AARON! chƩr, are you alright???
Hi, love! I, uhhā¦ Got in a fight. But Iām okay! I just have to rest for a lil while.
Who did you fight???
Oh, uhmmā¦ Just- someone I used to know. You donāt need to worry about that, though!
Tell me, chƩr.
I donāt think youād recognize his name. His title, maybe? I had a fight with the Engineer. From Chaos.
Oh. Yes...
Isn't that Greens... Nevermind.
Itās okay though! We fight pretty often, this one was just a but worse than usual.
Why do you guys fight so often????? What happened?
Well, apart from just being enemies in general, itās a good way to get our anger out without doing any lasting damage.
Itās a sort of deal we have, I guess!
That doesn't sound healthy at all, Aaron... I'm just happy you're okay. And I'm happy you didn't tell Green because he would have... Done something stupid, as always.
It's a stupid one...!
Itās better than taking it out on staff or somethingā¦ And yeah, I figured. Does Green know youāre here?
It works fine enoughā¦
He doesn't know I'm here, no ..
It's not working fine IF YOU'RE GETTING HURT! My god Aaron...!
Good, good. God knows what heād try if he saw me like this.
I mean- Iāll be in pain no matter what, soā¦ Might as well get some use out of it. Or am I seeing that wrong?
You won't listen no matter what I say so I don't care... Do whatever you want.
Green wants to protect you just as much as I do, Aaron.
I- I didnāt mean it like thatā¦ Iām just so used to being in painā¦
I know, but being so vulnerable around him feels.. I dunno, unsafe?
HASNT THAT IDIOT OFFERED YOU A WAY TO STOP IT????
The one guy who would be willing to absolutely murder GODS if it meant your satisfaction?
Well- No one knows how to. With the amount of painkillers I need, Iād be in coma forever. Iām already lucky that Iām able to slow it myself.
Itās moreso what heād do for his satisfactionā¦
Yes but the scientist might actually be of help, you know...!
What do you mean...?
Okay, trueā¦ But how do I even bring that up?
ā¦ I..
(Aaron thinks for a second)
feel like he likes it when Iām vulnerable.
Literally just TELL US!
the sadist? Yeah... But he doesn't like it when you're in genuine excruciating pain...!
Yeah, but- How do you start a conversation with that? Like- āoh hi yeah Iām in massive amounts of pain hahaā.. what?
Iām not too sure about that, actually. But you know him better than I do so whatever.
I have chronic pain Aaron, THAT IS HOW YOU START IT YOU IDIOT
he doesn't like when you're in LITERAL AGONY or when someone is causing it on purpose!
I THOUGHT YOU BOTH KNEW THAT ALREADY! Especially him, I know for sure that I told him.
Alright, alright! I believe you! Jeezā¦
He knows that, I DIDN'T!!!!
Good. I was worried SICK about you...!
I thought you did, Iām sorryā¦ And actually, now that I think of it, Green did try to help me once. It just didnāt end up doing anything.
(Aaron fidgets with his rings)
Hmph.. You donāt have to worry about me. Iāll be fine, I promiseā¦
You... Stupid, stupid man...
(Tan grabs his face and forces Aaron to look at him)
You can't drive yourself half to death and expect me not to worry. Just because you're immortal, doesn't mean it doesn't hurt!
(Aaron squeaks as Tan grabs him)
Eh- Thatās true, but- I mean- I have other people who can take care of me, and believe it or not, but I can also take care of myself to an extent.
You donāt- You donāt have to feel responsible, or anything like that, because I can get help when I need it!
To an EXTENT??????? WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!
when have you asked for help last, WHEN?!
I-
(Aaron tears up)
There- There are some things that I canāt do on my own. Thatās all I meant.
I ask for help pretty often! I just donāt ask you or Green! Even this whole fighting thing is me asking for help, itās just a way you donāt understand!
Like what? You act like I am not here for you.
ASKING FOR HELP MEANS- y'know what?! It's pointless fighting with you.
(Tan looks more furious than he's ever been)
Just- I canāt easily get out of meltdowns on my own. Or out of panic attacks. And I need someone to be near me while I sleep, so I donāt have nightmares.. Thatās it.
(Aaron turns away, curling up a little)
ā¦
please leaveā¦ I need a moment to myself..
I can do that, you idiot, I can do that always! I don't know if you've noticed? BUT YOU HAVE REFUSED MORE THAN ONCE.
(Tan is crying, wiping the tears away angrily)
I'm not leaving until you tell me why you never... Listen... To me or Green.
I KNOW THAT! Iām saying that I canāt do that myself!
I- I donāt- I donāt know why.
THEN FUCKING ASK ME TO HELP YOU!
then you better start listening... I CAN'T BE IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE THAT DOESN'T TAKE ME SERIOUSLY!
ITāS NOT THAT EASY! I canāt exactly ask while Iām in an attack..
SO THEN LEAVE! JUST LEAVE! THEREāS NOTHING KEEPING YOU HERE!
I CANT DO THAT! I FUCKING LOVE YOU
(Aaron bursts into tears)
WELL, YOU SHOULDNāT!
ā¦
Iām sorry, I just.. I need to calm down.
WELL I DO!
(Tan is very obviously holding something in his hand. However his hand is in his pocket currently. He looks slightly guilty)
It's okay. I'll be outside.
ā¦
(Aaronās gaze shifts towards Tanās pocket, but he quickly looks away)
.. Alright.. Iāll.. uhmā¦ come to you when Iām ready to talk.
(Tan just nods, already looking at the exit)
Take your sweet, sweet time.
(Aaron cuddles up with a pillow, facing away from Tan)
mmhā¦ Iām sorry that Iām like this..
(Tan doesn't answer and simply goes outside)
..hmmphā¦
(Aaron gives himself a few minutes to cool down, before getting himself together and getting out of bed. He stands at the door for a bit, bracing for the worst (and secretly listening for any bad noises).)
(Tan stole Greens switch blade and has decided it's a good idea to cut into his skin. He feels watched so waits for a few seconds before pulling the blade out and making a small cut on his stomach. He expected more pain, honestly)
... Weird.
(The door opens slowly, with Aaron cautiously peeking through the gap. Heās holding something to his stomach with one hand. The well-lit hallway makes his newest scars stand out)
ā¦ Tan?
Whatāre you doing..?
(Tan quickly hides the knife, immediately turning and smiling at Aaron)
Aaron! Doll... I wanted a moment alone, that's all.
Are you okay...? What's wrong?
(The blood from the cut blends in well with his Hawaiian shirt. Red on more red and black)
(Aaron steps out slowly, fidgeting nervously)
I, uhhā¦ Just wanted to apologise. I should be listening to you. Iām sorry..
Should I, uhmmā¦ Leave you be for a while?
(Tan just approaches Aaron and kisses his hand)
Darling, I should be the one apologizing! I yelled. I shouldn't have. Forgive me.
Just for two minutes, honey!
(Aaron blushes lightly, looking a bit awkward)
Itās okayā¦ I was being dumb, so I get why you were frustrated.. I forgave you already, so donāt worry about it.
mhmmā¦ Okay, Iāll, uhhā¦ Just be in my room.
(Tan is very happy that Aaron is blushing, he kisses him on the forehead too)
Thank you, baby
Now I am gonna be back in just a bit, alright? Please? A moment alone...?
(Aaron squeaks quietly)
mmā¦
mhm.. Iāll leave you be.
(He goes back into his room, leaving Tan alone)
(Tan makes a few incisions into his thighs and stomach. Then one on his chest of Aarons initial Because it was the only area that wasn't now ruined with cuts.)
Alright...
(Tan walks over to the door, inhales deeply and enters back in to go to Aaron.)
My love!
(Aaronās already back in bed, laying with his head on a plushie and his arms on his stomach. He smiles sweetly at Tan)
Hi, doll! Are you feeling a bit better now?
(Tan sits down on the bed and immediately kisses Aaron)
Of course I am! Why would I?
(unfortunately, he missed a wound. One of them is bleeding a lot. He does notice)
(Aaron blushes, and lightly leans his head on Tanās shoulder)
Good, goodā¦ Iām sorry I made you feel bad.
Can I make it up to you in any way?
I... You could kiss me. Everything is forgiven with a kiss<3
(Tan tries not to whimper as Aaron is right on one of his cuts)
