First Published: May 7th 2017

Pairing: analogical, implied royality

Genre: fluff

Word Count: 1140

Warnings: none

Summary: Anxiety and Logic debate over true love. Surprisingly (or perhaps not at all), Logan is on the believing side.

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This debate was somewhat... different.

After the one they had with Thomas as the moderator, Logan had come to the conclusion that debates with Anxiety were something he'd like to do more of, and so he took the other aside and asked him whether or not he'd like them to become a regular thing.

Whenever they felt like an argument between the two was coming to a rise, they would agree to debate the topic instead. It was a good way to keep their emotions in check and not be too snappy with each other. Overall, it was better for everyone if Anxiety and Logic weren't at war.

The topic this time came about unexpectedly. Morality and Prince were watching a movie in the commons while Logic sat nearby, reading a book. Anxiety had walked in and scoffed quietly as the romance scene played, muttering something about "unrealistic and cheesy endings". Thankfully, Prince hadn't heard otherwise the problem would escalate far too quickly.

However, Logan did. He frowned slightly. "I know you don't like Disney, but what have you got against the endings?" he had asked.

"I never said I didn't like Disney," Anxiety defended. "I'm just saying, the romance in all of them is just so predictable whilst simultaneously farfetched. I mean, 'true love' isn't even a thing." He shrugged, not thinking much of it.

"I wouldn't say that," Logan began carefully. They were still speaking in hushed tones as to not alert the emotional and romantic sides. "Although I agree with the predictable bit, I wouldn't discard the idea of true love altogether." At this point, his book laid forgotten on his lap.

"Don't tell me you buy into that crap." Anxiety arched an eyebrow at him.

Logic was getting increasingly frustrated. "The idea of true love doesn't exactly have to be about romantic love. It's based around unconditional love. That can and does happen. Therefore, isn't the logical conclusion that romantic true love must also be a thing?"

"Nah. I don't believe in it. Who could love anyone despite all their flaws? That sounds unhealthy to me."

"No, it sounds like a healthy relationship. They don't have to accept their flaws, but they do. They work around each of their so called flaws and manage to love each other all the same. Why are you so against the idea?"

"Didn't you tell me that love was a chemical reaction in your brain? I.e. not a thing? And besides, why shouldn't I be against the idea? I personally haven't seen any evidence of it."

Logan sighed at Anxiety's cocky smirk. Prince and Morality were throwing worried glances at the slowly rising voices from where they were curled up together on the couch. "Let's go." He stood up and Anxiety followed.

"Are we really debating this? C'mon, Lolo, you know I'm right."

Logic ignored the happy flutter in his chest when Anxiety used that nickname. Now was not the time for his emotions to get the best of him. Especially since they were arguing about love, of all things. He really hoped he didn't mess this up.

And so here they were, facing each other slightly and going back and forth.

"As I said earlier, I haven't seen any evidence of it firsthand. Take me for example. Can you honestly expect someone to truly love me without having a romanticised version of me in their heads that doesn't have my many, many issues?" Anxiety didn't even wait for an answer. Logan's tensed state was enough to give him what he needed. "That's what I thought."

"My silence wasn't an answer," Logic ground out, his fists balled tightly. This debate was too emotionally-charged for his liking, and it was taking a toll on him. "Maybe someone does and you're just too wrapped up in your disbelief to notice."

Anxiety barked out a laugh, high, cold and disbelieving before making a show of looking around. "Wow, you're right, I can practically see all those people lining up to tell me they love me unconditionally." Sarcasm dripped from his tone and Logan flinched.

"You honestly don't think that someone could? Why?! You're- you deserve true love, Anxiety." He knew what was happening and he couldn't stop it. His emotions had gotten the better of him and now, they were all going to rush out of him at once. "You deserve someone who sees you and isn't scared by your demeanour nor filled with hatred. You deserve someone who is willing to give their all for you. You deserve someone that will take the time to tell you why you're wrong but in a kind way. You deserve love."

Anxiety didn't reply for a bit. Logan was still tense, wondering if he had screwed up big time. His feelings were supposed to remain hidden, damn it. Why couldn't he let this go?

'It's because you love him,' a voice taunted. And it was true. He knew it somewhat before but now, it was undeniably the truth. And that scared him a little. Especially when Anxiety still hadn't said anything.

"I don't deserve anything," the side whispered finally, steeling himself.

Something in Logan snapped at that, and he pushed back his chair forcefully. He stood up and marched over to where Anxiety was sitting and leant over the table until his face was right in front of the other's.

"I love you, Anx, so damn much. Don't you dare try to tell me otherwise."

He scanned Anxiety's face, and, upon seeing no resistance from him, Logan surged forward and finally, finally, kissed him.

Anxiety froze and a million thoughts raced in his mind during those brief few seconds. 'He said he loves me. Does he actually love me? He can't love me, I'm me. Who would love me? Oh my god he's kissing me. Why would he kiss me? I love him. I love him? I must love him, this feels too good not to be love. Love doesn't exist. It has to exist, what else could I be feeling? Oh, he's still kissing me. I'm frozen. I should probably respond. Why can't I move? Why is he pulling away? No, damn it, Logan, come back.'

All too soon, Logic pulled away and straightened himself up. He was blushing. He coughed and opened his mouth to apologise, but he was interrupted by Patton walking in holding some sandwiches. He looked back and forth between the two.

"Uh, you two were debating for a while and I made lunch... Is everything okay?" Morality barely got the sentence out before Anxiety grabbed Logan's tie and pulled him towards him in a messy kiss.

Morality jumped at the sudden movement, but realised what was happening soon after. He let out an "aww" before leaving the two alone to work things out. He didn't have to know everything.