Under The Mask

Chapter twenty three: Dating Start

Here, have 465 7 words of the fluffiest floof (with a small sprinkle of angst). TW homophobia

Nightmare woke up to his boyfriend clinging to him. Nightmare still couldn't believe it. He was worried it was a dream or something. Hopefully not. He stroked his lover's face. That's right, his lover. Nightmare was glad that the first moments of his morning was with Cross, even if he was asleep. Well, not for long. Cross woke up seconds later. "Good morning, angel."

"Pff, I'm no angel." He sat up and kissed Nightmare. It felt so good to finally be his.

Nightmare, obviously, kissed back. "You keep telling yourself that, gorgeous." He kissed Cross' cheek. "So, do you want to stay here a bit or get breakfast?"

"Stay here." Cross pressed closer.

"Anything for you." Nightmare pet his back. Cross giggled and sat on Nightmare's lap.

"Hey, love?"

"Yes, darling?"

"I want to set down barriers, or y'know what makes us uncomfortable and stuff."

"Of course. Do you want to go first?"

"Yeah, uh, well I will tell you about those scars just, not now." Nightmare nodded. "And that's really it. So please don't ask about them."

"Right. And I know you get uncomfortable when I. . . Uh, you know, that time I licked your neck and stuff." He felt awkward.

"Yeah. . ."

"Alright, uhm, let's see. I don't really like being left alone much, I suppose. I'm not entirely sure of all of it right now, but I'll alert you when I know."

"Okay." Cross held himself close to Nightmare again, obviously wanting affection. Nightmare kissed him and nuzzled his neck.

"I really can't f**king believe it. I mean, I never thought I'd even fall in love."

"Until I came." Cross replied proudly.

"Obviously." He rolled his eye. He pulled back so Cross was laying on top of Nightmare. "Well, I suppose we should have our first date, huh?"

Cross blushed. "Yeah, I guess..."

"You sound unsure."

"Just nervous."

"Oh, well, you have nothing to worry about." He smiled and kissed his now official partner.

"Thanks." Cross held Nightmare's cheek and rubbed small circles with his thumb. He blushed more and Nightmare leaned into Cross' touch. And way more as Nightmare put his own hand on top of Cross' while closing his eyes.

He pulled him down to the side, making Cross yelp. Nightmare held him close. "Anytime, love."

"I love you." Cross admitted randomly. He hugged Nightmare.

"I love you, too-"

"Brother? Are you awake?"

Cross practically jumped. Nightmare quickly covered Cross with the blanket and shot up. "Sorry-!" Dream knocked on the door. Cross peaked out.

Sh!tSh!tSh!t. Cross repeated in his head. Nightmare pulled down the blanket again and walked to the door. "What the f**k do you want, Dream?"

"Well, you should be up by now, breakfast is getting cold."

"Fiiine, I'll be down in a minute." He rolled his eye and grit his teeth. "Go away."

"You're always so grumpy in the morning..." Dream said to himself as he walked away.