Alfarinn smiled at the whispered words and the hands gently pulling him forward. Watching Thaddeus was always a pleasant activity to begin with, seeing him naked in his bed was truly enjoyable. He kicked off his shoes and moved closer.
There was a pleasurable anticipation that came with being kissed while slender fingers lightly tugged at his waistline. He returned his lover's caresses with fervor, finding that their lack of time was beginning to add a hurried sort of excitement to his actions.
[You know, I was right, you do look quite nice against the sheets.]
Once free of his clothing, Alfarinn lowered himself gently on top of his companion. He ran his lips from Thaddeus's ear to his shoulder in a trail of light kisses and teasing nips, occasionally adding short licks as his tasted his lover's skin.
Not looking up, Alfarinn reached out and arm and felt for the side table. Reaching into the drawer he pulled out the small tube inside and set it down on the bed. Smiling against his lover's skin, he turned his head just enough to be understood.
"I am -always- optimistic, presumptuous and audacious."
Picking up a few things (invitation only)
Alfarinn stood outside of the impressive glass and steel towers and looked up with a sigh of momentary contentment. Smiling at his companion, he reached out and laced his hand in Thaddeus's. He loved this place, had seen it being built from the ground up, had watched it change with the times and now marveled at its modern exterior over its older surface. The facade was so ironically like his own, something shiny and new covering something so very old.
"So.." He grinned in amusement. "Want a quick tour?"
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus moaned softly at the weight of Alfarinn's tall lean form over top of him, wrapping his arms around his lover and holding tight enough to take his own breath away as his neck was lavished with attention. Not even attempting to keep still, he sighed and arched into Alfarinn, his increasingly heated skin drinking in his lover's cool touch.
[Perhaps gray is my color.]
He shivered in anticipation at the words spoken softly against his neck and turned to see just what Alfarinn had retrieved, though he felt he could make a fairly safe guess. Growing all the more thrilled at the idea, he reached out and pulled the small tube to his hip, feeling the coolness against his flushed skin before reaching up to tangle his hands in Alfarinn's hair and kiss him firmly.
He had thought to say something more elaborate but settled for a more succinct statement of approval, half growled and breathless as he broke the kiss.
"Good."Â?
Coming to the end of his patience with remarkable speed, he pulled his hands out of Alfarinn's hair and picked up the now somewhat warmer tube from where it had rested at his side. Reaching around Alfarinn with his other hand, he managed to get the container open and coat his fingertips while occupying his mouth with the ever important task of nibbling along his lover's neck and shoulder. He warmed the gel on the palm of his hand before reaching through the small amount of space between their two bodies and taking Alfairnn's cool hard length in warm slick fingers. Placing the tube within easy reach but far enough away to prevent either of them accidentally rolling on it, he then rested his hand on one hip as he stroked with the other.
"You're not the only one."Â?
[Perhaps gray is my color.]
He shivered in anticipation at the words spoken softly against his neck and turned to see just what Alfarinn had retrieved, though he felt he could make a fairly safe guess. Growing all the more thrilled at the idea, he reached out and pulled the small tube to his hip, feeling the coolness against his flushed skin before reaching up to tangle his hands in Alfarinn's hair and kiss him firmly.
He had thought to say something more elaborate but settled for a more succinct statement of approval, half growled and breathless as he broke the kiss.
"Good."Â?
Coming to the end of his patience with remarkable speed, he pulled his hands out of Alfarinn's hair and picked up the now somewhat warmer tube from where it had rested at his side. Reaching around Alfarinn with his other hand, he managed to get the container open and coat his fingertips while occupying his mouth with the ever important task of nibbling along his lover's neck and shoulder. He warmed the gel on the palm of his hand before reaching through the small amount of space between their two bodies and taking Alfairnn's cool hard length in warm slick fingers. Placing the tube within easy reach but far enough away to prevent either of them accidentally rolling on it, he then rested his hand on one hip as he stroked with the other.
"You're not the only one."Â?
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn watched Thaddeus with mild surprise when he took the tube and warmed it against his skin. There was little time to reflect on it however before he was pulled down into another deep and satisfying kiss that caused everything else to flee from his thoughts.
He remembered again when his normally eloquent companion pronounced the situation "good" in a way that left Alfarinn feeling that the word was wholly inadequate to describe the current state of affairs, not that he cared to argue with Thaddeus looking and sounding so desirable as he did.
Even watching his lover and knowing with pleased certainty where Thaddeus was headed there was still a gasp of surprise as that warm hand slid along him in even strokes.
"I... see that."
He smiled and lifted one of his companion's legs to his shoulder and kissed lightly down it before pulling Thaddeus's hand away from him and raising his companion's other leg up and placing it against him.
Alfarinn paused a moment to simply enjoy the feel of Thaddeus this way before taking his companion's slick fingers and sliding them along Thaddeus's own length, curling his hand gently over his lover's.
With a grin, he said.
"Hang on to that, don't lose it."
before pulling his hand away and wrapping it around one of his lover's thighs, using the other to help him ease himself slowly into his companion, pausing once done for his companion to adjust and to place his hand once more over Thaddeus's and giding it in long even strokes.
He remembered again when his normally eloquent companion pronounced the situation "good" in a way that left Alfarinn feeling that the word was wholly inadequate to describe the current state of affairs, not that he cared to argue with Thaddeus looking and sounding so desirable as he did.
Even watching his lover and knowing with pleased certainty where Thaddeus was headed there was still a gasp of surprise as that warm hand slid along him in even strokes.
"I... see that."
He smiled and lifted one of his companion's legs to his shoulder and kissed lightly down it before pulling Thaddeus's hand away from him and raising his companion's other leg up and placing it against him.
Alfarinn paused a moment to simply enjoy the feel of Thaddeus this way before taking his companion's slick fingers and sliding them along Thaddeus's own length, curling his hand gently over his lover's.
With a grin, he said.
"Hang on to that, don't lose it."
before pulling his hand away and wrapping it around one of his lover's thighs, using the other to help him ease himself slowly into his companion, pausing once done for his companion to adjust and to place his hand once more over Thaddeus's and giding it in long even strokes.
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus smiled in anticipation as Alfarinn rested one leg, then the other, on his shoulders, enjoying the feel of stretched muscles made flexible by years of fencing. Raising one eyebrow when Alfarinn moved his hand to the desired position, he looked down, then back at his companion, fixing him with a look of combined amusement and incredulity. He spoke in sincere tones, though his voice, somewhat shaky with pleasure, and the smirk on his face rather gave him away.
"I don't think it's going anywhere Alfarinn."Â?
Thaddeus reflected as his eyes slid closed and his breathing went suddenly very shallow that he was, in fact, entirely content to stay right here. Moving just his thumb as Alfarinn slowly pushed into him, he let his head fall back with a satisfied sigh of perfect fulfillment. His free hand twisted in the sheets, surrounded by a curtain of hair, Alfarinn's long slender fingers joining his own...this was, he felt, exactly what they needed.
Though it was pleasant to be able to share even the less reverent sides of himself, he found he was considerably less inclined to be a wiseass in his current state. Being once again so intimately connected with his lover brought him both assurance and exhilaration, a warm mix of emotion and satisfaction, though it had the effect of somewhat reducing his coherence. For a moment he simply relaxed into the even strokes of their two hands and the feel of Alfarinn inside of him before his legs began to tremble from the effort of holding still.
Gaining some leverage with his arm, he pushed up with his hips decisively, biting down on his lip at the sensation before breathlessly speaking. He tightened his grip as he moved against his companion, hungry for more closeness.
"Alfarinn...my love..."Â?
"I don't think it's going anywhere Alfarinn."Â?
Thaddeus reflected as his eyes slid closed and his breathing went suddenly very shallow that he was, in fact, entirely content to stay right here. Moving just his thumb as Alfarinn slowly pushed into him, he let his head fall back with a satisfied sigh of perfect fulfillment. His free hand twisted in the sheets, surrounded by a curtain of hair, Alfarinn's long slender fingers joining his own...this was, he felt, exactly what they needed.
Though it was pleasant to be able to share even the less reverent sides of himself, he found he was considerably less inclined to be a wiseass in his current state. Being once again so intimately connected with his lover brought him both assurance and exhilaration, a warm mix of emotion and satisfaction, though it had the effect of somewhat reducing his coherence. For a moment he simply relaxed into the even strokes of their two hands and the feel of Alfarinn inside of him before his legs began to tremble from the effort of holding still.
Gaining some leverage with his arm, he pushed up with his hips decisively, biting down on his lip at the sensation before breathlessly speaking. He tightened his grip as he moved against his companion, hungry for more closeness.
"Alfarinn...my love..."Â?
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn grinned at Thaddeus's observation, adding only one more statement before subsiding into a more serious enjoyment of their current activity.
"I don't know, it might. I think we should hold onto it... just in case."
He slowly leaned forward, moving closer to Thaddeus but making certain he wasn't stretching his companion's considerably flexible body too quickly. Alfarinn breathed in through his teeth as Thaddeus pushed against him.
[Beloved]
He sent, not trusting his own voice to speak. Taking the hint, he slowly pulled out and pushed back in, sighing in pleasure, he paused to enjoy the feel of Thaddeus around him before beginning to move in steady rhythm.
They had no time for teasing slowness and he knew the quicker pace would rob him of all control too soon for his tastes but there was also a fevered passion about pushing so quickly, stealing this moment for themselves.
Alfarinn leaned his head against Thaddeus's leg, rubbing his cheek along it affectionately even as he pushed their hands at a faster rate to match his thrusts.
"I don't know, it might. I think we should hold onto it... just in case."
He slowly leaned forward, moving closer to Thaddeus but making certain he wasn't stretching his companion's considerably flexible body too quickly. Alfarinn breathed in through his teeth as Thaddeus pushed against him.
[Beloved]
He sent, not trusting his own voice to speak. Taking the hint, he slowly pulled out and pushed back in, sighing in pleasure, he paused to enjoy the feel of Thaddeus around him before beginning to move in steady rhythm.
They had no time for teasing slowness and he knew the quicker pace would rob him of all control too soon for his tastes but there was also a fevered passion about pushing so quickly, stealing this moment for themselves.
Alfarinn leaned his head against Thaddeus's leg, rubbing his cheek along it affectionately even as he pushed their hands at a faster rate to match his thrusts.
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Smiling in pleasure at the feel of his companion's weight slowly pushing his legs downward, Thaddeus opened his eyes to meet Alfarinn's and felt them widen as his lover smoothly thrust into him.
He sighed his approval at the quickened pace as Alfarinn moved against him and the world seemed to disappear, leaving the brush of hair on his thigh, the weight of his lover against him, the sounds of their breathing and the beating of his heart. Alfarinn could bring him to that point of pleasurable oblivion in a way that nothing else could, and knowing his companion was right there with him made the experience all the more amazing.
He rocked his hips against Alfarinn, rising up to meet him with eagerness as their passion increased, quite beyond himself and loving every moment of it. The heat of his own hand and the coolness of Alfarinn's stroking him in time were rather quickly bringing him to the edge without the slightest chance of return, and he could not possibly have minded less.
[Alfarinn...you're amazing]
His eyes slipped close once more as he let the incredible sensations overwhelm him.
He sighed his approval at the quickened pace as Alfarinn moved against him and the world seemed to disappear, leaving the brush of hair on his thigh, the weight of his lover against him, the sounds of their breathing and the beating of his heart. Alfarinn could bring him to that point of pleasurable oblivion in a way that nothing else could, and knowing his companion was right there with him made the experience all the more amazing.
He rocked his hips against Alfarinn, rising up to meet him with eagerness as their passion increased, quite beyond himself and loving every moment of it. The heat of his own hand and the coolness of Alfarinn's stroking him in time were rather quickly bringing him to the edge without the slightest chance of return, and he could not possibly have minded less.
[Alfarinn...you're amazing]
His eyes slipped close once more as he let the incredible sensations overwhelm him.
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn looked down, his eyes nearly closed and his hair falling onto Thaddeus's chest, curling into silken pools of white blonde hair that shivered and slid with their movements. He ran his tongue slowly over his bottom lip in an absent minded gesture of focus. The feeling of going so quickly over the edge caused a part of him to want to slow down and another part to rush headlong into that oblivion without a second thought. He worried briefly that he would be moving too quickly for Thaddeus but his lover seemed to share his frenzied passion.
Alfarinn moaned softly at the sensation of being inside Thaddeus, seeming to go deeper with each firm thrust. It was quickly becoming very different from the slow careful teasing that characterized their past experience together but this, he found was just as good to him and through the bond was assured that it was enjoyed by his lover as well.
Thaddeus's words almost caused him to pause from the slight shock and self depreciation that immediately ran through his mind. Alfarinn would have said that Thaddeus was the one that was so overwhelmingly amazing, so wonderful and perfect. He smiled then realizing that he felt the same awkwardness and disbelief that Thaddeus seemed to feel every time Alfarinn pronounced him "perfect", there was an instant need to demure that though it seemed strange still seemed to be common behavior. He fought hard to accept that his lover found him as truly remarkable as he believed Thaddeus to be...which truly awed him because that was quite remarkable indeed. Still he sent and was firmly convinced that he was only
[Amazing because I'm with you.]
Alfarinn moaned softly at the sensation of being inside Thaddeus, seeming to go deeper with each firm thrust. It was quickly becoming very different from the slow careful teasing that characterized their past experience together but this, he found was just as good to him and through the bond was assured that it was enjoyed by his lover as well.
Thaddeus's words almost caused him to pause from the slight shock and self depreciation that immediately ran through his mind. Alfarinn would have said that Thaddeus was the one that was so overwhelmingly amazing, so wonderful and perfect. He smiled then realizing that he felt the same awkwardness and disbelief that Thaddeus seemed to feel every time Alfarinn pronounced him "perfect", there was an instant need to demure that though it seemed strange still seemed to be common behavior. He fought hard to accept that his lover found him as truly remarkable as he believed Thaddeus to be...which truly awed him because that was quite remarkable indeed. Still he sent and was firmly convinced that he was only
[Amazing because I'm with you.]
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus opened his eyes at Alfarinn's response, unsure of what he would say but compelled to keep that connection of sending open. He found himself, however, at a loss for words and instead regarded his companion with something like awe. The sight of eyelids lowered to nearly closed, long blonde hair falling all around them, brushing softly over pale skin and flowing off strong shoulders; his love, moving into him, touching him, closer and closer, seemed to rob him of any coherence. Only half aware of what he was saying and simply wanting to convey the overwhelming affection he felt in this moment, he sent:
[...stunningly beautiful...]
Realizing that he had somehow become rather sidetracked from saying anything more sensible, he reached up, sliding the hand that had twisted itself in the sheets up Alfarinn's arm to his shoulder. Stretching up and pulling his companion down at the same time, he kissed Alfarinn with a softness in pleasant contrast to their somewhat more urgent movements, sucking gently on his lover's lower lip before pulling back.
[Amazing together, then.]
He could not remember closing his eyes, though he must have, as blinding white pleasure overtook him. He let his head fall back onto the bed, gasping, keeping one hand around the back of Alfarinn's neck as his other hand slowed and waves of pleasure coursed through him, hoping with the last of his awareness that his lover was not far behind.
[...stunningly beautiful...]
Realizing that he had somehow become rather sidetracked from saying anything more sensible, he reached up, sliding the hand that had twisted itself in the sheets up Alfarinn's arm to his shoulder. Stretching up and pulling his companion down at the same time, he kissed Alfarinn with a softness in pleasant contrast to their somewhat more urgent movements, sucking gently on his lover's lower lip before pulling back.
[Amazing together, then.]
He could not remember closing his eyes, though he must have, as blinding white pleasure overtook him. He let his head fall back onto the bed, gasping, keeping one hand around the back of Alfarinn's neck as his other hand slowed and waves of pleasure coursed through him, hoping with the last of his awareness that his lover was not far behind.
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn felt, on top of all the other sensations, a sense of comfort and affection brought on by his lover's sentiments and there was an understanding of just how much Thaddeus saw in him. It was humbling and inspiring at the same time that someone as wonderful as his Anantya could care for him and see that much good in him.
He smiled at the soft kiss that ended with that gentle tug on his lip. A part of him wanted to close his eyes and be lost in the sensations but another part could not bare the thought of not watching their combined hands and his lover moving against him.
Thaddeus lost in pleasure had to be one of the most beautiful things he had ever seen and Alfarinn was grateful for the chance to watch his lover this way for at least a brief moment before he was too overwhelmed to truly appreciate it. Of course seeing Thaddeus with his back arched and his eyes closed in ecstasy was just too much for him to withstand and between that amazing sight and his lover's shudders of pleasure, Alfarinn was quickly pushed over the edge. He wrapped his arms around Thaddeus's legs and held on as he succumbed to the waves of bliss, himself.
Once he came back to his senses, Alfarinn pulled away and gently lowered his companion's legs. With a content sigh, he took a moment to lay next to Thaddeus, his head on his lover's shoulder.
" You are remarkable you know."
He smiled at the soft kiss that ended with that gentle tug on his lip. A part of him wanted to close his eyes and be lost in the sensations but another part could not bare the thought of not watching their combined hands and his lover moving against him.
Thaddeus lost in pleasure had to be one of the most beautiful things he had ever seen and Alfarinn was grateful for the chance to watch his lover this way for at least a brief moment before he was too overwhelmed to truly appreciate it. Of course seeing Thaddeus with his back arched and his eyes closed in ecstasy was just too much for him to withstand and between that amazing sight and his lover's shudders of pleasure, Alfarinn was quickly pushed over the edge. He wrapped his arms around Thaddeus's legs and held on as he succumbed to the waves of bliss, himself.
Once he came back to his senses, Alfarinn pulled away and gently lowered his companion's legs. With a content sigh, he took a moment to lay next to Thaddeus, his head on his lover's shoulder.
" You are remarkable you know."
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus kissed the top of Alfarinn's head before resting his cheek on soft pale hair, sighing in contentment as he ran his hand down his lover's back. At his companion's remarks he pulled Alfarinn closer and stilled his movements, simply holding tightly for a moment.
[I love you.]
A surge of fierce protectiveness ran through him as he looked down on Alfarinn's resting form and realized with more certainty than ever that he could not bear to lose this man. A part of him wondered what on earth he was thinking, going to the club tonight, putting Alfarinn in direct danger this way when anyone in their right mind would be protecting their loved ones, not putting them in the line of fire.
Alfarinn was in danger entirely because of him. It was all well and good to state that they were in this together, and Thaddeus knew there was no way around that, but he also knew who would be responsible should anything happen to his love. The possibility of Alfarinn being hurt was more deeply frightening to him than the thought of his own demise, and anything worse than that was simply unthinkable. It was almost too much to stand, and a part of him wanted very much to ask Alfarinn to stay here, stay safe...but that was about as likely to happen as Alfarinn going to Sorin's apartment alone. They had both made their choices, but Thaddeus could not help but feel guilty just the same for dragging Alfarinn into this mess. There was no rationalization, no justifying what he was asking of Alfarinn, and Thaddeus realized he was simply going to have to live with that.
But there was no help on heaven or earth for anyone who hurt this man. Thaddeus was certain, as he held his companion, that he would tear apart anyone who touched his love.
Realizing he had fallen quiet, he ran his fingers down Alfarinn's hair once more before speaking softly.
"That was quite a tour."Â?
He was well aware that he could not keep his worries from his companion, and perhaps it was somewhat naïve to think he could brush them off with a lighthearted comment. Dwelling on his fears, however, served no purpose and he could think of nothing else to do but to press on. They were in this together.
[I love you.]
A surge of fierce protectiveness ran through him as he looked down on Alfarinn's resting form and realized with more certainty than ever that he could not bear to lose this man. A part of him wondered what on earth he was thinking, going to the club tonight, putting Alfarinn in direct danger this way when anyone in their right mind would be protecting their loved ones, not putting them in the line of fire.
Alfarinn was in danger entirely because of him. It was all well and good to state that they were in this together, and Thaddeus knew there was no way around that, but he also knew who would be responsible should anything happen to his love. The possibility of Alfarinn being hurt was more deeply frightening to him than the thought of his own demise, and anything worse than that was simply unthinkable. It was almost too much to stand, and a part of him wanted very much to ask Alfarinn to stay here, stay safe...but that was about as likely to happen as Alfarinn going to Sorin's apartment alone. They had both made their choices, but Thaddeus could not help but feel guilty just the same for dragging Alfarinn into this mess. There was no rationalization, no justifying what he was asking of Alfarinn, and Thaddeus realized he was simply going to have to live with that.
But there was no help on heaven or earth for anyone who hurt this man. Thaddeus was certain, as he held his companion, that he would tear apart anyone who touched his love.
Realizing he had fallen quiet, he ran his fingers down Alfarinn's hair once more before speaking softly.
"That was quite a tour."Â?
He was well aware that he could not keep his worries from his companion, and perhaps it was somewhat naïve to think he could brush them off with a lighthearted comment. Dwelling on his fears, however, served no purpose and he could think of nothing else to do but to press on. They were in this together.
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn could feel his companion's relaxation change to worries which he supposed was unavoidable but made him long to ease them if he could. Sitting up and onto his knees, Alfarinn leaned over Thaddeus and smiled
"I love you too."
He kissed his lover gently,lingering on warm soft lips before pulling back and looking down at the both of them. There was nothing to be said to change the facts and the only help he could think of was keeping them both busy, a thing they needed to be any way.
"I suppose this tour needs to include the shower rather quickly and then my closet. "
Alfarinn grinned and climbed over Thaddeus and off the bed before reaching back down and picking his companion up and carrying him into the master bathroom.
"The shower is not quite the stately affair that you have in the Manor but I think we will at least both fit in it."
He let Thaddeus down made sure there were two towels on the heated rack before turning on the water and stepping, pulling his lover in with him.
"Though I might prefer taking our time in the tub where our excessive shower habits might be forgiven I don't think we have time for that and should be as good as possible."
Alfarinn reached for the shampoo and turned back to Thaddeus.
"I admit to finding that difficult with you being so tempting."
"I love you too."
He kissed his lover gently,lingering on warm soft lips before pulling back and looking down at the both of them. There was nothing to be said to change the facts and the only help he could think of was keeping them both busy, a thing they needed to be any way.
"I suppose this tour needs to include the shower rather quickly and then my closet. "
Alfarinn grinned and climbed over Thaddeus and off the bed before reaching back down and picking his companion up and carrying him into the master bathroom.
"The shower is not quite the stately affair that you have in the Manor but I think we will at least both fit in it."
He let Thaddeus down made sure there were two towels on the heated rack before turning on the water and stepping, pulling his lover in with him.
"Though I might prefer taking our time in the tub where our excessive shower habits might be forgiven I don't think we have time for that and should be as good as possible."
Alfarinn reached for the shampoo and turned back to Thaddeus.
"I admit to finding that difficult with you being so tempting."
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus leaned up into the gentle kiss, doing his best to focus on that rather than worrying. While not feeling particularly inclined to move, he knew Alfarinn was right and they needed to get going. Fortunately his companion had his own ideas for getting them to the shower, and so the tour was continued in much the same fashion as it had begun. Thaddeus wondered if he would actually be walking through Alfarinn's quarters any time soon, but there was a genuine smile on his face as he reflected on that question. There was something undeniably tender about that lighthearted chivalrous gesture, and Thaddeus found himself quite unable to resist being charmed.
"You spoil me terribly Alfarinn."Â? Remembering the first time Alfarinn had carried him, he continued with a somewhat softer smile. "Though at least this time I didn't change into a dove and land on your shoulder."Â?
Taking in the sight of the impressive bathtub in the corner with interest, he found his footing when Alfarinn put him down and set up the shower, pulling him in afterward. He smiled and shook his head at his companion's comment, not minding the smaller enclosure in the least as it allowed him to be closer to Alfarinn.
"We shall have to add that to the list for later, then."Â? Chuckling, he continued. "And I happen to think we are being -quite- good."Â?
He took Alfarinn's free hand and kissed the inside of the wrist, allowing his lips to drag over wet skin. Turning to face the water, he leaned into Alfarinn's chest, letting the water soak his hair and run over his skin in sheets.
[I will, however, endeavor to behave. At least a little.]
"You spoil me terribly Alfarinn."Â? Remembering the first time Alfarinn had carried him, he continued with a somewhat softer smile. "Though at least this time I didn't change into a dove and land on your shoulder."Â?
Taking in the sight of the impressive bathtub in the corner with interest, he found his footing when Alfarinn put him down and set up the shower, pulling him in afterward. He smiled and shook his head at his companion's comment, not minding the smaller enclosure in the least as it allowed him to be closer to Alfarinn.
"We shall have to add that to the list for later, then."Â? Chuckling, he continued. "And I happen to think we are being -quite- good."Â?
He took Alfarinn's free hand and kissed the inside of the wrist, allowing his lips to drag over wet skin. Turning to face the water, he leaned into Alfarinn's chest, letting the water soak his hair and run over his skin in sheets.
[I will, however, endeavor to behave. At least a little.]
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn shook his head slightly at Thaddeus's statement.
"No, I don't think I do but if I should happen to spoil you in the future, well I am pretty sure that being dedicated to your happiness and... well you, gives me the right."
He looked thoughtful as he remembered that time in the sewers which seemed somehow long ago, odd that, being used to measuring short spans of time in decades and now a few months seemed like years in the past. Love did strange things to time, hastened it when you were together and, as he recalled waiting on Thaddeus in the Manor, lengthening it to nearly unbearable stretches when apart.
Thinking back on Thaddeus as a dove though brought a smile to his face.
"You startled the hell out of me but I will admit to enjoying holding you. Good thing I get to do that often now, I'd never admit to such a thing otherwise."
Alfarinn smiled at the "to do" list but was distracted by Thaddeus's kiss to the sensitive spot on his wrist. It was a gesture he always adored and one that he was happy his lover was fond of.
He began to gently wash his companion's hair when Thaddeus leaned up against him, doing his best not to linger too long on the task. Alfarinn ran his hands through it to clear away all the shampoo and then reached for a washcloth and soap. Running it over his companion long strokes and tight circles, he sent.
[Yes, I hope I can do the same...or at least misbehave quickly.]
"No, I don't think I do but if I should happen to spoil you in the future, well I am pretty sure that being dedicated to your happiness and... well you, gives me the right."
He looked thoughtful as he remembered that time in the sewers which seemed somehow long ago, odd that, being used to measuring short spans of time in decades and now a few months seemed like years in the past. Love did strange things to time, hastened it when you were together and, as he recalled waiting on Thaddeus in the Manor, lengthening it to nearly unbearable stretches when apart.
Thinking back on Thaddeus as a dove though brought a smile to his face.
"You startled the hell out of me but I will admit to enjoying holding you. Good thing I get to do that often now, I'd never admit to such a thing otherwise."
Alfarinn smiled at the "to do" list but was distracted by Thaddeus's kiss to the sensitive spot on his wrist. It was a gesture he always adored and one that he was happy his lover was fond of.
He began to gently wash his companion's hair when Thaddeus leaned up against him, doing his best not to linger too long on the task. Alfarinn ran his hands through it to clear away all the shampoo and then reached for a washcloth and soap. Running it over his companion long strokes and tight circles, he sent.
[Yes, I hope I can do the same...or at least misbehave quickly.]
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus closed his eyes and tilted his head back to avoid getting shampoo in his eyes as Alfarinn's fingers worked their way through his fine hair. He could indeed get quite spoiled by this sort of treatment, but he could hardly argue with Alfarinn's reasoning considering he felt much the same.
He had the grace to look slightly embarrassed when Alfarinn mentioned alarm at his transformation; he supposed he should have given some warning but he was just a bit jumpy at the time.
"Ah yes...I was startled myself, though I do believe it all worked out for the best."
He did his best to keep his hands to himself as Alfarinn ran the washcloth over him, though he was guilty of stealing a quick kiss or two as his companion made his way over skin. Once clean, he took the shampoo bottle and stood up on his tiptoes to reach Alfarinn's hair, tilting back his companion's chin and quite unable to resist kissing that pale neck before starting in on washing.
Thinking that perhaps they should be making more efficient use of their time, he went through a mental checklist of how things were meant to go tonight.
Then he realized that was likely going to go out the window within the first five minutes, knowing their previous experiences. There was plenty of uncertainty built into their plan as it was, and more that could go on.
He supposed they would just have to be ready for anything.
He slipped his arms around Alfarinn as he rinsed out newly cleaned hair, somewhat unwilling to give up the comforting contact of that cool skin. He had, however, promised to behave, and pulled away once Alfarinn's hair was free of shampoo. Taking a new wash cloth and soap, he ran it over Alfarinn's skin, staying close all the while.
He was not certain if his bout of quiet, which bordered on unacceptable broodiness, was the result of reality finally sinking in or just a general case of nerves. Either way, it couldn't go on lest he completely fall apart, which he just might do if he allowed himself to continue his current line of thinking.
Knowing his companion would want to wring out his hair, he stepped out of the shower and took a towel off the warm rack, holding it out to Alfarinn before taking the second one for himself. Raking his fingers through his own damp hair, he finally spoke, and was surprised to find his voice was clear and even.
"Well. I'm anxious as all get out, how about you?"Â? Smirking in an overly bright and somewhat self depreciating manner, he reached out and touched Alfarinn's cheek, letting his expression soften. "There's no telling what tonight might bring. But I'm not losing you."Â?
Saying it out loud somehow made him feel a bit better, though he knew that was rather unreasonable. He could say a lot of things and that didn't make them true, but at least he felt more determination than fear now.
He had the grace to look slightly embarrassed when Alfarinn mentioned alarm at his transformation; he supposed he should have given some warning but he was just a bit jumpy at the time.
"Ah yes...I was startled myself, though I do believe it all worked out for the best."
He did his best to keep his hands to himself as Alfarinn ran the washcloth over him, though he was guilty of stealing a quick kiss or two as his companion made his way over skin. Once clean, he took the shampoo bottle and stood up on his tiptoes to reach Alfarinn's hair, tilting back his companion's chin and quite unable to resist kissing that pale neck before starting in on washing.
Thinking that perhaps they should be making more efficient use of their time, he went through a mental checklist of how things were meant to go tonight.
Then he realized that was likely going to go out the window within the first five minutes, knowing their previous experiences. There was plenty of uncertainty built into their plan as it was, and more that could go on.
He supposed they would just have to be ready for anything.
He slipped his arms around Alfarinn as he rinsed out newly cleaned hair, somewhat unwilling to give up the comforting contact of that cool skin. He had, however, promised to behave, and pulled away once Alfarinn's hair was free of shampoo. Taking a new wash cloth and soap, he ran it over Alfarinn's skin, staying close all the while.
He was not certain if his bout of quiet, which bordered on unacceptable broodiness, was the result of reality finally sinking in or just a general case of nerves. Either way, it couldn't go on lest he completely fall apart, which he just might do if he allowed himself to continue his current line of thinking.
Knowing his companion would want to wring out his hair, he stepped out of the shower and took a towel off the warm rack, holding it out to Alfarinn before taking the second one for himself. Raking his fingers through his own damp hair, he finally spoke, and was surprised to find his voice was clear and even.
"Well. I'm anxious as all get out, how about you?"Â? Smirking in an overly bright and somewhat self depreciating manner, he reached out and touched Alfarinn's cheek, letting his expression soften. "There's no telling what tonight might bring. But I'm not losing you."Â?
Saying it out loud somehow made him feel a bit better, though he knew that was rather unreasonable. He could say a lot of things and that didn't make them true, but at least he felt more determination than fear now.
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn closed his eyes and enjoyed his partner's attentions to his hair and the rest of him, occasionally stealing glimpses of Thaddeus when he turned around for further washing. It was a comforting feeling that currently couldn't be wholly enjoyed. He wondered if after tonight they could feel even slightly less like they were on borrowed time and worried about the future.
The silence of his companion allowed his own thoughts to drift towards the coming meeting and the probably confrontation afterwards. It made him feel nervous and on edge, this waiting so close to the event was almost worse than the actual situation in which there were be less time to ponder on things that might happen. He hoped that his skills weren't rusty when it came to fighting a serious battle against a difficult foe but he could not help but feel they were, Alfarinn then had to hope that love and determination were enough to counter this killer's skill. The man had just his miserable life to lose and it was doubtful that he truly enjoyed it but Alfarinn had Thaddeus to lose and that was far more important, worth taking risks for and worth preserving at all costs.
He took the towel that was offered to him, only then realizing that he had fallen into his own brooding. Smiling gently at the sight of Thaddeus freshly clean with wet hair and water beaded on his warm skin, Alfarinn was certain he had plenty more than the Wolf to live for and protect.
He dried his hair with the towel before wrapping it around his waist. Thaddeus's words pained him for the truth that they spoke and knowing that he could not do anything to ease his companion's worry.
Alfarinn reached out to Thaddeus and wrapped his arms around him.
"Yes but we're together and we can do anything together right? Did not even Mai suggest this was so in her way? The Wolf isn't likely to be prepared for two vampires and while he is skilled two of our talent and combined age is more than enough, I should think, especially unaware."
He leaned down to run his lips over some remaining drops on Thaddeus's neck, letting them help his mouth slide over that graceful curve. Turning his head sideways, he said.
"I don't plan on being lost or losing you either. "
The silence of his companion allowed his own thoughts to drift towards the coming meeting and the probably confrontation afterwards. It made him feel nervous and on edge, this waiting so close to the event was almost worse than the actual situation in which there were be less time to ponder on things that might happen. He hoped that his skills weren't rusty when it came to fighting a serious battle against a difficult foe but he could not help but feel they were, Alfarinn then had to hope that love and determination were enough to counter this killer's skill. The man had just his miserable life to lose and it was doubtful that he truly enjoyed it but Alfarinn had Thaddeus to lose and that was far more important, worth taking risks for and worth preserving at all costs.
He took the towel that was offered to him, only then realizing that he had fallen into his own brooding. Smiling gently at the sight of Thaddeus freshly clean with wet hair and water beaded on his warm skin, Alfarinn was certain he had plenty more than the Wolf to live for and protect.
He dried his hair with the towel before wrapping it around his waist. Thaddeus's words pained him for the truth that they spoke and knowing that he could not do anything to ease his companion's worry.
Alfarinn reached out to Thaddeus and wrapped his arms around him.
"Yes but we're together and we can do anything together right? Did not even Mai suggest this was so in her way? The Wolf isn't likely to be prepared for two vampires and while he is skilled two of our talent and combined age is more than enough, I should think, especially unaware."
He leaned down to run his lips over some remaining drops on Thaddeus's neck, letting them help his mouth slide over that graceful curve. Turning his head sideways, he said.
"I don't plan on being lost or losing you either. "
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus rested his head on Alfarinn's shoulder and found a strand of hair with his fingers, which he toyed with as his companion spoke. He wanted very much to accept what Alfarinn said as right, and supposed believing would just have to be enough in spite of the nagging anxiety he felt.
Though he had to admit, his companion did have a very good way of distracting him from his brooding. He tilted his head and sighed as Alfarinn's lips ran over his neck and smiled softly at his lover's assurances.
"Well then, I think we have the things that are important covered."Â? He smirked. "Though I do believe we'll need to get some clothes on before we take on the world."Â?
That said, he pulled off the towel he had wrapped around his waist and hung it up. He considered the bathrobes handing off hooks, but knowing Alfarinn's habits he felt it was likely safe enough to walk the few yards to the bed where his clothing rested as he was.
He sat down on the edge of the bed and picked his pants up off the floor, watching Alfarinn out of the corner of his eye with interest, curious to see what his companion would wear tonight.
Though he had to admit, his companion did have a very good way of distracting him from his brooding. He tilted his head and sighed as Alfarinn's lips ran over his neck and smiled softly at his lover's assurances.
"Well then, I think we have the things that are important covered."Â? He smirked. "Though I do believe we'll need to get some clothes on before we take on the world."Â?
That said, he pulled off the towel he had wrapped around his waist and hung it up. He considered the bathrobes handing off hooks, but knowing Alfarinn's habits he felt it was likely safe enough to walk the few yards to the bed where his clothing rested as he was.
He sat down on the edge of the bed and picked his pants up off the floor, watching Alfarinn out of the corner of his eye with interest, curious to see what his companion would wear tonight.
Alfarinn
19 years ago
He grinned and disagreed.
"No, I have this new strategy that involves going naked and distracting our opponent. Do you think it will work?"
Alfarinn finished drying off and the set the towel aside. Finding a cord for his hair in one of the drawers, he began to comb out the wet strands before braiding it into one long tail. Once done, he walked into the bedroom and smiled at Thaddeus sitting on the bed.
"I believe you were going to help me with my fashion choices tonight."
Alfarinn went into the closet and reached up to the correct accessories boxes and brought them down to rest on the bed. Going back to the closet, he turned and looked at his companion.
"No, I have this new strategy that involves going naked and distracting our opponent. Do you think it will work?"
Alfarinn finished drying off and the set the towel aside. Finding a cord for his hair in one of the drawers, he began to comb out the wet strands before braiding it into one long tail. Once done, he walked into the bedroom and smiled at Thaddeus sitting on the bed.
"I believe you were going to help me with my fashion choices tonight."
Alfarinn went into the closet and reached up to the correct accessories boxes and brought them down to rest on the bed. Going back to the closet, he turned and looked at his companion.
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus buttoned his pants, thinking that he had greatly preferred the method by which they were unbuttoned with a slight smile, and looked up as Alfarinn came out of the bathroom.
He took great pleasure in seeing Alfarinn with his hair loose and long and flowing, but had to admit that pulled back and braided worked quite well. His companion looked downright, and there was just no other word for it, -sexy-, and Thaddeus blushed at the realization that he was, once again, openly staring.
"I do believe it might."Â?
Shaking his head to clear that thought, he stood and joined Alfarinn by the closet.
And what a closet! Thaddeus took a step inside and instinctively reached out for the light switch, then jumped back when the rack of clothing began to move. Feeling somewhat silly, particularly after he had made such an effort to handle the newness of Evenhet in general with calm, he collected himself and began looking through the clothes. Smiling, he found a pair of black suede pants he particularly liked, fitted and smooth and seamless to show off Alfarinn's long legs. Rubbing the fabric between his fingers with a smile, he turned to his companion.
"Of course, I'll be wanting to run my hands up these pants all evening, but I likely would anyway."Â?
Casting about for a shirt, he considered his options carefully. Skin tight was always rather nice and it looked like there were plenty of options in that direction, though in the end he picked something more tailored than fitted. It was a silvery gray button down, somewhat translucent, and it appeared to follow the trends of the day, considering there were no top buttons in appearance at all. He smiled at the thought of how nicely that would show off Alfarinn's shoulders.
Still grinning, he turned to Alfarinn once more, raising one eyebrow.
"As much as I like you as you are, and really, you always look incredible...what do you think?"Â?
He wouldn't be particularly offended if Alfarinn decided to go with something different, considering he was still new to this style, but he privately thought the ensemble would be quite becoming.
He took great pleasure in seeing Alfarinn with his hair loose and long and flowing, but had to admit that pulled back and braided worked quite well. His companion looked downright, and there was just no other word for it, -sexy-, and Thaddeus blushed at the realization that he was, once again, openly staring.
"I do believe it might."Â?
Shaking his head to clear that thought, he stood and joined Alfarinn by the closet.
And what a closet! Thaddeus took a step inside and instinctively reached out for the light switch, then jumped back when the rack of clothing began to move. Feeling somewhat silly, particularly after he had made such an effort to handle the newness of Evenhet in general with calm, he collected himself and began looking through the clothes. Smiling, he found a pair of black suede pants he particularly liked, fitted and smooth and seamless to show off Alfarinn's long legs. Rubbing the fabric between his fingers with a smile, he turned to his companion.
"Of course, I'll be wanting to run my hands up these pants all evening, but I likely would anyway."Â?
Casting about for a shirt, he considered his options carefully. Skin tight was always rather nice and it looked like there were plenty of options in that direction, though in the end he picked something more tailored than fitted. It was a silvery gray button down, somewhat translucent, and it appeared to follow the trends of the day, considering there were no top buttons in appearance at all. He smiled at the thought of how nicely that would show off Alfarinn's shoulders.
Still grinning, he turned to Alfarinn once more, raising one eyebrow.
"As much as I like you as you are, and really, you always look incredible...what do you think?"Â?
He wouldn't be particularly offended if Alfarinn decided to go with something different, considering he was still new to this style, but he privately thought the ensemble would be quite becoming.
Alfarinn
19 years ago
Alfarinn looked at Thaddeus and then down at himself, wondering what it was his companion considered so compelling at this moment. He was believed that finding these little things that caused Thaddeus to pause and stare was a great past time, one that he looked forward to enjoying for many years to come. He hoped that he could continue to surprise his lover centuries later even after they had come to know each other better than most people knew themselves.
Watching Thaddeus turn on the light, it hit him a second too late that he should warn him about the moving clothes rack.
"Oops, I should have mentioned that. So no moving closets in the church?"
Alfarinn smiled at the pair of pants that Thaddeus had picked out. They were a personal favorite of his for the shameless enjoyment of the texture. It was doubly exciting thinking of Thaddeus's hands enjoying them as well.
He slid these on as his companion picked out a shirt, smoothing them out with the palms of his hands. Taking the proffered top garment, Alfarinn slid this over his head and then stood back for inspection. He personally thought Thaddeus had excellent taste and seemed to be getting the hang of modern fashion.
"Well how do I look?"
Alfarinn held his arms out to show off the outfit and then slowly turned around, giving his companion a view from all sides before leaning against the doorway.
"I think I should let you be my fashion consultant on a regular basis, Mr Grey."
"Shall we finish these off with a few things from the boxes?"
He nodded his head to the two containers that he had placed on the bed.
Watching Thaddeus turn on the light, it hit him a second too late that he should warn him about the moving clothes rack.
"Oops, I should have mentioned that. So no moving closets in the church?"
Alfarinn smiled at the pair of pants that Thaddeus had picked out. They were a personal favorite of his for the shameless enjoyment of the texture. It was doubly exciting thinking of Thaddeus's hands enjoying them as well.
He slid these on as his companion picked out a shirt, smoothing them out with the palms of his hands. Taking the proffered top garment, Alfarinn slid this over his head and then stood back for inspection. He personally thought Thaddeus had excellent taste and seemed to be getting the hang of modern fashion.
"Well how do I look?"
Alfarinn held his arms out to show off the outfit and then slowly turned around, giving his companion a view from all sides before leaning against the doorway.
"I think I should let you be my fashion consultant on a regular basis, Mr Grey."
"Shall we finish these off with a few things from the boxes?"
He nodded his head to the two containers that he had placed on the bed.
Thaddeus Grey
19 years ago
Thaddeus shook his head somewhat sheepishly as he took one last look at the closet.
"Actually I find it quite clever. Merely...unexpected."Â?
Turning to face Alfarinn, he surveyed his choice with a smile, taking in the view from the back with appreciation.
"Spectacular."Â? Considering Alfarinn's comment, he smirked before continuing. "Well considering what I have to work with..."Â? To emphasize his point, he gave Alfarinn's ass a playful pat as he walked over to the bed to pick out accessories.
This part tended to be a bit more tricky and unfamiliar to Thaddeus, but he browsed through the various items thoughtfully and tried to think of them as any other piece of clothing in terms of how they would look on either himself or Alfarinn. Picking out a belt with a combination of metal rings and leather straps, he noticed a matching collar and pulled that out as well, deciding that in lieu of his favored high collared shirts the additional item around his neck would be complimentary. Continuing to go through the box, he found a belt he thought would work for Alfarinn and held it up.
"This would go nicely with the shirt, I think."Â?
He looked down at his own choices.
"Does this work? I'm getting the hang of the look, I think...but I'll admit I worry I'm getting it wrong."Â?
"Actually I find it quite clever. Merely...unexpected."Â?
Turning to face Alfarinn, he surveyed his choice with a smile, taking in the view from the back with appreciation.
"Spectacular."Â? Considering Alfarinn's comment, he smirked before continuing. "Well considering what I have to work with..."Â? To emphasize his point, he gave Alfarinn's ass a playful pat as he walked over to the bed to pick out accessories.
This part tended to be a bit more tricky and unfamiliar to Thaddeus, but he browsed through the various items thoughtfully and tried to think of them as any other piece of clothing in terms of how they would look on either himself or Alfarinn. Picking out a belt with a combination of metal rings and leather straps, he noticed a matching collar and pulled that out as well, deciding that in lieu of his favored high collared shirts the additional item around his neck would be complimentary. Continuing to go through the box, he found a belt he thought would work for Alfarinn and held it up.
"This would go nicely with the shirt, I think."Â?
He looked down at his own choices.
"Does this work? I'm getting the hang of the look, I think...but I'll admit I worry I'm getting it wrong."Â?