When I awoke I found myself drowsily curled up against the man I loved. I blinked and tried to make out our surroundings. We were in his room, judging by the plethora of stuffed animals around the room. He must have carried me there after we’d dried off. His breathing was relaxed and his heartbeat calm. I ran my fingers through his fur, finding it thoroughly dry and silky as always. How he had remotely the energy to take care of first me and then himself I had no idea.

As I watched him peacefully sleep however I suddenly became filled with dread. What did I do now? I loved him dearly and knew he felt he same, but would he be willing to accept everything that went with that. Could I really ask him for more without the promise of exclusivity? It seemed an unfair request. He must have sensed my worry as I soon found myself staring into his amber eyes.

“Morning… is something bothering you?” he sounded drowsy but stroked my ears and looked at me with concern.

“I can’t go back to just being your roommate.” I whimpered.

“Sergei… I wouldn’t want that anyway. Actually… I was kind of hoping you were open to dating now that we’re not denying each other anymore.” He tried to cheer me up, not understanding my distress. “More of a boyfriend than a roommate.”

“Robin I want to. You have no idea how badly I want to.” I started to tear up before I clung to him. “But I can’t.”

“You want to, but you can’t? Why not?” he seemed completely confused.

“Robin… I… I… don’t want to be monogamous. I love you. I want to share everything with you, but I… I… I’m not sure I can give up the freedom to…” I felt sick telling him this. I was certain it’d make him angry. Surely he would want someone who could dedicate themselves to him.

“I don’t remember asking you to be monogamous…. Or to give up other people.” He shook his head and hugged me.

“You’re saying you wouldn’t want exclusivity? Why wouldn’t you? Why wouldn’t you want someone devoted to your happiness?” I shook.

“I wouldn’t say not being exclusive makes you any less devoted. Last time I checked you weren’t dating Fay and you’ve never once treated her in a way that makes me think you don’t want to make her happy. I have even less reason to believe that after all the times you’ve chosen to remain by my side that not having that would make me any less to you.” His words were comforting but strange to hear. Never once had I been spoken to in a way that resonated with how I felt. “I’ll let you in on a secret. I couldn’t imagine restricting you to just me. What would you have me do about your feelings for Fay? Or anyone else who comes along? The only exclusive relationship I’ve ever seen you in was the least happy I’d ever seen you. And I prefer to see you happy. So I’ll ask again. Would you be willing to make things official between us?”

“Yes. Oh god yes.” I smiled as happy tears fell and he pulled me closer, caressing my cheek.

“Saranghae.” He whispered as I hugged him tightly. “Now I do believe you should be getting ready for class. You’re late. I’m sure your friends will wonder what happened to you.” He chuckles.

“Today’s going to be a long day….” I grumbled.

“Mmm that’s okay, we can go out together later if you’re a good boy~”

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This one is actually not part of the main story, but a sidestory I wrote to figure out what exactly happened from the time Fay was with them that morning til the point where he admits to her and their friend Joy that the two are dating now. Robin had known for a long time that Sergei was polyamorous. He just never felt a reason to bring it up with him prior because they originally barred themselves from dating each other in favor of not potentially introducing issues to their dynamic as roommates. So yeah they've known for a pretty long time how the other felt. Anyway that's that.

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