Lithromantic - a person who feels romantic attraction toward the others, but usually doesn't seek out a relationship with them.
This is of course not the whole definition, so if you would like to know more you can read more about it in the Internet. I just find it interesting and wanted to write something like that.
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Living at the same place as your crush was weird, at least that's what Error thought. Well, that would be probably uncomfortable for many, especially if the person was already in relationship with somebody else, but not for him.
When Error first realised he had a crush on Nightmare he was devastated, mainly because the goopy skleton was already Cross' boyfriend. In that situation there was no chance he would accept Error's confession.
"He probably wouldn't accept it anyway..." Error thought sadly.
However, as few days passed, he realised that he wasn't jealous or anything. He saw Cross and Nightmare cuddling, hugging, kissing and doing all of these couple stuff and never felt bad about it.
If anything he felt...happy. For both of them of course since they were his friends, but mostly for Nightmare. At first he was so surprised by this fact, that he had to wait a long time to finally acknowledge it fully.
He had a crush on Nightmare, but he also wasn't jealous of him being with somebody else. What a weird combo.
Despite that, Error still liked imagining himself and Nightmare being a couple. It came to a moment when that was literally the 99% of his thoughts. It was on his mind before going to sleep, after waking up, during meals or hanging out with other members of the gang. Even while he was sitting right next to Nightmare and Cross, who were snuggling on the couch and watching movie with Error. Well, he wasn't really watching, he would usually zone out.
Almost a year has passed and yet, Error's feelings haven't changed. He was so in love, enjoyed imagining being with Nightmare, but nothing else.
Perhaps there was something wrong with him. After all, a lot of things actually were. He wasn't an expert on romance and truthfully he wasn't bothered by his rather unusual situation.
Although, he was rather curious and figured it would be only fair to tell Nightmare how he felt about him. Error worried it would be a little awkward, but wasn't really embarrassed that much. He wasn't planning to destroy his
relationship with Cross after all, just letting him know. Yeah, that was fine.
Error knocked on the door of their boss, at least that's what other monsters outside the mansion thought. In reality they were all good friends.
"Come in."
Error entered, checking around if somebody else was in the room. He would rather nobody else knew.
"Error? Is something wrong?" Nightmare turned to look at Error, who was looking around.
"Er- sorry. But actually I wanted to talk to you about something." The glitching skeleton scratched the back of his neck.
"Sure, I have time. Let's sit down first." Nightmare sat on his bed as the other followed and sat cross-legged as well.
There was a while which passed in silence, when Error tried to collect his thoughts. Nightmare didn't say anything seeing that, but it was taking quite long.
"So, what did you want to talk about?" He asked.
"I..." Error looked down, he wasn't embarrassed a while ago, but now all of his confidence disappeared. He was basically confessing. Not exactly, but still! Or was he? He wasn't sure.
"Hey, it's alright." Nightmare seeing his struggle patted his shoulder. "You can tell me anything remember?"
"..." Ok, it's now or never. It was only fair to let him know, nothing else. "I think that I l-love you Nightmare." Error looked down still feeling a hand on his shoulder. "Like, I mean not like a friend. More than that. I know you're with Cross of course, but that's how I feel. But wait! I don't mean to destroy it. And I of course don't think that you would l-love me back. But, I just- the think is, I don't want to be with you. I'm perfectly happy with you being happy. I just kinda like the thought I guess? I mean, I really do like you and I know I shouldn't, b-but I like imagining us in a relationship, but-" Error took a breath from talking so fast still looking down. "But I don't want to be in one. Really. I'm not sure if that makes sense, but that's how I feel heh." He laughed awkwardly suddenly feeling like he shouldn't have said that.
What was he thinking. He didn't understand himself, so why would Nightmare? And he still was silent. Maybe he was mad or disappointed or something? Error wasn't sure he wanted to know and just kept on staring at the bed under him.
"Error...I didn't know you felt that way, I'm sorry." Nightmare said gently not sounding angry, but rather concerned.
Error looked up and saw the soft look on his friend's face.
"No no, it's really okay, as I said I don't really want to be in a relationship with you..."
"I know, but really? Or are you just saying that because you know that I already love Cross? Please tell me Error. I-I don't love you back like that, sorry, but you can tell me, really. So then we could make it somehow easier for you." Nightmare encouraged gently.
Truthfully, he wasn't expecting that and he knew Error wouldn't joke about something like that. He heard him saying that he didn't want to be in a relationship and liked just liking him, but was this really okay? He might not love Error romantically, but he does care about him, a lot. And Nightmare wouldn't like to discourage him from falling in love. He was through enough and deserved someone who would treat him right and love him. Apparently though, it wasn't what Error wanted.
"No, I'm serious." Error looked him straight in the eyes. "I don't know why I feel that way, but I'm sure of it. I watched you two for a year now and didn't feel a tad jealous. I'm just...happy that you're happy. And yet, I still like imagining us as a couple. I know it's weird and I really don't know how to explain it, but that's how I feel. I just thought that it would be fair to tell since it involves you..."
"Oh, I'm glad you told me then. I'm not sure what that is either, but I swear you're not weird. You could have told me earlier you know? But...I'm glad you did it." Nightmare said with a somewhat relieved smile. He still wasn't sure what to think about it, but it seemed like Error just wanted to take it off his shoulders.
"So you don't mind me imagining us kiss and hug and stuff?" Error asked reluctantly.
"What? No. That's the least I can do. If you enjoy it, then I guess it's alright." Nightmare assured. "Just, you're sure you're okay like that? And with me and Cross being lovey-dovey around you?"
"Not at all! I like watching you two being happy, really, especially you." Error blushed a little and felt a smile forming on his face.
Nightmare smiled at that as well. It seemed like Error was telling the truth. It was new to him, but if it's really okay with Error then it's alright with him as well.
"Ok then. However, if it ever bothers you please let me know. We will figure out something together okay?" Nightmare smiled at the other.
Error felt his face getting warm. That smile was what he felt in love with and all he really needed.
"Sure Nightmare, but I'm pretty sure it won't be needed. Thanks for listening though. And um...We're still friends, right?" Error asked unsure.
"Pff" Nightmare chuckled a little. "Sure we are you big dork. Come here." Nightmare brought him into a tight hug.
Error was a little surprised, but gladly returned the embrace and hid his face in Nightmare's chest.
They stayed like this for a while when finally Error said.
"Ok, that's-that's all I wanted to say, I guess I will head back to my room now."
"Only if you want to, just remeber to tell me if something's wrong." Nightmare reminded, releasing him from the hug.
"Sure, thanks once again. I will head out now." Error smiled and opened the door of the room. He once more looked at Nightmare, who was still sitting on the bed. Finally he took a step out of his room and suddenly, almost bumped into Cross.
"Hi Error, what are you doing?" Cross asked regaining his balance.
"Nothing much, I was just talking with Nightmare. We finished thought, so if you're heading there I'm sure he would appreciate the presence of his boyfriend." Error grinned at him.
"Pff, yeah yeah. I'm going there." Cross laughed. "Soo, if you don't mind I will go now."
Error just nodded and started walking to his room, glancing at Cross who entered Nightmare's. He smiled genuinely and walked back. As long as Nightmare was happy, he was too. That was what many people told hemselves if they didn't manage to end up with their crush and are actually sad about it, but he was happy. Literally.