The_unexpected_sight

"Our secret love I keep hidden in a private place: in your eyes the sign you know, you would be mine but what can we do, where can we go? This time and place is not for us - oh, but, oh, secret darling for a stolen moment out of time, when no-one would be hurt when my lips would burn with you, when you would taste me finally - when I could be yours and you could be mine"

      Rocket was hanging out with his best friend, Sword. They agreed on this sleepover for a long time ago. At first, they were downstairs of Zuka's house, having a dinner which Rocket's stepfather, Zuka, made for them. Then the 'best friends', who actually were secretly a couple, had a movie night, during what they had to do all their best to hide any romantic stuff as Zuka was watching it as well from the doorframe, while the teen demons were on a couch. Finally, after some films, Sword felt tired and told this to his best friend. Rocket shared the sleepiness, after all it was quite late, around 12-1 am. They said farewell to Zuka and went upstairs, and the retired man chuckled faintly at their excitement, shaking his head in amusement slowly.       Once the 'friends' settled in Rocket's room, Rocket sighed slowly and sat on his bed, patting a bit the spot beside him. Sword faintly smiled and sat beside him, wrapping an arm around his waist. The demons were silent for some time, the only sound they had heard was their own breathing and the TV downstairs. Then Rocket spoke quietly: "Hey, Sword...i dont think we could hide this secret for a long time from dad...". He sounded a bit uncertain, they both decided to keep Zuka oblivious for some time about their relatioship. The cyan demon was too concerned would his father support their relationship. Sword sighed slowly, understanding his partner's concerns. He gently rubbed his back in soothing manner and spoke softly and quietly in return. "i know...one day he would understand that we have...deeper relationship, not just being friends..". Rocket nodded slowly and sighed, his shark-like tail slowly wrapping around Sword as if seeking reassurance. The red demon immediently got the hint and wrapped his own wing around him, making some kind of warm cocoon.       They were silent for some time before a sudden knock was heard and a door to Rocket's room opened. Zuka sneaked, calling out and checking them,- "Hey, Rocket, you aren't sleepi-". He paused, seeing his son cuddling with his 'best friend. The man's eyes widened slightly in surpise, or rather shock. The couple immediently froze, and quickly pulled away from each other, blushing faintly in embarassment and flusteredness. The awkward silence was in the room, the demons looked at each other in embarassment. After some moments, Zuka spoke, his voice didn't have anything but confusion,- "ummm...would you explain me that?". Not always you could see your son cuddling like that...it wasn't something innapropriate, but just calling this 'friendly cuddles' wasn't right. Sword, as the braver one sighed slowly wanted to speak but Rocket interrupted it. His tail was trembling slightly in nervousness, but the demon spoke, wanting to speak to his dad himself. "Dad-...uhh-....we need to talk about something-",- he carefully said with slightly shaky voice. Sword looked at him and faintly smiled, showing that he is doing alright. Rocket nodded slightly and they both looked at Zuka, waiting his response.       The armless demon thought for a moment before nodding slowly. His eyes were cathing every interaction with them. He already suspected something, but wanted to make sure that he wasn't wrong. Zuka sat on the chair nearby the bed and looked at the demons calmly, showing that they can start.       Sword and Rocket glanced at each other before sighing slowly. It was hard to tell truth, though Rocket spoke. "Dad- uhhh...we- we are dating....". Sword faintly nodded, agreeing silently with his partner. Zuka nodded slowly in return. He didn't seem mad actually, which relieved the youthful couple. After another small pause, Zuka asked, his neutral voice had a hint of curiosity,- "how long have you been together?'. This time Sword replied, a bit awkwardly, though there wasn't that fear in his voice. "For about 4 weeks or month, Mr-...". Zuka raised an eyebrow hearing that, a month he didnt know about it? I mean, he had some suspicion, but still was unsure til today. "and why you kept this as a secret?". He sincerely wanted to know why his son hid this from him. Rocket looked at the floor in embarassment, telling the truth was scary, but he didn't want to lie to his father. "We were afraid you would be angry at us...". Zuka nodded slowly, observing them both. His expression slightly softened. "You thought I'll be angry because of it? seriously?", a hint of a smile was heard. He continued,- "I don't care about your both's orientations. You can be together with anyone, what matters is your happiness, kids...",- he said softly before adding, his tone lighthearted and teasing,- "well, i would care only if you would somehow get together with Broker".       Hearing the last statement the couple couldn't help but burst in chuckles, and Zuka shared the chuckles with them. Rocket spoke in amusement,- "hell nah, Broker is too unbearable, can't believe you indeed thought we could be with someone like him!". Sword smirked widely, "yeah, he would rather try to sell us his Brokercoins than indeed fall in love". They chuckled all again, and the tension eased. Zuka looked at them softly. "I just joked, kids. But with all seriousness, i really don't mind you two being together. Just with one condition", he said with feigned seriousness, and the demons froze, hearing his last words, thinking he would say something they don't like. Zuka faintly chuckled in amusement, seeing their faces was too ridiculous. "Just don't blow up my house, fine? and don't stay up late", he said teasingly, and the couple sighed in relief. Sword giggled faintly and looked at Rocket affectionately, "awh, see, Rocket, we still aren't allowed to blow up your house". Rocket rolled his eyes and gently shoved his shoulder, but lightly to not hurt him. Sword shoved him in return. Zuka looked at them, their interactions were too endearing for him. The old demon stepped to them, and gently hugged them all. At first Sword and Rocket didn't expect the suddem hug, but then they both hugged each other and Zuka as well, making a warm group hug.