Life Series Oneshots

So What If They're Not Morning People?

Double Life

Joel x Etho

I wrote this a few days ago, and just remembered that I had it! So, um, BOAT BOYS! *Throws*

Joel yawned as he blinked his eyes open, and he sighed, shutting them immediately as he was met by the blinding light streaming out of the windows. He sighed and rolled over, pulling the blankets higher. He heard a grumble to his left, and he turned over to see a sleepy Etho gently glaring at him.

Etho’s white hair was fluffed up, and his red and brown eyes blinked sleepily as he regarded Joel. He was without his mask, and he wore a lopsided grin that was enough to send Joel’s heart speeding. The hermit was propped up on his elbows and sighed when Joel grinned at him in a sheepish manner. Joel sighed and reached up and ran his fingers through Etho’s hair as the taller man sighed, flopping back onto the bed.

“You’re hogging all the blankets.” Etho said, his voice hoarse and scratchy, and Joel blushed as Etho spoke.

“I’m cold.” He said with a smirk. “Just because you’re a Canadian and you're immune to the cold doesn't mean we all are.”

“I’m not immune to the cold.” Etho prosested, and Joel raised an eyebrow.

“You are.” Joel said, grabbing onto Etho’s hand. “Your hand is so hot right now.”

“I am very attractive.” Etho agreed, and Joel sighed, burying his face into Etho’s shirt.

“You're the worst.” Joel decided, snuggling closer. “But you are very warm.”

Etho laughed and pulled Joel closer, gently kissing him on the top of his head. It was very rare when Etho was without his mask, Joel liked to take the most of it, with kisses and smiles. He looked up and cupped Etho’s cheek, dragging his face closer. Etho rolled his eyes and kissed Joel gently on the lips. Within a few seconds, Etho pulled back and laid a series of kisses down Joel’s neck. Joel laughed softly, and Etho kissed him carefully on the cheek.

“Love you.” Etho said, and Joel nodded.

“If you didn’t this would be awkward.” Joel laughed as Etho gently poked him on the chest.

“Can’t I just say I love you?” Etho asked with a smile.

“No.” Joel said, and it was Etho’s turn to roll his eyes.

“You do need to share more.” Etho smiled, and Joel shook his head.

“I’m not a Canadian Etho!” Joel said with a laugh. “I’m not all, ‘Oh sorry there bud, I’m so sorry!’.” He put on a horrible Canadian accent, and Etho laughed, kissing him on his forehead.

“That was the worst accent I’ve ever heard.” Etho said, and Joel giggled, cupping his cheek.

“You still love me.” Joel said as he winked, sending the hermit into a flustered frenzy.

“That I do.” Etho said, and Joel kissed him on the cheek.

“That’s good. I was worried there for a moment.” Joel joked, pressing his lips to Etho’s.

Etho grinned, and Joel could feel it as his boyfriend grabbed his waist and pulled up on top of him. Joel’s arms landed on either side of Etho’s head to support the shorter, and the action succeeded in boxing Etho in. Joel laughed as Etho kissed his neck and cheek, dragging him closer. Joel pulled back and looked down at Etho with a smirk on his face. Etho looked at him confused as he cupped Joel’s cheek.

“I’m taller than you, Etho.” Joel smiled, and Etho blushed softly, his face turning red.

“The first and last time.” Etho said, and Joel laughed, learning in closer. “I do like you better short, though.”

Joel hummed in agreement as he kissed Etho on his cheek.

“And I like you better tall.” Joel said, “Not that I’m short, but you’re just really tall.”

“Of course, of course.” Etho agreed as he brushed a strand of hair out of Joel’s eyes.

“Love you.” Joel smiled, and Etho blushed.

“I still want my blanket back.” Etho whispered, and Joel laughed, his arms giving out as he fell onto Etho.

Etho held Joel close, and the two laid their content in each other’s arms as they drifted off into sleep once more.

Boat Boys fluff for the soul. Thanks for reading,
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