Don't Believe Everything You See | Mirage x Crypto FanFiction | Apex Legends

chapter 7 - recalling

it was about half an hour after returning from the changing room. i laid on his couch with my legs crossed in front of my and my hands behind my head. thinking. reflecting. it was such a bizarre scenario, so out of character for me. was it a 'heat of the moment' type thing? did i want this all along? everything seemed to be progressing so fast and now i was laying on his couch whilst he took a shower, the taste of him still lingering in my mouth.

i stared at the ceiling, images of the cubicle replaying in my mind. part of me wanted to take it further, but another part of me feared getting hurt. i didn't want to rush into anything, but he was sending my emotions and i through a whirlwind. i knew those butterflies in my stomach and the blush on my cheeks had to mean there was something there. never in a million years would i have guessed i would be falling for mirage... that was until we started speaking and he opened up to me. there's a connection, i feel it.

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"hey, sweet cheeks." his cheery voice startled me, snapping me out of my thoughts as he exited his bathroom with a towel around his waist. his hair was still wet and his curls were loose and dangling over his eyes. water dripped onto his chest and down his abs. i watched it carefully as he came nearer.

"how're you doing?" he asked, standing beside the couch, running a hand through my hair. i sat up to gave him space to sit.

"i'm doing alright, i've just been thinking." i answered vaguely, my eyes on the ground.

"thinking bout what?" he continued, taking a seat right next to me. i took his hand in mine and played with his fingers to which he watched fondly.

"just about us and what happened, y'know." i admitted, kissing the back of his hand gently.

"well, did you enjoy it?" he persisted, worry lacing in his voice as he move nearer to me.

"i did. i loved every second. it's just... are we moving too fast?" i asked honestly, avoiding eye contact in fear of his reaction.

"if you feel that way, we can keep it chill. whatever makes you happy. i just really like you, like a lot, like i'm really into you, a lot..." he admitted passionately, his voice growing nervous and quieter towards the end of his rambling. my heart fluttered at his words.

"i like you too, i just.. i don't want to ruin anything for us." i said, still playing with his hands. he frowned, planting a kiss on my temple before brushing a strand if hair behind my ear with his free hand. that's definitely something he loves doing.

"i mean, i'm the happiest i've felt in months!" he cheered. "getting to spend time with you has made me feel less lonely, made me feel like there's someone who cares about me." i felt my eyes well up at his words. god he made me such an emotional wreck.

"i'm so glad you feel that way.. i honestly feel the same. i thought i disliked you at first, y'know the arrogance, the dumb jokes.. but now i know the full picture, i really feel this connection." i admitted, leaning my head on his bare shoulder.

"please stay with me again tonight. i enjoy your company." he pleaded with a longing tone. i couldn't say no, i was loving spending time with him.

"of course, but you gotta come sleep in your bed with me. i want you to be comfortable... plus i get cold at night." i requested with a smirk.

"it's a deal."