Cupid (DNF + Karlnap)

Chapter 35: Discovery

There is a discovery in this chapter.
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Sapnap POV.

I opened the door, seeing Techno standing there with a somewhat disgruntled expression on his face. This made me somewhat cautious, since Karl did mention to me that he had run into Karl downstairs. I was beginning to think that perhaps he would also confess his love, throwing a third wrench into the plan. Since why else would he come here now.

“Hey.” I greeted, sending a glance back at my soulmate to both double check he was okay and in a manner of protection in case Techno decided to try and take a shot with him. “What’s up, Techno?” As I looked at him I managed a smile.
“Can I come in?”

Once again I looked over at Karl. The brunette had an expression that showed that he had something on his mind, yet I couldn’t tell what it was. I wished that I had his Cherubin abilities to read emotions so that I’d be able to tell more clearly he felt.

Just as I was about to turn back to the door and turn Techno away I saw a brief nod. When my boyfriend gave that sign of confirmation I turned back to the pinkette. “Sure.” I continued to smile at the pinkette. “Come on in.”

I took a step back, allowing the pink haired man to walk into the room. Part of me wanted to return to stand near my soulmate, a deterrent in case Techno started to show any interest in the brunette on the bed. Instead I just lingered by the door, leaning against the wooden surface. “Is there something we can help you with?” I asked bitterly.

There was a tint of hostility in my tone, something which I wasn’t able to hide. Karl however gave me a look, noting this hostility. Techno also glanced over, brows furrowed as he studied me. Then he spoke. “You two both suck, you know that right.”
“What?” I asked, immediately getting annoyed.

“You two.” He hummed, shifting back and forth between looking at me and looking at Karl. “You both suck.” I was getting annoyed, hands balling up into fists and I felt them heating up with fire. Part of me wanted to punch him for how simply he had said that. The gall that he had for saying that about my soulmate especially got me fired up.

I knew deep down that this was not the case. That I shouldn’t punch him. If I wished to keep staying here with Karl, punching the best friend of our clients would get us kicked out. And being violent was unsurprisingly frowned upon for angels, especially cupids. It would cost myself and Karl our jobs and would mean we wouldn’t get the chance to become head cupids like ᛒᚼᛁᛚᛋᛅ.

Techno easily knew how irritated we were, smiling smugly as he moved to lean against one of the bedroom walls. As I studied him I moved to the bed, gripping at the sheets was enough to stop me from lunging out at me to attack him. But I did have to start taking a few breaths to avoid setting the sheets ablaze.

“I mean that you guys suck at your job.” He hummed, blinking slowly as he studied us. “It is so obvious that it honestly makes me cringe.”
“We don’t have jobs, we’re tourists.”
“What does cringe mean?” Both myself and Karl spoke in unison.

“Oh please. I don’t buy that tourist story, I don’t think Dream does either.” Techno stated. “You are both lucky that Karl won over George with his effortless beauty.” He gave Karl a seductive smile and a wink, causing annoyance to boil inside of me.
“Back off dude.” I was gruff, eyes almost glowing with anger. “That’s my-”

“Your boyfriend? Your soulmate?” He asked pressingly, catching us off guard. Then he rolled his eyes. “Wait no… I forgot. You are just friends, roommates, fellow tourists.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I shut myself up, sitting back down on the bed and refusing to make eye contact.

“I hate to sound rude Techno.” Karl’s voice was soft and low as he looked at the pinkette. “But we don’t know what you are talking about.”
“Sure you do.” He responded back. “You two suck at hiding it, or perhaps it is because I am just intelligent enough to see through it and the humans aren’t.”

“Humans?” I was beginning to piece it together, gaze narrowing as I looked at the other man. He continued to stand there looking smug before leaning closer to me.
“What’s the face for, Cupid?” He pulled himself away, having whispered as though it was a secret even though myself and Karl both heard him.

“But… you…” Karl was confused. “How did you know?” He was fidgeting with his hands while studying the pinkette. I on the other hand kept my head down, focusing only on him.
“Please, we are able to sense creatures of your kind easily.” He hummed, continuing to grin like it was a big game, as though it was a joke.

Neither of us were sure what he meant, sure how he knew. My eyes narrowed in suspicion, wondering what exactly he was and how he knew who we were. Perhaps one of the exorcists or demonologists from a church, they often dedicated themselves to studying us and knew more than most people. Would explain the 'we'.

He continued to watch me as I thought this over. I continued to study him, not intending to ask the question aloud. After all, if he was some kind of mythical being hunter then he may kill us both if we questioned him.

"Don't stare." He scoffed, pushing himself off of the wall while studying me with furrowed brows. I stood up, deciding to challenge him when he began invading my personal space. "I mean, you do know starin' is rude, right?"
"Don't be a dick and I won't be staring." I responded. "Plus I think I have a right."

"Sapnap, don't be rude." Karl told me in a quiet hiss. I didn't want to make any accusations out loud, yet still stood angry and annoyed.
"Yeah Sapnap, don’t be rude.” Techno was somewhat taunting and that truly made me want to strangle him.

“How do you know about us, asshole?” I asked, voice low as I approached.
“Because I’m one of you, asshole.” He responded, continuing his smugness.
“What?”

“I’m an archangel, asshole.” He smiled, showing a row of sharp teeth.
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1111 words

He's a what? 😱🫨🐷🗡👑🫢🤯

Also 1111 words, lol.