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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 2:14:45 GMT
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His eyes close, and there is silence.
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The deafening kind. The kind that is only interrupted by the faint and distant sound of falling water.
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So, he focuses on this sound, because there shouldn’t be silence right now.
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Silence is wrong.
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Silence is not what he had wished for when the idea of spending a weekend at the hot springs had been suggested to with a smile as they discussed vacation plans. And yet, here he is: alone in the quiet stillness of this warm pool, only silence and heat keeping him company.
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Where had things gone wrong?
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Why had it turned out this way?
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What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend has only added to his stress, and no amount of time spent in the sauna or getting massages seems capable of making all that fade away.
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Leaning against cold stone, Mars allows himself to sink ever so slightly deeper into the water, seeking its warm comfort.
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If only Cian were here with him, then maybe things would be better.


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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 9:04:07 GMT
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[attr="class","cian"]cian had planned on skipping the entire vacation altogether. he has no one to blame but himself as the consequences of his actions have eventually caught up to him. it was foolish of him to think that he could outrun them indefinitely.

but he could not shake the guilt nor the thought of how mars deserves better.

so the silence is soon interrupted by the opening of the door. with a towel wrapped around his waist, cian offers mars an apologetic smile as he approaches. the steam isn't nearly enough to hide the bruises on his face.

"i think i'm a little late."

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steep [sauna]
POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 9:29:59 GMT
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It’s the sound of Cian’s voice that pulls him back from the depths of his thoughts, because this is a sound that has become all too recognizable.
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At first, he thinks it to be no more than his imagination, but he quickly corrects himself: outdoors as they are, there’s a faint echo against stone, and this is too real to be a cruel trick played by his mind.
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Eyes open, and his honey-coloured gaze falls upon a familiar sight…
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”Cian.”
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Or, not all that familiar, since Cian doesn’t usually smile like that, and he definitely doesn’t usually look like someone just beat him up.
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What the hell happened?!
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Is he alright?
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Instead of asking, a hand is extended towards him even if there’s no way he can reach him from within the hot spring, concern painting its colours upon Mars' expression. ”Come?”
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He knows he has every reason to upset, he knows he should be after Cian called off their plans at the last minute and is now showing up without a warning when the weekend is almost over. But, how could he be upset? Not when Cian looks like this. Not when his smile is so apologetic.



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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 10:42:05 GMT
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[attr="class","cian"]a lot has happened, but that matters little in the moment. all he can focus on is mars, and the extended hand is more than enough to will him forward.

the distance between them is closed. his hand slips into mars' as he steps into the water, slow at first to adjust to the heat, but it doesn't take him long to adjust.

"i missed you."

the heat from the steam causes the still healing wound on his lip to sting a bit; he winces, though plays it off with a chuckle.

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steep [sauna]
POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 10:58:34 GMT
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The moment Cian’s hand takes his, there is a gentle squeeze, and despite all of Mars’ worry and concern, he can’t help but smile – if only so faintly.
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”I missed you too.”
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He had. He really had. Ever since he had first arrived at the hot springs, he had wished Cian were here with him.
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But, is this really what he wanted?
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Even when it’s like this?
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Once again: what the hell happened to him?
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Oh so gently, he pulls on Cian’s hand, if only to bring it closer to him and place a soft kiss upon the back of it. ”Wanna talk about it?” He asks quietly, a warm gaze finding Cian’s.

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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 12:04:03 GMT
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[attr="class","cian"]does he want to talk about it? not really. but should their roles be reversed, he'd want answers too. so, after a warm sigh, he nods, and looks mars in his eyes.

"i ditched one job too many. apparently, we're not allowed to do that."

he chuckles softly, bringing mars' hand out of the water to kiss as well.

"i'll be fine."

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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 12:37:13 GMT
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’Apparently, we're not allowed to do that.’
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Of course they’re not allowed to do that.
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Cian must have known this even before.
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When Team Rocket assigns a mission there are expectations that come with it, and to an extent, the value someone has to the organization depends greatly on the degree of success with which these jobs are fulfilled. Mars could wonder why in the world Cian would take such a stupid risk, but instead his mind is fixed on the other implication that comes with this:
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Someone hurt Cian because he ditched a job.
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It was a punishment.
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Blame it on the heat of the water and steam, but Mars’ blood boils at the mere thought of it. Who the fuck had hurt Cian like this?
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And yet, on the outside, this only expresses itself in the form of a slight frown, because Mars has had to learn to keep his emotions in check, and these days it takes a lot for him to lash out and give those emotions free rein. ”Cian…”
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Still, he can’t help but be annoyed. And worried. And fucking pissed off.
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”...Who was it?”
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Cian is here now, he says he will be fine, so why can’t Mars just let go of it? Why can’t he just allow himself to enjoy these moments?
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He sighs. ”Sorry… This is just fucked up. Does it hurt? Are you sure you’re okay?”
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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 13:47:53 GMT
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[attr="class","cian"]who was it?

"it doesn't matter, mars."

what's done is done, and cian can only do better moving forward. show his worth, or prove it, or whatever, he can't really remember the talk. either way, there's no use dwelling on the past. so he simply shrugs it off, intent on keeping the conversation moving.

to mars' question, he nods.

"yeah i've had a few days to recover. it's why i canceled in the first place."

he squeezes mars' hand, pulling him back into the moment.

"i'm fine. i'm here now."

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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 14:15:07 GMT
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It does matter.
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Of course it matters.
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It will always matter.
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But, Cian’s the one who’s hurt, Cian’s the one who had to go through all that, and if he doesn’t want to talk about it and just wants to focus on the moment, who is Mars to keep pushing for answers? He has always been selfish, but not selfish enough to ignore what Cian wants – if only because he truly does care about what Cian wants.
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”You should have told me about it back then, Cian. I wouldn’t have come here if I knew you were hurt.” He would have gone to check on him, because of course he would have.
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And yet, he leaves it at that, calmly moving closer through the water as he holds Cian’s gaze, offering a gentle smile.
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”I’m glad you’re here. I really fucking missed you.”
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It’s true, and his words are followed by a short yet honest laugh.

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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 14:58:12 GMT
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[attr="class","cian"]he should've, that much he knows now, but still, it's almost too easy to deflect.

"i didn't want to ruin your vacation."

and more importantly:

"i didn't want you to worry."

it sounds stupid to say out loud. but if anyone's able to soothe his worries, it's mars, and it happens oh so easily with that gentle smile of his.

he returns the laugh, equally as short.

"of course you did. it must've been so boring without me."

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Mars looks at him, and even though he smiles, he does raise an eyebrow at this.
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”The vacation that was supposed to be with you, you mean?”
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It hadn’t been ruined, per se, but it hadn’t been what Mars expected, even if he had made the most of it and there had still been some good moments…
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”I did worry, but that’s okay.”
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He had worried for much different reasons, but there’s no need to talk about that now. It’s nice to hear Cian laugh, short as the sound may last, and he’d much rather focus on that.
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Fuuuck. You have no idea!” Once more, he laughs, properly this time. ”I did spend time with some of my friends and stuff, but it really wasn’t the same without you.” Yes, he’s whining, because even Mars whines sometimes, and there’s even a slight pout that may not just be there solely for the sale of Cian.

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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 15:46:18 GMT
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[attr="class","cian"]the vacation that was supposed to be with you.

...yeah, that vacation. they'll have to talk about it some other time, he's sure, but for now, it's nice to focus on something else and to simply forget of the perils the past few days have brought him.

now, all he has to do is to focus on mars.

"yeah? aw, i had no idea you would've missed me this much."

chuckling softly, he reaches a finger out to poke at mars' cheek, teasing the pout that forms.

"tell me about your friends."

[attr="class","noodles"]KOztO|R8

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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 16:08:50 GMT
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Will they talk about it some other time?
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Probably. Especially considering the vacation plans they have, and the fact that Cian really needs to stop ignoring Team Rocket’s orders. For his own sake... because things could get much worse and Mars really doesn’t want to think about what the consequences will be next time he does something foolish like ditching a job.
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Of course, Mars would probably feel much different about all this if he knew he was the reason Cian ditched said job.
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Since he doesn’t know, there is no guilt and only worry, and he tries to ignore that feeling for the sake of enjoying this moment...
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”Cian, of course I’d miss you.” There is no shame in admitting this, for it’s the truth, and he smiles with these words.
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A smile that is also too quickly replaced by that pout that only deepens when his cheek is poked.
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Yet, with a chuckle, this too is quickly gone.
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”What do you wanna know? I texted a few of them to get massages and stuff, since I would have gotten bored all on my own.” He shrugs dismissively, because he really doesn’t want the conversation to linger on the fact that Cian was the reason he was alone. ”Have you ever had a hot stone massage?”


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POSTED ON Aug 24, 2021 17:00:14 GMT
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[attr="class","cian"]of course i'd miss you.

words bring them warmth that had been missing the past few days; it's warmth he's come to long for after experiencing so much of it with mars. it easily overpowers the heat of the sauna and it only seems to amplify as he leans against mars.

"dunno. anyone as cute as me?"

it's rare for cian to reveal his insecurities, let alone one as prominent as this, but it slips before he can catch it.

"no but that sounds lovely. can we do that next?"

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’Anyone as cute as me?’
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Mars has never known Cian to be insecure, and yet he can recognize that this question isn’t a simple joke. He glances at him, wondering what Cian is thinking when asking this. Is he worried? Is he jealous? Does he think Mars would prefer to be with someone else at these hot springs?
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That would be ironic, considering some of the things that crossed Mars’ own mind when thinking of why it was that Cian suddenly cancelled their plans.
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It seems both of them have things they have been worried about.
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So, Mars smiles, leaning in to place a quick and sweet kiss upon his cheek. ”No one’s cuter than you, Cian.”
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He means this.
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”Except me, of course, but we can ignore that for now.” A wink and smirk, because all of this shouldn’t be so serious. They should be having fun. They were supposed to come here to relax.
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”Sure. We can do anything you want.” This he also means, and his smile proves it. Even if the weekend is almost over, spending more time with Cian sounds lovely.
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It’s all Mars wanted.
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”Those stones can get really hot though.”



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