Third Life
Martyn x Ren
Taylor Swift!
Martyn was standing outside by the front door of Dogwarts, practically begging the sand people to attack. He was so bored and his thoughts were not very good company. All he could think about was a certain king with sunglasses, and he was definitely not obsessed or in love. Suddenly, he heard someone coming down the path, and Martyn looked up to see the one person he definitely wasn't thinking about.
You brush past me in the hallway
And you don't think I, I, I can see ya, do ya?
Martyn watched as Ren walked by him, and the king only gave him a wink and a lopsided grin, but even that was enough to send Martyn's heart into overdrive. Martyn knew he shouldn't react like this, but a part of him hoped that Ren liked him too. He knew it was a hopeless effort, but he couldn't help but look at Ren. Martyn wasn't sure if Ren even noticed Martyn for just being himself. He knew the king was kind to him and was just his friend, but Martyn couldn't help but dream.
I've been watchin' you for ages
And I spend my time tryin' not to feel it
Martyn had tried to ignore his feelings for a while but to no avail. And a guy could dream, couldn't he? Martyn couldn't help but think, what if one day, when Ren passed him, he said something or reached out and grabbed his arm or kissed him.
But what would you do if I went to touch you now?
What would you do if they never found us out?
What would you do if we never made a sound?
Martyn thought that it was a stupid dream, but he could imagine things he could hope. That wasn't bad, right?
'Cause I can see you waitin' down the hall from me
And I could see you up against the wall with me
And what would you do, baby, if you only knew?
That I can see you.
Martyn knew that Ren was a closed off person, and even Martyn, who knew him best, was mostly in the dark about the king's true feelings. Martyn and Ren had always been friends, but Martyn couldn't help but want more. But in the past few weeks, Ren had been way more open with his hand, and Martyn hoped that this was a step in his favor.
And we kept everything professional
But something's changed, it's somethin' I, I like
The worst part about Martyn's crush on Ren was the watchers. The watchers hated Martyn, and they hurt anyone he cared for. He was friends with Grian, so they took him as a watcher near the end of EVO, then put him in charge of the games. He didn't want Ren to get hurt because of the watchers, so that was why he had kept his distance, but now the feelings were winning.
They keep watchful eyes on us
So it's best that we move fast and keep quiet.
Martyn could only imagine what he wanted to happen, so that's what he did.
You won't believe half the things I see inside my head
He wished he could hug Ren and provide a shoulder to lean on when he needed it. He wished that Ren could come to him if he needed help. He wished that he could tell Ren he was beautiful and kind and caring and all the good things about him. Martyn wished that he could stargaze with him and run his fingers through Ren's soft hair. And more than anything else, he wished that he could just tell him the truth. He loved Ren, and if he didn't tell Ren soon, it would probably be too late.
Wait 'til you see half the things that haven't happened, yet.
Martyn sighed and realized that it was actually quite late. He had been standing by the gate for at least an hour, maybe more. All because of Ren. Martyn sighed angrily and rubbed at his eyes. He couldn't go back inside Dogwarts now he was committed to staying outside now. Martyn began to walk, hurrying over to the small hill inside the wall. He sat down and began to observe the sky, his thoughts still spiraling.
But what would you do if I went to touch you now?
What would you do if they never found us out?
What would you do if we never made a sound?
Why can't I just get Ren out of my head! Martyn wondered, and he ran his fingers through his hair. He's not for me.
But his treasonous thoughts betrayed him.
'Cause I can see you waitin' down the hall from me
And I could see you up against the wall with me
And what would you do, baby, if you only knew?
Oh, oh, oh
Suddenly, Martyn noticed a small shape flying towards him over the wall.
That I could see you throw your jacket on the floor
I could see you make me want you even more
It was a messenger bird, not only that, but it was Ren's.
What would you do, baby, if you only knew?
That I can see you
Uh-uh, uh, uh
I could see you in your suit and your necktie
It dropped a piece of paper into Martyn's hands, and he quickly opened it as the bird hopped onto his shoulder with a soft cooing noise.
Passed me a note saying, "Meet me tonight."
Martyn stared down at the message his heart immediately sped up, and his thoughts spun out of control.
Then we kiss, and you know I won't ever tell, yeah
And I could see you being my addiction
You can see me as a secret mission
Hide away, and I will start behaving myself
Uh-uh, uh, uh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
He gathered his thoughts (literally) and reached up his hand to steady the bird as he stood up. He felt a light squeeze on his shoulder before the bird took off, sweeping off into the sky. Martyn knew that the bird wouldn't have to go far to reach Ren, so he picked up his pace, running now, to follow it.
I can see you waitin' down the hall from me
And I could see you up against the wall with me
And what would you do, baby, if you only knew? Oh
Martyn turned the corner and raced out of Dogwarts, following the bird like his life depended on it. He slowed to a stop when he heard a voice talking softly just on the other side of the bend, and Martyn found himself leaning up against the wall and trying to listen in.
"You gave it to him?" Ren spoke in a kind voice full of affection, and Martyn could only assume that he was talking to his bird. "Good job, sweetie."
Martyn chose to now pop around the corner to see Ren with the bird on his shoulder and a smirk on his face. For once, Ren was without his cape and crown, and the fact that it was just himself that Ren was showing to Martyn made the blond want to kiss the king right here and now. It was only through very impressive self-control that he was able to stop himself. Ren seemed to notice his struggle, and he grinned, raising his eyebrows, which caused Martyn to blush as Ren beckoned him over.
"Hello Martyn." Ren spoke, his voice low and soft.
"Ren." Martyn said, dipping his head in recognition.
"Why are you here?" Ren asked softly, and a thousand reasons flew through his head at once.
And I could see you throw your jacket on the floor
I could see you make me want you even more
"To see you." Martyn responded, and Ren nodded, taking a step closer so that they were only a few centimetres apart.
"But why do you want to see me?" Ren asked, and Martyn got the feeling that Ren had known what he had been thinking about him this whole time.
What would you do, baby, if you only knew?
"Because- Because I love you." Martyn stuttered out as he turned red in embarrassment.
"Ah." Ren said as Martyn stared into his face. "So that's why." He suddenly took off his sunglasses, revealing his eyes to Martyn for the first time.
They were the most gorgeous share of blue, and Martyn felt himself getting lost in them as Ren grinned, reaching up to cup Martyn's cheek. Martyn's eyes flicked down to Ren's lips, then back to his eyes as the king laughed, guiding Martyn's face slowly closer.
That I can see you, oh, I can see you
Oh, I see you, I see you, baby
Ren leaned in and kissed Martyn, drawing the blond close with a smile Martyn could feel. Martyn reached up and finally got to run his hands through the hair he found so tempting. Ren detangled one of Martyn's hands and held it close to his cheek, and Martyn pressed his hand to Ren's face. The two pulled apart, and Martyn was grinning like an idiot and when he opened his eyes, he could see Ren was blushing too.
"I love you, Martyn." Ren whispered, kissing Martyn's cheek. "Always have."
I see you
I see you, I see you, baby
Oh, baby . . .
I love this duo so much, but I have no idea what their ship name is. I've just been calling them Dogwarts Duo. Hope you liked it.
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