Only Human | Sander Sides

Reunited~Roceit

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-requested by ohhiholahello
-some spoilers from the new episode
-this one is v cute i love the concept
-genderfluid deceit
-half blind deceit

TRIGGER WARNINGS
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Everyone has at least one kindergarten sweetheart. That kid you always shared your crayons with, who you played house with, or gave a cookie when they were feeling down. Roman remembers his. A kid named Janus who had been introduced to him by the teacher as "Someone who really needs a good friend." The teacher explained to him that Janus couldn't see out of one eye and needed someone to help him around and make sure the other kids were nice to him. They had got along immediately, playing all sorts of fantasy games. As much as Roman loved being the hero, he would let Janus be one too sometimes. They were the best of friends but Janus ended up moving away at the end of the school year. Sometimes Roman wonders where his old friend went, and if they still like yellow gummy bears, even though they should both be in their second year of high school by now. Part of him wishes they could reunite and be friends again. 

The universe must have heard Roman's wish, because as he walks into his homeroom class, a person in a black beanie, yellow sweater, a leather jacket, and a black skirt is sitting in his chair. They look so familiar and Roman is compelled to ask their name. He walks up to them and taps the desk lightly to get them to turn in his direction. "Pardon me Mx, My name is Roman King, and I couldn't help but notice that you look very familiar to me. Might I ask your name?" They grin and Roman doesn't have to ask why as they say, "Did you bring me some yellow gummy bears?" A wide grin spreads on Roman's face, "Janus! It's been so long! How have you been? Tell me everything!" They spend that hour catching up, Janus telling Roman why they left and how they missed him, and how in middle school they found out they were genderfluid. Roman tells them how he also missed them, and how he could never look at yellow gummy bears the same. They discover their shared love of theater and Roman asks Janus if they want to join his club. Janus gladly agrees. 

A week later, they are the best of friends again. They have most classes together, much to their teacher's dismay, and at the club they are inseparable. Janus would help Roman write new plays and design outfits and sets. On the day auditions are supposed to be held, Roman sits down to watch them with Janus. Before they begin, he leans over and asks, "Would you like a part?" Janus is a little shocked at the question, they had wanted to take part in it but were worried they wouldn't be allowed. "What part could I get?" "Any part you want, besides mine of course." Janus sees their shot, and they take it, "Well then, could I get the part of your love interest?" Roman's face goes red and he stutters out a yes. Janus grins with satisfaction and turns back to the stage, calling out the first audition. 

The days leading up to the play were very entertaining. Roman and Janus practice lines together, leading both of them to get very flustered. The day of the play, however, is even worse. Roman was usually never nervous before going on stage, but now, his heart is beating loudly in his ears. He fans his face, it can't be red on stage. The play starts and Roman nearly misses his queue. It slowly smoothes out though, and Roman's heart calms down. Until Janus walks onstage, wearing a long yellow dress with a leg slit, fuzzy black coat, black heels, and yellow elbow gloves. His heart just might have stopped. Janus grins at him and recites their line, "Oh dearest sir, what brings you to my home at such a late hour?" Roman's brain kicks into overdrive to find his line, "Terrible news, madame, I'm sorry. Your father, he has been murdered." Janus throws a hand on their forehead, "Oh goodness no!" The scene plays on, Roman's heart barely allowing him to hear himself. 

The end. The end is here. Roman's end, and the play's. Why did he have to write a kiss scene? Why??? He tries to clear his mind and instead recite his lines. Janus is onstage, monologuing about how much their character loves Roman's. Maybe... how much Janus loves Roman? A doorbell, that's Roman's queue. He walks on stage, "My dear, we've done it!" "Done what, detective?" "The murderer has been found and put to justice!" "Oh, thank you! How can I ever repay you?" Closer. Roman, you have to step closer. "I can think of one way," Roman says, now in his spot. "Oh do tell." That wasn't the line. Janus what??? "Kiss me." Roman you genius. You did it. Janus smiles and wraps their arms around Roman, pulling him down to kiss them. It happened the kiss scene happened and the curtains drew closed. The audience was applauding but neither Roman nor Janus particularly cared. All in all, a successful reunion (and play).