#infiniteszero

(TIME FOR ANOTHER FUTURE ANSWER, HELLA)

Morning: What my character would say if they woke up in bed next to yours.

Alpha would be hard pressed to think of anything better than this; leisurely waking up, bathed in faint morning light, surrounded in the warmth and softness of his bed, and sheets, and…He let his eyes flicker open, lifting his head sleepily from his pillow to glance over his shoulder at the warm bundle at his back. He could just the gold of Beta’s hair in the light, and the steady rise and fall of her side as she breathed quietly in sleep. 

Alpha let a soft smile form, before turning himself over to face her fully. He took in her features unhurriedly, drinking in the soft moment. He trailed the delicate curve of her lashes, the strands of her hair falling onto her pillow in winding gold cascades, and the slight hint of a smile on her lips, her features calm in sleep. He slipped an arm gently around her waist, drawing closer and touching his forehead to hers. His thumb trailed soft circles over her side, affection blooming contentedly in his chest as he gazed at her. He stayed like this for a little while, simply reveling in Beta’s presence and the peace wrapped around them in this moment. 

But it wasn’t too long before Beta began to stir, his gentle ministrations finally coaxing her into wakefulness. Alpha watched fondly as she scrunched her nose up a little, blinking sleepily in the watery sunlight. Red eyes, dark ruby with fleeting dreams, glittered back at him, still not fully awake. He grinned at the sight, suddenly with such a blaze of joy and gratitude that they could be together like this, that she was here by his side, that he leaned forward to give her a quick peck on the forehead. As she blinked back in pleasant surprise, he leaned forward to whisper in her ear, 

“Good morning, Sleeping Beauty…~ Or perhaps just Beauty will do, seeing as that’s what you are, sleeping or no.”

♥（ﾉ´∀`）- Your muse to give mine a forehead kiss

Alpha lifted his head sleepily, roused by a soft touch. “Hm…?” he murmured, blinking through the shaft of morning light filteringthrough the window. His blurred gaze met another pair of glittering red, andhis muddled thoughts cleared as he recognized the soft eyes and who theybelonged to.

“Beta?” he yawned, stretching a little and lifting his headup from his pillow to get a better look at her. Beta was leaning over him, herblonde hair free from its usual half-ponytail and falling in slightly messywaves around her neck and shoulders. Her white nightdress reflected the sunlightentering the room from the window behind her, casting a fuzzy, warm glow abouther. All in all, the sight was enough to make his heart skip a beat, affectionblooming in his chest as he smiled up at her. He could certainly get used towaking up to mornings like this…~ Though, why had her face been so close to his…?

“What are you doing up already?” he asked, shifting onto hisside to face her. His smile widened as Beta’s eyes narrowed with affection,though she offered no answer. Instead she leaned back down to him and pressed another gentle kiss to his forehead. Alpha froze in surprise, all traces of sleepinessdisappearing as he registered the touch. Then, his eyes still wide, though nowmore so in wonder than shock, he sank back onto the bed with a soft fwump,blinking rapidly. “Ah.” How eloquent of him.

He heard Beta laugh brightly above him at his reaction, andhe blushed furiously, wondering how it could be so easy for this girl to renderhim a mushy pile of feelings. Swiftly, he flipped onto his back, reaching upand holding her face in his hands. She went on beaming brightly, and he grinned inreply, bringing her down closer so that their foreheads touched. So close, hecould see every facet and glimmer of red her eyes held, and he found the sight ofthese details enthralling. His partner leaned forward a little further,nuzzling their noses together.

“Good morning, Alpha,” Beta purred softly.

“Beta you’re concerning me. Deeply,” Alpha stated worriedly,peering closely into the other blonde’s face. “Are you sure you’re feelingalright? Did you get into the sugar again?” He gave an amused huff.

“Honestly, the ideas you get in your head. You sure you’renot just sad you didn’t get to eat it, so you’re projecting your feelings ontoit?” There was long pause as his words registered, before he coughed embarrassedlyinto his hand to break the silence.

“What made you think that?” Alpha dead-panned in reply as heswept up the broken glass into the dust pan Beta held. “Honestly Beta, leavethe talking to me next time. You’ve never been one to lie and frankly, you’renot very good at it, at least under pressure. Learn from what I do, okay? Youmight actually be decent then.”

Him? Corrupt the youth? He’d never.

“What do you all think I am, 12?! I’m not going to get lostso easily, sheesh!” he protested hotly, trying to wrest his hand from Beta’s.Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on who you were and how you looked at it) the blondefemale remained stubborn, keeping an iron-clad grip Alpha could not seem toescape of for the life of him. At last he gave up, flinging up his other arm.

“Fine, fine! Just to pacify you, I’ll let youhold on. But I lead from now on, got it?” With Beta’s nod of approval, Alphamoved to lead her through the crowd, trying to ignore the warmth of her handaround his. 

“DON’T YOU DARE WOMAN.” The red-eyed male backed awayslowly, even as his female counterpart advanced. He felt a drop of sweat beaddown his temple at the sight of her unphased look, and her underlyingdetermination. “I-I’ve got a sword and I’m not afraid to-!”

As he blustered, Beta pounced. Alpha let out an undignifiedsquawk as she collided with him, sending him onto his back onto the couch. But moreimportant to him than their position at that moment was the fact that herfingers were brushing swiftly up his sides, eliciting a bout of uncontrollablelaughter from him even as he flailed, trying to guard himself.

“B-Beta-HA-n-no-! AHAHA-S-STOP I CAN’T BREA-ATHE-HAHA-OHGOD STOP.”

She went on mercilessly tickling for a few more moments,then finally halted, smiling down at him as he wheezed, trying to catch hisbreath and fight off the grin on his own face. He gave her an exasperated smirkas he finally composed himself.

“Agh…ah…oh goddesses, I hate you.”

“I love you, too.”

Alpha scowled, looking away. “What pouty thing? I’m fineBeta, don’t worry. I’ve just got a lot on my mind.” Beta’s concerned frown didnot ease, and Alpha shuffled uncomfortably under her piercing gaze.

“Beta…I really don’t want to talk about it. You can’t helpout with it even if I tell you.” If anything, the words only seemed to upsether more, and Alpha cursed himself for his lack of tact. Meeting her eyes, heallowed an exasperated smile to slip onto his face, and placed a hand on herhead, ruffling her hair a little.

Sure thing! Very good luck with your finals~ We’re rooting for you!Beta and Crona are on hiatus until December 15th