Cucaloma songfic (Close Up)

Is this a feeling of something about to happen?
Like snapping out of something I didn't realize I was in,
Was I sleeping? What? How can you be so sure?
If you've never been here before?

"Get up, you piss-poor excuse for a troll!" Cucali sat down and shook Paloma's shoulder. As she turned her over, she saw the wound in her side.

"Fuck - what am I going to do with you?!"

Paloma groaned, opening her eyes. Her voice was weak. "Why... why are you yelling?"

"Because you're a stupid fuckin' moron who can't dodge a hit is why! Shit, hold still." Cucali had her bandages out, and she hoisted Paloma up into her lap so she could bandage her.

I don't understand, it can't be that easy,
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you,
I can't keep my hands off you,
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you.

"You're a fucking idiot, couldn't you have at least blocked with that stupid umbrella of yours?!"

"Cucali..."

"You're so worthless! A /grub/ could take your place in battle and I'd probably have better support!

"... Cucali..."

"Why do I have to do everythin' for you?! I should just leave you right here!"

"... Cucali!"

"WHAT?"

"You're caring again."

"No I ain't!"

Get back, get away from them, it's all wrong,
Keep calm for a moment, look in my eyes,
Get back, get away 'cause this could get ugly,
If you think that I'll let you go,
You're out of your mind.

Paloma nestled against Cucali's chest, wrapping her arms around her. "Thank you."

Cucali stiffened. She didn't push Paloma away, but neither did she reciprocate. "You shouldn't be gettin' yourself hurt like that, you fuckin' airhead. You only got one life left."

"I'm sorry." Paloma looked up at Cucali. "I didn't mean to worry you."

"I can't take my eye off you for a second. Christ. And get off," Cucali shoved Paloma off of her, scooting away.

Oh my god, I'm not supposed to say this,
And I know that you're trouble but,
Is that your real name and why are you doing this?
And how did I get here?

Paloma hesitated. "I know you don't like me saying this, but I... I..."

"Spit it out."

"... I pity you, Cucali."

"Do you realise how fuckin' hopeless you sound? All I've ever done is hurt you."

"That's a lie."

Ok, no more questions, no worries,
It's destination unknown, so dive in,
The waters great,
Listen I'm starting to speak like you

"Don't you remember that time I nearly drowned you?! Or that time I choked you? All those times I hit you! The time you got killed by my god-damn blast!"

"I remember all those things. And I remember you saving me. I remember you caring for my wounds. I remember you giving me supplies. I remember you protecting me. I remember your embrace."

"Face it, I'm bad for you!"

"Face it, you care."

"So what?!"

I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you,
You can do no wrong,
I love you, I hate you, I love you, I hate you.

"Remember," Paloma scooted closer, wincing from the pain in her side. "Remember I won't hurt you, Cucali."

"I keep tellin' you not to make promises you can't keep."

"It's not a promise. It's intent."

Cucali moved in next to Paloma and kissed her, holding the back of her head in a hand. She pulled away with a light blush.

"Just because I do these things doesn't mean I buy into your bullshit, got it?"

"Oh, Cucali..."

Get back, get away from them, it's all wrong,
Keep calm for a moment, look in my eyes

Paloma gazed up at Cucali. "It's okay, okay?"

"No it isn't. This isn't fuckin' okay."

"Please..." Paloma winced as she shifted her weight, wrapping her arms around Cucali. "... please believe me."

"This is wrong as hell. Fuck you for doing this to me, mossy."

Get back, get away 'cause this could get ugly,
If you think that I'll let you go,
You're out of your mind,
You're out of your mind,
You're out of your mind.

"No matter if it's wrong, I'm not leaving."

"Um, duh? Have you noticed the fuckin' slash in your side? Of course you ain't goin' anywhere."

"I mean I'm not leaving you."

"You're crazy."

Anata ga koe no, (Hey, your voice)
Anata sono made hashitai no, (I just wanted you to talk about it...)
Anata ga koe no,
Anata sono made hashitai no.

Paloma laid her head on Cucali's chest. "Is it so wrong to want this?"

"Don't you know shit about the world?"

"Our vascular systems may not be the same, but they both beat."

"Would you stop bein' such a fuckin' sap?!"

Get back, get away from them, it's all wrong,
Keep calm for a moment, look in my eyes,
Get back, get away 'cause this could get ugly,
If you think that I'll let you go,
You're out of your mind, get,
You're out of your mind, get,
You're out of your mind, get,
You're out of your mind.

Paloma pulled back, looking up at Cucali. She was frowning. "Are we even really matesprits? You always try to convince me you don't care..."

A flash of guilt went over Cucali's face before she covered it up. "Listen, I'm just tryin' to get you to realise you're gettin' hurt."

"Even if it hurts, I pity you."

"You shouldn't."

"Cucali..."

Cucali leant down and captured Paloma's lips again. She pulled back after a moment and looked away. "You talk too much. We'll rest here for now and leave when you can walk."

"You're not leaving me?"

"If you think I'm gonna let you go, you're outta your mind."