#btw he was absolutely out late getting railed by Rupert

[blackberry-bloody]

“Why were you out late last night?” Dayzel cautiously asked his husband.

“I wasn't?” Nox raised a curious eyebrow and tilted his head, looking at Dayzel quizzically.

“Yes you were?” Dayzel, now also confused, pressed. “Remember? You asked me to clean the house before you left, then you were gone until like-  three in the morning.” He huffed, crossing his arms over his chest. “I waited up for you too!”

Nox walked over, concern in his eyes. “Honey, I came home at 10, and you were already asleep.”

Dayzel paused. The concern in his husband’s eyes and the solid assurance in his voice made him falter. “What? I thought - I thought I stayed up… I could've sworn I did.”

Nox put a hand on his husband's shoulder. “Dayzel, you must've dreamt that you stayed up.”

Dayzel's arms fell to his sides. “But it felt so real.”

“I know it did. But it was just a dream.” Nox kissed the top of Dayzel's head and tucked a strand of hair behind his ear.

“Just a dream…” Dayzel repeated under his breath

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