How Soon Is Now? [Kylux]

Eight - Love Etc

Hux

Something was warm behind the redhead, and touching his waist.
Behind him, Ren slept and breathed warm air into Hux's ear.
He slowly unraveled Ren from around him (he's so large, he thought, as he felt small underneath his touch), and stood up.
The room was cold, which Hux found odd, what with all the candles that were lit around the house. He pulled on a hoodie that was lying on the ground, and zipped it to conceal his shivering chest. The sleeves came past his fingertips and he could probably fit another person inside the sweater, but it worked.
He walked to the large window that was across the room from the bed, and stared into the greenery that was behind the wood cottage.
"Trees," he mumbled to himself with a small smile.
Of course, he had seen trees before, but Hux had lived in the same mansion on his comfy little street his whole life, and he had never stood in a real forest before.
While being quiet, Hux snuck down the stairs and slipped on his shoes, then walked out the open beaded doorway to the outdoors.
He breathed in deeply, enjoying the fresh smell of mud and pine, which is something he never thought he would enjoy.
His shoes, that were already dusty from the walk to Luke's, now sank into the moist dirt. Hux scowled, but continued walking.
There was peace here; no parents, no school, no drugs and alcohol, no sisters or hospitals or worries.
Just...calm.

Ren

Kylo cracked open an eye, then yawned loudly. He suddenly got a terrible feeling and shot up in bed.
Where was Hux?
His stomach felt sick with the idea that Hux woke up, realized what he was doing, with Ren, and then left.
He quickly jumped from his sheets and yanked on a pair of sneakers, then walked downstairs.
"Hux?" He called, looking around the living room. He went into the kitchen to find the back door wide open, and there was no noise except the soft sound of beads hitting each other in the doorway.
Kylo stepped into the backyard, which was mostly thick brush, but to the left, there was a patch of land that was evenly spaced trees. Luke claimed that they grew like that naturally, but when he was younger, Ben had always assumed that it was one of his uncle's weird hippie things.
"Hux!" Kylo called, then heard a twig snap.
He looked the trees and saw, faintly, a bit of orange.
With relief, Ren made his way to the other, who stood calmly with his eyes shut, wearing a black hoodie and boxers.
"How did you know where I was?" Hux asked quietly without opening his eyes.
Ren smiled a little. "I saw your hair."
"Ugh," Hux looked up, finally, and touched his head. "I would rather have any other colour."
"For hair?" Kylo asked, then shrugged. "I mean, I dunno, I kinda like it."
Hux continued to look at Ren blankly.
Kylo scratched his cheek. "So what were you doing?"
"Meditating."
"Really?"
"No, more like resting my mind. I was fascinated by your uncle, so I thought I would give it a shot."
"Did it help?"
Hux chuckled. "No. I still have to deal with Aila."
Kylo nodded, then walked and stood beside the shorter boy. "Will you be going soon, then?"
Hux looked up with a small but sad smile. He reached forward and clasped Kylo's hand in his own.
"Would you come?"
"T-to the hospital?" Kylo looked down at their hands together. Hux's was so small, so pale, compared to his own.
Delicate.
That's what it was.
Hux just kept staring, and Kylo couldn't help but stare back- Hux's eyes were just so easily enchanting.
"Sure," Ren nodded again, "I'll come."

Hux

Hux denied himself any thought towards whatever gay shit had just happened.
He walked faster than normal, which wasn't any problem for Ren, who seemed to keep up with ease.
His shoes, which were obviously ruined beyond repair with all the mud and dust caked on them, were kicking rocks and dirt as they made their way back down the crappy road towards town.
Kylo appeared unfazed by the whole situation at Luke's. He kept his gaze ahead, his stupid makeup smeared and faded around his eyes. Somehow, Hux had never really taken in Ren's face before.
The birthmarks, his drooped eyelids, strong jaw and large nose.
Maybe he had noticed before.
But every time he looked, it was like he noticed something new. Almost like watching a movie. You notice little things you never saw before, little details just for those who pay attention.
And Hux liked paying attention.
"What?" Ren suddenly spoke.
The redhead was brought back to earth. "What?"
"You were staring at me."
"Oh."
"And?"
"Sorry."
Ren smiled. A genuine one. "It's okay."
From behind, the sound of a car came, and Hux and Ren stepped to the side.
It was an old van, and the window rolled down to reveal Ren's uncle.
"You left without saying goodbye," Luke said, but he didn't actually sound hurt.
"Sorry," Ren replied casually. "You were sleeping."
"Where are you going?" Luke scratched his beard, which reminded Hux of Brendol. He shook off the thought.
"Hospital."
Luke gave them a look.
"To see my sister," Hux stepped in.
"Hop in, I'll give you a ride."
The boys slid open the back doors and climbed into the van.
It was red and dusty, much like the road itself, and the inside smelled like herbs and fruit.
The ride was rather quiet, other than the occasional comment from Luke.
Once at the hospital, Ren thanked his uncle for the ride, and Hux stood, looking up at the beige building.
"She's fine, I'm sure," Ren looked around awkwardly.
They walked up to the from desk and waited for the nurse to acknowledge their presence.
She didn't, until Hux cleared his throat.
"Oh, I'm sorry, we just had a bit of a situation. Lots of stuff. How can I-"
"Aila Hux," he said quietly. He didn't know if her name would even be in the system. She may have not told them. "She's tall, thin, came in last night?"
"Yes, I know who she is." The nurse bit her lip nervously. "I'm afraid her father came and picked her up."
"What?" Ren asked, perking up. "Shouldn't she still be recovering?"
"Well, he picked her up against our advisement," she continued. "He made quite a scene."
"But she's okay?" Hux prompted.
"Yes, generally." She shrugged. "Are you friends?"
"I'm her brother," Hux turned towards the door.
Ren thanked the nurse, then jogged to catch up. "Where are we going?"
"My house, but, Ren," Hux turned and put a hand on the other's arm. "Maybe you should not come. In case, well.."
"Okay." Ren did a deep in take of breath. "You know that bridge by your house? The one that they never finished building?"
"Yeah,"
"Meet me there as soon as you can. I'll bring you a tape, and you can tell me how it went."
"Isn't it missing railings? I don't think it's safe," Hux rubbed his arms, which were getting cold.
"I go there all the time, it's fine."