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The set was alive with energy, the lights dimmed low as the cameras rolled. Hisoka Morrow, a pro MMA fighter known for his flamboyant personality and striking looks, lounged casually in his chair, a mischievous glint in his eye. Across him sat Illumi Zoldyck, his husband, with a calm demeanor that belied the rumors surrounding his family’s notorious reputation.The producer, slightly nervous but eager to kick things off, introduced them. “Welcome, everyone! Today we have a special celebrity edition episode of Truth or Drink. Let’s start with some introductions. Please tell us about yourselves.”Hisoka leaned forward, a playful smile on his lips. “I’m Hisoka Morrow, I’m a pro MMA fighter.” His tone was teasing, almost inviting the audience into his world of combat and charisma.Illumi followed suit, his voice measured and cool. “My name is Illumi Zoldyck. I work in my family business.”The producer hesitated before asking the next question. “Illumi, it’s been rumored that you and your family are all highly trained assassins. Is that true?”Illumi’s expression remained unreadable. “I could tell you. But then I’d have to kill you.” He said dryly. Hisoka burst into laughter, the sound bright and infectious, cutting through the atmosphere. “Oh, darling, you really do have a way with words!”After a moment of nervous chuckling, the producer regained composure and asked, “How do you know each other?”Hisoka leaned back, a smirk on his face. “Illu here is my darling husband. We met when we were teenagers, and I’ve been chasing him ever since. Now, we’ve been married for three wonderful years.” His words dripped with affection, and Illumi’s lips quirked up just slightly at the declaration.
“Should we get started then gentlemen?”
“We shall, indeed.”——With a playful flick of a card, Hisoka pulled the first question. “What is your favorite physical feature of mine?”🃏“Your eyes,” Illumi responded without hesitation.“Ah, the windows to the soul,” Hisoka chuckled, his smirk curling further. “And why my eyes of all the spectacular features I possess, hmm?”Illumi shrugged, his tone matter-of-fact. “They’re captivating. They draw me in.”“As do yours, dear.”——“What's your most cherished memory with me?” Illumi asked, flipping the script.📍“Besides our honeymoon, it would probably be the time we trained together before my 3rd championship fight. You were so focused, ready to take me down. Yet you made me feel invincible.” Hisoka replied, his eyes sparkling with nostalgia.“You both train together?” Asked the curious producer.“You see, my Illu here is a master in more than 4 styles of martial arts. He’ll always be my favorite opponent.” Hisoka sweetly admits as he rests his chin in the palm of the arm he has propped up on the table. His baby pink sleeveless top exposing highly defined biceps—strength and power pulsing through each muscle.The couple really weren’t helping the assassin claims, were they? Thinks the producer.The two locked eyes with each other for what felt like hours to them, but only seconds for the audience around them.Who was just leaned back in his seat with his legs crossed, Illumi, sits up.The producer thinks it’s to get closer to Hisoka. Cute. Cha Ching$!The gorgeous long-haired man breaks eye contact though and picks up the next card.
——“What’s the most annoying habit I have?” 📍Illumi inquired next.“Let’s see… how do I say this and get in the least amount of trouble?”“You’ve gotten so much better dear, but at times you are not the most self-aware.”Illumi hummed in acknowledgment.“When you get in your head about something, it can be hard for you to notice how your words and actions affect the people around you. Like sometimes you forget that your shit also stinks and that it’s not always about you.”“I see.”“You know I love it when you're mean, Illu. I would just prefer it to happen in the bedroom, not when I ask you a simple question while you’re flustered.”“Ok. I will try to be more mindful.” Illumi says softly, crossing his arms and legs.“Awww, thank you my spoiled baby. How about you answer the same question for me then. Will that make you feel better?”Still frowning and arms still crossed, Illumi answered with a question of his own. “How much time do we have?”Hisoka’s dramatic feigned gasp bounced around the room again, and he moved on to the next card.—-“What’s the most meaningful gift I’ve given you?”🃏Illumi pondered for a moment before replying, “The ring you gave me on our wedding day. It’s a symbol of our bond and it’s aesthetically pleasing.” The large black opal surrounded by emeralds in the middle of the gold band gleamed red, purple, and green streaks by the stage light. It looked custom-made and EXPENSIVE.Hisoka’s heart swelled at the answer and flashed his own gaudy and glistening ring. “I’m very attached to mine as well. My sweetheart knows how to make a guy feel special.”—-Hisoka grinned, leaning in. “What does your family think of me?” 🃏Illumi’s gaze turned contemplative as he responded, “My family… well, at least my parents view you with skepticism, as they do with anyone who approaches any of us. However, my father does recognize your strength and determination. He may not understand our bond, but he acknowledges your capabilities and how well we partner together.”“Hmm… I can work with that. His opinion of me used to be worse.”“Yes. However, my mother still hates you and I do not think that will ever change.”“I can’t say I’m the fondest of her either.”Illumi ignored the maternal jab. “As for my brothers, I remember Kallu and Millu called you ‘weird’ and ‘quirky’ after the first time you met.”“Of all families, to call someone else ‘quirky’.” Hisoka muttered under his breath with a small roll of his eyes.“What?”“Huh?”They both paused to look at each other for a moment, until Illumi continued.“I was saying that that was how they saw you years ago. Now, my siblings, well… the two that we spend the most time with, see you as someone they can trust. They both have their own separate relationship with you. They’re comfortable around you. I like that.”“Awww. How sweet. I had no idea those minions felt so strongly about little ole me!” The champion fighter, scooped up his husband’s hands from the table and held them. “You know you’re still my favorite Zoldyck, right love?” Sly grin spread across his handsome face.Illumi responded back with a sharp flick to one of the hands that was holding his.——-
“Am I the best you’ve ever had?” 📍Illumi asked, his tone curious.Hisoka smirked, leaning closer. “Oh, no contest. You’ve ruined me for anyone else.”“Good.”
The sound mixer snorted. At least he can edit his outburst out on the final cut.
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“Rate the proposal.” 🃏“He hated it.” Hisoka interjected after reading the card.“That is not true.”“I don’t know darling, it did take you two times to believe me and accept.”“I thought you had brain damage.” Illumi scoffed.“Exactly how does being asked to marry your partner equate to brain damage?” Inquired the producer.Illumi lightly sighs before he began to explain. “The first time you proposed, we were lying in bed during that hurricane. You were still beaten and bruised from your fight with Kastro. I assumed when you asked, that it was due to your concussion or the oxy you took for your broken arm.”Hisoka groaned. “But I was serious. You love thunderstorms and you’re not the type to need big and extravagant gestures. Besides, you were taking such good care of me in my time of need, so I couldn’t stop myself from popping the question right then and there!”“You hadn’t even bought the ring yet.”“No, but I already knew which one I was getting you.” Hisoka pouted.“Hence, why I did not take you seriously.”“Regardless, you still said ‘yes’.”“Yes, because the second time was a significantly better proposal.”“Oh, my nature boy. Always happier when you’re near bugs and animals.”“They are fascinating.”“I can’t agree. But at least the picnic I set up at your favorite park, with an actual ring sealed the deal, so no complaints here.”—-“Which one of my friends are you most attracted to?” 🃏Hisoka asked, turning the question toward himself with a curious tilt of his head.Illumi contemplated for a moment, with his eyes looking up to the sky for just a few seconds.When he looked back at his husband. It was clear that they both had the same person on their mind.But Hisoka pretended to zip his perfect Cupid’s bow lips. “No. Let’s just drink to this one.”Illumi licked his own supple lips in return. “Ok. I can agree with that.”Hisoka lifted his shot that he just poured for he and his husband and looked directly into the camera. “You know who you are too. So here’s to us being nice and not outing you.” Before he turned to his husband—and clicked their glasses together.They both drank it down like water.The producer took that time to make an announcement. “It’s not often that we get couples that make it this far without drinking.”“I almost thought you’d both make it all the way.” said the director.It was Illumi this time that turned to the camera and spoke with mild irritation. “Now you owe us.”—-“Who’s smarter? Me or you?”📍 Illumi asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.“Me, obviously,” Hisoka retorted, a playful glint in his eyes. “But you’re not far behind.”Illumi rolled his eyes with a slight grimace. “I’m going to have to agree to disagree on this one. Battle IQ, I’ll give you that. However, in pure intellect. I have you beat.”“Well then, tell me how you really feel.” Hisoka said sarcastically with a pout.“I believe I just did.” His husband retorted with a single clap. “Next question.”—-
“When is the last time you masturbated and where was I?” 🃏Illumi looked perplexed for a moment. “Does phone sex count? I mean you were there, but you were not a part of the actual act.”“Good point. I guess that counts.”“Ok. Then, last week when you were in Padokea training.”Hisoka releases a soft moan. “I can never make it through our weeks apart without needing to ‘poach the egg’, if you will.”His husband scrunched his nose in disgust. “Learn some self-restraint.”“Never.”“Pervert.”“You love it.”“You are delusional.”“Who initiated—““Next question.”—-Illumi’s expression shifted slightly. “Have you ever thought about cheating on me?📍”Hisoka pretended to think, with a finger on his chin. “Nope! You’re too perfect, Illu. I could never.” He leaned in, blowing Illumi a playful kiss.“I hope you know that if you did, I’d kill you.”“I must say, Mr. Zoldyck, you’re REALLY not helping those allegations of you being an assassin.” said the producer.“If your husband cheated on you, what would you want to do?” Illumi’s dark black eyes narrowed a bit as he cocked his head in an owlish way.“I’d kill him!” Yelled the hair and makeup girl in the back.“I rest my case.”
—-Hisoka takes the pile of cards and shuffles them like a Blackjack dealer. No one has ever done this on the show. Ever.—-
“When did you first know you were in love with me?” 🃏Hisoka asked, his gaze and voice steady.Illumi was quiet for a few moments. As he began, he didn’t blink. He stared down at a yellow pin hooked on his jacket.“For my 18th birthday, my parents did not get me a car nor did they take me on vacation. For my 18th birthday, my parents revealed to me that I was diagnosed with autism at 7 years old. My parents— did not take it well, hence why it took them over 10 years to tell me.”“Growing up, I never knew why I was treated so much differently than my siblings. I just assumed it was because I was the eldest. I never knew why I was denounced from being the heir of our company at 9 years old. I just assumed that Millu had more potential than me. I never knew why my grandfather’s favorite thing to call me was ‘retarded’. I just assumed it was new pop culture slang. All my life until that point, I felt like something was wrong with me.”The rumored assassin tucked a loc of black hair behind his ear.“Once I found out… what I was, it brought me some feeling of satisfaction. In a way I was happy to know the “why”. But the look of utter disappointment on mother and father’s faces when they finally told me, will forever be etched into my memory.”Although his words somber, Illumi began to smile softly and finally looked up at the sympathy written all over his husband’s handsome face. “I did not want to tell you. I was not even allowed to talk to you, but when we eventually saw one another again, you knew something was bothering me. I was… hesitant, but when I confessed… do you remember what you said to me?”Hisoka gently nodded his head, with a small genuine smile. Illumi continued anyway.“You said, ‘Sometimes the things that make us different are the things that make us strong. And just because you’re different doesn’t make you lesser than anybody else. And whoever has a problem with you being this way, well… they’ll have to fight me.’”Hisoka added, “That was the first time I’d ever seen you cry. I’ll always remember that night.”“No one had ever been on my side before. No one had ever offered to fight for me before. You were the first person that treated me my age. You saw me as Illumi. Not as the overbearing older brother. Not as the retarded worthless son. You treated me… as an equal. You were the first friend I have ever had. You took something that haunted me for years and helped me begin to throw away those insecurities that I felt in just one conversation. And that is when I knew that I loved you. Although, I did not tell you for a very long time.” Illumi said with a small smile. “Once you made peace with your diagnosis, I saw you come out of your shell so much, baby. It’s been a pleasure to see you blossom into the self-assured man that you are today.”“Why did you never care?”“How could I have judged you for something you have no control over? Especially, when I had a plethora of my own issues too.” The fighter grins. “I’ve got your back, Illu. Always, darling.” Hisoka winked at his husband and excited to see what question could possibly be next.—-
“If we were ever to get a divorce, whose fault would it be?”“Yours.” The couple said in unison.Once again, they had a stare down before Hisoka took the bottle and poured them both shots.—-
“Is there anything we haven’t tried in bed that you would like to do?” 📍
Hisoka smirked, leaning back with a mischievous look. “Oouu. I think we both should answer.”Illumi confirmed with a single nod.“Well we’ve done quite a lot, haven’t we? But I’m sure our imaginations can come up with more.” The red-haired man claimed.“Agreed. And I trust that if there is anything or anyone that you want to bring into our bedroom, you’ll talk to me about it.”“Of course, love.”“You do know that you’re the only one I truly desire, correct?”“I know, love.”
—-Why do you love me?”📍 Illumi asked, a hint of vulnerability creeping into his tone.“As you know, I’m very shy so I’m not the best with expressing my true feelings. But you’re worth it, so here it goes.” The older man takes a deep breath and slowly releases it. His leg begins to bounce.“I love you because you’re my greatest challenge and my safest haven all at once,” Hisoka replied sincerely, his eyes locking onto Illumi’s.“It’s not often that I find something that I enjoy for long, no less a person that can hold my attention. I could count on one hand the number of people that I trust; that I allow to see me— not who I want them to see. Illumi Zoldyck, not only are you one of those people, but you were the ONLY one for a while.”Illumi looked down at his clasped hands on the table and bit his lower lip.“You’re no longer the uptight 17-year-old that I once met. I’m no longer the angry street kid with no direction. We’ve been through a lot. We both had to learn some things and unlearn even more. We both have had to make some serious sacrifices. But, it’s been you. It is you and it will always be you, for me. I’ve known you half my life and I can’t wait to continue to spend it with you.”“‘Soka…”“I love you, darling.”“I love you too.”
(Applause)
The producer wrapped up the segment, but the playful banter and undeniable chemistry between the two left the audience captivated. Hisoka and Illumi, a pair as unlikely as they were perfect, had proven that love could thrive amidst rumors and chaos, and their journey together was just beginning.—-
COMMENTS
H!s0!llu4u: I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this! They’re both SO HOT & this is SO SWEET!! 🙌🏾😭💕
Fightm3_ko: No way tht dude no’s more than 4 types of marital arts. He look like girl! Hisoaks last fight was rigged! Razor should have won!
⬇️REPLIES
•Enigma112: I smell jealousy
•Pink-Purple00: You can look and wear what you want when you can kick anybody’s ass!
Mon3yMak3r: THEIR RINGS!! I found similar ones online… SHEESH!!!! 💸💰🤑 I mean, what else would you expect from a Zoldyck!?
xXBungeeGumXx: Sooo… does this mean they’re open to threesomes? 🤔🙇🏾♀️ I want Hisoka to call me all the pet names and Illumi to be mean to me in the bedroom too!!!
IILLUUMMII44: Omg Illumi my dark prince, I had no idea! Let me hug you!!!! 🥹🥲😭
Roxygeeks95:They’re so in love! 😍 Thanks for sharing!