forum It's not in the Cards (O/O)

Started September 03, 2019 by @Vuclan-is-tired

tune

Lucien closed his eyes for a moment, and nodded. He reached out and took Aki's hand, brushing a thumb across Aki's cheeks. He headed for the door, his hand linked with Aki's and hoping the other male wouldn't let go.

Aki tried his hardest to keep a brave face, and tried so hard to face the facts. He sighed quietly before looking up at Lucien and smiled a little. "Together." He whispers as he follows after the other. He pushes the door open, squeezing Lucien's hand gently.

Lucien gave him a gentle smile, and led Aki out and down the hallway. He kept his fingers laced through the other male's. "Together." He agreed softly. He pressed a kiss to Aki's forehead.

Aki nods and takes a deep breath. He stays by Lucien's side, huddle close to him. He was so nervous, but he tried to keep calm. He smiled at the kiss to his forehead, savoring the gentle touch.

Lucien led him down the hallways and through the palace, to the ballroom. They were announced as "Prince Lucien and Aki, head magician!" Lucien swallowed before the doors opened, and pasted on a polite, gentle smile.

Aki kissed the back of his hand before they entered. He hesitantly let go, but stayed by his side. He offered a sweet smiled before his face fell into a more relaxed expression.

The ballroom was filled with assorted nobles, many of them the young women that Lucien's father had invited. Speaking of his father, the King came over and put his hand on Lucien's shoulder.
"I know that you don't…like women, but you need to make an effort tonight." The king said.
Lucien pressed his lips into a thin line. "Fine."

Aki took a deep breath. Crowds… oh god he hated large crowds. Many of the young women were pretty, but none of them could compare to the breathtaking appearance of the man beside him. He bowed a little towards the King, his eyes firmly locked onto the ground. He didn't dare say anything as the two talked, his eyes saddening a little bit when he heard the King's words.

The king nodded, and drifted off again, talking to other nobles.
Lucien reached for Aki's hand and squeezed it gently, lacing their fingers together and holding on tightly. Part of him registered that yes, the women were pretty, but…but he didn't want them the way he wanted the adorable, kind man beside him.

Aki smiled brightly at the other, taking his hand happily. He seemed happy that the other wanted to stay by the other. He wanted nothing more then to stay like this. But he was so nervous. He leaned into the other, shutting his eyes. "Are you sure it's okay that people see me with you?" He asks quietly. What if people disapproved of Aki? What if they thought it was wrong. He was so shy about public affection.

Lucien nodded, and kissed Aki's cheek. "A lot of them know that I prefer guys. It shouldn't be a problem." He replied softly. He smiled a little. "May I have this dance, my good sir?" He asked formally, smiling at Aki.

Aki smiled shyly into his hand. "Alright then. I trust you." He mumbles before smiling warmly up at Lucien. He kisses his hand gently before nodding. He blushed brightly at the formality of being asked to dance before nodding. "O-of course."

Lucien smiled. "Good." He led Aki out onto the dance floor and settled into a dancing position, one hand on Aki's waist and the other holding his hand. "You know how to dance, right?"

Aki followed after him before smiling a little bit. "Yeah. Zephyr taught me." He whispers as he takes Lucien's hand and settling his hand on Lucien's shoulder. "Shall we then?"

Lucien smiled. He began to dance with Aki, his attention focused on the male before him. He tugged Aki close, his arm snaking around the other's body.

Aki blushed brightly, a wide smile on his lips as they danced together. He danced with the other, glad for the gentle affection and being so close. "I love you." He whispers as they dance.

Lucien smiled a little. "I love you too." He murmured, pressing a kiss to Aki's forehead. Around them there was some whispering about the fact that the Prince had chosen to dance with another man instead of one of the girls. Whispers about the fact that it was an obvious snub against the girls that were there.

Aki heard the whispers and his face falls a little. He his his face, flushing red in embarrassment rather the happiness. He moved closer to Lucien as they danced, biting his lower lip.

Lucien reached out and pulled Aki closer. "Hey. Don't worry about them." he murmured in Aki's ears. "They're just gossiping." his voice was gentle and quiet.

Aki leaned into his shoulder and nods a little bit. "Okay." He whispers as he looks up at the other. He smiles shyly.

Lucien smiled back, and pressed his mouth to Aki's gently. "It'll be fine." he added when he pulled away.

Aki sighed at the kiss before nodding slowly. "Okay… I trust you." He whispers in return, his eyes bright with happiness as they dance. He gazed up at the other with such adoration, and his heart felt so warm.

(I gtg to bed now/soon. Good night!)

Lucien smiled. As the dance ended, he steered Aki to the edge of the crowd. "Would you like to dance again, or no?" he asked.

(Okay! Night!)

Aki smiled a little bit as they went to the edge of the crowd. "Either or." He giggles, beaming up at Lucien. "If you feel like dancing or we can go eat something."

(Actually maybe not yet, but soon lol)

Lucien smiled. "Alright. Let's eat, then." he said.