You think you scare me just because you're Fae?

Abrose shivered slightly, burying his face in Easton's chest. He breathed a small laugh and nodded, the idea of making new memories with the one he loved truely making him excited for the move. He gently cupped Easton's cheek and kissed him back, lingering slightly before pulling back to gaze up at him. "thank you, Easton." He murmured, hugging him close. "I love you too, he whispered, breathing in the Fae's scent and relaxing in his hold. "Can we stay like this a bit longer?" He asked, knowing they had to finish their packing but Abrose wasn't sure how much more he could take that day without breaking down again.

Mel shortly ce back cradling a guitar case in his arms. "I hope this is alright." He knelt down on the ground and carefully opened the shiny black case, revealing an emreld green inside with the white guitar nestled inside. The guitar itseof was simple, a creamy white body with silver around the edges. He picked it up and offered it to Nick

Abrose peeked up at the room around them, relaxing at the sight of the room. Safe, away from the Queen's destruction, with everything he could possibly need. The wall of the estate had everything he needed, the people he loved. There was no reason for him to feel so uneasy. His attention was brought back to East as he gently touched his cheek. Abrose happily leaned into the the gesture and pressed a kiss to his palm. He hummed softly as Easton rubbed his back and shifted as he stretched. He settled more comfortably in his lap. "Dear, you know you don't have to ask. No matter what, I'm more than happy to kiss you." He replied, brushing a kiss to Easton's lips. "Only sometimes?" He pouted teasingly, lightly brushing aisde Easton's hair and smiling softly.

"We've had it for years, probably decades." He replied, a smile crossing his features when he saw Nick's expression. He silently promised he'd do anything in his power to see that light in his eyes as much as possible. "Of course it's alright. If anyone has a problem with that, then they can speak to me." He shrugged, gaze trailing from Nick's eyes to his hands as they fiddled with the guitar. He sank into the seat once again, mouth parted slightly in awe as he watched, getting comfortable for his own personal performance.

Blush crept up on Abrose's cheeks as Easton leaned in close, his breath as he spoke carresing his face, even as it dropped to a low seductive whisper. His ears heated as he gladly pressed into the kiss, back arching in an attempt to get closer to Easton. He wrapped his arms around Easton, hugging a breath when the other pulled away. He giggled and pressed their lips together again, "yes you have, dear. But I could never tire hearing it over and over again." He brushed another kiss over Easton's mouth, savoring his taste. "I love you too Easton." He bumped their heads together affectionately and gently stroked his cheek with his thumb. "Any plans for our first date?" He asked softly, perking up as he heard beautiful music.

Mel couldn't remember back to when he had felt so at peace. He was constantly a bundle of tight nerves, whether it was due to keeping his family or even himself safe, even with a partner, there was always a part of him that said 'what if.' he supposed that was why he could never keep a partner for long. Mel's eyes slid closed as he listened to the beautiful music, head resting back on the loung. He blinked when the music stopped and tilted his slightly. "No, only for you to get carried away again." He replied, voice soft and relaxed."you play beautifully."

Abrose tilted his head thoughtfully, a soft smile crossing his features as he listened to Easton. A giggle bubbled up at the kisses he was receiving between each heavenly thing Easton said. It all seemed so far from now, they hadn’t even moved yet and they were already thinking about a home to live in together. Despite this, Abrose didn’t want to even imagine another future without Easton in it. He sighed breathy laugh against Easton’s hand as it trailed along his jaw. “If anything, I feel like I’d bore you with all my long rants.” He snickered lightly, pressing a gentle kiss to Easton’s Wrist as he trailed his free hand along his neck and collar bone. He returned his half-sided, heavy, love-filled gaze to Easton’s. “That sounds wonderful, my dearest. So Beautifully wonderful.” He murmured, following Easton’s hand and closing his eyes as his hair was moved aside. He arched up and pressed a slow, gentle kiss to Easton’s lips, hands twining into his hair and knotting in his shirt as he pulled his beloved face closer.

Mel nodded slightly, a serene smile on his lips as the music started again, and as Mel started to speak about his family. A laugh was hidden behind his hand as Nick explained how he had broken a guitar string, Imagining him as a young child fretting over something seemingly so simple, yet so undeniably important. He pressed an open to hand to his chest, over his hear and bowed his head. “Your father is proud.” He stated softly, his carefree smile growing soft with sadness. He sent a silent prayer to the stars above, comforted in the knowledge that Nick’s father could watch his son grow for the better. His gaze snapped to Mel’s and he gave a tilt of his head. “Me?” He managed out, curiously. He grinned and regarded Mel, honey brown eyes scanning him over. “I can’t imagine myself as someone who makes anyone feel alive. If anything, I’m more of a temporary distraction.” He shrugged and glanced away, mind racing with all those he had been with. All those who had left him for some reason or another.

Abrose whined softly as Easron pulled away and wrapped his arms around his shoulders as he sat up. "You're right, you're right." He huffed, leaning in for one more kiss. "Is it too late to go back to being non-productive?" He asked softly, giving Easton one last oleading look before shifting out if his lap to put away the last if his things into the bags.

Mel breathed a gentleman laugh and shook his head, though he could help the blush that crept up his neck and to his cheeks. "What is my magic other than an elaborate distraction?" He muttered softly, waving his hand lazily in the air to shift the room from a calm blue to a warm orangy glow, reminicant of the dawn. He needed his lips, a frown appearing on his face. "I wanted that. For you to dissapear. After what you did to Abrose I-" he shook his head and ran a distressed hand through his hair. "But that's far from what I want now. If you'll allow it, I'd be honored being more than someone temporary." He tipped his head as he watched Nick's gaze, a slight smirk on his features. He blinked as the wrong note was ayed and took a chance to glance away, trying his best to compose himself. He chuckled lightly. He leaned his elbows in his knees and gently tapped below his eyes. "Focus here dear. If all of this is too distracting, focus here." He winked and waved to the guitar, silently motioning for Nick to continue

"i think everything can fit." He said over his shoulder, setting his family's heirloom box beside everything else in his bag. "I might have to put some extra clothes in your bag but other than that I think everything else can fit in here."
He glanced back at the broken viles and withered sprouts. "Yeah, I don't think we'll be able to save any of that. We'll find replacements when he move and settle down. He gave a hopefully smile before closing his suitcase and zipping it closed.

Mel blinked at being poked, a breathy laugh rising from him. "Really? I've never had anyone describe it quite like that." He mused, his smile only growing. "I'm not entirely sure how accurate your kind words are, according to Veda, I sink like a crow." He giggled lightly and shrugged, closing his eyes as Nick started to play.

Abrose hummed softly at the kiss and lightly rested a hand against his chest. "Till I drop, huh?" He laughed softly, following Easton's gaze to the window. It was a clear, beautiful evening, one he would have been excited to go out in to harvest nocturnal blooming herbs and flowers. But now there was no need for that. His attention when as brought back towards east as he spoke, giving a confirming nod. "The ship to the southern continent usually leaves around mid day. We have until then to make it to the docks. Otherwise we'll have to wait four days for the next one to come." He murmured, giggling lightly as he watched Easton pull away and drop on to the bed. Abrose followed after and settled by his head, gently combing through Easton's hair with his his fingers. "Shower first my dear. It may be the only one you get in the next few days." He cooed softly, gently tracing Easton's features.

A flicker of a smile crossed Mel's features "then you the first to say so." He muttered, voice soft and low as he took a rare moment to fully let himself relax, both in mind and body. His breath even out and he let his hand draped over the edge of the lounge go limp. With his fae senses, he could hear everything, from the distant calls of birds making their way back to their nests to Nick's nearing breathing and heartbeat. Mel lazily tilted his head and opened his eyes only halfway. "And to what do I owe that lovley gaze if yours for, hm?"

"as unbelievably tempting as that offer is, my love, somehow I doubt we'd leave anytime soon." Gently brushing his thumb along his cheek before standing to find new clothes. He grabbed a comfortable shirt and pants as well as underclothes and passed them to Easton, pressing a gentle kiss to his cheek and nudging him into the bathroom. "Or you can take a quick refreshing shower and join me in bed." He smiled softly and went back to their bed, snuggling underneath the heavy sheets and nearly disappearing underneath.

Mel have an easy smile as Nick spluttered an explanation for his staring. "I don't mind having all of your undivided attention, dear." He laughed softly, resting his head against his hand, his cheek pressed into his lam. "You don't have tobworry about that. Believe me, I've been through weirder interactions than being attracted to someone who attempted to get my friend murdered, believe it or not." He shrugged nonchalantly, refusing to look at Nick in the eyes as he shifted in his seat

Abrose peeked out from underneath the covers. "One mention of cuddling for the night and you take one of the fastest showers in the world, huh?" He teased, scooting over in the bed to make room. "I don't mind at all darling. C'mere." He reached up and made grabby hands towards Easton. "I'll always want to cuddle with you sweetheart." He cooed, gently tugging at Easton's shirt to draw him closer.

Mel shyly nodded, fidgeting with his hands. "I do. But not just only in looks! I hope I don't come off that shallow, that's not my intent." He added quickly, blinking at Nick's response. "Admittedly you didn't make it subtle but I didn't want to say anything on case my assumptions were wrong." He breathed a laugh and nodded "I wouldn't mind at all. It gives me a chance to hear your beautiful paying." He smiled and nodded his head. "Believe me, being constantly surrounded by mated individuals can get tiresome for a lonesome male. Though I'm glad for those two, they seem very happy together."

Abrose happily wrapped Easton in a secure hug, hands coming to rest in Easton's hair and upper back. "I feel calm around you. You're my comfort person." He admitted with a smile, as he started to run his fingers through Easton's hair. He laughed softly and kissed back, gently cupping the back of Easton's head. "You're allowed to take longer shower's dear. I'm not going anywhere, I promise." He teased, massaging Easton's head.

Mel have a light laugh. "You refected him because you weren't interested in being with him personally or him as another male far?" He questioned, not out of judgment but out of curiosity. He shrugged slightly "I think we would have met one way or another. Even if Easton wasn't interested in Abrose romantically, I feel like you both would have pissed me off enough that we would have inadvertently met. Though maybe not as pleasantly." He flicked his gaze up towards Mel's and gave a small smile. "A joy? So you're into others telling you what to do in a life or death situation?" He quirked an eyebrow and gave a sly smile

Abrose huffed a laugh, leaning forwards to press a kiss to Easton's head. "So I'm your peanut butter to your jelly? That's adorably, if not a bit weirdly sweet my dear." He have a soft smile and started to ever so gently pet the bridge if Easton's nose. "I love you too, Easton. I'll try my love." He murmured, shifting on his side and curling around Easton for warmth. He tugged the blanket over them and slowly drifted off to sleep.

Mel simply hummed and nodded slightly. "I guess you're right. I wish we would have met differently. You're an intriguing individual Nick." He murmured, hiding a yawn behind his hand. "Hm, it is getting late. Would you rather I sleep here? I wouldn't mind the company." He asked, ignoring the heat rising to his cheeks. "Not together, of course. You there and I'd sleep here but in the same room…"

Abrose didn't sleep as well as he had wanted to that night, dispite being with easton. His dreams were plagued with images of fire and his family. Throughout the night, he found himself hugging Easton, needing the reassurance if not being alone. Eventually, he was able to relax enough to sleep peacefully, only waking when the first few rays of sunshine shine through their large window. He sighed softly and snuggled close to Easton, a small smile tugging at his lips. "I could definitely get used to this." murmured, peppering Easton in kisses and nuzzling him, content with staying in bed with the one he loved so much.

Mel pouted softly, not sure why he was having such a reaction to being around Nick. He's had plenty of other people in his home, more than he'd like to admit. Despite that, he had always carried a confidence that had kept some part of him separate from all his relationships. But with Nick, he felt like he didn't need that facade of confidence, nor did he want to have a wall separating his true emotions and thoughts. He nodded slowly, also unused to the slower pacing that this was taking. He had to remind himself this wasn't like his onenight or month long relationships. Thsibwas a friendship, at least the start of one and he was genuinely happy to explore that further without the looming expectations of sexual intamacy. "Maybe tomorrow you'll be well enough to walk around a bit." He have a small, hopeful smile before slipping out of the room to find extra blankets and pillows as well as to take a quick shower and change into something more comfortable to sleep in

"waking up to you every morning, sweetheart." Abrose hummed, tilting his head up to let Easton kiss him. His eyes fluttered shut as Easton's hands ghosted over his skin. Shivering in delight, he curled up closer and gently nuzzled Easton's brow. "I've been breaking the law for years now, dearest. What more harm could I possibly do by unconditionally loving you?" He asked softly, renting his free hand against Easton's chest, right over his heart.

Mel pressed his back again his door the moment he got to his room. He huffed a laugh to himself as he slowly slide to the floor and cradled his head in his hands. "What are you truly doing Melisande? You should be focused on Abrose and getting your family to safety. Not some fae ex-sentinal who can play the guitar." He growled, slowly shoving himself off the floor. Even if he is devastatingly handsome and could make you bend with a single word. Mel sighed as he pulled PJs and a thick fur blanket from the closet. "You truly are a pathetic mess." He muttered, shutting the closet with his hip

“No, don’t say that dear. I don’t know what I’d do if I caused any harm to you.” Abrose pleaded, turning their linked hands together and pressing a kiss of his own to the back of his hand. He broke out into a soft smile. "Beautiful is not what I'd describe myself when waking up. More like a dishevelled slightly pissy mess. Consider this a rare moment." He laughed softly, moving on from Easton's hand to planting a kiss to his nose. He tilted his head curiously as he followed Easton's gaze to his hand resting against his chest. He lifted it slightly, fearing he had pressed to hard against an injury. "I'm sorry! I didn't-" his apologies were drowned out as Easton pulled abrose down into a tender kisses. Abrose flailed about for a bit, trying not to put all his weight onto Easton, just in case he really was hurt somewhere.

"and where are you going?" Mel fliched as he reluctantly turned to Kira. He had tried his best to take a discreet shower so as to not disturb anyone else. Now dressed in a night tunic and pants he was now trying to sneak back to Nick's room.
"Bringing more blankets to Nick." He replied smoothly, lifting his armful of fur blanket.
Kira gave her young Lord and sharp glare. "The blankets and yourself, correct?"
Mel's lips turned down into a frown. "That is none of your concern. But if you must know, yes. I am keeping company tonight." He refused to let the rush of heat over power his statements. He refused to be embarrassed by the desire to be by Nick's side.
Kira crossed her arms over her chest, "it wouldn't happen to be for keeping his bed warm, would it."
A low growl tore through Mel's throat, the hallway around him falling pitch black. No one, not even Veda would have stepped that far. They all knew how Mel felt about his romantic escapades, despite his choice to continue searching for the right one, no matter how broken his heart got. "As I've said before. That is none of your concern-"
"It is if every male that comes into your life breaks your heart Mel!" Kira cut in, dating a step forwards. Mel glared away, not wanting to think Nick the same as those who he had slept with. "No matter what happens to me. You know you, and everyone under my care, come first. My family comes first." He whispered, gently touching he wall closest to him to reilluminate the hall. "I will do anything to protect the ones I love. That includes putting my own heart second." He straightened, no longer angry, just extremely tired. "Go to Esther. Sleep well." He gave a soft smile as he slowly turned back towards Nick's room

"you had me worried I had hurt you." He whined, gladley curling in Easton's lap, tugging the covers along with him to maintain the pocket of warmth. He purred softly at the gentle touches. "And I love you, my beautiful creature." Abrose murmured, his free hand pressing gently against Easton's jaw. "Really? It more seemed you liked teasing me. Even when I wasn't in the best mood you still somehow found a way to make me smile, against my better judgement." He laughed softly as he remembered back to how they met, and to how Wastonnhad continuously came back to the store, even after Abrose had thought he'd stay away.

Mel flicked his tires gaze up as he entered Nick's temporary room. "If you heard then you also must know that I have no intention of leaving. Unless you request my absence, I wish to remain here with you." Nick replied gently, focused on arranging the couch until it was time his liking before finally turning to Nick with the extra blanket in his arms. He crouch in front of Nick's lounge and gently rested a hand overtop Nick's. "While I do appreciate your concern, you dont need to worry about your position here. You are my guest and thus under my care. If anyone has a problem with it, i will see that it gets resolved. All you need to worry about is resting and preparing for the move." He reassured, giving Nick's hand a gentle squeeze before spreading out the blanket at the base of Nick's makeshift bed, in case he needed more warmth. "Sleep well dear, I'll see you.in the morning." He murmured softly, offering a gentle smile before he strode over to his own bed and settled down.