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

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

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"W-we can stay… It's your ball…" He whispers as he hides in the others shoulder. He wanted to leave, but he felt like Lucien's father would disapprove.

"No. We can leave if you want to." Lucien replied, holding Aki as close as he could. "I don't want to make you stay if you don't want to. You're my priority. Not this ball."

Aki hesitated before saying quietly. "Then… can we leave…?" He whispers, looking up at Lucien. He kissed the other gratefully, his eyes shutting as he tried to ease himself. "L-Let's go…"

Lucien nodded. "Yeah." He replied. He took Aki's hand, kissing the other male back and pulling away. "Where do you want to go, love?" He asked softly.

"Anywhere but here." He whispers as he looks up at the other, a small and weak smile on his lips. "Maybe your room? Or where it's quiet."

"The gardens?" Lucien suggested, gently leading Aki away from the party, keeping a careful eye on the other male. "We can go wherever you want to, though."

Aki nods. "The gardens sound nice…" He mumbles, wiping at his eyes. He felt tired, sad, and frankly he was terrified. What if he was forced away from Lucien? What if the girl was right? What of he was only here because he knew magic. He leaned into the other, those awful thoughts rolling around in his head.

"I love you." He murmured as he led Aki to the gardens. "That won't change, I swear."

Aki looked up and nods, leaning into his side. "Okay…" he whispers, his eyes shutting as he tried to keep the tears from falling. Why was he so weak? He was such a cry baby… He sighed and held tightly to Luciens hand.

Lucien kissed the top of Aki's head, and led him out into the gardens. The moon was out now, and cast its silvery light down onto them.

Aki gazed around the garden, his eyes soft as he did so. "Was… was Rene buried in the garden?" He asks after a moment, his eyes downcast. He bit his lower lip, trying not to think about Zephyr's death.

Lucien blinked. "Oh. Uhm…no. He was buried near my mother." He replied softly, giving Aki a quick smile.

Aki nods, seeming to be in deep thought. "He was eight… Correct? I'm sorry if I'm asking painful questions…" He whispers. "You don't have to answer them… I just…" He bit his lip, going back into thought.

"Yeah. He was." Lucien replied slowly. "But…why all the questions? And it's not…painful, anymore. Not that much."

Aki hesitated. "Just… Just curious is all." He mutters before turning and wrapping his arms around Lucien's waist and snuggling into his chest. "I'm sorry…" He whispers.

"It's okay." Lucien replied, kissing the top of Aki's head. He held the other male close, closing his eyes.

Aki leaned into the affection, a soft happy sigh leaving his lips. He wanted to stay like this. In comfort, and with Lucien. "Now what…?" He whispered. "Your dad doesn't approve…" of me… he finished internally.

Lucien took a deep breath. "Fuck him." he muttered. "I don't care if he doesn't approve. He can stuff it up his ass."

He giggled weakly at that. "Sounds interesting. I would much more prefer- Never mind." He turned a soft pink color, just cuddling into Lucien's chest.

"Prefer what?" He asked, arching an eyebrow at Aki with a smile. He held Aki close, smiling at him.

Aki shook his head. "No… It's embarrasing." He mutters, a bright pink color taking over his cheeks. "IwasgoingtosayIcouldstuffitupmyassbutthat'sweirdandI'msorry." He rushed, clinging to Lucien's shirt. "Please don't be mad at me."

Lucien laughed a little, holding Aki close. "Why would I be mad at you?" He replied with a smile, kissing the top of Aki's head. "And as for that…maybe someday." He laughed again.

Aki felt a little more relieved, but the blush didn't falter. He leaned into the gentle affections before laughing quietly after hearing Lucien laugh. He nuzzled into the others shoulder, a sweet sigh leaving his lips.

Lucien smiled again, and gently tipped Aki's head up and kissed him gently.

Aki looked up at the other, his eyes shining brightly before he leaned into the kiss, his arms wrapping fully around Lucien's neck.