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

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

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Lucien kissed him softly, mouth lingering against Aki's, before he pulled away again. "Are you sure?" he asked, looking at Aki.

Aki kisses him back slowly, sighing happily. "Y-Yeah. I'm sure." He whispers.

Lucien nodded. "Alright." he led Aki and René out of the King's room, and through the hallways.

Aki follows after them, holding on tightly to Lucien's hand. He stumbled a little, but managed to keep up. He had no idea where he was, but he trusted Lucien to guide him.

Lucien led Aki and René back to the bedroom, sending René to the bed, and looked at Aki. "How many blankets do you want? And are you sure you're okay with the couch? Because I can take it."

Aki shook his head. "Just one is fine…" He mutters softly, holding onto Lucien's hand. "I can take the couch. It's fine." He whispers before nuzzling into his side. "It'll be fine."

Lucien nodded a little, kissing the top of Aki's head again. "Alright. If you're sure." He replied softly.

Aki smiled slightly before nodding. "Yeah…" He slowly reached up to the others face, his thumbs running along Luciens cheeks. He felt the others lips before leaning forward to set a soft kiss to his lips. "I love you."

Lucien kissed Aki softly, holding him close. "I love you too." he murmured. "Thank you." he closed his eyes, trailing his lips down to Aki's jaw.

Aki leaned into him, sighing softly. He loved feeling the others warmth, loved feeling him close. "Could you guide me to the couch?" He whispers. "And what are you thankful for?" He laughs softly, nuzzling into his side.

Lucien nodded a little, helping Aki over to the couch. "Yeah. And I am thankful for you, love." he replied softly. "Because I don't know what I ever did to deserve you."

He smiled a little before kissing his cheek. He slowly lowered himself onto the couch, nuzzling into the soft cushions. He smiled at the other, or at least in his general direction.

Lucien ran a hand through Aki's hair. "You alright if I go now?" he asked softly.

Aki leaned into his hand, kissing his palm. "Yeah…" He whispers before settling into the couch. He was exhausted, his body giving into the lure of sleep.

Lucien headed to his bed, and lay down, looking at René and drinking in his brothers presence.

(Sounds good)

Aki had slept rather restlessly, Nightmare after nightmare appearing in his sleep. The one that woke him up in a cold sweat was when he faced Zephyr, his eyes sunken and filled with hatred as he raised a blood soaked hand and pointed wordlessly at Aki. When Aki woke the world was dark, the sun barely rising. But he could not see the beautiful sunrise yet to happen. He choked, sobbing into his hand. He reached desperately for Luciens warmth, but remembered he had told Lucien he would sleep on the couch. That only made him stem his noises more, knowing that they were probably still asleep.

Lucien awoke after a while, stretching and letting out a soft, lazy groan. He looked to his side for Aki, then realized that Aki wasn't next to him. René was. The young boy was still asleep, curled in a little ball. Lucien glanced over at the couch.

Aki curled in on himself, his knees to his chest, his chin on his knees. His pearly white eyes seemed to stare at the wall opposite of him, he could do nothing more then suffer in silence. He chose this. This was his consequence.

Lucien got up, walking over to Aki and crouching beside him. He put a hand on the other boy's shoulder. "You awake?" he asked softly.

(Thank you love. I'm a bit better now.)

Aki flinched before slowly turning to face the sound of Lucien's voice, slowly moving his trembling hands towards his love. "Lu-Lucien? I-It's so dark.." He whispers, "Where are you…?"