Love Multiplies

Chapter 3

Hey, I forgot this existed ngl lol-...

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Heizou groggily opened his eyes, looking at his room that was lit up from the sun sneaking into his room via the window. He didn't know where he was and what time it was but memories slowly resurfaced. He finally remembered what had happened. He jolted up, staring at his clock that read "3:40 pm". He had unintentionally missed his first day of college.  He groaned, scooting off his bed but realised it was difficult to do.

He stared at his side, registering that Scaramouche was sleeping with him. A screech escaped his lips as he fell off of his bed. Scara jolted awake, alert as he frantically looked around. He realised a second later that he wasn't in his room and that Heizou was on the floor.

"W-Why are you in my bed?!?" Heizou yelled, still sitting on the floor.

Scara glared at him before simply getting up and walking out the door.

Heizou stared at the door for a few minutes before letting out an exasperated sigh. Laying down fully on his back now. He contemplated his existence before pulling himself upward. Walking over to his desk to check if he can somehow make up the work that he wasn't there for.

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Aether looked out his door, his brow furrowed as he stared down the hall. He watched Scara walk out of Heizou's room and into his own. What had happened?

He stared blankly at the hallway before walking out. He felt exhausted from the abundance of homework on the first day. He didn't know half of the stuff they were teaching! He did know he had two classes with Heizou and had the boy's work neatly organised on his desk. He picked up the packet before trudging over to the others room.

He slammed his side into the door as a way of "knocking". He struggled greatly to open the door but he eventually got it.

"Hey I have your work," he stated, glancing at the other.

Heizou only nodded, engrossed in his computer. He placed the work onto the burgundy-haired boy's desk, a soft thud admitting from it.

He nodded before heading out of the room, softly closing the door behind him. Stress overwhelmed him at the thought of returning to his work so he decided to do his one stress reliever, baking. He decided on baking some Sakura Shrimp Crackers. It was one of his favourite things to bake and he had purchased the ingredients for it beforehand. He knew how stressful college would be. Pulling out the ingredients he slowly became engrossed in his activity. Paying no mind to Venti who watched his every move.

He put the crackers into the oven, putting away all the ingredients back into their respective places. He turned over to Venti who was directly in front of him. Letting out a shriek that Venti just giggled at.

"Do you need something?" He asked, dusting flour off his apron.

"Can I have some when it's done?" Venti asked eagerly, vibrating with excitement as he salivated at the thought.

"Yeah but save some for everyone else," Aether laughed awkwardly, scratching his cheek as Venti nodded aggressively.

A few minutes later a ding was heard from the oven, Aether lazily stood up from the couch and made his way to the oven. He caught a glimpse of the dinner table and Venti was staring greedily at him. He felt anxiety overwhelm him since he was technically having a stranger try his baking. He internally hoped it met Venti's expectations as he grabbed an oven mitt from where it hung. The mouth-watering scent grew stronger as the oven's door opened. Aether carefully grasped the tray and placed it delicately on the stove. He waited a few minutes before placing the crackers on a plate and storing the rest in a bowl; covering the top with plastic wrap.

He placed the dish in front of Venti who took one cracker and taste-tested it. Aether anticipated the negative reaction but he was greeted by Venti—who was stuffing crackers into his mouth—complimenting him

Blush quickly enveloped his face as he covered his face with his hands. While Venti stuffed more food into his mouth and kept on complimenting.

"The food isn't that well made for your compliments," he responded, his blush subsiding slightly.

"Oh but it is!" Venti announced, wiping the crumbs from his face.

Aether only smiled, staring at Venti with gratitude in his eyes. Venti nodded, standing up abruptly and hugging the blondie. Blush rushed back to his face as he stared dazedly at Venti who was slightly shorter than him—stumbling over his words.

"E-Eh?"

"Just a thank you, you did cook us food last night and it seems like you'll be doing that for a while," Venti told him, letting the poor boy go as the blonde stared bewildered at him. 

Aether only nodded in response, prying Venti's hands off of him. He excused himself from the room and sped walked to his bedroom. Pressing his back to the door as he sighed. Staring at his desk, frowning. Grabbing the chair as he ungracefully plopped down on it and went back to his work.

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Heizou huffed as he finally finished his work.  Staring at the clock as the noises in the kitchen slowly faded. He took that as a queue that dinner was ready. Standing up and hearing the chair's legs scrapping against the hardwood ground. Walking out of his room and starting the walk to dinner. He took in the sight of an assortment of food laid across the table as Aether seemed to be bringing more and more of it. He stared at the Blonde, gratitude showing in his eyes as Aether looked away; blush evident on his features.

He sat down on one of the chairs, Venti sitting across from him impatiently waiting for everyone else to arrive. Slowly everyone left their rooms to come for dinner. Tensing up when he lay his eyes upon Scara. Scaramouche pretended that Heizou didn't exist as he sat next to Kazuha who sat next to Heizou. He gave Heizou a polite smile and Heizou only nodded in response. Xiao begrudgingly made his way to the table, sitting next to Venti which he immediately regret whenever Venti would gobble down his food. 

He stared at Heizou concerned but he only smiled. Aether eventually sat down and that allowed everyone, except Venti, to eat. Heizou cut into his steak and his taste buds exploded when he placed the meat into his mouth. His eyes shone as the food was tangy and delicious. He ate with a quicker pace, half savouring the food and getting away from the tension between him and Scara even if Kazuha was in between them. 

He finished quickly, excusing himself from the table as he washed his plate. He saw Venti appear from his peripheral vision. He finished cleaning his plate as Venti took up the spot where the sink stood. Towel dried the piece of glass before sending his thanks for the meal to Aether. The Blonde only smiled and nodded while Scara glared at him menacingly. 

He sped walked over to his bedroom. Collapsing onto the bed that lay in the corner of his room. Not bothering to change as drowsiness encased him. Closing his once half-lidded as and drifting off to sleep.

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A/N: Hello friends! Yeah I'm I haven't updated this much but a bunch of stuff went down and my life has been preoccupied recently. I have been lacking in the writing department and still have to finish a one-shot and another chapter for my Xiaother book. Are there any characters you want to see in this book or in this series? Well comment anytime and I'll consider it :D Alright, I'm feelin a little tired myself like Heizou so I'll finish this now. If u have seen my Xiaother book then do expect a chapter soon. It's been in the works for a few months now but Writers Block is real... Anygays see y'all soon!! (hopefully)