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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 17

It was the middle of the night, but Florian was always a light sleeper. Hearing his boyfriend shuffling in their bed made him wake up and he yawned.

He reached out, grabbing a lantern and turned it on. He blinked at Matthias, groggy but awake.

"Matty...? You okay...? Nightmare again...?"

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 17

The great loss of blood had him swaying uneasily. He babbled more, eyes drooping but trying to keep them open.

He concentrated on Matthias' voice the best he could. He breathed out shakily.

"Hearing... Matty... story... wanna hear... story... Matty..."

He mumbled, reaching out for him to hold.

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 17

Florian, hearing those words, couldn't help but blush. His heart skipping in his chest. He smiled gently, kissing him again and wrapped his arms securely around him.

"I love you... Matty..."

He pressed his forehead to his, enjoying the comfort and warmth. He felt safe with him, happy.

{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 17

He couldn't help but admire how cute his boyfriend looked, splashing in puddles with him in his shirt.

"My Matty~ dearest precious Matty~"

He held his hands, entwining his fingers with his. He hoped his warm hands would warm up Matthias' cold hands.

{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 17

Florian gave Matthias the biggest smile, jumping and prancing about like children. He danced with him and twirled him around.

"I'm your boyfriend! Of course I'm kind!"

He chuckled, kissing him and holding him close. He hummed a cheery tune, keeping him close by.

"Matty is so cute~" +

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 7

"Matthias Matthias~ my pretty little princess~ most fairest in all the lands~ hmhmhm~"

Florian can be found humming and singing to himself as he waters flowers, smiling in great delight.

{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 7

The firefighter was so out of it, he believed the lie Matthias had told him. He swayed side to side on the hospital bed, his smile not reaching his eyes.

"Fun daaate~ my favorite~ ohhh Matty I'm feelin... sleepy... groggy... brain muddled... Matty... it hurts... help me..."

He began to whimper.

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Jun 7

Florian was dazed, deeply mesmerized by his boyfriend's flushed face. He leaned down to capture his lips in a slow, intimate kiss.

"Hehe~ I am happily. Your foolish firefighter. One you loove~ and you. Are my adorable pretty talented performer~ I am so in love with~"

He gently pet his hair.

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

Florian helped him up and laced his fingers with his. He jumped around in the puddles, splashing them both and laughed.

"We're two little froggies Matty! Hehe~"

He splish splashed more in the puddles surrounding them both. Gazing lovingly at his boyfriend. He enjoyed playing with him.

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

difficulty, and slipped his own over him. He secured the raincoat around him and the hat over his head, then put his own raincoat and hat back on.

He should be warm enough and dry enough to play and splash in the puddles. He would properly dry him off once they returned home.

"C'mon Matty!" +

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

leaning over to kiss his cheek. His skin was so cold... he knew he was getting too chilled. But he wished to make him feel better, cheer him up some. Maybe he'd get a real smile...? Even if a tiny one.

He quickly took off his raincoat, then his dry shirt. He lifted Matthias' off with great+

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

After spending so much time with Matthias, after years of dating him, he could tell the difference in his smiles and even the slight change in his voice or tone. He knew he muttered something, but the tinitus in his ears prevented him from catching what he whispered.

"Matty..."

Florian whispered+

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

They concluded first, setting Matthias up to donate the needed blood to Florian. He was getting dizzier and more light headed from the great loss of blood.

"M fine Matty... m fine... no hospital..."

He mumbled, shaking his head. He always dealt with the injuries himself, used to it by now.

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

The nurses had to cut off Florian's blood and soot soaked fireman uniform to see the extent of his injuries. His whole back was torn open and bloodied, along with severe burns running along it. It appeared a pillar of some sort must have fallen on him.

"He will need a blood transfusion." +

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

"Take your time! Deep breaths! I've got you."

Florian ran his fingers through Matthias' hair, cradling his head on his lap. He never wanted to make Matthias exert too much energy and should have known better. He shook his head with a hum.

"I'll wait. We can blow bubbles together!"

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 27

Seeing his love's exhaustion made worry wash over him. He gasped and quickly helped Matthias to lay his head on his lap. He gently wiped the sweat from his brow and gazed down at him, eyes wide with concern.

"Matty-?! Sorry, did I make you exert yourself? I'll use a ladder next time." +

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 26

Giving him a lopsided smile, genuine and full of nothing but absolute care and love for his boyfriend. He knew he was in a faraway place, reliving trauma perhaps. But he wished to pull him out of that and back into the present.

"The rain is nice... but even better when with the one I love."

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 26

Head against his boyfriend's shoulder. He hummed, nodding again.

"They must want to stay as dry as possible so they can take flight again and have their freedom. Now... you are secure and are protected from the rain. Just as birds have feathers, you have this raincoat."

He kissed his cheek, +

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 26

Florian never found anything Matthias said or thought, to be foolish. He tilted his head, wanting to both give a logical response off of facts, but also one that went off of what Matthias was saying and believed.

He went with the latter and nodded, helping him with the rain gear and rested his +

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 26

His boyfriend's touch and scent. He was at ease, not even realizing he had knocked him out or that he was currently in the hospital receiving treatment.

"Matty... Matt... tty..."

He mumbled, cupping his hands over Matthias' own. He gazed at him with bright eyes, innocent and full of pure love.

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 26

His vision was blurred, and his thoughts clouded. He was babbling a bit, incoherently. He managed a small smile, despite being out of it.

The nurses set him up on an IV, he was dehydrated and lost a lot of blood.

He leaned into Matthias' touch, eyes fluttering close. He always found comfort in +

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 26

Florian had indeed, done this a million times. Especially when he was rescuing people from fires inside buildings and didn't have a ladder. He learned quickly how to get up a building and into one, by any means necessary.

Once close enough he grabbed Matthias' hand smiling wide.

"Hehe~ hey Matty!"

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 25

The rain was not something Florian often sat in, but if his boyfriend was out in it... so would he. He had on his froggy rain coat and hat and matching umbrella. He held in his arms a matching set for Matthias.

Sitting down beside him he handed him the froggy rain gear, grinning.

"For Matty!"

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · May 25

Florian least expected this from his boyfriend and lay limp as he was taken to the hospital. He did not begin regaining consciousness until they were inside the building.

"Am I... in heaven...?"

He asked drowzily, gazing up at Matthias with a dazed smile and sleepy eyes.

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{ Florian Brand } @euphoricinferno.bsky.social · Apr 25

Florian's eyes sparkled with delight as the bubbles flew his way. He jumped up at them making a small popping sound as he popped them with a fingertip.

"Well guess I can just-"

He eyed up, down the wall before leaping against the first windowsill. He gripped between bricks climbing up skillfully.

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