Limitless Bond (Good Omens)
(Switch!Crowley/Switch!Aziraphale)
Summary : Aziraphale and Crowley have a tickle fight during their cute little movie night.
a/n : iâve been aziracrow pilled thereâs a worm in my brain screaming abt them at all times edit: reading this back iâve realized iâve never seen a single james bond film so take it with a grain of salt lmao
Word Count : 2892
hope u enjoy :D
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Letâs do some math for a second.
Crowley and Aziraphale have been on Earth together for 6000 years. Theyâve been in each other's lives as hundreds, thousands of human generations around them lived and died. And yet, only in the 4 years after the apocalypse did they dare truly bask in one anotherâs touch. In 0.00066667% of the time theyâve known each other, Aziraphale and Crowley taught themselves to be truly comfortable in one anotherâs presence, learning about each other in ways they never thought possible.
Try not to think too hard on the numbers. Itâs quite difficult sometimes for humans to grasp an occult beingâs concept of time. Time for angels and demons is so wildly different from anything a human could ever experience, and that is exactly what makes Aziraphale and Crowleyâs love for each other so special and unique. Their time is limitless, so their love is limitless.
What a human can comprehend, however, is how infuriatingly frustrating their relationship must be considering the fact they refuse to actually talk about it. Non-humans are funny like that.
Why put it into words when they both know itâs there? Intrinsically, they feel it, they know it without a shadow of a doubt, and yet somehow they are both still too scared to talk. If they do, itâll make it real. Their love could literally break down celestial systems incomprehensible to the human mind. Or it could just result in some nasty paperwork. Either way, both sound horrific, and are things the angel and demon are silently working together to avoid.
Whether they ever choose to talk about it or not, those 4 years were magic on Earth.
During that time, Crowley learned that Aziraphaleâs hair might even be softer than his wings. Aziraphale learned scratching Crowleyâs back when heâs sleepy makes the demon smile without knowing heâs moving a muscle. A demon taught an angel to love roughhousing, and an angel taught a demon the joys of a good cuddle.
But possibly their new favorite physical affection to take advantage of was one they learned together on a casual, cozy movie night.
Aziraphale grinned as Crowley strolled into the bedroom, âIâve never seen that shirt before.â
Crowley pulled the shirt down to show it off, giving a little wiggle.âWhat, you donât like Bond?â
âI didnât say that,â said Aziraphale, âBut Iâve never actually watched the titular James Bond films, so I canât really say anything,â he said with a teasing tilt in his voice. He knew heâd get a reaction out of such a ghastly confession.
Crowley gaped, stuttering over incomplete words in shock, âWhaâyou, you neverâI meanâangel, thatâs gotta be illegal. Seriously, if I phoned the FEDs right now theyâd probably swarm in here guns-a blazing for your crimes,â Crowley shook his head, throwing himself onto the bed next to Aziraphale. âWeâre watching it now, I donât care. Youâre lucky I got you this TV set up last month.â
Aziraphale rolled his eyes fondly, but didnât argue. âYou canât be mad at me if itâs not my cup of tea. You know the kind of films I prefer, and I donât think these fit the list.â
âNo no youâll love it. Got all that romantic filler your heavenly heart desires,â Crowley said, the TV turning on with a flick of his wrist as he settled comfortably against his angel.
They watched together in an easy silence, Aziraphale trying to really gather everything he could from a movie he knows Crowley loves so dearly. Heâs not even sure which Bond movie theyâre watching at the moment, but he assumes itâs Crowleyâs favorite.
But during an intense shootout scene, Aziraphale does get a little bored. Heâs always preferred scenes of great dialogue, heartfelt moments passing between characters. Right now heâs just seeing mediocre special effects and lots of screaming. He gets the appeal, sort of, but itâs just not his thing.
Crowley on the other hand was as tuned in as ever. Aziraphale smiled as he watched his friendâs intense expression, seeing Crowley suppress his excitement over a movie he knows heâs had to have seen dozens of times now.
His gaze wanders back down to Crowleyâs torso, âWhere did you get that shirt? Really, I donât think Iâve ever seen you wear it.â
Crowley blinked like snapping out of a trance, trying to look nonchalant as insecurity trickled over him. âOh, this thing? Mânot sure I recall,â he snuggled deeper into Aziraphaleâs chest, âItâs my night shirt. Donât wear it often.â
Aziraphale squinted. âYouâre ânot sure you recallâ?â
Crowley looked up at Aziraphale, yellow eyes bearing into blue, âI donât want to talk about it.â
Aziraphale looked puzzled, shaking Crowleyâs shoulder playfully and smiling at the hiss it produced, âAre you hiding something from me?â
âNo, stop pestering me,â Crowley growled, but it was entirely unconvincing with that playful grin on his face. He faced the TV again as if his mind wasnât completely on the angel holding him tight.
âYouâre really not going to tell me?â Aziraphale giggled, âIt canât be that bad, darling, itâs just a t-shirt.â
Crowley groaned, hiding his face in Aziraphaleâs chest, âNooooo nonononono, Iâm not talking,â he said, words muffled in Aziraphaleâs silk pajamas.
Aziraphale raised his eyebrows playfully, rubbing up and down Crowleyâs back through the shirt in question. âYou know, humans have this fun little game they play to make someone reveal funny secrets. I only wonder if it will actually work on a demon.â
Crowley looked up at Aziraphale with a suspicious glare, âThe hell are you talking about?â
Aziraphale said nothing, giving a nonchalant hum. Instead, he moved his hand down Crowleyâs back towards his ribs, giving it a quick pinch.
Crowley squawked, arching away but getting caught in Aziraphaleâs hold. He snapped a look Aziraphaleâs way, âDo not.â
Aziraphale giggled in glee, wanting to clap his hands together but needing to hold Crowley close. âI wasnât sure it would work!â
âAngel-â Crowley growled.
âA ticklish demon. How silly~â Aziraphale sang, tickling into Crowleyâs ribs without wasting any more time.
Crowley bit off a yelp, twisting in Aziraphaleâs grip as if he was trying to get away (he wasnât, but heâs allowed to play along). But Aziraphale kept pinching and prodding and finally Crowley just couldnât hold back anymore, letting out a peal of giggles and laughs that had Aziraphale cooing.
âNonononohohoho!â Crowley shook his head into Aziraphaleâs chest, hiding his smile. His arm was a little stuck under Aziraphaleâs back, so there wasnât much else he could do.
âSaying no is what started this, dear,â Aziraphale smiled, bringing his other hand around to tickle into Crowleyâs neck, relishing in how high-pitched those giggles became. âGoodness, how ticklish are you?â
âI donât knohohow! Not tryna fihihind out-!â Crowley squeaked out the last word, finding out his ears are especially sensitive to perfectly manicured fingernails.
Crowley squirmed like a worm on a hook, pushing against Aziraphale without even meaning to, his head shaking back and forth like a protest to his giggles.
Aziraphale gasped, âIs this your first time being tickled, Crowley?â
âStohohop!â Crowley guffawed, hardly taking in the angelâs words.
âI asked you a question,â he said simply, pinching at Crowleyâs belly and watching Crowleyâs feet kick the sheets.
âFuhuhucker!â was all Crowley could get out.
âOh alright,â Aziraphale reluctantly halted his attack, carding fingers through Crowleyâs hair. âI said, was that your first time being tickled?â
Crowley huffed, pouting against Aziraphaleâs chest and keeping his gaze on the TV. âYouâre not even watching the movie.â
The angel chuckled lightly, giving Crowleyâs head a tender kiss. âItâs a lovely movie, darling, but itâs hardly as interesting as this little discovery.â
Crowley grumbled, mumbling a response into the silk pajamas.
âWhat was that dear?â
Crowley lifted his head with a devious look on his face, âI said youâre a prick,â Crowley dug into Aziraphaleâs sides, grinning wickedly at how wide his angelâs eyes became.
âAH! Cr-Crohohowley!â Aziraphale fell gracefully into his giggle fit, expelling his excess energy by gripping onto Crowleyâs wrists.
âSo I take it youâve never been tickled either?â said Crowley as he wiggled into the angelâs ribs, biting his own cheek when Aziraphale threw his head back in laughter.
âYehehes! I mean-! Nohoho, I-! Crohohowley plehehease!â Aziraphale never realized how difficult speaking could be when getting tickled. He truly learned something new every day with his dear demon. His mind was mush and all he could think about was how dreadfully ticklish he apparently was.
âOh poor angel, thought he could get away with teasing a demon,â Crowley teased, poking sporadically across Aziraphaleâs tummy and making the angelâs laughter grow. âNaaaah, now that I know your weakness Iâm never lettinâ you live it down.â
Crowley crawled on top of Aziraphale, shoving his thumbs into his underarms. âNO! Nohoho Crohohowley! Bad snahahake!â Aziraphale teased even through his laughter, unabashedly having a great time.
âYou having fun down there or somethinâ?â Crowley chuckled.
âYehehes!â Aziraphale squeaked, face turning pink from mirth.
Crowley shook his head fondly, not surprised in the slightest. But he could tell Aziraphale would probably appreciate some air soon, whether he actually needed it or not, and eased up. Not before giving his belly once last poke, of course, just to hear him yip.
Aziraphale giggled through his breath, hands resting on Crowleyâs thighs. The demon couldnât help blushing, but didnât move.
âI never realized it felt like that,â Aziraphale said, a smile etched between his rosy cheeks. âI knew tickling was used as torture way back when, but my goodness.â
âHuman vessels are a funny thing,â Crowley said, unsure of where to put his hands now that they werenât being used as weapons. As if Aziraphale could tell, the angel gently took them in his own, laying their hands down on Crowleyâs thighs.
They sat staring into each other's eyes for a while. It was such a comforting silence, one Crowley felt warm in. Why did Aziraphale always have to open his damn mouth-
âYouâre quite ticklish on those ribs of yours,â Aziraphale shot a cheeky grin, eyebrows up like heâs being clever. Crowley groaned, looking up to the ceiling.
âDonât remind me.â
âYou never did tell me where you got that shirt fromâŚ?â Aziraphale said, slowly loosening his grip on Crowleyâs hands before the demon squeezed back-
âIâll end you.â
âIâm sure.â
âIâm serious, angel. Death, discorporation, sooo much paperwork-â
âWas the shirt a former loverâs? Are you embarrassed, Crowley?â Aziraphale teased as he starting fighting Crowleyâs grip, their hands now playing for dominance.
Crowley grunted, not shocked that Aziraphale was winning their little fight, âGrk, no! ItâsâŚjustâŚa secRET-!â He was cut off by a squeak as one perfectly manicured hand tore from his grasp and gripped onto his ribs, squeezing and pinching and tickling. Crowley collapsed forward in his squirmy laughter, hand still holding tight to one of Aziraphaleâs.
âOooh a secret, you say? Do tell me more,â Aziraphale finally fought his other hand free, now tickling up and down Crowleyâs torso as the demon wiggled and laughed freely on top of him. His head was pressed firmly to Aziraphaleâs chest, and my that just wouldnât do anymore, now would it?
âYou keep hiding your smile from me! Itâs rather unfair, my face was on full display when you tickled me,â Aziraphale said before pushing Crowley to the other side of the mattress, tickling him the whole way down. He hovered over Crowley with a big grin.
âAhahangel! This is stupihihid!â Crowley cackled, head turning this way and that like trying to hide his face in the sheets surrounding him.
âWas it stupid when you tickled me?â Aziraphale accused, pinching Crowleyâs hips and smiling when he bucked and kicked.
âGAHAHAhaha-!â Crowley guffawed, finding words very hard at the moment. âNohoho-! Wasâ fuhuhunny!â
âOh Lord, now youâre just asking for it,â Aziraphale shot his hands up into Crowleyâs armpits. It tickled like hell (Heaven? no, definitely hell) on himself, so maybe itâll be the same for Crowley.
Crowley. Screamed.
Maybe scream is the wrong word. The sound that left Crowley was like a screech, a hurtle of pure loud noise that fell into cackles, squeals, and Aziraphaleâs favorite, the snort. Oh what a sound it was. The angel would never forget it (and unfortunately, neither would the demon).
âOh wowâŚâ Aziraphale giggled at Crowleyâs expense.
âAhahangel-! Iâshihihit-! Iâll tahahalk!â Crowley managed to get the words out through his laughter, a feat he wished he could be proud of. Aziraphale conceded even though he honestly really didnât want to. Crowley looked so cute when he laughed, it was hard to quit.
Aziraphale drew his hands away, and Crowley took a moment to catch his breath. When the moment faded, he threw a pillow over his face and screamed into it quite dramatically. Aziraphale pulled it off and held it gently in his lap.
âYou were telling me about the shirt?â Aziraphale said, scribbling a finger onto Crowleyâs clothed tummy. Crowley batted it away with a hiss.
âDo you even actually care about the shirt or did you just want an excuse to torture me?â Crowley tried yanking the pillow back but found it held in an iron grip. He settled for crossing his arms instead.
Aziraphale took his hand. âIf you really donât want to tell me, you donât have to. I just thought a game would be fun,â Aziraphale handed him the pillow.
Crowley took it, raising an eyebrow, âSo you were bored of the movie?â
Aziraphale winced. ââŚMeh?â
Crowleyâs face pinched in frustration, âBut itâs James ffffucking Bond! No one in the history of EVER has been bored by a James Bond movie, angel, you are literally setting records here!â
âI just prefer the softer films! You know, yourâŚPride And Prejudice types.â
âThatâs one of your favorite books, that hardly counts.â
âItâs still a good film!â
âOkay okay, point stands though, that you only did all that to get out of watching my movie. You donât actually care about the origins of my shirt at all, do you?â Even though his arms were already crossed, he made a little harumph motion with them, hand still holding Aziraphaleâs gently. He turned his head away from Aziraphale, feigning anger. Crowley did love a petty argument every now and then.
âOh come ooooonn,â Aziraphale shook Crowley by the shoulder with his free hand. Crowley said nothing. âDonât be like this, you know how much I hate the silent treatment.â
Crowley gave Aziraphale a pointed look that said âduh, why else do you think iâm pulling the silent treatment?â before turning back around.
Aziraphale sighed playfully, âWhatever am I going to do without you to talk toâŚâ He couldnât hold back a cheeky grin as he pinched Crowleyâs side, the demon flinching but still saying nothing. âWho will I complain to when my favorite books get turned into terrible films?âA few pokes to the belly, and Crowleyâs knees shot up. âWho will teach me about the different plant life in London?â Three pinches to the ribs and he heard a stifled giggle as Crowleyâs back arched away from his fingers.
Aziraphale let the moment hang in the air. He wanted Crowley to feel anticipation crawling up his spine. Aziraphale saw him squirm slightly into the sheets.
He quickly pinched up and down Crowleyâs side, from his hip to his rib, the demon flinching hard with a keening giggle. He rolled over quickly, ticklish laughter spilling from him as he slapped at Aziraphaleâs hands, feet digging into the mattress. âOkay okahahay! I gihive, you dihihick!â
Aziraphale pulled away for the final time, meaning it this time (well maybe, who knows with how playful theyâve both felt this evening). He laid on his back next to a sprawled out Crowley, putting his hand in hisâŚfriendâs.
They basked in each otherâs presence for a little while, rubbing their thumbs over the skin of their hands, playing with each otherâs fingers, once Crowley dared to tickle Aziraphaleâs palm. But then the credits started to roll on the film and Crowley felt the need to confess.
âIt was a convention.â
âHm?â
Crowley laid his head on Aziraphaleâs shoulder,âIt was a, erâŚngk,â he squeezed Aziraphaleâs hand, letting go of weird insecurities. ââŚa James Bond convention. They held one in London when those newer films came out. Iâm a pretty big fan, you know that, so I popped by, made myselfâŚknown.â His confession was awkward but very real, and Aziraphale could tell that even as silly as it was, it did take something for Crowley to admit that. âGot a t-shirt while I was there, thought hell, why not, Iâm here, the shirts here, probably made to be. So yeah. My new nightshirt.â
Aziraphale smiled so wholeheartedly at Crowley the demon was half-worried heâd pop something. âThatâs so sweet, Crowley. I always knew you loved James Bond, but worthy enough to have the Anthony J. Crowley show up to his convention-?â
âOhhhh bite me a new one, angel,â Crowley shook their intertwined fingers, getting even comfier against him. Aziraphale did the same, leaning into Crowley and wrapping an arm around his waist.
They didnât talk about this when they woke from their nap. They didnât need to. At least, they thought they didnât need to. Their time has always been limitless. They thought their love always would be too.
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a/n : ok im going to sleep goobyeee













