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eight [cater diamond x gn!reader]

"You know Cater, if you were to turn the number 8 around, it becomes an infinity sign. You're turning 18 next year, you know? That would mean our time together from that moment would for sure last for an eternity now, right?"

As his birthday party comes to an end, Cater is reminded about a once beautiful memory underneath the orange sun.

content warning: angst, implied character death (i'm so sorry cater-) somewhat bittersweet ending?

-- ! i'll make it up to you cater buddy in the future i promise i love your smile- it's a new day in japan right now, which means it's caters birthday! so happy birthday cater! enjoy this scenario i thought of inspired by the song: "Eight" by IU!

So are you happy now?

As the birthday party for Cater comes to a relaxed pace, the dorm students and other participants chatting while eating the cake Trey had made, Cater takes the moment to walk out into the balcony. Phone in hand he makes the finishing touches on a picture before uploading the picture onto magicam.

The sun is setting. An orange hue casting the whole heartslabyul dorm, almost like a beckoning warmth: "Another orange sunset," Cater murmurs, glancing over to the door when he hears it creak, Trey coming out with a plate of snacks more suited for his palette: "Did you get the same dream again?" is the only thing he asks, setting the plate down on the balcony railing.

It always starts with a small island with an orange sun behind him. And he will wander around for a bit before hearing a familiar humming and seeing a familiar figure running around and twirling in the sand in pure bliss. He doesn't have to say anything, but you'll eventually notice him with a beaming smile: "Cater!"

"Yup, the same dream, every year counting down to my birthday, I always meet them," Cater murmurs with a laugh, gripping the railing and leaning back, his once sparkling eyes losing their sparkle as he looks at the orange sun behind him: "You know, everything comes and as they please and leaves without waving goodbye," Trey doesn't say anything, he never does when Cater reminisces, just stays quiet to let his friend pour out the emotions he usually keps locked up: "It hurts to love anyone when things go like that. And it's always about the same memory too. The memory that have started to become so old and worn out."

Your pure laughter makes Cater once again forget the shock of seeing you. You're already grabbing his hand and continuing to spin around and Cater can't help, but let out a laugh himself. And again, you both will eventually trip over something, making Cater land on top of you in a fit of giggles.

"And it's silly, because we do nothing but dance under the orange sun with no shadow below us. But it's the one beautiful memory I keep meeting them at," Trey glances over at his friend, hearing Caater take a deep breath: "Do you miss them?" he asks, and Cater can only hum in response.

Feeling your hand cup his cheeks, Cater raises his head to look at you, the bright smile still on your face as you push yourself up to give him a kiss. Cater can only laugh into the kiss, gripping the back of your head as he kisses you back, the chain of kisses the two of you exchange often broken by the fits of laughter emerging from you.

And it's during that moment when your usual bright smile suddenly turns solemn, brushing the diamond marking on his cheek as you nuzzle into his neck: "You know Cater, if you were to turn the number 8 around, it becomes an infinity sign. You're turning 18 next year, you know? That would mean our time together from that moment would for sure last for an eternity now, right?" you ask, and the moment you ask, Cater freezes up. The happiness he felt crumbling down as he feels tears gater at the corner of his eyes.

"I miss them when I wake up," is all he says. Trey wants to say something to Cater, but no words can leave his mouth upon closer inspecting Cater. Because although the words he whispered so quietly were heart-wrenching, there's a peaceful smile grazing his lips, a stark contrast to his usual bright ones. Suddenly the party inside the dorm gets back into swing and people are already beckoning Cater inside, the orange haired boy giving them a grin and a wave, signaling that he's coming in soon.

"But you know, Trey?" Cater says as he jumps back onto solid ground, already walking over to the door: "I'll always meet them on that same beautiful island every year, and even though it's almost like a nightmare, I wouldn't want to wake up nor leave."

The dream only lasts a few hours.

But it's enough time for Cater to spend time with you. Laying down and facing each other after dancing around.

And share stories that aren't sad. Stories that Cater remembers so clearly.

And during those few moments, Cater ignores the eventual goodbye that's bound to lead to a sad ending.

Because every year, he knows without fail. That he will meet you again in this beautiful memory hidden away at the back of his mind.

And once that orange sunset behind you is gone, so is you. And Cater wakes up to a bright blue morning greeted by birthday wishes.

[tazzykiki]

That moment when you start researching fairy tales and stuff for an idea you plan on actually going through with.

[ishgard]

De-constructing my house for upcoming move, loved the bath area so much. ;w;

[evanstanbot]

[hopinggforbetter]

He was also such a big part of my life.

I guess I’m also grieving.

It’ll take a while.

[hafwen]

Watching Star Trek: Wrath of Khan with my dad and husband and getting baked feta dip and pizza for my birthday

[youreonyourownkid]

i came to terms with the fact that i’ll never meet taylor during 1989 because i’m simply not an outgoing person on social media but i still get that weird and sad realization that it won’t happen with each era

[catharsisaudade]

XILLIA 2 SPOILERZ

WOW WHOEVER CREATED XILLIA 2 GO BACK 2 THE TRASH OR HELL WHERE U BELONG (Ok not rly because I loved the game I'M JUST EMO FOREVER NOW) ok finally finished the elle and ludger endings and wow ok bye world I'm gonna fling myself out a window I am very sad now wow ok this game has destroyed my life i'm spiralling downward into an abyss i cant  ALSO POLLO AW 8 mill to go to get the debt ending...ellite monsters reappeared...GOOOOOO