#des art

Asra always knew that Desmond can’t express emotions as freely as he could.  But, seeing him cry when he tried to tell Asra how he felt, it just about broke his heart.  For the longest time some part of Desmond kept holding him back from expressing his love for Asra.  The most he could manage were little gestures: not flinching when Asra held his hand, making sure breakfast was always ready for when he woke up, checking up on Asra when he spends hours dozing, etc. The idea of romance was just too daunting, too much to even consider.   

But Asra still loved him.  He still loved the was Desmond would try to hide his smiles.  He loved when he’d catch Desmond nuzzling into the scarf he gave him.  For all his flaws, Asra couldn’t bring himself to love anyone else.   

It took some time to understand but eventually they became unofficial partners.  Every bit of romance that they could comfortably fit into their relationship they did.  And, when it became to much, they took a break to gather their feelings and came back with a clear heart and head.