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"Does this mean you're my boyfriend?" Simon asked later that night. They were both in Simon's dorm room, lying down in his bed shirtless.
Raphael still wasn't sure how they got there. Things were a bit fuzzy for him since their lips touched for the first time. One moment their lips were barely grazing each other and the next he had Simon pinned against the wall, while the other tried to devour his neck.
"Supongo" Raphael murmured, his eyes closed. Simon was lying across his chest, his cold fingers dancing against the skin of his chest.
"I don't know what that means" Simon said and Raphael knew he was pouting without having to open his eyes.
"I suppose" Raphael translated to English.
Obviously, it had not been proper to make-out in the studio where anyone could walk on them. Raphael had stepped back from Simon, much to the other's protest. Simon had followed him, refusing to be away from him, and started to kiss his jaw. When Raphael had tried to push him away, Simon had stepped back quickly. His eyes wide, an apology ready in his lips. But Raphael took it away with a simple kiss to his lips.
"Simon, I need to tell you something" Raphael had said, his voice so softly it was almost a whisper.
"What is it?" Simon asked, his eyes wide and frightened "Was it too much? Did I rush into it? I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to"
"Simon...Simon para" Raphael tried, but Simon kept rambling on until Raphael all but blurted out "Simon I'm asexual!"
"And I'm pan" Simon said, without missing a beat.
Raphael had looked at him with wide eyes. He had not been expecting that, but he was so relieved. His sexuality was something he had struggled with his whole life. Never really knowing there was a name to how he felt and not having anyone to talk to. It wasn't until he had met Magnus that he had learned all about it. Not that he cared much about labels, but it was nice having a name to it.
Of course, it seemed the moment had grown to an end, though not in a bad note. Simon had smiled at him shyly, and pecked his cheek sweetly. There were no words needed and Raphael was glad for that. Raphael had squeezed his hand and then both of them moved to continue with the project. Simon changed into another set of clothes, this time with an aqua sweater that fell over on his shoulders, showing his long neck and collarbones. He also wore white skinny jeans and stood barefoot. Raphael took some photos of him then. He sitting on the floor crossed legged while he formed a flower crown with the flowers they had brought. Raphael even got a close-up shot of Simon's face as he placed small chrysanthemums on his hair. It was a beautiful shot that Raphael knew he would use for his gallery.
They had packed up soon after and then walked hand-in-hand towards Simon's room. Magnus had texted Raphael letting him know that he and Alec would be in the dorm room watching a movie. That meant they would probably be making out in Magnus's bed. Raphael didn't need to see that, so he decided to go with Simon to the other's dorm room. Thankfully, it seemed like Simon's roommate would stay out for the night, so they had the whole place to themselves. Not like they would be doing anything.
After putting all of their things away, they had decided to watch a movie online, so they had climbed in Simon's bed together. It was a hot night and both of them decided to change into more comfortable. It just turned out that both of them liked to sleep without a shirt on. Soon after the movie ended, Simon had put the computer away and then the two of them just lay in bed together. Which brought them to this conversation.
"You don't have to sound too excited about it" Simon pouted at Raphael's response.
"Come here" Raphael sighed, pulling Simon closer to him and placing a kiss on top of Simon's hair. "Yes, Simon, this means I'm your boyfriend"
Simon giggled, and nuzzled closer to Raphael. The other sighed happily and closed his eyes. Without really intending to, the two of them fell asleep like that.
Raphael woke up with the sound of people walking and talking in the hallway. That's one of the bad things about living in a dorm room. Walls were paper thin and barely stopped any noises from getting through. It was highly inconvenient at nights and mornings like this one.
Raphael opened his eyes slowly, coming back to his senses. He could not feel his right arm and when he turned his head he saw why. Simon was lying face down next to him, half of his weight of top of his chest, the other half on his arm. Raphael didn't bother moving, though. Simon looked too peaceful sleeping for him to move and risk waking him up. Raphael blinked, looking around the room. Everything from the day before came rushing back to him and without even meaning to a smile escaped his lips. He was head over hills for the adorable guy across his chest. It was such a foreign feeling for Raphael, who had never really felt any romantic feelings towards anyone. For a very long time he had thought he was not only asexual, but also aromantic. Now though, he knew otherwise. Seeing the beautiful man sleeping next to him, how he breathed through his mouth and his eyelids moved softly. Seeing the freckles across the man's cheeks up close...it made Raphael's heart skip a beat.
Raphael moved his left hand to caress Simon's cheek. He didn't move, though his breathing pattern changed slightly. Raphael tried not to wake him up, the image in front of him too precious for it too change any time soon. He wished he could reach his camera and take a picture of this. It was just too perfect for it to be left just in his memory. After a long moment of just staring at the boy, Raphael leaned in and kissed Simon's eyelids, then his temple, and his nose. Simon's nose twitched and he closed his eyes a bit tighter. Raphael tried not to laugh at how endearing Simon was. So Raphael leaned in once again and kissed Simon on the cheek, on the corner of his mouth, until finally his lips met Simon's sleeping ones. Instantly, though, Simon responded to the kiss by pressing against him.
"g'morning" Simon mumbled against Raphael's lips, his lips curving in a sleepy smile.
"Buenos días" Raphael said softly in Spanish. "I thought you were still sleeping"
"mmmm no" Simon said, still refusing to open his eyes "Though that is the best way to wake up"
"Duly noted" Raphael chuckled, pecking Simon's lips once more.
Simon sighed contently and tried to cuddle against Raphael's chest, but the other pulled away. Simon pouted, finally opening his eyes to look at Raphael confused.
"Sorry bebé" Raphael said "But I have class. If I don't leave now to go to my dorm to change, I won't make it in time"
"Skip class" Simon pouted "Stay with me"
"Can't" Raphael whispered but kissed lips once more "We can get lunch together?"
"Of course" Simon yawned, pulling the pillow Raphael had used close to his chest.
Raphael stood up from the bed and looked around the room to find his shirt. As he pulled it over his chest, he noticed Simon had turned around. Now, facing up and with the covers going around his waist, Simon looked like a real angel. Raphael couldn't resist. He looked around for where he had left his camera the night before and took it out. Focusing quickly on Simon he took a picture. The other opened his eyes instantly, peering at Raphael through his eyelashes.
"Did you seriously just took a picture of me?" Simon said, covering his eyes with his arm "Nooo...I must look like a disaster"
"Te ves hermoso" Raphael said in Spanish.
"I have no idea what that means" Simon frowned. Raphael just smirked but didn't bother to translate what he had just said.
"Can I take one las picture of you?" Raphael asked. Simon sighed, but just nodded. "And...could you wear one of your flower crowns?"
"You want a picture for your project?" Simon frowned "With me shirtless?"
"If it makes you uncomfortable then I won't take it" Raphael promised
"No...you can take it, I suppose" Simon said, but he still blushed.
Raphael grinned and then looked around for a flower crown. He found one made of white roses, so he took it and then moved to place it over Simon's head. Simon straightened the crown on his head and then laid down once more. Raphael told him he could close his eyes, so he did. With his eyes closed, he heard the shutter go off a few times between movements. He didn't really know what Raphael really shoot in his photos, he guessed he would get the chance to see the photos before Raphael presented his project. Without realising Raphael had moved closer to him, he felt the other kiss his lips. Instantly he returned the kiss with a soft smile.
"Thank you. You can go back to sleep" Raphael whispered against his lips and then pulled away "I'll see you at lunch."
Later that afternoon Simon found himself walking to class with Clary. They shared one class together, World History. Clary was doing a mayor in art while Simon studied Accounting with a minor in History. He didn't really know why he had chosen that career. Accounting was something his mother wanted for him, so he chose that for her. History had looked like something he would enjoy and so far it had been good for him.
On their way to class, Simon could not stop gushing to Clary about the newest addition to his life. Being Raphael's boyfriend for just a few hours seemed like the best thing that had happened to him so far.
"Don't you think it is happening too fast?" Clary frowned "I mean, you just met this guy"
"I mean...yeah" Simon shrugged "But it's different with him, you know? Like all those romantic novels you love so much. There's this...magic and you just know it's him"
"Simon" Clary said seriously "You know life is not like in the books or movies"
"What is wrong with you?" Simon asked abruptly, stopping in the middle of the hallway to glare at Clary.
Simon rarely got angry. He thought it was unnecessary and exhausting. He liked to deal with all the problems with a clear head. But in moments like this, he could not help but get a bit upset. He thought Clary would be happy for him. Clary was his best friend and he thought Clary would see how happy he was and how good Raphael was for him.
"What are you talking about?" Clary asked, crossing her arms.
"I'm talking about the fact that ever since I started hanging out with Raphael you've had a very rude attitude" Simon snapped "You're always making sarcastic comments about him, and being all pessimist about this whole thing"
"Simon, I told you I don't trust that guy" Clary glared "I told you to stay away from him!"
"And I told you he makes me happy!" Simon cried "Raphael has been the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time...I don't understand why you can't be happy for me"
"Because I don't want to lose you!" Clary cried throwing her arms in the air "I don't want to lose my best friend"
"You're not losing me" Simon said, his voice turning a softer tone "We'll still be best friends...and because of that I thought you could be happy for me"
"I am happy" Clary sighed
"I don't think you are" Simon shook his head "And I don't think it is fair...I've been nothing but supportive towards you and when you started dating Jace I was your number one fan. And for once I would like you to return that favor. Because frankly? I don't see that support right now and it really hurts."
"Simon, that's not what's happening at all" Clary shook her head
"I don't believe you" Simon said sadly "Call me when you decide to support me for once and be happy for me"
Simon turned around and stalked away, fuming with anger and trying to hold back the tears. He didn't go to class that day, instead he waited for lunch time to arrive.