rozenblitz | What a romantic adventure

[ Noé relaxes under Aether's touch and doesn't hesitate to take him up on that offer. Rather than just holding the other's hand, the vampire presses his thumb against the opened palm and gently rubs it. ]

What else can I do...?

[ He seems to be stuck in this weird state of craving something really bad, even though he's not being able to pinpoint what does he really want. ]

What else...?

[The question along with the action catches Aether a bit off-guard. It doesn't help that he's already dizzy because of their confessions and because of the blood that he's lost before. Blushing, he tries to think of something to say.]

We could... just lie down, together, close. You could... kiss me more...

[He slowly averts his gaze.]

[ After Aether has said it out loud it becomes clear that he wants the same thing. It's quite funny that verbalizing really helped him realize it. ]

Let's go to my room, then.

[ His heart is racing in his chest, yet Noé retains a fairly neutral tone. The only thing indicating his excitement are his bright red cheeks. Since Aether felt a little weak earlier, he picks the traveler up under his knees and rests the other hand on his back to bridal carry him there.

Who needs warnings for that kind of thing, anyways. ]

[Aether gasps when he's suddenly lifted. His face at this point looks very much like a ripe tomato, blush reaching the tips of his ears, while his heart is beating like mad in his chest. Everything is happening so fast!]

Y-You... could give me a warning at least!

[He reaches up with one hand, gently pinching Noé's cheek while pouting slightly.

Despite that he doesn't move otherwise, letting the other take him wherever he wants. He's excited and slightly nervous both.]

[ Noé answers with his cheek pinched, but the words are pronounced clearly enough to understand: ]

I will ask for permission next time.

[ Aether needs to conserve his energy now, so this seemed to be the only way to move around. At least it doesn't take them long to get there and there are no witnesses. Noé carrying the traveler like that would raise some questions for sure. ]

It's nice... to hold you like this.

[ Noé murmurs these words against Aether's hair behind the closed doors to his room. ]

[Aether still pouts slightly!]

Good.

[Permissions are important!

Yet he can't help but smile softly and relax in the other's arms.]

It... feels a little strange to be carried like this but... I liked it. [He admits quietly.]

[ Noé has plenty of experience carrying ~~and yeeting people, so he gives an excited response: ]~~

I can carry you anytime you want... and everywhere you want.

[ What a generous offer. ]

But now you should rest.

[ He walks closer to the bed to carefully put Aether on top of it. With that done, he gazes down at him and can't help smiling. ]

Are you sure that you don't want something to eat now?

[ As soon as he lays beside Aether, it might be difficult to make him get up. ]

[Aether laughs softly, even if a little weakly.]

It's fine. I like walking too, you know?

[His heart beats much faster when he's laid down on the bed, staring up at Noé. He still can't believe all of this is happening, but feeling the soft bed against his back and looking at the gentle smile that Noé gives him makes reality finally hit.

Aether's head is spinning again.]

...I'm sure.

[He raises his arms, trying to reach out to his companion and pull him close.]

Come here.

[ Noé doesn't think twice and lets Aether pull him into an embrace, resting his head on top of the traveler's chest, listening to his heartbeat in silence for a little while. ]

If you want to rest, I'll watch over you. I won't go anywhere.

[ There are so many questions he wants to ask Aether, but his well being comes first. ]

[Once the other settles into his embrace, Aether takes a deep breath, letting the reality sink in further, before he completely relaxes. Noé's weight is pleasant and comforting, enough that the traveler easily closes his eyes. His hands move up, brushing the other's hair in a slow, lazy motion.

It's only when Noé speaks up again that Aether pauses and looks at him.]

I thought you wanted to lay down with me and kiss me?

[That... maybe would also count as resting?? Maybe??]

I did, but...

[ His eyes linger on Aether's lips for a little bit while Noé is in two minds. All things considered, he really should let the traveler rest, and on the other hand it's difficult to resist the urge to kiss him when they're so close and comfortable.

The sentence never reaches its end as Noé leans in and presses a few soft kisses against Aether's lips. ]

Is it really okay if I keep doing what I want?

[The soft kisses make him sigh lightly and a gentle smile is quick to show on his face. The look that Aether gives Noé is fond and hopefully reassuring. A hand continues to brush the other's hair.]

It's okay... It's kind of relaxing, actually.

[So he'll be totally resting like this, too! There's nothing to worry!]

[ If Aether thought that this will be a peaceful time... well, that's definitely the goal, but then Noé's filter stops working and he murmurs: ]

I suppose this is love.

[ His words are followed by a gentle kiss pressed against Aether's lips, too. ]

[Aether's heart skips and he stares wide eyed at the other, before he's pulled into another kiss. No peaceful time for him, it looks like!]

Um... I-I... I suppose it is.

[He's blushing so much when saying that, gaze anywhere but on Noé.

This may really be love. He enjoys spending time with the other, he doesn't mind that his secrets are known, he can't wait for their adventures together.

...The more he thinks about it, it really sounds like love.]

I had no idea that it would feel so... nice and warm.

[ A pleasant warmth has been enveloping him ever since they laid down in bed together to cuddle. ]

Does it feel the same for you? Or any different?

[ Maybe he'll realize that he's asking too many questions... eventually. ]

[Noé is asking a lot of embarrassing questions and Aether's face is bright red by now. Softly, he reaches to touch the other's hair, brush it with gentle fingers, before he frowns.]

You're... very straightforward. [A small laugh escapes him.] I guess I should just get used to this.

[He closes his eyes, grinning a little.]

But to answer your embarrassing question... it feels the same for me.

[ At that moment, Noé realizes that in fact his questions were embarrassing in nature, touching really intimate topics. Flustered, he presses a kiss to Aether's forehead and apologizes softly. ]

I hope that didn't make you feel uncomfortable. [ He'd hate that. ] It's just... talking about my feelings with you... it doesn't feel as nerve-wracking as I thought it would.

[Ah.

Aether looks surprised at first, before a warm smile is back on his face. He leans closer to Noé, nudging their noses together as he strokes the other's hair in a slow, reassuring motion. His thumb softly grazes Noé's ear.]

I see... But don't apologize. I admit, I may not know how to answer some of your questions... but I don't want you to feel bad about it.

[He leans in for a small kiss. It's light like a touch of butterfly's wings.]

It's just you and me here...

[So no matter how embarrassing it would be, it's only between the two of them.]

I think... some answers cannot be found when you're on your own. So... if I can help you figure some things out, I'd gladly do so.

[ He doesn't have anything specific in mind, but he wants Aether to know that he can count on him. The traveler has been so kind to him, there's simply no way Noé would let him feel lonely or lost. ]

You're right...

[ The vampire sighs softly before sealing their lips in a kiss which is unlike the one Aether pressed against his mouth—Noé kisses him hard while his fingers slide into the traveler golden strands to comb them gently. ]

I understand... Thank you, Noé.

[He understands that Noé means well and wants to help. He's grateful for that, really. Just as much as he's happy to have him close.

...And yet he never sees that kind of kiss coming. A startled noise forms in the back of his throat and he has to push away. He's breathing heavily and his face is incredibly red.]

W-wait, I-I... Can you... g-go easy on me?

What a romantic adventure

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