Obsessed [NeteyamxAonung]

Blue Lavender

Neteyam looks up at the dim skies, feeling the cool breeze against him, as he heads to the beach for the hunt.

He noticed that Aonung once again left much earlier than him, to avoid confronting each other on their way to their chore. Today will be the first time he's around him for an extended period of time. That is, if he decides to show up.

For the past few days his routine has been free of the little heartacks that were once caused by Aonung.

He'd be lying if he said he didn't miss him a little, but at the same time, he's still mad at him. The boy made him highly uncomfortable, and has yet to apologize for it. He's starting to wonder if he knows what he did and doesn't care, or if he doesn't know.

Either way, he hasn't confronted him to talk about anything, and he's not going to start the conversation himself.

Rotxo- Neteyam.

A familiar looking short boy stops him in his tracks with a pleading look. It takes him a moment to realize he's one of Aonung's friends.

Neteyam- Can I help you?

Rotxo- Please talk to Aonung.

Neteyam- Did he put you up to this?

Rotxo- No, but you can't leave him like this. Please just forgive him and let this be done.

Neteyam- He'll be forgiven when he apologizes.

He speaks snappily at the boy, then walks off to continue onto his chore for the day. This week's hunt.

Later, aboard the boat, each of the hunters are focused on their tasks. They've been working at a faster pace, and Neteyam isn't sure why the captain is so strict today. That is, until he notices the nearing dark clouds riding the steadily quickening winds their way.

As it begins to drizzle, he stops in the middle of cranking the lever, and stares out at the nearing storm.

Instantly, he's reminded of the day he lost his parents.

Vilka- Neteyam! Keep that lever crankin', we're gettin' that last haul before we go in! Move, move, move!

He snaps out of his fearful thoughts, continuing to pull in the net. It's much heavier than their last ones, and the other hunters, including Aonung, are standing ready to sort through the haul.

As he continues to bring in the net, he successfully ignores his fears, until thunder makes him freeze. The lever slips out of his hands, hitting him in the face, and starts unwinding rapidly. He hits the floor, and the other hunters get frantic when they notice the net falling back into the water.

Ignoring his pain, he quickly gets up to try and stop the lever, but with a loud crack and boom, the sky completely falls out, drenching and blinding the crew.

With a yelp, Neteyam couches down, completely forgetting about the net. All he can focus on is his fear. From her position, the captain sees the Sully boy's state, and leaves her post to command from the scene.

The first thing she does is catch the lever, cranking it the opposite way to reel in their largest haul.

Vilka- Gus, get over here and help me get this net up!

Gus pushes through the strong winds and rain to get over to her, helping her crank the lever.

Vilka- Yukus, the waves are gettin' crazy, take the wheel!

With haste, Yukus makes his way to the wheel to steer and keep the boat as steady as he can with the now raging waves.

Vilka- Aonung, get Neteyam and go below deck!

All the while, Neteyam was hiding with his face tucked in his arms, and is startled when he's suddenly dragged from his spot. He's pulled under the deck, and Aonung closes the door securely behind them.

With the way the boat is being rocked about, the boys are unsteady on their feet, especially Neteyam. All he can think about is his parents' boat capsizing, and wondering if the same thing will happen again.

His first instinct is to curl down into a corner, and without saying a word, Aonung sits next to him. Forgetting how previously angry he was with the boy, Neteyam immediately clings onto him, and receives every bit of security he needs when Aonung's arms wrap around him.

Through the raging storm, Aonung listens to the endless whimpers of the blue boy in his arms, hating having to see the boy so utterly terrified.

Luckily, the boat soon makes it out of the storm by heading in the opposite direction. As the waves around them calm, so does Neteyam, finally able to breathe rather than borderline hyperventilate.

He sighs deeply, still holding Aonung close to him in appreciation, and the marine boy's arms remain around him.

Aonung- Feeling better?

He looks up at the baby blue eyes he missed staring into, and suddenly feels like forgiving him for everything. To his own surprise, he pulls Aonung's face towards him to grant him a kiss, completely shocking him.

Without complaint, Aonung kisses him back, and the two make out gently in something like a celebration for surviving. Aonung isn't completely sure, but he's happy nonetheless.

Vilka- Are you two okay down h-

The captain comes in, wanting to check on them, but stops seeing the boys blissfully unaware of her presence. With a small smile, she goes back on deck, leaving them alone since they'll be heading home soon anyway.