Hello !
This is not my first fanfic, haha. Despite what it seems, I'm not new around here. Moving along, here is a small (1.600 words without the writer talks) one shot made from an idea I found in tumblr. I'll put the link at the end of the story, you'll end up being spoiled otherwise. Hope you'll enjoy !
Pairing : Elleo.
Disclaimer : The characters and the idea are not mine, unfortunately. Haha, it's basically the first time I write using a storyline which is not mine but it was too cute.
Rating explanation : Well.. language is not always suitable for everyone, lime and innuendos.
If you like it, I hope you would not mind leaving a review !
Leo placed the picture over the small table, in a corner. It was just him and Elliot. But the said person offered a great smile to the camera and that's why he just decided to display it here. And it also made him feel less unwanted.
— I swear, one day I'll find where you hid them..
He shivered, startled by the sudden appearance. The blue-eyed male stood behind him, thoughtfully staring at the picture. A soft chuckle escaped the younger's lips as he was finally hugged from behind.
— You won't. ~
— We'll see !
A loud "meow" ended this funny moment. It was Elliot's cat, indeed. Leo seriously thought this cat did not liked him. Or at least, was not enjoying his relationship with Elliot. Well.. The cat (Arthur, his name was Arthur) did his thing again and Leo lost the track of his thoughts. Stupid animal.
— I'll go check, said Elliot. The picture was a good idea.
Saying so, he let go of his waist and less than a second after, he was gone. The dark-haired male sighed loudly and went to his room. Why did this thing could not wait. Just few more minutes..
He plopped himself on his bed, hiding under the sheets. They were still cold and they'll keep being cold until his body's warmth transfers to the cosy fabric. He felt quite insecure about everything. Of course, Elliot was sincere whenever he told him about his feelings and this was reciprocal (then where is the trouble ? - Oh, shut up) but..
(But what ? - SHUT UP.)
What if that was not meant to last long ? And with this, he just got buried under tons of blankets (willingly) and dark thoughts (less willingly). And the tears. He furiously wiped the off, angry at self for overthinking obvious stuff.
Because of his muffled sobbing, he could not hear the door opening then closing itself. He noticed when the blankets moved because someone sat on the bed. And it was way too late already.
— Leo ?
— Sorry..
We can't say Elliot was used to such situations, but he knew some tricks to make the dealing-with-it part easier. Though, talking to a giant pile of sheets and pillows still looked weird even to himself.
— Mind to come out ?
— Ha ha.
He curled up a bit more. The atmosphere around him was getting warmer and he liked that. No need to get out of it. And he was still not ready to come out. Vanessa Nightray was visiting them and she'll stay a whole week and he was not sure he could make it alive until her departure.
— No pun intended.
He could hear the laugh in Elliot's voice. Eve though the said person was not laughing for that, he still took it for him. After all, what else could he make fun of ?
— Leo, please.
— Don't wanna.
— ... Then I'll join you.
This was beyond any expectation. Elliot was great at finding out which were his secret hopes. Few seconds later, they were cuddling inside a comfy blanket fort. Yes, they were a bit old for that and no, they did not cared. Anxiety was always around Leo, but it could never take over his heart because Elliot was too caring to let that happen.
For once, he allowed the cat (Arthur) to get closer from them and he had to admit the purring noises were quite relaxing. And the evening could have ended this way if the doorbell remained silent. The cat (A.. - Go to hell.) jumped off Leo's leg, running towards the door.
— Ow !
As usual before leaving, the animal had to remind Leo he had claws. Why ?
— Uh oh. I think it's Vanessa, Elliot stated as he also left the bed. Don't worry, you look just fine.
He took the hand he was offered and followed his lover to the living room, where he sat and tried to look natural while the other went to greet his sister. Arthur loved Vanessa, though she did not felt the same. Either that, or she just did not liked fur on her garments.
At first he just heard their both voices, but then something fell onto the ground and he stood up to check. There was Elliot, Vanessa and Arthur.. oh, and the picture he just displayed that fell onto the ground.
— Stupid cat, he mumbled while replacing it after greeting her.
Good beginning. Vanessa would stay with the two for the next week. Family bonding stuff or whatever. As he did not wanted to leave each time she'll come.. well, here they go.
— Ah, you are still here ?
Sarcasm. He did not wanted to reply something harmful because Elliot still cared about her.. but if she was starting the war then he could not be blamed for defending himself, right ? But he forgot he already had a knight standing next to him.
— Nessa, just leave him be.
Elliot sighed quietly, taking her to the living room. The topic changed already but Leo did not understood was were they talking about. He just gave up on that and awkwardly sat next to the dark blond male. Vanessa Nightray had many reasons not to like him but giving explanations was not needed. She disliked him, end of the story.
Hours passed and they all went to bed. The girl in her room (a guest room, actually - ffs..), the boys in theirs (the same room, actually - Dear lord.) and the cat.. nowhere. Just hanging around, doing whatever went in it's mind.
He just closed the door as Elliot pushed him against the wall. The purple-eyed male lifted his chin, allowing his lips to reach for the older's. They had not been talking a lot. And in such moments he really felt the connection between them. The link that made words meaningless.
Funny how the first thing you see while waking up is light. Especially if the stores were not totally closed. Because people use to say the last thing you see is light too. Anyway..
— Elliot.
Leo poked his side, attempting to wake him up. It was still quite early but even in holidays, none of them used to stay in bed for long (Except when.. - None of their business !). Besides, he could not move that much because of the blue-eyed male's arms around his waist.
— Wake up sleepyhead.
Yes, he had to wait for the other to free him simply because he did not had enough muscles to wave him off. Elliot did not looked much more stronger though. Sometimes, Nature messes up.
— What time is it ? the dark blonde asked, keeping his eyes closed.
— I don't know, just let me go.
He felt the embrace around his body loosening, then disappearing completely. Using his freedom, the young male stood up and walked to the bathroom. His reflection looking as bad as usual. He shouted something random as he noticed the marks going from his neck to his left shoulder. Not that colored but still. How was he going to hide that ?
— Something wrong ?
The raven covered his mouth, though it was a bit too late now. Oh, damn it. Not receiving an answer, Elliot started to feel a bit concerned and also went to the bathroom, Arthur following his steps. A soft chuckle escaped his lips as he saw Leo's horrified expression. Well, he was still a bit impetuous at times.
— Look at what you did !
— You liked it, didn't you ? he teasingly replied, now leaning against the door frame.
— That is not the question ! he quickly said as his cheeks turned to a bright red. I do not want her.. or everyone else to see them !
As the older kept laughing, he lightly hit his shoulder. Just to make him stop because this was not the moment to laugh, for fuck's sake.
— Calm down, I know what to do. Arthur, keep him company okay ?
The cat started to climb over a cupboard, which Elliot took as a "yes" since he nodded in a satisfied manner before to turn on his heel and leave Leo alone.
About thirty minutes later, everyone was up and Leo's little problem was fixed. Hopefully. On his way to the kitchen, he noticed the picture was not where he displayed it. Why ? Because it fell, indeed. With a frustrated sigh, he bent over to pick it up from the ground. Lucky him, the frame was still not broken. He did not thought this thing would be that strong. From where it fell, it should have been broken already..
— What are you doing ? Elliot asked as he almost bumped into his lover.
— Replacing the picture.. Like this, it won't fall I guess.
— Again ?
He shrugged lightly, assuming Arthur pushed it during the night. This animal could be cute but he was really getting on his nerves. And that's how a great day slowly went wrong. Dealing with Vanessa's overprotective and haughty manners will not make this any better.
For some reason, Leo kept regularly finding the picture on the ground through the week. It was the last day Vanessa would spend with them, Elliot went to the supermarket alone and this time, he could not stand it anymore. Okay, just one time.
— God, you stupid homophobic cat you LIVE with a same sex couple !
He spoke rather loudly, looking straight into Arthur's eyes with an obvious anger. No clue if he got it but Leo felt a bit relieved. And for the first time since their first meeting, he heard Vanessa's laughter. A melodic sound, as lively as her brother's.
The cat swung his tail few times, then left the hall.
As promised : post/112512398991/imagine-your-same-sex-otp-has-a-cat-who-constantly
And for those who did not understood.. Arthur is the cat from Code Geass. Does this makes my story a crossover ? Hehehe ~