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Since I feel like I should do this before I get controversy on being an ageless blog (even if I haven't started yet) and possibly getting blocked or banned just for that reason, here's an introduction.
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Hello fellow Deltarune fans! I write fanfiction, here enjoy!
This one follows along after Chapter 5's weird route and also includes you (yes you) the reader being basically isekai'd!
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
While this one is after Chapter 5's regular, pacifist ending, where the soul walks Kris home after the long day they had and tries to make them feel better!
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
They both contain pretty hefty spoilers for Deltarune Chapter 5 so please don't read if you haven't finished the chapter and aren't okay with spoilers!
SPOILERS FOR DELTARUNE PROBABLY IDK I'M AT A BOSS AND JUST NEED HELP SO WARNING ANYWAYS!
So uh... Can someone help me with the Flowery fight where he ends up fighting the other flowers? My save files got deleted due to my laptop going on the fritz so it's a clean save started from chapter 5 so I have like nothing but stuff I bought from Green's shop so maybe that's why I'm suffering, please give me some advice I've been on this fight for 5 hours and I just can't get it ;-;
あ ─── ❝ Twisted Wonderland x reader!
When he’s very UNDERstanding
featuring — Ace : Leona : Floyd : Vil.
Sypnosis ── When it comes to you, everything changes. Whatever you say goes, and he is completely UNDERstanding. (headcanons!)
𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐀
• Ace acts like he doesn’t listen to anyone, teachers, upperclassmen, even Riddle but the moment you speak, it’s like a switch flips.
“Ace, stop it.”
“…Fine.”
He grumbles, but he immediately drops whatever mischief he was up to, your friends staring in shock at how fast he folded.
• Studying is his mortal enemy… unless you’re the one telling him to do it. He’ll whine and complain the entire time but he’s already opening his book before he even finishes arguing.
“You’re so bossy, y’know that?”
Yet he’s memorizing notes like his life depends on it.
• He tries to act cool when he casually calls out to you “Hey.” but the second you respond with a soft, “Yes, baby?”
His entire face turns red, his brain short-circuiting. “…D-don’t say it like that…” He’s done. Completely done.
• He pretends to ignore you sometimes just to keep his pride intact. But the moment you repeat yourself, softer this time,
“Ace.”
He exhales, defeated, already doing what you asked. You don’t even need to raise your voice. That’s what gets him.
• When Ace gets in trouble and is about to talk his way out of it, he will glance at you first, just for a second. If you give him that look?
He sighs, rubs the back of his neck, and admits fault. “Yeah, yeah, my bad…”
You didn’t even say anything. He just knows.
• If someone else tries to get him to do something, he refuses, they’ll fail. But the second they say, “(name) told you to do it.” He clicks his tongue, already moving.
“…Should’ve just said that from the start.”
• He will purposely push boundaries around others but with you, there’s this invisible line he never crosses.
Even while teasing, he watches your reaction closely, adjusting instantly the moment you look even slightly displeased.
• When you jokingly pet him and coo, “Who’s a good boy?”
“Obviously me.”
There’s zero hesitation. No shame. Just full acceptance that he wants that praise from you.
𝐋𝐄𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑
• Leona is used to being the final word in any situation. His authority is unquestioned… except when it comes to you.
If you say something, it overrides everything, even his own stubborn pride.
• No one, not Ruggie, not Jack, can get him up from his naps. They’ve tried everything.
But you?
“Leona, get up.”
“…Tch.”
And just like that, he’s sitting up, eyes half-lidded, already moving because you told him to.
• Whenever Leona refuses to attend something important, everyone has learned the trick,
Get you.
You walk in, tell him once, and suddenly he’s on his feet.
He complains the whole time, dragging himself along but his arm naturally settles over your shoulder, staying close as he follows.
• Even professors have caught on. If Leona skips class, they quietly inform you instead. The next thing they know, Leona strolls in late, irritated but present.
It’s the only method that works.
• If someone else orders him around, they’ll get a glare or worse.
But when you do it, even softly
“Leona, come with me.”
He sighs, annoyed… yet already standing, towering behind you as if it was always his idea to follow.
• He will still question you out of habit.
“Why should I do it?”
But he’s already doing exactly what you asked while saying it. His actions betray him every time.
• When Leona is half-asleep and you call his name softly, his ears twitch before anything else.
A low hum leaves him as he cracks one eye open
not annoyed… just acknowledging you.
• During arguments, Leona doesn’t back down for anyone.
But with you?
He will go quiet mid-sentence if you intervene. Not because he lost,
but because you said enough.
𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐃 𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇
• Floyd’s moods are unpredictable, dangerously so but the moment you’re around, he stabilizes in a way that surprises everyone.
Azul and Jade always make sure you’re nearby when the Lounge gets busy. You’re the only one who can keep him focused on his tasks.
• He’ll scroll lazily through food options, clearly uninterested and too lazy to cook.
“What should we eat…”
But when you pout and say, “I want your cooking”
He’s already standing up, grinning wide.
“So what does my shrimpy want, huh?”
His entire focus shifts to you instantly.
• Whatever you want becomes his new favorite thing. You don’t even need to insist, just casually say it, and he’s already doing it, excited like it was his idea all along.
• During basketball practice or games, his teammates strategically place you front and center.
Because if Floyd sees you?
He plays seriously. He wins. He behaves.
You’re basically their secret weapon.
• When you praise him or give him attention, he melts into it in his own chaotic way, clingy, playful but undeniably obedient to your voice above all others.
• When Floyd starts getting restless, his voice dropping, his smile turning sharp, everyone tenses.
But then you call him. “Floyd.”
Instantly, his expression softens into something lighter, his attention snapping to you like nothing else matters.
• He loves testing boundaries with others… but never yours.
The moment you say “no” even playfully, he pauses, then grins.
“Okay~ only ‘cause it’s you.”
• If you ever look upset, his entire mood shifts.
The playful tone disappears, replaced with something quieter, more focused.
“Who did it?”
And if you tell him to leave it alone…he listens. Barely. But he listens, for you.
𝐕𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐓
• Vil is someone who trusts his own judgment above all, his standards are absolute. And yet… your opinion slips past all of that effortlessly.
• You compliment a scent once, just once.
“it suits you.”
From that day forward, it becomes part of his signature. Not because he doubts himself… but because you noticed it.
• You admire a certain lipstick shade, calling it pretty. Suddenly, it appears more often in his looks.
Subtle, intentional, like a quiet acknowledgment meant only for you.
• Before any photoshoot, no matter how prepared he is, he’ll always turn to you for a final look.
“Well?”
And he genuinely waits for your approval before stepping forward, trusting your eyes as much as his own.
• Even when he already has a preference, like choosing a pink shade.
if you say “I like the red one”
he doesn’t hesitate.
He picks red.
Because if it’s what you want, then it must be the right choice.
• If you casually mention liking something on him, it becomes a recurring choice.
Not excessively, but enough that you’ll notice.
A quiet pattern meant just for you.
• If you fix something on him, his collar, his hair, a smudge.
He goes still, allowing it without a word.
There’s a quiet intimacy in that moment, in the way he lets you handle him so closely.
• When you praise him, not as a fan, but as you.
it hits deeper than any applause.
It’s the one validation he never grows immune to.
• With you, Vil doesn’t lose control, he chooses to give it.
And that makes it all the more powerful.
Author's note These are my personal headcanons lol, I can totally imagine them all like this.

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Yk what? We see a lot of '(insert character here) comforting reader' but we don't see much of 'Reader comforting (insert character here) and HMMMM I SMELL LOST WRITING POTENTIAL 👀🤨
OL2 beans,Qiu and Tamarack,separately,step 2 with a GN MC/Reader and MC comforts them this time! Again,im asking for a crushing state but yet to confess (I love pining trope and it fits PERFECTLY for step 2 but if u wanna write it diffirently you're free to do so!!)
This comforting isn't like,one-sided if that makes sense? Ofc Qiu and Tama would comfort MC if they need comfort,but I imagine it'd be kind of unusual for MC to comfort their LI. Idk I think both of the LIs probably tried to keep their emotions and such to themselves since they're teenagers in that era of their lives,but every teenager breaks at some point and their best friend (crush) MC is there for them!!
♦ MC comforting Qiu and Tamarack ♦
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Hello,I hope you had a good day! I have an OL2 request if that's alright!!
In step 2,with Qiu,GN-Reader,Best Friend status with both Qiu and Tamarack and Qiu is just pining over their best friend,MC. How would Qiu realize their crush on MC? How would they act around MC who shows their love thru physical affection towards their neighbors?
Basically what im asking is 'the brooding,pining one x the oblivious,affectionate one' but it's with Qiu and MC :D!! (A LIL SIDE NOTE/ASK ADDITION : Maybe MC is also insecure abt themselves,thinking that they're not that lovable or smth,maybe cuz of their looks if u know what I mean?? THANKS FOR WRITING FOR OL2 BTW IT MEANS A LOTTT <3)
(side note 2 : sorry if this isn't that understandable,english isn't my first language 🙇♀️)
♦ Qiu having a crush on a physically affectionate and oblivious GN!MC ♦
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AAAAA OKAYOKAYOKAY NEW FLUFFY IDEA FOR OL2!!
Qiu and Tama (separate),step 2 with a GN MC/Reader (Best Friend or crush status but yet to confess! Basically both parties are pining,being hopelessly in love HAHA) BUT THIS TIME IT'S SUMMER VACATION TIME!! Maybe they go on a trip on their own,try new summer-deserts etc! I didn't have a specific prompt or anything,I'm not sure which way you wanna write this idea in SO IT'S UP TO YOUU! I just thought cute,fluffy scenes would make both couples,respectively,A LOT LOT MORE CUTER!!
♦ A summer with Qiu and Tamarack ♦
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► A/N: Broke my rules again by writing two one-shots.
SORRY! I LOVE QIU AND TAMARACK TOO MUCH
By the way— some of the dialogue is inspired by this prompt list!
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Hi! Not sure if it is okay to ask you to write about step2 Qiu from OL2, if not, please ignore me. If you don't mind tho, would you write one where Qiu and male mc are hanging out at Qiu's place because someone started showing interest in mc's mom and mc is angry about it. Qiu tries to comfort/distract him. Just some friendship stuff, if that is fine. Thank you either way!
♦ Qiu comforts Male! MC ♦
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► A/N: I have been eagerly awaiting Our Life requests, so THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! YES, IT’S ABSOLUTELY OKAY TO ASK FOR QIU REQUESTS.
Just as a sidenote for posterity— This was written in April of 2022. As of now, Our Life: Now & forever isn’t out yet, so this might be OOC since I’m only using the dev descriptions as a basis for Qiu’s personality. Step 1 Qiu and Step 2 Qiu are very different, so I’m afraid that the demo wasn’t much help for this!
Still, i tried my best. I hope you like it!
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There’s a soft click behind MC when Qiu shuts the door to their bedroom.
When they were younger, in situations like this, they would reconvene to the secret hideout in Qiu’s backyard. They had long outgrown the structure, despite all of the fond memories and secrets it held, so they defaulted to bedrooms.
Qiu’s or Mc’s, whichever would provide the most privacy at the time, to vent out their frustrations and confess their deepest secrets.
Qiu sat on their bed, making themselves comfortable and observing as MC paced, just waiting for the moment where his friend would finally gather his thoughts enough to verbalise what has been bothering him.
If it were anyone else, this wait would annoy Qiu no no end.
They didn’t have the patience, or even interest, to act as someone’s therapist. They had outgrown the need to stretch themselves thin to accommodate every single person they’d meet, just like they’ve outgrown the need for a secret hideout.
If it made them rude or unapproachable, it was fine with them, but they were far too busy to spend that much time and energy humouring everyone that demanded their attention.
Mc was one of the very few exceptions to this rule.
Because he was different.
The years of friendship and companionship between them forced Qiu to be softer, more pliant towards him. It made them care, genuinely, about their friend and whatever might be bothering him, because they knew that MC cared about them too and would offer them the same grace whenever they were going through bouts of teenage angst.
Mc stopped his pacing, and something in his expression changed. He turned to Qiu, who raised an eyebrow, silently wishing that he would just say something instead of trying to telepathically communicate his thoughts.
MC took a deep breath and plopped on Qiu’s bed, landing beside them.
‘‘Finally tired yourself out?” Qiu said, easily settling into teasing MC. ‘‘I was worried you would wear down a hole in my floor with all that pacing.’’
He sighed. Qiu could see a hint of a smile in his lips before he went back to his previous troubled expression.
‘‘I’m sorry.’’ He says. It’s the first thing he had said since they arrived at Qiu's home. ‘‘It’s just… Mom.’’
The word is filled with resentment and frustration.
‘‘What about her?’’
They prompt. MC pauses for a second, deliberating how to properly express it.
‘‘I think she might have a new partner.’’
The idea seemed a little odd to Qiu, though it wasn’t something that they would voice. MC’s mother was nice, but they never spent much time, or any at all, wondering about her romantic life. Ever since they’d known her, she had always been single, and according to the few pieces of information provided by MC himself over the years, that had been the case even before he was born.
It wasn’t a big deal though, was it? Though it was a strange to think about the idea of her getting into a relationship.
If they were having a hard time processing it, they could absolutely empathize with MC’s feelings.
‘‘Oh.’’ Qiu says, and MC, as expressive as always, gives them a look that says ‘I know, right?’ ‘‘Have you met them?’’
‘‘No. I mean… I don’t know for certain if mom is really dating anyone, but she has been acting weird lately. She has been going out for drinks sometimes and mentioning this one co-worker a lot. I met them briefly and they were clearly flirting with her.’’ MC admits, running his hands through his hair, seemingly distracted. ‘‘It never happened before. If I ask about it she says it’s ‘not a big deal’ and that they’re ‘just good friends’ and it’s frustrating because I think she’s lying and I don’t know what to do!’’
Qiu knows that MC might be blowing the whole situation out of proportion, and that even if he’s right, in this case, there is not anything that he can or should do, but they think twice before saying anything to their friend.
MC looks so dejected, so angry and confused that it’s probably best not to try and dish out advice.
It doesn’t really seem like MC is in the right headspace to listen to it, anyway.
They know how it feels, having been in a similar headspace situation numerous times:
Sometimes you just need to vent your frustrations to a friend.
You don’t need advice or rationalization, you just need someone to acknowledge your feelings and a nice distraction afterwards.
And if that’s what MC needed, Qiu was more than happy to provide it.
‘‘That sounds awful. No wonder you were all moody today.’’
Qiu noted and MC shot him a disapproving look.
‘‘I wasn’t moody.’’
He defended himself, Qiu smirked.
‘‘You were definitely moody.’’ Qiu says, amused. ‘‘Brooding even. Tamarack even checked in with me to see if you were alright.’’
Mc groaned, embarrassed about having been so visibly upset that other people took notice. He’d have to talk to Tamarack later, after being neighbours for so long, it was no wonder that she’d been worried about him.
She was nice like that.
Qiu ruffled MC’s hair before standing up, seemingly having made his mind up about something.
‘‘You should sleep over. We can tell our parents that we have a project to finish. It will give you enough time to clear your head and figure out what to do without having to face your mom right away.’’
Mc adjusted his hair, not even having the heart to feel annoyed with them after Qiu’s offer.
‘‘I don’t know what i’d do without you.’’
He says, honestly.
‘‘You would probably be brooding in a dark room somewhere. Now, come on. Let’s watch a movie.’’
JUST SAW UR SOULMATE WRITINGS AND I-- XKDNXKNSKXNDJX AAAAAAA
Can I request the 'character A sees the world grey until they meet their soulmate,character B' with Qiu and Tamarack from OL2?? In step 1,since that's when we meet them and with GN Reader?? With extra fluff if you could??
You can even add other steps or headcanons and such if you want! THIS IDEA INSPIRED ME SM THANKS FOR WRITING IT /gen 💕
♦ You can only see grey until you meet your soulmate for the first time with Qiu and Tamarack♦
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► A/N: I usually only write headcanons when people ask me for multiple characters in one request, but I love soulmate Aus so much I made an exception and wrote these as one-shots. I'm so, so happy that my original one-shoot inspired you, anon! It's the best possible compliment I could ever get as a writer. I hope you like these as much as the original!
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Hii! could i get an Our life 2 Qiu scenario with a male reader? where reader (usually honest and outspoken to the point of rudeness) has social anxiety and gets overwhelmed in school. Qiu comforts him and takes him away from the crowd. Thank you if you decide to do it!!
♦ Qiu comforts Male! MC with social anxiety ♦
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► A/N: Anon didn't specify which step, so I chose step 1!
This was admittedly self-indulgent. As a socially anxious kid who changed schools a lot I always dreaded recess and group projects. So let's just say that I kind of relate to this and often wished I had a Qiu around ^^
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Can you do another soulmate au with Qiu and Tamarack but mc moves in at step two (I'd assume they'd basically end up the same way without the mc being there)? Qiu in particular would be interesting to see cause of how closed off they are lol
Anyway love your writing ❤️❤️❤️
♦ You can only see grey until you meet your soulmate for the first time with Qiu and Tamarack step 2 ♦
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► A/N: Hi! I didn't know if you wanted the same type of soulmate AU or a different kind, so I wrote the same! If you're interested in seeing a different kid, just drop a request and I'll be glad to write something <3
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step 3 mc not taking care of themself, what do qiu and tama do?
Tamarack & Qiu x gn!MC not taking care of themself headcanons.
step 3.
Qiu Lin.
— It’s immediately clear that Qiu will be so worried. So worried about you that every day they will ask how you are doing and just smile sadly, looking at all the mess on your head.
— They are unlikely to try to know why are you so uncaring about yourself because they don’t want to violate your personal boundaries.
— But, nevertheless, Qiu came to the conclusion that then they will take care of you as best they can, if you can't do it yourself.
— Depending on why you don't take care of yourself, they may compliment you frequently, support you, or do some things instead of you. Or maybe even all together. They just want you to feel better about it.
— They will carry snacks in their pockets that you might like, just in case you are hungry and offering them when there is a sign that you want to eat. If you refuse a snack then it's alright, but they'll still carry it with them.
— If they ever come over to your place for a sleepover several times, these nights Autumn will try to do something with your hair if you let them. They will comb it carefully, distracting you with conversations.
— They will also make sure you ate well and that you were hydrated, but they do not force you in any way. And despite all the fun you had there, Qiu will also make sure you go sleep first before falling asleep too.
— They'll make extra sure that if anything happens, you know that at any moment you can come to them and ask for help or support. Qiu will always be here, looking out for you.
— In general, they will do everything they can while trying not to cross your comfort in hope that your inattention to yourself will soon end. And not because they will get tired of caring, but because the best care is caring for yourself...
— ...and their dear neighbor deserves only the best.
Tamarack Baumann.
— From my impressions, she won’t be as sad about it as Qiu does, it's just that still you and your trait. But she will be worried too about your attitude towards yourself.
— Tama won't think for long, she will immediately move on to small, but caring actions.
— Tamarack will gently dust your clothes with her hand if you have any, while you are not looking, will also treat you to food, and probably not only snacks (I think she will be an excellent cook, I don't know why).
— And Tammy will simply be a shoulder on which you can fall asleep or which you can confide in.
— If you ever go with her to the forest and maybe even have a picnic there, Tama will definitely take everything that might be useful - more food, drinks, the softest and warmest blanket she has and even possibly small pillows, if any of you want to lie down comfortably. Because... Why not? But be prepared to walk with her a lot at first!
— After such a day with Tamarack you probably will be the most rested from all the hustle and bustle, or at least she will try to make it so! These walks will also repeat often, as she invites you anytime she can.
— Also based on my headcanon that Tamarack cooks greatly, I think that she will often pass ready-made meals to you, and not necessarily when you are at home. She will definitely try to make this food your favourite! So yeah, you'll be the most well-fed person thanks to the chef Tama.
— I can say that she will be so caring as the one who truly accepts you. She won't try to change you, because she believes that everything will come in its own time. As well as self-love and care for yourself.
— Tama will live through this with you. You are her favourite neighbor after all, so it's not difficult for her at all.
a/n: as someone who faces kinda the same problem thank u for a request! it was comforting to write.
also I'm sorry that it took such a time :(
pspspps.. totally not golden groovy woops
ANYWAYS HII!! heard u were open for requests. may i request tammy + qiu with and an artist reader :00
requests of my favorite fandoms are my catnip good gof woa who could this be‽‽ my reqs and my ask box are like always open btw >◡<
extra note/s: I refer to step 1 Qiu as he/him. Uhhh take this as platonic or romantic, I'll add an indicator for romance (𐙚) ^^
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Ahhhh I’m so sorry I didn’t get back to you until now I’ve been really sick 😭
But can I basically just request a OLN&F step two crushing scenario with both Tamarack and Qiu(separate), the gist of it is that MC has always been a physically affectionate person as a kid and kept up with that attitude even as a teen, but! is also very unaware of the fact that because they are so physically affectionate with Qiu/Tamarack people all the time think their dating 😭
" AFFECTION "
📌 Pairing: Step 2 Qiu/Tamarack x GN!MC (Separate)
📌 Thank you for the ask! Sorry it took a while :D and I hope you're feeling better <33
Qiu x Reader/MC (Step 2)
Warnings: implied depression
I love that Qiu is confirmed to have ADHD, but also the way they are in the step 2 preview seems like a good ol' ADHD + depression smoothie. I know very well what that's like and this is actually loosely based on my own experiences at that age. Hope you enjoy ♡
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Just like every other morning, your first destination after leaving for school was Qiu’s house. You two going to school together was an unspoken rule, and it was one you were happy to have in place. Not only was Qiu your best friend, but you held Qiu very close to your heart. Qiu did the same.
Even if it had always gone unacknowledged, it was undeniable that there was an incredibly special bond between the two of you. Qiu changed as they grew, closing themselves off to the world, but no matter how cold they may seem to everyone else, a soft spot for you remained. It always remained.
You arrived at the fort and went through your usual routine of tapping whatever appendage Qiu had dangling down (this time it was their feet) to get their attention. Qiu lifted their legs back up into the little nook they were huddled in without a word, now fully out of sight.
While it was a little odd to not receive a verbal response from them, you were used to the resistance and climbed up the rope until you could see inside the fort. Qiu was hugging their knees to their chest, curled in a ball and looking away from you. That only prompted you to climb in fully.
“Autumn?”
“Go away,” Qiu mumbled, still facing away.
That was a bit colder than you were used to, even for Qiu. You inched toward them, but Qiu only pulled away more.
“I’m not going,” they insisted.
You grew more concerned by the second. You tried to move so you could see more of Qiu, but the tight space made it difficult. At least Qiu took a little mercy on you and ever so slightly turned their head, meeting your eyes. Their expression was unreadable; their voice, however, was not.
“…Please don’t make me go.”
It was a quiet, broken thing. You immediately abandoned the idea of school and threw your backpack out of the fort, wanting nothing but to help Qiu feel better.
“I won’t,” you said, gently placing a hand on Qiu’s shoulder. They looked away once again, shame evident in the way they hunched over even more than they already were.
“You shouldn’t skip ‘cause of me.”
A shrug was the only answer you gave while staying put. At this moment, school was the least of your worries. You scooted over just a bit so that you were fully next to Qiu and began to softly play with their hair, tucking it behind their ear. It was a habit you got into not long after you two met, and Qiu always welcomed the soothing touch. This time was no different. They closed their eyes and leaned into the feeling.
A wave of emotions crossed Qiu’s face until they finally scrunched it up and furrowed their brows. You were confused at first, but then you noticed the other’s eyes were glossy–Qiu was trying not to cry. Without hesitation, you put an arm around Qiu and pulled them in so that their head was resting on your shoulder.
You murmured delicately into their hair. “It’s okay.”
No matter how strongly you trusted each other, Qiu still sometimes needed encouragement to open up. You would gladly provide that encouragement any time.
Now having permission, Qiu let themselves cry. It wasn’t loud or intense, not even close to a sob, but it was enough to see that they had reached some sort of limit. Over the last few weeks, you noticed the way their face sagged and the slow, lethargic way they moved; Qiu’s crying was caused by complete and utter exhaustion.
After a few minutes, they took some deep breaths and lifted their face to look at you, their best friend in the world.
“Love you.”
For some people, that phrase was only used in a very specific way. It had lots of connotations and hidden meanings, and it was a phrase saved for special occasions.
Not for you and Qiu.
You were easily the most important people in each other’s lives. You shared an unparalleled level of trust, an indestructible desire to always be together, and you both knew it. In each of your minds, there was absolutely no reason to hold back in expressing that. Besides, there was no other word that could really encapsulate what you felt. It was love, plain and simple. It never mattered what kind of love it was, and it could change and evolve, but it was always, always love.
“I love you too, Qiu.”
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