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Emile|RED belongs to @kings-out-of-pocket-hell ~

*forhead kiss*

-RED

Hmmmfff~ (O //////w/////O)✨

Names

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Efren savored his half milk, half coffee, and peaked over the rim of the hot mug to stare at the blonde across the kitchen table.

Emile grunted in acknowledgment, sensing eyes on him even with his head down and scribbling notes. He’s got a sixth sense for the other’s eyes.

“What are you plotting, Fangs?”

The Shadow considered his words; a specific thought plagued his mind, one that burrowed itself deep and would not leave. He figured maybe the best way to remove it was to share it. Let it take root in the other as well and they both go a little nuts over it.

“So…I was thinking —“

“Dangerous,” Emile said without missing a beat.

“— about something my mom taught me. About my middle name,” Efren continued, ignoring the other, because damn right his mind was dangerous.

“Hm-hmm…”

“It’s part of Filipino tradition but I’m sure other cultures do the same,” Efren prefaced. He sipped his mug of bootlegged latté. “My middle name’s my mom’s maiden name. All kids in our culture have their mom’s maiden name as their middle name, regardless of gender. It’s an easy way to trace one’s lineage.”

“Yeah…” Emile kept at his work, but the quick glance at Efren showed his partial attention.

The Shadow smiled gleefully into his mug. “When someone gets married and they’re taking on their spouse’s last name, their own family name becomes their new middle name, replacing the old one.”

The blonde’s scribbling gradually slowed before stopping. He blinked into his notepad and slowly looked at the smug brunette across the table.

Hook, line and fucking sinker, as the Commander loved to say.

Efren feigned nonchalance, delighting in the light pink on Emile’s face. “It’s just really fascinating to think about. Don’t you agree?”

Emile blinked some more.

Efren Torres Aldrich to…

Efren Aldrich Hart —

“Fangs…”

Efren swiftly downed his drink, got up, planted a wet kiss on Emile’s forehead, and made his way towards the door with a bounce in his step.

“See ya later, Sunshine. Got some baby Shadows to bark at.” Efren winked, laughing at the other man’s sputtering as he shut the door behind him.