Only Human | Sander Sides

Ugly~Demus Request

INFO
-requested by Starsurface
-angstie (tm)
-dee is p much nonverbal the entire time, like when youre so sad you dont wanna talk
wattpad said this wasnt published even after i published it so lmk if any of you could read it before dec. 18 2019

TRIGGER WARNINGS
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Why? Why did they have to spread? Was half his face not enough? Deceit scratches at the new scales on his sides with his new claws. Ugly. That is the word repeating in his head. Why does Thomas hate him so? All he wants to do is help. His claws scratch the human skin around the scales, turning some of his sadness into anger. He punches the mirror he gazes in, shattering it. The shards bounce off of his scales and tears roll down his cheeks. He sinks to the ground, digging his claws into his sides. The side unprotected by scales draws blood, trickling lightly to the floor. Don't cry. Don't cry. You're fine. He can sense the dishonesty in his words, hurting him further. From somewhere in the mindpalace he hears a voice tell a lie, "I'm fine kiddos!" He bites back a pained scream as the scales spread farther.

The bathroom door is beaten down by a familiar morningstar, and Remus steps through the splinters, mischievous grin quickly changing to an expression of worry. He drops his weapon and kneels next to Deceits shaking body, slowly putting a hand on his shoulder. His voice shakes with worry and anger as he asks, "Dee, what happened?" Deceit's tears don't stop as he pulls Remus into a tight hug, careful of his claws. Remus hugs back tight and rubs firm circles into Deceit's back. Deceit's breathing starts to slow and even out and his crying stops, leaving his face and eyes red. Remus cups Deceit's face in his hands, lightly squishing his cheeks, "What do you want to do?" Deceit lifts his hands to sign something, too tired and throat too sore to talk, and drops them again, not having enough energy for that either. Remus goes to plan B, which is listing off comforting activities until Deceit nods.

"Wanna watch a movie?" Deceit finally nods and Remus smiles. He pick up Deceit and carries him out of the bathroom and onto the couch, throwing a blanket over him. He holds up different movies until Deceit nods to one. The one he picks is Beauty And The Beast. Remus puts in the movie and sits next to Deceit's balled up form and the couch. As the movie plays, Remus feels Deceit shifting a lot. He looks over to see Deceit inching his way closer to Remus. Remus laughs and pulls him into his lap, wrapping his arms around the small waist. Deceit happily hisses and continues to watch the movie, occasionally smiling when Belle and the Beast were civil with each other. The movie ends and Remus looks to Deceit, "Are you feeling better?" Deceit nods but doesn't move, and his other hands switch out the DVD to a horror movie, one of Remus' favorites. Remus tries to contain his excitement and not bounce like he usually does.

Remus watches the horror movie intently, occasionally making dark or lewd comments. Deceit tries to watch all of it with him but starts nodding off towards the end. Remus plays with his hair as he falls asleep and turns off the tv once the movie ends. He carries Deceit as steady as he can to his room, but Deceit wouldn't let him go, so he just got in the bed with him. He snaps his fingers to put the two of them in pajamas and wraps an arm around Deceit. For the first time in a while, he sleeps well.