TW: Xephos doesn't know what love is

Title: ~What is this Feeling~

Xephos had been on the planet known as Minecraftia for more than a decade. Crash landing in a strange new place can be tough, and it sure was. Learning about the culture, the language, the different things to do, different foods.. ( Xephos had learnt that the hard way- The butterfly did taste good, although! ) 

But he was never really sure of expressing his emotions. He’d ask Honeydew, or Lalna, whoever was closest by. But never, did he ever feel like this before…

Palms sweating, Xephos staggered to the bathroom mirror and peered in. He looked fine, apart from his pupils, which were abnormally large. He put a hand to his head, feeling it burn as he pressed against the hot skin on his face.

'I must be sick, I need to tell someone..' Xephos thought, his mind racing. He felt his pulse on his left arm, feeling the beat increasing. Taking deep breaths, Xephos steadied himself and walked out of the room, heading outside.

Passing through the open front door, he squinted his eyes at the glaring sun, raising a hand to shield his eyes.  

'Honeydew? Lalna?' Xephos cleared his throat, shouting louder, not wanting to leave the compound. Hearing a mumbled reply, he sat down on the steps and waited for the person to arrive.

'Xeph? Xephos are you 'kay?' Honeydew asked, jogging up to the spaceman who had slumped against the wall.

'Honeydew?' Xephos looked up, his eyes bright and shining. Honeydew was so helpful, so bright.. at times. He was always by his side, so caring, so kind..

'I'm here, Xeph. What's up?' Honeydew asked again, sitting down beside the man.

'Honeydew, you know how you taught me all those feelings, way back?' Xeph asked quietly, looking at the grass sway in the breeze.

'Yep, Sure do! About happiness, sadness and all?' Honeydew answered, looking at the man who avoided his gaze.

'Yeah, Well, I think I may be sick.' Xephos answered suddenly, turning around to face Honeydew silently.

'Sick? In what way?' Honeydew asked, feeling his forehead. Xephos flinched at the touch, making Honeydew retract his hand.

'Honeydew! W-Why is my heart beating so fast? My palms are sweating and my body temperature is rising..' Xephos exploded, showing Honeydew his hands, palms upwards.

'Is this another feeling? I don't feel angry, O-or Sad..' Xephos continued, stopping when hushed by Honeydew.

'Xeph, I think you're in love..' Honeydew smiled, shoving Xephos' hands away slowly, and gently. Cocking his head slightly, in confusion, Honeydew explained.

'Love is when.. Love is- Love…' Honeydew started, shaking his head after each beginning. He sat in silence, thinking, until he lit up.

'Love is when you give them your last Jaffa, even though you really, really wanted it! Love is when you find a part of a machine that your friend needs, and they light up with joy! Love is seeing someone smile, which makes you smile! Love is-' Honeydew was interrupted.

'You.' Xephos smiled. 

'W-what?' Honeydew coughed, choking on his breath.

'Love is.. you.' Xephos smiled again, taking Honeydew's hands into his own.

'Love is.. you.' Honeydew whispered, pulling his friend into a hug.

Love is you.