diehardreaper | (no subject)

...Yeah. [ There's a pause, before his eyes light up in thought. He looked to Ronald's knee. ] Let's take off your shoes then. [ And like the mother he was, he used both of his arms to ease Ronald into the bed before getting to his shoes, unlacing them, and beginning to pull them off. ]

Did you want to keep your socks on?

Mm? Yeah... s'fine.

[ He's taken to leaning back against the pillow, pausing to watch Watanuki a moment before kicking off his shoes.

This was starting to be his side of the bed. All two other times he'd found himself in it, this was where he slept. Maybe there were advantages to having one arm less. You could lie on that side and not risk having to numb the arm you were lying on.

There's a pause as he let out a breath. It's a strange thought but he finds himself compelled to say it. ]

You'd make a ruddy good wife, d'you know that?

Shut up. [ Once the other's shoes were on the floor, he slid back up to the other, on the pillows. He laid his head down against the fluffy white, looking at Ronald with a gentle gaze. ]

... [ He didn't say anything, just closed his eyes. He didn't know what to say. ]

[ He was content to lie there, on his back before glancing over at the other god. Things sure did get heated in this bed... once. Twice. If he didn't mess it up, of course.

But he let out another sigh, lying on his side to nuzzle closer against the other god. This felt nice. He had to admit, he could get used to this. His free hand reached out, fingers ghosting through Watanuki's hair once before pausing. Surely it would be alright. After all, they were supposedly dating, right?

It only took a moment's hesitation before he reached up to take his own glasses off and set them aside. ]

[ His eyes peeked open when he heard the clattering noise. When he caught the other looking back... ]

...I've never seen you with your glasses off.

M'not supposed to take them off, mind. No reaper is. Can't see a bloody thing without them.

[ It's true. He's blind. Everything that isn't close to him is just a mass of colored blurs. Heck, he can barely make out the details on the wall anymore. ]

Except... of course... when we're sleeping or when we're in company we know won't shank us while we're blind.

[ It's a show of trust on his part. ]

...Can you see me well? Or...?

Yeah...

[ A small smile as he reaches over, cupping his cheek. ]

You're close enough. I can see you just fine.

[ The hand on his cheek caused his lids to lower just so, giving him what could be considered a heady look. His own hand lifted up, keeping Ronald's against his cheek. ]

...Kiss me.

[ His voice was the barest whisper as he leaned in, his own eyes half lidded as he leaned in. ]

Thought you'd never ask.

[ His thumb continued to trace his cheek and over his jawline before he finally moved closer, sealing their lips together in a warm eager kiss. ]

[ His eyes fell closed as the other pressed his lips into his own. He could already feel his heart pounding. They'd kissed plenty of times before, but this felt different, maybe it was because they were something solid now, instead of just something. ]

[ He tilted his head more into the pillow, just to get an angle, and his mouth opened to invite the other in. Kissing him... it felt like their constant kissing had been so long ago. ]

[ Kissing had become something that always managed to happen when they were around each other. It was normal now. Somehow, they always found themselves in this situation: hearts racing, lips pressed together, parting for their tongues to seek out something softer and warmer. But it never got old. It never grew stale.

And it did feel better now. Now that they were... something rather than a guilty pleasure. Those kisses seemed less fleeting and more permanent.

His hand moved down, sliding over Watanuki's arm before moving around his waist to press the boy closer against his chest. His tongue slipped out with the softest sound, tracing the other god's lower lip before it eased in. ]

[ This was nice. Ronald's tongue was warm, filling up his whole mouth, making him almost desperate for more. He wondered if the other could feel it. His hands rested on Ronald's chest. His fingers gently gripped the fabric there. ]

[ Addicting... it was addicting. He pulled away, just for a moment to murmur: ]

...Don't stop kissing me... [ His face was pink. He moved in again, weeping Ronald up into another kiss. ]

Wouldn't want to.

[ It was barely murmured out, gasped out really at the minute instance that their lips parted. He didn't want to stop... not now that he could finally consider the other god as his. It was as if his kisses were to make up for every instance he'd caused pain or confusion.

But of course, that was for him to know and hopefully never blurt out.

He'd sealed their lips together again, just as warm, just as eager. But his hand continued to wander, travelling up his back and over his arm. In one gentle motion, he has Watanuki on his back and pinning him lightly against the bed even as he deepens the kiss further. ]

[ His heart gave a jolt when Ronald pushed him into the bed on his back. He almost felt dizzy from the sudden rush that swept through him. ]

[ Usually when they were in this bed... things happened. He recalled how hurt he'd been, when he-- ]

[ And then he turned his face away. A hurt look was on his face. ]

...No... [ He murmured, brows furrowed. ] The last time... you...

[ There was a pause as he drew back. Of course. No. This was too fast.

The smallest apologetic smile came to his face as he eased himself back. ]

M'sorry, I just... Couldn't help meself around you. You're quite the catch. Every bit as beautiful as you are thoughtful, least that's what I think...

[ And he moved himself back to lie on his side before reaching out and taking Watanuki's hand to stroke his knuckles with his thumb. It took him less than a heartbeat to lift that hand and press a light kiss to the back of his palm. ]

Forgive me.

[ He shot him a look, guilty, apologetic, like he had done something wrong. ]

...Sorry. [ His eyes lowered, and he looked downwards. ] I didn't... I mean...

...Sorry.

[ There was a shake of his head as he drew himself close, immediately wrapping Watanuki in a tight embrace. His eyes closed as he pressed a kiss to the top of his head. ]

S'alright, love... s'alright. You haven't the need to apologize for a thing.

[ Another kiss, this time to his forehead as he started to stroke the boy's hair. ]

Don't love you any less. i swear.

[ He nodded, pressing his face against Ronald's neck. The other man was nice and warm. his eyes closed shut. ]

...Okay. [ He could feel his heart slowing down, back to a normal pace. So this was what it was like... sleeping with someone holding you. How... how often would they do this? Once a week? Every other night? Every night? He didn't know. He'd never dated anyone before. He didn't know what it all entailed, what was going to slow, or too fast, or anything like that. For now, he was just... doing what felt right. And that was all he could do. ]

[ It did feel right. He'd never really held someone like this before. At least not with this context of sleeping with them. The first time was purely accidental, the second didn't exactly lead itself to the best of circumstances but this...? This was as good a chance as any to start things over between them in a way.

But he was content in holding him like this, content to have his arm around the other's waist and his fingers idly toying with his hair. It was... cozy, he had to admit. But he tipped his head up slightly, allowing more room by the curve of his neck. ]

Don't think any less of me, alright...?

[ he could feel himself drifting away. He barely managed a nod of his head. ]

...Ronald. [ It was a faint breath, gentle against the man's neck. He buried his body into him, and the rest was a dull buzz, until he fell asleep in the man's arms. ]

[ And he found himself smiling, hearing that. The first time he'd heard his full name. Not Ro, no honorific.

It felt nice.

With that, he moved his arm around the other god to gently pull him closer against his chest before closing his own eyes. ]

...G'night, Kimihiro.