Nyx

[just_hex]

Nyx had made up with Willy. That was fine. Hex had all but shoved Nyx at the sidhe. He saw him getting sad. He could smell his misery. All he wanted was for Nyx to be better. To be loved.

And he was pleased when he came over to note the scent in the air had changed a bit. He could smell them both and smiled.

The smile faded fast as he lifted the folder.

"The reason I've come," he said, showing Nyx as he walked in and then closed and locked the door.

"Keep that locked at all times, yeah?" he said firmly. "You've been busy, so I haven't bothered you, but you can know now. Sit?"

He nodded at the sofa, knowing this was going to upset Nyx.

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[just_hex]

"You know there was a marshmallow pizza in the fridge? Crust, red sauce, cheese. I thought it was a lump of pure mozz, yeah? Nah, mate. It was a marshmallow," he told him while he pulled on some clothes.

[tempting_the_fates]

"I don't tend to eat what Winter brings home," Nyx admitted.

Not that the fae ate much at all most days, but when he did, it had to be exactly what he was wanting- And not whatever insane concoction Winter had dreamed up.

"What do you want for a meal then?" he asked.

[just_hex]

"Bacon. Sausages. Eggs. Lots of eggs. Omlettes?" he suggested.

[tempting_the_fates]

"Let's order something in then. I don't think we have eggs. I don't think there's anything but leftovers," Nyx admitted with a laugh.

[just_hex]

"Alright," Hex nodded eagerly.

His smile softened a bit, and there was a tenderness in his eyes.

"Will you eat, too?" he asked gently.

He wasn't blind. He never said, but he noticed. And he noticed that the fae in his arms seemed a bit more delicate than normal. He noticed that for all the cartons and boxes in the fridge, nothing was anything Nyx would choose to eat. He saw him drink, and maybe have a nibble of some crisps.

Hex saw more than most people realized.

[tempting_the_fates]

"Um... Sure, okay. I'll have some fried potatoes," Nyx agreed, hoping Hex didn't want to talk about it.

[just_hex]

Hex didn't want to talk about it.

He simply smiled.

"I like to watch you eat as much as I like to watch you sing," he said, wetting his lips and looking down.

He worried about Nyx's misery, but he wasn't unselfish.

[tempting_the_fates]

"I really don't like being watched while I eat," Nyx said honestly. "I don't really like eating at all."

[just_hex]

"I know," he nodded.

He got up and stretched, groaning and cracking as he reached for the sky. Every muscle was defined, in turn.

"I like looking at you," he said as he exhaled. "You're my favorite thing to watch."

[tempting_the_fates]

"I like watching you too," Nyx said, moving closer and slipping his arms around the other man's middle. "I think you're beautiful," he said softly.

[just_hex]

Hex smiled wide.

"Thank you," he beamed. "You say the sweetest things."

He twisted so he could steal a kiss.

"Order food, yeah? I'll eat whatever, if you think I need a veg. I need to use the loo," he said, then left Nyx there.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx never knew what to order, so he just ordered two meals of a full English and a side of fried potatoes. He was sure Hex would eat most of it, the wolf was always hungry.

With that sorted he set about making coffee, adding some brandy to his and leaning against the counter as he sipped it. He must be starting to look unwell, people only brought up food when he was starting to look ill. He'd have to start putting effort into his looks again- A little glamour here and there to stop anyone worrying too much.

[just_hex]

Hex took quite a while, but when he emerged, he was clean shaven, hair done, and he smelled of his soap he'd left here.

He walked out with the towel around his waist.

"Is it here yet?" he asked hopefully.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx checked his phone and shook his head. "Got time yet. Mind if I wash up too?" He asked.

"Oh, I made coffee, he added as he finished his and stole a kiss.

[just_hex]

"Thanks! Take your time. I'll wait for the food," he assured him.

He'd wait. Right there, near the door.

Listening.

[tempting_the_fates]

The food eventually came, and not long after Nyx was back, washed up with a little glamour on now, just enough to make him look a bit more refreshed, a bit moe himself.

"Smells nice," he lied, stealing another kiss, even though he knew Hex's full attention would be on breakfast now. "What do you think you'd like to do after breakfast? I don't have anything on the books today- We could do anything you like, really," he offered.

[just_hex]

Hex had made Nyx a plate with his potatoes, but also part of a tomato and some mushrooms.

The rest was already halfway gone once Nyx emerged.

"You don't need to write or practice or anything?" he asked. "We could go to the park. The leaves are gorgeous and it's not too cold."

[tempting_the_fates]

"That could be nice," Nyx nodded, picking at his potatoes. "I can wear a hat, people might not notice me then."

[just_hex]

"Why don't you just magic yourself a bit more?" he asked, noticing immediately when he looked at Nyx.

There was no judgement in it. He thought if he could magic himself tidy he would. Shaving, doing his hair, and skincare...magic would be nice.

"Or can you not look different enough?' he asked.

Before Nyx could answer either question, Hex smiled.

"Could wear a wig. All the big pop stars wear wigs, I saw," he suggested and then popped bacon into his mouth.

[tempting_the_fates]

Nyx's smile faded when he realized Hex could see through his glamour.

"I can look as different as I like," Nyx said, "It's just a bit exhausting sometimes. I don't want to wear a wig either, I'll just use magic to make people not notice me," he shrugged.

[just_hex]

"Does it bother you? Being recognized?" he asked, happily eating his breakfast. "I kinda liked it, showing up to the fights as a spectator, everyone knowing me. But when I left, I was nobody again."

[tempting_the_fates]

"Most of the time I do, yes. My magic loves it, feeds off the attention, you know? But sometimes it's annoying, I just want to exist, you know? I don't want to take photos and sign things," Nyx shrugged.

[just_hex]

"That makes sense," he nodded. "I know where we can go. Lovely, and not too many people to even see you. You game?"

[tempting_the_fates]

"Sounds perfect," Nyx said, leaning in and kissing him on the cheek.

[just_hex]

Hex ate slowly, though much faster than Nyx. He was buzzing with excitement when it was time to go and he was nearly dancing at the door to go.

"You're going to love this place," he grinned. "If you don't, I'll eat me hat."