Is love still on the table

Void had felt like he couldn’t smile anymore. What happened to Eulogy and their failure at even finding a clue had his spirits low. He really was trying his hardest for his siblings but he was losing hope and he knew it. Seeing Plague now raised him up, and he welcomed the feeling of being alive. He buried his emotions when Plague wasn’t here, though guilt and hopelessness was more difficult to ignore. There was a huge sense of relief that washed over him as their eyes met, and it intensified as Plague helped to close the distance between them.

He knew that he missed the ivory pelted man, but seeing him here revealed just how much his heart yearned for him. Too much time had passed since they’d been together, but Void couldn’t bring himself to call off the search. Not even to be reunited with Plague. Dark ears fell to his skull and his vibrant gaze closed as Void leaned into Plague’s kiss. He didn’t even care that his question went unanswered, having him here in his arms again could dissipate his troubles for a few minutes. If bliss was a place it would have been right here.

Eventually Plague pulled away enough they could speak, and the confession brought a chuckle and Void’s arm up to pull Plague closer to his chest. His lips pulled back into a grin, an expression that seemed all but impossible now. It seemed like Plague wanted to be as close to him as Void wanted to be to Plague. Despite the frozen weather Void was warmed as Plague pressed into his neck.

He thought his heart might stop as Plague continued, profession impatience and… love. Void froze for a moment, feeling the truth in his words but still feeling the surprise at hearing them out loud. The longer they were apart the better he knew that Plague belonged beside him. A soft whine slipped from his lips as he squeezed Plague a little tighter in response. He buried his head in the soft white fur of Plague’s neck and embraced the sudden flood of emotions over him.

”Plague,” he said again, wondering if he’d ever tire of savoring his name. ”I’m glad you were, it’s been so hard this winter. I needed… You.” He spoke softly and held Plague tight as he whispered against the man’s ear. The last season had been one of the most difficult of his life, but having Plague here now rejuvenated his soul.