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

Lucien nodded, and lay down, pulling Aki with him.

(I was thinking a week or so?)

(Sounds good.)

Aki giggles quietly, snuggling into his chest and sighing happily.

Lucien pulled the blankets over them, smiling lightly. He kissed Aki's cheek softly, and tugged him closer.

Aki smiled softly, his eye shutting as he curled into the others warmth. "Thank you." He whispers.

Lucien smiled again, holding Aki close. "Of course." He replied softly, kissing the top of Aki's head softly.

Aki leaned into the affection. He had rarely left Luciens side since the death of his master, finding the thoughts often came to his head… Those horrible, horrible thoughts.

Lucien closed his eyes, and kept holding the other male as close as he could. He didn't want to let go. Not now, and…maybe not ever.

Aki sighed happily as he snuggled into Lucien. He loved how tightly the other gripped him, soaking in his warmth. "Thank you." He whispers.

Lucien smiled at him. "You're welcome." he replied softly.

(Time skip?)

(sure)

(Alright, to when? And is that a Hamilton reference in your username, or is that just me? And if you need to talk feel free to hit me with a DM)

(Idk. Maybe the next day? And haha no, it's actually a reference to "Icarus" by Bastille lol, though I can see why you might think it's a Hamilton reference. I…don't really need to talk, if you're worried I'm not doing well? I'm fine, I just fell in love with the song and wanted to use it. But thank you anyways)

(Oh! Of course love! And yeah, let's skip to the next day. Although I have an idea if you want to hear it. It would happen a little before or after the ball depending on timing.)

(Alright. Ooh fire away, then!)

(So, basically what I was thinking is that Aki attempts to bring Renee I can't do the accents for the life of me since my computer hates me but in order to do that, he lost most of his memories, and had half of his heart taken. Now he has bonds with the devil that will come and haunt him later on in the rp. Does that sound good?)

(OOH that sounds really cool!! Does he succeed in bringing back René or not? And don't worry about the accent thing)

(Yeah, he does. Unless you don't want him to. I figured it was a way Aki could try and help Lucien feel better. Plus necromancy is forbidden, so Aki would get himself in some deep shit.)

(Ooooh that sounds super fun! Well not fun, but…you know what I mean lol. So we can definitely do that)

(Lol sounds good. Before or after the ball? I was thinking after, so that Lucien and the King could still have their argument.)

(Lol. After is probably the best idea, yeah. Do you wanna just skip straight to the ball instead, then?)

(Sure)

(Alrighty. Want me to do it?)

(Yes please)

(Alright!)

The day of the ball had dawned sunny and beautiful, though Lucien felt far from it. It was only an hour until the ball now, and he felt sick. He would have to pick women that would be good queens tonight, and then make further narrowing down later. But he didn't want a queen. He wanted…he wanted a king. He wanted…Aki. He had already changed into a fresh suit, his hair brushed neatly.

Aki wasn't sure how he felt about the ball. He was excited to mingle with people, but at the same time… This ball was for Lucien to choose a bride. Which meant that this would be the last day Aki got to be affectionate with Lucien. He ruffled his pure white hair, his ears twitching a little. He tucked his tail away before glancing at himself in the mirror. He was wearing a long robe, the one his master wore when he was master magician. He looked over himself. Somehow wearing Zephyr's old robe made him feel better, like his old master was close to him.

Lucien looked over at Aki, tugging on the sleeves of his shirt. I can't do this. He closed his eyes for a moment before walking over to the other male and tucking his arms around Aki from behind. He leaned his chin on Aki's shoulder. "I don't want to do this." he said softly. He meant the ball, not hugging the man that he…that he loved.

Aki shut his eyes, taking a deep breath. He needed to relax. He needed to calm himself down. He instantly leaned into Lucien, a small sigh leaving his lips. "Neither do I…" He whispers, looking up at the other. He turns around to face him and kiss his lips gently. He looked up at the other, a tear slipping down his cheek.

Lucien gently wiped the tear away, his own eyes heavy and reluctant. He knew better than to cry, though. "You'll still…no matter what happens tonight, we can still…" he didn't know how to say what he meant. He hugged Aki close, closing his eyes. "You'll stay with me still, right?" he asked softly. "Please?"

Aki leaned into his hand, holding it as he tried to gather himself. He hugged Lucien tightly before nodding. "Of course I'll stay, as long as you'll have me." He whispers as he stayed close to the other. "I promise." He whispers.