Dio’s 100% Sap Tama

just a chill guy on an awesome banner team GO ROSES!!!

[dio-pinecontis]

Hey y’all!! 🧡💚

Heard a buncha buzz (up top Beatrix?) from my teammates about this and wanted to check it out!!

My name is Dionysus “Dio” Pinecontis!! I’m a second-year Stopper for the Roses!! I’m fine with he/him pronouns and im toric. As my user implies ive got a cool sap tama haha

My rad team: The Roses!!

Falco - @ihatemyunclesuryasunspear (sweet tama)

Lilas - @little-ass-lilas (our awesome captain!!)

Lotus- @lotus-the-parasight (ilysm♡)

Sachama - @imnotgayforalvinceiswear (chill guy)

Beatrix - @rumble-bee-bea (one of my besties)

Goyen Mara - @rosesgoyen (our coach!!)

Tamara - @tammy-shoppingcart (great friend)

Some other chill people out there: (ooc- will add more dw)

Ssyelle- @ecaptainssyelle-atyourservice

Baü- @bau-ncyball

Skadi- @isvarg

Casper- @casper-ferreiro

ooc: hi guys!! @mnmnanem here!! really wanted to give my boyo some appreciation so i made him an acc!! 💗💗💗🥹🫶🏻 please respect the fact that Dio is a minor so that means no NSFW. I am ok with shipping! (Personally ship him with Lotus so muehehe) also wanted to say that this is my view of the silly guy so im sorry if im ooc to some people

[casper-ferreiro]

He looked in the mirror again, adjusted the magical pendant, redid his hair.

Ugh!

Normally Asrael would be sitting over there telling him to go becuase he wanted to be alone already.

He didn’t need to be this nervous, right? It was no big deal.

Okay, okay. Just one last check.

Pants that cover the burns: check, and this time they don’t rub against them constantly.

Jacket to cover the cuts: check, and this time it doesn’t look out of place.

Pretty hair style: check, he looks great.

Alright, time to go.

He stopped by a flower shop on the way there; he didn’t really know what else to get Asrael, so this was good enough.

He was probably a little late, Dio and Lotus were probably already there, damn.

@asrael-basketutama @dio-pinecontis @lotus-the-parasight

OOC// Should we have an order?

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael stared at his phone. Date uncanceled, okay.

Okay.

He asked Ossain if he could bring some things from his home a few days ago, he'd almost sent them back because the date had been cancelled, thank god he didn't.

It wasn't anything too fancy, mostly because of restrictions due to the... revelations about his state of mind. That still made him pissy.

The nurses eventually brought his guests over. He felt awkward about this, having a double date in the hospital if all places, under psych supervision...

But he smiles through it.

"Hey there! I'm Asrael" he looked at the two strangers "Dio and Lotus, was it?"

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio had been a bit apprehensive about the whole date, even if he was the one who agreed.

He smiled warmly at Asreal, his hand intertwined with Lotus’

“Nice to meet you! Yeah im Dio,” he motions to the person next to him. “And this is Lotus.”

“I’ve never gone on a double date in a hospital.” He laughed to himself.

@lotus-the-parasight

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus had mixed feelings about this date. On one hand, he was excited to see Casper again and go on their first date with Dio! On the other hand, they’re wary of Asrael and convinced he hates them after the incident with Mahon..

They grip Dio’s hand, not too hard as to not hurt him, but tighter than usual.

‘Maybe he doesn’t remember me..!’

Lotus waves to Asrael, thanking the helm that Dio introduced them

They laugh awkwardly at Dio’s joke

Me neither! So.. where’s Casper?

[casper-ferreiro]

”I’m here!” *Casper says, right as he opens the door, which was now behind both Dio and Lotus,* “and legally not late. So yeah, perfectly on time.”

@asrael-basketutama

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael chuckles, softening his eyes, and ears, softly after he stands up and hugs Casper. "Well, uh, the hospital has a restaurant downstairs, or we can just uh. Talk." he pulls back, rubbing his head and looking at Dio and Lotus. "So sorry my situation makes this a little awkward.."

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio swats the air with his hand and laughs

“Not a big deal. Don’t worry about it.”

he chuckles to Lotus

“Crazy how we can say our first date was in a hospital”

@lotus-the-parasight

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus waves to Casper before answering Asrael

Yeah really, no worries! I’m just happy to finally go on a date!!

They shoot a loving glance at Dio

Anyway, the restaurant sounds nice! But i’m ok with anything really

@casper-ferreiro

[casper-ferreiro]

*Casper hugged Asrael back, a little awkwardly because he was holding the bouquet still.* *He pulled back after only a beat and held it out to Asrael.* “I got you flowers,” *Casper tried to keep the sudden feeling of awkwardness—nerves that is.*

*He waved back at Lotus before saying,* “I’m not particularly hungry, but I could eat.”

@asrael-basketutama

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael smiled and put the flowers beside his been, then came back to kiss Casper in the cheek.

"You're so sweet.. Come here" he startes leading the others to the hospital restaurant

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Still holding onto Lotus’ hand, he followed Asreal and Casper to the restaurant. When they stopped he notices a free booth.

“I see a free table for us. You guys can go get food and I can save the table for us.”

he gives Lotus a quick kiss on the cheek before he goes over and sits down.

@lotus-the-parasight

[lotus-the-parasight]

They follow the other three aimlessly, staring at Dio with a stupid grin on their face. Until they leave.

‘Fuuuucckkk…..’

O-Okay!!

They touch their cheek gently, then turn around and follow Asrael and Casper to the counter. The place serves all kinds of foods, breakfast foods, sandwiches, lunch. The mac n’ cheese specifically catches Lotus’ attention.

Well i know what i’m ordering! What would you both like?

[casper-ferreiro]

*Casper ignored the slight dust to his cheeks that came when Asrael kissed his cheek, but follows him regardless.*

“Uh.” *Wow there were a lot of options.* “Probably a cinnamon roll.”

@asrael-basketutama

[asrael-basketutama]

"I'm not really hungry, something that happened this morning scared the hunger out of me, so I'll wait with sap guy on the table-"

He takes a seat next to @dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

He was zoning out but when Asrael came and sat down he snapped out of it.

“Oh, hey. Not hungry either?”

@lotus-the-parasight

[casper-ferreiro]

He looked in the mirror again, adjusted the magical pendant, redid his hair.

Ugh!

Normally Asrael would be sitting over there telling him to go becuase he wanted to be alone already.

He didn’t need to be this nervous, right? It was no big deal.

Okay, okay. Just one last check.

Pants that cover the burns: check, and this time they don’t rub against them constantly.

Jacket to cover the cuts: check, and this time it doesn’t look out of place.

Pretty hair style: check, he looks great.

Alright, time to go.

He stopped by a flower shop on the way there; he didn’t really know what else to get Asrael, so this was good enough.

He was probably a little late, Dio and Lotus were probably already there, damn.

@asrael-basketutama @dio-pinecontis @lotus-the-parasight

OOC// Should we have an order?

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael stared at his phone. Date uncanceled, okay.

Okay.

He asked Ossain if he could bring some things from his home a few days ago, he'd almost sent them back because the date had been cancelled, thank god he didn't.

It wasn't anything too fancy, mostly because of restrictions due to the... revelations about his state of mind. That still made him pissy.

The nurses eventually brought his guests over. He felt awkward about this, having a double date in the hospital if all places, under psych supervision...

But he smiles through it.

"Hey there! I'm Asrael" he looked at the two strangers "Dio and Lotus, was it?"

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio had been a bit apprehensive about the whole date, even if he was the one who agreed.

He smiled warmly at Asreal, his hand intertwined with Lotus’

“Nice to meet you! Yeah im Dio,” he motions to the person next to him. “And this is Lotus.”

“I’ve never gone on a double date in a hospital.” He laughed to himself.

@lotus-the-parasight

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus had mixed feelings about this date. On one hand, he was excited to see Casper again and go on their first date with Dio! On the other hand, they’re wary of Asrael and convinced he hates them after the incident with Mahon..

They grip Dio’s hand, not too hard as to not hurt him, but tighter than usual.

‘Maybe he doesn’t remember me..!’

Lotus waves to Asrael, thanking the helm that Dio introduced them

They laugh awkwardly at Dio’s joke

Me neither! So.. where’s Casper?

[casper-ferreiro]

”I’m here!” *Casper says, right as he opens the door, which was now behind both Dio and Lotus,* “and legally not late. So yeah, perfectly on time.”

@asrael-basketutama

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael chuckles, softening his eyes, and ears, softly after he stands up and hugs Casper. "Well, uh, the hospital has a restaurant downstairs, or we can just uh. Talk." he pulls back, rubbing his head and looking at Dio and Lotus. "So sorry my situation makes this a little awkward.."

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio swats the air with his hand and laughs

“Not a big deal. Don’t worry about it.”

he chuckles to Lotus

“Crazy how we can say our first date was in a hospital”

@lotus-the-parasight

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus waves to Casper before answering Asrael

Yeah really, no worries! I’m just happy to finally go on a date!!

They shoot a loving glance at Dio

Anyway, the restaurant sounds nice! But i’m ok with anything really

@casper-ferreiro

[casper-ferreiro]

*Casper hugged Asrael back, a little awkwardly because he was holding the bouquet still.* *He pulled back after only a beat and held it out to Asrael.* “I got you flowers,” *Casper tried to keep the sudden feeling of awkwardness—nerves that is.*

*He waved back at Lotus before saying,* “I’m not particularly hungry, but I could eat.”

@asrael-basketutama

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael smiled and put the flowers beside his been, then came back to kiss Casper in the cheek.

"You're so sweet.. Come here" he startes leading the others to the hospital restaurant

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Still holding onto Lotus’ hand, he followed Asreal and Casper to the restaurant. When they stopped he notices a free booth.

“I see a free table for us. You guys can go get food and I can save the table for us.”

he gives Lotus a quick kiss on the cheek before he goes over and sits down.

@lotus-the-parasight

[casper-ferreiro]

He looked in the mirror again, adjusted the magical pendant, redid his hair.

Ugh!

Normally Asrael would be sitting over there telling him to go becuase he wanted to be alone already.

He didn’t need to be this nervous, right? It was no big deal.

Okay, okay. Just one last check.

Pants that cover the burns: check, and this time they don’t rub against them constantly.

Jacket to cover the cuts: check, and this time it doesn’t look out of place.

Pretty hair style: check, he looks great.

Alright, time to go.

He stopped by a flower shop on the way there; he didn’t really know what else to get Asrael, so this was good enough.

He was probably a little late, Dio and Lotus were probably already there, damn.

@asrael-basketutama @dio-pinecontis @lotus-the-parasight

OOC// Should we have an order?

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael stared at his phone. Date uncanceled, okay.

Okay.

He asked Ossain if he could bring some things from his home a few days ago, he'd almost sent them back because the date had been cancelled, thank god he didn't.

It wasn't anything too fancy, mostly because of restrictions due to the... revelations about his state of mind. That still made him pissy.

The nurses eventually brought his guests over. He felt awkward about this, having a double date in the hospital if all places, under psych supervision...

But he smiles through it.

"Hey there! I'm Asrael" he looked at the two strangers "Dio and Lotus, was it?"

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio had been a bit apprehensive about the whole date, even if he was the one who agreed.

He smiled warmly at Asreal, his hand intertwined with Lotus’

“Nice to meet you! Yeah im Dio,” he motions to the person next to him. “And this is Lotus.”

“I’ve never gone on a double date in a hospital.” He laughed to himself.

@lotus-the-parasight

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus had mixed feelings about this date. On one hand, he was excited to see Casper again and go on their first date with Dio! On the other hand, they’re wary of Asrael and convinced he hates them after the incident with Mahon..

They grip Dio’s hand, not too hard as to not hurt him, but tighter than usual.

‘Maybe he doesn’t remember me..!’

Lotus waves to Asrael, thanking the helm that Dio introduced them

They laugh awkwardly at Dio’s joke

Me neither! So.. where’s Casper?

[casper-ferreiro]

”I’m here!” *Casper says, right as he opens the door, which was now behind both Dio and Lotus,* “and legally not late. So yeah, perfectly on time.”

@asrael-basketutama

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael chuckles, softening his eyes, and ears, softly after he stands up and hugs Casper. "Well, uh, the hospital has a restaurant downstairs, or we can just uh. Talk." he pulls back, rubbing his head and looking at Dio and Lotus. "So sorry my situation makes this a little awkward.."

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio swats the air with his hand and laughs

“Not a big deal. Don’t worry about it.”

he chuckles to Lotus

“Crazy how we can say our first date was in a hospital”

@lotus-the-parasight

[casper-ferreiro]

He looked in the mirror again, adjusted the magical pendant, redid his hair.

Ugh!

Normally Asrael would be sitting over there telling him to go becuase he wanted to be alone already.

He didn’t need to be this nervous, right? It was no big deal.

Okay, okay. Just one last check.

Pants that cover the burns: check, and this time they don’t rub against them constantly.

Jacket to cover the cuts: check, and this time it doesn’t look out of place.

Pretty hair style: check, he looks great.

Alright, time to go.

He stopped by a flower shop on the way there; he didn’t really know what else to get Asrael, so this was good enough.

He was probably a little late, Dio and Lotus were probably already there, damn.

@asrael-basketutama @dio-pinecontis @lotus-the-parasight

OOC// Should we have an order?

[asrael-basketutama]

Asrael stared at his phone. Date uncanceled, okay.

Okay.

He asked Ossain if he could bring some things from his home a few days ago, he'd almost sent them back because the date had been cancelled, thank god he didn't.

It wasn't anything too fancy, mostly because of restrictions due to the... revelations about his state of mind. That still made him pissy.

The nurses eventually brought his guests over. He felt awkward about this, having a double date in the hospital if all places, under psych supervision...

But he smiles through it.

"Hey there! I'm Asrael" he looked at the two strangers "Dio and Lotus, was it?"

@dio-pinecontis

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio had been a bit apprehensive about the whole date, even if he was the one who agreed.

He smiled warmly at Asreal, his hand intertwined with Lotus’

“Nice to meet you! Yeah im Dio,” he motions to the person next to him. “And this is Lotus.”

“I’ve never gone on a double date in a hospital.” He laughed to himself.

@lotus-the-parasight

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio, who are your besties? And tell the reason why

oh ok!!

@little-ass-lilas: she’s so cool!! great captain and great person to walk the halls with

@rumble-bee-bea: do i need to explain? she’s been my best friend since i started at Kal Asterock! we’re like unstoppable together haha

@bau-ncyball: a newer one but a great one! he’s super chill and a great listener.

@lotus-the-parasight: adding my spouse because they’re also my best friend <3333

[asrael-basketutama]

ooc: @casper-ferreiro @lotus-the-parasight @dio-pinecontis

So how's the date thing gonna happen? N when? I wanna just like see what lore I need to get done before it happens.

[casper-ferreiro]

OOC// @dio-pinecontis @lotus-the-parasight

Is this a cool plan for ya’ll? Not sure what time tomorrow, kinda depends on when I get online tomorrow.

[dio-pinecontis]

Ooc: i have all day stuff going on tmmrw that would only have me be online for about an hour. if this is gonna be a full fledged thing tmmrw it doesn’t work for me 😞 Monday does tho

[casper-ferreiro]

OOC// We’ll just do Monday, that’s chill with me.

[dio-pinecontis]

Ooc: yo thanks <3

[asrael-basketutama]

ooc: @casper-ferreiro @lotus-the-parasight @dio-pinecontis

So how's the date thing gonna happen? N when? I wanna just like see what lore I need to get done before it happens.

[casper-ferreiro]

OOC// @dio-pinecontis @lotus-the-parasight

Is this a cool plan for ya’ll? Not sure what time tomorrow, kinda depends on when I get online tomorrow.

[dio-pinecontis]

Ooc: i have all day stuff going on tmmrw that would only have me be online for about an hour. if this is gonna be a full fledged thing tmmrw it doesn’t work for me 😞 Monday does tho

[lotus-the-parasight]

ur very cute 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

-Dio

THANK YOU HONEY! ☺️

You are too~!

[dio-pinecontis]

ehehehehhe🥰

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

*knocks on Falco’s cabin door*

“Hey Falco! It’s Dio…i was wondering if we could talk?”

-@dio-pinecontis

He’s too tired to say no. Plus, it’s been a while since he’s seen dio. “Come in.”

[dio-pinecontis]

“Thank you”

he opens the door to find Falco. He looks at his arms and frowns.

“Are you doing ok?”

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

Falco chuckles. “Better than earlier. Notice anything…different?”

His scars are gone. That’s the thing.

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio looked at him again, “Well your scars are no longer there which is great! And im glad to hear you’re doing a bit better.” He smiled.

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

He gives Dio a weak smirk. “I hear you and Lotus are really hitting it off~”

[dio-pinecontis]

His face reddens and he starts to frown, “Who told you that?!”

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

Falco shrugs. “Around. I’m happy for you though!”

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio smiled shyly, “Thanks.” He suddenly frowned, “I’m sorry to hear about you and Key though. You were very cute together.”

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

*knocks on Falco’s cabin door*

“Hey Falco! It’s Dio…i was wondering if we could talk?”

-@dio-pinecontis

He’s too tired to say no. Plus, it’s been a while since he’s seen dio. “Come in.”

[dio-pinecontis]

“Thank you”

he opens the door to find Falco. He looks at his arms and frowns.

“Are you doing ok?”

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

Falco chuckles. “Better than earlier. Notice anything…different?”

His scars are gone. That’s the thing.

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio looked at him again, “Well your scars are no longer there which is great! And im glad to hear you’re doing a bit better.” He smiled.

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

He gives Dio a weak smirk. “I hear you and Lotus are really hitting it off~”

[dio-pinecontis]

His face reddens and he starts to frown, “Who told you that?!”

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

*knocks on Falco’s cabin door*

“Hey Falco! It’s Dio…i was wondering if we could talk?”

-@dio-pinecontis

He’s too tired to say no. Plus, it’s been a while since he’s seen dio. “Come in.”

[dio-pinecontis]

“Thank you”

he opens the door to find Falco. He looks at his arms and frowns.

“Are you doing ok?”

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

Falco chuckles. “Better than earlier. Notice anything…different?”

His scars are gone. That’s the thing.

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio looked at him again, “Well your scars are no longer there which is great! And im glad to hear you’re doing a bit better.” He smiled.

[ihatemyunclesuryasunspear]

*knocks on Falco’s cabin door*

“Hey Falco! It’s Dio…i was wondering if we could talk?”

-@dio-pinecontis

He’s too tired to say no. Plus, it’s been a while since he’s seen dio. “Come in.”

[dio-pinecontis]

“Thank you”

he opens the door to find Falco. He looks at his arms and frowns.

“Are you doing ok?”

[lotus-the-parasight]

don’t hate me Lotus but Casper offered and we’re going on a double date with Casper and Asreal after the camping trip is over :D

-luv, Dio

I could never hate you!!

And I can’t wait! That’ll be so fun!

‘Isn’t Casper with..Odward…?’

[dio-pinecontis]

Aw yay!! 💗

[lotus-the-parasight]

Hey Lotus! There is only a few amount of days left at the camp are you ever gonna talk to Dio? He’s not mad at you (i think)

The walk to Cabin 5 from the field Darnell and Lotus were playing Goro (streetball) is beautiful. The evening sky above them, the fireflies guiding their way.

To them, this beautiful walk is one fleeting second of light before the pit of darkness (talking to Dio) that awaits them. They don’t want to do this, but they know they need to.

No. Nonono-

They walk away, stumbling from how fast they’re walking away. They slump onto a bench and groan

‘Why is this SO hard..??’

Lotus turns their head, looking through the window of the cabin, seeing Dio isn’t there. They stand up again.

They start to search the camp, repeating what they’re going to say over and over in their head, but their thoughts get cut off when they see Dio sitting on a hill by the lake. He looks lost in thought.

Subconsciously, Lotus walks over, their mind telling them to do the exact opposite. Their heart is racing.

Without one word, they sit down next to Dio

( @dio-pinecontis )

[dio-pinecontis]

I’ve alway thought the lake was so pretty. The clear waters, you could sometimes even see fish swimming if it was still enough. I sighed in contentment. I enjoyed being carefree. I remember it was usually like this. Before…

I turn my head to see them. They didn’t say anything, and I didn’t either for a while. The silence was sort of needed.

“are you…enjoying your trip?”

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus’ heartbeat, that was starting to slow down, jumps up again when they hear his voice.

They clear their throat, the feeling of a knot in their stomach lingering. What they originally wanted (avoiding what happened) was now eating them alive.

It takes them what feels like an eternity to respond

………K-Kind of..?

They sound so scared, so unlike how they usually sound

….You..?

[dio-pinecontis]

(Switching to third person 😝)

He looks back over to the water, taking a deep breath. He wasn’t sure if he had an answer to that question. The days were blurry and he walked around the world numb.

“it’s alright. i really wanted to see you. looks like i got my wish…”

He says, a bit out minded. He wasn’t expecting the last bit to come out of his mouth so dry and bitter. He hated that feeling. It remind him of..

[lotus-the-parasight]

They flinch at the way he says the last part. It sounds fake. Of course it does, why would it be true?

…you d-don’t have to lie to me, dio..

Lotus mumbles. They stare down at their fidgeting fingers as one hand scratches at the other’s knuckles.

i can’t believe i-..s-said all of that to y-you..!

They laugh weakly

Dio if you knew what i w-wanted to say..! If you-…..if you knew that i lo-

They stop themselves.

‘Not yet.’

[dio-pinecontis]

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes and scoff just the tiniest bit. I was still a bit agitated about what he had done. What is he rambling about?

“What do you mean Lotus?” He says in a tone of utter confusion and anguish. “You told me how you felt, you seriously can’t have more negative things to say can you?”

[lotus-the-parasight]

Of course he’d be mad, why is this such a shock? What they said, did, of course Dio wouldn’t forgive them. This was a mistake.

M-Mister Dio i swear!! That’s not how i felt or feel about you..! That w-wasn’t me..

Nothing i said was true, i meant the opposite you should kno-

Oh my god. It just dawned on Lotus (OOC: AND ME OMG IM SO STUPID) Dio doesn’t even know they were leeched.

MISTER DIO I-

‘Calm down’

I was lie tamaed the w-whole time.. anything i said i meant the-

Their face flushes. Hopefully he doesn’t remember anything Lotus said so he can’t imagine what they wanted to say. About the kiss meaning nothing, about Dio meaning nothing..

o-opposite.. i know what i said is unforgivable b-but i didn’t mean any of it..!!

Their eyes tear up as they clench their fists

….p-please trust me…

[dio-pinecontis]

A look of disbelief flashes on Dio’s face but soon it quiets and he looks deep in thought. He can’t believe them. If they were lie serumed they wouldn’t be able to tell the truth. And Dio did ask them if they were better…they responded yes…

“So nothing you said was real?…You really wanted me to leave?”

he hangs his head low and brings his legs in to curl himself up. He didn’t really want to take up space right now. He just wanted to disappear. He felt idiotic, clueless, and terrible. He felt so bad for Lotus but so angry.

[lotus-the-parasight]

They refuse to meet Dio's gaze but nod profusely.

i d-didn't w-want to hurt you, s-so i wanted you to leave..! I n-never wanted to h-hurt you...

Lotus blinks furiously, willing the tears away. If Dio remembers what they said then why not help him along. They draw in a shaky breath.

...do you remember what i said about the compliments...?

Their fingers curl into the fabric of their sleeves. They laugh weakly, shaking their head.

...i meant every one....a-and... the conversations….weren't ever long enough..

Lotus sniffles. They gave up on trying to stop the tears now welling up in their eyes.

...m-mister dio....

Their voice is barely audible now.

..that kiss wasn't...an accident.....o-or something i regret...

Another pause.

..i just couldn't keep pretending that i didn’t-

The words catch in their throat. They squeeze their eyes shut, tears finally falling.

‘..I guess i’m doing this…..’

........that i didn’t I-love you…

[dio-pinecontis]

His heart stopped beating inside his chest, the opposite of what normally happened. He stopped looking at the sand and looked at Lotus. Really looked at them. As small smile touched his lips. All anger flooded out of his mind. He felt a giddy sensation go up from spine down to his fingers.

“i-i love you too Lotus. I have for a while. I just couldn’t ever say anything.”

He laughed a bit, a tear falling down his cheek.

“you were always braver than I was.”

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus goes completely still. For a few seconds, they just stare at Dio, their brain refusing to process the words.

…you love me..?

The compliments. The conversations they never wanted to end. The way they always found excuses to stay. The way their heart always reacted whenever he was near. Even though they said the words just moments ago, they only now realize they actually love Dio.

oh…

A small laugh slips out. Then another. And suddenly they’re laughing harder, almost unable to stop. It’s not mocking or cruel, just pure disbelief. They try to speak, but another burst of laughter interrupts them. They cover their face with their sleeve, shaking their head.

I was so stupid…

They laugh again, tears still slipping down their cheeks.

I spent all this time thinking I just cared about you, and I was in love with you the whole time??

They look at Dio for the first time.

‘He’s…so pretty..’

Y-You’re kidding-…You’re actually kidding…

A breathless laugh escapes them.

I love you..

Before Dio can say anything Lotus is kissing him.

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio wasn’t expecting the kiss. Or really any of what they had just said. He didn’t push away though. He kissed back. He sat back and started laughing. The whole moment seemed so crazy to him.

“I think I’d only imagine something like this in a dream.”

He sighed happily and smiled softly.

“you really are pretty.”

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus isnt laughing anymore. They’re staring at Dio starstruck, mouth slightly open and his eyes wide. Their heart is racing and their face is red.

You look-

An impossible sentence for them to finish. He looks beautiful, handsome, kind, pretty, ethereal, funny, sweet. He looks perfect. They clear their throat

..You look really uh-

‘FUCK LOTUS THINK.’

GOOD- good you look good..!

They’re blushing furiously, turned away from Dio

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio didn’t say anything at first. He didn’t have to. The redness of his face spoke for him. But soon his shoulders were shaking and his hand came up to his mouth.

He was laughing. He tipped his head back and whipped a tear off of his eye. He brushed his hair out to the side, his piercing catching in the light.

“You’re so perfect.”

He managed to stop laughing and look back over at Lotus.

“Never change, ok?”

[swiss-in-my-cheese]

Lotus is frowning, but blushing really hard. Their frown disappears when Dio moves his hair to the side, even if for a moment.

Every word Dio says sounds distant and blurry, they’re not listening. They’re too busy mesmerized by Dio, every part of him. Lotus just sits there in awe.

OOC:

That feeling when your crush/abt to be bf shows his secret piercing and moves his emo hair aside:

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio tilts his head to the side, a look of confusion on his face. (Like what dogs do when they’re confused)

“Are you alright? Do I have something on my face?”

He asked, concerned that he looked ridiculous.

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus shakes their head a few times, their face turning even redder when they hear Dio’s voice. They finally muster up the courage to speak

I l-like you piercing.. somehow it makes you look even better

[dio-pinecontis]

My…

Dio immediately blushes when he realizes and uses his hair to cover it back up. He stares at the ground and makes a face of deep embarrassment.

[lotus-the-parasight]

Lotus snickers and scoots closer to Dio

Here let me-

They move his hair out of the way, revealing his piercing and right eye

There, now we can see all of your beautiful face~!

They giggle again when your face reddens

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio smiles. He wasn’t aware that Lotus had liked the piercing. Let alone thought it made him look better.

“thank you.”

He twirled his hair around his finger.

“I like your nose ring! It makes you look super fancy haha.”

[lotus-the-parasight]

They straighten their back

Why thank you good sir~!!

Lotus says in a terrible (british) accent. They both burst out laughing

Dio do you want to-

They clear their throat again

Y-Y’know be official? L-Like…

Lotus takes Dio’s hand gently

boyfriends..?

[dio-pinecontis]

Dio’s face reddens.

“I-I mean…”

He clears his throat and takes Lotus’ hand back with both of his

“…yes of course”

he smiles softly

“I would like nothing more than that.”

he kisses Lotus softly on the cheek.

[dio-pinecontis]

*Gallops past you*

🐎

Woahhhh Cool! :)

[dio-pinecontis]

HEY DIO, WATCH THIS

*beats up @lotus-the-parasight @rumble-bee-bea @little-ass-lilas @imnotgayforalvinceiswear @tammy-shoppingcart @ihatemyunclesuryasunspear (and cause she pisses me off) @freaks-you-out

Haha

what have i said? STOP. IT.