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he couldn't believe it.  how could they still  ..  accept him after that?  his disbelief was mixed with a softened look.  there was absolutely no way───how? ⠀"  that's not true,  i mean-  i also fought with them.  " ⠀frowned yusef. ⠀"  i don't know if i can still have the courage to fully face them..  i really don't deserve it.  " ⠀he'd lower his head,  skeptical of the thought.

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            the hand that previously covered yusef's mouth shifted to now cup his cheek,  ajax's thumb brushing along it gently as he quietly listened to the other〝  they still love you though,  flaws and all you know?  some time after we fought,  they said they missed you a ton.  even made some gifts for you if you ever came back ＂ he admitted,  seeing no point in keeping this information from the pirate〝  we should go see them together sometime and hang out like old times.  i bet they'd be excited to see you again ＂

"  i can't stand leaving them  ..  i saw part of myself in them.  i definitely wasn't a perfect big brother,  i even scared them off after fighting with you.  " ⠀he sighed.  the memory was still bitter to him,  he wasn't proud of that particular event either.  it was the worst,  but it was also what made him come out of his shell.   yusef's frown,  then softened,  now turning into a warm smile. ⠀"  it was the best family i had though.  "

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            〝  why try to borrow me when they already know i'm with you in the first place? ＂ his shoulders shrugged before he begun to pepper kisses along yusef's flustered features,  paying special attention to the spots the other was sensitive in〝  you're just as greedy as me you know?  except you hide it better ＂

yusef chuckled lightly,  the faint warmth of emitted laughter hitting subtly to his partner's lips. ⠀"  no...  i just..  want you by my side.  " ⠀he confessed,  rather flustered. ⠀"  lucky me.  i'll have to make this worth my time before you go back,  so in the meantime  ..  i'll borrow you away from the boys for now.  "

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            ajax was more than happy to return the intimate kiss,  their noses brushing against each other after parting〝  has it really been that long since i last came over? ＂ he asked,  trying to recall the most recent time he visited,  but failed〝  well,  i'm here now.  so there's no point in thinking about the past when you have me all to yourself right now~ ＂

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            〝  whether you win or lose,  it's a guarantee you'll always have fun with me regardless~! ＂ the pirate's hair was playfully ruffled with a laugh〝  buuuut,  i did still win in the end,  meaning i get a reward! ＂

"  you're used to it so it's easier to say in your case.  maybe if i also get used to it,  i wouldn't be as scared  ...  perhaps next time,  i'll try it again.  " ⠀he then adds. ⠀"  but you still cheated though.  i guess i'll let you have it this time,  i had fun anyways.  "

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            〝  my rational fear of the ocean is actually valid,  and you know it ＂ he countered with a light roll of his eyes〝  and being above the coulds is a lot more cooler than being below.  you're seriously missing out ＂

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            no comment  [  he responded back with a shiver after losing the warmth he had slowly regained after yusef settled him down  ]  come back quick,  okay?  i'm already staring to freeze my ass off-

how is it my fault now? ⠀❲the captain chuckled,  gently picking up his soaked form.❳ ⠀i won't leave you. ⠀❲bringing ajax inside the cabin,  he settled his shivering frame to a wooden chair.❳ ⠀wait,  i'll get you a towel and some clothes.

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            not forgiving you until i feel better  [  he stubbornly muttered while burying his face into the pirate's neck.  he tried masking the sniffle he let out by continuing to grumble as his arms tightly held onto yusef  ]  okay...  you won't leave me..  right?

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            well,  now's a good time to face your fears!  [  he joyously said while staring at the pirate with fondness at witnessing him steadily beginning to relax  ]  c'mon,  the clouds aren't gonna bite you~  i'll fight them if they do

❲the new position made him embarrassed,  cheeks flushed.❳ ⠀i don't like this at all!  you dimwit─╌  i wasn't expecting you'd be bringing me up this high! ⠀❲slowly,  with an exhale,  he released his hands freely.❳

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            ha,  to think you were talking all big about wanting to fly earlier.  here,  how about we try this?  [  ajax carefully made it so yusef's legs were wrapped around his waist as his own hands settle along the pirate's hips  ]  there,  now your hands are free!  i promise i won't let you fall.  you trust me,  right?

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            how about we bet on it then?  [  a challenging smirk appeared on features as he expectantly stared at the other in anticipation for his answer  ]  winner can request whatever they want from the loser

wouldn't that be weird if you just╌  watch me the whole time? ⠀❲he turned to ajax,  his eyebrow raised upward out of sheer oddity.❳ ⠀i doubt you'd be quiet.

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            ooooh,  you mean wynnie?  he was watching tory  [  his eyes later shone with interest as he stuck closer to yusef with a smile  ]  and can i watch you work?  i promise i'll be quiet!

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            that's a hard request for me to follow through with y'know  [  his gaze briefly wandered towards where yusef's heard turned to see alastair's bed was before a soft hum of surprise emit from him at being given the small kiss.  he blinked a couple of times in order to register what just happened,  but later smiled. ]  i lied.  i want another kiss please

shh╌  quiet. ⠀❲quickly,  he placed his hand over ajax’s mouth,  head turned towards alastair’s bed.❳ ⠀be a little patient.  will you? ⠀❲whispers the pirate.  he removes his hand,  instead it is placed upon his chest,  tugging onto the redhead’s shirt.  without hesitation,  he pulls ajax to lay a sweet but short kiss.❳ ⠀there,  happy?

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            looks like someone's quite popular then  [  ajax teased before floating his way over to where yusef was and tackled him down to the bed with a laugh  ]  and i will after you give me a kiss

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            〝  with the amount of stuff you've been 'borrowing',  i'm surprised it took them this long to finally give one out- ＂

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            that's supposed to be my problem how?  [  his eyes squint before laying himself over the brunette,  his limbs securing themselves over the other's blanketed form  ]  at least cuddle with me

i'm sleepy. ⠀❲yusef groaned,  turning his back to the other while pulling over the blanket.❳

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            〝  well,  i can't sleep.  so do so.ething about it and entertain me ＂

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@capstained 　)
            〝  a reward from the captain himself?  it's about time i get my compensation for all my hard work!  so i guess i'll play along if it means it'll be something good ＂ emerald hues were then after closed as he patiently waited for the gift yusef was going to give him