liszt - consolation no. 3

by Br33zYyyyY

Summary:

Two Time and Elliot both make it out of a round, surviving. Elliot offers Two Time pizza and Two Time says “yes give me that pizza pizzaboy🤑🤑🤑🤑” uhhh i forgo

also the song they dance to is lit js the title of this fic— “liszt - consolation no. 3”

Notes:

ermmm there might be some mistakes i don’t really write a lot

this was a request from a friend—Mari if you see this i love you🥺

There was barely anyone else alive. Everyone was either close to dying or dead. Elliot huffed as he ran behind a wall, trying to catch his breath. His chest repeatedly rising up and falling back down, his heart racing from adrenaline. He peeked from the side to see 1x4 walking towards him, having an awful grin on their face. They stopped in their tracks. Elliot knew he was about to send out a mass infection. Elliot was tired; he lost all his stamina and strength to keep going. He was about to accept his fate, but his eyes widened as 1x4 attacks were being stopped by a surprise attack created by Two Time, and they stabbed their dagger deep in their back. Two Time quickly rushed to run away, 1x4 groaned in pain right afterwards, clearly going to change his targets. Elliot took his chance and ran even further ahead with his wounded right arm being covered with his left hand to keep the bleeding from happening —obviously not working very well with how much blood was staining his shirt and hands.

Elliot stopped immediately in his tracks when he heard an agonizing scream, turning back in terror, he watched Two Time trying to crawl away as their legs were gushing out blood; most likely from 1x4’s entanglement. It looked gruesome; hell, it was a gory scene. 1x4 chuckled, following closely behind Two Time, enjoying the sight of them in pain and fear. Elliot realized that they were already in their second life and forced himself to step forward and sprint into action; he had to do something, anything. His pizza was still on cooldown —having to give Chance a heal earlier because of his dumb gun exploding— but still wanted to help somehow. Elliot eyed 1x4 holding up their sword, going to strike again, but this time for the throat. Two Time silently prayed to the Spawn to help and hear them as they had tears rolling down their face, struggling to keep crawling away with the painful wounds all over their legs. They awaited their defeat, their head slamming into the ground because of their arms breaking down from exhaustion.

Two Time lay there in misery, giving up trying to get away and ready for the excruciating pain to come and end them right there and then —the torment never came though. Hearing a loud groan and a slaughter, Two Time lifted their head to see Elliot with a sword shoved into his shoulder, tears pricking their dazed eyes. 1x4 was absolutely furious from the disruption of his attack on Two Time and quickly pulled out his sword to stab again, but it never happened. Their vision went dark.

They won. They barely won. Two Time immediately thanked the Spawn for being able to make it out in time. Two Time wiped off their tears and sweat before anyone could see them like this. They glanced around to see the other survivors bandaging each other up and walking back to their rooms to get some rest. It was late at night anyway. Two Time peered over to make eye contact with Elliot, who was in disbelief that his plan actually worked. His breathing seemed heavy from what had just happened.

Two Time opened their mouth to say something, but the ache in their leg quickly got to them. They limped, wincing from the injured leg. They fell to their knees, not being able to hold themselves up anymore. Elliot noticed the situation and rushed to their aid, handing them a pizza, “Here, you should feel better soon.” Elliot watched them eat, in guilt about not being able to give them pizza earlier. “I’m so sorry, I should have healed you earlier —it’s just I was still on cooldown and I couldn’t do anything, but I knew I had to do something and- and- Chance was being stupid trying to shoot-” Two Time placed their hand on Elliot's shoulder as he continued to rant. “Elliot.” Elliot paused in the middle of his words as his face flushed, realizing he had gotten too carried away with his rambling ‘sorrys’.

Two Time finished the pizza, thanking Spawn before speaking up. “The Spawn shall reward you for saving me with such bravery.” They smiled, even if their face was covered in dirt and blood, Elliot couldn’t help but notice how stunning they were. “Doing such an honorable act for me, it will be treasured.” Elliot’s face softened at their words, still embarrassed from earlier, but he was happy. “You’re welcome.” Elliot looked away, trying to hide his flushed face—Two Time chuckled at this behavior. They always seemed to like Elliot’s clumsy but organized personality and how helpful he was on rounds. They both let the moment linger for a little longer until all the other survivors went back to their cabins. Leaving them both alone. Suddenly, Two Times' head perked up, gasping as they remembered something. “Oh! Also here!” They dug through their bag before pulling out a medkit for Elliot, “Take it, the Spawn wants you to have it as a thank you gift!” Two Time shoved it eagerly into Elliot’s arms.

Elliot was surprised at the action but smiled. “Thank you, I will also ‘treasure’ this..” He accepted it, feeling a little bit cheesy when repeating a bit of Two Times words. God, he was so hopeless. Elliot tried doing it himself but failed miserably; He had given up trying to bandage himself up, so Two Time offered to help him. Elliot agreed, and Two Time swiftly started working their magic. It's funny how the healer of the team knows exactly how to help everyone else around him but himself. Elliot hisses at the burns from his wounds and his shoulder, but he knew the damage would be undone by tonight. Elliot was feeling a lot less in pain, but wanted to help Two Time too. “I can make you some more pizza to help quicken the healing process?” Elliot asked while putting the extra stuff he didn’t need from the medkit to the side. Two Time finished up wrapping his arm with gentleness and nodded upon being asked the question. “That would be wonderful, I did indeed get pretty injured..” Elliot decided to make some more pizza for Two Time before calling it a night. He got up and gave Two Time a hand to help them up. They went over to the kitchen, “Go sit down, I’ll be done quick.” Elliot worked like a machine with precise hands, not a single error. It’s no big surprise how he always got employee of the month.

Two Time sat at the table while messing with their hands till they noticed an old radio in the middle of the table. They pulled it over to themselves, they haven’t touched this radio until now—unsure how to work it, they looked over the buttons and words before turning one of the knobs, skipping over random loud stations.

Elliot came by after putting the pizza in the oven, all that’s left to do is to wait. “I like to have some music or something to listen to while cooking most of the time.” He chuckled before Two Time offered the radio to him which he took. “My favorite station though,” He trailed off while turning some knobs on the radio before stopping on a specific one and setting the radio down, “Has to be this one. It always has the most soothing and calming songs.” He smiled at Two Time before a few notes were played. Two Time choked on their breath as they listened to the radio, they couldn’t believe what they were hearing. Was this supposed to torment them? Make them feel bad? Bring back old memories of when Azure would play songs on the piano made specifically for Two Time? Two Time smiled nervously back at Elliot—a smile filled with shame and regret. “Is there something wrong?” Elliot asked, noticing their quivering smile—did they not like the song? “I’m fine! Just..this song brought out some old memories.” They kept their smile as they reassured Elliot. The old memories made Two Time crave a sudden urge to do what Azure and them loved doing the most.

“Oh, I’m sorry about that. Do you want me to switch stations? There’s other stuff on here too-“ “Do you wanna dance?” Two Time interrupted quickly and rushed out their question. “I mean only if you want to of course.” Two Time felt embarrassed as they avoided eye contact with Elliot.

Elliot's face was tinted red at the unexpected question but they didn’t seem to mind it. Elliot took a second to process then smiled. “Sure.” Two Time looked back, surprised he agreed to the offer. “I don’t dance much though so I might not be as good.” Elliot laughed awkwardly. Two Time got up from their chair, not wanting to waste anymore time. “It’s okay, I will teach you—just like how the great Spawn has taught me.” Two Time tugged on Elliot’s wrist and brought him to a more open space in the kitchen.
Elliot stumbled as he followed Two Time lead and ended up standing in front of them with a gap in between them, he felt uneasy not sure where to put his hands until Two Time held his hands and carefully placed them around their neck. “Just follow my lead and move with the music.” Two Time smiled softly as they wrapped their arms around Elliot’s waist.
Elliot nodded, unsure about his dancing skills but didn’t object. Two Time swayed to the melody, Elliot following along with them. Elliot shuddered as Two Time had their gaze fixated upon him—They were slow and careful with their graceful movements. Elliot silently admired Two Time as they both continued their sincere dance. Elliot stumbled once a while when Two Time tried spinning him but Two Time only laughed and continued. Together, they looked elegant even if they were still covered in bruises and scars from the previous round. Two Time pulled Elliot closer, filling up the space in between them. Elliot was surprised for a moment before feeling a quick squeeze around his waist—he quickly softened then rested his head on Two Times shoulder. He felt like he was cared for as if he was fragile glass, he didn’t mind it. He liked the gentleness that Two Time had treated him with, letting him relax on his shoulder as they moved to the music.

Meanwhile Two Time was silently suffering under the weight of guilt and sorrow. Their eyes prickled with tears as they held Elliot close and dear—not wanting to lose him next. They let out a shaky breath and closed their eyes to distract themselves from the painful memories. They gave Elliot’s waist another squeeze, feeling some relief from the regret they’ve been living with. Two Time prayed that the glory Spawn would let them keep this one thing, this one time. They felt apologetic for being selfish but they couldn’t help it, they wanted to have this. This moment. This time. This person. Is that okay? Is it okay to want to be greedy? To want to be loved? When the first one didn’t work, can they try again? Two Time felt confused but all they knew at the moment was that they wanted to be held and cared for one more time—and maybe this time, the Spawn might see what they see in Elliot and show their relationship mercy.

The song was nearing its end, Two Time knew it. Two Time did one last spin dipped Elliot—Elliot didn’t expect it but had faith that Two Time would not let him fall. Elliot held his arms around Two Time’s neck before carefully letting go—a sign of trust. Two Time held Elliot with a tight grip; as if refusing to ever let go. They both had a meaningful and silent moment of their look of love. Two Time’s face slowly inching closer towards Elliot; Elliot didn’t pull away. Closer and closer.

BEEP
BEEP

Elliot and Two Time looked over and saw the oven timer that Elliot had set going off.

Shit.

Elliot knew he shouldn’t have set it since he was already skilled in making pizza this shouldn’t be any different but he still did as a ‘safety warning’. Elliot’s and Two Time’s faces were beet red as Elliot nervously chuckled and Two Time helped him up. They gave each other an awkward smile but we all know damn well that dance meant something to them both. Elliot went over to the oven to get the pizza out and started slicing it into eight slices and grabbed a plate.

Two Time went back to their seat as another song that doesn’t matter played on the radio. Two Time’s head was filled with thoughts of a million different things about their feelings until Elliot placed a plate with two pizza slices in front of them. Two Time thanked him and told him that he didn’t have to stay around for them just to eat. “Are you sure? It really is no problem to keep you company.” Elliot tried convincing Two Time to let him stay but was quickly turned down. “You’ve helped me enough, thank you Elliot. You should go get some rest anyways, who knows when the next round is gonna start.” Elliot looked unsure about leaving their side but if they said they will be fine then he can trust their word. He put the rest of leftover pizzas away in the fridge and gave a goodnight to Two Time before leaving for his cabin. uhhhh Two Time ate the pizza and was then tortured by azure or smthing idk it’s 6:42 rn🤣✌️✌️

Notes:

ayyyyy i finished🥹✌️

sorry i got lazy at the end i was so tired and i dont feel like postponing this anymroe

uhhh im open to some request i guess js don’t expect a lot or for it to be done soon🙀