I was really craving some Fluffynightkiller so I wrote this for myself, but @jann-the-bean asked me to finish it, so here you go! It's not up to my normal writing standard but I hope you enjoy.
Credits
Original nightmare by jokublog
Original killer belongs to rahafwabas
Original ccino belongs to @black-nyanko
Studio verse by @zu-is-here
The bell rang, as the last customer of the day finally left.
The tired barista sighed from behind the counter and stretched his aching bones.
What a day.
A few of his colleagues started the preparation to close down the café for the night, as his manager watched from the corner, before walking to her office.
The barista sighed and found himself leaning on the counter top with his eyes half closed. As much as he enjoyed his job, and hoped to own a café of his own some day, it did take a lot out of him sometimes.
It was a hard job... A hard life... Sometimes he found himself too wrapped up in the mundane reality of things. It was dangerous to think about, as he knew it could send him into another mental pit.
He was just.... Tired.
Ccino stood up straight and reached for the tip jar, that was sat hopefully on the counter next to the biscuits.
He picked up the jar, tipped a few pound coins into his hand and counted them. 4 pounds..... Dam....
Of course no one was obliged to leave a tip but... It didn't help his mood.
Oh well, it was better then no tips at all.
As he tipped the coins back in the jar, there was a squeal from one of the other workers.
"oh! It's him! He's really hereeee!" his co-worker happily chirped.
Ccino looked up and couldn't stop a smile from creeping across his face. Outside the shop, leaning against the glass window, was his wonderful boyfriend Nightmare.
In an instant, he felt heat rise to his face and he gave Nightmare a shy wave. Nightmare looked as cold and un-interested in life as always. But when he made eye contact with the small barista, his mouth curled up slightly into a small smile.
He hadn't been expecting nightmare! Both him and Killer had been very busy recently with acting and they hadn't seen each other much. The sight of him made Ccino feel better almost straight away, even if he'd only come to walk him home, it would be wonderful.
His fellow workers were very over the top when finding out he was dating two celebrities, and it showed, as many of them stared at Night, as if he were an animal in a zoo.
Ccino bounced on his feet and immediately started looking around for the sanitising spray so he could clean the station as quickly as possible. But in his hurry he knocked over several glasses, causing them to smash on the floor.
"o-oh dear..." he said as he knelt down to start picking it up.
He really didn't want to keep Nightmare waiting... But he was no where near really to close up with the others and he’d just broken a load of glasses! He was a moron! An idiot. Nightmare would probably leave because he was taking to long.
"Ccino...." a voice to his left said.
He turned to see his colleague stood there holding the sanitising spray.
"go... We've got this" he said with a smile and a wink.
Ccino got to his feet and put some larger pieces of glass in the bin.
"o-oh? R-really... I... You don't need to" He stammered, Looking from the co worker to the others, who were still watching Nightmare through the window.
"look... Your movie star boyfriend is here.... Go!"
Ccino smiled wide "really?!"
His colleague nodded "just get me and autograph will ya?"
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Nightmare watched the cars go by, as he waited for Ccino to come outside. It was early evening and the city was just as loud as ever. He'd never been much of a city boy growing up, but now he could hardly imagine leaving it. Here he had his brother, his flat and of course his two boyfriends.
Two boyfriends... There was a part of him that could hardly believe he had one, let alone two and they were both perfect. It had only been a short time, around 6 months, but he could already not imagine being without them.
Nightmare had always felt like love was a stupid thing, a fantasy, something beyond his reach. But look at him now, completely smitten and hating himself for it.
The café's door opened and before Nightmare could fully turn around, there was a pare of arms wrapped tightly around his neck.
"Nighty!" Ccino shouted happily, hugging him.
Nightmare's cheek's flooded with a purple blush that threatened to easily take over his whole face.
"a-ah Ccino!" he near stammered "not in publi-
But he was cut off, as Ccino placed a soft kiss to his mouth.
Oh.... He was so weak.
He wrapped his arms around his boyfriend’s waist and kissed back.
Nightmare wasn’t really the type to kiss much, but he’d hardly seen Ccino in the last month! Despite loving his job, Nightmare had really been missing having free time for both his partners.
Maybe it was this that had put him in a affectionate mood today or something, but Nightmare could not resist holding Ccino close like that for a little while, just enjoying the soft and timid way his boyfriend kissed him.
It was so different to any kiss that Killer ever gave. But then again, when he kissed Killer he was normally doing it to shut him up while arguing and the cocky jerk loved nothing more then making things hot and sloppily.
It wasn't that Nightmare didn't enjoy those kisses, quite the opposite really, but it was nice to indulge something soft and fluffy....that also smelt like coffee and cake.
After a little while, it was Ccino who broke the kiss and sheepishly buried his bright pink face into Nightmare's jacket. Night sighed and rubbed his back with his hand.
"how was work Marshmallow?"
His small boyfriend sighed.
"t-tiring.... But I'm glad you're h-here"
As he pulled back from his boyfriend's embrace, Nightmare realised he was still smiling and silenced it into his normal neutral expression.
“I-i thought you were f-filming Nighty” Ccino said, cocking his head to the side.
"well....they ran out of the gloopy sludge they cover me in, so decided to call it a day early”
“and I just couldn't resist the idea of picking you up from work and taking you and Killer out for a fancy dinner"
Ccino stiffened "oh.... N-nighty you don't n-need to buy me any-
Nightmare raised his hand to silence him "I knew you would say that Marshmallow..."
If there was one thing that both Killer and Nightmare had learnt, it was that Ccino hated having money spent on him. There was a huge gap in their finances and it was at times like this that it showed.
Nightmare and Killer hardly had to ever worry about money, and could reasonably afford to do basically anything they wanted. Ccino on the other hand was finishing up the last year of a catering course at university and was working 2 jobs and the studio internship, just to support him and his cats.
Nightmare and Killer had offered many times to give him financial aid, but Ccino always refused. As frustrating as it was to see him struggling, his integrity was something Nightmare admired.
He just wished Ccino would let them treat him.
"it's just... I've been really wanted to eat at Le Pommier au Clair de Lune again... It really severs my favourite French food in the city" he said, starting to walk down the pavement, as Ccino walked next to him.
"but... I don't want to go there alone again... I know that you don't like it when we spend money on you, but... just this once Marshmallow?"
Ccino played with the sleeves of his over sized bunny hoodie, but said nothing.
"I promise not to buy to anything else expensive for you for a while...."
"o-ok" the coffee boy answered, before glancing at Nightmare's hand.
"if y-you let me hold your h-hand" he said, holding his out.
Ah so this was the game he was gonna play huh? Nightmare's face lit up and he grumbled. Of course, of course his fluffy boy was going to use physical affection as a bargaining chip. The thought alone made his face burn and soul pound.
"that... Uh.... That kiss wasn't enough for you?"
"nope" the Coffee boy said, determination in his eyes and continuing to hold out his hand.
Oh he'd been spending to much time with Killer. The flirty jerk was rubbing off on Ccino and Nightmare knew they would both end up ganging up on him if this continued.
With a sigh, and without looking at him, he took his boyfriend's hand.
Ccino giggled happily and Nightmare felt his blush darken.
"j-just don't get used to it! When we get to the restaurant I'm letting go!"
Ccino smiled, pulled Nightmare's hand up to his mouth and kissed it.
"alright Nighty..."
Nightmare was sure that this point that you could have used his face like a bright purple torch. Dammm itttt! If Killer saw his flustered face there was no way that he'd let it go. But the warm feeling of Ccino lightly brushing his thumb against Night's wrist as they walked, made it clear that the blush wasn't going away. It wouldn't leave for a long time.
The two walked in silence after that. The truth was that Nightmare and Ccino didn't really spend a lot of time alone together, which was something they were working on, but they were both just very comfortable with the other. Things had gotten of to a rough start, but Ccino knew he'd never been happier in his life.
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By the time they reached the restaurant, the early evening sky had turned a much deeper shade and the city lights were burning bright all around. Sometimes Nightmare did miss seeing the stars, as the light pollution prevented them from showing around here. Perhaps one day he'd take his boyfriends star gazing... That would be nice. Even if Killer would probably try and convince him it would be a romantic to 'do it' under the stars.
"yo! Moonpie"
Ah, speak of the devil.
Killer waved at his partners and walked over. Nightmare let go of Ccino's hand and tried to will his face into not being so purple.
"good to see you guys, I was getting bored of waiting" Killer said, before taking a bite of-
"burger!" Nightmare announced upon noticing the greasy junk food in his hands "Killer where did you get that!?"
Killer swallowed the food in his mouth and plainly replied "McDonalds" before taking another bite.
"you went to McDonalds!!? You knew we were going to Le Pommier au Clair de Lune tonight!"
Killer nodded "yep and I knew that Le pom pom was gonna give me an inch of meat and a single string bean on a plate and charge me a hundred pound for it"
Ccino couldn't help but snigger.
Nightmare glared and hissed under his breath "you just don't understand fine dinning!"
Killer chuckled, which only made Nightmare angrier and said "nope, but I know a fine burger"
Nightmare hissed "give me that!" and made a grab for it.
Killer held it up high "you wish short stack"
Ccino couldn't help but burst into laughter, which was a noise that delighted both of his lovers. One they heard so rarely... At least not in a genuine fashion.
The coffee boy just couldn't help it. Anyone who didn't know Killer and Nightmare might have been concerned about the fight, but as Ccino knew them, he knew it was normal and he just couldn't help but laugh. The two of them and their stupid arguments brought some light to his life, made things seem easier.
From Nightmare and Killer's perspective.... Ccino just looked so cute when he laughed. They just couldn’t help be stare. That was...until Nightmare saw his chance.
The laughter detracted Killer long enough for Nightmare to grab his half eaten burger and wrench in from his grip.
"Ha!" he said waving it in the air like a trophy.
"oi! Using Marshmallow to distract me! Not fair"
Nightmare just smiled smugly as Ccino started to calm a bit.
Killer put his hand on his hip.
"Dam if you wanted my meat so bad you could have just said"
Night's face flushed a deeper purple and laughter erupted from Ccino for a second time.
"ahgrr!" he said, throwing the burger to the floor.
"ahhhhhhh man..."
The purple eyed skeleton glared "shut up!"
"you owe me a new burger" the dark eyed one stated.
“No!” Nightmare spat.
“fine...But i want more then one string bean” he said, looking other at Ccino with a smile.
"Killer you better behave!"
"I mean it...."
The taller skeleton just shrugged and walked over to his giggling boyfriend, before wrapping his arms around him. He pulled him close, enjoying the feeling of Ccino softly laughing against his chest.
"hey kitten...." he purred softly as Ccino started to calm again, "how was your day?"
Ccino sighed and snuggled against Killer a bit. He smelt like cats....and cigarettes, but mostly just cats.
"b-better with you..."
The taller skeleton's cheeks tinted red and he kissed his small boyfriend's forehead.
He often wondered what he'd ever done to deserve these two. He'd lived a life of sleeping around and breaking hearts. But now... He had the softest and sweetest boyfriend, along side his cold and gorgeous boyfriend. Life was good... He could genuinely say life was good.
"right if you two are done cuddling, can we please go in?"
Humming to himself and taking in more of Ccino's sweet coffee scent, Killer looked over at Nightmare.
"yeah... Yeah..."
He'd smirked.
"but first..."
He hold hold of Ccino's face gently and pulled him in for a kiss. It was uncharacteristically soft for Killer's kisses and it made Ccino's legs feel like jelly. There was every chance that he was just going to melt onto the floor in that single moment and if hadn't been a public place, he would have gladly done so.
Luckily for him, Killer kept and soft hold of his hips to keep him steady. Killer had made Ccino melt one to many times to not know it was a good idea to hold him steady.
After finally breaking the kiss, Killer pressed his teeth to Ccino's forehead for a second time.
Ccino, at this point, felt like a school girl with a crush and pulled his hood over his face.
Nightmare walked over and placed a hand on his back in an attempt to guide him away from Killer and to the restaurant.
"OK ok that's enoug-
But he was cut off when Killer lent forward in an attempt to kiss Nightmare, which the purple faced skeleton dodged.
As he pulled back, Killer pretended to pout.
" no kisses Moonpie? "
Nightmare huffed and folded his arms in front of his chest.
"nope. I only kiss men I like"
"which are men who don't show up to a fancy restaurant in a stained hoodie, eating a burger!"
The laughter that came out of Killer, only irritated Nightmare further.
" oh.... Go away! " Nightmare hissed, walking to the restaurant quickly. Killer smirked and followed after.
" awww Nightlight... I just wanted a little smooch~"
"no!"
Ccino watched, as they walked to the restaurant, still bickering back and forth like an old married couple. It was strange, but listening to their small arguments gave him a sense of comfort.
Maybe it was silly, but it was normal, their normal. When Nightmare and Killer weren't bickering was when they were really mad at each other.
Nothing about this relationship was really normal and that's just the way he liked it.
He knew that he wasn't on their level, he knew that they would probably want to find someone better and more like them eventually.... But for now? He could enjoy it. Even if he was probably enjoying it to much.
Glancing up, he saw that Nightmare and Killer were now sharing a kiss in front of the doors to the building. Typical.... As they pulled back from each other, Night gave Killer a playful shove in the shoulder and Killer winked. He truly enjoyed watching them sometimes...Just being around them...
A smile crept onto his face and a familiar feeling of warmth spread through his body. At this point the feeling was easy to recognise and he sighed.
"w-well.... Its official" he said to himself as they got to the door and waved for him to come over.
