dukeceit oneshots (abandoned)

Plushies

I'm so sorry it's been ages since I've updated D:

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Trigger warnings: Remus angst,
unsympathetic! light sides

Dee catches Remus playing with his plushies. He promises Remus will never be alone again.

This is based off this art thing I saw on Tumblr about Remus being alone and he plays with plushies of the others.

Remus giggled almost childishly to himself as he manoeuvred the fat green octopus in the air, flying it around giddily. "Wheee!" He laughed as it landed near the dragon, who he moved to hug the octopus. Then he unravelled a little snake plushie and gently made it kiss the octopus, face heating up lightly at his little game. He sighed as he stared at the snake's glassy eyes, wondering what Deceit was up to. Remus shook his head distractedly and returned to his game, looking down at the players.

There was a little spider plushie, coloured dark purple and black - Virgil.
A little shiny dragon; Roman, of course.
A fluffy, soft dog, that was just great for cuddling represented Patton.
A quaint unicorn in a little decorated onesie - Logan.
Of course, his favourites were his little green octopus and his long, stuffed snake.
Sure, call him childish. But it's how he coped. With fear. Rejection.

Loneliness.

None of the sides liked him. He'd seen it all, despite Dee's protests. Offhand comments from Roman, Virgil's glaring, Patton's uncomfortable silences, Logan's unspoken words.

But here, he was happy! He could pretend that they liked him and make up scenarios here; feel loved. So he played, when he was alone.

Remus thought about who did like him. Deceit did!!
Then again, did he? He was the embodiment of lies, after all. Perhaps it was a trick.
Remus' breath hitched as his eyes began to water. He was truly alone.

Disgusting. Gross. Weird.
The first tear dropped, salty and cold, and he abandoned his teddies. He got up from his bed, to wash his face, but all too late his door was being pushed open.

"Hey, 'Mussy - are you?"

Remus turned his head towards Deceit, feeling a blush form. Just great. Now Deceit would see him as a mess, a loser, and he'd never want Remus.

The Duke sobbed harder at this thought, and Deceit was rushing towards him in minutes, enveloping him in a warm hug, rubbing his back gently. Remus nestled his face, embarrassed, in between Deceit's neck as they embraced. "Shh, shh baby. It'sss okay. Let it all out." Deceit soothed him. Remus felt his breathing return to normal, flushing darkly at the nickname. Deceit guided him over to the bed, as they pulled away from each other, a geniune look of concern in Deceit's eyes. "Oh, Re, sweetheart!" He wiped away the tears gently and squeezed Remus' hand, catching sight of the plushies scattered about, raising an eyebrow. Remus scrambled to hide them but Deceit stopped him. "What's all this, 'Mus?"
Remus shook his head, embarrassed. Deceit moved closer. "I'm not leaving till you tell me." He spoke softly. Remus nodded, sniffling.

"They all hate me. ALL OF THEM! Maybe you hate me, too."
He choked back a sob.
"Even Roman hates me. So when I'm alone, I play with them. I pretend they like me. I pretend Roman loves me."

Deceit stared at him in shock, stroking his blushing face gently. "I could never hate you, Remussss. God, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. And, well, you're amazing. You're still creativity. You help Thomas in ssssso many ways. And so what if the light sides hate you, Re? Fuck them. They aren't true friends."

Remus' eyes sparkled as he looked up. "R-really? I mean that much to you?"
Deceit sighed as a way of answering. "I promise you'll never be alone again, sweetheart." He whispered, making Remus shiver.
And then, he leaned in and smashed their lips together, grabbing the back of Remus' neck in a passionate embrace. Remus' eyes widened as he cupped Dee's cheek and kissed back, surging closer. After a while of making out he moaned desperately into the kiss, and they pulled away, Deceit pulling Remus to his chest, and kissing his forehead softly. Remus snuggled into Dee's chest, and it felt safe and warm and right, listening to his heartbeat.

"I love you, Remussss. I always have." The latter searched Dee's eyes to find any type of falseness, and he found nothing. He felt well and truly at peace.

Loved.

Remus smiled gently. "I love you too, Dee Dee."

Just maybe, things would be alright.

[Word Count: 780 words.]