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Both had little memories of their past lives. Being in the EGG facility brings about a feeling of familiarity in them.
Heat feels very annoyed by the memories, why on earth is Mai in them so much? Why does that dwarf have to be in them so many times, and acting affectionate to boot?
It makes him feel weird about his comrade.
Mai went to rest and upon entering the room he was given, he only found Heat hugging his pillow on the bed. It was kind of weird since he had never seen the red guy hugging his pillow, he decides to get closer to see if he reacts but nothing, he doesn't notice his presence yet, “Why is the fat guy hugging the pillow?” He wondered until he noticed something. That pillow was his.
Heat was almost asleep and when he saw Mai's presence, he jumped with fright and insulted him - “Shit...! What are you doing there without saying anything...!? - he exclaimed- Give me back my pillow -demanded the lilac.
-You fucker... -He just turns to the other side with the pillow on his chest, it was clear that he wasn't going to give it back to him. Get another one. It's... it's cold here.
-HEY, THE SHIT IS MINE, NOT YOURS! GIVE ME BACK MY SHIT, YOU BIG FAT BASTARD! -Heat just growls at him because he knows that if he gives it to her now he's going to be without it for a long time... he was relaxing there, sniffing his scent when he wasn't around. Mai just wanted an explanation as to why the fuck he grabbed HIS pillow.
He doesn't even know what to tell him, he had run out of excuses. Trying to hide the truth, he turns away, feeling his cheeks getting hot - I-I just wanted to see if it was favorable to sleep with another pillow and that's it...! Yours is the other one that was left there....
-... Then give me yours. -He doesn't even let him answer, snatches it from him and goes straight to his bed, angry about the whole situation -But what──?! -He quickly gets up when he feels him snatch the pillow under his head, but he immediately notices a detail.... If Mai has his pillow, then he'll have his scent there too. And with that thought in mind he just shuts up and snuggles with Mai's pillow.
As they rest, Mai can hear him purring as he keeps nuzzling the pillow...sees his little tail wagging.
Not understanding what the heck was wrong with Heat, in all the time they've been in that place, he hasn't thrown Marin Karin at him to have a quiet moment... the Marin Karin causes him to go soft and loosen up a lot, makes him say things more honestly, it's obvious Heat wouldn't answer his questions about it well and would do the same as always, answer his unwillingly and/or that you can tell he's hiding something.
In the middle of the night, Heat wakes him up and tells him to move to the side of the bed, he brings the pillow with him. Mai is now only more confused, but to avoid more trouble he moves aside and lets the fat man sleep with him.
Quickly the latter takes the space he leaves him and lies down with him but doesn't turn over, just pretends to fall asleep and from time to time looks at the brunet... he moves towards him closer and closer.
Mai feels a little nervous about that approach, but maybe she could use this opportunity to throw Marin Karin at him to find out why the heck that idiot is acting so weird. In all the time that Heat had been sleeping with him, Mai hadn't turned to look at him, but now she does so in order to cast the spell.
Heat realizing this quickly closes his eyes and the moment he feels his touch close to his face he avoids making a move that would give away that he's not sleeping. Eventually he goes into a trance because of the Marin Karin and it doesn't take him long to replace the pillow he was hugging with Mai, doing the same thing to him as he did with the pillow and cuddles with him.
-Ugh... So, will you tell me what the heck is wrong with you? -he sighs as he's now cuddling with him, patting his cheek to get him to react, Heat looks into his eyes and admits that it's those “dreams” or memories he has with another version of Mai, that he feels something clinging to him for some reason. He keeps looking at Mai and is still holding him close to him.
For his part, Mai doesn't know whether to tell the weird dreams he's had too... he doesn't want to admit that he likes that soft and understanding Heat that comes out there and in those weird memories.
Gawking at the Marin Karin, he asks Mai if she has any idea what they mean and what the reason is. He feels strange in the presence that he was here before, he doesn't like to think that this other is “him”, not at all. But there is something there that feels familiar but he doesn't know why -.... Love. That word crosses my mind a lot. I don't know what it means, but... I feel like it has something to do with those weird dreams.... -
-... And what do you see in those dreams? If you deign to tell him, of course, as proud as you are -if he agrees to tell him, then he will tell his-.... I-I see... I see you. I know it's not you, but there's that other me. Together... Holding hands and... we just talk. I don't know what they talk about, I don't hear anything they say. They just look at each other... a lot... and-and...-he doesn't realize that he's slowly approaching Mai for a kiss, causing the latter to get nervous and somewhat red as he notices how he's approaching her.
-W-Well...I...I...in my dreams I-I see you...I mean, it's not you but I think it's understood.There's also that other me and equally we're.... T-Together... being in that place... sometimes some children come out in some of my dreams and-and... they look a lot like Sera and Cielo... they look like a... family. -she struggled to breathe from so much contact with Heat, trying not to look him in the eyes -Family...? what's that? -he wonders as he makes Mai look at him, grabbing his chin to do so.
-What do I know...! -he exclaimed with his face even redder, avoiding thinking about those memories-, but... they seemed happy somehow.
-Happy... Family... -those words kept echoing in his mind. I hate that I don't understand any of it. I feel like I've heard them, but deep down I feel something for those things.... As much as I still feel that love for you, Flores.... -
-O-O'Brien... You make me so happy just to hear that.... Forgive me for leaving you alone... -His eyes were filling with tears as he said that, deep inside both of them the love of the two lovers on whom they are based was still alive.
-No, don't apologize.... They hurt you too much and I couldn't do anything.... This time if I can do something about it, I will take care of you as I have always promised, my flower,” he answered with affection, still holding him in his arms at all times. -Mai was already crying and hugging Heat tightly. He let him hug him before giving each other a kiss that he had been looking for a long time -This is much better than hugging your pillow... your scent is purer this way, heh.... -
-Oh, you cutie...- said Mai- -Do you think I'm the tenderness between the two of us...? I don't think so. I'd give you a bite for being the tender one here.... So tender that I would devour you with kisses and more... come here, my flower~ -answered Heat while he brought his face close to his partner's again.
-It's just that seeing you so calm it's inevitable to tell you so, my sweet sunshine, but if you say so.... I'm going to have to assume it's true~ -they were both already blowing kisses on the bed while saying cute things to each other in between-. You make me hungrier, the more you show it that you're and above all that you admit it.... -he licks his lips before continuing much more kissing with Mai, cuddling together on the bed and his tail doesn't stop wagging, it's moving faster now.
-Teehee~ Promise me we'll never be apart again... we'll be together, no matter what.... -I could barely keep up with Heat's kisses, smiling as he tries not to cry anymore. He sure is warm from being hugged and squeezed by him-. My flower... I never wanted to be separated from you, I promise.... I never have and I never will. You don't have to cry anymore,” he wipes his tears with his finger and kisses his cheeks.
-If you keep saying those things to me you will make me cry more, silly, hehe.... -Eventually both of them would stop from so much affection and caresses-. Heh... well then, let's rest -.
However, Heat would steal a few bites to taste some of his blood, Mai would also do the same to him. The two decided to leave a bite on each other's shoulder, without knowing the meaning of this coordinated act.
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After that night, Heat woke up confused, he doesn't quite remember what happened, but he does remember the kisses and all that with Mai. On the lilac's part, he's able to remember everything and that only makes him flushed, avoiding thinking about it.
The redhair one is a bit fruity because he knows he got soft with Mai, he was weak and that's something he couldn't believe. Mai would try to call him O'brien or his sun to check if the feeling is genuine knowing that he was under his Marin Karin and Heat tells him not to call him that in front of the others as he adjusts his cloak before going to leave.
He doesn't say anything if they are together...you can tell it bothers him a bit but he just goes and caresses Mai's cheek, causing him to get nervous.
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“And why, are you embarrassed by that name, Doctor O'Brien~?”
“It's not embarrassment! It just... It just sounds weird, I think... especially in front of others. Besides, it doesn't sound as awesome as my actual name.”
“... DUDE, WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND GOES BY THE NAME 'HEAT'?”
“At least it doesn't sound as smooth as yours.”
“S-SMOOTH?! WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY WITH THAT?!”
Heat chuckles a little “I don't know, find out for yourself.”
“... At least mine isn't that stupid. Seriously Calling you 'Calor' in English? That's ridiculous!”
“Tch... O'Brien sounds very nerdy. I wouldn't go by that name or something that sounds as small as yours!”
“There's nothing wrong with Flores, it sounds cute to tell you the truth. Besides, I think O'Brien sounds cute too, you just have such an inflated ego and pride that you don't like to admit it.”
“I'm not talking about Flores! That one... That one doesn't sound bad at all. I was talking about yours, silly.”
“AND WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT MAI!!! SAY IT IF YOU DARE!”
“IT SOUNDS SMALL AND WIMPY!”
“WHAT DID YOU SAY, SACK?! I SAID IT AGAIN AND I'LL TAKE YOUR DICK RIGHT HERE!”
“You want me to say it again, huh?! Well here you go; that sounds SMALL and WEAK!”
“I'M RAFFLING A COMBO IN THE SNOUT AND YOU HAVE ALL THE NUMBERS!”
They're fighting again, SIGH....