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A scorching heat fanned over the young man's face, blue magic encircling him and holding him off of the ground like a cat would a poor mouse. Luigi was trapped and helpless, forced to stare at the approaching beast as it looked down on him with a toothy smirk. Oh, god. He was gonna die, wasn't he? Be torn apart by some weird turtle-dragon thing and never be seen again...He'd never get to finish that plate of pasta back home in the fridge, or say goodbye to his brother... Dread coursed through him like a river, and he couldn't help but cower beneath the creature's hungry gaze. This couldn't be it! He wasn't ready to d- Oh.
His brain turned into mush as a clawed finger came to rest underneath his chin, poking into his skin but not enough to draw blood. The monster before him forced him to look him in the eyes, red orbs burning with satisfaction at his catch. Luigi's heart stuttered, and his breath caught in his throat. Mama-fucking-Mia that was hot. He always knew he was bisexual, but... Wow. He was glad that he was still being held up by magic, because he was certain that his now jelly-like legs would give out at any second.
He barely even registered what the dragon man was saying. He was too busy trying to wrangle his rapidly racing thoughts. That claw was being used with such masterful skill, with enough pressure to prove a point without reducing his skin to shreds. He wondered what else this beast (Did he say his name was Bowser? Luigi didn't quite catch it, but...) could do with his claws? His hands, too...and not even to mention his arms. He was bulky and muscular, and Luigi was certain that Bowser could crush him like a grape if he really wanted to. Luigi wasn't even sure if he'd mind, really.
It took him a moment to realize that Bowser was staring at him expectantly. Oh shit. He must have asked him a question. Oh, no... Had Luigi already ruined his chance? Wait, what was he thinking about? He didn't have a chance in the first place! His life was in danger! God, Mario would be so ashamed-
The claw nicked at his skin. Oh god he was supposed to say something. He opened and closed his mouth for a few seconds, looking like a fish out of water. He didn't even know the question! What was he supposed to say?
Apparently his anxiety had already decided for him, as the next time he opened his mouth, his current thoughts tumbled out like a waterfall.
"You're um..." Luigi swallowed hard, feeling the claw move against his adams apple. "You're really...pretty."
Ah. Well, if he wasn't going to die before, he was definitely doomed now.
Bowser seemed absolutely flabbergasted. He jerked back slightly, maw agape and eyebrows raised in a quizical manner. Had he heard this human right? What even???
Luigi felt butterflies in his stomach when he noticed a tinge of pink appear on Bowser's face. No way... He had to be imagining that, right?
The silence between them was defeaning. Bowser didn't seem to know what to do, and Luigi didn't either. With a surprising amount of grace, Bowser removed his claw from beneath Luigi's chin and moved his hand up to cup his face. His scales were pleasantly cool compared to the hot air around them, and Luigi had to physically stop himself from melting into his touch. What would it feel like to be truly held by Bowser? He couldn't help but let his mind wander as the koopa carefully examined him from every angle, tilting Luigi's head for a better look.
Seemingly satisfied, Bowser released Luigi (much to his disappointment) and let out a soft grumble.
"You're...uh. Not...not so bad yourself." He murmured, his voice oddly soft compared to how rough it had been prior. Luigi was certain that he'd pass out soon due to how much blood was rushing to his face.
"...Thanks." Luigi choked out, high pitched and squeaky. Bowser stared at him for a moment before turning away, running a clawed hand through his messy red hair.
"Kamek!" He called out, receiving a quick response from an individual wrapped in blue robes.
"On your orders, Sire."
"Take this human to my castle, and...Put him in the dungeon for now. He should prove to be useful." Bowser ordered.
With a curt nod from Kamek, Luigi disappeared in a flash of light. When he opened his eyes again, he was in a lowly stone room with an uncomfortable looking bed. He probably should have been more worried about the situation he was in, but...Honestly? All Luigi could think about was when he'd get to see Bowser again.
Maybe being seperated from Mario wasn't so bad after all...