another ficlet for @akioukunโs seasons au ๐โ๏ธ
heโs not scared of the new summer, no. that would be stupid.
because despite the intensity of the new season, steveโs familiar with the heat - even if only the very end of it, when it begins to simmer instead of blaze, allowing him to move in and quiet everything with his chilly evenings and quiet breeze. the old summer never came around much; they left steve alone to his solitude, would make idle chat if the two of them ever crossed paths, polite and cordial as they blended together for that short period of time.
and that had been fine, because steve knew the numbness of winter better, anyway. he came to know and expect the way sheโd leave frost on his body in the early mornings, chilling him to his core with her unwavering strength โ something he had admired but could never possess, just like her. and her kisses had been freezing yet comforting, because steve knew barrenness as it lived in him.
and steve had accepted those cool winter kisses she gave him. maybe heโd loved them, once. but not anymore โ now, he didnโt mind them.
and he didnโt mind when she left him for the spring, really. it was okay. he saw the way she melted for the spring, happy and free in his arms. nothing really stays for autumn, anyway. he gets it.
but, what he doesnโt get, is why the new summer doesnโt keep his distance. all of the summers before him have never had such anโฆinterest.
and steveโs not scared, but he is hesitant. heโs never been so close to summer - to warmth - before.
billyโs not like the winter. heโs roaring with life and heat and he warms steveโs cold core. he reaches out but steve pulls away because heโs not used to it. heโs not used to the heat of life. heโs used to cold fingers and icy promises of rest and comfort.
he gets no rest with billy. his heart is stoked like a fire, stirring him up inside, makes him feel things he doesnโt feel ready for.
steveโs not scared of the new summer, but he is scared of the new feelings he literally feels blooming in his chest whenever billyโs around.
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Royality Week โค๏ธ๐ฉต
Day 7 Cuddles/Fluffy
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Fic and Art beneath the cut <3
Another addition to my Seasons AU
A/N: Warning, it is a little sad, but I tried to get the fluff in there at the end <3
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As days passed, work droned on. They both knew their jobs were important. It insured that each season ran properly in the human realm. But all the two could think of was each other, and how they yearned to be together.
There were two very distinct temperatures on each side of their border, Winter being cold, and Spring being warm.
They would meet there together as soon as the work day ended, holding hands and exchanging loving words.
However one day, that wasn't enough for Winter. He yearned to be closer to his love, Spring. So without a second thought to it, he crossed the border that divided them, the heat already pounding down on him.
He shook it off, trudging through the plush leaves and flowers that littered the ground, coloring it pink.
"Goodness... I had no idea it'd be quite so warm..." Patton muttered to himself, feeling as though he was melting under the hard gaze of the sun.
He took to his knees, resting in the shade of a helpful cherry tree, head coming to lay on the trunk.
"I will only be a moment... then I will come and find you my love..." He shut his eyes, the heat lulling him into a deep sleep.
When Winter awoke, he found himself laying in fluffy light blue snow. He sat himself up, hand coming to his forehead. He turned when he heard a gasp of relief.
"Oh thank the stars you're alright!" A pink figure sitting beside him exclaimed, moving closer and taking his hand. "I found you passed out beneath one of the cherry trees, and took you back to your half as soon as I saw you."
Winter frowned, hand gently squeezing Spring's. "I was coming to see you..." He explained, pressing their foreheads together.
Spring, Roman, shut his eyes as their foreheads met, holding his hands tight. "You know I come to visit you at the border every night... could you not have waited an hour more? At least then, you would have been safe."
Patton shook his head, arms wrapping around Roman's neck. "No, I wanted to be with you. Playing in the fields of flowers and holding each other close."
Spring frowned at this. "You could've died in the heat from just a few minutes on my side. I do not want to risk losing you for a few mere minutes."
Winter thought on his words then reluctantly sighed. "I understand."
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For a few days, their routines returned to normal, with them completing their daily tasks and meeting at night at the border.
One fateful night, Winter came to the border with a plan.
"Join me on my side." Patton pleaded, hands holding Roman's to his chest.
"Will I not freeze, and wilt away like my precious flowers?" He questions, eyes filled with yearning along with worry.
"I am able to take care of each lovely bud you have gifted to me. I am certain that I can keep you safe. It doesn't have to be for very long." He said in an attempt to coerce him, eyes shining with longing.
Eventually Spring relents, timidly stepping into the fluffy snow.
For the first few moments everything is fine, but then frost began to form on Spring's delicate skin.
Not wanting to have to separate so soon, Winter pulls Spring to a patch of trees. The two step into a small garden like area, full of frozen flowers.
"This is always the warmest place in my region. Surely you will be okay here." Patton explains, thumb gently touching a patch of frost on Roman's cheek.
Spring flinches a bit as the frost spreads and Winter is quick to remove his hand from his cheek.
In a moment of desperation, Winter removes his jacket, wrapping it around Spring and holding him close, hoping that would be enough to keep him warm.
"Patton I do not think this will work..." He muttered, growing weaker by the second. "You must take me back."
"I refuse!" Winter cried, hugging him as close as he could. "I want to be with you!"
"But we can't be together. Not like this anyway. I need to be in spring."
And so, with a heavy heart, Patton carried Roman back to his side of the border, gently placing him in the petals.
The frost slowly melted off of his cheeks and gradually he regained his strength. However, Winter watched with tears in his eyes.
"I did not mean to harm you."
Roman gave him a warm smile, sitting himself up fully and taking Patton's hands.
"I know my love. All you want is to be with me. I wish to be with you too. But it's dangerous. Until we find a safe way to cross, we must remain separated. Our only form of contact being here. At the border."
"I wish for more." Patton cried, hand touching his cheek once again. "I yearn for more."
"I know... I promise you, I will find a way."
Patton cried softly, their foreheads pressing to each otherโs.
"I am here for you. Always, my sweet, beautiful snowflake." Roman mumbled softly.
And in that moment he couldn't help himself. He pressed their lips together, a delicate burning sensation between them.
As he pulled back, his now frost-bitten lips turned up at the corners, smiling so fondly at the man before him.
"Oh Roman your lips I... I've hurt you again..." Patton uttered quietly, icy tears falling down his cheeks, freezing to his face.
Roman shook his head, smile still strong as he teared up a little. "I will be okay... it is a short moment of pain in exchange for a lovely, lasting memory. And right now, I only wish to do it more and more. Because I need you. All of you. In any way I can get..."
Winter hugged Spring just as close as he could, the two sharing soft, delicate kisses until the sun came up. Tears rolling down each of their cheeks but smiles on their lips.
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