꧁𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑎 𝑂𝑛𝑒𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑠꧂

Partners

Ship: Asra x Julian (asrian)
(fluff tee hee)

Julian was quietly slaving over work related to the plague. As he was writing, his hand slipped and knocked over the bottle of ink next to him. He cursed under his breath and rubbed his eyes. He lost track of time, as it was now outrageously late. The only sounds in the dimly lit library he was settled in was his partner Asra's shuffling next to his desk in his sleep. He and Julian were working on the plague, so they are considered partners in a professional manner. Asra sat up and stretched before getting up.
"How are you still awake Doctor.... what time is it?" Julian glanced at the clock and arched his back.
"I'd say around 3:00, did i wake you?" Asra shook his head no and started cleaning up the ink Julian spilled.
"You should get to bed. It's too late for you to be working." Asra rubbed Julians shoulders while he looked over at what Julian scribbled down. Julian leaned back and closed his eyes.
"I suppose a quick break wouldn't be too bad..."
"You can pick it back up in the morning Ilya, don't pressure yourself too much."
"Mazelinka is asleep... I suppose I could make a bed here for myself."
"Well, I wouldn't mind you sleeping at the shop, although there's only one bed." Julians face turned a peach color.
"O-oh well I errr... I wouldn't mind if you don't that is." Asra laughed and helped Julian up.
"I wouldn't have offered if i didn't want you to stay Ilya. Lets get going." Asra gathered his and Julians baggage and they began to make their way to the shop.
"So, uh, i've never been to your shop before..."
"It's pretty comfortable, but don't knock anything down or I may have to hex you."
"Really?? I promise i won't just-" Julian was cut off by Asra laughing.
"I am only joking, however, do be careful. Some of the potions could release toxic fumes if you spill them."
"Noted." Asra unlocked the front door to the shop and stepped in. he took his hat, jacket, and scarves off. He lit some incense and candles aswell.
"I'm going to change, if you need some robes to sleep in, I can provide."
"Er, alright. ill make a bed for myself down here."
"If you would like you can just sleep up here, there is plenty of room after all." Julian turned a darker shade of pink.
"...I uhm.... well I... I wouldn't mind that of course." Asra climbed up to his loft, and changed into robes he was provided by courtesy of the palace. He tossed a black robe to Julian.
"This should be your size, they sent me it by accident."
"That's convenient, Thank you Asra."
"Mmmhm." Julian changed into the robes he was given and climbed up to Asras loft. Asra was about to climb down, and he bumped into Julian.
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"N-no harm done!" Julian shuffled out of Asras way and Asra climbed down the ladder, put out the candles, and dumped the ashes from the incense. When He came up Julian was already passed out on his bed. Asra smiled and layed down next to his sleeping partner. He ran his fingers through julians hair and was cuddled close to him.
"I wish that I could be your partner, not in the way we already are.... well I suppose you can't hear me..."
Little did Asra know, Julian was wide awake next to him. He relaxed at Asras touch trying to keep a straight face. "...but one day I'll work up the courage to tell you, I can promise that."
"There's no need for promises." Asra blushed deeply.
"Oh, you're awake.... how much did you hear?"
"All of it, Asra... why didn't you tell me sooner?"
"I just didn't... know how you would react." Julian cuddled closer to Asra and laughed.
"I'm glad I heard you." Asra relaxed and cuddled close to Julian. "For now I think we should keep whatever's going on between us... err... close to the heart."
"I agree, I cant promise when we're alone I won't pull anything..."
"Ohoho! I like what i'm hearing!" Asra laughed and kissed Julian on the cheek.
"You will just have to wait..."
"Well, I'm looking forward to it. Goodnight, partner."
"Goodnight, Dr. Devorak."