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Albert groaned, rubbing his temples as the experiment failed again. William could sense Albert hitting his own point with this project, Urobosos was failing again. Even if he had to agree it was annoying it didn’t mean yelling at every person in the crew and expecting results within two hours. He waited until Albert walked away before taking a moment to examine his dearest friend. He watched the older man before quietly walking over to tap his shoulder.
“What do you want, Excella?” William couldn’t help but feel offended by that. Albert should know that it wasn’t her.
“Well Albert I heard you needed a break so I wanted to come over and give you your shot while William went off and got infected again!” William put on his best Italian female accent, making sure it was clear he was annoyed. Albert chuckled, relaxing just a bit before looking at William.
“That sounded awful.”
“Well considering I’m at Excella’s level now I don’t think I care very much.” Albert raised a brow before flicking William’s nose, ensuring most of it went on the non-infected side of his face.
“Now just because I thought it was Excella does not mean you are her level to me. You are my most important asset.” He said, lifting William’s chin to look him in the eye. William smiled softly and took the other hand of Albert’s, starting to drag him away. “Oh how funny it is, the workaholic takes me away from work.”
“Well, I learned the hard way to stop it. Rather not have you learn the same way.” William motioned to the infected side of his body, well outwardly seen. He was changed forever, after all, he died and came back from it all. There were still days he needed to rest so he didn't end up losing control again. Albert watched it all and sometimes William wondered if he just wanted to forget.
“Oh, I recall it all…though I won’t do the same.”
“Let me be paranoid for your safety, dear Al.” He brought Albert to the older’s office, shutting and locking the door the second both were in. Albert raised a brow before bringing William close again, cocking his head.
“What is your plan here, dearheart?” He ran a hand up his noninfected side, leaning his face closer so they were barely touching. William smirked, a hand on Albert’s belt.
“Hm…considering you need a nice break from everything I’ll ride you until you beg for me to go faster.” He teased, biting Albert’s lower lip. Albert growled, pushing William against the desk and ripping the shirt open. William moaned at the sudden show of strength, covering the infected part of his body with what remained of his shirt.
“Bold to assume I’ll let you have control, Will.” Albert made William remove his entire shirt, running his hand against the defined differences between William and his virus. William froze before relaxing, letting a purr leave him even if it was a mixture of his voice and G’s noises.
“You should, you’re stressed and I’m never allowed to do anything so let me help you out now.” I owe you that. William undid Albert’s belt and pants, not even giving Albert a chance before smirking at the groan when he held the cock. Teasing blue eyes matched the red eyes full of lust as he went down on his knees, licking up the length before teasing the slit. Albert pulled on the blonde strands, forcing William to take the entire length down his throat.
“Brat…” He growled before starting up a bruising pace, making William choke and whimper as his eyes rolled back. Even as his mouth was being used, he could feel himself getting far too wet during it all. Albert laughed at the teary eyes he was getting, shoving it completely down William’s throat before pulling out entirely. “Up on the desk, pants off.”
William did just that, pulling off his pants and sitting on the desk, rubbing his infected shoulder to make the virus relax. Annoying timing as always before his legs were spread open and a tongue bit on his clit, gasping through a moan. A hand tugged on the slicked-back hair as the other covered his mouth. It was overwhelming, the tongue teasing the clit now as two fingers entered him, not giving him time to adjust as the pace picked up faster by the second.
“Al oh fuck -goddamnit-” He moaned before a whine left him at everything stopping and fingers pulling out.
“Trying to be quiet now after teasing me? Such a brat you are today…”
“Well this was s-supposed to be a b-break for you, A-Al.” William stuttered out, feeling the tip tease his folds, whimpering silently. Albert smirked, flicking his sunglasses off to look at William.
“Like I said, bold to assume you would ever top, William.”
“One day I will.”
“I wish you luck but today,” one quick thrust and Albert was fully in, making William cover his mouth from his scream, “I am the one in control.” Luckily he paused to let the younger man adjust to the feeling, breathing eveningly out as he kept the virus under control.
“Honestly G is more likely to take over at this point.”
“That would be a lovely nightmare, stabilizer?”
“In the top right drawer.”
“Ah, so you planned this?”
“Maybe but who’s to say it’s true?” William smirked, pulling Albert into a soft kiss, melting as Albert kissed back just as softly. The drawer was open and stabilizer on the desk before he pulled out to where only the tip remained before thrusting back in, biting his lip as he repeated the movement, getting harsher every time. William dragged his nails down Albert’s back as he panted and moaned loudly, no doubt everyone knew what was happening. Maybe he was a little cocky that Excella would be hearing about it and be so annoyed.
“Such a good boy for me, Will…fuck you’re tight.”
“Albert oh fuck me please fill me up I-ah ah.” He couldn’t finish his sentence as he felt the tip hit that one spot in him, gasping as his eyes rolled back. Albert chuckled into his ear before picking up the pace, trailing his hand across the twin scars on William’s chest.
“Fill you up? Like a slut you are, huh?” He teased, his other hand gripping William’s hip tight enough to create bruises. William nodded, digging his nails in before feeling the needle prick the skin on his other side. He wondered why before biting down on Albert’s shoulder as the hand teased his clit again. “Say it William, say it.” He smiled like an idiot at the demand, bringing himself to Albert’s ear.
“I’m your slut so fill me up, schatje .” The words were whispered before William screamed at the suddenness of Albert going far faster than before, barely even human at that moment. He felt tears go down his face but smiled through the pleasure. He barely processed the moment he came, bringing Albert into a kiss as it happened. Not that it mattered as he soon afterwards felt Albert thrust fully in and the warmth filled him up. He shuddered at the feeling, keeping him close to his body.
“Will..you okay?” William hummed happily, not even realizing he closed his eyes until he opened them to look at Albert. “Remind me to kick your ass when you’re fully back to me.” He must’ve looked confused based on the quick eye roll, letting William go and pulling out.
William whined, feeling the hot cum leave him before a finger went inside with a silent order of keeping it inside. He whimpered as he nodded, trying not to shake horribly now. An unfortunate side effect of the stabilizer, covering his mouth with his hand. Well, whatever was the mix of his hand and mutated G claw, sighing. That’s why Albert wanted to kick his ass.
“Muated..”
“Look at you using your brai-...oh that’s why my back was bleeding I only saw your eyes.” Albert let out unconscious words as he came back with a towel to help wipe down. William moved his arm rapidly to the side, waiting for the feeling to happen of it going back to normal.
“S-sorry…”
“No apologizing, next time inject it before trying to top me.” William laughed hoarsely, letting Albert do what he felt was needed in the aftermath, trusting him completely.
“In my defense, I didn’t want to put it before the 24-hour mark.” Albert rolled his eyes as he picked up William, muttering the phrase as he brought him to a filling-up bath. How the hell did Albert do it so quickly? Honestly, William wasn’t sure anymore, his eyes drifting closed but the feeling brought him back from falling asleep.
“Next time, just do it in the morning.”
“You know I have to be careful with it in case-”
“In case it overrides it, I remember. You act like I can’t figure it out, I’m a god now I can find it all out.” William looked at Albert like he was insane but kept it to himself, not that Albert would listen to him any more on the matter. He tried to reason with Albert so many times with this newly formed god complex but he won’t listen. He felt the water wash over himself, letting himself drift a hand to Albert’s, holding it softly. Maybe…
“I just hope nothing proves it otherwise.” Quiet words left him as Albert squeezed the hand back.
“One day you’ll believe it too, William.”
“You know how I view gods, Albert.”
“And I shall prove it wrong too.” Confidence, dare William say cockiness, went through those words, only humming in response. Albert brought him closer for a brief kiss on the cheek, whispering, “You trust me, don’t you?”
“I always trusted you Albert I just…I don’t want to lose you, I’ve lost enough already.” Rarely he brought up how much he lost to his madness and honestly, he was terrified that Albert would fail as well.
“We’ll get her back soon, William, and you won’t lose me anytime soon. Once I get rid of Chris everything will go to plan.” William nodded, laying his head on his chest, and letting out a breath.
“What if-”
“Don’t start something that won’t happen.”
“I’m serious!”
“Let me worry about all the details, Will, trust me, it won’t go badly.” The hand squeezed his hand left and held his chin, forcing William to look at Albert. It was hard to look anywhere else but William felt pain shot through his eyes, covering them in a panic as he tried to stop the agony.
“Wrong time G.”
“G agrees with me.”
“I don’t know if it’s that, Al.” He kept his eyes covered, waiting for the pain to go away before making himself look at his best friend again. “They’re normal again.” William nodded, letting himself get the same hand under his chin back to stare Albert down again.
“I do trust you. I simply want all bases covered in case something did happen. I’m not saying you can’t handle it, just I want to make sure if the impossible becomes reality everything is covered and you can come back stronger. ” He explained, adding the last part knowing it would lead Albert to agree to it. Albert paused, considering it for a moment.
“You’re lucky you’re the last thing that matters to me.” Albert sighed, kissing him quickly before getting up, and letting William lay in the tub with more questions.
“Isn’t Alex-”
“Don’t ever say her name again.” William lifted his hands, not expecting the glare he got. “She’s dead to me.” He nodded, keeping his mouth shut. If something happened where the two weren’t on good terms anymore, he didn’t want to know. Albert paused before sighing, “I will explain it once you feel better and G agrees with you, alright?” Another nod before Albert walked back to the tub, cupping William’s cheek. “...you never knew of Project W before I told you, correct?”
“No, I never did…do you think I lied?” William felt a pit in his stomach, he never even heard of it. Hell, he even admitted to giving Albert something due to his daughter’s life at risk. Did Albert not-
“Don’t start spiraling, I was just checking.”
“For what?”
“I’ll explain later, you recover and I’ll get our dinner ready. Your arm is better.” Typical Albert, avoiding it. William would just have to suffer it until dinner he guessed as he took a look at his arm.
“Yeah, feels better…what’s for dinner?”
“Grey shrimp croquettes and rabbit with prunes.” He looked up at Albert surprised.
“Belgian tonight?”
“Thought it would be a nice change from all the African food we’ve had recently and I’m certain someone has been missing his food,” Albert smirked at the laugh William let out, smiling before nodding.
“Rather be in the kitchen…”
“Take the break it is, alright?” Albert waited for the nod before finally leaving William alone, already cleaned up to go face everyone. William waited for a moment before going to wash his hair and body. He knew one plus about G was a quick recovery, even after the stabilizer shot. He took his time regardless, wanting to feel his best before he faced Albert once more. He grabbed the soft clothing, putting it on even if it was a size too big. Most likely Albert’s clothes he was wearing if he had to guess. William checked in the mirror, with normal eyes, only just a faint red across part of his face. Maybe it was too long considering the sharp pain until he moved a step back.
“G be good, please.”
William walked into the lounge of their shared space, even if Albert was rarely there anymore since he wouldn’t let William help with the newest project it still felt comforting. Something to do while stuck alone in their space other than the cooking and the occasional painting of the scenery around him. The smells were delicious too, freshly made and brought to the table. He took careful steps over, looking over it all before smiling. It was almost like home though he would arrange some things differently.
“You know the more you rely on G the more issues we’ll have.” He sighed, looking over at Albert who stood at the door.
“I can’t control how fast it heals me, Albert. I try but hurts more to stay still when it knows I’m trying to recover normally.” William explained, walking over to him to lay his head on his chest again. Albert seemed to relax at it, an arm wrapped around William’s waist. They stayed like that for a moment before Albert took William’s hand and brought him to the table.
It wasn’t hard to sit at the table and eat, peaceful silence as William let himself think it was normal. If he let himself forget long enough he could hear Sherry running around talking about her classes and asking for her dad to come draw with her. If he let himself he could just think everything was okay.
“William, dearheart.” He blinked a few more times before looking at Albert, acting like he wasn’t just daydreaming. Albert chuckled before drinking his wine. “What was it this time?”
“...you and Sherry…she would be running around and asking for help on homework and talking about her day and-”
“Asking you to draw? Or beg you to never enter the lab again?” Albert teased, getting a glare from William.
“To draw, she never learned about how my job is…at least until I died.” William sighed, drinking his wine.
“Do you need more painting supplies anyway?” He looked away before sighing.
“No matter what I say I’m going to get more.”
“Now who says that?”
“Oh, I don’t know, the fact I have so much paint that I could open a paint store even though I told you repeatedly that I don’t need more.” Albert ate his food, acting innocent. William sighed before kicking Albert’s leg under the table.
“Hey.”
“You’re the one who’s acting innocent, Albert.”
“You’re the one accusing.”
“Like Excella would buy me paint after she called my art something a preschooler would do. Irving, maybe but I think he just wants to buy one at this point.”
“She what? ”
“Albert, it’s fine, don’t go on a murder spree for me. I can handle it.” William stated, knowing that look in Albert’s eyes even with those sunglasses on again. Albert grumbled before finishing his plate, watching William finish his. It always ended this way. “Albert…”
“Yes, William?”
“...will you tell me what happened?”
“With her?” William nodded, finishing his plate and looking at Albert who only sighed. “Remember I asked about Project W?” Another nod. “She knew, the entire time. Thought I would never figure it out. Claimed it was for my safety. Who knows…I left her dead and blocked her in every way possible. May she burn to try to finish Spencer’s immortality.” William took the time to process it all, tapping the wine glass as he tried to reason what Alex was doing.
“So she…but why…I don’t get it, all she had to do was be honest…”
“She never saw me as anything but a tool to become Spencer’s favorite. So may she die.” Albert calmly stated, picking up his glass without a care in the world. William only wished he knew Alex’s reasoning…he knew she was crazy sometimes but to lie like that…it was unforgivable. William lifted his glass and brought it close to Albert’s for a toast with a smile.
“Toast to being free.”
“Toast to being free.” Albert echoed, clicking the glasses together before they both drank what was left. William wondered how much of it was true, how free they both were. He wasn’t sure of what Project W was nor has anyone let him find it out.
“Forever and always free.”