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Naib was acting strange lately. Always hurrying to everywhere, excusing himself early from eating, not doing good in matches, etc.
Norton once got enough of it. This needs to stop, if this takes effect on his matches... and he didnt wanna see Naib feeling bad either.
*knock knock*
"Subedar, you in there?!"
No answer. He wasn't in his room then? No, he must have been.
*another knock*
"Subedar, I- wait whats with that sound?"
It was a strange noise. Now the prospector was worried
"Subedar, I need to come in-"
Just at that moment the noise stopped (*is that the toilet flushing?*) and the door opened just a little bit, so Naib can see through the little gap.
"What do you want Campbell? Cant ypu see Im a little busy-?"
Norton just looked at him with one brpw raised.
"Yeah I heard that. Did you... did you just threw up?"
"Wha- y,, yeah I just felt a little nauseus, thats all.."
The prospector wasn't buying this, he could see the slight nervousness on the other.
"Heh, lies.. Now lets go in."
And with that he practically pushed fhe mercenary back into his room and sat him on the bed.
Norton grabbed his shoulders firmly.
"Now, out with it, what's the matter? Ypu haven't been youself for a while, and I can see that you're lying, even now"
"What are you talking about, Im not lying-"
"Naib."
Now this was it. Norton never called him like this if he wasn't trying to be serious.
Naib only sighed while putting his hands on Norton's that were already on his face.
He gently leaned itno the touch, while getting together his thoughts.
"Campbell, do you ever just... feel sick and wanna throw up cause you looked at yourself in the mirror?"
Norton couldn't believe what was he hearing.
Naib only continued.
"Im nowhere near the ideal, I- I feel disgusted by myself..
This might sound stupid, but Im just.. not enough... ah, forget it, I dont wanna sound weak anymore."
With that he tried to swat away Norton's hands away from his face, with no success, cause Norton only held onto him stronger, and turned his head so Naib was looking at him again.
They were like that for a few seconds, the prospector ocasionally stroking Naib's face with his thumb, until Norton let out a little chuckle.
"Yeah, this IS stupid... Cause you're just enough for me. Perfect I even dare to say."
"Wha-"
"Listen here Subedar. You look,, you look absolutely brethtaking, and even if it's hard to accept, Im here to remind you every single day, that you are enough. You are enough for me and even more."
Naib was shocked. Nobody said anything like this to him.
Norton shoot another charming smile to him. God, this man is gonna be the death of him.
"Also, you're not weak for talking about your problems. Now how about-"
But before the prospector could finish his semtence, Naib pulled him into a sweet kiss. It didn't last long, but it definately left Norton brethless.
"Lets just, stay here.. I dont feel like moving today anymore. Its good that we dont have anymore matches either"
Norton only nodded as he wrapped his arms around the mercenary's waist, snuggling his face into the crook of his neck.
".. but you know this has to stop. I'll really try to help you, and we will talk about this tomorrow, but... Im really worried ok? So please-"
"Okay, I understand. Sorry for causing trouble. Love you, you dumbass"
"Tch, love you too, you pretty idiot"
"HEY"