26 - Showtime!

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My second chance is finally here. Everyday Oslac and I wake up together, I know it's gonna be a wonderful day. We spend a lot of time helping the villagers since our new home's construction is finished. The village continues to grow and bustle with more life. The villagers started taking care of all types of animals for food or resources and such. They also started growing crops again. Travelers started settling down in the village which meant that new homes needed to be built. It also meant that the villagers needed a new mayor. Someone to lead them with a strong voice and balled fist, but also with a gentle heart. I had to decline. Being mayor seemed stressful and I was just getting used to not doing anything and just hanging out with Oslac at the river or the fields. They had to choose someone else.
   I slowly open my eyes whilst in the arms of my lover. We lay on our sides, facing each other on the bed so that the first thing we wake up to is each other. His left arm snakes over my waste. He snores softly through his mouth, a wonky smile on his face as drools stains the pillow. Hah. Gross. I sigh as I sit up, stretching a bit as I gently throw my legs over the edge of the bed. It's a beautiful morning. The sun shines bright through the windows, enhancing the wooden floor's features. It's been getting very sweaty lately so Oslac and I have been sleeping almost fully naked. All we wear are our undergarments. I'm not used to wearing it but if it's considered normal then I'm fine with getting used to it. Plus, I can understand the use of it. They're basically a shorter and tighter version of shorts, but also more thin and smooth in material. It's very comfortable. They're…genius! I had to get some measurements of Oslac and I before trying to make them, making sure they were light and comfortable enough.
   Anyways, enough talk about undergarments…today is the day! A celebration is being held in the village in honor of us and our victory! I have a feeling today is gonna be an amazing day! Maybe even the best day of my life! I'm gonna go out there and have fun with my friends! I better get ready. I look at Oslac who still snores audibly as he lays on his side. I gaze lovingly at him as I watch his chest rise and fall, admiring literally every feature of him. I put on white cotton shirt with a light blue button up before putting on a pair of jeans and a belt.
   I smile with glee before jumping back onto the bed and hovering over Oslac, looking over him as he continues to sleep. He's perfect. He's new to everything yet so excited to try everything. He didn't even know men couldn't get pregnant. I wonder what his childhood was like. He must've been all alone. I caress his cheek with my right hand as I sit on the bed on my knees. I bit my lower lip as he shifts in his sleep. I pet his ears quietly, just thinking about the memories we've made together. His eyes slowly open and look up at me with a shimmer and glow. He seems surprised to see me looming over him like this.
   "Finally." I lean down, giving him a sweet kiss on the lips.
   He kisses back, beginning to carefully sit up on the bed in order to not break the kiss. We both close our eyes. His left hand holds me by the back of my head to keep me from escaping the amazing show of affection. Instinctively, our tongues meet at each other's lips, making the kiss more fierce and meaningful. I move to sit on my heels, pushing him away from me from his shoulders. I breathe a little bit more quickly after that passionate kiss. He looks into my eyes with lust, a knowing grin on his lips.
   "You look so handsome…" Oslac compliments as he eyes me up and down.
   "When will I ever not look handsome?" I say in a humor-filled tone.
   He snorts with half-lidded eyes before responding. "Yeah…never~" He grins flirtatiously.
   "And I can say the same for you!~" I chuckle.
   I sigh as I smoothly climb into his lap, my hands still resting on his shoulders. His tail speeds up, wiggling rapidly.
   "Did I ever ask you how you got that scar on your right eye?" I ask, making eye contact with him.
   The room fills with a dense tension of lust.
   "I don't think so." He chuckles as his hands snake down and hold me by my hips. "I got it from a damned skeleton who thought they were better than me. They lost in battle but managed to get a cut on me. Barely." He snorts.
   Oslac looks into my eyes with a flushed expression, eagerly waiting for me to do something or say something.
   "We gotta go help with setting up everything today for the celebration." I smirk.
   He blinks in shock as I hop off of his lap, placing my feet on solid ground before standing up.
   "Later, handsome."
   Oslac sighs and crosses his arms with a disappointed expression. "You still haven't even kept your first promise." His ears drooped.
   "Oh fuck. You're right. I completely forgot about that."
   I look at him with a sincere expression while he looks at me with a grumpy expression.
   "I'll make it up to you." I chuckled as I threw his pants onto the bed. "Good things come to those who wait. Prove that  you deserve it~" I wink.
   This seems to get his hopes up. He smiles lovingly at me as he puts on his clothes. I wait for him so we can go out together.
   "You really thought males could get pregnant and give birth to a child …?" I chuckle.
   "Yeah…" Oslac stands up and puts on a light brown shirt. "Maybe one day, you can teach me about that stuff. I don't know how any of it works."
   "Haha sure. That would be fun." I put on my socks and boots before stretching a bit.
   Oslac eventually finishes dressing up. His outfit consists of a light brown sleeveless shirt that can be tightened near the neck with threads and loose leggings. He managed to block out his desires. That somehow makes him even more attractive.
   "How handsome!" I look him up and down before looking into his eyes with a soft smile. "They're gonna love you."
   "Hah!" Oslac exclaims abruptly and crosses his arms over his chest. "I don't care if they love me or not." He says confidently, his chin held up high.
   "Good." I grab his hand into mine. "Let's go."
   We walk downstairs and to the front door, exiting the bright home. It's sunny and hot out today. Oslac seems unbothered, though. We walk to the center of the village, walking by the newly built houses designed by Alex and Steve. So many new villagers are still settling in. As we walk to the center of the village, chatting quietly, people spot us. Some smile and wave and we wave back. Others just stare at Oslac in fascination, mostly the new villagers. And others look at me in disgust. I can't say I'm surprised and I don't blame them. The village is busy with people scrambling all around in preparation for the celebration ceremony. Children laugh and run up and down the roads in excitement, some crouch down on the grass off to the side of the road, inspecting bugs or running around as well. But I'm starting to get really comfortable at the odd stares people are giving me.
   "I'm so excited!" Oslac practically squeals. "There's gonna be food, right? I'll make sure to not eat anything until the celebration! Are you excited?" He eagerly beams down at me.
   His eyes glisten with pure glee. It's so adorable. We eventually make it to the center of the village where it's the busiest.
   "Yea. I'm excited."
   Oslac looks around, his eyes still shining with excitement. He spots something and grabs my hand gently before pulling me with him.
   "Our friends!"
   I chuckle as I run with Oslac on the outer area of the center of the village to avoid people. Eventually we come to a stop and Oslac lets go of my hand.
   "Oslac! Y/N!!!" Alex turns around with a big smile as well.
   She wears brown leggings and a green shirt with brown layered over the edges of the neck area and bottom of the sleeves, also allowing view of her neck and collarbone. Her green eyes shine brightly like emeralds. Her hair is as I remember, a bright orange color, tied in a ponytail. It's very slightly messy.  She immediately pulls me into a tight hug, before quickly moving back to look at my face, her hands holding mine as our bodies are still close.
   "God it's so great to see you!" She chuckles excitedly. "Lookin' sharp! Dressing to impress, huh?" She gently punches my left shoulder before placing her hand on her hips.
   "Right back at you!" I blush lightly. "You l-look beautiful!" I stutter nervously.
   We continue to talk about our relationships with our lovers as the other two, Oslac and Steve, chat merrily as well. Steve looks less rough than before, his brown short brown hair neat and straight. He wears a teal colored shirt with blue jeans and boots. Alex and I continued to talk but I can't help but feel people's eyes on me. Some people also peer conspicuously at Oslac, whispering stuff to each other. My discomfort must've been obvious because Alex became suspicious.
   "Is everything alright?" She says with a softer smile.
   I sigh as I look into her eyes before telling her my worries.
   "I'm worried people are going to treat Oslac differently. People have been giving us some stares…"
   Alex stands up tall with one hand on her hip while the other one rests, looking around. As Alex looks around, the people stop looking at us, trying to act like they weren't just staring at us. She sighs as she looks back at me.
    "Don't worry. Most of them are just curious about Oslac." She says in a quieter, more stern tone. "Can you blame people for being curious? A human and a piglin? It's not everyday you see a piglin brute, let alone get this close to it. And of course there's gonna be criticism from people who don't approve. Don't worry about those people. They will never understand the love you two have for eachother." She chuckles with a sincere look in her eyes.
   I sigh with a supporting nod to show that she has comforted me in these confusing times. Alex and I eventually approach Steve and Oslac to make our duos merge.
   "Hey Y/n!" Steve says in a friendly tone, extending one hand out for me to shake.
   "Hi Steve!" I slap my left hand into his, shaking his hand firmly with a soft smile.
   "Whew! You got a tough grip." He comments as he brings his left arm back, crossing it over his right arm.
   "Yeah. You wouldn't believe the stuff I put myself through to get some muscle…" I scratch the back of my head with a light blush.
   I didn't notice it, but Alex isn't standing by my side anymore, replaced with Oslac. He stands on my right and throws his left arm behind my neck, resting his hand on my shoulder as he pulls me closer to him. I was slightly confused. He looked down at me with a smirk and cocky look in his eyes.
   "Yeah. You're pretty impressive for a human."
   "Was that racism?" I challenge him with a perked brow.
   "N-no. I'm just saying that most humans aren't muscled enough to compete with me!"
   I chuckled and rolled my eyes. Of course not. Alex and Steve look at eachother with knowing smiles after sitting through the interaction between Oslac and I. The duo chuckles discreetly.
   "Sucks to be the only girl in our group." Alex sighs. "I don't know what you guys go through so It's hard to relate!"
   "It's okay. Y/n is like the girl in our relationship! You can relate to him!" He teases with a snort.
   Alex and Steve look at eachother wide eyed before Alex bursts out in a storm of laughter, Steve chuckling with her.
   "HE CALLED YOU A GIRL!!! BAHAHAHA!!" She laughs loudly.
   I cross my arms over my chest, a smile appearing on my face at seeing them laugh.
   "It really wasn't that funny…." I looked at her with an unamused expression.
   "THE MORE YOU THINK ABOUT IT THE FUNNIER IT BECOMES…! AHAHAHA!! " She continues to laugh.
   I sigh before looking up at Oslac. He squeezes my shoulder with a smirk as he waits for my response to his teasing, exhaling proudly. His tail wags happily behind him. Oh. I know what'll wipe that stupid grin off his face. I reach my left hand up to his face, pulling himself down by his left tusk. I bring him down to my level so that I can tell him something in his ear. He doesn't seem to resist.
   "That wasn't very nice. Keep pushing it and you're gonna regret it." I whisper before letting go of his thick tusk with a little wink.
   I say it like I'm threatening him with physical harm, but he obviously knows what I meant when I winked. He blinks in surprise as he stands up straight and tall again. He snorts before his smirk reappears. We make strong eye contact as I wait for his response. He sighs before gently placing his hands on my shoulders and turning me slightly so that we are now facing each other.
   "Sorry. Will you forgive me?" He leans down, his face close to mine with a softer smile.
   "That's what I thought." I grinned as I cupped his face.
   He slowly leans closer until our lips touch ever so softly. He moves his body closer into mine. We separate and all I can feel is a blissful feeling spread throughout my body, making me feel as if my body was filled with warm cotton. Oslac smirks mischievously as he leans his upper half towards me, his arms moving low. At first, I think he's going to grope me in public, but I'm shocked when my feet leave the ground. Oslac hugs my knees with both of his arms and carries me up from the fold of my knees. I'm basically sitting on his forearms. A warmth spreads throughout my face as he carries me confidently and effortlessly. The cold wind gently brushes against me as I look around the village. Four long tables are set up around a big fire in the middle of everything. Food doesn't decorate the tables yet. I look down at Oslac as he looks up at me like he's known me all his life. I chuckle happily as I cup his face again, the wind lightly blowing my hair. I kiss him again and close my eyes, this kiss feeling more magical. Oslac greedily accepts the kiss, enjoying it as much as I am. His lips are so smooth against mine. I pulled my lips off of his, looking into his puppy eyes filled with pure love for me.
   People are still looking at us in disgust. I feel embarrassed and uneasy as I put my head down. Oslac notices almost immediately.
   "Hmmm?? Was the kiss that bad?" Oslac teases. "What's wrong?"
   "S-sorry. People are giving us looks…" I sighed. "Put me do-down…please."
   Oslac crouches in order to be able to gently place me on the ground.
   "Who cares about them?" The brute tries to reassure me. "They don't know us." His smile falters.
   I sigh as I get lost in the background noise of the busy village. People running around, talking or laughing.
   "Yeah." I chuckled. "But I don't blame them or take it personally. They'd understand if we explained or something but right now I just look like a human who tamed a clueless brute for my own benefit…" I rubbed my left shoulder with my right hand.
   Oslac scratches his head, trying to think of a solution. Oslac sighs and nonchalantly looks off to the side at something.
   "You may be overthinking it a bit…" He smiles and looks at me again.
   "Y-yeah. Sorry. Let's just…help out with the preparations and enjoy our night." I muster up a smile.
   He leans down again, his right hand holding me by the back of my head while his left hand rests on my shoulder. He pushes himself deep into the heartwarming kiss, making me forget about my surroundings for a couple seconds before he pulls back and stands up straight again.
   "Hey are you guys done kissing yet? We need some help with some more benches. C'mon." Alex chuckles.
   I look at Oslac with a flustered expression and a giggle before following Alex. Oslac follows closely behind me, looking around curiously. We spent the morning helping with the preparations, barely even working up a sweat. Oslac carries the tables and benches effortlessly. After everything was set up, the plates and dishes of food began gracing the tables. Vegetables, meats, fruits, poultry, dairy, and many other types of foods are placed on the tables, steaming hot under the now warm sun. By this time, the sun is starting to set. I decided to head to the river to wash up a bit and cool down. I look up at Oslac with a wink before I jog to the river. Of course, Oslac curiously follows.
   I beat Oslac to the river but it didn't take him long to catch up.
   "Ahah!" Oslac pants loudly. "I could barely breathe with all those people around!" Oslac chuckles.
   I kneel down in front of the river before splashing the cool water on my face.
   "Hey Y/n! Guess what!" Oslac squeals excitedly.
   Before I can even say what, he tells me.
   "People like me! They think I'm cool and ask to touch my muscles!"
   I blink a bit, freezing up. People are touching him? They're…admiring him? I've got to see this for myself.
   "O-oh wow really?" I chuckle nervously at the thought of other people touching my brute as I wash my hands in the river.
   "Yeah! Doesn't that make you happy?" He snorts as he sits next to me in front of the river.
   I sigh. They're just curious. You don't own Oslac. He is not property.
   "That's great!" I smile brightly at him. "I was scared people would be afraid of you."
   "Yeah! Some do seem to be intimidated by me, but they still come close anyways! People are warming up to me!" He squeals in pure excitement.
   "My brute is getting popular~" I give him a gentle kiss and a hug.
   "Y-yeah!" Oslac licks my cheek.
   I stand up straight and tall again and so does Oslac. He's so eager and hopeful. It's so cute! I give Oslac another big hug, embracing him tightly.
   "You're such a handsome and cute brute. No wonder everyone likes you."
   "Hehehe!" He stands proudly at the barrage of compliments I throw his way. "I can't wait to fuck you!~" His beaming eyes hold a small glint of lust.
   "Haha…" I forced an awkward chuckle as the memories of our first time flash in my mind.
   We walked back to the village, Oslac following very closely behind me. He's in a really good mood. It makes me SO happy to see him like this. Unbelievably happy. He notices me looking back at him and looks down with a grin and a wink. His tail wags at a decently quick pace, his ears pointed up in anticipation. His snout twitches as we make it back to the center of the village. Everything seems to be set up. Oslacs eyes almost seem to glow as he smells the dishes of food, forgetting about his desires momentarily. I see Alex stand up from one of the long tables on the path that would be leading to the castle if it were still there. I grab Oslacs hand, guiding us through the maze of people until we make it to the tables. Alex sits to my left and Steve sits to her left while Oslac sits to my right.
   "Close your mouth Oslac. Be patient." I chuckle as I squeeze his hand before letting go of it.
   "Where did you guys go?" Alex crosses her arms with a smirk. "Kissing in the woods? Didn't take you for that kind of person, Y/n…"
   "Haha no. We went to wash our hands in the river. Hygiene is important."
   "First time I've heard an actual man say that." Alex laughs.
   "I'm right here, Alex." Steve grumbles.
   "So you didn't see me as 'that kind of person', but you saw Oslac as that kind of person?" I raise a brow as I bring up what she said earlier.
   Alex looks up at Oslac as Oslac also perks a brow in confusion. "Hmmm? What kind of person am I??" He says, sounding genuinely confused.
   "You're a good person. That's the kind of person you are. Or should I say you're a good brute?" I place my right hand on Oslacs thigh, gently rubbing up and down very gently, my hand barely touching his pants as it glides against it.
   This seems to grab his attention, letting Alex off the hook. Maybe I shouldn't have told Alex what kind of man Oslac truly is. Then again I consider her a really great friend so I don't know anymore. Maybe I should just keep that private stuff to myself from now on. But to be honest, it's really fun to talk about Oslac with Alex. No criticism of course, because there's literally nothing to criticize about Oslac. He's quite literally perfect. Well…maybe his sex drive is something to criticize. Oslac scooches closer to me until our thighs are touching. He snakes his left arm around my body, giving me a side hug and pulling me closer into his body. Jeez I can still feel people watching us.
   "There!" Alex sits up tall and looks towards the bonfire in the middle of all the tables.
   "That's the new mayor…" Steve comments.
   Oslac and I both look at the bonfire and we spot a lady wearing a floral patterned dress. She seems young but old at the same time. Her hair is brown and she's a bit petite. Everyone quiets down and looks towards her direction. She holds a cup of a liquid in her hand. She takes a deep sigh before talking.
   "Good evening everyone! My name is Lauren Haggard, but you all may call me Ms. Haggard!" She says with a cheery tone and a unique accent. "Some of you may already know this, but I will be the new mayor of this village, which means I take responsibility for you all. I'm taking over for Mr. Dorf as I was a good friend of his." She smiles at all the tables, her voice loud enough for everyone to hear.
   She pauses and takes a sip of her liquid from the cup she's holding.
   "She seems nice." Alex says.
   "Yeah." I agree.
   "Mr. Dorf was an amazing mayor and a very nice man. He will be missed by me and many others. But that's not what we're here to talk about." She clears her throat. "Tonight is a celebration of how we won our independence back by fighting against those trespassers. Most of us were there when everything was happening, but some of us are new. To summarize everything, we only won back our independence because of a man named Y/n and his allies. Alex, Steve, and a piglin brute named Oslac."
   I look up at Oslac. He blinks a bit before looking back up at Ms. Haggert.
   "Horrible things were happening to us and we were slowly dying off. We needed someone to help us, to give us hope. We lost so much and lived in cold and dirty places. But soon, heroes will come to save us."
   She looks directly at me with a warm smile.
   "I remember the day they first came to our village two years ago. A human and a piglin brute from the Nether? I thought it was absurd at first but who am I to judge? I don't know them. All I know is that they fought to protect my family and friends, and I will be forever grateful." She says smoothly without a single stutter or pause, every word coming out naturally. "We thank you, Y/n, Oslac, Steve, and Alex, for helping us when we needed it the most. Your bravery and courage inspired us all. As I continue to live in this village as the new mayor, I hope to get to know more about you all."
   My face reddens a bit as she compliments us. People are looking at me with fascination and amazement. I feel proud but also so embarrassed. I look up at Oslac who has a wide smile on his face, his chest puffed and his head held up high in pride. I look at Alex and Steve who smile at each other. I look back at Ms. Haggert with a newfound respect for her.
   "To Y/n and his friends." She raises her up.
   Everyone stands and raises their wooden cups with excitement on their faces. Everyone repeats what she had said in unison, clashing their cups together with laughter and big smiles. My mind seems to take a picture of everyone at that exact moment as I look around. Everyone is so happy. Oslac is so happy. Alex and Steve are so happy. I let out a relieved chuckle. I'm so happy. I'm happier than I have ever been in my entire life. I take a deep breath as I feel myself getting emotional, tears threatening to form. I'm okay.
   "Alright I know you guys are excited for me to be done with this emotional speech stuff." She chuckles. "Let's eat and after we have some more activities!"
   Everyone cheers happily before digging into the delicious food. Mothers help their children pick out food, helping them put them on their plates or feeding them. Some people take a plate of food before standing and walking towards the bonfire, sitting on the ground close to the bonfire and talking to friends.
   "Y/n?~" Oslac hums in my ear.
   "O-oh! Yes?" I turn to face him.
   "Are you gonna eat? Or do you want me to feed you?" He teases yet he also sounds one hundred percent willing to do it. "I wouldn't mind feeding you if you're feeling tired."
   "Haha. I'm a grown man.  I can feed myself…" I chuckled.
   I looked behind at Alex and Steve. They have their own individual plates but they feed each other instead of eating off their own plate.
   "Steve! What was that you just dropped on my pants…!"
   "Move closer. Jeez." Steve chuckles and rolls his eyes.
   They both chuckle as they feed each other. I decide to give them some privacy on their conversation, looking back at Oslac as he waits expectantly with a goofy smile and a gleam in his eyes, tapping on his thighs patiently.
   "Alright. Sure…" I blushed.
   I've never actually been fed by another person before. I was always fed with my own two hands so allowing Oslac to feed me makes me nervous. I don't know what to expect.
   "Yes!" Oslac snorts. "What do you want to eat?" He smiles triumphantly.
   I look over the remaining dishes of untouched food. I shyly point at a big bowl of beef stew. Oslac stands and leans over the table, using the iron ladle in the bowl to pour the stew into a nearby unused wooden bowl for me. He sits back into his seat, his body facing my direction as he sits on the bench with one leg on each side. He raises a spoonful of the stew and blows on it to cool it down. He then looks at me with an excited expression and slowly brings it up to my lips.
   "Aaaaah…" He shows me how I should do it.
   "I'm not a baby."
   I open my mouth and Oslac slowly pours the warm stew into my mouth, slowly pulling the spoon back out. The stew is salty and so smooth. The beef is juicy and breaks apart easy and so do the vegetables, the carrots and potatoes. This stew tastes different. It's a bit creamy and thick. Neither of us have eaten since this morning so I'm pretty hungry and Oslac is likely hungry as well.
   "It's good. Try it." I smile at Oslac.
   His ears raise in curiosity. His snout twitches as he sniffs the stew before eating a spoonful. His tail wags lightly.
   "Mmm. I've tasted better." Oslac shrugs with a smirk.
   I didn't notice it but Alex and Steve are no longer at their seats. Everyone has switched their seats to the ground, little groups of people sitting at the tables and benches, one of those little groups being me and Oslac. I jump up as someone taps on my shoulder, quickly turning around.
   "Yo! Y/n! Oslac! Me and Steve found the wine! We got two cups for y'all!" Alex smiles eagerly behind me as she places the two wooden cups of wine on the table.
   "Wine?" I look at the scarlet liquid illuminated by torches.
   "Yeah. It's like juice…but for adults. Just try it." Steve smiles happily as he sips from his cup as he follows Alex back to their seat.
   I look at Oslac with an uncertain expression and a shrug before lifting the cup up to my lips and swallowing a mouthful. It's sour and bitter, yet refreshing and fruity. Oslac watches me drink before drinking his own wine. He chugs down the whole cup with a sharp satisfied exhale as he wipes his wet lips.
   "It's good!" He chuckles heartily.
   "Gosh I'm so hungry." I playfully whined with a grin.
   "All you have to do is ask!~" Oslac snorts happily, grabbing the bowl again with enthusiasm.
   He schooches even closer towards me on the bench, holding the wooden bowl close to my mouth. His tail sways a bit faster. I open my mouth and he puts the food in, looking at me with a flustered expression as I chew and swallow the stew. I throw my left leg over the bench so that I don't have to turn my neck to look at him since our bodies are now facing one another.
   "How have you been feeling?" Oslac asks.
   I swallow my food before answering.
   "As good as I've ever been to be honest. And what about my brute? How have you been feeling?"
   I look up at him, wondering what he'll say next. He looks down at me with that common love easily found in his eyes for me.
   "Hehe. I'm always doing amazing when I'm with you."
   He slowly feeds me as we continue to chat the night away.
   "You're really talented, Y/n. You can fight, cook, build, and even make clothes." He places the bowl of stew down. "I can't believe you're all mine. Not saying that you are property for people to own or anything…I just can't believe someone like you loves me. And I love you too. I love you so much more than you could ever know…" He lets the words from his heart spill out.
   He fidgets nervously with his fingers.
   "Awww. Come here…"
   Oslac leans down, wrapping his arms under my armpits and behind my back. I wrap my arms around his neck, patting his back reassuringly. He rests his head on my shoulder and takes a deep shaky sigh. Oslac sits up and cups my face, feeling my skin with his hooved hands. He looks down at me as if I were a puppy.
   "Tonight, I will make sure you feel good."
   "H-hahah…" I blushed nervously at the focus he's pinning on me as he looks over every little detail on my face. "So confident that I'll actually g-give you it?"
   "It's alright if we don't do it. I just…want to be with you and hug you all night. That's all I want…"
   He slowly leans down for a kiss, his right arm moving down and behind me, supporting my body as he leans over it to give me a kiss. My hands rest on his shoulders, gripping them firmly. My back arches as he leans over my body. Eventually his lips touch mine and I feel like I'm free falling. It's a tender yet quick kiss. Every kiss feels better than the last one.
   "Your english has been getting better. It's more smooth and flows out with ease."
   Oslac snorts nervously. I never noticed it much but his snout looks like an upside down heart. His sheepishly expression as he fidgets with his hands is what I live for. I can hear a small whine escape from his throat as he looks away from me and into the forest, his face extremely flushed.
   "Here. I'll feed you now." I take the bowl of stew from him.
   We continue to eat until we are satisfied, picking at the different selections of food. Oslac enjoys a whole plate of strawberries and grapes while I snack on a salted baked potato stuffed with cheese. We look up when the mayor suddenly reappears with an iron golem by her side. I'm actually surprised to see an iron golem once more. I haven't seen one for so long.
   "Alright! It looks like everyone's eaten so we have a little surprise! Our new protector of the village, Wales the iron golem!" Ms. Haggert showcases the iron golem who stands there almost lifelessly. "Now, some of you may not trust this fella with protecting our village from the undead yet, but wait till you see what he can do! Bring in the logs!"
   Some guys roll in logs of different lengths and girth. The biggest one, the sixth log, looks like it would be able to supply us with enough wood to make a cozy little home. Oslac conspicuously pops fruits into my mouth, a grape and a cherry.
   "Alright Wales! Let's start with the smallest one!"
   A decently sized log I'd probably chop up and use as firewood. Everyone watches as the iron golem effortlessly lifts the log above its head.
   "Easy peasy. Next one!"
   The next one is thicker and would be  taller than the iron golem if it would stand next to the log standing up vertically. Again, Wales lifts it up effortlessly without a single sound, dropping the log back onto the ground with a thud. Everyone still here has their attention on the iron golem, whispering and chuckling amongst themselves.
   "Alright guys next one! Let's see if Wales is gonna be able to defend our village from the mobs of the night!"
   The other villages who were sitting at the tables stand up and come in closer to see the iron golem, gazing at him in awe. This time, it seems to have a little trouble. This log is noticeably bigger. After some struggle and anticipation, he lifts the log above his head once more. I hear some cheers as the iron golem drops the log, looking around curiously at the people who cheer its name.
   "An…iron golem?" Oslac mutters as he keeps his eyes on the strange creature.
   "Yeah. It's usually used at villages to keep the villagers safe from monsters and raiders. They're actually pretty common to be honest."
   I look at Oslacs eyes through my peripheral vision as he stares at the creature with admiration.
   "They protect villages? What do the villagers give it?"
   "Nothing. Well…maybe some love and appreciation? These guys fight using the love formed in their iron hearts."
   The iron golem moves onto the next log, the second to last one. It begins lifting.
   "WOOHOO! YOU GOT THIS WALES!"
   "Go Wales!"
   People cheer and whistle at the iron golem. It struggles with this log. It's almost twice the iron golems size. I couldn't lift that even an inch off the ground. Well actually…maybe an inch, but no higher. Oslac seems to really be intrigued. He huffs sharply as he watches the iron golem, pausing his eating spree. It slowly but steadily lifts the log higher and higher, starting to really struggle. Sadly, it doesn't make it above its head. It drops the log in defeat. But though it fails, the villagers clap for it and reassure it.
   "Amazing job Wales! Clearly, we all trust you with protecting our village! Tonight, you have proven to us that you are worthy to be the guardian and protector of this village! We welcome you as one of us!"
   With that, everyone cheers and claps loudly for Wales, some people going up to the iron golem to congratulate and introduce themselves formally.
   "So strong." I whisper.
   That log is huge. I didn't know iron golems could even be this strong. Oslac exhales sharply again, crossing his arms over his chest.
   "Hmph. I can definitely do better."
   Is he…jealous?
   "Why don't you go show me?" I nod towards the logs.
   Oslac snorts and lifts his hand, and starts waving it at Ms. Haggard's direction. Eventually, he gains her attention but also the attention of many other people.
   "Oh?! It looks like we have someone who would like to try the logs out! Oslac would like to try to lift the logs as well!" She shouts with exhilaration. "This night is going to be longer than we thought! Get comfortable, everyone! Phew, I almost thought these logs would be put to waste!"
   Oslac grins with confidence, looking down at me with a wink and huff before standing up and approaching Ms. Haggard and the logs.
   "Uh oh. What's Oslac doing?" Steve wonders.
   Oslac looks back at me with a worried look. He wants me to watch him closer. I can be his little cheerleader, I guess.
   "He's trying to show off. He loves attention." I chuckle as I hop out of my seat.
   "This is gonna be so cool! C'mon Steve, let's cheer on Oslac!"
   They both Stand up as well, following behind me. People who were sitting began standing up to see Oslac. He seems to have yanked their attention quicker than the iron golem did. Everyone surrounds Oslac but still gives him lots of room. I'm one of the people close to the front, Alex and Steve standing to my left. Even Wales watches in curiosity.
   "Alright! I'm sure everyone is very curious and excited to see what you can do! Everyone, meet Oslac, a piglin brute from the Nether!"
   Everyone cheers for him, shouting his name. I can see his self esteem rising and rising. With every cheer, his eyes glow brighter and his courage builds up.
   "Whenever you're ready, Oslac!"
   Oslac effortlessly lifts the first log with ease, a cocky smirk on his face.
   "Woo-hoo! You got this, Oslac!" I shout with a big smile on my face.
   He bends down and lifts the next log equally as effortlessly as the last, dropping it back down and off to the side. I would definitely have trouble getting that log up, but I could probably still lift it above my head. Oslac looks at my reaction again. I only nod at him, which seems to make him even happier. His tail swishes side to side quickly.
   "YEAAAHH OSLAC!!!!" Alex shouts energetically.
   "Keep it up Oslac!" Steve chuckles.
   "Two down! It only gets harder from here!" Ms. Haggard comments.
   My ears are filled with the sounds of cheers and laughter, but it's bearable and honestly heartwarming. Oslac snorts and grins toothily as he bends over and lifts the third log almost effortlessly as well. I have to admit, I'm excited to see what Oslac can do as well. Everyone erupts in cheers as he drops the third log. I don't think any human could ever lift that log above their head. The next log is the one Wales stopped on. Oslac stretches and takes a deep breath before attempting the next log.
   "Alright folks this is where Wales stopped and this one looks to be real heavy so let's quiet down to let Oslac focus!"
   With that, everyone's cheers simmer down. We all watch in anticipation, wondering if he will lift this one with no effort as well or if he'll have some struggle. This log is almost twice Oslacs height and is really thick. Oslac rubs his hands together before bending down and gripping the log from underneath. His gaze is focused as he begins lifting. In under ten seconds, the log is above his head. He holds it up triumphantly, a smug expression on his face as he keeps it above his head for a while. Everyone erupts in cheers.
   "How is it that strong?!"
   "That's fucking insane!" One villager laughs behind me.
   "There's kids here! Watch your mouth! But yeah, that was amazing!"
   People say positive things above Oslac, cheering and encouraging him. Oslac drops the fourth log off to the side and looks up at me again.
   "Yay! Go Oslac!" I throw my fists in the air for him.
   Oslac scratches the back of his head with a flustered and nervous expression as I cheer for him. I put my arms down as Ms. Haggard speaks.
   "Woah. That was…impressive! He made it past the fourth log! Go ahead with the next one whenever you're ready!"
   Oslac casually slips off his shirt, revealing his bare skin underneath. His biceps and every muscle from his shoulder to wrist are bulging. My face heats up a bit. People other than me also gaze with amazement and admiration. But some people also gaze at him with perverted looks. It's mostly the younger looking adults as well. The next log rolls in front of him and is even thicker and more than twice his size.
   "Everyone take a step back please!" Ms. Haggard announces.
   Everyone does as she says, giving Oslac and the logs even more room. Everyone quiets down again but there are still some cheers for Oslac. Oslac sighs and winks at me again before bending down again to lift the next log. I watch carefully at everything he does. He maneuvers his hands under the log so that the log is laying on top of his palm before beginning to lift. He has a ferocious and savage expression on his face as he lifts. He clenches his jaw and glares at the ground. Everyone watches quietly as he struggles a bit. His biceps bulge even bigger, sweat beginning to cover his body and forehead. He grunts as he eventually lifts the log above his head. Once again, everyone erupts in roars of cheers and whistles. Oslac drops the log on the ground, breathing heavily. His body seems a bit more red as blood circulates around even quicker. I clap for him with a proud but nervous smile. He actually lifted that?! What?! I want to be supportive but I didn't expect him to be able to do that one! He smiles flirtatiously at me with a raised brow. I can only stare dumbfounded and incredibly intimidated. How careful has he been with me?! The next log rolls in front of him and I gulp. The final log has the same thickness As the last log, but is even bigger in length. Everyone takes a couple steps back to give Oslac even more room to lift the log, in fear of being hit by it. He's so strong! His physic and strength are crazy! His body glistens from the torch's light bouncing off of his sweat-covered body. I'm so proud of him. That's my Oslac!
   Everything quiets down again as Oslac takes a couple deep breaths before continuing to lift. He looks at me with wide-eyes. It doesn't look like he's gonna be able to do this one. But that's okay. I'll continue to support him! He looks at me with worry in his eyes before refocusing on the log. He's afraid he's going to let me down. But I don't care if he makes it or not. He's already impressed me enough. We all watch in anticipation as he slowly lifts it before dropping it back onto the ground. He tries again, slowly lifting it off the ground until it leveled at his hip. He's made it farther than before. My smile widens as I stand excitedly, my fists at my chest. I bite my lip as I can no longer hold in my excitement.
   "Ahah! Yes! You can do this, Oslac!" I cheer and throw my fists in the air.
   Oslac looks up at me with his eyes, clearly in shock. It seems like something in his head rewired. He takes a deep breath, still holding the huge log. His veins pop off of his body, his muscles bigger than before. He grits his teeth with a courageous and wide smile as he continues to lift, his tail wagging frantically. He groans quietly as he slowly lifts it bit by bit.
   "Go Oslac!!" Alex chuckles. "You're sooo close!!"
   "Don't forget to breathe!" Steve adds.
   Cheers for Oslac start to rise once more. People cheer him on and support him as well. Very slowly and very steadily, Oslac keeps pushing until he is leveled with his shoulders. One final push until it's above his head. There's that scary expression again.
   "Yes! You can do it, Oslac! Just give me one more push with everything you've got!" I look into his white eyes.
   He finds my eyes and scans them before getting ready. He closes his eyes and takes a sharp deep breath, his panting labored. He grunts as he gives the log the last bit of his remaining strength, quickly pushing it above his head in a split second. Everyone erupts in another fit of roars and cheers. I join in on the cheer, cheering excitedly.
   "He did it…!!! He did it!!!" I jump up and down excitedly.
   "WOOOOOOOH!!! OSLAC HAS LIFTED THE LAST LOG!!!" Ms. Haggard also shouts, clearly shocked but also ecstatic. But not as much as I am.
   Oslac drops the log, clouds of dirt forming off of the ground. Oslac pants for air with his tongue outside of his mouth. He needs something refreshing. I quickly run through the sea of people and towards the tables where I try to find Oslac something to drink. All I see is a bottle of wine so I quickly grab it before maneuvering my way back to Oslac and handing it to him. He looks down at me with a small, exhausted smile as he gently takes the wine. He immediately starts chugging, and downs the entire bottle. He then suddenly leans down and kisses me passionately on the lips, his hands at my hips. My face flushes extremely hot as people watch in shock but I can only let him do it. He deserves it. My hands reach up and rest on his shoulders as he leans his body deeper into mine. I gently push him away as the kiss starts to get steamy.
   "Oh my!" Ms. Haggard laughs.
   I groan quietly as I look down at the ground with embarrassment. So many people saw that. Oh gosh.
   "And there is his reward! A sweet kiss from his partner! Haha young love is so adorable…"
   People continue to cheer for Oslac. They don't care. Phew. Thank goodness. I chuckle as I take a couple steps back as people start approaching Oslac, touching his muscles in bewilderment. Oslac smiles brightly as he flexes for them, allowing them to squeeze and feel his muscles and torso. I should be alarmed but it's okay. Once in a lifetime opportunity. For them at least. For me, I get to touch his muscles whenever I want. I sigh as I pick up his shirt before walking back to the tables with a smile on my face. They'll never get to hear what he sounds like when his puppy part is messed with. I plop onto the bench. Oslac looks around hurriedly for me before spotting me on the benches. He awkwardly walks through the crowd of villagers and towards me.
   "S-sorry! No more please!" He chuckles nervously before focusing back on me.
   He jogs towards me like a loyal pig. Look at him! He sits to my left of me with a grunt and snort, his tail wagging so quick. Our legs touch. I handed him his shirt before speaking.
   "You did amazing! That was so…so fucking crazy!" I laugh. "I never knew you were that strong!"
   "Haha yeah!" He puts on his shirt. "You made me want to keep going!" He places his right hand on my thigh.
   "No no I don't get any credit! That was all you! You're so strong and determined!"
   Oslac chuckles nervously, scratching the back of his neck with his left hand as I continue to bombard him with praise and compliments. His face goes a bit redder and his ears lower down a bit.
   "I'm so proud of you! So so proud! I can't believe this talented brute is my…my partner…!!"
   With every compliment, he seems to melt. His eyes gleam and shine as they look at me dreamily. A small whine escapes his throat, clearly bothered by the compliments. His hand squeezes my thigh, almost warning me. I have one more thing to say.
   "I can't believe someone like you loves me. I don't deserve you at all. You're too perfect." I overlap my hand over his hand on my thigh.
   "No I don't deserve you!" He immediately wraps his sticky arms around me, pulling our bodies closer. "You're perfect too! W-we were made for eachother…!"
   "Haha yeah I know. I just wanted to see your reaction."
   Oslac squeezes me but his musk of dried sweat fills my senses.
   "Ehem…y-you're adorable." I compliment one more time. "But I think you should head to the river at some point tonight before we head home, okay? You're very stinky…"
   "Hehe I think it's pretty manly, hmm??"
   "Haha. No. It's repulsive!" I chuckled. "You can use the bar of soap I keep in a drawer in the kitchen for washing clothes. It smells like vanilla." I smile.
   "Okay!" He grins.
   We continue to have fun, eating and drinking. Alex and Steve get a bit tipsy after drinking a bit and head home early that night. People happily danced around the fire whilst other people just talked at the tables and benches. I look up at the sky. The stars are shining brightly above us. Our world is so small. This Earth we know is so small. Oslac and I continue to eat and drink as well, talking a little bit here and there. I notice as Oslac goes a bit quiet as I hum to myself.
   "What's wrong, Oslac?"
   He looks up at me with a fake smile as he wipes away a tear.
   "Nothing!" He chuckles.
   I perk a brow.
   "You're not good at hiding what you feel. But if you don't want to tell me then you must have it under control." I put on a reassuring smile.
   Saying this works and he easily breaks.
   "I'll tell you when we get back. Okay?"
   I nod once. The night continues and people start approaching Oslac again, sitting on his left and asking him questions and such. But I was surprised to see that people started sitting next to me and asked me questions too.
   "How did you guys meet??" A woman asks me.
   Everyone on my side quiets down, waiting for my response.
   "U-uh well…" I clear my throat, sitting up straight and taking a deep breath.
   My face feels a bit red as some people sit on the ground, getting ready for me to tell my story.
   "I met him in a different world, the Nether. When I first saw him I thought he wanted to kill me!" I chuckle nervously.
   In the corner of my eye, Oslacs right ear points towards me.
   "He was wounded. He had an arrow in his leg and I felt bad because he seemed really scared and didn't know what to do. So I slowly went towards him and when I reached my hand out towards him to pet him, he flinched back." I recall our early memories. "So I pet him and he slowly started warming up to me. I made sure he knew I wanted to help by petting him before gripping the arrow. As quick as I could with all of my power, I pulled out the arrow and bandaged his leg."
   I hear Oslac snort next to me.
   "That's how we met. It was hard to communicate with him because he didn't speak our language, but eventually he learned it and here we are now. We started as friends but after I gave him his name, things started getting more serious. Oslac fell in love way quicker than I did." I chuckled nervously.
   "That's amazing! Are you strong, too?"
   "Yeah I guess I am, but definitely not as much as Oslac."
   They ask me questions and I happily answer them, but eventually they leave me alone and head back to their tables.
   "Bye Y/n! It was really nice to meet you and Oslac!"
   "Y-yeah it was really nice to meet you all." I shake his hand before he walks away.
   I sigh. I was starting to get frustrated at the endless questions. I want some peace and I want to be away from people right now. It seems that Oslac is relieved that the people are leaving as well. He happily eats more strawberries and other fruits. I inconspicuously watch him eat. He pauses and makes eye contact with me before smirking smugly. He grabs a big strawberry and pokes it at my lips. I slowly part my lips and he puts the strawberry in. I bite into the sweet and sour strawberry. People continue to dance and sing and laugh the night away. Oslac stands up and stretches.
   "I'll be back, beautiful!~" He winks.
   He heads back to the direction of our home. I shrug as I stand up and stretch as well. I need to pee. I yawn as I walk into the dark forest, quickly taking care of my business before going back to my seat and waiting patiently for Oslac. With a heavy sigh, I rest my arms on the table before laying my chin on my forearms. I close my eyes for a bit. The fire crackles and the bugs buzz. People laugh and talk. I quickly drifted off in the warm atmosphere.
   I was shaken awake by my one and only. I quickly sat up and stretched again. There's fewer people around now but people are still hanging out here.
   "Are you tired? Sorry I shouldn't have woken you up." Oslac chuckles nervously.
   He's in new clothing now. A white long-sleeved top with casual jeans. I don't know why, but my first instinct was to give him a big kiss. And so I did. I cupped his face and gave him a sweet smooch.
   "It's alright. I didn't want to go to sleep yet." I held his face close to mine as we parted lips, speaking in a hushed tone. "You went to the river?"
   "H-heheh…yeah. I smell better now. You didn't have to wait for me, you could've gone home…"
   "I don't mind waiting for my brute. Let's head home now?"
   "Y-yeah."
   I sat up and stretched once more. Whew. That felt good. I feel more energetic now. Oslac followed closely behind me as we walked home. His eyes frantically looked on both sides of us. I feel safe with him near me. I walked in first and Oslac walked in behind me, shutting the door quietly. I lit a torch, placing it on the kitchen counter. As I comb my fingers through my hair, Oslac sneakily approaches me from behind, wrapping his arms around my waist, his hands going under my button-up and shirt and gently rubbing against my skin. The only way to describe the sensation is ticklish but also warm. It feels unbelievably good to be touched like this.
   "Oslac…?" My breathing steadily quickens.
   "Hmmm?~" He hums sweetly as he licks my hair.
   I stand awkwardly as I feel something poking against my lower back. The single torch dimly lights up our home, making an atmosphere for us.
   "Be gentle and slow, o-okay? It's been a while and I still don't know how to do this right…"
   "I've always had to be gentle with you. Ever since the start~"
   I grip both of his wrists with each of my hands, slowly pulling his hands out from under my shirt. I turned around to face him. Now that I know what he can really do, I'm incredibly intimidated by him. He looms over me, looking down at me with dreamy eyes and a knowing smile. I gulped apprehensively with a nervous smile as I looked up at his towering frame. He takes a step forward and I take a step back out of pure instinct. Oslac continues to look at me with heavy love in his eyes.
   "Ever since that day I met you, I've loved you so much. You inspire me and support me. You teach me new things. You are so gentle. You understand me…" He says in a low and intoxicating tone.
   We continue this dance until my back hits against the wall. Oslac breathes slowly as our bodies rub again. He holds my chin up with one hand, his other hand caressing my hair. I can quite literally feel his love for me. It's so strong.
   "I love you so much. Words cannot express how much I love you. When I look at you, I think about holding you and kissing you and breeding you…~" His tone is gruff and soft. "The amazing things I'd do to you if only you let me~" He says once more.
   He looks down at me, awaiting my response with a sly grin.
   "You know I love you too, right?"
   Oslac nods.
   "And you know that I'd do anything for you, riiight?~" I say, regaining my composure. "A-all you have to do is ask~ I'd do anything for my sweet brute if he just asked politely~"
   Oslac's ears flicker and his tail wags even quicker. His grin widens.
   "You make me so crazy, Y/n!~"
   His arms lift me off of the ground, carrying me up from under my knees and using the wall behind me as a support. We're now eye to eye. He tilts his head a bit to the right before leaning in
The brute presses his lips against mine. He kisses me intimately, pushing deeply towards my body. I can feel his dick poking at my butt but I try to ignore it as the kiss gets more sloppy and breathless. His lips stay glued to mine as our tongues fight each other. I wrap my arms around his neck as a support.
   "Ghk…" I choke as his saliva slides down my throat.
   Our bodies begin heating up. We need to get out of these clothes. Our lips part again, both of our tongues hanging out of our mouths with a string of saliva in between us. Our breathing is a bit more labored. We desperately make out again, groaning quietly in pleasure. We parted lips again, breathing even heavier. Oslac grins mischievously, his eyes practically glowing.
   "Wanna do something fun?~" He asks.
   "Sure…"
    I rest my head on his shoulder as he carries me to the couch, gently dropping me onto it on my map. Immediately after dropping me on the couch, he falls over me, pushing his lips desperately onto mine again. Our bodies are close but not touching and his arms feel up and down my body again. I wrap my arms under his armpits and around his back, hugging him gently as he kisses me aggressively. He abruptly pulls back, his fists now planted on the cushions beside me and nearby hips. I sit on the couch with a curious stare as I rest my back against the couch. I blink in confusion as Oslac begins to look a bit sad. Uh oh. The ticking time bomb has run out of time. He clears his throat and looks off to the side with an uneasy expression.
   "Sorry I can't think…" His voice is shaky and still low. "I'm sorry, Y/n…I can't…think straight…" Oslac seems to panic a bit as he averts eye contact from me, sniffling a bit.
   "Hey it's okay…w-what's wrong??" I said softly. "Just take some deep breaths and tell me what's on your mind…" I gently cupped his face, slowly turning his head to make him look at me.
   In the blink of an eye, the atmosphere changes again. Oslac looks alarmed to say the least. His ears were pointed straight up and his tail would carefully sway left and right after random pauses. I look up at him with a half-smile.
   "I'm right here with you, okay?"
   Oslac clears his throat again and eventually looks into my eyes. A relieved sigh passes through my lips as I look into his glistening eyes. He looks like he could break at any moment. He looks down at me nervously before hesitantly wrapping his arms tightly around my body. His body is hunched over mine, his knees on the cushions now instead of his hands which are very tightly wrapped under my arms and around my back. His hug knocks a bit of air out of my lungs but I hug him back, rubbing his back with my left hand to ease him in. Oslac sniffles quietly as he gently nuzzles my hair, sniffing and licking idly. He's practically sitting on my lap right now. I need to cheer him up. When I'm sad, he cheers me up by saying comforting things and making me laugh.
   "When you feel safe or ready, I'll be listening, okay?"
   This, for some reason, brings out a little chuckle from Oslac. A very precious and quiet little chuckle.
   "What's so funny?"
   "I always feel safe when I'm with you…" He snorts.
   "Awwww…"
   I squeeze Oslac tighter as I feel very warm by his words.
   "That's good. W-well…I hope you know th-that I'll always try my best to protect you from anything…"
   Oslac chuckled again, this time even more happily and even more precious.
   "You're gonna protect…me??" He chuckles as he sits up straight to look at my face.
   "Yeah! What's wrong with that?"
   "Nothing…" Oslac snorts with a flustered expression. "But I'd fight for you as well…"
   His eyes shine from the remnants of tears. He was crying… There's a period of silence before he hugs me again. I hug him back, closing my eyes to focus on the hug even better. He's so warm and cozy. I couldn't stay like this forever.
   "You know…earlier when people were touching your muscles and stuff, I tried my best not to get jealous…"
   "Hahah! You're such a cute little human…!" He briefly squeezes me with his brutish strength.
   "Haha yeah.." I blushed. "I never knew you were that strong. I'll make sure to watch my step around you." I tease.
   "Don't worry. I've always had to be gentle around you and almost everything in this world, so I'm used to it…"
   Talking with Oslac seems to be working. There's another period of silence before I speak again.
   "The village seems to love you."
   I look down as his tail wags quicker.
   "Yeah…they do, don't they? I think I like it…" He sits up to look at my face again. "I love the attention they give me…but I love your attention even more…"
   I laugh heartily as my face burns even hotter.
   "Even when you're sad, you still flirt and flirt!" I snickered.
   Oslac leans in and licks my face before moving down lower, sniffing my neck before licking it as well. It's a bit ticklish so I can't help but struggle and wiggle under him.
   "Oslac what are you doing???" I chuckled.
   "Some piglin thing you wouldnt understand. Don't worry about it, it's harmless…" He says mischievously.
   He doesn't seem to be sad anymore but I still want him to talk.
   "Alright. But still, I want to know what's been bothering you to the point where you cried. You can tell me when you're ready unless you don't want to. Just know that…I really do care about you. And even knowing that you cried is very…disheartening."
   I pat the cushion next to me. Oslac sighs as he lazily rolls off of my lap, sitting next to my right on the couch. We sit in the dim lighting and silence for a bit. Oslac fidgets nervously as he looks down at the ground. I interlock my right hand with his left hand, squeezing his hand tightly. I rub my thumb softly over the back of his hand, trying to comfort and ease him in again.
   "I just…I keep thinking about that woman I met in the dungeon…" He says in a low tone. "The one who taught me english."
   I stay quiet, listening to everything he has to share with me. He begins sniffling again, wiping his snout with his free hand.
   "She was so pretty. And…she kept my hope up. If it wasn't for her, I would have already given up on you." Oslac looks down at me. "She taught me so much. She used to say that 'love is life's driving force' and that it's what keeps hope alive when things are bad…"
   He pauses, tears gradually filling his eyes. He breathes heavily, squeezing my hands tightly as he looks towards our kitchen. Tears eventually ran down his cheeks. He sniffles hurriedly. I watch as he cries harder and harder. He leans towards me until our positions shift once more.
   "Woah…" I lay flat on my back on the couch. He cries on top of me, his face glued to my chest.
   His hands rest above my shoulders, mine wrapped behind his back again to comfort him. My legs are stuck in between his as he hovers over me on his knees. I sit up slightly so I can look at him. He's crying really hard and gripping my clothing pretty tightly.
   "Y/n…!" He cries as he looks up from my chest.
   Tears flow out infinitely, snot slowly dripping out of his snout. His lower lip quivers as he cries with exhausted eyes.
   "She used to sing for me…! I always fell asleep to her humming…! I always felt so safe when she spoke to me…!"
   I gently rub his back as I try to imagine what he's feeling right now. What he was feeling back then. A gut wrenching feeling is the only thing I feel.
   "I saw her as the…the m-mo-mom…I never had…s-silly, right?!"
   He continues to make little noises as he cries. I feel horrible for him.
   "They did horrible things to her right in front of me…! She didn't want to- she told them to stop, but they didn't stop! She looked so tired and I wanted to help her so badly but I was useless!!!" He erupts in another roar of cries in my chest to silence it a bit. "They barely fed her and satisfied themselves with her until she was too tired to keep going! They knew I wanted to help her and they mocked me by doing stuff to her right in front of me!!"
   His arms quickly maneuver under my back, hugging me twice as tight as I'm hugging him. His sadness is mixed with intense rage.
   "Even when I killed them, I didn't feel satisfied!!!" He growls. "I'll never forgive them, even if they're already dead!" He said against my chest.
   I stay quiet as he cries against my chest. Oh goodness. That's so repulsive. That poor woman must've suffered so much. I gulp, my throat slightly dry as I imagine the horrors. I need to calm Oslac down a bit. His squeezing is gonna give me bruises.
   "O-Oslac?"
   His ears flicker when I speak.
   "What was her name?"
   "Milia…" He grumbles and sniffles.
   "She sounds like a wonderful woman and a role model. May Milia rest in peace…" I whisper under my breath. "But…she isn't truly gone yet, Oslac. I never knew her or met her, so I can't say much about her, but I can at least tell you this…"
   Oslac simmers down his crying and listens to what I'm saying.
   "She's not gone yet because you remember her. She will continue to live in your memories. You remember that she taught you English, so now whenever you speak English, you're keeping her memory alive. Does that make sense?"
   "Mhm..!!" Oslac sniffles, looking up at me with tear-filled eyes, still flowing out slowly.
   Oslac wipes his tears away with his forearm. The brute looks into my eyes with…appreciation and admiration. He doesn't say anything as he beams at me with hope.
   "It's the same thing with Fhan as well..." I smiled softly, tears slightly forming in my eyes as well as I remember that lovely boy…
   I sighed shakily before speaking again.
   "At least when those assholes are dead, they won't be tormenting anyone else anymore, right?"
   Oslac nods. "I'm happy we killed them all! They don't deserve to live!"
   I chuckle as I wipe away Oslac's remaining tears with my right hand, his face still wet.
   "You're a very sweet brute, Oslac. You have compassion and determination. You have a very good sense of justice and you want to fight for what's right. These things are the things that bring people towards you. These things are the things that make you so admirable and likable. Not everyone's gonna like you and appreciate your silliness and confidence, but trust me when I say this, a lot of people are gonna want to be your friend. It's hard not to like every single thing about you."
   With another barrage of compliments, facts, Oslac looks up at me with shock, his mouth slightly agape. He cups my face and moves up a bit on the couch before giving me a very gentle and smooth kiss. There's a quiet smacking noise as he pulls his lips off of mine. His expression changes again. His smile is so bright and wide, his eyes filled with glee and joy. He leans back down, kissing and licking all over my face. He continues to sob and sniffle, but this time, some of the tears are happy tears.
   "Mmmm! H-hey!! Agh..!" I chuckled, closing my eyes as he plants a kiss on my eyelid.
   Oslac squeals as I quickly sit up with all my remaining strength and lean over his body to swap our positions. I laid on top of his body as he rested his back on the couch. We both laugh happily. I gently gripped Oslacs tusks as support before kissing him on the lips again. His tail rubs frantically against the couch.
   "I love you so much!!!" The brute snorts. "You say the smartest and-and nicest things to me!!"
   My button up is gonna be soaking wet with piglin tears and snot by the end of this night.
   "I'll never forget her! I'll never forgeg any of my friends! Ever!"
   "Good."
   I rest my head on his chest and under his chin. I laid on top of his body, rising when he inhaled, and falling and he exhaled. Eventually, Oslacs' cries simmer down to quiet sniffling. He continues to hold me, feeling up and down my body again. For what, I don't know. Maybe just touching my body is enough to satisfy and make him feel better. We sit in comfortable silence. It's dark and slightly chilly in our home even during summer. Oslac keeps me warm. I hear as Oslac audibly yawns before smacking his jaw shut.
   "You tired?~" I hummed.
   "Mhm…"
   "Haha alright. Let's sleep."
   "Yea."
   The crickets are the only thing we can hear. So…I decided to hum a bit. A hopeful and positive melody. Oslacs body is comforting and his chest is a great pillow. Not only that, he smells so good. It's a natural yet satisfying smell. I need to learn how Selina made it. I can hear his heartbeat and so I hum to it. Oslac embraces me tightly yet comfortably. Oslac falls asleep quicker than I do, but even I eventually give in to my body's needs.

T.B.C.

A/n: WOOOPWOOOP FINAAALLLY OH MY GOSH I KNOW THIS CHAPTER TOOK A WHILE BUT THANK YOU GUYS FOR WAITING! 😭 And there was supposed to be some action, but sex is irrelevant when it comes to comforting your brute! I think. (I couldn't find anywhere to fit it in and I really wanted to post the start of the new beginning)

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