Sander Sides Oneshots, B****

No Time Like the Present (3)

Pairing(s): Romantic Roceit, QPR Intrulogical, Sleepmas

Word Count: 3K

Warnings: Swearing, harassment, assassination, neglectful parents (?), homophobia mention, fire

Summary: Roman and Virgil have a bonding moment, Dolos discovers something that shouldn't be as surprising as it is, and history gets a vibe check with hindsight. 

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Roman had only been awake for three minutes and he already knew it was too early. The stress had been getting to him, and on the long way to the palace, he had only gotten three hours of sleep in the past week. Usually, he'd sleep in and cuddle into Dolos, but that wasn't really an option. Even when he'd do expeditions alone, Roman at least knew that his love was safe at home. This wasn't exactly a good week for him as he knew the sun wasn't even up yet.

He sighed dramatically and stood up to stretch. Deciding to spend his time wisely so everyone could leave the moment they woke up, he fed the horses, checked around the area for any trouble, and started the hunt for food. Now, they brought food, and Roman knew this, but he had been so bored lately now that his days had an extra six hours. So this meant, he'd roughly remember everything Patton has said about scavenging and try to mimic everything Virgil has done regarding hunting. It didn't go to plan as he wished but at least he hasn't gotten severely injured yet, as he was still recovering from that one asshole.

Unfortunately, his brain couldn't help but drift to Dolos. What if they were all too late? What if he gets hurt in a way he never recovers? Is this how Dolos feels whenever Roman travels out of town? He travels a l o t and he had almost always had to get patched up by the end of it. The guilt started growing as he realized that he and his boyfriend had switched roles. A little 'I told you so' at the end of this entire fiasco was definitely in order and Roman would accept it gracefully. He breathed in to keep himself from freaking out. He and Dolos would both get out of this alive, and it'll be okay. But why couldn't he bring himself to believe it?

"What the fuck are you doing up so fucking early?"

"Shut up, Virgil, you're going to wake up Patton and you know he's a light sleeper," Roman said huffing slightly at the end of his sentence. Even though he had been up for hours, it was still way too early for any actual communication. "Besides, I know you like sleeping in so what woke you?"

Virgil gave a small grin and shrugged, extending his arms to invite a hug. "I can sense anxiety from 20 feet away so I thought I'd comfort you."

"Sounds fake but okay." Roman scoffed, accepting the hug with a small laugh. "Though it is mighty suspicious that I have woken up before you, and you have shown on multiple accounts to not sleep like,,, at all."

Virgil shoved Roman out of the hug and punched his shoulder. A little unnecessary, but that was what basically defined their friendship at that point. Some melodramatic bickering and practically acting like they hate each other even if they would kill for one another. Though, if this were to be brought up, the two would immediately argue this, as if it was something the world wasn't allowed to know. Logan and Patton found it ridiculous but Remus found it hilarious that they can act so stupid. Eventually, the others woke up to the two lightly bantering. The sun was up at that point and it was decided they should PROBABLY leave to finish their plan.

"Guuuysss, our horses will probably kick us if we don't get going!" Patton called.

Roman shook his head with a tired but genuine laugh; hopefully, that laugh would be shared with Dolos soon. He ran back to the campsite, ready to leave as soon as he could.

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After Dolos was told the plan he was half-convinced it would work.

I mean if you heard any plans about overthrowing your current government with 30 or so people, you'd be skeptical too, right? You wouldn't just believe everything off the bat. Remy and Magenta shared a house and gave Dolos the guest bed. They weren't together nor would they ever which was totally fine and Dolos didn't even ask or hint at something like that when Magenta told him. He was assuming that one of them or both were in separate relationships or so.