#simonxralph

I’m late to the trend, but it’s ok 😭

Simon x Ralph for @yeahhiyellow 's DBH ship month. Cause ur amazing and I love you. I know DBH ship month didn't get much... 'Recognition', so here's this.

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"Ralph got these scars a long time ago, and Ralph is still scared to get more, " The scar-faced android said with a hint of fear. Simon nodded his head, understanding what it was like.

"I know. It must have been hard, huh, Ralph?" Simon asked. Ralph averted his gaze, not wanting to be the blue, icy eyes that stare ahead.

"Ralph doesn't want it to happen again, " He said, "Will it happen again, Simon?" The boy couldn't answer that question. He wasn't sure if it would happen again or not.

Simon sighed heavily, "I'm not too sure, Ralph. But, I'll promise you... That I won't ever let anything happen to you. I swear across my sins." Simon put his hand up to swear his promises. Ralph didn't have anything to say.

Ralph held his knife closer, the sharp edge closer, like it was his teddy bear. It was his comfort toy. To help him feel safe. That knife and Simon were all the android needed in his life. He had everything he wanted.

Simon put his hand down, then reached for Ralph's hand, hoping he wouldn't flinch. Ralph looked worriedly at Simon, fear crossing his eyes, and he held his hand back.

"Its ok, Ralph. I just wanted to hold your hand, " Simon held out his empty hand, skin peeled back-which was new to Ralph, he's never seen it before. The plain white plastic, with the tinge of blue painted on the knuckle area.

Hesitantly, Ralph grasped Simon's white hand, his skin peeling back as well. He closed his eyes, along with Simon, and he felt memories pour into his dark vision. Like a dark sky, that was now going to be painted with stars.

Bright colors.

Smiling faces.

Bruised eye.

Rainy day.

Drunken owner.

Screaming.

Throwing.

Hitting.

Running.

Jericho.

Hope.

Ralph.

Ralph couldn't believe what he saw. What he felt. It was like a movie, but in real life. He felt like a whole series of pictures played out in front of him. All playing at once, each one telling a story. A background. Each had a story.

Ralph's hand pulled back, skin receding back, his mouth agape.

"Ralph... Ralph saw what happened to you. And what your... Owner... Did to you." Ralph said slowly. Simon bowed his head upon hearing about his past again. It brought back too many dark secrets that were never to be told.

Ralph's first instinct was to reach for his knife-which was thrown to the ground during the connection-but Simon stopped him. Filling his hands with his, Simon looked into Ralph's eyes with love and happiness.

Ralph returned it with fear and worry, the complete opposite of what Simon had wanted to see in his eyes.

"Why must you worry so much, Ralph?" Simon pulled the other closer to him, "I don't want you to be afraid anymore. I don't want you to be unhappy anymore. I want to be happy with you forever, don't you want that too?"

Ralph looked away again, his mind thinking of an answer, "Ralph... Ralph doesn't know what he wants. Ralph knows he wants you, yes, but... What is Ralph can't have you forever?" Simon chuckled, hoping to lighten the dark mood that hung through the air.

"Ralph, you will always have me. Even if I'm gone, I'll be there by your side. When all goes wrong there I'll be there. And I know you'll be there when I'm feeling sad, right, Ralph?" Simon offered a smile.

"Yeah... Yeah, Simon, you're right, Ralph will be there and Simon will be there too!" Ralph jumped up happily, his hands still connected with Simon's.

"That's good, " Simon pulled Ralph closer, pressing his forehead to his, "Cause I love you."

"R-Ralph... No... I love you too, Simon." And for the first time, Ralph leaned closer, connecting his lips with Simon's.

When Simon pulled away, he saw Ralph blushing furiously, and he knew he was too-so he leaned in and gave Ralph a kiss on his nose.