Requested. This is another soulmate au, yay, I love these so much like ahh thanks for letting me write more haha ^•^

Virgil had noticed already. He had seen Patton's arms-they were covered in drawings all the time. He knew that Patton didn't draw them himself-whenever your soulmate would draw anything on their arm, it would appear on you as well.

So how did Virgil know that the drawings covering up all of his arms weren't his own? A simple answer. He had drawn them. Each little doodle he had sat down and taken the time to draw, being careful and making sure it was perfect. He drew things he knew Patton liked-but nothing that would give him away; he always wore a hoodie that covered his arms, so Patton had no idea it was him. He drew puppies when he knew Patton was feeling down, and it always made him happy when Patton would text him, excitedly telling him about how he thought his soulmate could read his mind because they always seemed to know when he needed something happy.

Throughout the day he would add things, until his arms were covered in colorful doodles, and then that night he would wash them all away and start the next day with a new one. He enjoyed drawing things, especially when he saw how Patton looked fondly at the drawings throughout the day, commenting on new ones and how much he loved them. Occasionally he would see Patton trying to draw something in return, but he had never been the best artist so whenever that happened it was always just a simple little heart. Still, those little thoughtful drawings made Virgil smile.

He had considered saying something about it. He really did want Patton to know, wanted to finally be able to be with him. He truly loved him, but he was simply too nervous. Maybe one day, he would be brave enough or maybe Patton would find out, but for now he kept it to himself.

One day, when he had to head into the coffee shop where he and Patton worked, it had been hot outside, and Virgil decided to wear a tank top instead of his usual hoodie. He hadn't thought anything about it, and was confused when he saw Patton's surprised look, and caught him looking away with pink cheeks. He didn't point it out, assuming it was because seeing Virgil in anything other than his hoodie was surprising.

The end of the day came eventually, and Patton and Virgil were preparing to go to their homes when Patton pulled Virgil aside.

"So..." he started nervously, unable to meet Virgil's eyes. "Your arms."

"My arms..?" Virgil repeated, not understanding what he meant.

"Your arms," Patton nodded, unable to outright say what he wanted to. "Those are some... very nice drawings, Verge."

Suddenly, it hit Virgil what exactly he was talking about. His face burned, and he stuttered out a reply. "O-o-oh! Uh.... I-I'm sorry."

"Why are you sorry? This means that you're my..." Patton trailed off, laughing awkwardly.

"Soulmate... I'm sorry for not telling you, Pat. I've known for a while, I just... I was nervous." Virgil shrugged, staring at the ground and rubbing the back of his neck anxiously.

"Don't be sorry." Patton smiled at him, and Virgil finally looked up at him, confused. "It's scary, talking to someone you know is your soulmate! Why do you think I waited all day to bring it up? I was nervous too." Patton admitted, trying to assure Virgil that he wasn't upset.

"Yeah, it is really scary." Virgil laughed, smiling back at Patton. "I mean, I've liked you for a long time, and since you've only just found out I was your soulmate then that means you've probably only thought about it today, which makes things kinda awkward right? I mean-"

Patton cut Virgil off with a kiss on the cheek. "Virgil, I like you too. I'd be lying if I said I haven't had the biggest crush on your for months now, I just didn't really realize what it was until today. This is scary, and new, and I know how much you hate things going too fast so why don't we just take things slow for now? We could go out for a movie or something, if you want. I mean, I know we have before, but... As a... date, this time." Patton offered, and Virgil sighed and smiled.

"That sounds great. Thank you, for thinking about me." He mumbled, looking at the ground again.

"Of course I'm gonna think about you! I care for you, I want you to be happy as much as I want to be." Patton took a hold of Virgil's hand, squeezing it comfortingly. "So... how about tomorrow night? We're both off of work."

"That's perfect." Virgil nodded, staring down at their hands joined together, smile never leaving his face.

"Great," Patton smiled, his other hand under Virgil's chin to lift his face to look at him, leaning in close. He waited to make sure Virgil wasn't uncomfortable before closing the distance between them, leaving a short kiss to his lips and then pulling away and stepping back, waving as he turned to walk back home. "See you then!"

Virgil waved back, left in shock of what had just happened. He stood there for a moment, processing everything, and then smiling. He felt something on his arm-the familiar touch of a marker drawing on his skin, and looked down, finding a heart and three letters on his arm.

"❤️ily"

Ahhh I hope you liked this I thought it was really cute!! Also wow it's been 2 hours I got distracted on YouTube

Okay so like. I'd say I promise but I can't but anyways I most likely will not die any time soon please do not worry I'm not planning on doing anything stupid I probably shouldn't have even mentioned that I feel that way in the last more and I'm sorry I don't mean to worry you and I also don't wanna be annoying??? I don't wanna seem like I'm looking for attention I swear I'm not like literally you can just ignore me I'm fine

But thanks to those of you saying I can talk to you if I need it, it means a lot. 💜💜💜💜 I honestly dunno what anyone could do to help right now tho, I'm just sad and I just kinda want out of where I'm currently at in life but I'm aware that there are other ways to get out of it. Unfortunately I'll have to wait another few years before I can move out and really have any kind of control over my own life but y'know. I just have to hang on that long.

Wowitssosadidontseethathappeningineverhaveandimtryingreallyhardtobeoptimisticbutihonestlycantseeitrn

Anyways, thank you guys. I'll try and feel better for you all. 💜💜💜💜💜 like I said I have no intentions of disappearing on you, don't worry.

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed this. *takes you to hot topic and the shirt you're holding turns into a ring pop*

*proceeds to actually buy you the shirt you were holding and anything else you want cause you deserve it okay be happy*(I don't actually have money but I'd do this if I could haha) Love you. Bye!-Bob