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The all to familiar sound of the front door shutting rang in the house. A continuous cycle of the homeowner turning down and letting in civilians is a nightly routine.
It was almost too quiet. So quiet you could hear a pin drop.
In living room, it was absent aside from a guy wearing a coat sitting in the middle of the couch shivering. His breaths were seen puffing out of his mouth. (How the hell does this happen it’s like over 100 degrees outside.) The only sounds that could be heard throughout the living room, were the shuddering breaths of Coat guy.
Coat guy patiently waited for The Homeowner’s steps to fade. To hear that familiar sound of the bedroom door closing shut. It’s not often that Coat guy made plans with anyone. He tended to stick to himself. But tonight, he made an arrangement with the foreigner.
How? He had no idea himself. The foreigner didn’t even speak English. But based of signals, he was able to get some sort of idea.
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After an amount of time had passed, Coat guy could hear the familiar creak of the floorboards. He perked up at the sound as the footsteps reached the living room door. The door handle turning before the door was swung open.
The foreigner, also known Wireface, waves at Coat guy. Giving a small smile before walking over and standing above him.
“Svool gsviv!” (Hello there!) Wireface greets Coat guy, giving a small nod in acknowledgment.
“H-hello…” Coat guy had greeted back. His head still hung low while he hugged himself.
Wireface noticed Coat guy’s nervousness, despite growing a bond with him. It seems Coat guy still had trouble meeting new people, especially since he was so distant from the other guests.
“Hlll… Sld blf slowrmt fk sviv..?” (Sooo… How you holding up here..?) Wireface had asked awkwardly, making gestures to make sure Coat guy could understand him. Coat guy noticed the hand gestures, taking a moment to process what Wireface was trying to say.
“O-oh… I suppose I’m holding u-up well…” Coat guy responded, also making a gesture to make sure Wireface understood. Partially speaking the truth, yet also slightly telling a lie. It’s what he always did. He hated when people worried about him. I mean, he found a place to rest and all, but the cold was still gnawing at him. Eating him alive both mentally, and physically. Wireface could sense the slight lie in his tone. But decides not to further question it.
A few moments of silence pass by, the two not knowing what to talk about. Wireface then gets an idea and pokes Coat guy to grab his attention.
Coat guy was startled, not expecting the sudden poke. But decided to listen to whatever Wireface had to say.
Wireface pointed at where the front door would be, hinting at leaving the home. Coat guy tilted his head in confusion, not really understanding what Wireface was getting at. To which was responded with a sigh.
“Dzmmz hmvzp lfg?” (Wanna sneak out?) Wireface questioned. Even making gestures to match his words.
Coat guy acknowledged the gestures. His face contorting in to one of paranoia. With a shaky tone, he responded to the question.
“T-the news says it’s dangerous without s-shelter… Are you sure the homeowner won’t be upset?” Coat guy looked at the door of the living room.
Wireface shrugged it off, “Dv’oo yv urmv, rn hfiv lu rg. Zh olmt zh dv ivgfim rm lmv krvxv” (We’ll be fine, im sure of it. As long as we return in one piece.) he simply stated, making hand signals to further expand on his words. Which had eased the worries of Coat guy slightly.
Coat guy nodded. “I-I suppose we could then..” He stood up, his shivering making it a bit more difficult to stand up. Wireface, the gentleman he is, assists Coat guy. Helping him steady himself. To which Coat guy had shakily smiled at him. A rare sight coming from the cold one.
The two quietly stepped out of the living room, Coat guy checking to make sure the coast was clear. Turning back and nodding at Wireface to signal that it was safe to continue.
Both of them had made it outside without leading any attention to themselves. Wireface grabbed Coat guy’s hand and lead him to the back of the house. Sitting down with Coat guy on the tall grass. Coat guy looked up at the night sky.
“T-this is nicer than I o-originally thought…” Coat guy uttered. “I-it is a tiny bit colder out here than it is I-in the h-house…” He shakily added. His shivering increasing than it did in the living room.
Coat guy unconsciously scooted towards Wireface. Seeking the warmth that Wireface had radiated. Wireface noticed and looked over at him. Causing him to back off slightly.
“O-oh… I’m sorry…” Coat guy muttered. Feeling apologetic for getting carried away. Wireface chuckled, shaking his head and patting Coat guy on the back.
“Rg’h lpzb.” (It’s okay.) Wireface reassured. Scooting closer to provide Coat guy with his warmth. Which Coat guy happily accepted. His shivering slowing down than it was a few moments ago.
The two looked at the stars, talking to eachother about the stars. Coat guy liked talking about space and made little doodles in the dirt to explain about space facts. Wireface listening, also explaining about his home life in Georgia. Telling stories about his culture. They stayed like that for a while, wrapped up in each other’s arms.
Suddenly a voice cut in
“Howdy!”
The two looked up only to see the a tall lanky man. Oh god it’s the fucking pale visitor everyone run and hide.