forum Why would you love a monster like me? (One on One)

Started September 02, 2018 by @Vuclan-is-tired

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Halo walks beside him, squeezing his hand three times, a simple way of telling him that he was here and that he loved him. He smiled warmly at the other and kissed his cheek. Once they got out Halo offered a gentle smile. He listened intently, his eyes never leaving John's face. He thought for a moment before shaking his head. "I've never heard an illness fighting back like that." He whispers as he hugs his husband. "But what I do know." He whispers, as he gently guides John to look at him, "Is that we are going to face this together, like we always do." He assures gently.

Alvor smiled as he watched his sweet angel was happy. "It will be worth it baby. And I'll be with you every step of the way." He kisses her cheek and nuzzles into her shoulder. "And, my love I promise you we will do everything in our power to help you."

“Promise?” John whispered, a bit of his fear and worry leaking into his voice. John hadn’t felt so small in a long while. He didn’t know what was going to happen, he was honestly worried… what if he couldn’t heal Rowan? What if John failed his son and his son’s lover?

“Thank you, Alvor,” Rowan told him brightly, warmth swelling into her heart, “That means everything to me. You mean everything to me.” Rowan grinned brightly at Alvor, at the love of her life. She had something worth fighting for, and most certainly would never give it up.

Halo smiled gently. "John, how much have we been through together? We can do this together." He whispers as he kisses John's cheek. "Of course I promise. I promised in our vows. Through sickness and health, through prosperity and failure. I will be with you always to support you and our child." He assures. "So let the failure slip from your mind because I am here to help you."

He smiled at her and nods. "Of course, my little rose." He purrs as he kisses her cheek. He owed everything to Rowan. She had saved him when he was sick, and now he's returning the favor. "I think I should say thank you." He whispers. "For loving me."

John heart warmed, and just like that, his worries were eased. Sure, Halo couldn’t technically heal people like he used to, but he healed John in a way that was better. He healed his worries and his fears. John immediately wrapped his arms around Halo’s waist in a tight hug, mumbling, “Thank you, Halo. Thank you for everything.” For always being here for me whenever I feel unsteady, for comforting me when I need comfort. “Gosh I love you.”

Rowan blushed, leaning into the kiss a tiny bit. “You have nothing to thank me for. I should be saying the same exact thing to you.” Rowan let out a soft giggle, kissing Alvor sweetly. Sure, she saved him, but Alvor was giving her love in return. That’s all Rowan could ever ask for and more.

Halo was glad to see his husband ease when Halo talked to him. He kissed John's cheek gently as he held John closer. "I'm always here for you." He whispers, his hand running through John's hair. "Of course, baby." He whispers. "I love you, forever and always." He gently cups John's face, his eyes searching Johns. "I love you so much, and we will get through this together."

Alvor kissed her slowly, his eyes shutting for a moment. "I have everything to thank you for." He whispers, his eyes gentle. "You saved me. And you hadn't been there I would have died…" he whispers as he held onto her. "I owe you for everything." He smiled. "And you love me, which I could not be happier about."

John smiled and leaned his head into Halo’s arm. “You always know how to fix things…” John mumbled softly with a smile. Halo fixed him so many times. He was John’s rock in the storm, just as John would do the same for Halo. They were meant for each other. Halo knew how to help and comfort John whenever he needed it, and gosh John just loved him.

Rowan’s heart swelled with love. “You love me in return though,” Rowan told him with a smile, “That’s all I ever want.” She kissed his lips, soaking in his warmth and touch. Rowan loved him. She’d never not love him.

Halo ran a hand through John's hair. "I try to offer good advice." He laughs quietly, kissing his forehead. He owed John so much. Just for being there with him- gosh. Halo had gotten so lucky in the husband department. John was everything to him. This man he had met on the battlefield so long ago… Now they were here, together. They were taking care of their son, and they were helping their son's lover. Halo could not have asked for a more perfect life.

Alvor smiled, as he felt warmth, something much warmer then when Rowan was healing him, run through his veins and chest. "I will love you forever." He whispers as he kisses her nose. "And you are all I could ever want." He mutters softly, resting his forehead against hers. He would never want to stop hearing those sweet words leaving her lips. He tightened his grip around her, kissing her neck softly.

John laughed softly, leaning into the kiss. Everything would be fine. They’d get through this, John would be able to heal Rowan. John was so glad they’d gotten married. So, so glad. John loved him. Halo had stolen his heart and John loved him. John leaned forward and kissed Halo’s lips, savoring how they connected so well.

Rowan grinned bright at the kiss on his nose. Gosh she loved him. She really, really loved him. She tilted her head to give Alvor more access and her hands found his. She gently pulled them to the hem of her shirt, a silent invitation. Rowan knew what she wanted, she knew that she loved Alvor. She knew that she’d always love him.

(Sorry about that love. I'm back)

Halo's arms wrap steadily around John's waist, holding him into a tight embrace. "I love you, my darling angel." He whispers as he kisses Johnn back. Gosh he was so relieved to have this man as his husband. This beautiful, selfless, kind, warm-hearted man. Halo was so grateful that he had been the lucky one to marry John. "I love you, beyond the stars." He whispers quietly.

Alvor was more then happy with the other. She was his life line, his hope, his joy. He wanted nothing more then to stay by her side. He kissed slowly at her neck, savoring how soft her skin was. He caressed her hips slowly when he felt her move his hands. He slowly pulled away from her neck to gaze at her. He seemed to be memorizing her features as his fingers fiddled with the Hem of her shirt. He loved her, more then anything in this world. "Are you sure?" His voice was soft, gentle and concerned. He didn't want to do anything to Rowan that might hurt her.

(No need to apologize man, take all the time you need! I haven’t been on much either lately so it’s no big deal)

John’s heart swelled with warmth. “I couldn’t ask for a better man to spend the rest of my life with,” He murmured softly and tucked his wings around Halo and himself and snuggled closer. “I am so glad we met that day. I’m so glad fate aligned just so for us to meet,” John loved Halo, and gosh he was so grateful for how lucky they’d gotten when they met and fell in love.

Rowan’s eyes fluttered closed, “Maybe just a little bit?” She whispered softly. Rowan wanted to be touched to be held, to be caressed. She trusted Alvor so much, she wanted him to touch her. At least just a little bit, just to feel his hands a little and feel his warmth against her skin. Rowan borderline needed it, that comfort and normalcy it could bring to her life.

Halo kissed him slowly, sighing happily as he relaxed. "I could be offered everything, but nothing would be more fulfilling then having you beside me." He whispers as he wraps his arms around the others waist. "I'm very lucky to have you as my angel." He whispers as he kisses his forehead. "You're all I ever need and want." He whispers as holds onto the other.

He nods, his lips settling on her neck. "Alright." He mutters softly, his hands gently caressing her waist. "I love you." He whispers as he holds her, his hands travelling along her skin, memorizing her curves. He sighed happily and looked at her with gentle eyes.

John kissed him back, taking his sweet time to enjoy the moment they could have together. “Gosh Halo that’s so sweet…” John murmured, his eyes twinkling wit joy and love. This man… this man was all his, he was so lucky to have Halo. “I love you, I love you, I love you,” John murmured, smiling and kissing Halo’s cheek a couple times. He would never get enough of this guy.

Rowan hummed in adoration, enjoying this so much. Enjoying the warmth and comfort his simple hands brought her. “I love you too,” She murmured, soaking in everything about Alvor. Everything she was lucky to have found.

Halo let his eyes flutter shut, those kisses making him hunger for more. He sighed as he looks up at his beloved husband. "I love you." He whispers as he kisses John's forehead. "And I always will. I am always here to support you and love you." Halo smiled at the kisses to his cheek before he turned John to face him, kissing him on the lips. He loved how affectionate John was, and how lucky he was to be married to the other.

Alvor's hands, strong and sturdy, caressed her sides as he kissed her forehead. "I love you so much." He mutters as he turns his gaze up to her. "Always and forever." He kissed her neck slowly, his eyes shutting in bliss. He was so lucky to have the amazing person in front of him.

John readily kissed him back, hummed into Halo’s lips. “Halo… you’re the best man I’ve ever met, and I’m so grateful I can spend the rest of my life with you.” John leaned into Halo’s chest and breathed in his scent. This was all he’d ever ask for, because it was impossible to ask for anyone better than Halo—no one was better than Halo.

Rowan’s heart kicked up a couple notches. “I love you so much too. Always and forever,” Rowan echoed, her good hand gripping onto Alvor’s a little bit tighter. Her left arm, though in pain, wrapped itself around Alvor’s neck and held him close. She loved him more than anything, she loved him more than breathing. Alvor was simply perfect for her.

Halo held onto his lover, his eyes shutting. He wanted nothing more then to stay like this. He hummed and smiled a little bit. "Me too, my darling love." He whispers as he kisses the others forehead and sighed happily. "You're a wonderful, wonderful man John." He mutters as he runs his hand along John's bicep. "God I love you…" He mutters as he leans into the other.

Alvor held onto her, held onto her words. God he loved her, so so much. "You are all I ever needed." He whispers as he kisses her shoulder gently. He wanted nothing more then to be there for the other. To support Rowan in anything she ever wanted.

John let out a small hum, almost like a purr. He loved this man to the ends of the earth, and he was so glad to be able to proudly say he’d spend the rest of his life with Halo. He pressed his face into Halo’s shoulder and muttered, “Should we go back in there eventually?”

((Low key just realizing I had switched over to she/her for some time without even knowing lol))
Rowan’s eyes shone with pure happiness. Alvor made her happy, he was like a shining beacon in her life. “You’re all I’ll ever desire, my love,” Rowan whispered to him, a smile bright on her face. “I want to be with you more than I’d want my arm to be fixed, I love you more than I love to breathe.”

Halo curled around John, his wings wrapping around them protectively. He wanted to do nothing more then this. This feeling of bliss as he stood and held John was something that he loved and adored. He kissed the others forehead gently before nodding. "We probably should, but for now… Let's just be us for a little while." He whispers.

(Lol)
He chuckled and held her close. "You, my love… Are an absolute blessing." He whispers as he holds her close. You are beautiful in every sense of the word…" His hands wandered her skin, his lips wandered her neck. "I want nothing more then to stay by your side. Healed arm or not."

(Heyyy man sorry for late responses, life has been super stressful lately and has kinda gone to heck, I’ll prolly be on more later in the month when winter break comes)

John smiled softly, snuggling into Halo’s chest. “I like that plan,” He replied contently with a happy smile. Halo was wonderful, he was perfect. This whole moment was perfect. John tilted his head and placed a small kiss on Halo’s neck, smiling happily into it. John loved Halo more than anything.

Rowan smiled, soaking in that touch and those lips on her neck. She loved him, simple as that. “I think you’re the best man to ever exist,” Rowan told him softly with a bright smile. Alvor was amazing, he was so sweet. She had gotten so lucky to have found him, and to have him love her. Of all the people he could choose from, he’d chosen her.
(Also do you want to timeskip to the near-death scene soon (doesn’t have to be right away, maybe in a little bit?)

(It's okay! We all need breaks every once and a while.)

He smiled a little bit before sighing happily and kissing his nose. He wanted nothing more then to stay right here and be a foundation for John. John was his everything. He wanted both his husband and son to be happy. He leaned his head to the side so that John could kiss his neck, a little sigh escaping his nose. "I love you." He whispers as he shuts his eyes.

Alvor laughed quietly at the comment, beaming up at her. "Rowan, you are the most beautiful, kind, breathtaking person I have ever met." He replies, kissing her cheek. She was everything to him, and he would be damned if he ever let anything happen to him. He nuzzled into her neck, shutting his eyes in relaxation. He let his mind wander as they stayed there.

(Sure let's do that.)

_{Hello?? Are you okay? Are you alive?}

It's alright love! And we can do a skip.

After a many, many times of trying to heal Rowan, they made progress. John even thought they might be perfectly healthy within a couple days at maximum. It was all taxing, by the end of it, John usually wanted to fall asleep, which usually ended up happening, whether it be in Halo’s arms or on the couch, or even on a chair—John simply nodded off on accident. Maybe it was because of how peculiar the disease was. John kept thinking of it like a hive of angry bees that stung him whenever he tried to get rid of them. But they still made a lot of progress.

Rowan was wonderful. They had done so much for him. He could easily move his arm without pain anymore, and he could almost form his hand into a fist and he could almost straighten out his fingers entirely. He never thought it was possible, to be able to move his hand with such little pain. Even though each day they worked on his hand, they pain got worse. He hadn’t physically told anyone about it, but he wouldn’t be surprised if Alvor might know because he knew him so well.
Rowan smiled at John, “I think I’m all ready.” He put his hand out for John, glancing at Alvor. Any day now, and Rowan might be healed. Maybe even today, and Rowan might be healed. He didn’t want to get his hopes up too much, but he couldn’t help but hope. He had a good feeling about today.

Halo was there to support his husband at all times, making sure he got plenty to eat and enough sleep. He was happy that they were making progress. But he was worried about about John. He seemed fearful of the disease, like it would lash out at him. Halo never knew what was going on, or what John feared, but he wanted to be there for the other.

Alvor had long moved from being required to stay in a bed constantly. But he stayed. He stayed for the sake of Rowan, doing everything he could to support his boyfriend. He was there, day and night, never leaving Rowan's side as he began to heal. He was glad to see his boyfriend so happy, but when they were going through the healing process he saw Rowan in so much pain that he wanted to tell his dad to stop, to stop healing him and let him rest, let him heal. He saw the pain that flashed through Rowan's eyes and he hated it.But he knew that the other felt better afterwards and that's what was important to Rowan, so he stayed quiet.
As he heard the others words, Alvor stood and walked towards the other before kissing his forehead and settling at Rowan's side, his eyes gentle with warmth and assurance. He kissed his lips swiftly before glancing at his dads and nods a little.

John took Rowan hand, smiling lightly. “Ready?” He asked gently, prepping himself. Mentally, at least, preparing for the drain, the energy this would sap from him. How he’d have to tip toe around the disease before striking it like an asp—that had become John’s strategy. Sometimes it felt like he was fighting a sentient being, with how careful he had to be, but he knew that was silly.

Rowan smiled, leaning into Alvor and prepping himself. “Ready,” He confirmed with a nod. Maybe today would be the day. Alvor had told him his fathers could heal him, and they were healing him. Everything would be okay, they were so close… only a little bit longer, and Rowan would probably be moving his hand in no time.

John closed his eyes and sent his magic in, simply brushing on the outer edges of the disease. It had shrank significantly the past week, so much so that he believed he found what he assumed to be it’s ‘core’. John brushed against it, feeling the disease push back against his magic like magnets repelling against another magnet. He let his magic hover, waiting cautiously before he took his chance. No hesitation, John couldn’t afford to hesitate. His magic speared in, shooting straight for that ‘core’. It was almost unbearable as he speared through it, but something odd happened. As if a haze was lifted, the disease seemed to disappear from Rowan’s hand. Just like that, and John pulled back out with heavy breaths. He out his weight on Halo, panting but okay.

Rowan felt John magic, feeling pain grow in his hand. Then, like a firecracker had gone off inside his hand, Rowan let out a strangled yelp as pain flared. He clung to Alvor, tears forming in his eyes at the intensity of the pain. It usually wasn’t this bad, but today seemed a bit different. In the blink of an eyes, Rowan felt the pain wink away like extinguishing a candle. He sagged against Alvor, tired but… Rowan moved his hand, stretching out his fingers. There wasn’t an ounce of pain. He clenched his hand into a fist in disbelief, but lo and behold, he could move it without pain. Rowan’s face lit up with a smile. He couldn’t believe it, it felt like a dream. His chest felt a little tight, but Rowan hardly cared. He could move his hand again.

Halo gazed at his son for a moment, smiling when Alvor gave him a curious glance. Halo's eyes move to his husband and he gently places his hand on John's shoulder. "Do you need my energy?" He asks softly, his red orbs turning a soft blue as he gazes at his husband in the most loving and gentle expression he had to offer. He felt like he was doing nothing, just sitting and watching.

Alvor pulled Rowan close, unsure about his fathers gaze. He kissed Rowan's forehead sweetly. "I'm right here, dove." he whispers kindly, his eyes sparkling with love and devotion towards his boyfriend. He would stay by Rowan's side through anything. His hand went to gently rub at Rowan's waist to distract him from the pain.

Halo watched, completely mesmerized at how well John had become at healing. It was impressive to say the least. Halo kept a steady eye on Alvor and Rowan, making sure neither would get hurt. Halo's eyes widen when John falls against him but he catches him, running a hand through John's hair. "You did so well my love." He mutters fondly, his hand rubbing through John's hair, an affectionate smile on his lips.

Alvor leaped into action, peppering soothing kisses along Rowan's skin as he rubbed at Rowan's waist. The cry of pain made him tear up a little, not liking to hear his sweet boyfriend in pain. "Shh.. baby you did so well." He mutters, his eyes wide as he gazes at Rowans arm. "Oh my god-" He felt a tear fall down his cheeks as his chest burst with adoration and love towards his boyfriend and gratefulness towards his father. He gently took Rowan's now healed hand and folded it within his own larger one.

John smiled tiredly at his husband. “I think I did it…” He mumbled sleepily, his eyes sinking closed before he had to force himself awake—even then, his eyes were drooping with exhaustion. “That was… really hard…” He mumbled, but there was a huge smile on his face—proud of himself, to say the least.

Rowan beamed, ignoring the slight pain in his chest and he admiring their hands intertwined like it was a pile of gold. “I can’t believe it Alvor, it doesn’t hurt,” Rowan planted a huge kiss on Alvor’s cheek, laughter and joy bubbling out of him. “I’m healed.” Rowan felt slightly lightheaded, but he assumed he was just tired from the healing process. He was overjoyed by his hand, nothing else really mattered—except the male next to him, of course.

Halo smiled, helping him to a chair and kissing his forehead. "You did so well baby." He whispers as he smiles down at John. "So, so well." He mutters, his eyes scanning his face before settling beside him. "Go ahead and rest, I'll keep an eye on the two teenagers." He laughs quietly, tracing John's face gently.

"It doesn't hurt… I'm so happy, love." He whispers breathlessly. The pain that had been bothering his boyfriend for so long was finally gone. He held Rowan gently, kissing his forehead. He glanced over to his dads and smiled at them, mouthing a soft thank you. Halo nods and smiles gently in return.

John smiled and a light laugh came out of him. He didn’t have much energy to protest -not that he wanted to- and soon he had his head rested on Halo’s shoulder and his eyes closed. John was out like a light, snoozing peacefully beside Halo.

Rowan grinned, squeezing Alvor’s hand with his own. “I can’t believe it,” He said softly, ignoring the tightness growing in his chest. “I’m healed. They said it couldn’t be done. I can’t wait to see what my mom thinks,” Rowan smiled happily, but the light headedness wasn’t disappearing yet. I’m probably dehydrated is all. “Do you think you could grab me a glass of water?” Rowan asked softly, smiling to let Alvor know he was okay. For the most part.

Halo smiled a little bit, kissing his forehead as he ran a hand through the others hair. "Rest, my love." He murmured, watching as John fell asleep. He pulled his jacket over John, using it as a makeshift blanket.

Alvor hummed before nodding. "Neither can I. I'm so happy for you love." He holds the other close, his eyes shutting in bliss. He opened his eyes when he heard the others words. He glances at the other in concern about the water before nodding and standing. He walks to where the water was, humming quietly to himself as he does so.