forum "I am the darknesss-" "GET OFF THE COUNTER YOU'RE GONNA BREAK A LEG" // Vampire Romance // OxO // Closed!!

Started August 28, 2020 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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He didn’t say anything, just hummed softly in response. He tried to fall asleep again. And honestly, the gentle circles Arien was rubbing into his back helped a lot.

Arien felt Rafael slowly relaxing against him. He closed his own eyes. How had he let this happen..? He nuzzled closer, his hold secure on the human.

Rafael managed to fall back into a more peaceful sleep, his dark thoughts not following him. But eventually he woke up, maybe two hours later. Feeling that Arien was still asleep next to him, he did his best to move carefully so he wouldn’t wake him.

Arien slowly opened his eyes when Rafael moved, not saying a word. For a moment he wanted Rafael to notice, but… He remembered what had happened.
"How are you doing..?"

He jumped a bit in surprise, not knowing when exactly Arien had woken up. “A bit better now.” He said. But of course as soon as he’d woken up, his mind was filled with the same negative outcomes he’d been trying to avoid when he went to sleep a few hours ago.

Arien reached up to cup Rafael's cheek. He looked into the others white, unfocused eyes.
"That's better than nothing…" Arien hated this. To hinkle about what Rafael was going through, it boiled his stolen blood.

“I guess so.” He mumbled. He bit his lip gently. “Hey Arien..” he spoke up. “I’d um…I’d understand if you want me to leave..”

"W-what?" Arien was confused. "W-why would I ask you to leave? Rafael, you've been hurt so much, there's no way in hell I'm going to abandon you like that."

“I just..I don’t want to be a burden on you..” He said softly. He knew it wasn’t logical, but that didn’t stop him from thinking it.

"No, no Rafael," Arien said softly. "You're not a burden. You could never be." Arien held Rafael closer, arms securely around him.

Rafael wasn’t sure if he believed him and just stayed silent. He was glad that Arien was letting him stay.

Arien let out a soft sigh, resting his head on Rafael.
"Are you hungry?" He asked. He himself was starving, but he didn't say a word. He could go hunting later.

He shrugged. “I probably should eat anyway though.” It had been at least 12 hours since he’d last eaten anything.

"Okay…" Arien sat up, keeping his arms around Rafael.
"I'll make something light then."

He nodded. “Should I just stay here?” He asked uncertainly. He knew he could make it to the kitchen just fine with Arien’s help but he wasn’t sure if he wanted to go. He knew he’d struggle at least a bit and it’d only make him frustrated.

"I… you can if you want to, or I could help you out." Rafael may need to get used to moving around like this, and that thought terrified Arien. He didn't want Rafael to have to get used to this.

“C-can you help me then?” He asked softly. Frankly, he didn’t know what he’d do if he was by himself, even if only for a few minutes.

"Okay then." Arien spoke softly. He stood, leaving his hand lightly on Rafael so the man would know he was there. He took Rafael's hand in his own, helping him up.
"I'll be right here."

He nodded. “Okay..” he moved unsteadily at first, doing his best to let Arien guide him. But there were still times when he stumbled. When they reached the hallway, Rafael put his other hand out, feeling around until he found the wall, using it as another way to guide himself.

Arien held Rafael's hand in his, his other arm around Rafael's waist.
"You're doing good," he said softly. He encouraged Rafael, carefully leading him to sit down in the kitchen at the counter.

“Psh- don’t lie to me.” He grumbled, grateful when they finally made it to the counter. He gently rested his head on the table.