomplished the few chores he placed on his list. Washing dishes, vacuuming and starting some fresh loads laundry before grabbing some swiffer dusters to clean the living room. The soft cloth was unfolded, the side designed for the duster secured onto the device. With everything ready, he reached up and dusted the fan before hearing an expected knock on the front door. Gleefully, the dragon hurried to answer, where he discovered his long-haired friend who he adored greatly.
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"Hey, Kier. How are you?" Zeke began before allowing Kiernan inside. "I'm dusting the living room, care to join me?"
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When an agreement was provided, Zeke closed the door behind the kitsune with a broad smile. The dragon led the dark-haired beauty into the living room with an elated skip to his step. The dragon was prepared to begin a conversation when the familiar sounds of a vehicle's quiet rumble brought his attention to the window. Quietly, Zeke watched as his family exited the car, confirming that they returned home earlier than expected.
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"Oh... they're home early," Zeke murmured quietly before smiling at Kiernan. "Hey... maybe you would like to meet my kids?"
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Another agreement was provided, thus, the dragon promptly put the duster down before exiting the living room to greet everybody in the foyer. Exhilaration roamed through his veins, the time finally arriving for Kiernan to meet his bundles of absolute joy, Emily and Lucas.
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[ Let me know if anything needs to be changed since there is some acute power-playing so we get to the scene we need. I am sorry if this is messy, I wanted to make it practical without it becoming downright convoluted. x.x This takes place a few days after Zeke met them at the airport. If you're confused, just message the Durmont Family group so anybody possibly having similar misunderstandings or change requirements can get their answer as well. ]
A frown remained on Zeke's face as he stared at Kiernan's handsome face. Worrying over Kiernan arrived naturally for the dragon since the man frequently handed them over on a silver platter. However, the former general preferred being provided knowledge about his boyfriend's woes as opposed to being fed lies or silence in response to those concerns. Constantly, Zeke worried himself with Kiernan's health, his intense love for the kitsune feeding those worries further. After loosening the hug, the dragon reached around, grabbing his boyfriend's hand and intertwining their fingers.
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Reassurance was Zeke's objective so Kiernan would be completely forthcoming about the reason he lived in a hotel room opposed to his apartment. Disappointingly, the dragon knew his friend was prone to dishonesty to avoid worry or trouble, however, he always successfully detected those lies. Alas, years had passed since the childhood days where Zeke consistently caught Kiernan's lies; it allowed for honesty between them. Briefly, the dragon prayed his skills were still prepared to notice the minor calls his boyfriend made when lying.
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The short-haired man disliked when his boyfriend lied, however, Zeke learned centuries ago that Kiernan oftentimes lied to avoid people worried over his well-being. A subtle hint of determination flaring in the dragon's brown eyes as he listened to the kitsune's words, completely unaware the man could be telling half-truths. Each word was listened to before Zeke smiled softly at his boyfriend.
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"Well... you could stay here. My mom did say 'you might as well live here'..." Zeke offered bashfully, his cheeks turning a slight shade of red. "I mean... they wouldn't mind Kier... You're like family."
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Affection was evident in Zeke's eyes as he insisted Kiernan stayed inside the Durmont household. The dragon knew his parents would enjoy having Kiernan live inside the large house. Furthermore, the scene his mother witnessed would only increase the motivation to allow the kitsune to stay. The idea of living alongside the long-haired man was exhilarating for Zeke, his devotion to his mental anchor being endless. Innocent thoughts of watching movies together, snuggling throughout their sleep and other adorable couple things entered Zeke's mind.
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Slowly, the frown broke into a broad smile, the dragon giving Kiernan a reassuring squeeze. The concept of increasing his time spent alongside Kiernan was amazing, however, Zeke also wanted to relieve the man's bank account by getting him out of an expensive hotel room.
Every second he held Kiernan was a heavenly encounter for Zeke, mostly because of the warmth between himself and the kitsune. These precious moments shared between the new couple sparked immense feelings of absolute joy for the former general. These instances of softness were well-received by the PTSD burdened man and allowed serenity to travel through his veins. The present of calmness was always welcomed to the man struggling through the turmoil of mental problems. The ramifications of being horrendously tortured was a ghostly presence which lingered with anyone forced through traumatic circumstances.
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Breathing was soothed despite the closeness, Zeke holding his boyfriend tightly. The dragon’s brown eyes observed Kiernan scrolling through the options before picking a location for their vacation. While they searched, Zeke's cheeks burned red because of Kiernan's confession to being happy in their relationship. A soft smile stretched across countenance as he tightly embraced the long-haired man, the mutual happiness creating a few heart flutters. Comfort returned, allowing Zeke to proceed with snuggling his sweet, beautiful Kiernan while they searched for a proper destination for a well-needed session of serenity.
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Perhaps things were moving quickly, but passionate emotions quieted those thoughts. Centuries of desiring a relationship with the kitsune made Zeke comfortable in the fast-moving romantic waters, however, there was something else attributing to these positive vibes. A mysterious feeling indicating a deeper connection, yet, the dragon was unable to describe the emotion in exact words. Something magical connected them, allowing their long-held feelings to flourish under the love's warm light. Even after the booking was completed, the former general continued to hold Kiernan.
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He wished to prolong their special moment of togetherness, alas, before a conversation could be manifested, a phone rung. The dragon stiffened slightly from the unexpected noise, however, was promptly calmed as Kiernan answered his cellphone. Despite the abrupt call, Zeke continued holding the kitsune, waiting to discover if he was required to give his boyfriend privacy as he spoke on the phone. Alas, as a greeting escaped Kiernan's lips, the individual on the other end promptly began speaking about a hotel room...
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As the conversation proceeded, the former general's eyes remained locked on Kiernan as he pondered why his boyfriend was in a hotel room opposed to his apartment. A frown broke Zeke's smile as he stared at his boyfriend, patiently waiting for him to finish the phone call. When a thank you was provided and the phone hung up, the dragon gave Kiernan a reassuring squeeze. The request to accompany the beautiful, long-haired man was listened to, Zeke nodding slowly in response.
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"... But... why are you staying in a hotel?" Zeke inquired hesitantly. "And don't you lie... I know when you lie."
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The embrace's grip was loosened slightly, allowing the former general to view Kiernan's handsome face better. Concern covered Zeke's expression as he stared at his boyfriend. For years, his crush maintained rent on an apartment, thus the abrupt change was worrying for the dragon. Did Kiernan no longer live in Lorsette and was merely visiting to keep him company? Alas, the notion possessed holes considering his boyfriend stated he recently returned from vacation, thus, should this not be home? Nothing seemed quite right, especially considering hotels were rather expensive under most circumstances.
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With a worrisome gaze, Zeke kept his eyes locked with Kiernan while awaiting the answer. He desired to know why his boyfriend was suddenly renting a room inside a hotel. Already, the dragon assumed the reason for not informing him was to avoid concerning him, but he found himself extremely worried now. Sometimes he wished Kiernan would open up about these concerns more often, especially when it was a worrisome notion.
Heaven was discovered the moment Zeke managed to adjust Kiernan's position to maintain a tight embrace around his waist. Comfortably, the short-haired man held his lovely boyfriend, refusing to release his stupendous man. Hugged tightly, the dragon enjoyed every second of holding Kiernan, their closeness being a positive experience. A warmth transpired between, pleasant and serenity-inspiring for the PTSD-burdened former general. Everything about the situation was fantastic, Zeke discovering himself oddly calmed by their position.
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As Kiernan leaned back against him, the redness of Zeke's cheeks increasing slightly as blood rushed to his cheeks. A growing heat entered the dragon's face, however, his blush remained on the milder side. Heart rate increased, the symptoms of the kitsune's comfort in his arms making his heart wildly beat inside its cage. Despite the side-effects of his fluster, Zeke maintained a comfortably tight embrace around his beloved Kiernan. The unconscious snuggles ceased only briefly, promptly starting again when the former general's heart calmed.
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When his boyfriend's head turned, Zeke felt his nose softly touch his cheek; his chin was still comfortably rested on the man's shoulder. Brown eyes glanced sideways, peering at Kiernan through peripheral vision. A soft smile twitched onto Zeke's lips as he watched his boyfriend. Fluster arrived quickly as the wonderful sensation of Kiernan's plush lips pressing against his cheek played across his skin. Blood rushed, returning to his face and painting it a bright shade of embarrassed red while demanding more oxygen to accomplish the goals of his rapidly beating heart.
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Promptly in response to his heart's request, Zeke's breathing turned faster. The intensity of the blush increased from the sweet, softly done kiss. Evidently, the dragon was flustered, however, he was positively elated by the affectionate action his boyfriend accomplished. These precious moments were something Zeke dreamed for centuries, every fibre of his being chastising him for abandoning Kiernan and heading to British Columbia. Sometimes, the short-haired man wondered what would have transpired if he kissed Kiernan in the airport loading dock all those years ago.
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Admittedly, Zeke would only regret the decision of leaving Kiernan if the blessing of his two marvellous children never came to fruition as a result. Endlessly, the dragon wished there was a method to receive his darling children, but dated Kiernan all those years ago. Unfortunately, destiny worked in mysterious ways, nobody could be granted everything they desired. Thus, the former general knew he would never regret the duration of time spent in BC, partially from the positive experiences he had, but mostly because of his beloved children, Emily and Lucas; they were his pride and joy.
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The words whispered by his boyfriend maintained the blush on Zeke's face. Overwhelming fluster resulted in the dragon lifting his chin from Kiernan's shoulder, promptly hiding his reddened face in his boyfriend's back.
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"You're so sweet," he mumbled while hiding his face. "I... I'm really happy to be with you."
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Mouse clicks reached Zeke's ears, prompting the dragon to hesitantly leave his hiding place. The muscular man's brown eyes noticed the web browser open, searching for a location for their needed vacation. Carefully, he returned his chin to Kiernan's shoulder, comfortably settling into their previous position. The former general watched as Kiernan scrolled through the sites before discovering a suitable location and booking it for later today. A smile settled on Zeke's mouth at the fortune granted to the new couple; the destination they chose was not completely booked up.
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"This is going to be great," Zeke murmured happily.
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Relaxation at a beautiful destination with his handsome boyfriend was endearing. Their long-awaited relationship could hopefully bloom during those days spent privately together, however, portions of the evening would undoubtedly be used to check on Lucas and Emily. As their only living parent, Zeke was determined to remain connected and even over-protective of his children; as a father, it was his occupation.
Dreams became reality in these precious moments spent with Kiernan. The haunting thoughts from his PTSD temporarily went dormant, allowing the burden-ridden dragon to discover a few moments of peace with his long-haired boyfriend. Problems existed, alas, these few moments of blissful happiness allowed pure tranquility to transcend over Zeke. His children were safely brought to Lorsette, he miraculously managed to get Kiernan to become his boyfriend and finally there were notes of calmness in his life.
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The environment around him was supposed to limit triggers until they gradually were handled through therapy sessions. With life events being positive, comfort was hastily discovered through these joyous moments. Something as simple as holding Kiernan's hand sparked intense shades of lovestruck satisfaction. A heat was shared between their conjoined hands, fingers weaved together through a spontaneous action of pure courage. Even as they stood together, preparing to release their hand-holding, Zeke was elated over having those few precious moments.
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Quietly, Zeke's gaze flitted between the computer and his wonderful boyfriend. After all the anxieties over rejection, the dragon felt clingy towards Kiernan. For centuries, only dreams allowed the former TRS general to date the kitsune, however, reality finally allowed a relationship to manifest between them and, hopefully, flourish. Thoughts of continuing their embrace filled Zeke's mind, prompting a warmhearted smile as he softly squeezed Kiernan's hand. Lovingly, he gazed into his boyfriend's silver eyes, the toothy grin playing across his face.
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Astonishment entered the joyous expression when Kiernan leaned in, whispering in his ear. Blood filled Zeke's cheeks, a thorough blush painting his cheeks a tint of red.
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"Yeah... you can," he answered softly. "Besides... then... I can hold you."
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A simple question about sitting on his lap flustered the dragon despite how much he adored the notion. Promptly, Zeke led Kiernan towards the comfortable, black leather computer chair. The dragon turned it to face them before settling down, briefly releasing his boyfriend's hand to accomplish the action. Hesitantly, Zeke reached to lead Kiernan to his lap. Bashfulness was consuming him, the sheer idea of his boyfriend sitting on his lap making his heart palpitate happily. Each powerful thump against his sternum threatened to have his heart leap out of his chest.
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Breaths were quicker as the dragon led the slender man closing, coaxing him to sit down. Once Kiernan took his place on his lap Zeke sucked in a sharp breath, holding it before gradually releasing it. Everything will be okay, just breathe. Nothing is wrong, everything will be alright. Bravery was gathered, unnoticeable because of the red monopolizing the entirety of his face. Slowly, with a subtle shake, Zeke embraced Kiernan from behind, pulling the man closer before turning the computer chair to face the monitor. Additional breaths were required before Zeke settled his chin on Kiernan's shoulder.
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As his hazel eyes noticed the computer's wallpaper, he smiled. Observing those splendid memories of his childhood with Kiernan brought immense joy to the short-haired man's heart. Instinctively, Zeke affectionately snuggled Kiernan, not even realizing the cuddling he initiated as comfort finally returned. Blush remained evident on the dragon's cheeks, making his face uncomfortably warm, but it had diminished slightly. Sometimes he wished he could hold Kiernan forever, his magnificent support against everything bad in the world.
Every second spent holding Kiernan in his arms was heavenly to Zeke. Warmth manifested between them, pleasant and welcomed, a type of connection admired between couples. Deep breathes were taken, serenity transcending over the dragon as he held his boyfriend close. Everything about this position summoned those calming emotions, making the dark-haired man wished for these moments whenever those haunting memories arrived to rue his day. The former general adored the sweet, long-haired kitsune captured in his arms.
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Inside Zeke's chest, his heart fluttered wildly from their closeness, however, he was savouring the moment. The tight grip around Kiernan was designed to prolong their wondrous embrace. When those simple words of affection reached Zeke's ears, a broad smile stretched across the dragon's face. A beautiful trio of words which earned Kiernan a cordial squeeze and brief snuggle from the former general. Since their childhood, Zeke adored Kiernan, thus displaying the romantically affectionate side arrived naturally for the ice dragon; he was essentially waiting for the moment he could date the kitsune.
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The parade was forgotten for the time being in favour of holding Kiernan and soothingly swaying while holding him. Lengthening the amount of time spent blissfully holding the kitsune was Zeke's goal, however, it would be interrupted by his boyfriend's question. Reservations were required for both their spontaneous spa idea, thus the pair were obligated to start their research before heading to the Pride Day Festivities. A soft sigh escaped Zeke's lips as he hesitantly pulled away from Kiernan, sparing a moment to stare at the man he loved.
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"Yeah... I guess we should do that, eh?" He responded in a soft voice. "But... when we come home from the festivities, we should continue our hug... if that is okay?"
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There were hopes Kiernan would agree to return to the delightful position once the festivities were enjoyed and concluded. Slowly, Zeke's fingers trailed down the kitsune's arm, promptly intertwining upon reaching Kiernan's hand. An affectionate smile conquered the short-haired man's countenance as he slowly turned to lead his boyfriend towards the computer. The bathroom door was opened with the dragon's free hand, an opportunity being taken to glance over his shoulder at his long-haired boyfriend. Once in the hallway, Zeke walked until reaching the office door, opening it to reveal a well-kept room.
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The walls were painted a light beige while a few bookshelves lined the south wall. In the corner to their left-hand side was a light-coloured oak desk stationed beside a window with white curtains. Idly, the desktop computer waited for somebody to interact with it. Slowly, Zeke approached the computer, turning everything on before one-handedly typing in the password, even going through the effort of hitting caps lock as opposed to the shift key to avoid releasing Kiernan's hand. As the computer assessed the password provided, Zeke's gaze flitted to Kiernan, sparing a moment to admire his boyfriend.
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Promptly, the screen with files popped up, a broad grin touching the dragon's grin as he gazed at his parent's chosen wallpaper. A collage of family photos, some even including Zeke and Kiernan during their childhood. Unlike the login screen, the home wallpaper of the computer was designed to show the importance of family.
Respect for privacy was crucial for any relationship, especially during the mere starting of one. Privacy was violated mere minutes after their agreement to start dating, thus, an ill feeling settled in Zeke's stomach. Trust was a crucial foundation for any relationship, but without respect, it could never form. Fears about losing Kiernan permanently manifested heart palpitations of the worse type. Each second without a reaction voiced from his boyfriend allowed Zeke to listen to the blood pounding in his ears.
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Eyes were locked with the tiled floor of the hallway as shame suffocated the former general. Only when the soft clicks of turning gears reached his ears. Slowly, Zeke's gaze lifted from the floor as the washroom door cracked open. There, through the open door, he managed to see Kiernan. The magnificent beauty of his dark hair and slender frame hidden beneath a loose-fitting shirt. The dragon stared at his soulmate for a few moments until the kitsune abruptly reached for him, a pair of arms wrapping tightly around him.
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The short-haired man's eyes widened when Kiernan pulled him into a hug. Hastily, his heart began pounding in his chest at the sudden embrace from his boyfriend. Slowly, Zeke returned the embrace but was once again surprised to find Kiernan was tugging him into the washroom. Without struggle, the former general followed his boyfriend into the restroom, the soft click of the door shutting arriving once they entered.
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Concerns were alleviated with quietly spoken words; Kiernan was not upset with the accidental privacy invasion. Unfortunately, those worries were aimed towards the possibility of Zeke finding the long-haired man's appearance unattractive. A frown immediately drooped onto the dragon's lips as he tightened his embrace. Softly, Zeke began rubbing Kiernan's back before pulling away caressing his cheek affectionately.
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"Don't you ever think that," he explained before a reassuring smile arrived on his face. "I love you, Kiernan. You're beautiful and... super sweet... kind... fun... j-just great to be around."
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"You're wonderful, Kiernan. You're so supportive... Believe me when I say I love everything about you," Zeke explained further.
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Afterwards, Zeke pulled his boyfriend back into a tight embrace in an attempt to provide a tight, reassuring squeeze. Undoubtedly, the dragon adored Kiernan for both his personality and gorgeous appearance, and even if those looks withered away, he would continue loving him. If he succeeded to hug Kiernan, the former general would slowly sway to manifest feelings of calmness between himself and Kiernan. He adored the kitsune for everything he assisted him with, however, the man he loved was somebody he cared deeply about.
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The benevolence, the sweetness, the supportiveness, the beauty, everything about Kiernan was absolute perfection in the dark-haired man's eyes. This was the man he loved immensely.
Endless concerns bustled through Zeke's mind as he leaned against the hallway wall, chastising himself for the ridiculous action he accomplished mere moments prior. His heart thumped hard against his sternum from the nervousness manifested from his stupid decision. Anxieties about becoming unlikable to Kiernan after rudely opening the door without knocking entered his mind. His love for the attractive kitsune was never ending. Throughout the days where he struggled mentally, Kiernan was a smiling face of support who reminded him everything would be alright.
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Trepidation resulted in Zeke wringing his hands while his breathing grew rapid. Upon noticing his accelerated breathing, the dragon fixated his thoughts on calming himself. In... out... in... out... everything will be okay. Admittedly, Zeke felt panicked by the actions he accomplished. The relationship he strived to procure was officially at risk of ending because of his invasion of Kiernan's privacy. Self-conscious thoughts and nervous concerns fed these ideas of potentially losing the long-haired man he adored.
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Vulnerability spoke volumes about Zeke since those self-conscious notions and worrisome thoughts fed from its waters and gained strength. Meanwhile, the individual was left nervously awaiting the words of their peers. A sorrowful sigh escaped Zeke lips as he pressed his back flat against the hallway wall. Stupid decisions were being made by a man once prized for his tactful thinking in difficult situations. The soft footsteps of his mother passing through were evident, however, Zeke's attention was stolen when he heard his name.
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The dragon's brown eyes locked onto Kiernan, nervousness ravaging him the longer he stared at the wonderful individual. Unfortunately, the kitsune's shyness resulted in him merely passing the blooded shirt off when his mother passed back. A slightly raised brow came to Fiona's face as she took the shirt, nodding before heading back downstairs to the laundry room. The door closed again, a frown stretching onto Zeke's face. Time passed slowly as the former general nervously awaited judgement and execution from Kiernan, but minutes were passing and nobody exited the washroom.
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Briefly, Zeke's eyes flitted towards the restroom door before returning to his wringing hands. A soft sigh escaped the ice dragon's mouth as thoughts of possibly being broken up with entered his mind. At a turtle's pace, he approached the door before softly rapping on the door.
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"Um... Kier?" Zeke inquired softly. "... Are... are you upset with me? ... Cause I'm really sorry... I didn't mean to..."
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Heartbeats were a nervous flutter, Zeke's stomach feeling empty because of his anxieties. He felt ashamed of opening the door without knocking, thus the dragon lingered outside the door. He was uncertain about how to tackle the situation because of his deep-seated fears of Kiernan permanent leaving his life. The notion nearly brought tears to the sensitive man's eyes, but anybody could notice the anxious shake to his breath. Losing the kitsune in any manner was horrifying to the former general because of the intense emotions he harboured for Kiernan.
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Beyond that door was an anchor, somebody who brought forth security and calmness. A magnificent man was willing to support him despite his mental instability. However, now he could potentially lose the amazing individual who assisted in his mental situation.
Redness consumed Zeke's face the longer he stood in the threshold, observing his new boyfriend. Shirtless, slender and undoubtedly beautiful in the looks department, however, the dragon desired to provide Kiernan with some privacy. He lectured himself about knocking first but was finding it difficult to move from the door, let alone, close the threshold. Nostalgia washed over him similar to a wave, reminding him of when he was a child and his mother would quickly wash mud from their skin through a shared bath.
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The graceful thinness of Kiernan's body remained despite those years of puberty and growth. Taller, but those slender features still existed on the kitsune. The scene was taken in, Zeke lifting a brow when he noticed where Kiernan's shirt was. The fabric was soaked, soapy water covering the shirt. The dragon paused as he realized the dark-haired man was attempting to wash the blood from the fabric. When the shirt suddenly moved and was pressed against Kiernan's chest while his boyfriend spoke, Zeke's flustered increased as red consumed his face, conquering his fair complexion.
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"O-oh! S-sorry! I should have knocked," Zeke blurted out hastily.
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Swiftly, Zeke set the clean shirt onto the counter before stepping back and closing the door. A loud echo flew through the house, the dragon using plenty of force to close the door in his hurry to respect Kiernan. Once the threshold was closed, a groan escaped Zeke's lip as he rubbed his face with his hands. Remnants of fluster pooled in his cheeks, shades of embarrassed red coating his face and refusing to leave. The former general who conquered the battlefield for years and once familiar with the protocols of relationship stupidly opened the door without knocking.
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Furthermore, after realizing Kiernan was shirtless, he dumbly decided to stare instead of closing the door. Privacy was invaded in a matter of seconds because of his lack of forethought. Currently, his efforts to be a marvelous boyfriend were insufficient considering the ridiculous action he accomplished. An annoyed sigh escaped Zeke's mouth as he backed away from the door to lean against the hallway wall. The chastising continued, the dragon was aware he should have known better than to open the bathroom door without knocking.
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While his mother could easily clean the shirt with the loads of laundry she was doing, Zeke found the situation too fluster-inducing to state anything on the topic. Concerns manifested quickly as the dragon stayed in the hallway. Was his foolish decision going to prematurely end the relationship he longed for? Decades were spent adoring Kiernan, only for him to stupidly open a restroom door without knocking mere minutes into their relationship. He was praying his boyfriend knew it was genuinely an accident, but Zeke feared for the worst.
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His love for Kiernan was powerful, even in those high school days where he would quietly observe his crush reading books or request partnership on group projects. They were a team throughout high school, most of their classmates aware of how they oftentimes picked one another. Now they planned on being teammates throughout life, lovers working together to live happily. The dragon prayed their life-long partnership would not end this day because of his moment of stupidity, but only the gods and Kiernan knew that answer.
A soft sigh of relief breathed through Zeke's lips when Kiernan leaned forward as instructed. Choking concerns had filled the former general's mind, thus he was pleased to discover he was willing to listen. A small smile stretched across the dragon's face despite the situation. Gently, the short-haired man placed a hand on the kitsune's back, patting him to create a comfortable atmosphere. He fretted about Kiernan and his children frequently which resulted in these instinctive actions to bad occurrences.
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Inside his chest cavity, the dragon's heart proceeded to thump wildly, blood flowing quickly through his veins as he elaborated on his feelings a tad. Never did he believe the day would arrive where he confessed about his long-term crush and it proceeded with excellence. Pink-tinted cheeks and a giddy smile stretched across his face, it was obvious Zeke was happy, albeit, flustered because of the situation. Carefully, the former general washed away the remaining blood visible above the shirt's collar.
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The one-worded whispered question prompted Zeke's smile to soften into an enchanted loving one. Slowly, the dragon nodded his answer, adjusting his location in hopes of staring into Kiernan's magnificent silver eyes. In Zeke's opinion, the long-haired man's eyes held a winsome sparkle. Others may disagree, but the former general found his crush to be absolutely stunning inside and out. Nobody could persuade him otherwise. The love he harboured for Kiernan reached no limits, especially considered they existed for centuries.
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Part of him wished he avoided being a foolish teenager who was fearful about those notions of first relationships always going wrong. If there was another way he could have had Emily and Lucas, Zeke would have wished he stayed in Lorsette or took Kier with him to BC. He witnessed Kiernan adjust his shirt to perhaps take it off, the former general's blush increasing until the action ceased and the question about borrowing was repeated. However, redness returned quickly when Kiernan stated he would love to borrow one of his shirts.
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Before Zeke could speak further, he managed to notice the long-haired man's slender stomach beneath the shirt. Blood pooled in the former general's cheeks, turning his face a bright red. Hastily, he glanced away, awkwardly avoiding eye contact until the shirt was lowered. He refused to witness more than Kiernan desired him to at this moment, they had not even agreed to date after all. When the shirt was lowered, a flustered Zeke slowly gazed at his crush, a bashful smile appearing on his countenance the moment he noticed the blush.
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Excitement shot through Zeke's veins as his breathing quickened and his smile broadened. The answer to his boyfriend question was answered with an agreement and mutually stated feelings. The dragon narrowly resisting hugging Kiernan immediately afterwards; resistance only existed because of the blood on his shirt. To please his desires, Zeke wrapped an arm around his new boyfriend's shoulders and gave a tight squeeze from the side.
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"I... I'm so happy!" He exclaimed louder than intended.
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Blush coloured the former general's cheeks as he weakened his squeeze to keep Kiernan comfortable. The request to fetch his boyfriend a shirt, Zeke nodded enthusiastically over accomplishing something simple to help Kiernan. Slowly, he released, accomplishing a final glance over before leaving the washroom. The door was closed behind the dragon before he headed to his room. Quick steps brought the former general to his bedroom where he would pull open the shirt drawer with an expression of contemplation.
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The dragon took his time picking a suitable shirt for Kiernan, eventually settling on a dark-grey v-neck with darker shaded short-sleeves and pocket on the right side. With the fresh and folded shirt, Zeke returned to the restroom smiling. Slowly, he approached the door, prepared to show his precious Kiernan the shirt he picked. The knob was turned, the door carefully pushed open to reveal his shirtless boyfriend attempting to wash his shirt beneath the bathroom sink. Red hastily consumed Zeke's face, covering his cheeks, the bridge of his nose and even a portion of his forehead.
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The former general was speechless as he gazed at Kiernan's handsome and slender chest. It appeared what he attempted to avoid viewing to respect his boyfriend's privacy was now on complete display... Fluster was obvious on Zeke's face from both the redness and his wide-eyed expression from shock. The stunning situation was enough to keep the dragon motionless as he bashfully stood in the restroom's threshold.
Nose bleeds were an occurrence Zeke was familiar with, especially since Kiernan was prone to them as a child and his children had the occasional one. Caution was taken when the dragon guided his friend through the household. Memories of Kiernan accidentally walking into a wall and tumbling to the ground flashed through his mind. There was a mess from the blood, his friend staring at the wall because he managed to walk into the wall. This time, that situation would be avoided as Zeke led him through the threshold and into the washroom without incident.
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The former general stationed his beloved crush in front of the counter before quickly grabbing an old cloth. Bloodstains would be acceptable on the piece of fabric, thus Zeke considered it best suited for the current situation. He returned to his friend's side, listening to his inquiry. A soft smile touched the dragon's face as he slowly adjusted Kiernan's head to lean forward to assist with clotting and avoid choaking from blood sliding down the throat; he researched when he had children. Carefully, Zeke turned on the sink and soaked the cloth.
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"Lean forward, things clot better," he explained before smiling brightly at Kier. "As for your question... I would gladly date the most incredible, handsome dork in the world if he was you."
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The smile on Zeke's face broadened while subtle hints of red painted his cheeks. Rapidly, his heart fluttered as expected for the fluster-inducing situation he was placed into. Once the cloth was thoroughly soaked, he slowly reaches to clean the blood from his beloved's neck. The motions were natural because of how frequently he would assist Kiernan with nose bleeds. These automatic responses were impossible to resist. Decades neglected impulse resurfaced to help the wonderful long-haired man with his nose bleed.
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Gradually, the kleenex was soaked through with blood, Zeke frowning upon seeing it. Quickly, the dragon grabbed the toilet paper, tearing off a large piece and handing it to Kiernan. Ceasing the torrent of blood was an important objective, thus Zeke fixated on the goal while he assisted in cleaning his best friend. Blood was evident on his crush's hands, the former general assuming it was from when the bleeding initially began. The observations allowed Zeke to thoroughly witness the amount of blood on Kiernan's shirt.
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"Oh shoot... Kier, your shirt," he pointed out quietly. A brief pause ensued afterwards until Zeke spoke. "Want to maybe borrow one of mine?"
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The offer heralded the return of embarrassed shades of red, Zeke praying his crush would be pleased with borrowing one of his shirts. Delaying their plans for the parade any longer would be a horrendous idea, thus the dragon considered the offer a quick solution. Then in the meantime, Kiernan's bloody shirt could be thrown into the laundry his mother was doing. At least then, Kiernan would be clean for the parade. [break][break]
"You're amazing, Kier... Don't ever think I don't want to be with you," he said softly. "I wouldn't have asked you if I wasn't certain. I... I love you a lot and I want to be with you... I want to date you... So... what do you say?"
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He desired to hear the confirmation escape Kiernan's gorgeous lips, even if provided hints of the answer that indicated 'yes'. Everything about the kitsune was adorably attractive, particularly his sweet, easily flustered personality which made him smile brightly. Witnessing red coat Kiernan's cheeks always improved Zeke's day. The dragon continued washing the mess from his crush's neck until he was properly cleaned.
These precious moments spent staring up at Kiernan maintained a broad, loving smile on Zeke's lips. The warmth shared between their hands was absolute heaven, the dragon's heart beating rapidly in his chest, pounding hard against his sternum. Gently, he squeezed his crush's hand again, enjoying the sensation of having the kitsune's hand in his. Red coloured his cheeks and the bridge of his nose, fluster transcending over Zeke after confessing his deep feelings for Kiernan a second time. Containing those positive and exciting emotions was impossible for the dragon, reality becoming better than dreams.
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Everything between them was extremely important to Zeke, the long-haired man standing in front of him being a significant person throughout his entire life. He was a pillar, maintaining stability and assisting the dragon when he found himself most vulnerable. The reciprocated squeeze caught the former general's attention, his brown eyes flitting down at their clasped together hands. Happiness embraced him tightly, a broad smile tracing his lips as he slowly moved his gaze back to Kiernan's handsome, slender face.
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The rapid beating inside his chest was pleasant, the dragon enjoying every second of their closeness, although, a portion of him desired to snuggle his crush. There were prayers that Kiernan fancied the notion of pursuing this romantic relationship. It was everything Zeke could ever desire, a fantasized future playing through his mind and making his heart melt. Long walks where their fingers intertwined, days filled with endless snuggling and those bashful flirtatious conversations where they enjoyed one another's companionship.
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Intense joy entered Zeke the moment Kiernan stated he approved of the date idea. Regulating his breathing became difficult for a moment, excitement and anxieties ruling his respiratory system as he stared at the brilliant man standing in front of him. Blood pumped hastily through his veins as his heart fluttered blissfully. Enthusiastically, Zeke nodded at the small question Kiernan asked him. Hesitation was nonexistent, the dragon knowing what his heart desired; he had decades to ponder his deep emotions towards the kitsune.
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Flustered emotions soon transitioned to a raising brow when Kiernan lifted a hand and brought it to his arm. With evident confusion, Zeke witnessed as the kitsune's thumb and forefinger pinched a portion of flesh. Eyes widened when he realized the dark-haired man thought this could potentially be a dream. The pinch itself inspired a subtle sensation of pain in Zeke's own arm, phantom and hardly noticeable. Briefly, the former general's eyes flitted to his own arm before glancing back up at Kiernan, carefully watching to gauge his reaction.
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Eyes widened when he noticed a drop of red fall from Kiernan's nose. A minor affliction, but nonetheless, Zeke's worrisome attitude kicked into overdrive as the kitsune held his nose. Blood dripped between the man's fingers, dribbling down his neck. Fortunately, the red liquid was not among Zeke's triggers, the former general thanking the gods quickly before moving to assist Kiernan.
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"H-hold still!" Zeke spurted out hastily.
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Quickly, the dragon stood from the bed, maintaining a tight grip around the kitsune's hand. He towards a small, light blue box filled with kleenexes, carefully plucking a few pieces of white, absorbent tissues. They were passed to Kiernan to assist with the bleeding problem. Afterwards, he turned to head to the doorway with slow steps, lightly tugging his beloved crush's hand with plans to return to the restroom. The bedroom door was unlocked in a single fluent motion, the dragon promptly exiting the room. He knew once the nose bleed ceased, cleaning the blood would be the next step.
Flustered emotions swirled around Zeke's mind as he remained in close proximity to his magnificent Kiernan. Endless happiness mingled with extreme embarrassment, the dragon struggling to contain the intense tornado of feelings inside. Awkwardly, Zeke smiled at his beloved crush, easily flustered by revealing his emotions to the kitsune. Redness consumed the former general's face, his heart rapidly fluttering at thoughts of finally being romantically involved with Kiernan. The warmth between their gently held hands was pleasant, influencing immense joy.
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Softly, Zeke squeezed the kitsune's fingers, lovingly staring into those brilliant silver eyes and slender facial features. Everything about Kiernan's beauty enthralled the ice dragon as he adored this wonderful moment. Together with mutual feelings, it was exactly what Zeke dreamed about for decades. While he would never verbally admit it to his parents or children, those intense feelings were sustained during the time he dated the mother of his children. Things were progressing as he hoped for years, however, there was still plenty to discuss.
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The whispered agreement to host their private conversation in his bedroom made a small smile stretch across Zeke's mouth. Deep breathes were taken as he turned away from Kiernan but maintained a tight grip on his hand. The minor connection of their hands held together was comforting for Zeke as he took the kitsune briefly through the hallway and into the familiar, nostalgic atmosphere of his childhood bedroom. The same plain beige walls surrounded them, the furniture was the only difference for the pleasant bedroom.
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The old furniture from his childhood needed replacing years ago, thus his parents accomplished what was necessary, however, they bought similar pieces and maintained the same decorum. The dark brown furniture was a pleasant contrast to the beige walls, something his parents adored. There was a small TV on one of the stands in the room, the fairly large bed existing from when he would occasionally visit with his girlfriend. Carefully, Zeke shut the door behind them, locking it to avoid interruptions while they spoke about feelings.
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After the door was locked, Zeke led Kiernan to sit on the bed, however, he would allow his crush to stand should he desire it. The whispered inquiry sparked another fluster, red consuming the dragon's face immediately as he bashfully glanced away. An arm reached behind the former general as he scratched the back of his head, fluster transcending over him.
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"Yes... very much," Zeke admitted.
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Softly, the dragon squeezed the kitsune's hand for comfort. Slowly, his brown eyes spared a glance at Kiernan before shyly glancing away. Briefly, his breathing quickened as his heart slammed into his sternum, however, he managed to control his breathing, regulating the pace.
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"An-anyways... I was thinking... maybe... we could call the parade our first date?" He asked quietly. "I... really like you Kier... and I really want you to be my boyfriend..."
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While they freshly admitted their feelings for one another, Zeke craved the relationship he always dreamed of. The notion of dating him was a long-standing fantasy for the former general, thus he prayed it could transform into a reality. Inevitably, there would be plenty of talking between them, but Zeke wished to lay his desires on the table. He supposed he was rushing a tad, but his emotions for Kiernan were intense and genuinely. Years already passed with his craving to date Kiernan, and finally, he could potentially have that deep desire.
Eye contact was entirely avoided as fear soaked into Zeke’s mind. The constant thud of his heart inside his chest refused to soothe, the reason itself was an extreme fluster or trepidation of rejection and losing Kiernan. Unfortunately, he suspected it was both intermingling and ultimately worrying him for the expected outcome. A tightness entered his chest while his heart proceeded to rapidly beat, fear and anxiety meeting together for a suspenseful dance. Patiently, he waited for those words and possible criticism should he have angered Kiernan with his feelings.
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Part of him wanted to allow tears to flood his eyes at the mere thought of rejection from the man he loved for decades. Silently, he locked eyes with the tiled floor of the washroom, unable to even spare a fleeting glance at Kiernan. Breathing was quicker than average as Zeke mentally prepared himself for the inevitable. Nervousness increased, fright running rampant in his body as he awaited those horrible words. Warmth and softness encompassed his cheek, a gentle hand guiding his gaze and sending flutters into his heart. His gaze was lifted, Zeke finding his brown eyes staring into Kiernan’s beautiful face and stunning silver eyes.
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Speechless and thoroughly flustered, the dragon found himself staring, lovestruck and dumbfounded by Kiernan’s reaction. Words of rejection or hatred were nonexistent, at least, not in this current moment. A soft hue of red touched Zeke’s cheeks the longer he stared at the kitsune. He waited, the subtle movement of his crush’s lips manifesting the belief he would receive his answer. Alas, he was surprised by the words which escaped his mouth. Immediately, Zeke's face was consumed by blush as he glanced over his shoulder and through the threshold.
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Upon being caught, Fiona giggled, a wide, tight-lipped smile stretched across her face. She was oddly amused to be noticed by her son and Kiernan. Being eavesdropped on by his mother flustered Zeke; if she did not know before, she most definitely was aware of his crush now. He listened as Kiernan greeted her, however, Zeke was too embarrassed to speak a word.
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“Hi boys,” she joyfully greeted with a laugh.
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The guardian lingered not a second longer before grabbing the item she required from a supply closet and turning to leave, an amused smirk on her face. Moments later, Zeke slowly returned his gaze to Kiernan, awkwardly giving fleeting glances. Uncertainty filled the dragon, thoughts of his mother being a convenient distraction worrying him. What if he wanted to forget about what happened and ignore his feelings? Wide-eyed, Zeke's brown eyes met his crush's when he heard those four precious words which sent plenty of flutters to his heart.
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Astonishment shone in the former general's eyes, an extreme sensation of pure happiness transcending over him as surprise slowly transformed into softened eyes and a wide smile. When Kiernan apologized, Zeke reached to carefully grasp the hand not touching his cheek.
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"Don't worry about it," Zeke whispered, evidently flustered. "I'm just... thrilled you like me too..."
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Silence surrounded Zeke as he struggled to proceed with the conversation, his happiness over his long-term crush holding mutual feelings stealing his voice. Nothing could describe the intense joy over his feelings being accepted. Those forceful anxieties only made the reward of confessing feel absolutely magnificent. The request for privacy was unexpected, Zeke glancing briefly towards the door before returning his gaze to Kiernan. Discussing romantic feelings inside a washroom would be unsuitable to the emotional atmosphere in Zeke's opinion.
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"How about... we go to my room instead? It might be a bit better since nobody will knock on the door needing the washroom," Zeke suggested quietly.
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Any form of agreement from Kiernan would prompt Zeke to lead him down the hallways and into the safety of his quiet bedroom. Childhood memories would swirl around the former general's mind with the location since he slept in the same room from when he was a kid. Thus, the dragon felt the location would be a comfortable area to discuss their feelings for one another. The nostalgia of a positive type was always discovered inside his bedroom from years ago, therefore, he fancied the idea.
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