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Cirrus made her way through the damp grass in the early morning. Mountain went to the greenhouse before eating anything. He always forgot to eat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner if all the ghouls didn't eat together every night. Cirrus made it her mission to make sure he at least ate twice a day.
She pushed the gate to the garden open with her back. Her hands were holding two plates of avocado toast. She kicked it closed behind her and trekked onward towards the large glass building. She knocked on the door with one of the plates.
“Mount!” She called out. “I got you food, love!”
The door creaked open and mountains golden eyes peered down at her, a soft smile started to form. One of his fangs peeked out while the other still hid behind his lips. She always thought his crooked teeth were so cute on him. Though, Papa is getting him braces soon, his teeth are beginning to ache. Maybe that's why he always forgets to eat.
“Oh! thank you.” He gently took one of the plates. “Would you like to come in?”
“Would I? of course! I love your little workshop.” She gently pushed past him and started slowing perusing through all the different plants.
“So,” Mountain starts, “I heard Cumulus and Aether are going with the cardinal to do business in Milan.”
“ugh, I know!” Cirrus wines, “I'm gonna miss both of em…”
“Y’know, if ya want…” Mountain shuffles slightly, kicking a small rock and the ground. “...you can spend the night in my bed, if you feel lonely or something…”
“Aw, of course baby, we can have a little sleepover.”Cirrus coos, running the back of her hand on his cheek. He leans into it with a soft pur.
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Cirrus heard a soft knock at her door, she put down her paintbrush and answered. Mountain was there with his awkward stance, obviously wanting something.
“Hey Mount! You want me to come over?”
“Mhm…”
“Alright, let me put my paints away and I'll be right there!” She says, before grabbing his face and pulling him down for a kiss. When he stood back to his full height, he had some paint smeared on his face from her hands.
Mountain gently closes the door and Cirrus quickly cleans up her paints and hands. She gets into her Garfield pajamas that she bought on her first tour, Mountain loves them.
She makes her way across the hall to Mountain’s room. She knocks softly on the door before opening it. it was dark, only lit by the moon shining through the windows and the fairy lights hung on the ceiling. Mountain's house plants were scattered all across his room, taking up any empty space. Cirrus heard his noise maker, playing some nature noises, nocturnal bugs and whatnot.
“Hey M,” She slowly walked over to the edge of the large nest where he was curled up, trying to stay awake. “Can I come in?”
He nodded. Cirrus shuffled her way under the covers, snuggling her face to his chest. He wrapped his arms around her like a child would hold a stuffed animal.
She could tell he fell asleep within seconds. His arms went lax and his purr started up. She could feel sleep pulling at her eyes. Mountains soft breath on the top of her head, his pur, the sounds of nature. she just couldn't keep her eyes open, so soon she drifted off as well.