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"Joel?" There's annoyance and teasing in Grian's voice, "What did I say about smoking?"

"No to…" Joel responds with a huff, pulling the cigar? Out of his mouth. He rolls his eyes in a teasing manner, "What are you going to do pesky bird?"

That ask makes Grian pause. Before a devious grin appears on his face, "I'll tell Timmy!" he says, with a smirk,

"Tell Jimmy? Oh, don't you dare!" Joel jokes back with a giggle.

Grian nods, sure of himself. He takes a step closer to Joel, whispering in his ears, "If you don't give me a kiss I'll tell."

"A kiss? That's a big bargain bird guy,"

"Well if you want Timmy to know then I guess you won't," Grian starts to walk away with a smirk. Joel is quick to act, grabbing his shoulder.

"Fine, I'll give you a kiss," Grian happily leans in and the two gently kiss on the lips. Joel is the first one to part after a moment.

"That better not be a real one," Grian says after catching his breath.

"It's not," he gives a dismissive wave of his hand, "don't worry it's not, I got it from this like bad boy store or something. You know makes me look cool,"

"No-No it doesn't smoking isn't cool," Grian gives him a light smack on the arm. He giggles after a moment. "Is it made of gummy like the last one,"

"Unfortunately no, it's just a straw." He shows it to Grian, who giggles again.

"That is the saddest thing I have ever seen," Grian gives it a light poke. It was a sad plastic straw. "Go throw it away," Joel obeys and throws it away in the nearest trashcan.

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The gentle sound of rain hitting the concrete sidewalks fills the air. Its hush, people walking and whispering to each other. The sound of cars rumbling by.

One car, a blue one, stops at the curb, the windshields working hard to clear the rain. The driver rolled down the window, staring at someone who was standing teary eyed on the sidewalk. “Joel…” The teary eyed man Grian mumbles quietly. His voice is full of sorrow and pain. “Already…? I..I'm going to miss you…”

Joel nods, it's a small sad one, “I-am..” he confirms, sniffling. “I'll…will come back..” he trails off for a moment, “one day…”

One day. Grian wasn't sure what day that would be. But he would wait. “Before you go. Will you kiss me? One last time,”

One last time. Joel nods, Grian leans into the window. The two press their lips together. Grian can feel the tears falling down his cheeks as he kisses him.

The two don't want to let go. But they have to. Grian is the person who breaks it, with a sigh and a sniffle. “I'll miss you,” Grian ingores the rain falling onto him, soaking every inch of him. It pours hard today, lile its mourning just like Grian is.

"I'll be back," Joel promises.

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Joel is careful as he cradles the fallen avian, who bleeds out slowly and steady. "Joel-Joel just leave me…" Grian begged, a painful shimmer in his eyes, "Go save yourself…Its not too late yet,"

"No!" Joel quickly snapped back with a shake of his head, "I can't leave you…I can't live without you," Grian laughs, the joyful sound is cut of by him coughing up blood.

"Please," he crows, his voice ragged and full of pain. Joel clings onto him, not ready to let him go. Grian pauses, coughing again. "W-will you kiss me one more time?" he begs, staring up at Joel with his big eyes. His wings were long torn, bloody and muddy from laying unmoved on the ground.

Joel nods, leaning in towards Grian. The two's lips press together. Joel can taste the blood in Grian's mouth and it brings tears to his eyes. Watery big tears fall down his cheek and onto Grian's already tear stained cheeks.

"You two good?" A voice speaks up, the two turn their head.

"Oh yeah Cleo, we are fine," Grian gives them a thumps up.

"Okay…"

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Prince Grian was here today, It was a cold day as Joel walked into the ball. Invited by his secret boyfriend. Grian's parents had no idea the two were together. And if they did? Well, Joel would be sent to his death. Something he would rather not happen.

So here he is, standing in the ballroom, with a black cat mask covering his face. Everyone he looked he looked at had a mask. "Hello…" Someone greets, and Joel looks around. Grian stood in front of him with a mask as well. This one was a bird-looking mask. "Do you wanna dance?" he asks.

Joel nods, taking Grian's hand. The two dance around, before Grian bends him back and kisses him on the lips, it's a gentle kiss. One that Joel oh so loved. "Grian!" Someone shouts, Grian let go of the kiss, looking around frantically.

"I have to go," Grian said frantically, letting go of Joel, "Meet me tonight at the stables okay?" Joel nods and watches sadly as Grian runs.

"Come back here prince!" two knights shout, chasing after Grian. Their footsteps were loud with the clunky metal armour heavy on their shoulders.

"Find me!" Grian yells as he runs off.

Joel nods again, pausing and staring at the floor. He'd find him, the two were soulmates after all.

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"Joel…You know this prank…" Joel nods, as Grian speaks, Tilting his head in confusion. "I think this we are dating prank has uhm..given me feelings," Grian says as he blushes.

Joel's eyes are wide and he blushes too. "Uhm-Feelings?"

"Yeah…I like you..Like like you.." Grian confess, fidgeting with the helm of his red sweater.

"I-do too.." Joel agrees after a moment, looking down at the wooden floor. Grian looks hesitant, a frown on his face.

"I'm sorry…Its sudden," Joel shakes his head but Grian keeps sudden, "We can-" His cut off by Joel grabbing him and pulling him in for a kiss. Its a passionate kiss full of love. Joel pulls away panting.

"I love you too…" Is a simple sentence yet it brings a bubbling feeling into Joel's chest and bright smile, as he leans again and kisses Grian once more. This was a prank gone right in Joel's option and he wouldn't change it for the world.

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Joel would beat Grian in this game, yes he would. He was sure of it. The two sit on the couch playing a game when Grian pauses looking over to Joel with a weird expression on his face that confused him..

"Grian..?" Joel says after a moment, giving him a confused look.

"Oh-yeah just-just staring at your dreamy eyes…" Grian looks as though his staring into nothingness. A dazed look on his face,

"Uh-Grian?" Joel tries to get Grian's attention.

"You know I always wanted to kiss a cute guy," Grian leans into Joel who blushes, his ears turning a bright pink. "Can I?" Joel's heart is racing, he nods quickly.

"You can," he confirms, Grian leans in, dropping the controller in his hand for a kiss. Grian is soft as he kisses Joel. Letting go after a moment.

"Now about me winning," Grian says with a smirk which make Joel roll his eyes and shake his head.

"Hmh you winning against me?" Grian nods, picking up his controller.

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It's the smell of a new server that fills Grian's lungs. He takes a deep breath, exhaling with a sigh, They had new players this season. He sat at his dock, his feet dipped in the cold water. He shivered from it.

Who had joined?

Joel…Joel had joined, Grian smiled at the thought. His boyfriend had joined. There are footsteps, the soft sound of grass being pushed away "Grian…?" Someone says next to him. Grian looks up with a soft smile at Joel. He looks a bit scared, fidgeting with his fingers and everything.

"How's hermitcraft?" he asks with a raised eyebrow, tilting his head gently. Ignoring the soft bobbing of his fishing rod.

"It's going well..Bit overwhelming," Joel says with a chuckle. Brushing his hair from his face.

"Do you need a go for it kiss?" Grian asks after a moment, pulling in his fishing rod and standing up. The water drips off his legs, causing a small puddle on the dock.

"Oh please," Joel nods, Grian happily leans in and kisses Joel on the cheek. It's a small gesture but it fills Joel up with bubbly warmth. "Thanks," Joel thanks, "I'm going to go find where I want to put my starter base, see you!" Joel walks away with a wave.

"I'll be at the docks!" Grian calls out to him after he leaves, "You know where to find me if you need another kiss," he giggles at himself before throwing his rod back into the water.