He hated being bitched at, especially by his own twin sister. She was too blind to see that he sacrificed sleep every night over helping her with this whole God-queen shit. He felt unappreciated by her and used by her for all this. She didn't even say "thank you" to him once this whole thing started. But there was someone who did care for him, someone who hated to see him suffer like this each day, he was too lost in stress to know that someone wanted to help him until they had the confidence to finally tell him. Snappy Troy inspired by @border-spam amazing writing c:
"Sleeping on the job again Troy? Pathetic..."
"You're so fucking blind to see the shit I do for you and this whole fake God-queen shit... Oh yeah I forgot that you keep me around just to keep me in the shadows and to bitch at, is that it Tyreen?!"
His words were his strong suit, he always knew what to say just to see her crumble and feel like he's at the top of her. He felt satisfied when she knew that he was right. He wasn't intimidated by her, he wasn't taking her bullshit any longer. The look on her face made him know that he was victorious once again and she couldn't give a good comeback but in return all she could say was:
"Just get it fucking done before morning..."
And she leaves him alone for the rest of the night, going into her room thinking about how she's been treating him lately and how she couldn't beat him when it came to him being right about mostly everything, he knew her too well, more than anyone did in the cult. He went back to working on an edit not knowing what time it was nor caring to even check, he just knew it was super late because his eyes felt heavy and he just wanted to sleep, wishing he didn't have to do this day by day. He noticed some feet shuffling on the ground that was nearing his editing studio not even turning around to see who it was, he thought it was Tyreen coming to apologize or something but it wasn't.
"I don't want your fucking pity or apology or whatever Tyreen, go away."
You stopped in the doorway not daring to come near him. You've seen him be stressed so much before, he would lash out on his sister because it was mainly her fault for why he was like this, and you've had enough, you wanted to show him some appreciation and to know someone was there for him.
That's when he realized it was your voice, not his sister's. He turns around looking at you with wide eyes then wiping a hand over his face.
"Ah fuck, sorry I'm just- um, do you need anything? Had a nightmare or-"
"Um, I actually came to talk to you..."
You were nervous, he could tell by your body language. You were setting some boundaries being up this late and approaching him when he's alone but he let it pass. You slowly entered the studio closing the door behind you lightly.
"About how you're being treated by, her..."
Your voice was soft and low, you looked down afraid to make eye contact with him. That's when you heard heavy boots approaching you and you didn't look up from your current position afraid to see his expression. He crouched down to your level when he got in front of you.
"It's okay, I wouldn't mind talking to you about it."
His voice was soft, gentle, a side of him that was coming out of its shell. You finally looked up, his frosty blue eyes meeting your E/C eyes. His expression was soft, someone did care for him after all.
"I just think that she cares about herself more than anyone, including you. I hate seeing you like this Troy, I wanted to tell you before but just didn't have the confidence to..."
"I know, she started acting like that ever since the whole cult thing started, I hate it myself honestly, but it's good to know that someone cares for me at least."
He gave you a smile, a normal one unlike that shit eating grin you've seen so many times before and you actually liked it, smiling back at him. He got up from his position scratching the back of his neck chuckling nervously.
"U-um, this might be asking for much but uh, could you stay with me tonight, I would enjoy some company."
Your heart felt like it dropped to your stomach, you couldn't believe that the God-king was asking you for such a favor like this. But you were hoping it wasn't some sort of trap, you didn't decline it anyway.
He went back to his desktop working on the video again while you watched him do his work, not speaking to disturb him. He sat back in his chair stretching then rubbed his neck.
"Shit my neck and shoulders are killing me. Wish I didn't have to do this."
"I could, give you a massage, if you want."
"O-oh, well I don't see why not, give it a try. But you're gonna need to take off my bracer first,I'll help you."
He helped you take off his prosthetic arm then the bracer. You did it carefully as not to hurt him. Once it was off you stood behind him getting starting on his neck as he worked on the video still.
"Wow, you're hands are like, magic."
It felt good to him. His muscles felt relieved, he felt like sleeping right there from how your soft warm hands felt on his skin. He deserved this kind of treatment for a King right? And you were there to give it to him. You then went to do his shoulders and he sighed in relief, most of the stress going away now.
"Oh yeah, my muscles feel much better now thanks I really needed that."
"Of course, a King deserves special treatment after all."
"Hah, yeah you're right, feels good."
"Need help with anything else?"
"Wish someone could help me with these videos but no one's tech smart like me around here."
"W-well, I'm much of a Tech-whiz myself, I could help."
"Oh really? Thank goodness because doing this by myself is hard."
You helped him edit the video cutting out parts, adding audio and effects to certain parts. It was done within 20 minutes. He allowed you to sit on his lap as you worked.
"Ohhhh yeah we are done baby, thanks for helping me, guess we got something in common after all. "
"Yeah it's good to have someone that you have something in common with."
All of a sudden you felt him plant a soft kiss on your cheek, making your face heat up from blushing. You put a hand over the spot where his lips were at last.
"My little appreciation to you for helping."
"O-oh heh, it was no biggie really."
"Heh well thanks for helping, we uh, should hangout sometime, what do you say?"
"Alright now go get some rest for tonight, we could try tomorrow night if I'm not busy."
You gave him a hug before leaving the studio but heard footsteps coming your way. It was her, Tyreen. Troy's face soured at the presence of her.
You passed Tyreen as she entered the studio stopping feet from Troy.
He puts a finger up stopping her.
"Cut the shit Ty, not in the mood to hear your sulking, I've had about enough for tonight."
He walks past her heading towards his bedroom now. She couldn't find the right words to say because she knew she was in the wrong for treating him like he was one of the bandits. She couldn't change his mood at the moment, that'll take some time for him to forgive her but right now, he wanted time to himself tonight. Once he was out of sight she gave up and went back to her own bedroom. He didn't even feel one ounce of regret for what had just happened, to him, she deserved it right now, but it can't be like this forever since she's the one keeping him alive every day, he didn't want this moment to be ruined for him, especially tomorrow if he ever gets the chance to hang out with you.
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