[In all honesty, Elijah might not've been able to give Agreas all the answers he'd wanted anyway. He had sought Agreas out specifically- that much is true. But as far as why he'd picked him...? It's not such a clear-cut answer. It's not as if he can't think of any reasons for why he likes Agreas...And even for his initial reasoning, he could still pick out a few things out. He does think Agreas is very attractive, although looks wouldn't have been a deal-breaker. Maybe it's more to do with his attitude...or maybe it's simply the fact that Agreas doesn't generally take to humans very easily... he's a difficult person, in some ways. And while Elijah might not fully admit to it...maybe a part of him wanted to make himself the one, human exception to a man who didn't generally care for them as a whole.
But even all of those answers laid out together...it still doesn't feel right. Like it's not a complete answer, and some of the reasons are a mystery even to Elijah himself. Of course that makes sense...human emotions are always messy, and complicated...Maybe it would've been stranger if he could spell it all out easily. It sounds ridiculous, even to him, but more than anything else, Elijah simply felt drawn to him at first.
Love at first sight? ...No. He's not the type to believe in that...and he is the type that had to grow into love. If he had to guess, it's probably more to do with his own instincts. Like he knew, subconsciously, that Agreas was the one for him.
And look at just how right he ended up being. No one else could've drawn out this side of him. No one else could've even drawn out a small fraction of it.
Everything he feels for Agreas is completely fresh...a new experience he's never had before, and never would have with anyone other than him. He's very sure of that much, at least. But it still makes Elijah feel...inexperienced...and deeper down, it makes him feel a little bit helpless too. But surprisingly enough, Agreas is still the type of person he can trust enough so that it doesn't really bother him either. That's exactly why he can lay here like this- curled up on the other man's lap, kissing him so softly...acting so different from usual...and still feel comfortable with it.
Even if he might not be too happy about being called "cute" for it. A scowl starts to form on his face as soon as that word is out in the air, and then it's gone again as soon as Agreas's lips meet his own. But even a kiss won't stop him from looking a little bit sour afterwards.]
In what universe do you think I'd ever want to be called cute?
[It's clear enough that he's only mildly annoyed...exactly like he is whenever Agreas teases him like this. Still, he could never get genuinely mad over it. Elijah knows enough to acknowledge that, in a way, it's a small privilege to be teased by Agreas like this. So of course, he can't help but like that aspect of it.
He sighs a little and settles back down- pressing his face against Agreas's neck to rest there.]
I don't need to take this from the guy who falls asleep on a couch with a cat on top of him.
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But even all of those answers laid out together...it still doesn't feel right. Like it's not a complete answer, and some of the reasons are a mystery even to Elijah himself. Of course that makes sense...human emotions are always messy, and complicated...Maybe it would've been stranger if he could spell it all out easily. It sounds ridiculous, even to him, but more than anything else, Elijah simply felt drawn to him at first.
Love at first sight? ...No. He's not the type to believe in that...and he is the type that had to grow into love. If he had to guess, it's probably more to do with his own instincts. Like he knew, subconsciously, that Agreas was the one for him.
And look at just how right he ended up being. No one else could've drawn out this side of him. No one else could've even drawn out a small fraction of it.
Everything he feels for Agreas is completely fresh...a new experience he's never had before, and never would have with anyone other than him. He's very sure of that much, at least. But it still makes Elijah feel...inexperienced...and deeper down, it makes him feel a little bit helpless too. But surprisingly enough, Agreas is still the type of person he can trust enough so that it doesn't really bother him either. That's exactly why he can lay here like this- curled up on the other man's lap, kissing him so softly...acting so different from usual...and still feel comfortable with it.
Even if he might not be too happy about being called "cute" for it. A scowl starts to form on his face as soon as that word is out in the air, and then it's gone again as soon as Agreas's lips meet his own. But even a kiss won't stop him from looking a little bit sour afterwards.]
In what universe do you think I'd ever want to be called cute?
[It's clear enough that he's only mildly annoyed...exactly like he is whenever Agreas teases him like this. Still, he could never get genuinely mad over it. Elijah knows enough to acknowledge that, in a way, it's a small privilege to be teased by Agreas like this. So of course, he can't help but like that aspect of it.
He sighs a little and settles back down- pressing his face against Agreas's neck to rest there.]
I don't need to take this from the guy who falls asleep on a couch with a cat on top of him.