((AN: This one has two versions. One from Eridan's POV and one from Equius' POV. This one is Equius'. Cuddling, and Kissing.))


The sea dweller lays right next to me, close enough where I can hear his breathing and heartbeat. Despite the richer blood it pumps, I realize it sounds no different than mine. I'm not paying attention to my breathing and I wonder who is more nervous. He is a higher blood, he is better than me. I should not even be in close proximity to him. Why hasn't he scowled at me, why hasn't he dug his nails and teeth into my skin? I don't deserve his affection or praise or even presence. Suddenly, it occurs to me that not a single order has been uttered today. We've been lying here wordlessly and without reason. I wonder whether I should get up or not, but then he shifts. He kisses my cheek and says something… something I never though to hear…

"I lovve you, Eq."

It's soft enough to where his accent is almost inaudible, but I catch it. I catch every lip movement he makes when he says it. Although I should be overjoyed I am frightened. How could a high blood such as himself have such feelings toward a blueblood? What if my unordered actions and words offend him…? I bite at my lip, hard enough to make it bleed. "Eridan…" I start. I can't recall a time that I've called by his first name and I wonder if maybe I shouldn't have. Slowly, hesitantly, I reach my hands towards his face, but then reject my hesitation. Maybe it's okay. Softly, as soft as I can, I brush his hair behind those beautiful, purple-flushed, fins. "I… love you too…" and how could I not? Hemospectrum forgive me… but I belong with him.