Love me, Love me not? (A AstroXDandy Fanfic)

10. A Glance From Afar

"Pleasseeeee!" I begged.

"No! The hundredth time, no!" Said Dandy.

"Just a little! Less than a second! I promise!" I asked again, with puppy eyes.

"You're getting way too comfortable near me!" Said Dandy, frowning.

"One hug, and I'll leave you alone forever!"

"No, you don't understand! I'll want more!"

We both stared at eachother silently, and a slight blush adorned Dandy's cheeks.

"That's why I don't want... This..." He said again, looking away.

"Aww! So that's why... Then I'll just be here! To hug you anytime!" I insisted, smiling.

"No! I don't want to depend on someone like that, to be... Like a puppy!" Said Dandy, walking away.

Pebble was heard growling faintly from behind us.

"But... Won't more hugs satisfy your needs, and therefore make you want them less?" I asked cleverly.

"I guess..."

Without a warning, i leaped to Dandy, in a tight hug under my blanket. He didn't try to dodge it this time. I felt happiness rush through me as Dandy's cold hands wrapped around me.

DANDY'S POV

NO! Ugh, how could i give in?! Stupid! STUPID! I have to get away... Out of this nice, warm, soft... Hug....
I felt shivers in my fingertips as the hug tightened. So this is what being touch-depraved for years does to you...
I closed my eyes and leaned into Astro, feeling him comfort me. Though... Was he...
He's using his ability to tire me out...
It was already too late for me to realize it. I was already too tired to complain.

"Ah... I knew this was a trap..." I whispered, tired.

"What...?" Asked Astro, confused.

"You're not... Tiring me out with your ability?" I asked, yawning.

"...no?"

Then why was i feeling so... Tired... My mind was clouded and i felt my legs get weak. Suddenly, a dream-like feeling took over me.

ASTRO'S POV

I knew what was happening to Dandy. He's been hiding his true self for too long. All the effort, all the struggle put into hiding his emotions and not caring, the constant twisting...
When his body finally detected a safe place after so long, it must've released all of the exhaustion and put all the shields down.
I read about it in a book about how brains work in detail. I guess reading those isn't that bad anyway.

I carefully picked up Dandy and tucked him into his bed. So cute...
I blushed heavily, seeing him like this. He considered me a safe place in his subconscious...

I stayed near him. After a few hours, he woke up.

"Oh, what the... What was that...?" Asked Dandy, still not fully awake.

"You're okay. Good... Morning?" I assured him.

"Mmm... I feel nice..." He mumbled as he got out of bed. "I'll go take a shower, you wait here. "

I stood still. I felt so happy that Dandy was somewhat returning to his old self...
I needed to stay by his side. He needed me more than ever.
After a few minutes, Dandy returned. But this time, his petals were of a strong, neon yellow.

"Wow, you're gorgeous!" I exclaimed, quickly covering my mouth and blushing afterwards.

"I'm - I'm glad you like it!" Said Dandy, blushing a bit too.

He came to me, smiling.

"Want to see it closer, darling?"

I blushed heavily at the nickname. His face was incredibly close to mine. He was doing this on purpose! This teasing... This is probably what he meant by "having fun" when i confessed...
He got even closer. Maybe this wasn't a tease...?
I looked into his eyes, then i moved even closer. I closed my eye then finally leaned in, waiting for a kiss. Then, he walked away.

"You're so funny when you're flustered, Astro! Haha! I may not love you back, but I'd stay by you just for this!"

Dandy probably didn't realize how much his words hurt. I faked a smile.

"Haha... Stop it..."

I saw him get back to his monitors. Did he really change...?