ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞

‍ ‍‍ ‍ㅤ⠀⠀ㅤ
‍‍ ‍ ‍‍ ‍ㅤ⠀⠀ㅤ
‍‍ ‍ ‍‍ ‍ㅤ

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟ𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦.
ᅟᅟ

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅠᅠ
ᅠᅠaw, but he spoke of her so fondly! shrinking like a dog that's just been reprimanded, he adjusts his headgear.

« okay, okay. i'm also hungry, so count me in! you'll help, right? »

trying to squirm out from below her, but to no avail.

surely it's just her gear.
ᅠᅠ

[— 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 🏳️‍⚧️ @_1200RPM]

⠀

The woman would smack his
mask out of place.

⠀“ It's Hellfire, Hell–Fire. Not
⠀⠀Flame, Not Eye, not Fireball. ”

This awkward moment turned
reunion caused a warm smile
on the soldier's face.

⠀“ I might let you call me Firebug.
⠀⠀IF we go eat some Flesh bacon. ”

⠀

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅠᅠ
ᅠᅠtruth be told, hermit is nearly startled into drawing iron on her, until she proves to have no ill intentions — and his memories with her finally snowball.

« firebug. . . ? my, it really is you! »

the charmingly dense loner laughs, pulling the woman in his arms.
ᅠᅠ

[— 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 🏳️‍⚧️ @_1200RPM]

⠀

...

...

⠀“ Hermit you Leninist cow—
⠀⠀IT'S ME, HELLFIRE— ”

There goes the usually
reserved Hellfire, running
to him to tackle him ( or
jump into his arms. )

⠀

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅠᅠ
ᅠᅠ« i- i haven't been hiding. . . ! »

the stalker whines, holding her wrist.

« i missed you— »
ᅠᅠ

[⸺ 𝐻𝑢𝑠ℎ . @silentsharpness]

one cheek has been pinched , divine punishment .

‘ where have you been hiding ?! ’

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅠᅠ
ᅠᅠ« me? »

the loner looks a little dumbfounded, though it might be his mask.

« i. . . maybe? »
ᅠᅠ

[— 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 🏳️‍⚧️ @_1200RPM]

⠀

...

⠀“ Do I know you?
⠀⠀you seem familiar. ”

⠀

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅠᅠ
ᅠᅠ( * 💧 )

« hush! it sure has. . . uh, been a while? »

a meek, apologetic smile.
ᅠᅠ

[⸺ 𝐻𝑢𝑠ℎ . @silentsharpness]

𝙮𝙤𝙪 . 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 . 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 ?

* 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗇𝗀 . 𝖿𝗎𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀 . 𝗋𝖺𝗀𝗂𝗇𝗀 .

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟi never left, you know!
ᅟᅟ

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟ( * 👋😌 )
ᅟᅟ

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟmuch as she teases him over his pup-like behaviour at times, he's not at all oblivious to the emotional turmoil prevailing on her expression. his right hand steadies fondly, his stare focused.

« my love, is there something on your mind? »
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

for a moment there's a look on her face-- guilt, perhaps? a hint of shame.

he doesn't know what she is.

it isn't what she deserves at all.

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟdramatically slides in her care. all is right now.
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

she's already sitting down, patting her lap.

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟcan he. can he like. like. you know.
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

. . . what is he staring at her for—

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟ. . .and leads him to her lips, from where he wishes to never part.

« it's what you deserve. »
ᅟᅟ

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟout of the countless oddities, marvels and miracles he came across ever since setting foot in the zone, none ever captivated him like she did — she's the best thing he could've found here.

the most unlikely, too — love.

it helps him overcome that awkwardness. . .
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

she wonders often if she’s taking advantage of him, trying to fill some sort of lonely void. it was convenient.

who else would—

she looks up at him, her spiralling thoughts stopped in their tracks.

“you are far too sweet.”

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟwhyyy else would he be so reluctant to show her whenever he gets a new ping ( * 😅 )
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

he better not let her find out that little secret.

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟtotally didn't change the wallpaper of his PDA to a picture of mirage he had secretly snapped.
ᅟᅟ

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟbut of course he'd hear it, her every word is a priceless treasure for him to pocket. arms curl in turn, enshrouding her in warmth.

« i love you most. »

he'd tease, himself feeling a tad shy.
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

she nods— perhaps she’s nostalgic for a time where such things wouldn’t make her ill.

she wraps her arms around him, nuzzling her face against his chest.

“я тебя люблю.” she mutters— maybe he wouldn’t hear her.

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟTHAT'S ME!!!
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

. . . a little over 6 feet tall, wears some military gear but he’s definitely not a trained soldier. speaks in broken English with a heavy accent. very cute. slightly radioactive.

[ᅟᅟ‍‍ ‍‍ * ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍⋮ 𝐄𝐑𝐄̲𝐌̲𝐈̲𝐓𝐄 🔞 @_livetoforget]

ᅟᅟ
ᅟᅟwide eyes remain fixed, lips breaking out in a delighted laugh, which he'd top off with kisses over her eyelids.

« if you're thirsty, there's always bottled water to go around. . . no need to get sick off of snowflakes. »
ᅟᅟ

[EᖇI𝘚 & 𝒜𝐸𝒢𝐼𝒮 ˎˊ˗ @starrydrifter_]

“mmph—!”

she lets out a little squeak as he shuts her mouth, a startled look on her face before she looks slightly bashful.

it seems the sweet talk and pet names still get her a little shy.