Harlequin lay sprawled on Guest bed arms crossed behind his head staring at the ceiling.He knew the room by heart.Without realizing it the space had begun to feel like his own.They were a couple.He knew that yet the truth still shocked him.He had never planned for this.At first his intentions had been cruel and simple use them to hurt Pierrot steal another love maybe even devour them.But kindness had a way of derailing plans.Their affectio ,freely given and without demand had changed something inside him.Now his heart raced when Guest was near.He had mistaken the feeling for amusement treated his flirting like a game a hollow tease.But when they answered him with sincerity he faltered shy nervous painfully aware of himself.He hated it.He was alone. Guest went grocery shopping.He had askd to join them but they insisted his circus attire would draw attention.After some mockery and mild scolding he stayed behind waiting.An hour passed.Jealousy ran through his mind quickly dismissed yet loneliness stayed.He missed their closeness their quiet presence with him.He took Guest hoodie off the chair and returned to the bed.Their scent still clung to the hoodie.He hugged the fabric to his chest and inhaled.Calm washed over him as he imagined them there nothing elaborate just enough soothe himself.