besties, this is my offering to the popewhit community. please don't knife me. (because of this post)
dennis stood by his bed, looking down as pope mindlessly changed the locks on his bedroom windows, i've told you how many times? pope murmured, still focused on the present task.
hundreds. dennis answered, keeping his eyes down. he wasn't exactly sure how many times pope mentioned his stupid window locks. but pope decided to take matters into his own hands and sneak in via the windows and their broken locks.
nodding, pope set his tools down to face dennis. his expression didn't change, but his eyes softened when noticing dennis' downcast gaze.
hey. look at me. pope softly sighed, his rough hands coming up to cup dennis' softer cheeks. pope taught himself how to be gentle, especially when it came to dennis.
pope learned early on that he never wanted to hurt dennis with his hands—not like he had with others.
when dennis' eyes met his own, pope brushed his thumb under dennis' eye, don't rub it in. dennis grumbled, watching pope tilt his head while the corner of his lips threatened to quirk into a smirk.
just... listen to me next time, ok? pope mumbled, leaning down to press a gentle kiss to dennis' forehead, only wanna keep you safe, mouse.
dennis couldn't help but smile at pope's last few words. he held onto pope's wrists, leaning up to kiss pope properly, if it was up to you, you'd never let me leave the house.
of course i would, pope instantly agreed, kissing dennis deeper until the younger's neck craned, the world's too dangerous for an innocent mouse like you. gotta keep my boy safe.