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Had another hc idea for Maul, this time it’s teaching him how to swim 🥳💜

Credit to @eyecandyeoz @justalittlecloud @hockeyjedi13 @itsjml@captxin-rex for helping come up with ideas 😎👉👉

18+ warning for smut that'll be under the cut again

Tw: slight phobia of water maybe? Swearing, hand jobs, being underwater, learning to swim nerves/panic, p in v, slight PTSD at the very start if you squint, fem!reader, possessive!Maul, soft dom/switch!reader, soft dom/switch!Maul, bruises and bite marks

Notes: Reader is still a multilingual Force sensitive grey Jedi, Maul is pretty much a grey Jedi also at this point, and is still suggested to be 5'8 bc I love my short king ok 🥺, but can be read with pretty much any version of him. This is also a continuation of my last Maul hc's taking place the next day or a few days later (and there's another one to come with swimming in the ocean 😌).

Since Maul is learning more languages from you-and favouring his species' mother-tongue, Paecian-the native accent also slips out and mixes with his own 🥰Your own accent being an interesting mix of all the languages you know, and you bet Maul absolutely adores it

Also, see if you can spot that one specific The Shape of Water scene 👀

Lila pilamayaye: Dathomirian Paecian for Thank you very much

Cante skuye: Paecian for Sweetheart

Cante: Paecian for Heart

Jaa'nu: Paecian for Beloved

Jaa’mae: Paecian for I love you

Oosni: Paecian for Cold

Li'at: Paecian for You are mine

Mita'wa: Paecian for Mine

A'pe: Paecian for Wait

Hanhon: Paecian for No

Iyokipi: Paecian for Please

Adi'ka: Mandalorian language Mando'a for Darling

Bat in'a: Chiss launguage Cheunh for Beautiful one

Ch'ah: Cheunh for I

Ch'ah ch'acah vah: Cheunh for I love you

Jun pika: Twi'lek language Ryl for My loved one

Eswo: Ryl for Beloved, exceptionally favoured one (requires a noun/name before it to be meaningful)

Da's it, U are doing grancha: Hutt language Huttese for That's it, you are doing great

# *"Thousands Have Lived Without Love. None Without Water.” -Alfred Lord Tennyson*

Fluff/angst

~so Maul had told you in conversation one day about what he remembers from his home on Dathomir as a child; the landscapes, the flora and fauna etc

~you were completely intrigued, but what caught your attention most was the fact that he said he'd never learned how to swim growing up, and it's not like Palpatine was ever going to take the time to give him swimming lessons either, so he was simply never able to learn. Now that you were vacationing on Earth-surrounded by oceans and swimming pools-the topic had arisen again

~"I do regret it at times, the powerful rivers and beautiful coastal lakes looked so inviting...I would even see a few other Nightbrothers teaching their sons how to swim and I just..." Maul couldn't finish describing his memory for the familiar swell of emotions it always brought along

~"Hey..." placing a gentle hand to the side of his downcast face and bringing it back up so he met your eyes again. Oh you hate to see him this dejected, "I can always teach you to swim?"

~a look of hope but with a hint of nervousness behind his beautiful saffron eyes. The same eyes, you'd come to realise in recent days, that now held a few flecks of brown. You wondered for a moment if he was yet to notice them slowly peeking through... "You would do that...?"

~"Yeah it would be fun to teach you! I miss swimming myself, haven't been able to for what feels like lightyears so to get back into the water is sorely needed. Plus to be able to swim with and teach someone else would make it all the better." Your free hand finding Maul's horns, fingers weaving in between them, his brown flecks disappearing underneath closing eyes, tense body and Force signature relaxing at the sensation

~honestly, what did he ever do to deserve you?

~his hands now placed over the one on his cheek accompanied by a kiss to your palm, "Lila pilamayaye jaa'nu, I can't wait to learn from you."

~you decided the pool would be your best bet for Maul learning to swim; no waves, currents, seaweed, (accidentally swallowing salt water) and fish darting about in the sea that could be unnerving for him, no people bustling about. It’s enclosed, safe, and private

~you both dress into your swimming gear, help another apply suncream, pick up your bag of pool essentials, and walk hand in hand outside to the gleaming, inviting pool of blue and the gentle heat of the early morning sun hitting your skin

~setting up the towels and essentials on the two sun loungers, your excitement building and Maul can feel it causing him to smile to himself

~once everything is set out, you retake Maul’s hand and head for the pool’s edge. But when you are a step from it you feel a tug, and turn around to see that Maul has stopped. With your Force bond, you didn’t need to ask him what made him hesitate, “Adi’ka…”

~closing the distance between you both, a soft kiss to his lips and more tracing his facial tattoos, the grip on your hand tightening. A whisper sounds in his mind when he looks to the ground in embarrassment, “***Trust me…we’ll take it slow, I know it’s nerve wracking at first but I’ll be with you the entire time.***” Lips grazing his again...

~“Won’t the water be *freezing* for me? What with my higher body temperature and all? And my eyes, they’ll sting-they'll be too *sensitive* to the water. I-I won't even be able to *touch the floor* in the deep end so I can't even use the whole pool with you! *Augh*!-I feel like a useless youngling! I ca-I'll just sit on the edge instead-” he was nervously rambling now. Face scrunched up in angry embarrassment. You'd so graciously offered to help him and now he was buckling under his nerves?? How could he be so selfish like this in front of you?!

~the feeling of dual heartbeats quickening underneath the hand that was now pressed against his once again tense chest, his reply being verbal instead of telepathic, head now looking around for an escape. Telltale signs of your love’s nerves

~Maul then moving to step out of your hold, but you catch him before he can go anywhere, “That is why...”, your tone gentle but firm. Both hands securely grasping his upper arms then moving to either side of that contorted face. Maul begrudgingly bringing his focus back to you, eventually giving in to your efforts to ground him. Calming waves rolling through the Force. “...I called ahead and asked the people who run this place if they could set the pool at a higher temperature suitable for Zabraks. It’s a common request apparently so it was no bother, they said they’ve had all sorts of life forms stay here before and can easily accommodate for their needs.”

~Fingertips gently smoothing away his knotted brows. Your grounding techniques never failing-no matter how long they take to work or how much he may refuse it at first-and Maul was coming back to himself with a small sigh, still not quite meeting your eyes just yet. But you knew *this* would distract him... “And that’s *also* why…” Swivelling around to your sun lounger you picked up a pair of swimming goggles, holding them up for Maul to see, “I brought *these*!”

~“…What on Tatooine are *those…*??” Maul’s face was scrunched up again, this time in utter confusion and curiosity, pupils blown wide like a cat as he eyes the strange contraption

~he even *pokes* them and watches-head jerking back with a growl of confusion-as they swing back and forth in your hand (*again, he’s such a cat*)

~you can't help but laugh at his reaction, it was just too adorable, “*These*, my swimming apprentice, are *goggles*! They protect your eyes from the water, and they're not much different from eye protection on fighter ship helmets! I need to wear them myself so you’re not the only one, love. I’ll show you how to put them on...” turning so you’re facing profile to Maul, allowing him to see what you’re doing, you pulled the elastic over your head, adjusted the goggles comfortably over your eyes, and faced him again. “*Ta daa*!”

~“…You Humans are weird…”

~\*insert Pikachu face here\* "Well ex*squeese*me for Humans having evolved past having super water fancy fish eyes!! Clearly I'm not genetically advanced enough to teach you!", lifting the goggles to your forehead and turning to the side in a playful huff

~Maul giving you an amused, smug smirk and crossing his arms (you didn't miss the way the muscles bulged again) picking up on your teasing, (your small plan of distracting him yet another success-score two for you) "Clearly not, you did mention you have an amphibian friend did you not? Guess I'll go learn from *her* instead~" his shoulders shrugging slightly

~oh so *that's* how he wants to play it...two can play at that game...

~removing the goggles and dropping them back on the sun lounger, you donned a smirk of your own and sauntered over, closing the small gap, "Oh really? Go on then...” naturally, you both wound your arms around each other-yours over his abdomen and back and his around your hips. Hands resting on your lower spine, and lazily travelling down... “...I'll just find find one of my old *very good guy friends* who still lives here to swim with instead. *I'm sure he won't say no~*" voice dropping to a suggestive whisper at that last part

~now normally Maul can go back and forth for while when teasing/bantering with you, but this time his possessive nature came out much quicker at your response. A dangerously low growl crawling from deep in his chest, teeth slightly gritted, and a sneer on his features as he suddenly crashes his lips onto yours

~*oh this boy really was wrapped around your finger*

*~**"Li'at, jaa'nu...mita'wa..."***, strong arms winding around you tighter, further up your back, ***"...I want to hear you say it..."***

~you smirked into the very dominant kiss that you'd easily let him take control of, ***"Ch'ah am yours, bat in'a..."***

~jealous Maul much?

~as much as you were enjoying Maul's possessive side right now, you needed to eventually break the kiss so you could actually get to the point of why you're standing by the pool in the first place

~pushing him back by his muscular shoulders, ***"Cante skuye..."*** you were both breathless by now, ***"...we need to actually start swimming at some point, remember?"***

~Maul slowly coming down from his temporary high; eyes begrudgingly fluttering open and half-lidded, pupils still blown wide, and lips chasing after your own swollen, bruised, red ones. Giggling, you had to place a finger to his lips, ***"Later, jun pika..."***

***~"Hmmph, fine..."***

~"Oh I almost forgot! I brought you these too!" Digging into your pool bag you pulled out several floaties; body boards and pool noodles, then quickly ran inside to the floor length cupboard where you were secretly hiding the larger inflatables (including a unicorn one, you couldn't resist), and hauled them back with you outside

~your smile beaming, "Let's get started!!"

~you entering the pool first using the large main steps encouraging Maul to step in after you. What you didn't really expect-but also kind of did at the same time-was Maul to crouch down on the ledge, curiously tilt his head, stare into the bright, glistening turquoise, and *freaking curiously paw at the water like an Earth cat would do????* (you were seriously debating on making a game of counting up Maul's Cat Antics, it was so entertaining to watch)

~but one splash was too hard and sent a few droplets flying up to his face. The boi even *hissed* and wiped at his face, but since one hand was wet it made it worse. Like how in the poodoo you would get through this with a straight face, maker knows

~"Maul honestly it's not that bad! It's water all the same just like in the shower!”

~...this earned you the most *incredulous* look of Zabrak Kind

~"In a shower you can step in and out of a *very controlled* stream of water, in this-*hole in the ground-*you are *consistently* wet with the water not moving *anywhere*! Just how in the Force *does* your species *enjoy* that???"

~feigning innocence and another smug smirk over your features, you retorted sarcastically, "Oh so all that stuff you were saying earlier about *'how you oh so regret not learning to swim already!'* was a pile of bantha fodder then?”

~\*cue Maul glaring at you with a long, threatening grumble (imagine the noise coming from a cat who's about to fight)\* \*but also cue you splashing him from your position in the water, making him give a high pitched squeal/meow which morph into louder hisses as you keep splashing\*

~Maul shielding his eyes and even running off to hide behind one of the sun loungers with another grumble, shouting over the loud splashing and your laughter, "OK OK, ENOUGH!!! IF I GET IN WILL YOU STOP SPLASHING ME???" "Yes, yes I would...", and he cautiously comes out of his hiding spot. "Ugh you Humans are so uncivilised...", a mini splash, "HEY!! \*hiss\*"

~so after that whole debacle, you’re standing half way on the pool's main steps, Maul yet again squeezing your hand with an iron grip as he took his time walking in (still giving little growls and grumbles here and there)

~"Da's it!! U are doing grancha!! How does the water feel?"

~he'd started off by dipping one foot in just to 'test the waters', then once he deemed that acceptable, the other foot, and now he was knee high in the water, "It's...not the *worst* feeling in the world. The temperature's comfortable yet refreshing. But it's just...*wet."*

~you mentally facepalmed

~feeling a tad bit braver he walked off the last step quicker…but wasn't quite prepared for that shock you feel when the water touches your waist and, y'know, *other parts* for the first time…

~“GAHHH!!!! *O-OOSNI!! OOSNI!! FUCK* THAT'S COLD! *NOPE*-NO I’M GETTING OUT!!!”

~you couldn’t help the massive bought of laughter at his shock, and accidentally let his hand slip so you had to chase after him before he could run out of the pool hissing and squealing, “A-AHAHAH-NO NO NO WA-HAHAHA-WAIT!!”

~having eventually managed to coax Maul back into the shallow end, his whole body bar his head now submerged and properly acclimatised to the water, you could start your teachings

~guiding him over to the middle of the pool where it was neither too deep or too shallow, you first instructed Maul on how to tread water. Since that's the safety equivalent of learning how to stop when skiing and the like

~Maul being a little clumsy at it to begin with which was to be expected, but soon enough his arms and legs were moving in sync and he was floating by himself

~next up was how to kick and propel forward/turn; grabbing a couple of body boards floating around and handing one to him, you first displayed how to mount your front onto the board to float, kicking in order to move forward, and directing the board this way and that to turn

~(of course you had to help him by holding the board since the poor guy kept slipping and not estimating the correct amount of force he needed to jump, plus it bounce out of the water and whacked him in the face a couple of times)

~but once he was mounted, you bet this absolute Cat Child was splashing you so hard with his kicks as revenge

~now for backstrokes; Maul being rather more hesitant about this one since he'd be facing upwards and not really seeing his surroundings further than his peripherals too well-plus most of his head would be submerged-but with plenty of soft kisses you reassured that you'd hold onto him and he'd be safe in your arms

~like before, you'd first displayed the movements of floating on your back before he tried it; then one arm wrapping underneath his shoulders, the other underneath his lower spine. But as you started to gently lift him-water reaching his ears and climbing a little too high towards his face for his liking-Maul's arms instinctively wrapped around your shoulders for dear life in a last minute flinch of panic, curling up in your arms with a little whimper, "A-a'pe!! A'pe! Hanhon!"

~"Hey, hey, hey! Shhhh, shhh. It's ok, you're ok! I've got you. Did you not like the water rushing in your ears and touching your face?" Understanding how the sensations and noise can be jarring for many

~Maul giving a shaky breath, his voice small, "It felt so strange...and I thought-for a split second the water would cover my face". With a kiss to his forehead and lips, you continued on with a soft voice, "I know adi'ka, but you'll get used to it, trust me. Do you want to try again? I won't let go unless you ask me to."

~now in control of his breathing and nerves again, Maul gave a yes and unfurled, trying to relax in your secure hold

~this time Maul only flinched just slightly but stayed in in his reclined position, legs freely floating up to the surface and arms spread out, "Da's it!! You're doing it!! Just extend your legs a bit more-perfect! See, you're a natural!!"

~Maul couldn’t help but give a surprised laugh and a bright smile at his new accomplishment, gaze drifting back and forth between the clear blue sky and your face, "This isn't *so* bad, I’ll admit. It's actually rather relaxing~" Maul's eyes even drifted closed with a long sigh and his arms were slowly drifting up and down through the water

~do your ears deceive you or is that a *purr* you hear??

~by now, you had taught Maul the basic safety, front, and back strokes, even how to dunk his head under (which did require even more positive encouragement and trust building to work up him to it than the backstrokes, but you were adamant on building up enough of his trust and courage with you to enable him to be comfortable. Plus, have you ever seen a *Zabrak* wearing *goggles*?? That speaks for itself)

~overall, he was still understandably a little clumsy with some moves and flailing at times since it is his first time swimming after all, but your Maul is a fast learner, and he was taking to swimming like a fish to water. You couldn't have been more proud

~"Right, we'd better get out and have some lunch, I'm starving-" "NO!!! \*hiss\*"

~you were literally being death glared at by A Grown Adult Cat Man with just his eyes and horns poking out of the water

~sigh, it had been a feat dragging him in, and now it's gonna be even worse dragging him out...

Spice

~since Maul was now growing more comfortable with the water and swimming in general as the day went on (when you both had stopped for a lunch break things may or may not have gotten a little heated again, what with Maul being so pent up earlier...which in the end is what you bargained with when trying to get him out the pool) you figured it was time to teach him your favourite stroke; *the mermaid*

~bringing your mono fin back out with you (Maul's arms draped about you and kissing your neck as you walked) along with your waterproof speaker-since you'd queued some perfect songs to set the mood with. Placing the device poolside, pressing play on your holo pad and setting it down next to the speaker

(along with; Jewel in the Night by Chris Hadfield

Look After You by The Fray

Line Without a Hook by Ricky Montgomery

Man on the Moon by Zella Day

She Will Lay My Body On The Stone by Jack Garratt

Another Place by Bastille

The Andromache by Bear McCreary

Come into the Water by Mitski

Swimming in Stars by Wayfarers

I Fell In Love With The Devil by Avril Lavigne

I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE by Måneskin

Sky Full Of Song by Florence + The Machine

Malibu by Miley Cyrus

Rose-Coloured Boy by Paramore

Only Ones Who Know by Arctic Monkeys

Spanish Ladies by Sarah Blasko

Season of the Witch by Donovan

I Follow Rivers by Marika Hackman)

~you did buy a mono fin for Maul but he'd politely apologised and explained that he doesn't yet feel comfortable/strong enough swimming with his feet bound in such a way. Which you told him was absolutely fine, since that meant he'd have to swim with you more often for practice...(he didn't completely know that the reason you'd bought them in the first place was to surprise him by teaching him the mermaid stroke, so it would still work to your advantage)

~you both taking a seat on the ledge for a while just talking, Maul helping you secure the fin to your feet, pulling another's goggles on so they rested on your foreheads

~as the music drifted through the air with the red-orange sun hanging low and casting its fiery glow upon the Earth around you, you taught your love about the old sea shanties and the tales/ways of the pirate era of your world; limbs absentmindedly swishing through the water in conversation, Maul asking a whole plethora of questions since he found the subject exciting

~"I may not be able to grow a magnificent beard, but I think my crown of horns compensates generously for it" "That it does, you're a natural-born pirate king..."

~later, Maul is wading through the still comfortably warm water to your still seated self on the ledge, trailing his hands and eyes up and down your legs; a lazy but curious expression on his handsome, dual-coloured face. Honey-like voice even thicker and smoother as he asked with a purr, "You never told me exactly what this fin was for?"

~"*Well...*" your fingers naturally tracing up and down the back of Maul's neck and horns, "I wanted to teach you my most favoured swimming stroke…" your own lilt quiet and teasing

~"Mmmmh, and does this particular stroke have a *name~?*" Gentle kisses were now being placed along your thighs, nursing their fresh bruises and bite marks

~a soft laugh from you, "I should think my stories, the fin, and how my legs are pressed together would give it away, it's called the *mermaid* stroke. Clearly you need to brush up on your *Human folklore~*"

~Maul's kisses now hovering over your once again steadily arousing sex, only the fabric of your swimming attire robbing his lips of meeting the tender flesh there. The vibration of his long purr/light growl sending powerful waves through you, involuntarily shifting closer to him and clutching his horns

~*maker* he was already drunk on your savour. It still coming off strong to his naturally heightened sense of smell despite the trail of chlorine, ***"Oh you always tease me so, jaa'nu. Such a dangerous game you play..."***, then suddenly you're being hoisted up bridal style and placed into the water, faces an inch apart, "***Please, show me. I am intrigued to learn it~***"

~and show him you did; Maul resting his back and elbows on the pool's ledge as he watched your body effortlessly push off the side and glide through the blue, the colour melding with the angry, multicoloured rays of the sunset

~Maul watching your body ripple; arms pointing in front of you then bringing them around to push yourself further into the deep, mono fin being the last thing he sees before you're completely submerged

~he thought you looked absolutely graceful in the water, like a part of you was truly meant for the deep, and his mind started to wander...times with both your bodies rocking in sync in the same motion, imagining himself gladly laying and writhing underneath you while you moved like this to edge him on, and his thoughts went further still...

~Maul was instinctively palming at himself through his swimming trunks now with soft moans (clearly he needed to go another round) *maker did you even realise what you do to him?*

~as you were turning around underwater to head back to the shallow, you caught the sight of Maul's hand rubbing at his shorts then slipping underneath...the *perfect idea* crossing your mind

~one last breath and you were back under, body moving with elegant rhythm as you swam down...

~Maul's breath hitching at the sight of you inching closer and a few seconds later fingertips were flitting up tattooed legs, arms were wrapping around his toned abdomen (which you might add was becoming a tad bit softer and still oh so pretty due to this healthy relationship weight he was putting on), you emerged from the blue with a kiss that took his breath away

~***"That was...enchanting...you really are one of the mere-folk..."***

~your own hand meeting the one working at his hardening length, Maul's head and eyes automatically rolling backwards in pleasure so you had to chase his lips with a breathy giggle, his free hand desperately searching to grab what was closest which happened to be your ass and pulled you closer. Staying like that for a while until you let go, ***"Let me show you what the mere-folk can do..***.***"***

~still locked in a whimsical kiss, your arms snaked around Maul's neck to pull him towards you, like a siren luring in a pirate, and further into the warm, orange accented blue

~Maul's hands retracting from roaming your body for just a second to adjust his goggles over his eyes, then you both disappeared from the outside world...

~swimming in mermaid stroke alongside each other, hand in hand, still able to gaze into each other's eyes despite the goggles and the light of Maul's still clear as day, glowing as bright as your planet's sunset and then some

~you'd both reached the deep, one thought crossing your minds at the same moment; hands reaching to tenderly cup another's face, bodies pressed together with legs slowly drifting, you shared the most intimate kiss. You could stay like this for eternity...

~more time had passed, the stars now peaking out from the inky black of your beloved space, the full moon shining brilliantly and casting its soft glow over your bare bodies making love to each other on one of the sun loungers

~both of you not having the patience to make your way up to the bedroom, plus it was more romantic out here; a warm summers night surrounded by the stars you've travelled to...

~the speaker now pouring out slower melodies from its place poolside, Maul rocking into you slowly and oh so lovingly, velvet lips marking wherever they could reach, warm hands with warmer words worshipping your body as they explore...

~***"Jaa'mae...your beauty is utterly profound, but not just on the outside...what you do for me everyday, ensuring there is happiness and love in my life...making up for the times where there was none...lila pilamayaye jaa'nu, sincerely, from the bottom of each cante...iyokipi, what can I ever do to repay you?***"

~you were overwhelmed; the beautiful scenery, the sensation of Maul inside you, the emotional music, Maul's heartfelt proclamation and plea-it was enough to make you weep

~the connection of your Force signatures was becoming so strong you were creating a *Force dyad*; its power stronger than *life itself*. Mind and soul becoming one in the Force, your bodies being left behind in the physical realm but the absolute pleasure being shared of Maul's ridges stimulating you and your slick lips immersing him was so powerful, the tsunami of it could still be felt across the realms, across time and space even though you were right here together, *to the stars and back*

~and since in a Force dyad each being was equal to the other and completely attuned to another's senses, you saw and felt the actions of love from each other's points of view and how they were being experienced; each caring move to next be made, and a clear sense of another's thoughts and emotions. It was as if you could really *feel* and *know* who you both are as beings

~you may think such a surge of feelings would have you both climaxing in an instant, and maybe that would be the case for your bodies in the physical realm if they were moving at a faster pace, but this was now a mental and soulful bridging, the sex acting as a stepping stone to reach it

~the Force dyad not even being planned by the both of you tonight, but having discovered one day on a mission that your bond was the will of the Force, each being born with it and the highest midichlorian counts ever to be recorded, you both knew the dyad was destined to happen eventually

~***"Just you being happy and full of love, us staying and fighting at each other's sides, to be able to protect you from harm, that is all I ask for, Maul eswo. Ch'ah ch'acah vah".***

~just then, the lyrics from one of your songs reached you both and instinctively sang them to each other:

You: ***"許你生生世世 (Let your love live forever)***

***無絕期的愛 (Always and forever)***

***Always and forever, in this heart of mine~"***

Maul: ***"許你生生世世 (Let your love live forever)***

***無絕期的愛 (Always and forever)"***

You: ***"Always and forever, in this heart of mine~***

***Longer than the heavens,"***

Both: ***"And the stars that shine~***

***相思情難奈 (Love-sickness is unbearable)***

***願與你同在 (I wish I were with you)***

***I am yours, I am yours, forever~"***

~the lyrics and their tune, Maul's alluring singing voice in your senses-deep, smooth, and rich like red wine-your own enchanting singing voice in Maul's senses, it all made your physical bodies quicken their pace at the same time. Maul's rippling body rutting into you but not quite slamming his hips down with the full force you know he can make-he didn't need to this time-your hips bucking upwards and legs draping around his lower back...

~...and you came together

~the rush was unlike anything you both have ever experienced; that pressure before your climaxes feeling like a supernova, and the release like everything in the Universe was coming undone, like your bodies were simply dissipating into the Cosmic Force

~your minds and souls still staying as one for a good, long while afterwards as they took their sweet time in coming back down to Earth. But when they did, you were both hit with such an intense tsunami of exhaustion and sleep clawing every which way

~bodies now facing each other on the forgivingly wide sun lounger, the last act you both making before giving in to the realm of sleep was weakly holding the other's hand in front of your faces. Fingertips just barely managing to weave together...

~you wouldn't even care if you slept the whole day tomorrow...which in fact, you did

link: https://by-the-primes.tumblr.com/post/657878691847815168/thousands-have-lived-without-love-none-without