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Because the Las Levendas rp has been closed @bpalmer and I continue our little romantic duo of Archer and Genosta here.

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Every post between genosta and archer part 1

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the cold of winter has arrived in town, visualizing my warm breath in white clouds as I gaze out over the streets from the edge of one of the buildings. People come and go but none of them was worth my attention. as I get bored, I lean forward feeling my weight slowly fall. after a second I turn into a crow and let myself float in the wind over the city, looking for something to entertain me.

Approachable.

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Archer

Archer had his bag slung tight across his body his head down and his computer in tow secured into his bag. He was trying to make sure the cops weren’t following him. He had slipped up for once and he knew they didn’t know it was him but he was paranoid at this point. He headed out of the crowd trying to to make sure he could calm himself down before things had gotten out of control. He turned down an ally way and tried to calm his nerves as he leaned with his back against a wall. Their was a crow that kept coming near the tops of the buildings that surrounded the alley.

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As I was flying, saw a perfect alley to change into, but just as I was about to land, a guy hugging his back ran in and hid. I tilted my head to get a better few before flying down. I landed behind him before changing. After all, I didn’t care who knew I could, with a city filled with crows and pigeons, no one would be able to spot who I was.

“You know, if you want to hide, it’s best to do it in a place that doesn’t end in a wire fence,” I said pointing behind me where a wired fence blocked the alley halfway.

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Their was a sound, it had startled Archer into turning around as he spotted who he assumed was a man change from a crow to a human form. Archer knew that their were people in this town that could do things like that, people who possessed that kind of magic. It took Archer a moment before the fact that the person was even talking hit him with heavy realization. He looked to where the man had motioned and shook his head sighing realizing if the cops had been following him then he would have trapped himself here. “Its a good thing I am simply paranoid and not really running from anyone.” he said as he sat down in the ally way pulling his laptop out and looking at the codes as he tried to make sure he had gone back to hide his tracks. After a few minutes he shut the lid with a little more force than he had intended. “I should be ok now. They shouldn’t be able to track it back to me now I have fixed it. I just hope they didn’t notice it before.” he mumbled to himself as he stuffed his laptop back in his bag and stood up with a sigh.

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I tilted my head in amusement as a big grin formed on my face as I listened to the guy mumble, though no one would be able to see with the mask. I leaned against the wall with one shoulder and crossed arms while teying to take sneak a peek of his screen. “Don’t be so sure, this city has eyes and ears everywhere” I warn him to feed his paranoia a little. “So, now I’m curious, what is it that made you run from cops, erase your trachs and hide behind Jimbon’s food house?” I asked, knowing sooner or later somwone would come out dumping that gross food out and make this alley smell even worse than it already does.

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Archer

He shook his head he knew that the man behind the mask was just trying to get to him. Archer took a few deep breaths as he looked at the man. “I’ve done it before I just a small mistake today is all.” He says as he pulls his bag over his shoulder again. “I’ve avoided the eyes of this city longer than you would think.” Archer shifted on the balls of his feet still obviously still nervous on some level. Archer heard the man’s question and pondered telling him as he leaned on the wall of the alley trying for mock calmness. The answer he came up with even surprised him. “I’ve never had much for a track so there wasnt anything to erase but I’m hiding because I help others… it may not be legal though.” He mumbled the last part under his breath with arms crossed across his chest. The ally smelled no doubt but Archer didnt have much of anywhere else to be.

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I tilted my head again. “Why?” I asked as he told me he helped others. “Why help others if you can’t even help yourself get out of this nightmare city?” I asked and leaned closer to the guy. “This city is as corrupted as it gets, not a single person here deserves help, nor will they ever return it. Why use your skills for the benefit of others when all they will ever do is betray and hurt for their own personal gain as a return. You can be good all your life, but in the end, those who dare to be corrupt will always stand above the others” I said clenching my fist.

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Archer

He thought over his answer to a question like that. “Come with me I’ll show you why.” Archer walked to the edge if the alley and peeked his head out looking both directions before stepping out into the crowd then looking back to the man. His intention was to show the man why he did what he did. Show him the orphanage that he had grown in. “Are you coming?” Archer smirked as he kept his eyes trained on the other man. He didnt know what about this man didn’t scare him, what about this man made him feel like he could tell him what he did, why he felt like this guy would never hurt him or turn him in for what he did.

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I shook my head and stayed in the shadow of the alley. “Not like this, I won’t. You just walk, I can follow” I said with a sarcastic chuckle and turned back into a crow. I had enough of people staring and looking at me, even stupid punks who would try to take off his mask. This guy intrigued me. Most people are gone within seconds as they see me, calling me a freak and whatnot. So I didn’t have much human contact and any type of neutral or slight positive interaction would feed my interest.

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Archer

Archer nodded understanding as he changed back into a bird. He walked weaving through the crowd head down until Archer got to the small orphanage on the edge of town. That was the first time he looked up and he was still their. Still was the man flying in bird form above his head. He didnt know why but the sight brought a smile to his face as he came to a stop in the open yard of the orphanage. “We are here.” Archer called as he waited for the crow man. He looked over the ramshackle yet familiar place. It was all so familiar for him. He debated walking to the door being let in by someone. No one would question that he was visiting it was an often occurrence. However Archer faught the urge and waited for the man in crow form to return to a human shape near him.

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I followed the guy, wondering where he was going to lead me, skeptical and curious at the same time. That was always a big reason I follow as a bird, in the sky, no one can touch me, no one can hurt me.

As the guy called out I dove down and landed in front of him. I changed back and looked at him. “Where is here exactly?” I asked.

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Archer

The mans question rang through the still air. Archer simply pointed to the sign near the front door. The sign read merryman home for wayward and orphaned boys . “What I called home until last year.” Archer sighed as he looked back at the door. “This is one of the papal I help the most.” As he said this Archer pulled the straps of his bag tighter on his shoulders. “And contrary to anything you tell me I know first hand that they deserve it.” He said as he took a deep breath and crossed his arms.

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I nodded with a sigh as I put my hands in the pockets of my jacket. “As heartless as it sounds, I can’t fully agree with you. They are outcasts, unwanted…unneeded. All you’re doing is giving them a fish and as long as you do that, they will starve” I tell him as I look up at the building. “You know the saying?” I asked before looking at him. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to catch a fish and he will never be hungry again” I explained calmly. “This world doesn’t do hand-outs, nothing is for free, all you’re doing is giving them false hope,” I said coldly while shaking my head. “If you want to help them…teach them how to survive in a city like this, and they will be able to create a life anywhere they want,” I tell him,

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Archer

He sighed and rolled his eyes slightly. “I understand where your coming from but they are exactly like me unwanted and that’s the point. I dont just hand the money over to them either. That’s not the case.” He was a little irritated at what seemed on at least some level to be an accusation. “I paid back what they were due for keeping me alive. I’ve taught some of them it’s simply that if I dont help none of them are skilled enough to provide. They would all die here.” He was trying to keep his voice even trying to bite his tongue from the taste of malice that was starting. Archer knew he needed not to take this to heart. He took a deep breath and looked back at the man. “In your words I’m teaching them to fish but they are unable to do it well enough yet to survive. And I am just paying back what I was given. It’s not like giving money here is worse than what it would be used for otherwise in this town. You said so yourself. This place is corrupt and cruel at leat this is s little Ray of light on that darkness.” He was still trying not to take on a tone that suggested argument, a tone that would scare the man off, but he wanted the man to see that this wasnt a hand out either.

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I nodded. I could understand his point of view but I couldn’t share it. “So I know the why but now I’m curious about the what ,” I said in an amused tone. “Because stealing apples and bread doesn’t seem to fit your previous actions” I explained while crossing my arms as I was thinking and analyzing out loud. “Going by how you acted and your computer, I would go with a white hat hacker…well probably grey hat in your case, or…no definitely a hacker” I concluded after thinking a bit more.

Which was useful since I didn’t know many hackers yet, any new addition would be useful in this environment.

“Am I correct?” I asked with a little shrug.

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Archer

“Exactly why do you want to know the what? I mean I feel the what is kind of clear.” He he sat down in the grass and pulled out a notebook it was covered in a series of numbers scrawled out in the messiest hand writing imaginable. “I mean we all have to start some where maybe apples and bread is where I started. Maybe that was my beginnings or maybe not.” He was starting to not feel as unthreatened by this man maybe it was the sudden change of air that their disagreement had brought on or maybe it was something else. “Or what if im not a hacker what were you thinking?” He asked simply curious as to hear the man’s train of though. “I mean it is possible I could be anything. I mean isn’t that what we are all told constantly as children?” Archer smiled. He was starting to like that despite the fact that he thought what he had done and would do was obvious just from his actions alone the man had to think it through still.

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“Just curiosity I guess and knowing who I’m getting myself in contact with,” I said with a shrug. “It’s good to make allies, but dangerous to make have the wrong ones” I explained and looked at him as he sat down on the icy grass. “But how are you going to protect them all?” I asked. “People are disappearing, gone without a trace, not to mention it’s getting cold and it will only get colder,” I said. “you need connections too if you want to really help them” I explained.

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“Well I feel like you have something in mind.” He said as he opened his notebook and pulled out a red and green pen. “Whey dont you tell me a little about yourself. I mean you already know im a sad excuse seeing as im an orphan hacker.” He pulled up the hood of his sweat shirt. The air was chilled but Robin didn’t mind the chill was like a rush of adrenaline for him. It reminded him he was alive. “I know people are disappearing and they are easy targets but they have made it through winters before. The older kids pick up jobs here and their I help when I can manage to find a decent back door. However from how you asked you have a plan. You mentioned allies are you propositioning for something?”

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I shake my head. “I wing things…no pun intended, but when I do, I like to keep my arsenal of connections as full as possible” I explain. “I only have to take care of myself, I won’t disappear, because who would go after a random crow?” I asked. “But I like to know what is going on, there’s something going on and it’s ticking me off” I explain. “also who I am…just a city bird, living and flying” I explain. “No greater role in life, just feeding my own curiosity and trying to not die of boredom” I chuckle

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Archer

He giggled a little bit even if the pun wasn’t intended it softened the mood enough that it made Archer smile. “Crazy as it sounds now that I know it is you I would go after a crow not that it wouldn’t be a random crow you have more depth in your eyes than a normal crow.” He said thinking more to himself than actually trying to tell the man anything. “What do you mean something is ticking you off? I am going to need to have a bit of a clearer description than that im afraid I don’t understand exactly what you are wanting me to tell you about if I dont know what is you want to know about.” He said as he laid down cold ground surrounding him enveloping his being. “I think their is more to you than just some bird that flies around you clearly have more depth than that more to offer as a being than that.” Archer smiled at his sarcastic and snarky answers. It was nice to meat someone that took a little more to get to their core but wasn’t fake or hard to talk to. “So what I piqued your interest in me today? You don’t seem like the type that would blindly follow me hear just because.” He was still smiling the air that had come with their disagreeing views had fallen softly and Archer was relaxed in this man’s presents.

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I let out a chuckle. “Actually, that is exactly what I did” I said. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m not someone who follows anyone any time nor just show I’m a crow, only if I know for sure that you’re not a threat to me” I explain. “I know this area, and this place but up until now it had no connection to me.” I added. “there are areas that are know to draw bad people. If you took me there, I would’ve flown away.” I tell him before siting on a concrete pole that indicates a waterpipe was underneath us. “You say that you can tell who I am, but that’s only because you pay attention to it. Finding me when I don’t want you to find me, is like looking for a yellow needle in a haystack” I said.

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Archer

“That is my skill though finding something that is hidden just below the surface. Hidden in plane sight just undercover.” He says smiling. “Hey can you at least tell my your name or something to call you other than bird man.” He was smiling as he wrote a new string of code down in his notebook. “I mean I don’t know if introduced myself but Im Archer Hood.” he said as he looked up at the man. “Are you cold?”

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“Sure, but it’s my skill to hide in plain sight so we’ll see,” I said. I then think for a bit but decide to give the guy my name. “Genosta, you can call me Geno too, I don’t care,” I said with a shrug. “And no,” I said. “My body doesn’t really register to be cold or hot,” I said. Probably a side effect of returning from the dead - I added in my head.

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Archer

He smiled when he got his name. “Your name has a nice ring to it. Genosta.” Archer was testing the name out on his lips. “I like that. Well if your not cold then we can stay here for a while longer.” Archer was enjoying being with the other man even if he was a little mysterious. “Anyway what was it that you were trying to figure out earlier Genosta?” He asked as he looked to see where the sun was in the sky.

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I shrugged. “At this point not much. I’m just curious about the disappearing and keeping my eyes out to witness one is a good aim to entertain myself for a while. Then I’ll decide whenever or not it’s worth the potential danger of figuring more out” I explain. “And after figuring everything out, it will be even better entertainment to see how long it takes for the so-called police to figure it out” I added with a smirk.

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“Ive kept my eyes out and been on my toes about it myself but I haven’t seen anything.” Archer sat up onto his elbows as they talked. “Genosta you seem to do everything for entertainment.” He said simply as a statement more than anything else. “I bet it takes a while for the police to figure anything out nothing against the police but they seem spread thin.” He was still writing his code out as he laid propped up on one elbow. “Tell me more about you please Genosta.”

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I shrugged. “Well yeah, I don’t have any other reasons to do anything,” I said. "I don’t need to pay rent since I can sleep nice and warm as a bird, I don’t need money for food since I only need a few pieces of fruit as a human and I get enough to live like a bird, I don’t have other people I bother to take care off, so what else am I suppose to do? "I asked.

“There isn’t much more to it. I’m a living body that turns into a bird and just looks at the world as a show” I repeated with a shrug.

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“How old are you? You seem young as in your build and how you dress but you act old. Like you have a really old soul.” He said as he closed the notebook and sat up. “Your easy to talk to.” Archer was smiling still their was something about Genosta that made talking to and being around him feel simple.

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I shrugged. “Somewhere around 23 I think, I lost count at some point” I said simply. “You would think someone who doesn’t talk to people a lot wouldn’t be, huh?” I asked and Looked at him. “How come you didn’t scare of when a guy who turns from a bird to a human and that looked like me?” I asked curiously.

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“Oh wow then your not much older than me.” He sat up and closed his notebook. "I dont know I mean your not scary. I guess is the only reason i have. “I mean i know their a quite a few people around here with magic so the crow part really doesn’t bother me. And i dont know i guess your just you and i like your personality.” He was happy to be talking with Genosta. “What did you want me to run away or something are you not enjoying my company?” He asked as he smirked a little.

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I chuckled. “Wouldn’t be the first, isn’t going to be the last” I said with a shrug. “People usually don’t trust those who hide behind masks, only difference with me is that I show mine” I added. “anyway, what got you into hacking?” I asked.

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His laugh was really warm. Warmer than Archer had expected but it was nice. Archer shrugged at his words. “I mean the mask really doesn’t bother me I dont know it’s just all I know your face to be so ah.” He was still smiling at Genosta. He moved a little closer to where he sat as he put his things back in his bag. “Just kind of stumped onto it and I was good at it so it stuck.”

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I nodded and flopped down next to him on the ground before laying in the snow as the cold ice melted or stuck to my clothes. “Okay, what about anything else, if you don’t live here anymore, what do you do to make a living, white hat hacking?” I asked.

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I smiled that he was now laying in the light snow with me. I was cold and shivering my hoodie was soaked and my shirt under it close behind. But I didnt want to show it was any discomfort. I didnt want Genosha to disappear. “No I dont hack right now I make almost nothing a a waiter at a small restaurant they let me live in the small apartment above if I practically work for free.” He says sighing. “I wish I could do white hat work for a living but I’m just scraping by now, I even have to pocket some of what I manage to steal just so I can feed myself sometimes.” He sighed and flopped back in the snow immediately regretting it and sitting up pulling his knees to his chest.

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“So, let me get this straight, you can hack, you can help these peeps, but you can’t hack into a rich snob’s back account steal a few thousand and you never have to work again?” I asked. “Are you stupid ir are the places you hack into just really easy?” I asked dryly and with a joking undertone for no reason at all.

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“No I can do that I just dont take that much at a time it throws red flags you can only take about 1000 max before the banks or worse flag the money movement from strange backdoor sources.” He sighs. “No I know I could take more without being caught but I dont want to risk the prison time and record for being caught.” He smiled as he giggled and looked up at Genosha. He was a nice guy all in all.

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I chuckle. “Okay then I’m going to go with you’re just stupid” I laughed. “Come on eveb if you do 1000 at a time, 3 a day and you’re set for a few months” I point out. “or you know, you can marry into. Rich family and kill the kid so all the money will go to you when it’s your partners time has come to go” I said sourly.

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“I am not stupid!” He said laughing but a bit defensive as he tried to keep his teeth from chattering as he tried to keep himself warm. “You cant just do it days back to back you have to give some time between but yes I get what your saying.” He says as he sighs. “I have and dont know if I ever could kill someone.” He said as he stood up shivering still hoping that Genosta wouldnt leave.

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“Oh you’re definitely stupid, only an idiot would lay in the snow, get his clothes soaking wet and continue casual conversation whilw freezing” I said while getting up and turning around. I took a few steps before looking over my shoulder. “you coming, you’re treating us both on hot chocolate” I asked.

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I love this little bro-mance that js going on hahahahaha.

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Archer

“Ok maybe I’m a little stupid…” he said laughing and sighed softly. He saw Genosta turn and Archer worried he was leaving but he soon heard his words and smiled more quickly grabbing his bag. “Yeah let’s go to the dinner under my apartment I can change and we can have hot chocolate.” He said as he ran to catch up still shivering and trying to get close to Genosta.

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Me too it’s really cute and I wonder where it will go

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I heard the cracking sounds of him running to me through the snow. I just slowed down and then he mentioned that we could go to his dinner and basically his house. You trust too fast - I thought in my head but didn’t say anything as we walked in silence for a bit. I put my hands in my jacket and debate between changing or not,but decide not to. If I did, I had to reappear in some alley and Archer would be looking at me as a bird and wait for me which would make other people look.

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Archer

He smiled as he caught up. “So I can tell you where it is if your going to fly.” He was breathing kind of hard but saw that Genosta had slowed. He kept his bright smile as he headed towards his apartment. “Its not too far from here but it’s back towards the center of town a bit but no main drag kind of place it’s off on a side road.” He was trying to keep warm but still significantly shivering. He was dripping wet.

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I shook my head. “It would be inconvenient for me to change now, you said it was close so I can just walk, it’s not that I care when people stare or avoid me, but its just nicer to fly” I said with a shrug.

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“Ok if thats what you want to do.” Hearing that made Archer happy and he started to walk towards his apartment. “Ok your right I am stupid because im really cold.” He said as he started to walk a little faster when he saw the building coming into view. “You like hot Chocolate I take it because that is what you asked for?”

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I chuckled. “no, that’s just what is the first thing that comes to mind with cold weather, right?” I asked. “I’m good with everything as long as it’s warm” I said. Now that I think about it, when was the last time I had hot chocolate? - I wondered to myself as we walked in. “I’ll wait yere while you change, before your boss kicks you out for bringing a weirdo in and being soaking wet” I joked and sat down in one of the more hidden corners.

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“She doesnt care who I bring to my apartment come on up if you want Genosta.” He said as he headed to the back of the diner and up some stairs. He climbed about eight stairs and waited their to see if Genosta was staying or coming up as well. Archer didnt know if they were friends but he certainly liked talking to Genosta and his personality was hard to read but he liked it a lot.

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I was genuinely surprised as he invited me up, but followed him. At this point I had my guard up, keeping an eye on everything and everyone but did not change anything about my demeanor. I followed him upstairs and as we got up I regret not flying as a bird and just wait for him to open a window. “Why didn’t you tell me you lived at the top, I would’ve flown” I asked in the same joking tone I have been talking in all this time.

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“I said I live above a diner what did you think that meant?” He asked as he cracked a smile. They climbed the stairs and walked into the single door behind it was a messy small dark studio type apartment. Archer set his bag down right away on an old chair in what he had set up as the living room type area. He quickly pulled off his dripping sweatshirt and shirt and set them in front of one of the two doors that were in the apartment besides the front door. “Make yourself comfortable Genosta. Im going to go into my room and change then toss my my wet clothes in the laundry.” He said still smiling as ever as he headed into a door in the apartment.

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“I thought you meant right above it ” I just said before walking in. I then nodded at his comment and looked for an place to sit while he left, though the second he did, I started to look around. Somewhere in my mind a tiny voice apologized to Archer for it, but I’ve learned not to trust people, especially those who smile a lot. It happened once but never again. The room was messy and small but I couldn’t spot anything immediate defiantly so I sat back down.

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Archer

He quickly changed into a pair of sweatpants instead of his wet jeans and a different t-shirt with an old sweatshirt over it. He laughed a little when he walked out and caught Genosta looking around. “Something I can help you with?” He asked as I pulled his hair back into a small ponytail that held just the top part of his hair. “I mean I dont have much but if you want something I can see what I can manage.” Archer said as he walked to the kitchen area and pulled out a kettle and found to packages of instant hot chocolate.

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I shook my head. “That wasn’t what I intended” I just told him as he poured water and filled the cups with instant chocolate. “You live and work at a dinner but you aren’t allowed to grab fresh hot chocolate?” I asked with a surprised tone. “Next you twll me you don’t eat there either” I added.

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Archer

“I havent been paid yet this week I have $15 to my name is all right now. She doesnt let me eat in the dinner for free.” He laughs as he makes two cups “I could have went and got us hot chocolate but it would have been about the same from the diner.” He smiled as he pulled two cups from the cabinet.

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“Not the best dinner, got it” I said with a nod. I waited for him to sit down as well. I wasn’t used to these type if interactions, not used to be invited into someone’s house. It was weird and made me feel a bit more guarded than I probably should be.

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Archer

I handed Genosta his cup it was an old burnt red colored mug and sat down by him. With my own chipped white mug. “Yeah that sounds about right it isn’t the best dinner but they keep enough business.” He said as he smiled at Genosta. He could tell that Genosta seemed almost on edge and he shifted to look at him. “You alright?” Archer asked actually concerned. “If I did something wrong you can just tell me. I guarantee I probably didn’t do it on porous.”

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I shook my head. “No, don’t think everything is always your fault, I’m just out of my normal situations, so I’m a bit out of my comfort zone” I explain. “A longer can only take so much socializing before they start to notice this is out of their normal situation” I explain.

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Archer

He chuckles and smiles. “Ok I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t on me was all.” He smiled and stood up realizing something. He sat his hot chocolate on the counter and began to dig through a drawer in the kitchen. He pulled out a straw and walked back handing it to Genosta. “Do you want this. I know you mentioned you dont like to take your mask off so maybe this will help. You know so you can still drink.” Archer said as he sat back down he still felt cold and pulled his knees to his chest.

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“Sure, let’s keep it at I don’t want to take it off” I said and took the straw and looked at it for a minute. I didn’t even think about how he would react to this but guess there was only one way to find out. Slowly a slit opened from one side to the other creating an opening to stick in the straw but that was pretty much it. Maybe he saw a little bit of an upcoming ring beard and some teeth but that was pretty much all there was.

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Archer

Archer’s jaw dropped. “Genosta not to be mean or anything but that was pretty cool.” He was still smiling and settled back in pulling the blanket off the back of his chair and wrapping up in it he was still shaking from the cold. “Your magic never ceases to surprise and amaze me.” he took a big drink of the warm liquid as he tried to warm himself back up. “If you want or need anything just ask.” He mumbled trying to not shake so he wouldnt spill the hot choclate.

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“Thanks…?” I said. “But this is different from my powers to turn into a bird, I can’t really explain this that well,” I said and circled my hand once again in front of my face. It has no holes, but I can breathe just fine, see everything, and hear without any problem. “Thanks,” I said again softly as I took a sip.

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Archer

“Im sorry if that came out as rude Genosta.” He said as he realized the mans questioning thank you. “You dont need to explain it. Ive told you that you just are who you are how you are no explanations needed.” He smiled and kept drinking his hot chocolate still shivering horribly. “Ok maybe I am really stupid I cant get warm now at all.” He mumbled as he pulled the blanket tighter.

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I nod. “I appreciate that” I said calmly before he complained about being cold. “Then don’t mind me and take a shower” I said with a shrug as I didn’t mind things like manners or being polite.

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Archer

“No problem.” He replied before he heard what Genosta said next. “That wont help much Im afraid. I will be ok though dont worry too much please.” Archer smiled as he drank more of his hot chocolate. “Genosta?” He asked hoping to keep the man’s attention. “Have you ever had friends before?”

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I shrugged as he refused to take a shower. After that I let out a sigh as I started to think. “I don’t think so, not in my book at least"I said.” I don’t even have contact with my family anymore, let alone know how to maintain such a weak bond that people call friendship"I said.

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Archer

“Well I think you would be a good friend.” Archer said as he settled into his seat a little more. “You say it is a weak bond but you know maybe friendship would satisfy your human curiosity a little bit.” Archer was testing the waters it seemed like him and Genosta were getting along well but he knew just from there converstions today that he was a little stand offish at times.

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I shook my head. “You get me wrong. I don’t mean a weak bond like your example. People have so many reasons to make friendships and most are selfish reasons such as not be a loner. But at the same time you just have to do that and that friendship could he over” I said and snapped my fibger at the wordt ‘That’. “Just a wrong word, action even the whisper of someone else or your own mind can break that bond” I said. “People often say those bonds with other people are so precious or special but couples cheat, friends break up, family turn against each other as soon as money is involved, so I keep people in mind but I don’t really like to use those terms as much” I explain. “Probably the reason I’m a loner” I added with a chuckle.

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Archer

“You just dont like the label then?” He asked trying to make sure he understood what Genosta was saying. “I mean I understand where you are coming from but I will say we are not all as bad as you make us out to be.” Archer was still hopeful that some type of friendship could come of this of at least this wouldn’t be the last time that him and Genosta got to speak and get to know each other and just be. Archer knew Genosta was cynical and a little different in a strange and kind of out there way but be liked it, Heck he felt pretty comfortable around Genosta from the start as absolutely crazy as that made him sound and he knew it made him sound pretty darn crazy.

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Part 2

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I shrugged. "not just that, if we both were told that we both won 2 million, and I told you that then gave you one million and then it turns out I won another million at the same company so the gave me everything in one go, then people throw in the rumor that we won 3 an told you it was only two so you would think I was fair, how quickly would you believe the rumor? “I ask.” That, happens faster than you could imagine, not to mention, people will always believe that little voice of doubt over the loud screams of trust"I added. “I don’t like to use a term of what it’s meaning isn’t real” I tell him.

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Archer

“I wouldn’t believe the rumor at all its a rumor i grew up surrounded by them and you cant believe them just for the hell of it and to be honest I wouldnt care much about you keeping extra money from me I would just assume you had a good reason and shrug it off.” He shrugged as he plainly stated his feelings towards Genosta’s hypothetical. “wait people have a voice of screaming doubt I only hate that towards myself I mean it is usually self doubt that i have messed something up and like there will be repercussions for it but its not a common thing that i have experienced towards other people. I mean at least for me.” Archer may have been too trusting or maybe he had grown to a point he didnt have much to loose so he didnt care. Regardless Archer was one who jumped into thing with some thinking but lead but action and not always his brain despite how smart he was. “I kind of understand i guess but i mean I just have never been there I guess. Heck most people dont know i exist let alone get along with me so maybe i haven’t had the opportunity.”

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I shrugged. “I’ve had it before, in probably the worse way there is, so that trust is pretty much gone,” I said. “I talk in associates and useful people,” I said. “And I don’t hide those terms either” I just said. Not that I never tried those friendship terms, hang out with people my age but it never worked out - I thought to myself. “I mean why should I repeatedly come back to drink instant chocolate with an icicle?” I asked jokingly.

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Archer

“Because my company is amazing.” Archer was laughing at himself as he said it. “I dont know maybe you enjoy me when I’m not an iceman.” He was smiling ear to ear as he grabbed his bag and pulled his notebook out. “I mean I have a pretty good personality when it comes dow to it.” He was giggling as he set back in his chair.

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“Guess I’ll have to wait for summer to find out whenever or not I like you when you’re not a snowman or not” I shrugged. “I wouldn’t say your company is good though, I mean if you’re talking about the one below us, then I have a better company and it’s not even existing,” I said. officially that is - I add in my head

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sorry I thought I had responded to this.

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Archer

He laughed as he heard Genosta and make a little joke. “No need to wait so long Ill be better in a little bit just have to get myself warmed back up.” Archer could tell Genosta was seeming to loosening up around him. “Oh gosh no the lady downstairs is not the company I was talking about but I think your right you cant get much worse than that.”

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“Glad we can at least agree on that,” I said. “But is your hacking really a company, like people can hire you?” I asked curiously. “or do you only hack for your own interest?” I added. I was curious about what drove this guy, so I knew how to use him when the time was right.

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Archer

“I didn’t mean company like that. I meant like talking friendly maybe companionship kind of company,” I say as I giggle a little. But I dont know Ive never been asked to hack for anyone before so I can’t really say for sure." He was mumbling that last part a bit as he thought about it all.

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I tilted my head. “So if someone asked you to hack into a specific company to get information that could destroy them, would you do it, and for what money?” I asked. “Or let me rephrase it, if they offered you a million, would you do it?” I asked.

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Archer

“I dont know I have never been asked.” Archer shrugs as he thinks. “I mean I would want to look at what kind of system I was dealing with first. Some systems are really rough to get into and I dont know what I would consider worth it to get into them. I also would want who ever I was hacking for to be completely transparent with me and what they planed to do with whatever I got for them.” He says thinking out loud.

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I nodded. “Okay, then let’s go one step further. If I offered you a million to hack into the computer of the mayor of the city, as well as the local council and all their archives, would you do it?” I asked. I was curious, curious as to whenever or not he would bite to this. he didn’t have to say yes…he just didn’t have to say ‘no’.

While waiting however, I noticed the sun was already going down. “actually, hold that thought and you can think about that offer for a little bit, I have to head somewhere” I said and opened the window. “Spot you later!” I said before flying off.

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Archer “Robin” Hood

He had let Genosta leave without answering his question. Archer was still tossing the question back and forth in his mind. He still wasn’t sure what his answer would be but he had to go to work in the diner for at least a few hours. Archer forced himself out of bed and shower before getting ready for the day. Before he headed downstairs to work a shift he stuffed all of his notebooks and laptop into his bag. He had other work to do on his breaks he wanted to know if he could find anything about Genosta. That man was different and Archer couldn’t quite put his finger on what it was specifically.

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After I turned the corner, I changed into a bird and flew towards the edge of the building next to me. Minutes later a group of three guys followed frantically looking for me. “Where did that little pest go?!” one of them called out.

That was my cue to leave and I flew off, but with the injured those guys just gave me, flying did hurt and with the cold wind trying to blow me away, I needed to find shelter somewhere close before another blizzard arrived. I flew around and my eyes fell on the apartment I was at yesterday. why not, he seems gullible enough to help me - I thought and landed at the window before using my beak to tick on the glass.

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Archer

I had been writing when I heard taping at the window and I smiled when I saw a black crow with that special sparkle in his eyes. I knew it was Genosta. I hurried and opened the window for him when I saw that he was hurt. “Sh-t what happened to you?” I ask as I retrieved the first aid kit from under my sink. I was actually kind of worried about him but surprised he would show up here. I didn’t think I had made that kind of impression on him the other day. Based on how the conversation between us had ended I fully expected to never even see him again.

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I changed back as soon as I entered the building. I let out a sour chuckle as I set down on the couch. “I bumbed into someone who took it the wrong way” I shrugged. “They started beating me so I booked it but flying with this weather and those type of people outside isn’t the best” I said. “Sorry for crashing here, you were the closest thing at the moment” I explained and saw he grabbed the first air kid. “Don’t worry, I can take a hit like this” I reassured him and chuckled again. “to be fair, I also stole the keys of his car as a crow which had some drugs in it that gave me a bit of money, but he must have been in in a bad mood” I chuckled. “Not that he knew I was that same crow but ah well” I added with a shrug.

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Archer

I sigh in relief and put my first aid kit away. “So in other words you started it.” I say as I sigh and sit by him. “Are you really sure you are alright?” I grabbed him a blanket he was covered in snow. “Maybe you should go shower so you can warm up and clean up some.” I say as I smile and make us hot drinks. “Genosta I told you people could tell you apart from other crows if they tried.”

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I shrugged. “Maybe but not really,” I said nonchalantly and took the blanket. it was soft.

“No, you can because you know I can change, no one is going to think that bird is this random guy on the street” I point out as I took the hot drink. “Also, I don’t have a home remember,” I said confused why he suggested I should take a shower. Maybe he forgot I don’t have a home - thought and shrugged.

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I’m going to do this one to make @sunflower.flow happy but…

ROOMMATES, ROOMMATES ROOMMATES

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Archer

I shrug when I hear him tell me I can only tell it is him in crow form because I know. Maybe he was right. I hadn’t known he didn’t have a home until he just now said it. “Genosta you didn’t tell me before you were homeless.” I say as I sigh and think as I bite my lip. "Well since you have now brought the fact that you are homeless to my attention I can not in good conscience just let you walk away again. Or well fly away again in your case. “Would you like to stay here. I mean the apartment is only one bedroom but I think I could manage to make it work. I don’t like the thought of you out on the street without a roof over your head.” I say as I sigh and sip my tea. “Ill get some clean clothes for you go take a shower warm up and clean up. Even if you don’t want to stay here permanently you are staying tonight. And do not argue with me on that one.” I set my tea down and walk back to the small kitchen. “Ill make a decent dinner while you clean up. Anything you don’t or can’t eat?”

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I raised my eyebrow. “I’m pretty sure I told you that I live as a bird most of the time, no rent, no need for extreme food, so it’s no big deal” I said with a shrug. though having a warm place to stay wouldn’t be so bad - I added while I unconciously snuggled deeper into the blanket. “I don’t need much, I can sleep as a bird you know” I added while he was trying to figure out how to fit me in here.

I then let out a sigh of defeat. I got up and turned to Archer. “I just have one rule, do not, under any circumstances walk in on me while I shower or change” I said sternly. “Am I clear on that?” I asked.

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Archer

I smile when I hear him give in. “I would have never even if you wouldn’t have told me.” I nod and bit my lip thinking. “You don’t have to stay here in bird form. Im sure that its not comfortable to always be a bit and you seem to like my blanket. We can use the pull out bed in the couch and ill find my extra bedding for you.” I was happy he had agreed to stay I though he deserved a roof over his head and a place to relax at the end of the day. “Ok and my only rule is don’t bring people over without telling me first.” I was still so happy he was staying I thought it might give me a chance to get to know him better and maybe gain more of his trust.

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I started to chuckle. “Oh it has its perks being a bird, my feathers feel about the same as being in this blanket, but as a human, I usually don’t get that luxury” I explain. “Besides, I haven’t slept as a human since…uhm…for a very long time” I tell him before I started to laugh. “Do you really think I have anyone close enough for me to bring over?” I asked. “My closest safe haven today was the guy I met yesterday” I point out dryly.

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Archer

I giggle. “Well fair enough I guess go get cleaned up Ill get you some clothes and set them right inside the bathroom door.” I say as I head to my room I find a sweatshirt that I had that was similar to what he had on as well as I pair of pants I thought might fit him and a plain gray t-shirt. “Here. Go clan and warm up Ill make dinner and then we can just relax for tonight.” I smile at him pushing my hair out of my face.

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I nodded and took the clothes before getting up. “Thanks” I said briefly and walked into the bathroom. there I locked the door and made sure it was locked well before starting to change. The last thing I removed was my mask, something I haven’t done in a very long time. My skin is detiriating and turned black around my eyes and cheeks. the burned skin left it looking almost rotten or infected, but that was just how I looked after coming back and it’s something I had to live with for who knows how long. it’s why I didn’t like showing my face, it was hideous and even I felt sick after seeing it. I looked like someone who was on the brink of death after getting burned alive and now my body is just slowly dying one piece of face at a time.

The black spots had grown quite a lot since the last time and I knew it showed how long I had to live. I’ve already died once, of course I should have a limited time - I thought before pulling my gaze of the mirror and entering the shower. I closed my eyes and let the water flow ever me while I took in the sensation of something I rarely got to do.

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Archer

I began cooking as he showered. I was making a pasta dish simple but filling. It was something I new well. I began by boiling the noodles. As they were boiling I went to find bedding to put on the couch for Genosta. I wanted him to feel welcome and at home here. I pulled the couch out into a bed and covered it in a dark green soft sheet with two pillows on top as well as the blanket he had previously been cuddled in and a quilt incase he were to get cold. After finishing the bed I returned to the kitchen to keep cooking. I made a sauce for our past and buttered some bred that I sprinkled with cheese and tossed in the small oven. I assumed Genosta had locked the bathroom door but I had forgotten to tell him he could use anything in the bathroom he needed. “Genosta you can help yourself to anything in the bathroom, that you might need.” I say in a soft yell as I finish up cooking.

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“Yoo” I just responded before continuing a little longer before I got out and I put my mask back on. As I changed into the clothes Archer had prepared for me, I noticed I did have some ugly bruises but the clothes would be able to cover them.

I then walked out and sat down on the now bed couch. I laid down with a sigh. “You know you’re too accepting on this, right?” I asked.

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Archer

“Accepting on what?” I ask as I get two mismatched plates out of an upper cupboard. I set both plates on the counter and pulled some cheese out of the small refrigerator. I followed this up by retrieving silverware from a nearly empty drawer. “I take it you enjoyed your shower and you are enjoying the bed I put together for you.” I say as I laugh and start to make my plate. “Help yourself.”

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“Shower was okay, bed, I need to get used to,” I said honestly before getting up to grab the food. “I meant accepting someone into your house, it’s dangerous you know,” I said. “You never know who you allow into your safe place and what they do. People aren’t good you know, no one is angelically nice, we’re all toxic in a way” I explained and took a bite.

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Archer

“Its you im not too concerned your here.” I say as I shrug. “But here we go with you and your pessimism again.” I say as I smile. “Genosta if I thought you were any kind of threat to me I wouldn’t have offered you to stay. I have pretty good intuition about people too so don’t worry this isn’t like this is something I do often.” I say as I sit at the counter and eat. “Unless you are going to like try and kill me in my sleep or something completely unexpected I feel pretty safe with you so don’t worry. Also what do you want me to do kick you out because it really sounds like you want me to kick you out right now.”

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I shrug. “I have my reasons, okay” I just said with a sigh. “Besides, you don’t have to do anything, I’m just trying to give something back for letting me crash here” I added. “I’m not going to try and kill you, you’re still of use to me” I then tell him with a light joking tone. “I just want you to be careful” I then said softly.

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Archer

I smiled as I sat eating. “Ok fine and like I said I trust you so like you said you aren’t going to kill me in my sleep or something your welcome here.” I kept eating as I waited for him to get his food. I smile when I hear the sincerity in his voice when he says he just wanted me to be careful. “I will be careful.” I slide over so he can sit at the counter with me if he wants.

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I sat down next to him but didn’t address anything of it. “I just don’t understand why you trust me,” I said. “It just doesn’t make sense,” I said and put my plate away. “But forget it, it’s just my pessimism again I guess,” I said and walked off to the bed. No one trusts me - I thought to myself. Something about this guy was messing with my head and I didn’t know what.

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Archer

“Genosta come back and eat first please.” I say as I worry seeing his reactions. “I trust you because you haven’t given me a reason not to and I like talking to you and being with you. You just make me smile ok.” I say as I sigh and lay out on my counter. “Genosta please come back.”

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“Don’t worry, I’m just not a big eater” I reassured him. “Besides I only moved like 5 steps” I point out. “And I need to get moving on getting used to this bed, because it’s going to take a while” I explain and lay down. “it feels weird” I added.

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Archer
“You can eat in bed but please eat a little of something if your just uncomfortable eating in front of me I can leave the food out for you later just rinse the pans out and put them in the sink.” I sit up and smile watching him lay in bed. “Yeah I know my apartment is small but is there anything I can do for you to help you get used to sleeping in a bed?”
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“I just told you I don’t eat much. A bird stomach or something” I said with shrug. “Also, no I don’t need anything, just takes time,” I said and sighed. “Just to be sure, you really don’t mind me crashing here?” I asked.
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Archer
“No Genosta I don’t mind you living here at all. Im actually glad you agreed to it.” I say as I turn to face him as I finished eating. “I know you don’t like getting all personal but what do you plan to do with the rest of your life. You know like you didn’t even have a place to live before today… so like what do you want to do with the time you have?” I ask as I and think about the question myself. I knew I wanted a better job more stability and a better place to live the standard dreams of every poor kid but it was more family matter and relationships that I didn’t know where I saw myself in the future.
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I shrugged. “I have no plans, I learned to live by the day instead of dream for a future. I used to have plans for the future but I’ve learned that your life can end before that” I said. “I then started thinking to make sure I live a life to be remembered for by helping other, but then wondered why I would spend my life for others that will shove you away when they don’t need you or when you’re in their way. People will take your life if it improves theirs so yeah, I make no plans. I just ended up here and I will see what comes on my path” I explained with a shrug.

I then looked at him. “Why don’t you tell me your wholesome dreams to give me some inspiration,” I asked with a grin
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Archer
“Only if you share some of your old plans for the future even if you don’t have them any more.” I say as I finish my plate of pasta and grab the other piece of bread. “They are the general poor kid dreams stability and a better life. I don’t need anything fancy but I would like better than this apartment. As far as family and relationship plans go Ive never been good at those. I honestly don’t have much for friends and I never had a family I could remember so I still don’t know if like kids and family are something I want for myself or not.” I mumble the last part with bread in my mouth. “Now your turn less secrets and be more open please. Its not like im going to make fun of you or anything for anything you say. You have seen im a pretty accepting guy. So please open up some to me Genosta.”
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“They weren’t that big really, just wanted to be the one who could take care of my father and sister, that’s all,” I said with a shrug. “no offence, but I won’t open up more, let’s just say that the closer I get to people, the more I expect them to drop me,” I said. “Saying things out loud makes you realize it’s real” I said. “Let’s just keep it that I envy you for not knowing your family,” I said. “It’s more of a blessing than you think” I added.
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Archer
“They left you didn’t you that’s why you have such a hard time accepting people into your life.” I say as I sigh. “Im not going anywhere Genosta.” I say as I smile and come sit with him. “Genosta Im sorry that someone hurt you as deeply as they did but Im not leaving you and I won’t ever hurt you. I hate making promises because I have a hard time trusting them but I will never hurt you Genosta.”
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I shook my head. “I left” I said. “basically it’s like this: my mom was taken, I left and my father and half sister stayed behind. there’s one more person but I won’t talk about her” I said. “It’s not about you Archer, it’s…complicated, too much for anyone to understand” I said. “I don’t think you’ll be the one leaving, but I will” I added. “it’s how I deal with my problems, so don’t get offended when I do” I told him with a sigh.
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Archer
“Genosta you don’t have to tell me but I think I can understand .” I say as I sit with him and take a deep breath before I give him a hug. “Sorry if that hug crossed a line but you seemed like you needed it.” I mumbled as I smiled. I just wanted him to know I was a safe place and that I wanted to be here for him because he really seemed that he needed someone to be there for him.

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I didn’t say anything for a while, then all of a sudden, I felt two arms around me and Archer hugged me. “Uhmm, what are you doing?” I asked dryly. “And why?” I also added. I never got hugged so this just felt awkward.
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Archer
“Sorry I just thought you needed a hug,” I got up really embarrassed with how he reacted to me hugging him. “Well Im going to clean dinner up its in the refrigerator if you change your mind that your hungry.” I was now all awkward about what just happened.
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I looked at archer as he walked away and sighed. “don’t be, I appreciate the thought, I’m just not used to hugging” I explain and looked away. “can you tell me what it is that you’re so easy to have physical contact with people?” I asked
@bpalmer
my socially awkward baby

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Archer
“I don’t think I know what you mean. Thats just a way that I show I care. I guess it is kind of instinctual.” I shrug as I continue to clean dinner up but look over at him while we talk. “I felt love once and I know how it feels to have it ripped away from you so I don’t know I guess I don’t want other people t feel that.”
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“Guess that kind of make sense, it suits you” I mumble. “but I’m actually a bit on the opposite side of this, I know people you thought were family turn against you and how much worse it feels when it happens from them than from others” I explain.
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Archer
“Genosta I get it my own parents didn’t want me and when I thought that was finally changing it got ripped away from me.” I sigh and keep cleaning.
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I shrugged. “It’s more complicated for me but let’s drop it for now, okay?” I asked. “How about we play some kind of game instead” I blurred out but regretted it right away because I had no experience or idea of any type of game to do, or how to for that matters.
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Archer
“Cards or board game?” I ask asI smile at him. Genosta just made me smile.“I can teach you either.” I came and sat on the couch with him. “Im happy you came over again. And Im glad you’re staying here.” I lay down with him and smile.
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I turned on my side after Archer laid down next to me so I was facing him, but we ended up closer than expected. I cleared my through and decided not to make a big deal out of it. “I’m cool with anything, you can pick what we’re going to do,” I said nonchalantly.
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Archer
I smiled he was really close when he turned to face me. “You sure you’re the one that wanted to play a game.” I was trying to keep my voice from showing I was kind of nervous that he had ended up so close. I didn’t want to get up though so I thought about how I could prolong having to get up to get a game.
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I nodded and put my head on my bent arm. “Yeah, it’s fine, I don’t know much about playing games but I heard it’s a good way to kill time with someone without having to get into a deep conversation,” I said with a shrug.
“If you don’t want to play a game, that’s fine too” I added.
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Archer
“Yeah we can if you want we don’t have to im fine with whatever you want to do Genosta.” I say as I lean on my elbow and I look at him smiling. “You make me smile Genosta.” I mumble. I wasn’t sure if he heard me or not when I mumbled that he made me smile.
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“I don’t know, I’m so used to be alone, so I have no idea what to do with you” I said chuckling. suddenly I heard him mumble something but couldn’t understand anything but ‘smile’ and my name. “Sorry, what was that?” I asked in response.
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Archer
I blush a little and struggle to repeat myself clearer. “You make me smile…” I mumble again as I look away from him. I was hoping that he wasn’t just gaining me repeat myself to be embarrassed.
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I started to chuckle. “I hope you mean it like you said and not mean it like you feel like laughing at me” I said. “But if you do mean smile, than I have to answer that you are a weird guy” I said with a lighter tone.
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Archer
I catch myself giggling softly as I smile. “No you just make me smile. You’re easy to talk to and it feels like I have known you longer than I have.” I say as I try and bide that I was blushing.
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“Like I said, you’re a weird guy” I mumbled but couldn’t help but smile behind my mask. “You’re probably the only person who will ever say that about me” I laughed.
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Archer
I laugh and brush off his weird guy comment I knew that he meant nothing by it really. “That is still weird to me that I would be the only one to feel like that about you Genosta.” I push my glasses up. I hadn’t even realized I had them on. I had showered and was sitting around in my pajama when Genosta showed up.
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I shrug. “maybe because people don’t see my face” I mumbled. “Or people assume I’m the bad guy” I added. “But I don’t want to go into that mood again” I chuckle.
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Archer
“Well I dont and honestly talking with you makes me pretty happy Genosta.” I smile as we lay there really close to each other.
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I chuckled, “I don’t know how to react to this to be honest” I chuckle. “I’m not used to be… Liked so if my responses are weird, sorry about it” I tell him. “But as far as most people come, you’re definitely the most… Tolerable of them all… I guess…never mind that sounds weird” I rambled.
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No problem take your time if needed.

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Archer
I giggle as I listen to him I definitely got him a little flustered which was not my intention. "I don’t mind your responses Genosta they are you so its fine. " I laugh a little more. “Im glad im at least tolerable.” I smile as I feel the nerves drift away.
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I gave a honest chuckle. “can I ask you something?” I asked but continued anyway. “You don’t have any secret powers that manipulate my mind, do you?” I asked. “because this feels unusual and unnaturally for me” I joked.
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Archer
I honestly laugh as I hear him. “Genosta no I’m just a normal guy.” I smile and nod as I reach for his hand without even thinking. He made me just really happy with him just being himself.
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Archer suddenly took my hand and my first instinct was to pull away, but I started to hesitate. He’s been very accepting and when I rejected his hug before, he became very upset. I don’t know anything about friends or stuff like that, maybe this was normal.
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Archer
I smiled when I realized I was holding his hand and he didn’t pull away from me. “Genosta am I your first friend?” I ask a little worried how he would take this type of no business relationship.
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“What do you think?” I asked chuckling. “What about you, do you have other friends?” I asked. I didn’t know why but the idea he had other friends, feltike I was less.
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Archer
“To be honest no I don’t really have any other friends. I tend to kind of keep to myself after everything that has happened to me.” I mumble the last part knowing he had been through worse even though I didn’t know what he had been through.
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I didn’t like how relieved I felt when he said that. I wanted him to have strong bonds, not be alone like I was, but at the same time, I liked the idea of being a special case as well.
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Archer
“Your the first person Ive really opened up with in a long time. Im not great at putting myself out there.” I say as I lay back down as my arm started to fall asleep. “But I really like being at least friends with you Genosta.”
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“Wel… Thanks… I. Guess…” I said unsure. " I said a little awkward. “You don’t have to, you know, put yourself out there for me though. just exist” I mumble. “I guess…I wouldn’t mind giving you a try either” I said, glad he couldn’t see my face but you could probably hear how unnatural this was for me.
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Archer
“Im not. putting myself out there uncomfortably with you. It feels really natural with you if I’m being honest.” I smile as I hear his voice change. “Hey don’t worry and just relax you don’t have to stress about anything here Genoata.”
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I started to chuckle. “That’s what I’m stressing about. I don’t remember the last time I had a friendly conversation for longer than an hour until you, it’s going to take time for me to open up” I said with a sigh. “But glad to hear you’re not pushing yourself for me” I then mumbled.
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Archer
“Just dont just let what happens happen Genosta.” I say as I giggle and smile. I was happy he was still letting me hold his hand. “We can go slow with conversations and stuff dont worry I’m pretty easy going.” When I hear him sigh I give his hand a little reassuring squeeze. “Just be you and I’ll just be me it will be ok that way.”
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“That’s…confusing” I chuckled dryly and only after he gave my hand a squeeze, I remembered he was holding my hand. does a friendship make you feel this awkward and make your heart beat faster? - I wondered in my head. “sure” I just said.
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My heart is melting.
also, I’m gong to bed so good night/evening/day !

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Archer
“Well we can try and see how it goes Genosta just don’t worry about it.” I smile at him I could tell he was kind of flustered and I couldn’t tell if it was because of what we were talking about or because I was holding his hand. He just made me happy constantly and I knew well that meant I probably had a crush on him but he was more nervous than I was about even friendship I needed to relax and keep my feelings in check.
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I listened to Archer talk but also noticed him take deeper breathes from time to time. “You say that now, but I’ve heard you sigh a few times as well” I said chuckling. “You should follow your own advise” I added.
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Archer
I didn’t know if I should admit that I had been following my own advice and that he just gave me butterflies in my stomach. “Im trying to Genosta.” I decide to say as I smile at him and try not to blush.
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I nodded. “Good” I said. “So what shall we do now?” I asked. “I mean, laying here is fine too, but yeah” I added.
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Archer
“Im fine with whatever we can watch a movie or something like that if you are ok with it?” I smile as I grab the blanket with my free hand and cover us up.
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I nodded. “Sure sounds good, you can pick the movie, I wanna see what your interests are” I said and he covered us with the blanket. it was warm and cosy, but still, my feathers were better in my opinion.
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Archer
I nodded and got up to find the remote and choose a movie. I chose a comedy movie sure it would probably be dumb but I was pretty sure we would both laugh and we both needed something light hearted. I cuddled back in with Genosta under the blanket as the movie started.
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Archer chose a lighthearted movie, which I honestly was fine with. I wasn’t feeling like watching anything heavy or excited and liked the idea of just turning off my brain for once and watch. He crawled back under the blanket and I just looked at the screen. I remember that I used to do this with my mom and dad back when I was little, so I didn’t think anything of it.
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Archer
I was glad that Genosta didn’t seem bothered with my movie selection or me being under the covers with him. He seemed if anything more relaxed than he had been and that was nice to see. “I hope you like this its kind of stupid but still funny.”
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I shrugged. “I’m okay with it, rn I’m not in the mood for drama or action, besides…my life is more exciting than those action movies,” I said with a grin. I noticed Archer kept looking at me to check my reactions which made me chuckle a little.
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Archer
I smile when I catch a grin in his voice. “Well Im glad you don’t mind it and would you please be careful os you life is more dangerous than an action movie Genosta.” I say as I take his hand again as the movie starts. "He made me happy I was excited to see where things between us went.
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“but if I’m careful, then it won’t be as exciting,” I said with a chuckled whine. “Besides, I can take a hit,” I said showing one of the bruises on my shoulder from earlier today. “And if I was careful, I wouldn’t be sitting here right now, would I” I added.
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Archer
I shake my head when he shows me the bruises. “Ok fine fair but in the future please try to be a little more careful.” I say as I move a little closer to him. “I don’t want to find you dead on the side of the road one day is what im getting at Genosta.”
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I shrugged with a chuckle. “Don’t worry, you probably won’t” I reassured him. “I still have time” I added as I let out a yawn and stretch. “before you ask, no I’m not tired, usually the cold keeps me longer awake so the warmth right now makes me drowsy” I tell him
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Archer
I smile. “Hey its ok you sleep if you need to.” I smile as I hold his hand and watch the movie. “Im glad I Probably won’t find you dead on the side of the road.” I roll my eyes at his use of the word probably this boy was going to be the death of me at this rate.
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“I’m just saying probably because you’ll see that if I say you won’t, at some point you are and you’ll tell me ‘but you promised’ and all I can do is scream that it wasn’t my fault but you won’t hear it, which will just be more frustrating and I won’t even find peace,” I said with a shrug. “Also, I don’t need sleep, I’ll get it later,” I said.
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Archer
I laugh that was the first time I had ever heard Genosta go on a rant. “Wow you’re ranting at me now but, I have one question if I find you dead how are you planing to argue with me?” I ask as I giggle “And I mean it just sleep if your body is wanting it I don’t care Genosta its really fine.”
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“I have my ways, I’ve done it once, I’ll do it again” I just said slightly jokingly. “But I’m sure as heck going to argue with you when I’m dead, so be prepared for me to annoy you when I’m dead” I chuckle. “I’m not tired Archer, don’t worry” I tell him.
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Archer
I giggle at his dark humor. “At least ill still get to hear your voice Genosta even if it is arguing with me from beyond the grave.” I say as I hold his hand a little tighter like he would just vanish with us even talking about this. His comment about talking to people and being dead before concerned me a little because I couldn’t tell if that part was a joke or not. “Ok I was just letting you know that if you were you didn’t have to stay up for me.” I smile as I turn to look at him
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I nodded but noticed him frowning at my ‘done it once’ comment. I just poked his cheek. “Don’t think too much into it"I told him but his respond was squeezing my hand.” Sure"I then askwered to him
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Archer
He poked my cheek and I shook my head blushing a little “Hey Genosta.” I retaliate as I smirk in mock anger. “Ill try not to.” I whisper as I hold his hand. I still worried I would just loose him I felt really attached to him already. (Can his actual eyes be seen through the mask?)
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I nodded. “Just making sure” I said and focussed on the movie for at least a few minutes. For a moment it was just silent except for the movie which felt peacefully.
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Archer
I smiled as we watched the movie and held hands this was nice I could see this becoming a usual thing and I even wanted it to. “Genosta this is really nice and I am glad I get to spend this time with you.”
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I kept my eyes on the screen as I felt embarrassed about how often he said it. “You might have mentioned that a few times, yes” I joked instead because I wasn’t sure how to respond to it without it being mean or awkward.
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Archer
I didn’t know what about what I said made him feel uncomfortable but I could tell he was now uncomfortable and I let go of his hand as I got up. I headed to the bathroom knowing he wouldn’t ask if I went to the bathroom.
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I let out a sigh as Archer walked off. I paused the movie and looked outside. Nice going, A-hole, for once someone actually wants you and you’re acting like a downer - I thought.
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Archer
I took a minute in the bathroom to actually use it and collect my thoughts then came back out. “Sorry Just had to go to the bathroom.” I say as I come back and sit down by him. He was looking outside. “What are you looking at?” I ask softly as I grab his hand again.
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I decided not to address my suspicion and shrugged while he grabbed my hand again. “Nothing, just waiting for you” I said as I started the movie again. “Sorry, btw, I’m just not used to being wanted so I don’t know how to properly respond to it” I then mumbled.
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Archer
“Hey its fine I just thought I made you uncomfortable and you were going to run off.” I mumble as I lean my head on his shoulder as the movie starts again. “Well that changes with me you will always be wanted now and you are always welcome wherever I am.” I say as I nod
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for now… - I added in my head but didn’t say it instead I just rested my head against his. “Thanks, it will just take time, bare with me” I added before I continued to look at the screen.
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Archer
“No problem I am patient I can wait.” I smile when he lays his head on mine. I liked this and hoped he continued to warm up and not push me away.
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Even though I wasn’t used to this, I just let things happen. the holding hands and being close was already less awkward for me than at the beginning. it will just take time - I thought.
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Archer
He seemed to be coming around slowly and that is all I could ask for. He would need time I knew that but I was also willing to give him however long he needed. I was willing to try this.
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at this point, Archer was silent as well. It wasn’t a bad or awkward silence, just a silent where we didn’t need to break it with needless talking. A silent that felt safe and fed the drowsiness.
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Archer
My eyes felt heavy and this was nice all cuddled in close holding hands. I was trying to watch the movie but I was tired and I knew I wouldn’t last long before I fell asleep.
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I glanced over at Archer, who started to nod his head while he was slowly falling asleep and I chuckled. “Same goes for you, you can sleep if you want” I whispered.
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Archer
“I wasn’t sleeping.” I mumble as I sit up but stay cuddled in close with him. “I will sleep when I get tired but im not tired yet Gensta.”
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I chuckled and patted his head. “Sure” I just said kindly and turned back to the movie. Honestly, I also started to become sleepy, but I didn’t feel comfortable sleeping in my human body.
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Archer
“Genosta you want to sleep as a bird don’t you?” I ask as I hold his hand and yawn. “Its ok you can if it is more comfortable but do you need anything different to sleep like that?”
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I was surprised he mentioned it but nodded. “Yeah, maybe we should call it a day” I said and joined his jawn. “You should also head to bed, you can’t lie to me and say you aren’t tired” I told him
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Archer
I smile knowing that he wanted to sleep as a bird at least for now. “Ok fine I will head to bed but even though you are sleeping as a bird you will stay here right?”
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I nodded. “yeah, I am, don’t worry” I said. “Goodnight” I said and changed into my crow form. I then flew to the blanket and sat in it like it was a nest. I then turned my head back and fell asleep.
@bpalmer
Are we allowed to just make a time skip later? I mean it feels like we’re the only ones posting atm.

also he's so cute when he's sleeping

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Archer
I smiled he was cute even sleeping in bird form I smiled and went to my bedroom leaving the door open incase he needed anything from me.
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I think that would be ok

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I slept through the night and when morning came, one of the windows suddenly flew open while it was snowing so the snow was blowing inside. I tried closing it but one of the handles needed a trick to close it because it was a bit crooked and I assumed Archer probably knew how to do it so I walked into the bedroom but after trying to take him up for a few minutes, I didn’t have a result yet.
I decided to turn into my crow form and hopped onto him. I then but is nose to wake him up.
@bpalmer
if you want you can make Genosta turn back and tell Archer about the window.

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Archer
It had gotten so cold I was cuddled in lots if blankets. I felt a bird and smiled as I woke up. “Genosta what is it?” I ask as I rub my eyes and sit up as I try not to bury him in blankets. I quickly realized why it was so cold. "Its that stupid window I mumble as I get up to close it. I grabbed a towel off my floor I would have to jam it shut. “That window sucks honestly.” I say as I pull the handle hard and stick the towel between the frame and the window. “That should keep it closed but there is so much snow that came in.” I say as I sigh.
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I chuckle as Archer got up and started whining about the window. I changed back and followed him. “Sorry about waking you up but yeah…” I said and looked at the snow. “Lets get as much as we can and throw that in the sink, then put some towels down so the floor doesn’t get too wet” I suggested
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Archer
“Yeah I have a broom so we can broom it together.” I say as I get the broom from the kitchen closet. “No it’s ok I get why you woke me up it was cold and that window was blowing snow on you Genosta.” I say as I broom the snow up. “It sticks you have to pull the handle down and to the left and if its windy out jam it closed or it will just keep opening.” I say as I laugh and trip realizing I hadn’t even put my glasses on and was wandering around the apartment blind.
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I took the broom from Archer. “Good to know, next time I’ll close it before waking you up” I joked before I started cleaning the snow. “You…uh…should think about wearing contact lenses, you look good without your glasses” I tell him while I stayed focussed on cleaning up.
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Archer
“I have contacts but I don’t wear them unless I’m working on the computer. I mean I guess that is pretty often though so …” I say as I laugh and rush to my room to get my glasses. “My eyesight kind of sucks but it is manageable as long as I have glasses or contacts.” I say as I help him clean the snow up
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I nodded. “Still it suits you to not have them, your eyes pop out more” I mumble. “Not that it doesn’t look good with your glasses on!” I quickly add while most of the snow was now gone. I grabbed the bucket we used to put the snow in and carried it to the sink of the kitchen. “Or should I keep it in the bucket so you can have an cold shower” I joked.
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Archer
“Good God Genosta Im poor but not poor enough I need to shower in melted snow and it is cold as hell.” I say as I laugh and mop up what was left on the floor with a towel. “Thank for the compliment on my eyes I wish I could see yours I bet they are a really pretty color.” I spoke absentmindedly not even thinking of the words than had just come out of my mouth.
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I think for a bit. my eyes… What color are they again? - I thought. Yesterday I didn’t look at my eyes so I don’t know for sure. “Uhmmm… I actually don’t know about that” I chuckled.

I then turned to him. “Dude, ice water is amazing for getting energy, it’s healty too, we should go ice swimming sometime” I said.
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Archer
“Its ok Im sure that your eyes are amazing Genosta.” I say as I giggle and shake my head when he talks about ice water swimming. "Do you not remember when I laid in the snow our first day and came home practically freezing. “I do not plan on doing that again.” I say as I laugh and toss the wet towel in the laundry. I wanted to hug him really bad for some reason but I didn’t know how he would take it.
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I chuckled. “What you prefer a jacuzzi instead?” I asked. “Why don’t you take a few greens from someone’s bank and we can treat ourself to a sauna’s and jacuzzis” I said with a shoulder wiggle before pouring the snow into the sink.
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Archer
“Honestly yes I get cold pretty easily if Im being honest.” I say as I smile at him. “I can but I don’t even know where a sauna and Jacuzzi is around here.” I yawn as I rub sleep from my eyes, “I have money in an account overseas I can draw from. Its stuff I’ve already taken it increws interest and there is quite a bit in there right now.”
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“There is a spa just outside the northern side of the city, but uhmmm” I said and turned to Archer. “I thought you would understand I was kidding” I said and pointed at my mask. “water and swimming trunks aren’t really my forte"I explain.” Only with a wetsuit I’m okay with swimming" I added.
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Archer
“Oh man yeah duh.” I say as I nod understanding him. “No im not taking you to do something you can’t enjoy. But we can do something together today Genosta.” I say as I smile and grab his hand again. “I mean that I have enough money that we can go do something fun for a little while today.”
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I nodded as I leaned against the counter. “Sure, sounds good, what does one do when enjoying the day as two?” I asked jokingly. “But jokes aside, no idea what we could do” I laughed.
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Archer
“I don’t either but lets eat breakfast then find something.” I say as I smile and lean my head on him. “I mean I am sure we can find something. What kind of things do you like to do?”
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I think for a minute. “What about laser tag?” I suggested. “I’ve never done it before but it sounds cool” I suggested. I wasn’t sure if it was a fun idea, but I couldn’t think of anything else at the moment.
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Archer
“We can go check it out if it is something you think would be fun.” I say as I get something for breakfast. “What do you want to eat for breakfast?”
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I shrug. “I eat almost everything, you can just make me the same as you” I said and looked around. “By the way, where did you put my clothes?” I asked as I couldn’t find them.
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Sorryy!!! I thought I had responded to this, next time you can send me a reminder after a day!

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Archer
“They had blood on them and they re in the wash now Ill dry them after we eat if that is ok.” I say as I get pan out and two eggs. “How do you like your eggs?”
@Meekepeek its ok the forums were down and back down and back quite a few times so I figured that something just got deleted or delayed or something.

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I started to laugh. “Did you just ask a bird how he likes its eggs?” I chuckle as I looked at him. “Sunny side up, please” I then aswered so he did get that I was joking.
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Archer
“Oh thank goodness you were going I didn’t even think about that Genosta and yes I can do sunny side up for you.” I smile at him as I cook.
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“to be fair, some crows eat remaining of chicken wings and I am still not sure that it counts as cannibalism” I said as I sat down on the counter next to him. “But I do eat chicken… Just not remaining from the trashcan” I chuckle.
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Archer
“Ok and I mean your not full Crown anyway. But is there anything you don’t eat Genosta?” I keep cooking and grab two plates. “Toast?” I ask him as I look at the bread and toaster on the counter by him.
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I shrug. “I eat almost anything, but I haven’t eaten most things in a long time. I usually eat berries and fruit because I could eat it as a bird and minimalize how much I need to eat. But as a human, I’m okay with anything” I said.
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Archer
“Well you can have whatever you want while your here in human form Genosta” I smile and finish cooking the eggs. “I get keeping how much you have to eat down but is that healthy for you I mean I know nothing about human animal shifters so im honestly just asking.”
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I shrugged. "Honestly, no idea, but the same goes for injuries and stuff. If I get injured as a human, I stay injured as a bird but it compensates. I got an nasty hit on my shoulder yesterday, and that made flying really hard, but as soon as it heals, my wing will be fine too"I explain.
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Archer
“You really should be careful Genosta your not invincible.” I sigh and give his hand a little squeeze as I hand him his breakfast. “If you don’t want to eat around me because you have to take your mask off you can eat out here and Ill eat in my room just let me know when your done ok.”
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I shake my head. “Don’t worry, I eat the same as I drink” I said as I cut a piece of the toast and egg and move it to my mouth where my mask opens up for me to eat. “I know I’m not invincible, but I’m not that scared about what happens to me because I’ve had the worse already,” I said and took another bite. “But thanks for worrying about me” I added
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Archer
“Ok” I say as I nod and sit beside him eating. “Yeah I worry because I care about you ok I don’t want to find you dead oneway because you got in a fight or something ok Genosta.” I say as I get a drink and keep eating. He honestly worried me sometimes.
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“I’m not actively trying to get myself killed, so you won’t have to worry about that, but bad luck and bad people tend to come to me like metal to a magnet” I said. “I don’t know why but people get ticked off by me whenever I do the smallest things even just a small bump or just existing sometimes when I just exist people like to beat me up” I said with a shrug.
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Archer
I lay my head on his shoulder. “I know your not just please be careful for me ok?” I ask as I smile. I was glad that he was willing to put up with me like he had. “I don’t know why they do that but still ok.”
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“It’s the mask,” I said as I just looked forward while he rested his head on my shoulder. “People see it as a weakness, they think those who hide behind the mask are weak and use it to prove to themselves they are strong. I can’t fight back because I’m not that strong and I can’t just turn into a bird and fly away because while I’m a bird, I’m more fragile and it would mean that in those few seconds between me turning and flying away, they could do more damage and I wouldn’t be able to protect myself” I said with a sigh.
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Archer
I run my fingers through his hair and sigh. “Genosta I know that all too well. People pick on who the perceive as weak. I was beaten before to and just know Im here no to fix you up after the damage is done ok. Your not in this world alone any more.” I smile and go back to eating.
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“Thanks” I only said before continuing to eat. In my view, it was weird to have someone who can help me when I get hurt because it’s something I won’t show. The only reason I ended up here was because I knew he was too innocent to take advantage of my wounded state and because yesterday’s weather wasn’t nice to hang out injured
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Archer
I was probably overwhelming him with the fact that I cared about him it seemed that he had never been cared for like that before. It made me sad but I had been there before too and I could understand where he was coming from even if I didn’t like it.
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I sigh and finished my food befire Archer did. I sigh and got up. “I’m going to try and see how my wings are doing so I can fly above you when we get to the lazer tag arcade” I said and as I walked passed him, I put my hand on his shoulder for a sec before ledding it slip off while moving on.
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Archer
I smile at him. “Ok but how are you going to shoot me while flying.” I blush a little when he puts his hand on my shoulder and lets it linger there a little longer than he needed to. I finished eating my breakfast and started the dishes. I should go shower soon. I thought to myself.
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“Its just to fly outside, during the lazer tag its dark and it won’t be as weird for me to wear my mask.” I said. “Its just until that guy that hangs around your house calms down a little” I explain.
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Archer
“Ok sounds good I’m going to finish cleaning up breakfast and then take a shower.” I say as I keep doing dishes. “What guy?” I ask confused
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“The guy and his friends that are the whole reason I ended up here.” I explain and shrugged. “This mask will probably catch their attention and I don’t want you to get wrapped up in it” I added.
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“Genosta stop it I dont care if I get wrapped up in it I can handle myself if it comes down to it.” I say as I run my fingers through his hair as he stands by me.
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“That I don’t question, but I prefer to avoid it if possible” I said. “Besides, it’s how I always travle, remember?” I asked and ruffled his hair a bit. “I’m not planning on dragging you down with me if I can prefent it” I said jokiny.
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“Well with me your always safe so just know that.” I say as I smile. He made me happy and he seemed to be warming up to the idea of at least friendship.
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“Thanks” I softly but genuinely said. I wasn’t used to those words anymore. The last words I was told were ‘I’m sorry’. “An I won’t let anyone hurt you” I said. “Not on my watch” I added but it probably sounded more like I despited people than something warm-heartedly.
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Archer
I smile and hug him. “I’m glad to hear that and I really mean it that I’ll keep you safe ok.” I let go as my smile widened. “Your not alone anymore. Never again do you have to be in this alone.”
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I akwardly hugged him back and patted his head. He then let go and looked at me looking very happy. I didn’t fully get why he was so happy to have me around, but when he told me those words, I felt a bolt go though me. It was almost like an ache. Something l couldn’t understand. “yeah” I was only able to mumble.
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Archer
I was glad that even little things like him patting my head made it clear that he was warming up to this idea. I smile and put my hand over his heart. “I want you to be happy too Genosta.”
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“I want you to be happy too Genosta.”
Those words hit me. I didn’t know why but those words made me silent. My shoulders fell as a lumb formed in my throat and I was glad my mask could hide my face. I was never told that before. My happiness didn’t matter, not even to my family. Yet he… He said it so simple. He said something no one else told me before, not even I was able to say those words to myself…yet he could.
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Archer
He seemed like what I said really caught him I tipped his face to look at me “Genosta I really want you happy even if that’s not with me in your life or whatever just be happy and smile for me at some point ok.” I say as I hug him again and head to the shower.

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I couldn’t answer to his words. No proper words came out as I hugged him back befire he left to go to the backroom. As I was left alone, I unconsciously walked to the window. Removing the mask I touched my decaying skin gently. those words…would they be real? - I wondered as I stared at myself in the reflection of the glass. I looked into my own eyes.

"I wish I could see your eyes, I bet they are a really pretty color. I’m sure that yours are amazing Genosta.”

Archers words rang in my ears. My own eyes. They were tired, they were red… They were glistening. They looked empty and sad but there was also an spark in them.

I let out a sigh and looked at the mask in my hand. Expressionless, always the same, split in half like my own face.

I smiled to myself by the idea that someone opened uo to this never changing face, that was hiding my every changing one.

I then put the mask back on. not yet - I told myself. don’t get your hopes up just yet, but maybe this time… I can one day - I thought.
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Archer
I took a deep breath as I looked in the mirror. I had never really been loved but I was hoping that this was a change. I was going to put my heart on the line again and if it hurt me then I was done putting myself out there for other people. I took my glasses off and got in the shower letting the warm water wash my insecurities away.
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I heard the sound of the shower water start and I paused while putting on my mask. As long as I hear the water, I won’t have to worry about him walking in, maybe it’s nice to take of this discuize, even for a little bit.

I sat down on the coutch and closed my eyes while leaning my head backwards in the back of the couch, my head facing the ceiling.

As I closed my eyes, I could feel it all growing, the numing feeling of the decaying and the buring heat of the burns are always present, but today, they seem less. They seem more in the distance…

The sound of the showers were fading so I placed back my mask.
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Maybe it would be interesting if Archer walks in and sees the decaying in his neck but not his face. He just sees the black skin a little.

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Archer
I walk out of the bathroom as Genosta pust his mask back on. “Genosta I dont care what you look like behind that mask it’s not going to change that I care about you. You dont have to show me now but I know regardless of how you look it’s not going to change how I feel.”
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I slowly raised my head and looked at him. I then sigh and lowered my head. "In all honesty, the more you tell me stuff like that… The more I want to hide it from you"I said softly. “You won’t like what you’ll see” I added and turned away,putting a hand on my left side of my mask, the same side as my curse.
“Sorry Archer” I tell him.
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I sit with him and hold his hand Genosta I know that you have been hurt before but I will tell you right now I mean every word Ive said to you and I intend to make sure that I do care about you more than you even realize." I say as I take a deep breath. “I like you for you not your looks ok.”
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I let out a sigh. “Which is why it would be hard for you to see me without it” I said softly and squeezed his hand as I noticed they were slightly shaking. “I can’t show you…because I don’t want to upset or scare you” I said.
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I run my other fingers through his hair as I try and hols his hand to stop them from shaking. “You don’t have to but when your ready I will be willing ok.” I say as I smile and lay my head on him. “Im not easily scared Genosta.”
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I nodded. “no… You won’t” I said softly. “It’s a different kind of scared” I added before I let out a sigh. “It will hurt you if I show you. I don’t want to hurt you” I mumbled.
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I give his hand a squeeze and take a deep breath. “Genosta can I tell you something that I have been scared to tell you?” I ask as I lay my head on him cuddled in as I smile and play with his hair.
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I nodded and looked at him. I wasn’t sure what he was going to say, abd from how things looked, he necer showed any sign of having difficulty talking to me about anything.
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“I have feelings for you maybe more than friends and Im sorry that Im going to ruin our friendship by telling you this.” I mumble as I try not to cry or get upset by what I was so sure was going to happen next.
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I looked at him confused… Surprised…
I didn’t know how to respond. I looked at him. His eyes… They look like mine were. “Your eyes… They look tired, almost red… They are glistening. Your eyes look empty and sad but there is also an spark in them…they are the same as mine” I tell him. “I’m sorry Archer” I added softly. “I didn’t see you were broken… Like me” I said and hugged him.
I then decided to say the thing I was never told “You are loved, you are cared about” I tell him softly.
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I was shocked by how he reacted. “My eyes always have been Genoata.” I mumble as I say as I hug him back. “Its not your fault Im broken so far your one of the few things that has started to hold the pieces back together. I want to hold your pieces back together for you too.” I say as I lean my head in cuddling into him some. “You are loved and cared about to Genosta.”
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I nodded as tears made their way past the mask. I wasn’t sure why, but I was both happy and hurt. I didn’t know why I felt this way but I just held him. “It hurts…being alone hurts, doesn’t it?” I asked. “I never realized it hurts this much” I mumbled. “You were also hurt” I said and sigh before hugging him tighter. “I don’t want you to be hurt anymore” I said.
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Genosta
I wiped his tears off the edge of his mask with my finger. I felt my own tears run down my cheeks. I was happy that he finally understood but I was sad that he was hurting even more than I was. I cuddle in closer as he holds me and I hold him back. “It really hurts bing alone.” I mumble as I lay my head on his shoulder again. “I don’t want you hurting either. I wish I could take all your pain away, even if it added to mine.”
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I nodded and removed a tear from his cheek. “I don’t want you to take my pain” I tell him and sighed. With shaking hands I removed my mask. As we were still hugging, he wouldn’t see right away but I felt now was the best moment. Dragging it out longer would make it more painful.
“I don’t want you to feel this pain” I mumbled.
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I saw his face and gently wipe his tears with a finger. “I would take it in a second if it made you smile Genosta.” I say as I kiss his cheek and cuddle back in. “Your eyes are as pretty as I thought they would be. They look tired and like you’ve been crying but you have a little sparkle in them that suits you well.” I squeeze his hand tight. “Does it hurt you??”
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I gave him a weak smile. His touch I couldn’t feel, but the gesture left enough. “I don’t want you to take it…” I repeated. “I promise I won’t leave you” I tell him while holding his hand firmly. “I will explain it later” I said and put the mask back on before grabbing his hand. “Only when we go outside” I tell him.
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“I know Im just saying I would.” I say as I hold him close. “I want you to feel loved and cared about even safe Genosta.” I hold his hand just as tight “Im not leaving you either but Im still just scared about being left I have been left too many. times already.” I lay on his chest. “You don’t have to explain and you can keep it off if you want. Lets stay inside for a while longer then if outside hurts you.”
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I removed the mask again but shook my head with a sad smile. “Its not the mask that hurts. It feels the same with or without it” I explain. “But it’s muffled most of the time so don’t worry” I said before gently touching his cheek with my hand. “I won’t leave you willingly unless it’s better for us both or if it’s out of my controle” I promised him. “I… Think I wanna be by your side permanently as well” I said unsure. “I want you to snile like you did this morning and be as open as you are right now” I added now without any doubt.
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I cuddle in as I play with his hair as I take a deep breath feeling better as I hear his words. “Im sorry that it hurts Genosta.” I touch his cheek gently. “Is there anything I can do to help your pain?” I ask as I just cuddle close to him. “Im really glad to hear you say that your not going to leave me and its not going to be better for me if you leave me I will tell you that now. There is no situation where you leaving is better for me.” I hold his hand tight. “I will always smile and be open with you I just want the same for you though.”
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I shrug. “It’s a small price to pay for being here” I said as I put my hand on the one that held my cheek. “I think you already are, so don’t worry about it” I reassured him.
“I meant it in a way that if you want me to go, I won’t stay” I explain. “But only then” I added.
I smiled and rested my head against his. “The same goes for me, but I also want to see you sad or angry, I don’t want you to just look happy all the time, just be honest about your feelings, okay?” I tell him.
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I cuddle in honestly content and happy for the first time in a long time. “Genosta I like this a lot.” I mumble as I listen to him talking. “I honestly don’t think I will want you to go and if you want me to go just tell me ok.” I say as I rub my thumb on his cheek gently he made me happy despite any flaw. “Im not the type to hide my emotion well so you don’t have to worry about that ok but I want you to show me yours to I don’t want you always hiding. You can be venerable with me.”
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I gave him a gentle smile. “Me too” I said and just let him stroke my cheek even though I didn’t feel his touch.
But then I shook my head and gave him a bit of a sad smile. “You’re better at it than you think. Or else you wouldn’t have been able to smile the way you did while being this hurt” I tell him and rubbed his back. “You’re stronger then me” I mumbled.
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“You are strong, even if you don’t see it yourself” I tell him with a sigh and a smile as I held his hand. “I would be able to get used to it as well, it will take time though” I said with a chuckle. “You really are one of a kind Archer” I tell him.

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“Im ok with it taking time as long as you think you can get used to this. This is really nice.” I giggle as I smile at him . “I try to be strong but its not a strong suit of mine generally speaking. I kind of bottle things up and push them aside. Thats not strong that avoidance.” I mumble as I squeeze his hand. “Your one of a kind to Genosta.”

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I started to chuckle. “I sure hope so, I don’t wish my history on anyone, even my enemies” I said with a slight smile. “There’s more to being strong than dealing with your emotions, it’s how you move on that shows real power. You didn’t turn to hate the world, you didn’t stop believing in the value of your actions” I said. “I started wasting my life” I mumble.
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I loved even this little smile it looked really good on him. “Your smile is really cute Genosta.” I hold his hand as he talks to me. “Really I just was me I took things hard at first but I couldn’t stand living like that. It just made me feel worse. So I pretended to be ok until it hurt less.” I mumbled not to proud of myself. “You were not waisting it you just were waiting on me to show up so you could start living it with me.”
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I chuckled. “I don’t remember the last time I honestly smiled for anything, so you’re seeing something rare at this point, maybe not that rare later on” I said but then I shook my head. “I was wasting it, Meeting you was the only good thing I have donce since my second chance. I’ve done nothing with my life…” I said. And realized. “Maybe thats it…“I said softly, more to myself than to Archer while I touched my own cheek that was decaying.” That’s why it was hurting less yesterday” realized.
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“Well I will cherish it then because it suits you really well.” I smiled and played back on his chest again. “I hope it gets less rare I like when you smile Genosta.” I kept playing with his hair while we talked and cuddled. I was happy I had told him how I really felt. “Hey now you have a chance you have time just know now we can do this whole life thing together.” I looked up at him and smiled as looked in his eyes. He made me feel safe and content something I had been looking for my whole life. “Wait Genosta what do you mean that’s why it hurt less yesterday?”
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I smiled at him. “thanks” was the only thing I was able to come up with for his kind words. I really didn’t know how to respond to him. He gave me something I never had before and gave it to me like it was nothing.

I pointed at my decaying face. “I was talking about this. I got it when I got my second chance and it has been growing more every day. The past 2 days and today were the first time they didn’t hurt” I explain. “Maybe it is a judgement of how well I use my second chance” I said with a shrug.
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Archer
I rubbed my eyes as we cuddled and smile at him he was so nice to me and I was glad that he had any words to tell me when I complimented him. I knew it was something he was no where near used to at all. When he pointed at his face I tipped my head kind of confused. “If you don’t mind me asking what do you mean second chance Genosta?” I ask as I kiss his cheek. “I make you not hurt anymore?!” I was surprised but I was glad I took some of his pain away at least. “Maybe that means with me you are on the right path Genosta.”
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I think for a bit. I didn’t want to tell him about my past yet, for that it was too soon, but I didn’t want to lie either. “Oh…uhm…w-well it’s like it sounds… I…uhm…got a second chance to live” I explain while also being a bit taken off guard by the kiss. I then chuckle and poked his cheek softly. “It still hurts but you did stop the pain from growing” I said.
I then nodded. “Maybe, or it means that you make me happy and are able to give me a chance to live my life the right way” I then said honestly.
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“Oh ok I told you if you werent ready you didnt have to tell me Genosta.” I say as I smile at him and pull the blanket over us from the back of the couch. “I dont care how I did it I’m just glad that I could keep some if the pain at bay for you.” I was glad that I could help him even if neither of knew how.
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I smiled. “Don’t worry” I tell him. “What I just told you, I wanted to tell you” I said as I rested my head on his shoulder. it honestly felt good to sit without my mask for once, it felt lighter in many ways. “thank you Archer, I really mean that” I tell him.
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I smile and hold his hand close to my heart. “No problem and Im glad you feel safe enough with me to tell me about at least that.” I smile as we lay there. “I think your handsome despite anyone telling you different.” I lay my head on his chest as we just cuddle. This was what I had wanted for so long and it felt better than I could have ever imagined.
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I smiled at his words. he was so kind and accepting it was nothing I had ever had. “I know I keep saying it, but I do mean it, thank you, Archer, you have no idea how much it means to me to hear this from someone,” I tell him honestly and rested my head on his own, feeling his soft hair tickling my skin. “You’re not too shabby yourself” I then said in his ear
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Archer
I giggle when I feel his head on mine. “You are still welcome Genosta.” I say as I play with his hair. Genosta didn’t seem to realize he had done just as much for me as I had for him and I was happy that we could be there for each other. I smile “Are you sure im not too shabby?” I ask giggling softly.
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I chuckled and felt a little impulsive. I looked at him and pushed him over so I was on top of him. “Yes, I’m very sure, maybe you’re even slightly better than shabby,” I said as I looked him in the eye. There was a boost of confidence that I never had before as I held his hands above his head and grinned.
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Archer
I giggle and smile up at him. his giggle was really cute. “I love you giggle its really cute and Im glad to hear it.” I say as I distract him by wrapping my legs around his waist. “Genosta what are we doing now?” I ask as I laugh and shake my head. Being honest though I didn’t care what this was I was still pretty content with whatever this was.
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I couldn’t help but chuckle. “It’s a sound that I actually thought I couldn’t make, so feel honored because you’re the only person who can hear it right now” I tell him as he wraps his legs around my side.

I start to laugh and shake my head. “I really have no idea” I tell him sincerely and try to move down slightly because his body is longer than mine and I could understand that this was not the most comfortable position, but while doing this I put my hand on a piece of cushion from the couch that sticks out and so sinks, causing me to fall down and pull Archer with me.
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I smile at him. “Well I like it and I think it really fits you.” I laugh and wrap my legs around his waist. I panicked when Genosta slipped and I tumbled with hi. “Crap are you ok?” I ask as I look up at him still laying on top of me and giggle even though it hurt a little to hit the hard wood floor. “I hope I cushioned your fall.” I meant that only partially joking. I didn’t really want him hurt from us messing around on the couch like kids.
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I chuckled as we felt on the ground. “oops, sorry about that” I said and then sat up but stayed on him. “You were a great cushion, which leads me to the question, are you okay?” I asked with a grin before laying down on top of him with my arms crossed on his chest and my chin resting on my arms. “If not, I’m happy to work as a comfort blanket” I said. “soon we can start our own sofa” I joked.
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I giggle and wrap my arms around him. “Genosta it’s ok don’t worry too much.” I let him lay on me honestly not caring much. "My back hurts a little but I will be ok.’’ I smile giggling as I play with his hair. “You can always be my comfort blanket.” I smile and pull him closer. “No one but you gets to lay on me. It would really hurt me then.” I kept looking in his eyes and realizing just how fast I was falling for him.
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I smiled and moved a few hairs away of his own. “Well, I will, when it comes to you” I said and got off of him. “Besides, if you did hurt your back, I don’t want to make it worse” I said and helped him up before making him sit back on the couch. “At least lets keep things comfortable,” I said and pulled him close to me.
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I smiled and leaned into him. “Ok and I will always be you comfort blanket too so I am here for you.” I say as I smile and kiss his cheek. "This is nice and my back doesn’t hurt too bad maybe bruised but definitely knocked the wind out of me when I hit the floor.
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“I might take you up on that offer some time,” I said with a grin and suddenly he kissed my cheek. I wished I was able to actually feel it, but even just the gesture was enough to catch me off guard.
I frowned as he said that. “I didn’t mean to hurt you, I’m sorry,” I said and made him turn around. One good thing about me getting used to getting beaten up for being different is that I knew a thing or two about releasing some pain. “Don’t freak out or think it’s weird, I just want to make sure you’ll not feel pain for a day” I said and started rubbing his back a little.
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Archer
I smile as I blush a little. “You can’t feel my kisses on your cheek can you?” I ask as I realize he had the same reaction when I kissed his cheek now as when I had done the same thing earlier. “I know you didn’t it was an accident and its ok. Im not mad or anything at all Genosta I know we were just messing around in the heat of the moment. Stuff happens.” I smile as he rubs my back. “Thank you that feels really nice and I appreciate it.”
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I let out a sigh and shook my head. even though he was blushing, I felt bad that I didn’t. “Maybe one day…I hope one day” I said softly before I gave a hesitant kiss on his back as I continued to rub his back. “Good,” I said and looked outside where it has started snowing heavily again. “Let’s move the laser tag to a different day” I suggested.
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“Hey its ok Genosta its not your fault and im sure I can find something you can feel.” I say as I giggle and smile when I feel him kiss my back. It made me feel pretty loved that he did that. “Thank you for rubbing my back and yes good Genosta.” I saw the snow out of the corner of my eye and nodded. “Yeah probably the best idea its snowing pretty hard.”
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I let out a sigh and stroked his cheek a little. “I just want to know what it feels like…I want to feel your gesture not just imagine it” I said but smiled when he reacted positive on my gesture. “Of course” I tell him. “But what are we going to do while staying here?” I asked.
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Archer
“Well can you feel this?” I ask as I turn around to face him as I smirk and kiss his neck. I wondered how he would react to that and I then laid my head on his shoulder. “We can do whatever you want movie games anything is fine with me it just looks cold and like it would suck to travel in right now.” I say as I wrap my arms around his waist.
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His gesture threw me off and I could feel my face heating up, but that was the only thing I could feel. I shook my head before he rested his head on my shoulder. I leaned my gead against his and held his hand. “Well at some point, we have to go out because I don’t know if you’ve seen the fridge, but it’s pretty empty” I said. “How about I cook for us tonight” I suggested. it’s been a while since I cooked - I realized.
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Archer
I sighed softly when he said he couldn’t feel when I kissed him on his neck. “Im sorry I thought that would work.” I admitted as we cuddled back in on the couch. “Yeah I know I need groceries I think if we wait a little bit the snow might let up some.” I was hoping so because Genosta was right the fridge didn’t have much in it let alone hardly enough to make a meal. “I would love to try your cooking as long as your comfortable cooking that is though, Don’t feel like you have to cook to earn your keep or something here just stay here with me.” I say as I smile at him.
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I gave him a bit of a smile. “It’s fine, I know you meant well” I tell him. “Everything that’s black, has no feeling” I explain. “Don’t you think it will be kind of fun to try and concur the blizzard since there’s a store at the corner of the street” I chuckle. “I want to cook for you” I tell him. “I can’t guarantee that it will be edible but I want to try” I said.
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Archer
“Well I can find a place for kisses then that you can feel not everything is black handsome.” I say as I smile and lay on his lap. “You are going to have to let me actually find my winter coat before we go out in that even if it is just to the store on the corner. It looks really cold out.” I complained a little as I got up and walked into my room. “You can come in here so we can still talk while I find my coat.” I say as I smile and stand in my doorway. “Well what do you want to make? I would suggest simple if you are a little rusty in the kitchen.”
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I chuckled and followed him into his room where I flopped down on his bed…a real bed…
“Hate to say it, but that’s classified information” I said with a grin. “But I promise I won’t put anyone weird in it” I joked, and for the first time it was an actual genuine joke about my past. I just looked at his back while he was looking for his coat. “We need to get you a nice warm layer of fat so you won’t be so cold all the time” I joked.
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Archer
I giggled when I heard him flop on my bed even with my back turned. I smiled at him and he looked so content. “Oh come on give me a little hint at least.” I whined dramatically a bit as I dug in my closet for my coat. “You better not put weird stuff in it Genosta if you put like worms in it im going to be a little mad.” I crossed my arms still being dramatic and trying so hard not to laugh. “I wouldn’t know what that’s like I have always been pretty thin heck even underweight at times.” I admitted in full seriousness as I avoided eye contact. “Genosta if your comfortable you can stay in here with me tonight I mean its probably been a while since you have slept on an actual bed and its not great but it is better than the couch.”
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“Your hint is that if I make it right, it’s going to be amazing” I chuckle and was both relieved and disappointed that he missheard someone for something “Nah, I know I’m a bird, but worms aren’t good at all so I won’t do that to you” I said chuckling. “Well, you should, don’t get me wrong, you look handsome as you are now, but a little more extra of you… I mean, you won’t hear me complain” I chuckle before looking around the room. “I can try, but don’t look at ke weird if halfway through the night, I change back into a bird” I point out.
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Archer
“Well then I hope you make it right Genosta.” I said smiling as I pulled out my coat and put it on over my hoodie. I needed to turn my heat up it was even cold in the apartment. I heard him chuckle and looked at him a little confused. I had clearly missed something but I had no idea what it was I had missed, “Good because I really didnt want worms for dinner.” I say as I sit beside him and smile as I hold his hand. “Ive just never had the means to do that growing up and there is some other stuff involved.” I mumbled when he talked about me gaining weight and how I was handsome as it was but he wouldn’t mind a little weight on me, I kissed his cheek on the side that wasn’t black and smiled. “Its ok little birdy if that ends up being more comfortable its ok. You can still stay in here with me.”
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I smiled as he kissed my other cheek and even though I wasn’t fully able to feel it, I did feel it a little and it made me blush. “Well, you’re perfect the way you are, I just want more of that perfect you” I joked with a wink and a smirk. I then jumped up. “Thanks, but I’m staying with you while we are going out” I said as I grab his arm and drag him out.
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Archer
I smiled catching his blush it made me happy to see him a little flustered like that. I giggle and cuddle into him. “Well I want more of the perfect you too but Ill survive with what you’ve given me.” I say as I giggle and hold him tight. I whined a little as he jumped up and I sighed as I stood up too. “Ok fine lets go lets go but I was talking about you sleeping in my room tonight.”
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Part 4

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I chuckled as I pulled him down the stairs. “I know but if I didn’t, you would’ve found a way to detract me so we didn’t have to go,” I said with a chuckle. “Now, let’s go!” I said and dragged him outside where the wind hit us hard.
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Archer
I follow him down the stairs sighing he was right I had been trying to distract him so we wouldn’t go at least not yet. I giggle and shake my head shivering as soon as we get outside I pulled my hood up and tight around me. “You sure I can’t talk you in to turning around and going back inside?” I ask as I smile at him
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I shrugged. “I’m not going to force you to do anything” I said. "So if yiu really want to go back, please go back…“I tell him genuinely before holding out my hand.” But I would love for yiu to come along"I said with a smile, though it was hidden behind my mask that I had put on again.
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Archer
I take his hand. “Im coming you smooth flirt.” I say as I lean my head on him while we walk I was cold but I would survive the walk to the corner store hopefully. “What do we need to get from the grocery?” I asked as I lean into him a little seeking out any warmth from him I could.
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I chuckle as he called me a smooth flirt. He hud a little behind me so I caught the wind and hugged ne for some warmth. one day I’m buying this guy pocket warmers - I thought as we slowly made our way forward. With the string wind and the slippery snow, it was hard to move forward.

“Well, We need…” I started as we were almost at the store, when my foot slipped so in order to not drag us both down, I held on to Archer for dear life. When I was steady again I started to chuckle. “Looks like we made it in one piece” I joked as I still had my arms around him.
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Archer
I was not pleased with how cold it was and the wind only made it colder out. Genosta was pretty warm so keeping him close felt really nice. I tried to help catch Genosta but I was worried I would go down with him. The sidewalk was slick. “Yeah lets keep you in one piece.” I say as I hold his hand and walk into the store. “Ok so what do we need and Ill pick up a few extra thing while we are here.” I say as I smile and brush some snow off his mask where it had collected.
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“Lets see, I need shrimps, asperges, garlic, lemon, herbs and butter. And as a reward, get a milk chocolate bar and milk as well” I said with a grin and gave his hand a squeeze. “Should we also buy food for tomorrow in case it’s going to be the sane weather” I asked.
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Archer
I smile as I hear him list off food it sounded delicious and it was things I hadn’t had in a really long time. “That all sounds delicious Genosta.” I say as I hold his hand and a basket as we look for what he listed off. “Yeah we should probably get groceries for a few days. Especially because I think it is suppose to be crummy for a few days.” I say as I squeeze his hand back and smile.
@Meekepeek no its ok Ive been off I was busy with midterms so I honestly freaked out today thinking you had been waiting on me. I will next time though.

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“I guess we’ll find out tonight if it is” I just said jokingly as we walked through the store. We were holding hands which I liked, but it also made me very aware of the few other people that were present right now. In this city, things like this could get you in trouble if seen by the wrong person.
I looked back when I felt Archer’s squeeze in my hand. “Then we’ll get some different stuff and as well” I said.
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Archer
I giggle and lean my head on him. “Don’t worry im sure it will be great Genosta.” I say as I smile and look for what we needed in the store. He seemed a little uncomfortable that I was holding his hand. “Genosta you all good if you want me to not hold your hand that’s fine just let me know.” I told him as I grabbed some garlic when I saw it. I didn’t know why he seemed worried that I was holding his hand but I didn’t want him to feel forced. “Ok if you find something you think looks good then grab it, We will eat it sometime this week… probably.”
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I nodded and grabbed a few different types of meat, vegetables and a small sack potatoes since they were heavy and it wasn’t the best condition to carry them outside. “Sorry about that, it’s more the city ad what type of people live here than anything else” I explain and gave his hand a squeeze.
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Archer
I put milk and some eggs and bread in the basket because those were things it was always nice to have on hand. “No its fine I just didn’t want you to feel uncomfortable ad stuff.” I say as I smile and look for the things he said we needed. "Well lets get what you said you needed then we can go back in and get a few things for the rest of the time we will probably be stuck indoors. "
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I smiled at him. “Thabks Archer, but don’t misunderstand and think that I’m ashamed to be seen in public with you, because I am not. I just know what type of people walk around these streets and I don’t want you to be hurt” I tell him and grab the last things. “I think that’s everything” I tell him.
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Archer
“Gensosta I didn’t think that you were ashamed to be seen with me for even a second I just wanted you comfortable.” I say as I smile at him and pull my hat down some as I grab a few last things and walk to the check out with him. “Yeah that should be everything.”
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I smiled at him. “Good, but just to make sure” I tell him and then we check out and leave the store. The wind was a lot calmer now which was good, but it was still snowing pretty hard. “Looks like we won’t be able to use the plastic bags as sails” I joked as we walked out and I took his hand while I carried the bag.

You would think a 5 minute walk wouldn’t be that bad but here, things just don’t like to be simple.

“Oh look who we have hear, the boy who got away yesterday” a male voice said. “Sorry to interrupt you guy… I mean gay’s walk” He added.
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Archer
I smiled humming softly as we walked back home with our groceries. I was still holding Genosta’s hand and I smiled at him. I was trying to keep form falling in the ice and wind. I giggled softly at his little sail joke and just kept on the way home. It was then wen a few guys crossed the street towards us. I held Genosta’s hands tighter and walked faster as I had him put his head down. It was the guys who had left him bloody and beat in the first place. I took a deep breath as I heard their comment. “Go home I will handle this.” I whisper to Genosta. “Well actually Im Bisexual and I don’t think my sexuality has anything to do with you so good bye.” I say as I keep walking.
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“No” I just said. “I’m not leaving you here to handle punks like them on your own,” I tell him and the other guys started to laugh while they block our way. “Oh this one has a little sas, you think we care if you kiss men or if you are even more desperate to do everyone?” He asked and this angered me. “is someone getting angry now that we’re insulting his little boyfriend?” another guy asked. “Why do you all waste your life on us after one bump?” I asked and the started to laugh. “You got away,” The main guy said and suddenly threw a punch at me while two of his friends grabbed Archer. I stumbled back as I got another punch, this time in my stomach. “and people like you, who hide behind a mask, tick me off the most” he said with a grin.
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Haha sorry, I felt like something should happen for a little bit to match the city

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Archer
I held Genosta closer before the guys pushed us apart and I started to panic reaching in my pocket for the knife I kept there. The guys started to freak out when they grabbed me and I tried to get away from them. “Stop it now! Im not some h0e Im not trying to get with everyone I am just being me let me go and stop hurting him!” I yelled as I panicked and kicked. I wanted free and I was almost crying as I saw them beat Genosta. “Stop hurting him!” I was screaming and our groceries were all over the sidewalk. “Just leave us alone.” I was trying to get them to turn their attention to me. I was really tempted to yell what we were always told to at the orphanage “FIRE!!!” people always liked to see a fire over two guys being beat up a call of fire garnered more help then yelling help always and that was a simple fact. But the streets were pretty empty because of the weather so even that was a long shot.
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I wasn’t too concerned about getting beaten up, frankly, I was kind of used to it, but seeing Archer this scared and them just laughing at it, was hitting me harder than any of their punches. I got a kick in my stomach which made me fall over, but I used it to grab the bag and everything that was still in it before getting up again and running to Archer. One guy tried to throw a punch at him so I quickly pulled Archer away, making him hit my arm instead, but I didn’t care and punched him back before pulling Archer with me. “There’s no reasoning with people like them” I just told him butterly while running. I looked back and saw them following us, looking furious so I dragged Archer into the cafe and straight to the stairs. Public places like these were like safe havens, they don’t try anything because too many people are watching.

Out of breath, I sat down on the stairs while holding my stomach. I looked up at Archer and removed my mask. With a frown, I looked at him and took a hand. “Are you okay?” I asked him, did they hurt you? "I added worriedly
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Archer
I was scared and worried I had always blended in enough that no one even knew I existed let alone tried to start anything with me. This was something that I want really used to. I had received a few punches and kicks as the guys held me but I saw Genosta push them away and I wrapped my arms around him as we ran with what groceries we had left. I tried to calm myself down as we got in the cafe and up the stairs but I was still worried about Genosta and freaked out. I locked my door and then hugged him tight. I was still holding my pocket knife in my hand it was shaking just like the rest of me though. “Im ok I think.” I said as I let everything I was holding fall on the floor and hold him tight. “Are you alright??” I ask as I rub my thumb on a not black part of his face.
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I held him close as he was shaken up. “I’m fine, I think, they got off some nasty hits in my stomach, but I’ll live” I reassured him honestly. “They are gone now” I tell him as I kept holding him as long as needed. I stroked his back as I felt anger towards the guys for upsetting Archer. “We’re okay” I shushed him, trying to calm him down as I felt him tremble in my arms.
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Archer
I was shaken up but felt better with his arms wrapped around me and took deep breaths. “Let me see you stomach make sure there is no bruising and stuff. I have bruises too but I will be fine.” I say as I run my fingers through his hair. “I know they are gone for now.” I let him rub my back it was calming and felt relaxing. “I know Im ok your ok but they are around here and know where we live now.”
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“They saw us get into an cafe, that’s all, if needed I will go outside in a little but as a bird, go into a different house and then fly back just to set them up, but later” I reassured him and was a bit hasitent, not really because of the bruising that I knew was there, but if I did, Archer would see just how far the decaying was spread out.
In the end I did take off my shirt so he could check since i trusted him and didn’t want to hide it from him either.
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Archer
“Oh Genosta.” I say as I see him take his shirt off and see how far the black skin spread down his body. “Does it all hurt you?” I asked as I held his hand. I didn’t want him to be in pain his whole life he didn’t deserve that. I wanted him happy and everything. I wanted that perfect dream with him even though I knew it was nothing more than a dream. “I do think you might have a broken rib though.” I say as I stand up and lean my head on his shoulder. I knew this was what loving and caring for someone felt like but I just was hoping he felt the same way.
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I looked down at my own chest and frowned. “I’m not sure to be honest, lets see if the bruising goes away in a few days, if now, we can let it get checked in the hospital or something” I suggested. I then held his hand as be rested his head on my shoulder. “As for the blackness, have you ever had a consistent pain somewhere, that after a little while it just felt heavy and numb?” I asked. “Like you knew the pain was there, but you don’t feel it?” I added. "That’s what this feels like, I know it’s there, I just don’t feel it anymore except for little occasional waves.
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Archer
“That sounds kind of horrible Genosta.” I said as I held him close when he talked about the blackness. “Lets put the groceries away then I want to hold you. You worry me.” I say as I keep him close and grab the bags. “I locked the door if anyone tries anything.”
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“It’s not as bad as it sounds, it just feels like an pressure on my skin all day, nothing more” I reassured him and started helping him with putting away the groceries. In the end we only got the chocolate and the ingredients for tonight. “Looks like were going to have to buy groceries again tomorrow, but we’ll go somewhere else” I said and took his hand firmly. “Be honest with me Archer, are you scared for your safety right now?” I asked him.

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Archer
I helped put the stuff for dinner in the fridge and and shook my head when I heard Genosta’s question. “No that’s not why I was scared. I was scared for your life and I dont know I’m just not used to that kind of thing. I am plain enough I get lost in the crowd easily usually and it’s just strange I guess. It was scary but no I wasnt scared for my life.”
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I sigh and pulled him to me. “I meant, are you scared of them coming here?” I asked with a frown before I take him to the couch. “Because I don’t want you to be scared while you are here” I said and pulled him in a hug. “Sorry” I then tell him. As I slowly pull away a sharp pain shoots through my stomach and I let out a his. “One good thing came out of this tho” I saod with an sour chuckle through the pain. “I can’t sleep as a bird like this, and sleeping together will reassure us both” I said with a grin.
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Archer
I sigh unsure if I was scare of them coming or not. “I honestly don’t know if im scared of them coming here.” I replied as I shifted so I didn’t hurt him but we were still touching. I laid my head in his lap and grabbed the blanket on the couch cuddling up with it. I hold his hand as I lay on his lap. “No its ok I will get you ice in a minute I just need to calm myself a little first.” I rub little circles on the back of his hand with my thumb as I try and clam us both a little. “Good well not good you’re hurt like that but good that your sleeping with me in my bed.” I say as I keep rubbing the little circles on the back of his hand.
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I let out a chuckle. “Are you sure you didn’t ask them just to get me to sleep with you?” I asked with a grin. “I mean, I know you believe I’m tough enough for a few punches and of couse, I am, but I had already agreed to it before” I saod and poked his nose as I looked down on him. “No need for ice, you here works better” I then said with a smile and I started to stroke his hair.
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Archer
“Gen I wouldn’t do something like that.” I say as I cuddle with him. I smiled his grin made me feel at ease and I really needed that right now. I was still a bit shaken up about the situation. “I know you agreed before and that is one of only billions of reasons that I would never hire someone to do what those thugs did.” I giggled when he poked my nose. I smiled as he played with my hair. “Gen really if you need ice just let me know and then I can get it and cuddle more.”
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I smiled. “I know you wouldn’t” I reassured him. “They are just sad punks who feel the need to prove they aren’t as pathetic as they really are by stepping down on others, and those who are different are easy targets,” I said with a sigh before putting a hand on my stomach. it was slightly painful but ignored it. “I think it’s fine for now, if I stay like it’s pretty manageable” I tell him with a smile.
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Archer
I hold his hand and cuddle in I wanted him to feel better. “Gen I know I just want you safe ok I know its hard to stay safe with the types of people around here but I want you safe with me.” I say as I rub my thumb in small circles on his hand. “We should watch a movie or something honestly we should both shower again I got a bloody nose from bing hit and I an sure you are at least dirty if not bloody yourslf.”
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“I know, and I’m lucky to have you for it” I tell him with a smile. “A shower sounds both really good, and really bad at the same time” I said with a chuckle, but stopped as the movement hurt. “but it would mean I had to stop cuddling with you, and get up, which doesn’t sound as inviting as just laying here” I said with a smirk and a wink.
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Archer
I giggle and cuddle in more. “I mean I can’t argue with that. Your right cuddling is pretty nice.” I say as I take a deep breath and kiss his lips then lay back in his lap. I knew I had either really messed up doing that or I had done the right thing there was no gray area with what I had just done.
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I was taken back by his sudden action and kind of froze. “I…” I started while still being confused and my head just went blank after that one word. But it didn’t feel wrong, in fact, it felt okay. I took a deep breath and smiled at him. “Sorry…you just…you know…took my by surprise” I said with a chuckle.
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OMG YOU CAN’T JUST DO THAT TO ME!

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Archer
I blush and nod as I get up. He was being polite I was definitely the one that just messed everything up. I headed to the bathroom I shouldn’t have done that. I messed up. I should have kept my emotions to myself. I took deep breaths trying to calm myself down. How could I have misread signals that badly? I thought he was interested. I thought to myself as I sat on the bathroom floor.
@Meekepeek I just couldn’t resist sorry

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I was confused when got up and walked away. I could see him blush, but he also looked hurt. I thought for a second before I realized I made it sound like I politely rejected him. I slowly got up and made my way to the bathroom where Archer was sitting. I let out a sigh before crouching down next to him. “I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say. Let me rephrase it” I said softly before I gently made him look at me and I softly pressed my lips on his.
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haha it’s fine, consider this payback

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Archer
I looked up at Genosta with teary eyes as he tilted my head up. When he kissed me again I blushed and wrapped my arms around his waist as I kissed him back softy and pulled him into my lap. “I thought I had messed everything up I thought you were going to leave.” I was still panicking slightly and I just cuddled in as words spilled from my mouth. “Im glad that you feel the same way that I do because I don’t want to loose you.”
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“You’re not” I just tell him before kissing him again but shortly. “Now calm down” I added before I continued, but staying in a bit of a curled position was starting to become extremely painful and I pulled away with a hiss. “sorry” I tell him. “but no, you’re not losing me, sorry I gave you that impression” I tell him with a smile as I get up while holding my stomach. “I might take some ice after all while you shower” I chuckle and pulled him up. “But seriously Arch, I’m not going anywhere” I reassured him with a smile.
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Archer
I smile and nod as I hear him. “Honestly hearing that is a relief but yeah lets get you some ice and rest while I shower take it easy in my room ok.” I say as I smile and kiss his cheek as we walk to the kitchen. “Im trying to calm down and Im sorry I just have a little bit of abandonment issues.” I admitted as I bit my lip. “I have icepacks in my freezer.” I say as I pull a big one out. “Here baby now go lay in bed with this while I shower please.”
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I let out a sigh as I follow him. “It’s totally fine, I’ll try to be more careful, just know I’m not good at expressing these types of emotions” I tell him as I sat down on the bed with another his. “Okay, I will, but you should go shower now, I feel bad seeing that blood on you. it infuriates me to think someone did that to you” I said as I took the ice pack from him and layed down putting the ice on my stomach but the weight just made it hurt more so I moved on my side, hugging the ice pack slightly.
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Archer
“No its fine Im not either and it can come out a little much when I do.” I say as I hold his hand as I softly press the icepack to his stomach. I smile at him and grab him some clean clothes. “Here if you need to change go ahead. Im going to shower so we can cuddle.” I say as I ruffle his hair and head to the bathroom. “Love you and just take it easy Gen.” I say as I pat his head and take my clean clothes.
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“Thank you Arch,” I tell him for caring about my well being and the clothes. I felt happy to have met him because I never thought I would ever find someone who would actually love me, or make me fall in love with them. “You too…” I then mumbled trying to say I loved him too and everything but once again, I messed up and Archer had already moved to the bathroom for me to fix it. Uhg, way to go - I told myself before carefully changing my clothes while there was now nothing to distract me from the pain. “Shoot, they hit me hard” I mumbled as I closed my eyes to push back the pain before looking down to see my stomach purple and blue. I then changed into the clean clothes in turtle speed and with pain but ended up changing and then layed back down, hugging the ice-pack again and closing my eyes, feeling really tired.
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Archer
“No problem at all Gen” I smiled as I headed to the bathroom I needed to clean up. I hurt but I knew Gen was in a lot more pain than I was. I wanted to clean up fast so I could be there to watch over him. I worried he was more hurt than he was letting on. This was what love was and I was glad it had been him he seemed to get me in a way that I hadn’t expected to ever be understood. I knew now that he loved me too even without words and I knew it would take time for him to say that out loud and I was fine with that. I showered and now as the hot water hit my body I realized they had gotten more good hits in on me than I had thought and my glasses were bent and nearly broken. I knew if I was in this much pain Gen was worse so I hurried to finish showering and change I wanted to get back to him. “Genossta are you really ok? Let me see how bruised your stomach is I want to make sure your not internally bleeding or something.”
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I opened my eyes when I heard Archer’s voice. I was about to say that he shouldn’t worry and that I was fine, since it was my go-to respond, but stopped myself as I didn’t want it to look like I was hiding it from him. "It hurts, that’s all"I said and sighed before taking his hand. “I don’t want to hide it from you but I… I don’t want you to worry either” I saod before slowly turning on my back and pulling up my shirt and let out a little groan while doing so. “I think you might have been right about the broken rib” I said trying to add a chuckle with the pure purpose to keep even this in a light mood.
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Archer
I sat in bed with im and held his hand. I smiled I could tell he was about to tell me he was fine and I was glad when he changed his tune. “I know it hurts Gen I just want to make sure its not something really bad ok. You took a real beating from them and I know that it wasn’t a light beating either.” I say as I look at the bruises and run my fingers where I thought the broken rib was. “Im guessing that hurt a lot because I thinking that is the rib that is broken.” I say as I kiss his cheek. I wanted him to feel safe. “Ok if it gets worse im taking you to a doctor I know you don’t like it but I couldn’t live with myself if it was more than a broken rib and it hurt you more,” I say as I lay down beside him and hold his hand. “Laughing hurt?” I ask as I hear him try and chuckle
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I could feel his touch as if it was an electric shock, but it wasn’t a bad feeling per se. Even when he touched my bruised ribs, he kept it in a light touch which kept the pain to an absolute minimum and I felt grateful that he was so tender. I let out a sigh as he mentioned the doctor. “In normal cases I wouldn’t mind going to the doctor, but don’t forget my body is…my body looks like it does, I just expect that if I go in, they will not let me out because of my skin, you know?” I said and moved closer to him. “It only hurts when I’m in a certain angle, right now, it doesn’t” I reassured him. “Thanks for caring” I tell him and managed to give him a peck on his cheek without hurting my body.
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Archer
I was trying to be gentle with him but I laid my head on his shoulder as I cuddled in a little. “Ill keep an eye on you but keep it iced Gen.” I say as I play with his hair. “Im only taking you to a doctor if it comes down to absolutely needing it for that reason. I don’t want them keeping you because of your skin when Im just concerned your bleeding internally.” I hold his hand and try relaxing back in. “Just take it easy and don’t worry about a doctor for now ok.” I smiled as he moved closer this was nice. Not the being hurt part but the closeness. “I will always care about you Genosta and the broken rib is to blame for why some angles hurt so much.” I cuddled in more after he kissed my cheek.
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“Still I think this must be some kind of unfair rule. finding a person you care about so much that cares for you equally as much in return, only for us to get hurt 2 days later for being together” I said and rested my head against his shoulder. “But I don’t think I’m bleeding internally, maybe my bones got infected by the same stuff as my skin and just break faster” I said with a shrug. “It will heal…probably” I added and put one arm around him as I kept laying on my back since it was the most comfortable position but it did mean I couldn’t ice it.
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Archer
“Hey things just happen but I am here and you have me and I have you so Im not all that worried that they got mad we were together.” I say as I play with his hair it was thick and a little wavy. “Im glad you don’t think your bleeding internally but lets just be careful while we rest up and head.” I say as I hold the icepack early on him so he would get some of the benefit of icing without the pressure of it laying on him. “You better heal I can’t have you this hurt for ever Gen.” I mumble as I cuddle in closer. “Do you need anything before we get too comfortable?”
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I shook my head. “Nah, I’m good” I said and closed my eyes while we cuddled. “I have everything I need, right here” I said and could feel the chill of the icepack slightly. “Do you mind if we take a bit of a nap?” I asked as I let out a yawn. “I guess the excitement of going shopping with you has warn me out a little” I said, trying to focus more on the fun side of today, rather than being stuck in the spiral of the attack.
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“Ok then Im cuddling in.” I say as I grab my blanket and cover us up. I saw him closing his eyes and knew he needed to rest anyway. “I have all I need to. You, blankets, and a bottle of water. Im set.” I say as I giggle and lay back with my head on his shoulder. “The icepack isn’t too close is it?” I ask as I kiss him again. “No nap away you deserve it.” I say as I cuddle close knowing full well I would probably end up fall ling asleep soon too. “I know I liked shopping with you a lot though.” I say as I rub my eyes.
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I shook my head with a smile. “Nah it’s fine, I’m only worried that a cold person like you will stay cold with the icepack present” I joked, not trying to call him mean, but referring to how quickly he gets cold. “But if you, do, I’ll always be happy to be your personal heater, hurt or not,” I tell him and open my eye for a second to see him rubbing his own. “You should nap as well, things must have been exhausting for you as well,” I tell him and closed my eyes again, falling asleep quickly, feeling happy and safe with Archer by my side.
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Archer
I smiled laughing at his little poke about how I was always cold. “Well If Im always cold I would love you as me personal heater.” I say as I snuggle in even higher and smile. I knew he didn’t mean cruel when he said cold he meant actually cold and honestly that he noticed that was kind of sweet. “I will. in just I bit. You nap and Im sure ill be right behind you.” I closed my eyes as we talked even though I was fully awake still.
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“Hmm” I hummed. “You just have to ask,” I mumble and started to drift off. It was weird to fall asleep as a human, but sleeping as a bird could actually be fatal so I didn’t habe a choice. Then again, having Archer by my side made me feel safe and made it easier to fall asleep.
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“I know I just have to ask Gen.” I whisper as i see him start to fall asleep and I kissed his cheek “sweet dreams Gen.” I cuddled in as I set the ice pack near him as I cuddled in falling asleep myself. I knew I made him feel safe and that made me feel good because he made me feel safe and loved.
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I opened my eyes to find the bed next to me empty. I got out of the bed and looked around to find Archer in the living room with a frown. Suddenly, everything seemed to be standing still, like everything was frozen in time. “You don’t deserve him” a voice whispered in my ear. I looked around hu no one was there. “And he soon he will realize this as well” The voice added. “You will always be alone,” It told me. “Just watch” It added

The time returned and Archer pointed at the door. “Get out,” He said and I felt my heart drop. “But Arch…“I said but he cut me off by yelling.” I SAID GET OUT”. I didn’t know why but I couldn’t argue about it. I was just hurt but didn’t dare to ask why, instead, I just walked out into the snow. Looking back once more I changed into a bird and flew off, only to feel a sharp pain in my stomach that made me fall mid-air and I fell towards the ground.

My eyes shot open and I looked around the whole gasping for air. In front of me, I saw Archer sound asleep so I quickly tried to calm down without making too much noise. I felt my stomach hurt and without waking up Arch, I freed myself from his cuddles and looked for the first aid kid. There I looked around for some painkillers and took two before looking at the time, and I noticed it was getting close to dinner time.

I wanted to surprise Archer so I started cooking without waking him in the hope I could wake him with the smell of freshly made food instead.
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Archer
I could feel Gen breathing hard and hoped he wasn’t having a nightmare I cuddled in closer holding his shirt in my hand as I feel back to sound sleeping. I felt safe with him right there to help keep some of the bad dreams at bay. I felt a lack of warmth near me after a few minutes and whined a little half asleep but he didn’t come back and I started to panic that he left. I shot out of bed eyes wide and quickly scrambled out of bed. “Genosta!!” I ask scared and then the smell of food hits me as I get to the bedroom doorway and I calm down. “I thought you left.” I mumble as I rub my eyes and steady myself on the doorframe. “But no just making dinner for us.” I say as I smile and head to the kitchen wrapping my arms around his waist from behind and smiling as I kissed his cheek. “Its smells really good and looks just as good too.”
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I was so focused on cooking that hearing Archer yell my name made me jump a little. I looked over my shoulder to see him look kind of scared. He put his arms around my waist, but for injury reasons, I gently moved to my shoulders and neck instead while putting one hand on his. “I told you, I’m not going anywhere unless you tell me to” I said softly as I kept my focus on not burning the food. But the words of dream Archer played in my head even though I tried to block it.

I lowered the stove fire a to a minimum before turning around and hugging him tightly. “Sorry, I just need a moment” I tell him as I just held him.
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Archer
I held him back tight but not tight enough to hurt him. “Im not leaving never ever and I don’t want you to leave me ever either.” I mumbled as I tried not to cry my panic was still caught in my throat and I just held him. “I love you.” I say ad I cuddle in. “Im sorry I scared you I know your not leaving. Just so many people have left me and I don’t want you too I just get so scare you will and I can’t think straight and I got really worried when you were gone and I called for you softly and you didn’t come so I really panicked.” My words fell out of me in a flurry as heavy as the snow outside and I burred my face in his shoulder as I held him he was there he was still with me and had no intention of leaving me but my brain still worried he would, even when I knew in my heart he wouldn’t.
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“Hey, hey, hey, calm down” I said with a slight chuckle. “Because I think our problem is already solved. You fear I walk away, and I fear you don’t want me and tell me to get out like most people have” I said and gave his forehead a soft peck by standing on my toes for a second. “I know you’re scared of me walking out, but despite me being a loner and I had successfully avoided any type of relationship with people for many years, I don’t need a minute to think and threw it all away from you. Despite there bing multiple abandon buildings to hide and recover in from those earlier bruises, my head just went straight to your house and you” I saod softly while I hugged him again so I didn’t have to look at him while saying something so embarrassing.
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I cuddled into him nodding it made me feel a lot better hearing him say that and I knew it was my turn to reassure him that I would never want him to leave. “Gen…” I mumbled and looked at him as I kept him held close. I kissed his head and continued. “Im not ever telling you to leave. You just showed up here and I don’t think you know how happy and excited I was to have some stranger barge into my house. I mean I was really happy that you came to me and I made sure you knew that as best I could. You are home here with me and I don’t take home away from you and I don’t think I could take you away from me even if for some crazy reason I wanted to. You are mine and Im your and your here as long as you want to be here with me.” I mumble as I go back to cuddling him. I knew mine wasn’t as eloquent as his but it was the best I could do I wasn’t a great speaker and I was even worse when I was still trying to get my emotions under wraps.
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I smiled at his words. Hearing him say ‘you are home now’ made me choke up a little but in a good way. “Thank you Arch, you don’t know how much it means to hear that” I tell him with a smile before I smelled the food and realized I had to turn it or else it would burn.

“How about we push away our silly now non-existing fears and we go eat” I suggested and put down the food on the table.
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I smiled when I saw Gen get a little emotional. I knew he was happy here and that made me feel a lot better. “I really think I do know how much that means Gen and I am glad you are happy with me here.” I say as I look at the food that he put on the table. “That looks amazing and I can say that I have never had something that looks this fancy.” I say as I giggle and get us each a plate out. “You do plan to eat with me unlike last night right?” I ask holding a plate part way in the cabinet incase I had to put it back away
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I let out a genuine laugher. “Yes, I am joining you today” I reassured him and took the plate before sitting down. “Because now, I can eat normally without the mask, which is something I didn’t think I was ever gojng to be doing” I said.
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I smile his laugh was really fitting for him and cute. It made me giggle too. “Im glad I was kind or concerned when you didn’t eat last night.” I admitted as I sat down at the table with my plate. “Yes and I get you see your face and by the way I love it.” I say as I kiss his cheek and look at the food. “Well your safe to just be you no holds barred here.”
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“There is a lot I haven’t had in a long time. Homemade meals, and someone to share them with…” I said with a slight smile. “I appreciate it a lot. I usually got hated for wearing my mask and feared for not having one, so it means a lot for you to do neither” I said.
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I wrap my arms around him and smile as I kiss his head. “Well you have all of that now and I love you just how you are so don’t worry about it at all.” I say as I smile at him. “I haven’t had anyone to share meals with pretty much ever if im being honest so it is really comforting to not eat alone.” Archer sat beside Gensosta with his plate. “well welcome home Gen.”
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I look up at Archer. “are you actively trying to get me to break out in tears or is that just my imagination?” I asked as a joked to deal with the fact that these words were things I always wanted to hear. So they hit me hard again. I just didn’t want to cry, ever, so instead I smiled.
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I panicked bit when I heard his question and imediently hugged him tight. “Im so so sorry I don’t want you to cry Gen.” I say as I look ups t him and see a smile. “If you need to cry though do it because its not good to hold that back.” I say as I cress his cheek. “Why don’t we eat.” I lean my head on him one last quick moment before I let go of him and sit back in my seat.
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I let out a chuckle. “Okay, we need ro work on that” I said while shaking my head. “This might be surprising, but I do sometimes joke you know” I saod as I patted his head before he walked to his seat again. “Sure, I prefer a warm meal after all” I said with a wink.
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“Stop it I know you joke plenty Gen but that didn’t sound like joking and you had me a little panicked and stuff but if you needed to cry I wanted you to cry ok.” I say as I sake my head when he pats it. “No head pats my hair is still wet and it is clingy.” I say as I giggle and pull away. I roll my ears at his warm meal comment but hold his hand as I start to eat. “I know you do.”
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“I knew, but I don’t like being emotional. Besodes, I have no reason to cry” I added and took a bite. “Besides, after this, I still have to make you a decent hot chocolate” I point out.
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“Ok just know you can always be emotional if you want or need Gen.” I smiled as I at and knew he was actually happy here. I giggle as soon as I hear his comment about hot chocolate. “Oh come on really back at that again Gen!?” I say with pretend annoyance "But yeah it can’t be worse that’s for sure.’
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“Hey, when it comes to hot chocolate, you better make it right!” I point out. “Besides, hot chocolate milk is way better than just hot chocolate with water” I point out. “besides, I need to make your standard for hot chocolate higher so that next time you treat me, I get more than just instant stuff” I joked.
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I giggle as I listen to Gen rant about hot chocolate. “Hey in my defense I have never had it any other way than I made it for you so.” I say as I eat “But Yeah I agree that maybe if you make it better for me it will up my standards but maybe you also will always get stuck making it.”
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“I…” I started but then thought for a second. “I didn’t think about that…” I said but then chuckle. “Well, guess I’ll have to teach you how to make it” I joked as I took a bite. “Besides, it’s not that hard, and a chocolate bar is almost as expensive as the instant stuff” I point out.
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“Thats true I guess but yeah you will teach me and I will still make you make it because you will be better at it.” I say as I giggle and eat some more. “You are lucky I don’t have you cook more this is really really good Gen.”
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I smiled. “Well I’m happy to do so if that means when we go out for dinner, you pay all the time” I said with a wink. “But I’m glad you like it, it’s simple but tastes good so I wanted to make it again” I said. “I’m happy I have you to share it with” I added with a smile.
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I giggle “Well I don’t go out often and Im not sure that you would want to go out much more than me but I like cooking so no I want to cook some too.” I say as I smile at him and eat. “But yeah this is really good and I will probably ask you to teach me to make it again.” I lean my head on him and smile
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“True” I just said with a chuckle. “And I will teach you how to make it, just so I don’t have to cook as much. I like to do it for you from time to time, but it’s not my favorite hobby” I said. “But the occasional cooking won’t hurt” I added quickly.
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“And see I would prefer cooking I really like to cook.” I say as I smile at him. “But yeah if you teach me this an any other good recipes you have stashed away I would appreciate it Gen.” I giggle as I smile at him. “Well when you want to cook you just tell me.”
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I nodded. “Sounds good” I said and carefully stretched for a little bit. “By the way, I looked at the weather forecast and at the ejd if the afternoon, it’s going to be clear, I know what happened will probably already set your answer, but I don’t feel like being stuck inside because of some cowards” I said. “How about we take the bus to go out of town for a little bit and go walk somewhere like a forest or near a lake” I suggested.
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I hear what Gen says and nod. “Ok as long as the weather is suppose to be better then Im ok with going out. I have my bus pass so we can take the bus no problem.” I stand up and put my empty dishes in the sink. “I don’t want to be stuck inside because of them either. I am going out with you Gen so they can just buzz off.” I say as I wash my dishes. “Have you been ice skating? If we go to the lake I can take you skating.”
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I gave him a bit of a sad smile. “I have and I love it, but I won’t be able to skate, remember?” I said and put my hand on my rib. “you would think with a city filled with people with powers, there would be one that could heal a broken bone in a few seconds…” I sighed. “I truly wish I could though,” I said.
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“Oh yah well when you heal up Im taking you skating.” I say as I kiss his head. “You done eating Gen?” I ask willing to clean up since he cooked. “Im sure that there is someone that can heal bones like that we just don’t know them Genosta.” I sat as I ruffle his hair. “We can when your healed and I think it will be a fun thing to look forward to.”
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I nodded. “Yeah, I am” I said and got up. “Do you mind cleaning up?” I asked. “I want to take a shower as well” I said. “After that, we can go” I said and got up and gave him a quick but deep kiss. “Yes, something to look forward to, that’s also new for me” I joked and gave a wink. “I won’t be long” I tell him
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I just realized that we’re going all over the place with the time. They finish up dinner then get ready for an afternoon walk…

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Archer
“No not at all I can clean up its not a problem. You cooked Ill clean.” I say as I smile and wash the dishes. I kiss his cheek as he hands me his plate. “Ok go shower while I do the dishes and then we can get going.” I say as I smile and blush when he kissed me deeply. I heard his joke and rolled my eyes but hit his but playfully. Yeah well I will give you something to look forward to soon anyway," I say as I smile and keep washing dishes.
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I smiled and gave Archer a quick peck before walking to the shower. I chsnged out of my clothes and saw just had bruised up I am… Well compared to normal. The purple spots looked like spread out parts of my decaying skin and around my stomach and ribs, It looked the worse. “So much for getting better” I mumbled before I stepped into the shower. Every movement from taking of my clothes, to taking the shower, but it also felt good and relaxing.

When I was done, I walked back and hugged Archer from behind. “Are you ready to face the cokd?” I asked.
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Archer
I had finished the dishes and I had made sure to evaluate my own bruises I had managed a black eye and a possibly broken nose as pretty much the only damage I had. I smiled as I felt Gen wrap his arms around me while I put the clean dishes away. I leaned in gently to ensure I didnt hurt him more. “Yeah I guess if you are I need my coat and hat and stuff though still.” I say as I turn around and kiss him quickly as I go to grab my gear. “Did you get fresh clothes from the closet when you showered. I mean my clothes fit you so just wear them unless you want to get some clothes for yourself while we are out.” I say as I put my hat on and smile.
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“Make sure you’re wearing two layers, icicle” I joked as I felt him lean in. “I did steal some of your clothes for the time being and put all our dirty clothes in the washer,” I said and turned him around as I stick out my arm. “But ‘they fir me’ wouldn’t be the words I would use,” I say as the sleeves were too long, and I had to fold the end of the pants to make sure they fitted. “We can get clothes another time, once my other clothes are clean again, I can wear them for a few more days, so no rush” I reassured him. “Now get your second layer and everything else so we can go” I joked.
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oh don’t worry, I thought I was the one making you wait.

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Archer
I giggle and put a sweat shirt over my long sleeve before I put my winter coat on. “I have smaller clothes in the bottom of my closet that I out grew.” I say as I kiss him and smile. “Thanks for putting the dirty clothes in the washer. Ill state the laundry when we get back home.” I say as I pull a smaller sweatshirt from a bucket in my closet. “Here this should be smaller and fit better Gen.” I hand it too him as I pull my hat and gloves on. “These are all yours if they fit I can’t wear any of them anyway.” I say as I kiss him and head for the door. “You ready?”
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I chuckle and take the shirt but put it away. “I will try them on later. I’m already proud I managed to wear these and the long sleeves aren’t bad so I think I’m going to stick to these” I tell him and waited for him to fiinish changing before I nodded. “yes, let’s go” I said and we walked out.

Going down the stairs was painful but doable. It was an actual relief to be down and we started walking outside. I was more on guard this time, but those punks didn’t show up again. Only after we got on the bus, however, was I able to relax a little.

While we were on the bus, I took Archer’s hand. We were ond of the only few in the bus so no one was paying us attention anyway. I later rested my head on his shoulder as I watched the buildings pass by.
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Archer
I nodded as he told me he would try stuff on later and I didnt mind I just wanted him to know that if they fit he could keep them. I giggled as he talked about being proud to wear my stuff and the sleeves not being too bad. “Thats my sweat shirt from high school. It has my high school name on it.” I say as I giggle a little. “It says Archer on the back I think.”

I walked slowly downstairs a little worried about Gen now that the adrenaline had worn off. He seemed to be managing but the slow pace was definitely helping too. I held his hand as we walked to the bus I knew he was hesitant about it so I didnt let it last long.

I smiled when we got on the bus and he took my hand. I was glad here he felt comfortable enough for that. I wrapped my arm around his shoulder as he laid his head on my but I made sure to keep ahold of his hand too. I wasn’t letting his hand go any time soon
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I smiled when I felt Archer’s arm around me. it was warm and even though we were in public, gave me a safe feeling. I could see some people look and whisper but I ignored it. words don’t hurt as much as a broken rib, so who cares if they want to waste their time.

“Archer?” I asked. “We both this city is corrupted, right?” I asked. “Why do we stay here?” I added. I know why I didn’t leave this city, because back when I had nothing, a corrupted city like this, was my only form of entertainment. I would solve or find incidents and then watch the police struggle to find the clues. But for Archer, I didn’t understand why a sweet guy like him would stay here.
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Archer
I smiled cuddling in a little Gen was warm and despite the layers I was still cold. I didnt care we were in public he wasn’t leaving me unless I wanted him to and I wasn’t leaving him unless he wanted me to. Honestly that was never going to happen so I didnt care who saw I wanted anyone that would try and take him from me to know that they should think twice before they try. Some people whispered and I cuddled in a bit more.

I head Gen say my name and looked at him a little surprised. “Yeah Gen I know the city is corrupt.” I say as I play with his hair. That question was not one that I had readied myself to answer. I took a deep breath. “I stay because this is where I was given everything and had it all taken from me too.” I answered not wanting to go into detail about what I meant. The best and worst times of my life had been here I was tied here at least before him. I had nothing to drive me to leave, drive me to find better.
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“Don’t you ever want to leave?” I asked. “I mean, I stayed here because as a bird I was safe and so this city was filled with entertainment, but now that I have you, someone I can actually lose, I don’t know if this place is that good” I explain. “I don’t mind living here, but I just wonder if things would be easier for us if we moved somewhere else” I said. "I don’t know why I’m asking, just curious’ I said

We were driving out of the city and the scenery changed from white and grey streets and tall buildings to a pure white winter wonderland.
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Archer
“I mean I guess.” I take a deep breath I had some stuff to tell him but now wasnt the place. “Tomorrow I want to take you somewhere i have something to show you.” I say as i hold him close and try not to get super emotional though what i was going to show him tomorrow i had never shared with anybody. "I know what you mean Gen I’ve already lost people a care about to this place but that part of the reason I cant just leave it. I took a deep breath and kissed his head. “I know Gen.”
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I looked up at Archer when he sounded like this question hit him more than I would even think, I just thought I ask a random question. “Are you okay Arch?” I asked as I looked at him backward. “we can drop the subject if you want” I said as I put my hand on his cheek and smiled at him. “Today we’re only going to have happy thoughts from now on” I added with a grin.
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Archer
I didn’t mean to let it show how much his question effected me but it must have shown through. That was no surprise I was pretty bad at hiding my emotions. “Ill be ok Gen.” I say as I hold him kind of tight. “Yeah if we could drop the subject for now I would appreciate it.” I say as I cuddle into him. I felt his hand on my cheek and I smiled lightly. “Yeah only happy thoughts Gen I will try to do that.” I say with a little laugh as I keep him close.
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I nodded and smiled at him. “How about I tell you how I learned to ice skate instead” I suggested as I felt like it was a suitable story for the winter view we looked at, about as long as we were still on the bus, and a lighthearted story about my past. I wanted to let him in about my past, but maybe starting off small and taking it easy will be better.

“When I was little, there was this little pond in the woods behind our house. It was quite hidden so it felt like my special place…well mine and my mom’s since she saw me go there once. In the summer we would feed the ducklings and fish in the bond. During the winter, it was often very cold, but that also meant we could stand on the ice. Mom started a tradition that we would try and keep the ice snow-free so it would stay clean and have no bumps. Then she bought me ice skates and showed me the basics before she would dance around on the ice. I wanted to learn it too so we could dance together, but before I was good enough, she passed away. After that I spend every winter on that pond, skating like she taught me, so I could dance for her” I tell him with a smile. “It was my special moment with mom. My dad, step-sis and step mom didn’t know about it” I added. “Winter always remind me of her” I then said softly while smiling into the distance. I missed her, but I couldn’t do anything but smile while thinking back at her.
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Archer
I smiled as I nodded I wanted to hear any childhood story he would tell me. I was especially curious where he had learned to skate even though I am sure he had the same question about me. I cuddled in hoping it was light hearted and sweet I needed a soft story and I think he knew that. I also think he wanted to share his past but didnt know where to start. That is how I felt to, I wanted to share my past with him but didnt know how.

I stayed cuddled close as I listen to his story and smile. I was trying to picture everything as he told the story. I closed my eyes and leaned my head on him as I listened intently with a soft smile placed gently across my lips. As I listened I could tell how important his mom was to him and all the love in his voice but he was sad too. I hugged him gently because of his ribs. I wanted him to know he was loved though. “That is a really sweet story Gen.” I say as I smile and open my eyes. “You are good at telling stories too I felt like I was right there with you as you talked about it.”
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I smiled as I looked outside. “Thanks, I wish I could take you someday, but that place now only brings sadness and the pond itself no longer exists” I explain and snuggled closer. The way we were sitting was a big relief for my ribs but when the bus stopped, I let out a slight groan as I got up. “Looks like we’re here,” I said as we got out and the warmth of the bus got replaced by the cold wind of the snowy valley. “Something tells me once we reach the lake, it’s hot chocolate first” I said as I took Archer’s hand. “Come on my ice prince” I joked.
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Archer
'Well maybe we can find somewhere that is kind or reminiscent of there." I say as I kiss his head. I could tell he was glad I was holding him how I was so his ribs wouldn’t be in as much pain as they could be. I tried to keep his body from shifting too much as the bus stopped but I could tell the hard stop still hurt him. “Yeah lets go enjoy the weather I guess.” I say as I chuckle and get up as I head towards the park. “Yes I would like hot chocolate first. I am honestly already cold.” I say as I shake my head. I hold his hand and smile as we walk. “You are mine too though Gen.”
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I shook my head. “No need, I want to make new memories with you, not blend old ones together,” I tell him as we walked out of the bus. “Those are memories from my past, one of the very few good ones. So instead of trying to make those precious memories something from the present, I rather make new memories with you that I can add to the list of good memories.” I explain with a smile as I squeeze his hand as we walked into a cabin with a little cafe. it was a logged cabin with a lumberjack-themed Interieur. It has a cosy atmosphere as well.

We walked to a little couch near a fireplace where we ordered two hot chocolates and we started talking again as we waited. “Can I be honest, it may sound weird, but I like these cosy type of cabin style cafe’s more than the modern or retro things” I said as I looked around.
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Archer
I nod I understood what he meant I wanted new and special memories that were just ours too. The old memories were just that memories but I wanted to live with him and experience life with him. I wrapped my arm around him I wanted him to know I understood. “I get it. I have memories like that too. And I want all kinds or good memories with you, More than you can even dream up right now.” I say as I smile big at him. I was happy to have him and honestly that was all that mattered to me. I smiled giggling as we walked into the little cabin it was silly but cute and warm. “The them is ironically cute.” I say as I look the place over and find us a seat. But it seemed Gen found us a place to sit first a place I liked much better. The fire was warm and I sat on the floor close to it with my back resting on the couch where your legs would usually be. “I do too they are cozy and I always like the silly little themes and gimmicks that they have they make me smile.” I say as I jokingly finger gun a lumberjack statue.
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I chuckle and grabbed his finger as he shot the finger gun. “Yeah, but that’s not the only silly thing that makes me smile,” I said and sat next to him where our shoulders touch. “The past is in the past, as amazing or cursed as they may be, we can’t change it, but we can decide what we make our future memories,” I said and hugged him from the side. “That is…if you want to” I added with a smile before looking outside. “Though that means you’ll have to deal with the cold today,” I said.
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I giggle when he grabs my fingers “What do you mean that isn’t the only silly thing that makes you smile?” I ask as I look up at him my eyebrow quirked upward in confusion. I smiled when he moved to sit on the floor next to the fire with me. “I agree the past is what it is and I do want a future and our own memories.” I say as I lean my head on his shoulder while he side hugged me. “I definitely want to Gen never think that I dont ok.” I say as I smile at him and play with his hair. I catch him looking outside and I smile I knew he was thinking something up. “What are you planing Gen?”
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I chuckled and rolled my eyes as I took the hand that he used to play with my hair. “I mean you silly” I said with a chuckle.

I smiled as he told me he also wanted to make memories with me. “I won’t but that doesn’t mean I don’t like hearing you say it” I saod before I gave hime a quixk pack on his cheek. “You’ll see, but fist let’s enjoy the hot chocolate” I suggested.
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I giggle when he says I make him laugh. “Im make you laugh. Well that is good to know my humor isn’t waisted.” I say as I giggle and lay my head on his lap.

I was glad that he wanted to make memories too because that meant a lot to me. “Well I like to say it so it well that and I love you so I dont think I am going to stop any time soon.” I say as I smile and kiss his cheek back. “Ok good let me enjoy the warmth of the coco and the fire a little longer first Gen.”
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I smiled at him. “Of course you do, I may not express it as openly, but you really do” I tell him as I stroked his hair while his head was on my lap.

“I’m glad to hear it” I said with a smile. “Because I can’t get enough of you right now” I added and gave him a soft peck on his forehead in return before hearing someone clear his throat. “Two hot chocolate?” A girl asked while looking at us with a raised eyebrow. “Yes thanks” I said with a tone that said; you can go now. but she kept on staring. “Oh leave those two alone Susy, they are cute” I heard another girl say as she pushed her collegue away and gave us a friendly smile.
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Archer
I saw his smile and held his hand tight. That solidified in my mind that I was never letting this man go. He meant so much to me already and the look of joy made me happy. “I know you are not as open about it and its fine I was giving you a hard time anyway Gen.” I say as I cuddle in whelps he plays with my hair.

“Just right now because honestly for me its kind of a constant thing.” I say as I smirk knowing fully well I was being a little bit sarcastic and Gen hadn’t seen much of that side of me yet. I blushed softly when he kissed my forehead but it made me really happy and a Wie grin spread across my face. I sat up some to take my hot chocolate without spilling it. She was staring I could tell Gen was trying to be polite. “Thanks that’s all we needed.” I say as I smile and wave as I hope she walked away but her friend took care of it much to my relief.
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I smiled as he told me this. “And I appreciate it” I said and then really thought about what I just agreed on. “I mean you understanding I don’t express myself as much, not you giving me a hard time” I said and gave him a little tickle.

“well, as long as you keep doing what you’re doing right now, nothing will change, so it is completely up to you” I told him and waited for him as he was carefully trying to take a sip before softly pushing his hand slightly up so his nose would be dipped into the whipped cream. I let out a suppressed laugher since we were in public. “Sorry, but that’s adorable,” I said chuckling.
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ok just a random question does Genosta have his mask on?

I had to think about this one jeez. Okay, he has his mask on, but it’s starting to become transparent, though Gen doesn’t know that.

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Archer
I giggle as I look at him I knew I had been unsuccessful and in fact had whipped cream on my nose. “Your adorable too.” I say smiling as I wrap my arm around him and lay my head on his shoulder. “Gen Im so glad to have you. Your smile just makes me so happy.” I say as I kiss his cheek and relax against him.
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You impress me

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I smiled as he embraced me and put his head on my shoulder. I leaned my head against his and returned the hug gently. “I do too” I mumbled softly while smiling. “You’re the only person I’ve ever trusted as much as my mom” I said. “Thank you for being with me” I said before I heard someone beside us clear their throat. “Your recite” The rude girl said. “We didn’t ask for it yet” I said. “Well someone did and we can’t undo it” she just said and pushed the paper in my hand before walking away. “Looks like we’re not wanted here” I said with a sigh before signing the friendly girl. “Here, and make sure that other girl doesn’t get part of your tip” I told her and she nodded. “I apologize for her, she’s not very open minded” She said. “Next time just walk to her and hand her a dull knife, tell her to use it to open her mind a little” I told her before slowly getting up and holding out my hand to Archer. I wasn’t going to be able to help him get up, but just to rub it into the rude girl’s face, I wanted to leave proudly while holding hands.
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it wasn’t fun lol

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Archer
I played with his hair while he had his head leaned against mine. He was so cute and sweet when you got to know him. I had no idea how I had got so lucky. I heard what he said about trust and smiled. “Your the first person in a long time I have even had to be able to trust Gen.” I say as I cuddle in a bit more. “You are welcome and thank you for being with me.” I whisper as I hear someone beside us clear their throat. I sigh as I look up and see who it is. “Yeah we aren’t even done with our coco yet.” I say as I look at her confused and roll my eyes. She just wanted to get rid of us which annoyed me. “Yeah its pretty unfortunate but I would say it is JUST ONE WORKER that doesn’t like us here.” I said part of it really loud so she knew I was talking about her. I took Gen’s hand and stood up. “Yeah lets go.” I said as I wrapped my arm around his waist.
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Leaving the restaurant I gave Archer a little squeeze in his hand. “Let them talk and do as they want, we have each other” I tell him with a smile.

We then started walking down the snowy trail until. We arrived at the frozen lake. A little bit away there was an little stall that rented ice skates and next to it seemed to be a medic. Above it, it says magic healer for serious injuries. I nudged Archer and pointed at it. “Who knows, maybe they cab heal my rib” I said.
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This is me not wanting to deal with his broken rib and me finding something I wanna use

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sorry I had emergency oral surgery im still not doing great but I hope to respond today

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Oh no that’s alright focus on your recovery!
It was just a reminder in case.
I don’t want you to post anything until you feel better!

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Archer
I was still a little sour about the whole incident in the restaurant but Gen was calming me down rather quickly. His little had squeeze made me smile and his words brought me out of my own angry thoughts. “You are right we do have each other.” I say as I give his hand a squeeze back.

I was enjoying the snow even though the cold had me pulling my hat down further over my ears and my scarf up more over my nose. The beautiful frozen lake made me forget how cold I was and the fact that I had Gen there with me made me pretty happy. I was lost in my own mind as I gazed over the lake it appeared it had hardly been skated on the ice was so clear and with the mountains behind it everything looked so picturesque. I was jared from my mind when Gen nudged me and my eyes were drawn to where he was looking. I giggled and smiled but even before I heard him speak I knew what he was thinking. “Ok sure we can go try it out but if it is a scam or you get more hurt just know I will be coming back here to give them a piece of my mind.” I say as I push my glassed up on my nose with my gloved hand.
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Heey!
I was just about to ask how you were doing. creepy.

How are you now?

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Im ok. I had to go back about four days after my first surgery so that the other doctor in the office could fix what the first guy did because the first guy broke off one of my teeth that was growing into my jaw and he just left all the broken pieces in my gum. It hurt really bad and I was having little pieces of broken tooth push through my gums just on that one tooth so I knew something was wrong. Better now that everything is fixed right though.

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I nodded and smiled while looking at the lake. “I gave up what the world thinks of me a long time ago. It’s not worth spending time on because at the end of the day, there will always be people who prefer if you fail, don’t want you to succeed and go out if their way to show it” I said emotionless before I gave his hand a squeeze and smiled.

I then chuckled as he warned me that he was not going to accept it if it didn’t work. I jokingly booped his nose after he had repositioned his glasses. “I’ll be counting on you, my knight in fluffy wooly armour.” I said jokingly before we made our way towards the tent.

Once inside an friendly elderly lady walked up to me. I am relatively small, but she came even to my chin at most. “Welcome boys, what can I do for you two?” She asked friendly. “We suspect I broke a rib yesterday, but with such a beautiful lake, it would be a shame to be stuck on land. We were wondering what the healing is you use” I explain. “I master in time magic. I can not prevent scarring but I can speed up a small part of a wound and that will heal, you rib will be no different. It will not be completely healed like nothing happened, but it will be healed as it would be in a few weeks if it is broken,” she explains.

I nodded and turned to Arch. “What do you think? Shall we take a chance?” I asked.
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Wisdom teeth I assume?
Glad everything is okay now but I can’t believe the first one did that.

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Yeah it was and honestly I couldn’t either and was pretty mad about it

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I can imagine, jeez.
I hope at least the costs are not on you for the second one.
Because we would’ve filed a lawsuit if they did that

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No the second one is not on me or my insurance it is on the insurance of the surgeon I believe. But yeah none to pleased with the first guy second guy was super apologetic and amazing. My mom and I were pretty mad when we had to go back and we definitely told them that if we had anymore problems that’s what we were going to do but in my opinion I think the first guy deserves to be fired. But anyway its late for me so Im going to head to bed Ill reply in the morning. Good night.