Blossoming Bonds - AfterDeath Au

Chapter - 3 Blossoming Bonds

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the city, Razzy paced nervously around their cozy living room. He could feel the familiar itch on his skin, a telltale sign of the disease that had plagued him for years. Each time his husband Raven was away, flowers would sprout from his skin – an enchanting but uncontrollable manifestation of his love and longing. Yet tonight was different.

Razzy's heart skipped a beat when he received a frantic call from Raven. The usually composed and enigmatic Grim Reaper sounded shaken, his words tumbling out in a rush. "Razzy, something strange has happened. A blue rose... it sprouted from my cheek."

Razzy's eyes widened in shock, his mind racing with confusion. The disease was his burden alone to bear; it had never transferred to Raven before. Panic gripped his chest as he imagined Raven's usually pale and stoic face adorned with an unexpected flower, a symbol of their unique bond.

Without hesitation, Raven declared that he was leaving work early. A grave and formidable figure, his sudden departure from the realm of souls sent shivers down the spines of both mortal and supernatural beings alike. He knew the risk – the delicate balance of life and death could be disrupted by his absence. Yet, his concern for his beloved Razzy overshadowed all else.

Razzy barely had time to process Raven's words before the front door swung open. His heart raced as he rushed to meet Raven, his eyes scanning his husband's face. And there it was, a delicate blue rose nestled against Raven's pale skin. The petals held an otherworldly luminescence, as if they were forged from moonlight itself.

"Razzy," Raven's voice trembled, his crimson eyes locked onto Razzy's with a mixture of worry and determination. "I don't know what's happening, but I had to come back. I couldn't stay away."

Tears welled up in Razzy's eyes as he reached out to gently touch the blue rose. "Raven, I... I think our bond has grown stronger than we could have ever imagined. This flower, it's not a sign of my longing, but a testament to the depth of our connection."

Raven's grip on Razzy's hand tightened, his expression a mixture of relief and awe. "Then we face this together, whatever it may be. Our love has always defied the odds, hasn't it?"

Razzy nodded, his heart swelling with love and gratitude. The disease that had once been a source of isolation and sadness had brought them to this moment – a moment where their love and unity transcended the boundaries of the ordinary world.

As they stood there, hand in hand, a soft breeze filled the room, carrying with it the sweet scent of the blue rose. It was a scent that spoke of devotion and an unbreakable bond. And as the stars twinkled above, Razzy and Raven knew that their journey was far from over, but they faced it together, ready to embrace whatever challenges came their way.