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Bennett…
Bennett always adventures with me. I used to prefer being alone, but ever since he arrived, I have gotten used to his company, so much so that I'm afraid to be alone when I'm without him. It's like when you've always been eating a bitter Wolfhook everyday because you're used to it, so you'll never find it bitter. But one day, someone offers you a sweet Sunsettia. After tasting the sweetness of the Sunettia, the Wolfhook you used to eat would now be too bitter to swallow. He's…special to me.
I like to run with him,
I like how fluffy yet messy his hair is, much like a rabbit.
I like his sweet, innocent emerald green eyes when he's looking at me,
I like his cheerful voice calling out my name, his wholesome laughter and his bubbly personality that makes my day.
And…
I like his lips.
I always caught myself staring at his lips. Bennett's lips are shiny and pink like a seelie, and ever so soft. I've been wanting to touch it with my hand or something else…
My lips?
…Is that what humans call it?
No—
…I want to kiss him.
I want to taste Bennett, is he going to taste sweet like a Sunsettia?
I want to know…I’m desperate to know what
Bennett tastes like.
I—
"Hey, Razor, look what I found! " Bennett exclaimed, showing him the cabbage that he found earlier in the treasure chest.
I couldn't help but smile, did I mention how much I love when you smile, Bennett? Seeing you with your silly smile makes me wanna kiss you more and feel like telling how cute you are today.
I like how happy you get over something so small. I wonder how you stay optimistic and cheerful even when the world and people that you love shun you away. I just want to let you know, even if the world is against you, I'll still be here, standing by your side.
“Isn't it amazing? We can hardly find any chests! Well, it’s mostly because of my bad luck, probably because you're here Razor!" He laughed heartily.
Oh, how can you say something like that easily Bennett? Saying that like I'm your lucky charm, which makes me feel… so special to you.
"Yes, Bennett is amazing, good at treasure hunting," Razor complimented him.
"I- uh thanks, Razor!" Bennett chuckled as he scratched his head. His cheeks were dusted with a light shade of red.
Do you think of me as more than a friend, Bennett?
I've been noticing that you keep blushing every time I compliment you. Do we share the same feelings for each other? I want to know, so, so bad—
A growling sound from Bennett’s stomach interrupted Razor’s train of thoughts. "Ahh, I'm feeling hungry now, how about you, Razor?" the unlucky one questioned.
"Hungry too, why?" Razor replied.
"Oh? Great, we can find something to eat at Good Hunter, I'll treat you of course!"
~
As the two boys were on the way to Good Hunter, Fischl walked towards them and greeted Bennett, “What ho! O superlative leader of Benny’s Adventure Team. Fate has intertwined yet once again for ye to meet. Where is one going?”
“She means ‘nice to meet you’,” Oz clarified.
“Oh hey Fischl! Razor and I were both hungry, so we decided to go to Good Hunter and eat together!”
“Ah! Thine also craves delicious food. May one join ye?”
“Mein Fräulein means ‘may I join you to eat together?’” Oz said.
“Ah, I'm sorry Fischl, maybe another time? I'm with Razor right now, hehe,"
Fischl widened her eyes in shock. “Why not so? Ye can still have the ability to eat as three, what is possibly the difference?”
“Mein—”
“Shut up, Oz! Let Prinzessin der Verurteilung have her own solo speech,”
Bennett’s cheeks grew hotter. "Uh- we gotta go now! See you around Fischl!" He grabbed Razor’s arm and ran to Good Hunter with him.
“Eh? hold your horses—!” But by the time Fischl had said that, the two had run off already.
?
What was that? Why did you do that? What are you trying to tell me, Bennett? You're so obvious yet I'm still confused about how you feel about me. Is this some kind of date? You want to be with me, just the two of us… aren't you, Bennett?
"She's gone right?” Bennett turned his head around to check. “Yeah, she's gone, phew— what do you want to eat, Zor?”
That nickname again…it feels like there's Wolfhooks in my stomach every time he says that.
"Anything without green,"
"Alright! You go take a seat first, I'll be back!"
~
As the two boys were enjoying their meal, Razor noticed there were ketchup and crumbs around Bennett's mouth.
"Ah! Dang it, my pants… eh it's okay! It's just a little," the unlucky one said as he accidentally dropped ketchup on his pants.
Pft, I like how silly and clumsy you are, the face that you always make when you realise it gives me the urge to pinch your soft cheek, a little teasing won't hurt, would it?
"Benny, messy…like a pup,” Razor said. “I'll help wipe it off for you,” Razor chuckled.
"Sorry about that, Zor ehehe,"
Ah, that silly laugh again.
"Oh yeah, you wanna go out later to somewhere else after we're done?" Bennett asked.
"Alright, but where?”
"That, I can't tell you, so just follow me!" He laughed cheerfully.
~
Upon this starry night, amid the wintry air, beneath the noble starry-black, we observe the beauty of the full moon. She graces Earth's sky to glow equally for all, a picture in light as if created by love. The two were sitting near the edge of the Starsnatch Cliff together as Bennett stared at the many stars dotted on the night sky while Razor stared at him dreamily.
This must be a date. I can't help but feel…special to you.
No…
Or you're just being nice to me? Because… we're friends…?
"Razor, look! We can watch the stars pretty clearly here!"
Do you even know how much I love you? Am I not that obvious enough for you to notice? Or are you just playing dumb?
… because the fact we are just friends?
"Razor?" Bennett called.
Can we at least try—
"Razor! Are you there?" He called him again.
"Huh- sorry, what is it?" Razor snapped out of his thoughts.
"Geez, you making me worry Zor… it's unusual for you to act like this…" Bennett said, worry written all over his face.
…
"Worry about me? About what, Bennett?"
"H-huh?"
Ah, Did I say it too loud? —
"Um, well it looks like there's a lot in your mind, Zor. Is there something wrong…?"
"Really? I guess Razor did think too much…" he let out a heavy sigh.
"Then, mind sharing with me? If you want to"
…
"Razor, you're spacing out again!"
Gah, I couldn't stop staring at his lips again. Stupid, stupid, stupid, at a time like this?
"S-sorry…"
"R- look, don't be sorry. Just tell me because… we're friends! That's why I'm worried…"
Friends…?
"Bennett?"
"Yes?"
"Does Razor look like a friend to Bennett?"
"Huh, what kind of question is that Zor? Of course you look like a friend to me!"
"Then…"
"Hm?"
I'm going to do this for real, right?
"Why...do you act like we're more than friends yet you keep insisting that we're just friends?"
There was a pause between the two with Razor staring at the unlucky one, his eyes yearning for an answer, while Bennett, on the other hand, avoided eye contact with him.
"A- huh… ? What uh—" Bennett stuttered.
"You know what I meant, Bennett. I've been observing you for awhile," he replied as he scooted closer to the blonde.
"I-I don't know what you are talking about?" Bennett laughed nervously, giving Razor an awkward smile.
"Really? Then, why are you so red…?"
"Stop, you too Razor… y-you're red too…"
Razor slowly titled his head, getting even closer
"R-Razor, what are you doing? Y-you are bit too close…"
I'm… really doing this, right?
"Something I've been wanting to do…" Razor cupped Bennett’s face. Closing his eyes, he leaned in and kissed him on the lips. The blonde widened his eyes as he blushed even harder, clutching the grass beside him. It was as if time slowed down just for them. Their bodies were pressed against each other, hearts beating in sync.
It was a… good kiss. Razor could taste the chicken-mushroom skewer that Bennett ate earlier. As he tried deepening the kiss, he felt a pair of hands cupping his face back, it was Bennett, mimicking Razor’s movements.
I like how bold you are. In adventures, you are never scared of anything, even against a Pyro abyss mage. Even in this situation…oh how much I adore you, Bennett.
The two finally broke the kiss, trying to process what just happened.
"Wow- I… Razor…" Bennett stared at him, eyes twinkling with glee.
"I like you a lot Bennett, more than you could imagine…" Razor smiled softly, brushing the blonde’s cheek.
"I didn't know that you would… actually like me… Zor,"
"Why not? You're perfect…"
"Ah- you think so… ? Even with my bad luck?" Bennett said, startled by Razor’s reply.
"Yes, sorry if Razor's words are simple, but deep down… I really adore you, Benny," He held Bennett's hand to his heart.
"I like you a lot too, Razor," he chuckled, blushing.
Ah… stop that, you make me nervous every time you say that.
But most importantly now, I want to touch those lips again and again —
Bennett gently knocked his forehead.
"You talking to yourself again silly," Bennett gave him that tease look.
"Eh?"
"Pft, only I can read that silly face of yours, Zor,"
Bennett beamed as he pinched Razor’s cheek.
"Alright, alright, you know what I wanted then?"
Bennett gave a quick kiss to Razor.
"That's what you wanted right?"
Razor stood still, lips parted in shock.
"I… actually…yeah," he smiled softly.
"You like it?" Bennett tilted his head, a smile spreading across his face.
"Yeah, I want more,"
...
I like you, Bennett,
I like that we're finally together, as mates,
My mate.
Forever being my mate,
So I can run with you together,
Pat your messy hair,
Staring to your green emerald eyes,
Listen to your voice,
And…
Kiss you,
Every day.