Illuminance(Lux): (decreases as the square of the distance from the source) The rate at which light is emitted from a source; how bright something is based on distance from the source to the object
-Inertia-
He sat on the edge of his bed, thoroughly confused at why Gamzee wasn't already fucking him.
Sure it was a crude thought but he couldn't help but wonder the possibilities, were they waiting for someone? Or was he no longer enough? Panic gripped his heart as his mind reeled to make a new plan, Gamzee was his main source, and the grocery work wouldn't be enough-the bills were due in a week. He'd have to pull all-nighters, maybe get his nose into some powder to make more-sometimes
No, he promised himself he wouldn't get addicted. Like that PSA from long ago stated, he would get drugs to make more money-only to waste it on more drugs. It defeated the purpose and ended up being akin to Russian Roulette.
"I know about your home life."
He glanced up, finally noticing Gamzee's presence, shit-when did he get to be so sneaky? Or was her really that deep in thought..? "A pretty little birdy told me, so you can wipe the surprise off your face. I'll pay you more this week if you agree to my proposal. I'll give you any amount you can name, I'll even add another three zeros at the end." He recomposed himself, aware that Makarin seemed to be distancing himself, no longer calling him over; This would be his chance to make up the money lost this month.
"What exactly do you want? It's gotta be fuckin reasonable or else I'm just gonna have to say no to that cute baby-face of yours." Gamzee growled, his cheeks flushing at the intentional stab at his age. He loved to rustle his tendrils, he loved being older and being able to flaunt how his client was still a 'baby'. A rich baby-
"I wanna date your brother. You know, the cute one at the supermarket."
He nearly screamed, biting his lip hard, there would be no physically possible way to achieve Gamzee's request. Either the bastard had seen through the lie or he was clueless, but either way it would ruin him. "Awww Gam-baby, I can't do that! He's my precious little twin, I made him work at the store for a reason. I didn't want grubby hands like yours on my baby mirror." Gamzee was unphased, his indigo eyes half-lidded, "How about just a single date? You can invite people to make sure I don't do anything, and all I'm gonna ask is that he goes to the carnival with me, being like sweethearts."
A heavy silence set over the pair, and Rufio(Tavros) began to plan out the evening, already keen on who to bring and how much he wanted; this wasn't an offer that would come everyday, and he needed the money. Just this once he'd get personal with the client, but after he'll cut it cold.
It was perfect, "I'll talk about it with him, it'll be his decision, okay? In the meantime I'm gonna turn a trick on ya, so gimme my regular pay, yeah?" Gamzee nodded, smiling, "I'll even get him anything he wants at the fair, all expenses paid. Oh-and I probably won't be seeing you for awhile, gotta get my game on." Rufio rolled his eyes, "Sure, no way you're gonna score Tavros. I'll make sure of it."
As he unbuttoned his jeans and wrapped his lips around Gamzee's member he began to plan out next month's pay- if Gamzee wasn't going to be there then at least he could leave a good chunk of mone-
"Tha's right bitch-suck it jus' like that~"
Tavros(Rufio) registered the noise, tearing up at the name and finding himself choking on all the times he had done this-
"Hey, wha..? Rufio, are you-you're, crying?" Gamzee stopped, ignoring his semi-hard member and hugging the whore close, rubbing his back, "Hey-I'm sorry, okay? I won't call you that, it slipped out..." Through burry vision he made out Gamzee's concerned face, softly muttering to himself about wanting to mutilate his face-
"Ah, n-no sorry, I just uh-I don't know why this i-is happening right now. S-sorry." Gamzee gives light kisses to his forehead and cheeks, kissing away the tears, "Nah, I shouldn't have said that. I'm actually really respectful of you-you're just trying to make ends meet. Look, we don't even have to do anything tonight..."
Rufio(Tavros?) smiled up at Gamzee, "Shit...Yeah-okay, you don't have ta pay-"
"Shhh, we should go to bed and cuddle in the most non-sexual way, a'ight?"
Another nod came from the brunette, laughing softly as Gamzee piled the blankets high and wiggled out of his jeans and t-shirt, leaving himself almost bare save for a pair of faygo boxers. The Capricorn flipped the sheets, planting himself firm next to Tavros before closing the waves of cloth over them. His long and toned arms easily scooped the boy into an embrace, Tavros(Rufio) found himself at ease, the tears finally stopping and simply enjoying the other use of a bed.
His heart began to flutter at Gamzee's nuzzling and comfort, and soon the younger was fast asleep, still holding onto him, "I...I uh-I think I like you."
When no reply came Tavros sighed-
There would be no way this love would light up.
-Inertia-
Gamzee came ready with flowers and chocolates, gulping hard as he entered the store-
He wanted Tavros just once.
Not in a sexual way, just in a fulfilling manner, something that would inspire him and make him actually enjoy the damned life of his. Rufio(?) had a meltdown, and now things were getting hella confusing. Something had overtaken him last night-he loved having sex with Rufio but somehow he found simply cuddling to be more satisfying. And seeing his tears spurred an unnameable feeling, to pinpoint it would have to be something between anguish and anger.
It wasn't fair, that he had so much yet nothing to live for and they had so little and a lot to fight for-
It must have been a cruel joke of the gods. To hear their story was heartbreaking, and after doing some snooping he found out it was all true. Their grandfather and caretaker was deathly ill, cancer had really messed him up. They found it at stage one so treatment was available, but not necessarily affordable.
With another sigh he pushed the negativity to the back of his mind, instead focusing on the task at hand. He would take care of any expenses for the entire trip while also his absence on vacation with his father, but he wanted at least one legitimate date from the one and only Tavros Nitram.
He found his knees wobbly and his hands perspiring more than even the most strenuous activities, but he continued onward; His heart was pounding loud as the nervousness settled in his bones. Tavros was at his usual register and once he got behind the counter he felt like a fool for bringing in such a lavish bouquet- he should have at least waited till the line was non-existent and at closing hours.
Such emotion was overwhelming, there was no way that he could ever feel this in real life.
People whispered among themselves and Tavros was confused, turning to find his playful tormentor with the most beautiful flowers and a box of expensive chocolates. He couldn't even place the brand of sweet they came from, and the bouquet had exotic flowers such as blue roses and tiger lillys. Awe and bewildered Tavros cleared his throat, "Uh-Gamzee? You uh-you didn't have to uhm, do all this. And you got the text, right?" Gamzee shook his head, "Well I'll be going uh-with you, so uhm, yeah. But thank you for, that and uh, the flowers too."
Gamzee smiled, the blood in his face heated, and he felt it rushing beneath his skin, feeling faint and nodding dumbly, "Oh yeah? Well, I'm glad, real glad. Ha ha, oh my gosh-yeah, we're going on a real date? Ahh, this is a fucking dream, I'll wake up in bed and laugh about it with Rufio."
Tavros smiled and shook his head, "If you say so."
Gamzee stood with the gifts in hand as Tavros continued his work, his fingers nimbly as he moved back and forth, grabbing items to scan them and turning to type codes and prices into the computer, elegantly making such tedious things such as getting some dumb groceries something...beautiful.
"Thank you for coming, I hope to see you soon!"
The more he watched the more he fell, he knew this was something perfect. Such a muse, such a perfect exotic beauty that makes the world something worth cherishing. It soon became clear that this was no dream, and his embarrassment increased ten fold.
But the skittish feelings were worth it, to be able to see that smile light up at end of the day, to see the lovely Tavros Nitram grace his day with a kiss, a sweet ill placed kiss right at his cheek, slightly catching the corner of his lip as if he meant to give him a real one-
"Thank you."
His heart lit up, and he was sure Tavros could see it too.