[Gift] Soft night

It had been a long and very surprisingly tough day for Pyxis. A few of his best workers had quit because they'd found jobs in the industry they dreamed of working for, meaning he was both sad and happy to see them go, then two others got sick at his rarer plant green house and then on top of that, the delivery for packing supplies at his exotic greenhouse just didn't even show.

He had been running ragged today, call after call about issues and worries and concerns. Trying to sort it all out himself while making sure his employees were okay and not overworked and his customers were still happy with their service. It even included him running to a craft store for some twine and string, a butcher shop for the paper and going as far as asking the church for volunteers to help him with the amount of hands he was missing.

He wasn't even through half the day before he was already done with it, wishing he could just go home and lay down and be done. That was all he wanted, to be done with the mess he was dealing with.

For the most part, all things considered, the day went pretty smooth and his customers were thankfully very understanding.

As soon as he got home though he was finished. He didn't make dinner, he didn't get himself dolled up for Delta or even wait for him to get home to lay on the couch or tackle him. He just slipped out of his clothes and laid on the bed, shortly after switching to his bun form to cuddle up on Deltas pillow.

Delta came home to an eerily quiet home, Pyxis hadn't texted him through most the day, nor did he mention he wouldn't be home. So why was it so quiet? He looked around the house, no dinner, he wasn't in his usual spots either. He stayed calm though, most that had happened is it slipped Pyxis's mind to mention something and they'd talk about the importance of it.

He took his shoes off, leaving them at the door and making his way up to their shared room to change, his thoughts shifting between his partner and the different things for work he had to manage. Schedules, events, shoots. All of it he had to organize and plan for himself to be free for and that his clients also had time to go to. His thoughts are quickly interrupted by the sight of a small bun laying on his pillow. His little star bun completely tuckered out and snoring softly as he's curled up."Ah... my poor star." He whispers more to himself than anything, although the deep rumble of his voice caused Pyxis to wake up, the soft glow of his eyes indicating as such.

He looks up at Delta, no words were spoken between the two, just soft looks and Pyxis opening his arms towards the man. Delta's heart melted, watching Pyxis be absolutely adorable and laying on his pillow just made his heart jump out of his chest.

He undressed to just his shirt and briefs, grabbing Pyxis into his arms and laying him on top of himself as he gently pets the soft fur. Pyxis happily curled into his touch, quickly falling back asleep as he nuzzled his head and nose into the crook of Delta's neck. Any questions or conversations could always happen later, and definitely would happen later but for now they laid there in the soft silence, Delta listening to the quiet snores and Pyxis relaxing into the gentle pets. His soft breaths leaving his nose as he wraps his hooves around Deltas neck, keeping the small comfort to himself.

After about thirty minutes, Delta finally wakes Pyxis up, a soft nudge and a whisper of his name, "Pyxis... did you eat before you came home?" Delta hums softly and is met with a shake of the head. The lack of a verbal answer told Delta everything he needed to know about why Pyxis was just curled on him for so long. "Are you hungry, my dear?" He whispers softly again and is met with another shake of the head. Delta sighs softly, figuring that was the answer but wishing it wasn't.

He stands with Pyxis in his arms, keeping him close and a small sound of protest reaches his ears."I want to stay in the room." Pyxis sighs softly, "Don't wanna eat." another soft mumble accompanies the first sentence as he tightens his arms around Delta as if it would turn him around and Delta just laughs quietly, "We can go back to the room after you eat something small." He rummages through their fridge, looking for easy left overs and throwing them into the microwave.

"What happened today, little star? What's going on?" He hums softly, keeping his voice soft as Pyxis's sensitive ears were right next to his mouth.

The deep rumble causes a small shiver to go through Pyxis before he sighs again, "Just a rough day." He mumbles again, "Not a big deal just... tough." He flops his cheek onto Deltas shoulder, watching the man in his doll form. He definitely enjoyed the view and it just almost made his day better. Even if just a little, "Just workers quitting for their dreams, other ones being sick and an order didn't come in just..." Pyxis sighs deeply, "Just bull shit." He hums softly.

The microwave interrupts their comfortable silence, Delta opening it up and bringing the plate and Pyxis back to their room. "Let's just eat and watch a movie, you can sleep for the rest of the night if you'd like." Delta offers and Pyxis nods happily, "Please." He hums softly.

The two curl up in their bed, Pyxis on top of Delta's chest and Delta holding onto him and gently petting him. He could feel the tension melting off himself at Delta's touch, dozing off occasionally. Their night ended the complete opposite of how it had started, the two ready to tackle on the next... after they finished this meal and movie.