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Cross slipped his shirt over his head. Nightmare was currently in the washroom, so Cross was changing his clothes. "I know you're watching," Cross called out to Nightmare, who was behind him. "You prev." He leaned over to grab his shirt on the bed, but it seemed like the blanket ate it.
"I'm not looking in that way," Nightmare paused. "Just. . . Admiring. . ." He went over and gently held him from behind. "Seriously, darling," A pair of arms wrapped around Cross' waist. "Your body is. . ." Nightmare looked for the right words. "Gorgeous. . ."
"Th-thanks. . ." Cross looked away.
"I know you don't like it much, I can tell, but I'm here to tell you how beautiful you are." Nightmare kissed his shoulder. He sighed, looking at Cross for quite a while. "I. . I'm speechless, that's how gorgeous you are. I can't even begin to put in words how much you mean to be, or begin to describe your beauty. . ." Nightmare sighed, looking for the right words again. He always thought twice before talking to Cross, afraid he might upset Cross by accident. "I could be with you for years upon years and never get tired of your looks, or you."
"I mean, I haven't had a glow up yet, maybe never, but we'll see." Cross chuckled, smiling at his boyfriend through the mirror.
Nightmare laughed, then realized the others' aura had no lie in it. "Wait, you're serious?"
"Yeah?"
"You? A stunning blessing to this Earth, haven't had your glow up yet?" Nightmare asked, confused. "Your beauty is already beyond compare. . ." Nightmare stuffed his face in Cross' shoulder. "Fuck, I don't think I'd be ready for that."
Cross chuckled again, his blush rising. "Like I said, we'll see."
"Is it okay if I. . ." Nightmare muttered the last bit.
"Hm?"
"Can I kiss your scars. . ?"
"Of course." Cross smiled. Nightmare smiled back and sat Cross down at the edge of the bed. He sat on the floor on his knees in front of Cross. Nightmare started with his waist, then trailed up to his neck and shoulders. Eventually kissing his lips.
"I love you, gorgeous. . ."
"I love you, too, darling."
