He is from Mars, and I’m from Hasetsu
AU where Viktor is from a race of near immortal aliens whose population is steadily dwindling and it is now his people’s mission to find their true love, no matter where they are and as soon as they can to ensure their race’s survival. And Yuuri happens to be Viktor’s one true love.
Cue communication issues, cultural barriers and a lot of dorks in love.
Viktor frowned at the image.
“No extra-terrestrial being looks like that. In fact, I know no species which possess the same…aesthetic.”
Yuuri scrunched his brows together as he continued to scroll down the page in an attempt to find out more about Viktor’s heritage, and of course, to further understand the stories he enthusiastically shared each time they shared a meal.
That, and Yuuri’s curiosity wanted to find out whether these so-called human creations are just mere fairytales (as Viktor once explained to him when he asked if the Jedi Order existed).
“What about the ones in these?” Yuuri showed him some posters of Star Wars and Star Trek.
“Nyet.” Viktor pouted at the pictures, his eyes sparkling green. Yuuri resisted the urge to tap his finger on Viktor’s lips just to find out how soft it is. Before he could even lift his finger, he mentally slapped himself and willed himself to listen to Viktor’s explanation. “The variety of environments on various planets greatly affect the characteristics of the species residing there. Those types of creatures are just images from your kind’s imagination. Us aliens as you say, usually don’t look too different from you. We have minor internal sometimes external adaptations is all. Of course, that depends on how harsh the living conditions on a planet are.”
Yuuri was still in the process of absorbing everything Viktor has told him. Frankly, even now, Yuuri has yet to figure out how his and Viktor’s relationship will go considering they have a lot of ground to cover (from outer space to mating to moving to a different planet) but he’s willing to at least watch it grow between them.
‘Who knows? Maybe Viktor is my soulmate.’ Yuuri couldn’t deny the hope which started to bloom in his chest the more he got to know Viktor.
“In my opinion, Earth is really something to behold. It’s quaint but there’s so much life even in the smallest of places.” Viktor smiled as placed his hand over Yuuri’s, prompting him to click on the stock photo of a group of humans laughing together as they laid on the grass. “It’s as if it doesn’t matter where you are. You can have a nice day regardless.”
Yuuri’s blush deepened at the way Viktor held his hand. Yuuri though had been aware of how his cheeks had already heated up the moment Viktor sat behind him and watched him scroll through pictures on Google. Yuuri turned and snuck a glance at Viktor’s face. His smile was fond as he stared at the photo, bright blue eyes glimmering softly.
Yuuri couldn’t help but smile too.
“…Viktor?” Yuuri was curious. “What’s it like on your planet? Since, your kind and mine don’t look too different, does that mean your planet is not as different as Earth?”
“Well…” Viktor placed a finger on his lip in contemplation. It was a cute habit that Yuuri had noticed over the past week since Viktor’s arrival. “I think if I were to compare it with a place here on Earth it would be very similar to a mix between a modern city and a medieval kingdom.”
“You mean…like Asgard?” Viktor watched the way Yuuri’s eyes lit up as he spoke.
“Even grander!” Viktor chuckled at Yuuri’s enthusiasm.
“Your planet must be really beautiful then, huh?”
“And yet there is still much to be desired.”
“Oh…I think it would not be the same context as what you deem as…hmm what’s the word? Ah! ‘home’.” Viktor smiled down at Yuuri. “It is a mere place where Makkachin and I live in. Nothing special.”
“Makkachin? Is Makkachin a relative of yours?” Viktor smiled amusedly at Yuuri, his eyes growing softer and warmer each time Yuuri asked a question.
“Well, you could say that. I guess Makkachin is the closest I have to a family.”
“Oh, you’d love her! She’s incredibly soft, her hair curls in the most adorable way. She always gives me kisses when I return home. She’s such a star. I’m sure you’ll love her too once you meet her.”
“Oh, Yuuri. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Hopefully, Makkachin will arrive here sooner. She’s being held up by my planet’s quarantine system to make sure she doesn’t bring anything infectious here on Earth.”
“I’m sure my parents will gladly accommodate her too. After all, they have practically adopted you now.” Yuuri shyly scratched his cheek. “Just tell us when she’ll arrive and we’ll set up a room for her.”
“Yuuri, it’s fine. Makkachin can sleep with me. One room is enough for the both of us.” Viktor hugged Yuuri from behind in gratitude.
Yuuri, on the other hand, was confused.
“Are you sure? I mean, your bed is pretty big but it would be more comfortable for two people to have–”
Viktor laughed lightly at Yuuri’s words, causing Yuuri to sputter.
“Yuuri, Makkachin is my pet. On Earth, you can probably liken her to a poodle except more ‘adaptable’.”
“O-oh. T-That’s settled then. Yes, yes, one room is enough.”
A comfortable silence fell over them but Yuuri still had a question nagging him at the back of his mind.
“Is Makkachin your only family?” Yuuri blurted out without thinking.
A few moments of silence passed, Yuuri’s heart beat erratically as he waited for Viktor to speak.
“…Yes.” Viktor tightened his hold around Yuuri, resting his chin on Yuuri’s shoulder.
Yuuri gulped, swallowing the growing lump in his throat before continuing.
“What about your parents?”
“They disappeared after I was born.” Yuuri watched as Viktor’s eyes shifted to a more somber blue, almost the color of the sky when it rains.
Yuuri allowed himself to place his hand over Viktor’s in consolation. Viktor in turn wrapped his arms even tighter around him.
“Frankly, there is not much I can tell you about ‘home’, Yuuri. The word ‘home’ in your culture’s context connotes a sense of warmth and belonging evoked through memories.” Viktor continued.
“However, I think the memories I have with you here make me feel warm, Yuuri. And that is why I think Earth is a thousand times better than wherever I came from.”
Yuuri felt the sincerity in Viktor’s words. His sweet words flooding his veins as he smiled.
“I can say the same to you, Viktor.”
Maybe someday, Viktor can call Earth his home too.
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