My Love For You Is This Tall

Love and Affection

//This is the follow up to "Ignorance is Bliss"

Not much changed after finding out you were in a relationship with Purple, aside from knowing you could be affectionate towards him and not be rejected. Purple was affectionate to an extent but only because he had a long way to go when it came to human affection.

You had piqued his interest on the topic when instead of reaching for one of his donuts, you grabbed his hand. Sharing food was the most affectionate thing the irken had done so naturally he was beyond confused. You explained it was a thing human couples did and that if he didn't like it you could stop.

He awkwardly held your hand, adjusting it every few seconds to try and find a better way to hold it. It ended with two of your fingers intertwined with his and the other three wrapped around his hand. He still didn't understand it but the warmth from your hands was nice.

Nuzzling against you was something he had grown comfortable with right away, along with carrying you everywhere you went.

"I can walk, silly."

"So can I and you don't see me doing that either!"

Teaching him about kisses was fun because his reactions were always visible. Ever since you two almost made Red throw up you kept your kissing on the down low. Besides, you weren't too comfortable with making out in front of other people anyways and it's easy to get carried away with Purple.

He made it clear he didn't care who was watching when he nearly shoved his tongue down your throat. You're convinced he did it to assert his dominance in front of the other Irkens like the feral bastard he is.

Purple is a fast learner. He'll pick up on things you never even taught him which leave you wondering if he got inspiration from human media or something. He'd take exotic flowers and put them in your hair and just stare at you with the goofiest look on his face. And when you snap him out of it he's a flustered mess. Sometimes it's hard to believe this is the same cold blooded leader you met years ago.

Y'know, until he reminds you. The biggest challenge you had to face in your relationship with Purple was, and still is, his possessive behavior. It was cute at first but after a while it became so toxic that even talking to Red triggered him. It was annoying and concerning to say the least.

Eventually, you got to sit him down and talk to him about it. Getting him to listen to you was the hard part since his behavior was so justified in his head. Purple is used to having his way but the thought of you possibly hating him didn't settle well with him. So although he still got cranky when you were friendly with other irkens, and still held you closer when you chatted with Red, he no longer isolated you from them.

"What are you smiling about?" Purple curiously eyed you from his seat.

You jumped a little, startled by your boyfriend's voice. It Felt weird calling him that but calling him your 'significant other' was a mouth full and 'lover' was a bit much-

"Now you're just staring. See something you like? I hope it's me."

"Sorry! I was just thinking.."

"About?" Purple questioned. You turned and booped his cheek playfully "You of course~"

He gripped your hand before you could pull away and laid a soft kiss on the back of it, taking note of your bashful reaction. He's been winning these battles lately. You're starting to wonder who's teaching who.

"You're getting real good at showing affection, Pur."

"I'm good at everything I do, loving you is no different."

Oh, was that your heart just now? Leaping out of your chest? You didn't even notice you pulled away from Purple on instinct. Sure, you two have been together for a while now but you never thought he'd say the 'L' word, let alone be the first one to say it!

"Did I say something wrong again???"

"N-no! I just- give me a moment-" you gently slapped your face as if that would stop the blushing, when in reality it made it much, much worse. On top of that your eyes were starting to water because when hasn't your body jumped at the opportunity to betray you? You weren't even sad for crying out loud!

Purple was instantly alarmed by the tears and went to embrace you, slowly stroking your hair. It was something that, admittedly, calmed the both of you.

"I'm a-alright, I just wasn't expecting.. Oh goodness, do you really love me?" you asked, giving up on holding back the stubborn tears and letting them fall.

"What? Of course!"

"Truely??"

"I- I think so? I think this is love.. How am I supposed to know?" you've never seen Purple look so puzzled before. You sighed, wiping your eyes. Of course he wouldn't know.

"Well, in simple terms, how do you feel about me?"

He takes about a moment to think about it.

"I feel like you're a virus."

Great start!

"You're in my thoughts constantly and sometimes it's hard to focus on anything else."

You deflated a little but it was nice to know he thought about you as much as you did him. He continued.

"When I'm with you I feel like nothing could ever go wrong. You're good luck." You watched as his confused expression slowly melted away and was replaced with different ones as he went on.

"I get anxious when I can't see you. Me, a Tallest, anxious over a human?  Ugh, you're just so fragile!"

"Pur-"

"And the kisses, the hugs, you! It's like some kind of addiction!" His voice lowers "am I defective...?"

"Purple, I-"

"I have to be! Irkens don't love! I shouldn't be ready to die for you given the chance.. I shouldn't see you as anything more than a pass of time, but- I do..."

You sit there in silence, feeling terrible that you even questioned him in the first place. It was something that had been bothering you for a while now but seeing Purple like this broke your heart.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't question your feelings.."

"Is love supposed to be tiring?"

"... Yes."

"And painful?"

"It definitely can be."

"And dizzying?"

"Purple are you okay?"

"No! I'm not okay! I'm in love!"

He dramatically sobbed, hugging you against him and stroking your hair. As you relaxed in his arms you came to a conclusion of your own.

"I love you too, Purple."