Dance the pas de deux of life

• On that topic though, you cannot switch your brain off while you're with them out and about, it'll 100% end in chaos. Either Deuce will get you lost or you'll zone back in and find Ace doing god knows what, and you're always inevitably dragged into whatever messes they cause.

• It's a very comfortable relationship tbh, they've already seen you at your worst and when you're not all put together, so it's not hard to get closer from there. The same goes for you, especially after a few sleepovers at Ramshackle where you got to see them mellow a bit and have the occasional (somewhat) serious conversation.

• Ace and Deuce's bickering does get worse, like yes Ace loves you both but.... he can't help it! Deuce's reactions are just too funny (and you have to agree, much to his dismay)

• They're so boyfriends tbh. They're just guys. Very chaotic yes but so great nonetheless. They're the coziest of guys and an adeuce sandwich when they're actually calm and chilling for once is like heaven on earth 🥺

• I do think they're both blanket hogs, but Ace is more evil with it while Deuce is just knocked tf out. When Deuce takes it you go cuddle with Ace for warmth and Deuce gets pouty about it in the morning while Ace is all smug. However, Ace would also totally hog it for you two and poor Deuce is left abandoned. Whenever he does that you grab it from him and cover yourself and Deuce in retaliation and he's left feeling betrayed 💔 your dorm needs more or bigger blankets for this sleeping arrangement to work..

• Grim is not surprised by this relationship, but he's still disappointed. Surely you can do better than these fools!! He acts like he doesn't go along with all their schemes and nonsense and make things even worse 😭

• Deuce gives you his sweater once because of the cold, and suddenly it's a competition between the two of them with giving you their clothes or reacting to things quicker when it concerns you. They will shove each other to hold the door open for you first and it's like a gentlemanly competition except neither of them are very good at being proper gentlemen 😔 It's barely even about you anymore, they just want to be faster for bragging rights and so you'll thank them lol. Now you're just swimming in a pile of all their sweaters, so it's technically a win for you, although you do have to deal with the consequences when one of them ends up shoving the other too hard (often Deuce, though he does feel bad about it..sort of)

• They're like the devil and angel on your shoulders except the angel likes to switch it up and keep you guessing 😭 they're bad influences despite Deuce's best efforts, you're either going to have to deal with it or really lock in on fixing them up, and even then, the chances of Ace getting you both to skip on occasion are quite high..

• Study dates at cafes in town!! The people there will definitely give you looks for how loud you're all being and you almost always have to be the one to remind them that you're in public although you tend to forget too, spending time with them is always lively and at least a little chaotic. The productivity is very low but !! Quality time ☺️

• During these dates, Ace teases Deuce a bit about his studying and you do your best to reassure him that he'll get there eventually so he doesn't get discouraged. Ace also calls you a tryhard for being so strict about focusing on your work, but will more often than not end up asking you for your notes later on..he's so shameless

• The professors will lecture you about letting them drag you down unfortunately.. you've grown on them and they don't want you to waste your potential because you're having fun. Although they like you, they won't play favourites and you'll all get punished equally for slacking and given extra work when you decide to skip class together.

• Movie nights!!! They both get in trouble afterwards for sneaking out to see you but it's worth it to them 🥺 you guys get all cozy and cuddle up, with Grim in your lap too for extra coziness. Ace likes horror, he likes to see you guys get scared lmao though he also likes to comfort you two afterwards. Even if his tone may be teasing, he loves it. Deuce likes action and fantasy stuff, and you all rotate between who gets to pick for the night. It's all just so sweet, there is no shortage of body heat and it makes up for the worrying lack of warmth in Ramschackle

• You go to both their club events and practices and act as their cheerleader.. always bringing the other with you 🥹 you do push them a bit when it comes to cheering for each other because they act all embarrassed about it but they get fired up super quick and become louder than you 😭

• Despite all the silliness they are really good at supporting you emotionally if you're ever feeling down. Their pep talks might not always be the best, as in Ace's case he can come across as too blunt and there might be a bit of anxious rambling on Deuce's end, but they try their best. When they're quiet and just comforting you with their presence and physical affection, it does a lot to help your nerves. Afterwards, you're far more calm and collected, and it's much easier to open up about whatever's bothering you.

• Of course, you provide emotional support for them as well! Whenever Deuce is feeling insecure about his academic shortcomings, you comfort him by reminding him of the progress he's made since he made the decision to improve himself as a person. Ace also has his rare moments of vulnerability, where he might question his importance and magical abilities. In these cases, he seems to respond better to direct words or even challenges, rather than gentle encouragement.

• Regardless of who it is that needs comforting, you always end up in a cuddle pile. The weight and shared warmth is too nice to refuse, even when one of you has obligations to get to.

• Cannot emphasize enough how lovely hugs are when they're just chilling. The coziest place in the world is with them just cuddling especially if they have hoodies on and it's a little cold so you're at the perfect warmth and you never wanna leave... it's a trap but so comfy 💔 but also I feel like Deuce really likes skin to skin so he likes to cuddle while wearing tank tops so he's spooning you from the back while you cuddle Ace from the front while he has his hoodie on. I think Deuce would run pretty warm so he doesn't really need much, it keeps you warmer more easily and it's just really nice being between them

• In terms of affection and PDA, they're quite different. While Deuce prefers to limit public displays because it's not befitting of an honours student, Ace is often trying to catch you two off guard to see your flustered reactions. Though if one of you initiates instead, he'll act like he's above it lol

• At one point, you try to find matching charms and similar items for all of you, but it's hard to find good matching stuff for 3 people. Because of this, you take it upon yourself to just make them from scratch. You all end up with cute little personalized bag charms, likely made out of different fabrics and materials you managed to find. Ace and Deuce really cherish them because of how personal it is, and especially because you made them yourself.

• They totally let you do their makeup in the mornings, even if it's not the best! They'd also definitely draw their card symbols on you too if you ask!! You definitely wear both at the same time at least once. There's a lot going on, but it's okay because it's a statement of your love~

• Overall, this is truly The relationship ever. Don't ever expect a full week of peace with these guys but the chaos is wonderful and they're so loving in their own unique ways.

"Cleaning isn't exactly the thrill I'm looking for, I get enough of that with this dorm," you say, mildly amused but still mostly confused.

Ace calls you a dummy and gets on the broom, motioning for you to get on behind him. He tells you to hold on properly, and once you do he flies up far quicker than you were anticipating, and proceeds to tease you for already being ready to stop after barely having left the ground. Once you adjust to being so high, what with you not being able to fly on your own, he starts going just fast enough for it to feel exciting and risky, but not so fast that you're worried he'll lose control.

The wind is so nice and cool against your skin, a light chill that adds even more to your excitement. You tell him about dreams you've had about flying, how free you felt and how incredible it is to finally be able to touch the clouds, and he goes quiet for once, just enjoying your wonder at something he finds so normal. You eventually leave school grounds, and you get a little nervous and warn him about it, which he brushes off easily. "I thought you wanted excitement, so why not go all out while we're at it?", he says with a dumb smirk on his face that you can't see but can definitely hear in his voice.

You feel so close to the stars that you were hardly ever able to see back home, and you hold him a little tighter, thanking him under your breath.

"What for?"

"For letting me experience all this, it still feels like a dream."

After flying aimlessly for a while, you end up at a small cozy cafe in town you're surprised is still open at this hour, but decide to grab a drink to fight off the chill that weirdly seems to bite a little more now that you've stopped moving.

You both squeeze into one side of a booth and you rest your head on his shoulder while sipping on your drinks. He wraps an arm around you and acts all smug about it (as if you're not already together...) but then you start dozing off and he has to commit the crime of ruining your adorable moment by telling you it's time to head back.

You're still drowsy when you get back on the broom, though the start of the ride alone is enough to wake you up fully. The way back to school is just as amazing as before, and you think you'll never find it any less exciting than it is now, no matter how long you're in Twisted Wonderland.

When you voice these thoughts to Ace, he replies with a "Yep, you're stuck with me for good, and someone's gotta stick around to watch Deuce's endless screwups with me, might as well be you," although his tone is a bit off just from the thought of you leaving.

Once you get back to Ramshackle you go to kiss him goodnight and send him off, but he makes himself right at home in the rundown building as per usual and announces that you're having an impromptu sleepover. You warn him, knowing he's probably in enough trouble as is if his dorm leader realized he was gone, but to no avail.

"Riddle won't be too happy about that in the morning, how many times have you gotten in trouble for sneaking out by now?", you ask, getting yourself ready for bed.

"You worry too much, you got your moment today, let me have mine!"

Once you're all cuddled up together in bed, ready to sleep, he's holding you impossibly tight, as if you'd vanish like the clouds against your fingertips if he let go. You still feel like you're flying as you fall asleep, and hold him back hoping you can bring him the same excitement and joy he gives you.