Zene Oneshots

After Hours

Why had he gotten a job here?

Zane tried to remember as he washed one of the glass plates. He knew that Gene was in the kitchen too, but they didn't pay much attention to each other. They never really cared about what the other was doing, where they were, or how they were doing. It was just how they were.

But... today was different. Gene kept glancing at Zane, or staring at him for long periods of time. It was... unsettling. He would normally talk to Aphmau about it once the Maid Café closed for the day, but she wasn't around at the moment after everything that had happened at the lodge.

Zane still felt guilty for what had happened. If he had tried to fight a little harder... maybe things wouldn't be like they were now... maybe Aaron would be alright, and Aphmau would be happy...

Sighing inaudibly, Zane shook his head and set back to work.

~~~~

It was closing time, and boy were things getting awkward between him and Gene.

Zane stood up, having just pout away some of the cleaning supplies. He closed the closet door, only to find his face about half a foot from Gene. Startled, the raven haired goth stepped back a few feet or so.

"Jeez, Gene... you scared me.." Zane said once he regained control of his breathing.

Gene said nothing, just staring at him. Again, Zane felt uncomfortable around him. Why was he acting so different? Was it because... no... that would be impossible. Gene couldn't possibly know about what had happened at the lodge... could he? Garroth was always bad at keeping things that harmed his friends secret, and Zane had told Kawaii~chan, and she wasn't all that good at keeping secrets to begin with.

Zane started walking away, but the only way out of the small area was to go through the doorway, which was... right beside Gene.. with a small gulp, Zane started to head towards it. He thought he was past it when Gene grabbed his arm and flipped him around, pinning him against the wall.

Zane let out a small squeak, squeezing his eye shut as Gene put his hand over his mouth. He didn't know why he did that, since his mouth was already covered by the mask of his work outfit. He opened his eye and glared at Gene, who just stared back with a blank expression.

"I know everything, Zane." Gene began, his voice low and deep. "The lodge, Ein, the Forever Potions, Aaron being the Ultima, all of it. No more secrets."

Zane's eye widened as he managed to speak. "H.. How did you...!?"

"You were stupid to trust Kawaii~chan with your secrets that you promised to protect." He chuckled, grabbing his chin roughly. "It only takes a few threats and some blackmail to make her spill."

"You wouldn't dare hurt her.." He growled, trying to sound threatening, but his voice came out different as Gene glared at him.

"I would, actually." He said with a glare, his free hand undoing Zane's bowtie. "I had no trouble beating someone as helpless and weak as you up back in highschool, didn't I?"

"Kawaii~chan only wants what's best for everyone!" He argued, beginning to raise his voice.

"You better stay quiet, unless you wanna get hurt." Gene threatened, snarling in an animalistic way.

Zane shut up, knowing his protests would only make the situation worse. A small part of him wished he hadn't decided to stay quiet as Gene grabbed him by the arm again, dragging him to another room. Being pinned to the wall again, Zane glared at the older. He was expecting to get hit or something, but instead..

He got a... hug?

Was Gene actually hugging him? That couldn't be right! Gene hated him ever since highschool, and wanted nothing more than the goth to leave existence in his life forever! ... Right..?

"Zane... just talk to me..." Gene sighed, resting his chin on top of Zane's head. "I want to hear you..."

"Oh, so I'm not an annoying cartoon character in a real body?" Zane questioned, referring to his voice from his freshman year.

"Zane..." He sighed, both in annoyance and pity. "I... don't say stuff like that..."

Zane made a humming sound as he leaned towards Gene, who leaned towards him in response. Their foreheads connected, as they stared at each other in the eyes. Gentle sky blue meeting deep oceanic teal, one facing two. They leaned closer together..

Before they kissed.

~~~~

Two males were waiting just outside of the room, kneeling down.

"I swear I'm gonna kill both of them.." Garroth whispered, glaring at his baby brother and Gene.

"Garroth, give your brother some space." Laurance scolded in a whisper, resting his head on top of Garroth's.

"But--!" He started to protest, before his mouth got covered and he was pulled back, now facing the brunette.

"Just let it happen." He smiled, kissing his cheek. "Let that happen. Let this happen."

"Oh... oh, alright.." He sighed, grinning slightly. "If that's what you want, Teddy Bear."

"Mmhmm." He hummed, purring as he nuzzled up to him.

"I'm still the dominant one in this."