Impure Saint (MareNight)

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After the certain events took place, Night and the others returned to Mare's castle, leaving Dreamtale behind but not before promising his return to his brother. Dream showed no sign of worry, telling Night to be careful and that he'd attempt to visit with the help of Blue or Error since the guardian didn't know where Mare's castle was.

That night was filled with celebration and drinking, and believe it or not, Night's first taste of whiskey. He sat there, starring down at the shot with curiosity and interest, the smell intriguing him. The others watched, giggling and smiling besides Mare who sat at Night's side holding a cup of water just in case Night needed it.

Night lifted the shot glass of whiskey to his mouth before tilting his head back and allowing the burning liquid to slip down. He let out a rough cough at the burning sensation, raising his hand when Mare offered him water. Let out a few more small coughs he smiled shyly, looking towards the others. "Uh... could I get another one?"

The trio and Cross cheered, Epic included. Mare let out a chuckle at that, smiling softly at Night as he grabbed him another shot.

Night smiled back, this time taking it slow, sipping it. Mare hummed as he watched Night adjust to the sensation of whiskey, chuckling when he heard him cough again. "Is this the first time you've had whiskey?"

Night giggled a bit, "This is the first time I've drank actually, I never managed to get a hold of alcohol and if I did I used it to disinfect wounds."

Mare nodded softly, "Oh? Well, you certainly seem to have a taste for it."

Night smirked a bit playfully, winking at him. "It's cinnamon, how could I not?"

Mare let out a soft laugh at that, "At least you have self control."

Night tilted his head at that until he looked towards the trio who were each downing their own bottle of beer. Night let out a bright and happily giggle, smiling softly at the sight. "They're enjoying themselves, thats all the matters."

"I suppose so." Mare sighed softly. "What do you say we retire early tonight so we can get you a bath?"

Night perked up at that, finishing his shot and smiling. "You need a bath too mister."

Mare shot up, blushing a bit. "What are you proposing?"

Night tilted his head, "We could bathe together? Dream and I have done it countless times so I see nothing wrong with it."

Mare thought about it for a moment. "Sure..." the talker couldn't pin point weather it was his perverted thoughts making the decision or just the fact that he considered all the scars Night must have had and the fact that he wanted to see them.

Night smiled and got up, grabbing his hand before leading Mare to the bathroom, giggling softly. "You're so slow!"

Mare chuckled at Night's playfully attempt to make him speed up in his endeavors. "I'm not slow, you're just fast." Night laughed at that.

Finally the two were in the bathroom. Mare started the bath making sure to add bubbles for the slight convince that they'd cover the more private areas. Night on the other hand was ditching his clothes, slipping off the sweater Lust had given him. He made sure it was right side out before folding it.

Mare looked away as Night undressed, turning the water off when needed. He turned away, dismissing his tendrils before beginning to undress himself. He listened to Night slipping into the water before finally throwing his shorts and boxers off. He looked back to see Night covering his eyes and Mare chuckled lightly before getting into the warm water.

He let out a content sigh, leaning his head back and propping an arm on the side of the tub. "You can uncover your eyes puppy."

Night pulled his hand away from his face, a soft bit of blush on his face. He smiled at the sight of Mare, his eyes glancing over his body carefully, only able to take in the sight of Mare's bare ribs, the sight making him a tad bit shy. Mare did the same with Night, eyes glazing over his ribs and sternum as he mentally counted the scars he saw.

"Thirty-six..." He muttered to himself, Night tilted his head. Mare quickly changed the subject, "Is the water warm enough?"

Night giggled, "It's nice... warm."

Mare smiled at that, lowering into the water a bit. "Good..."

Silence, were they both to embarrassed to say something..? Possibly.

"Let me see your hand."

"What?" Mare tilted his head in confusion.

"Give me your hand!" Night smiled, his hand out in between them, flat against air.

Mare hummed and pressed his hand against Night's, smiling at the size difference between them. "Your hands are so tiny." He chuckled softly.

Night's eyes turned to stars and Mare felt his face heat up, "Your hands are so big!" Mare was going to die of cuteness, he was sure of it.

Night looked up at him with a bright smile before perking at his own thoughts. He grinned, moving from his spot to get against Mare, grabbing the taller's arms and wrapping them around himself. Mare flushed yet again, squeezing Night gently.

Night pressed his hand against Mare's hand again, smiling up at him. "I'm so small compared to you... it's like a rabbit and a deer."

Mare chuckled at that, "I'd say a wolf and a cougar would be better."

Night huffed playfully but smiled, snuggling towards Mare slightly to enjoy the contact. "A wolf and a rabbit?"

"That works too." Mare smiled softly, resting his head on Night's gently. "How long do you want to stay in the bath."

Night smiled, "Until I'm tired enough to fall asleep in the tub."

And so they stayed that long. Helping each other bathe and respecting each other when it came to things.

When the two finally got to bed, they said their goodnights and curled up against each other. Night pressed on Mare's chest, nuzzled into his ribs. Mare clasped his arms around Night's waist, holding him close.

They refused to let go of each other for the entire night, snuggled together.

Even after this...

They were still friends.

Weren't they?