Vox Machina One-Shots

Vax: Dancing magic pt2

Dorian Underwood
Sorcerer

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"What can I do to make Dorian like me?" Vax questions Pike. She was resting against a large tree with Grog when Vax basically stormed over to her. She gives the half-elf a look.

"You should probably keep your hands to yourself next time." She says. Vax groans and rubs between his eyes. Pike groans as well as she sits up to speak to the half-elf. "I don't know Vax, we've never stolen from him."

"But what should I do?"

"Maybe you should apologize." She says plainly. Vax takes a seat next to Pike and Grog, who is shoving his face full of apples. "Why are you acting so. . . .I don't know, weird?"

"If he's going to come with us I don't want it to be weird. Like, what if I'm about to die and he remembers that I pocketed a few things and lets me die."

"He wouldn't do that." Pike reassures him. "But I know he liked books, he likes artifacts and he likes learning about people. Just, try to get him at a good time and just talk to him."

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"Eat up, I have only so many extra rooms so pair up." Dorian says as he uses his magic to set the table. He had made a lot of food, keeping in mind their journey and Grog's neverending pit of a stomach. The table was set full of meats, breads and vegetables.

"If there's room, I have lots of desserts." Dorian said as he takes a seat at the large table. Everyone said their thanks and began to eat. It doesn't take long for everyone to be full. Dorian waves his hand, the magic dancing across his fingers as each plate and cup begins to float to the sink.

He showed everyone where they are staying when he realized that he didn't have enough room for each of them to pair up. "One of you will either have to sleep on the couch or with me."

"I can." Pike offers but Grog gives her a sadden look which makes Pike sigh and retract her statement. Keyleth stated plainly to not be left with Scanlan which lead to Vax to stay with Dorian. Dorian sighed but showed Vax his room. Just the like the rest of the house, his room is full of books and maps, shelves line the walls. With two swipes of his hands the objects floated to their correct locations.

"I can sleep on the couch if your uncomfortable." Dorian says as he watches the half-elf. There seemed to be a tenseness in the shoulder's of the elf that became noticable. Vax chuckled, the sound filling the quiet room.

"I'll be more than comfortable, don't worry." Vax said as he rounded the bed. It's big enough for the two of them. Vax turned around just as Dorian's shirt came off. Vax's eyes trailed the black tattoos on the males skin, up his arms and on his back.

"Whoa." Vax meant to only say that in his head but it ended up coming out his mouth. Dorian smiles lightly as he walks to his dresser and grabs a flowy white shirt and pulls it over his head. Vax blushes lightly as he watches as Dorian walked to the large window and looks outside. Vax, suddenly feeling too dressed, removes his armor until he's only wearing his brown undershirt and pants.

Dorian continues his gaze on the moon as Vax walks over to him. Dorian looked to his right, looking at the half-elf. "Tell me something about you." Dorian says.

"What would you like to know?" Vax questions the human. Dorian is quiet for a minute then looks at the elf.

"Why don't you trust your friends?" Vax is taken aback by the question.

"I do."

"You don't." Dorian counters. "If you truly trusted Pikes judgment you wouldn't have pocketed my stuff." Vax opens his mouth to try and argue with the male, but ended up with no words being formed. Dorian continued. "Why stay with the group if you trust no one? There must be a reason, no?"

"They're my friends. And I do trust them. But we've had enough 'friends' turn on us. We. . . I didn't know if you would be the same. I just want to keep my friends safe." Vax admits. Dorian keeps his eye contact with Vax.

"Pike's talked about you in her letters." Dorian says. Vax perks up as Dorian looks at the ground, his face slightly flushed with color under the moon light. "She forgot to mention how pretty you are."

Vax couldn't help but smile as he looked at the male. His dark hair shines under the moon light as does the rest of his face.

"We should get to sleep." Dorian says as he walks from the window. With a wave of his hand the massive window began to dim, shutting out the bright moon light. The room still had light, but it was as if Dorian controlled the brightness. Vax climbed into bed with the male. Vax laid his head on the soft pillow as Dorian does the same. They look at each other for a moment, words unspoken.

"Can you talk to me?" Vax questioned the male. Dorian smiled, and began to talk about a random adventure he was on. Before Dorian could truly get to his story he looked at Vax and noticed the male was asleep. Dorian smiled with a tired expression and before he could think better of it he kisses the male on his forehead.

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Vax woke up feeling a warmth under him. Groggily he lifted his head before looking at Dorian, who he was laying on. They must've moved closer in the night which has lead to Dorian holding Vax to his body, their legs slightly tangled together. Vax blushes but rests his head back on the males chest.

It just felt right. Laying here with him. Like it was meant to happen. Dorian shifted in his sleep, pulling Vax closer if it was possible before opening his eyes. He immediately knew Vax was awake as he lightly traces patterns on Dorian's arm.

"Morning." Dorian said lowly. Vax doesn't stop his finger movements on the males arm as he moves his head to face the male.

"Morning." Vax replies. As they looked at each other they could both feel it. Like magic dancing in the air that this was perfect. With nothing else being said they stayed in bed until Grog busted through the door asking when breakfast was going to be made. Of course, he was surprised to find Dorian and Vax cuddling.

"Uh. . . I'm gonna go." Grog says as he points out the door before running away screaming "THE'RE CUDDLING PIKE! JUST LIKE YOU SAID!"

A/n: I'm so sad. If you haven't watched the new episodes please do so you can be in the same amount of pain.

I cannot believe we only have a few more episodes. That's crazy. Anyways~!