Chapter Text
"Urgh... How did the princess take care of her hair."
After the incident at the library, Riddle came back to his room. It was past midnight and he had yet to do his night routine, starting with a good bath. While the lantern spectacle was one of the most beautiful things he saw, the journey was exhausting. He was sweating, his clothes sticking to his body due to the sweat and was about to have a mental breakdown as his extremely long hair was hanging everywhere in the bathroom so as to not let it touch the floor.
While the clothes Vil prepared weren’t difficult to take off, washing all his hair in one go in the bath was quite a challenge. I should’ve taken a shower instead. Curses. However it was too late to change as his body was already soaked in the warm water.
Suddenly a gentle knock could be heard on the other side of the door. Only one person could come into his room at such a late hour and he smiled in relief.
“Riddle, it’s me. Are you already in the bath?”
“Good evening Jade and yes I am. You can enter though.” The little Housewarden answered with a smirk.
“Then, please excuse me.”
The door opened and Jade made his appearance, already changed into his pajamas. Since they started dating, Riddle has been more soft towards the obligation of respecting the 810 rules, particularly those that could affect his love life. It was not uncommon for Jade to leave Octavinelle in secret to spend the night at Heartslabyul, as it can be seen by the presence of some of his clothes and other products in the Housewarden’s closet as well as an additional toothbrush in the bathroom. Of course, their closest friends and Floyd were aware of their little transgression but they all promised to not tell a word to the Headmage. Riddle also ordered that none shall disrespect the curfew to appreciate his alone time with his new boyfriend who was more than happy to indulge his lover’s desires.
“You outdone yourself with this potion, Riddle.” Jade said, walking towards the bathtub.
“It’s not like I had the luxury to fail. The necessary ingredients are very rare and expensive. It’s thanks to Kalim that we succeeded in getting them.”
“I see. It’s a shame you have to cut it.”
“Haha. I must admit it was quite fun to get down from the building by jumping through the window.”
“You know, I really love to see you happy. You have a beautiful smile.”
“You say that everyday. Now, can my eel help me wash my hair, please?” Riddle asked, adjusting himself to let Jade sit.
“If you don’t mind me seeing you naked, I’ll do it.”
Riddle said nothing more, Jade already being aware that he had the permission to touch his lover to his heart’s content. Before being with the Vice Housewarden of Octavinelle, he had no idea how much he liked physical contact, though it was more like he craved Jade’s touch. They never saw each other completely naked but only partially when they had swimming classes. Riddle suddenly blushed as he remembered that, though he didn’t actually see the thing, he already saw its shape and size through his boyfriend’s brief in the morning. Not only did the Housewarden find himself looking at it when the owner wasn’t watching but he recently wanted to touch it to know what it feels like. However, he won’t do it until he was sure he got Jade’s consent to do so.
“What are you thinking about? Your face is as red as an apple.” Jade noticed, carefully washing Riddle’s beautiful long hair.
“N-Nothing! It’s nothing, I swear.” Riddle immediately answered, hiding his embarrassment in the white foam.
“Riddle, you need to be more honest with what you want. I’ll do anything for you if it’s in my capacity.”
It definitely WAS in Jade’s capacity but he wasn’t actually going to say to his lover that he wanted to see and touch his private parts. Even if it was in front of him, what should he do? It was in these kinds of moments that Riddle regretted not knowing the things some kids his age were into. To be honest, it was natural that such a subject was not in his education. There was no shame in being inexperienced and, after all, Jade would never reproach it to him as he was also ignorant of this topic. Both of them didn’t know what love was in the first place, a fact that gave them a really hard time until months ago.
“You know, when I saw you in the library, I really wanted to reenact the princess’ fairytale.” Jade said, starting to wash another portion of the other’s hair.
“Oh? Why is that?”
“I found the idea of saving you really romantic. Unfortunately, I don’t have what it takes to play the thief as I’m not at ease when I’m not on land.”
“You don’t have to pressure yourself. I really loved it when you arrived with this… mask out of nowhere. And you looked like a thief sitting at the edge of the window with this little mischievous smile of yours. Though I was worried at first, it was also kind of funny to see you struggling with Azul on your brooms.”
“Oya? You’re so cruel to make fun of me while I’m devoting myself to taking care of you.”
“I’m sorry. You were just so adorable.” Riddle laughed, popping a bubble in front of Jade’s nose.
Jade laughed and went to get a towel to dry Riddle’s hair. After taking off as much water as he could, he lifted his lover to get him out of the bathtub and placed him in the center of the room. As the twin turned around to fetch Riddle’s robe, the latter arranged his hair to cover the front of his body. Though he strived to be perfect in everything, Riddle didn’t like the reflection of his body. Each time he looked at his bare chest, he couldn’t help but let out a grunt of dissatisfaction. I’m too thin. I can’t even grow muscles despite giving my all in PE classes. Beside him, Jade was perfection: tall, strong, well-built with a god-like body. Riddle wasn’t envious of the twin but, sometimes, he thought that he could be better looking to stand proudly beside Jade.
“Why are you hiding your body, Riddle?” His boyfriend questioned.
“I don’t really like it, that’s all.”
“May I ask why?”
“It’s just… I can’t seem to have the same results as the others despite my efforts. It makes me look like a child.”
“Hmm… I see.”
Before he knew it, Jade gently grabbed all his red hair, letting it fall on Riddle’s bare back and, with one swift movement of his magical pen, cut the excess to give the red-haired man his original cut.
“Jade-”
“While I assure you that you’re always right for a lot of topics, allow me to contradict you for this. Please, look in the mirror.” The twin turned Riddle’s face for the latter to confront his reflection.
Jade took both of Riddle’s wrists and held them together behind his back, exposing him in a way that made him blush in embarrassment.
“You’re beautiful Riddle, just like a pretty red rose holding the morning dew between its petals. Though you lack height and muscles, it doesn’t matter to me because I love you as you are and I won’t trade you for anybody in this world. When you stand before me, we complete each other. Can you see it?”
Riddle nodded, emotions rushing in him as Jade continued.
“No matter what everyone else thinks, to me, you’re perfect. Just as a tiny and precious mushroom, I’m going to cherish you.” The merman concluded, wrapping his arms around Riddle before kissing the top of his head.
“Thank you, my love. Wait… does that mean I have competition? Aah, I remember the beautiful mushrooms you’re keeping in your terrariums. I have tough opponents.” Riddle laughed, dressing in his night clothes with Jade’s assistance.
“They’re not even close to you. You’re the most beautiful and the prettiest of my collection.”
After their night routine, the two of them were finally ready to go to bed, Riddle having regained some energy with all these compliments and Jade’s numerous touches each time he applied a product on his face, saying that he must remove the excess. Riddle had never been so happy in his 17 years of existence as he discovered that being pampered by his boyfriend was his new favorite thing alongside taking care of hedgehogs. Was it how they felt when they were being pet? How lucky they are. He wished this relationship happened earlier as Jade would have perhaps got the first place. Well, he’s irreplaceable now. The twin had, in reality, nothing to be envious about.
“Now that I think about it, do I belong to you now? You said that I’m part of your precious collection.” The red-haired student smirked, pushing the merman on his king sized bed.
Jade catched Riddle as the latter started to straddle him. After a little laugh, he switched their positions, pinning the other on the mattress.
“Only if you want to. In my case, you should know that I’m already all yours.” The twin murmured before kissing his head.
“You know my answer but I can repeat myself. I’m yours.”
“You never cease to amaze me with the way you make me feel each time these kinds of words pass your pretty lips.” Jade whispered, stroking Riddle’s bottom lip with his thumb.
Riddle suddenly felt hot, guessing that it must be the temperature of the room combined with Jade’s warmth. He looked at his lover’s face and saw that his pupils were dilated, with his breathing becoming irregular. His gaze traveled discreetly towards the twin’s crotch and saw a visible tent inside his pants. Riddle gulped before hooking his arms behind the other’s neck and urged him to come closer.
“I… I feel very strange. Did you turn on the heating?” Jade asked confused, his cheeks slightly pink.
“No but… I want… I want you to hold me tight in your arms tonight…”
“I was going to ask if I could.”
“Then do it.”
Jade kissed once again his forehead and fell beside him, trapping the other in his arms. Though their bodies were pressed together, it was not enough for Riddle. He wanted more but for now, this will have to do.
…
The first rays of sunlight pierced through the red curtains of the room, directly warming Riddle’s cheeks. His eyes opened and the first thing he saw was Jade’s handsome face, sleeping peacefully with his body still attached to the Housewarden’s with one of the latter’s legs hooked around his hips.. As usual, they were both in the same state in their pants, and Riddle couldn’t help but look again. The moment he started to move a bit, he could feel Jade’s poking his behind, eliciting a little noise out of his mouth. He adjusted his grip on the merman, trying not to wake him up by moving but curiosity took over, making him go down a little again to lightly press his entrance against Jade’s morning erection. It was weird but at the same time kind of pleasant. However, Riddle also felt a certain sense of fear as he estimated that this was the size of half of his stomach and wondered how such a thing could go inside of his tiny body. It will hurt, he had no doubt about it. But, he was willing to try with Jade, if the latter also wished to.
Just as he was going to stop, Jade’s hands traveled down his body until his waist. Gripping his sides, Jade pushed him down while moving his own pelvis up. Riddle covered his mouth, stopping the strange sounds from coming out. His lover’s eyes were still closed but he could see the little twitch of his brows and the acceleration of his breathing. He felt himself blush and his eyes watered. At this rate, they were both going to taint their pants.
“J-Jade, ah…wake…up…ngh…”
“Riddle…feels good…so good.”
“Jade!” The red-haired cried out in pleasure.
“Riddle?! Ah!”
Jade stopped at the last second, stopping them from finishing in their underwear. They were both panting, trying to catch their breath.
“I’m so sorry. Are you okay?” Was the first thing he asked, visibly concerned.
“Y-Yeah. I’m just lightheaded.”
“You’re red as well. Ah, we’re both sweating. Should we take a shower together?”
“Yes please but, if it’s okay, I would like my morning cuddles first.” Riddle smiled, opening his arms as an invitation.
“How can I resist when you look at me like that?”
“You can’t.”
Riddle was right once again as Jade took him back in his arms before he landed another kiss on his forehead.