[He continues to sleep, safe and warm in the other's arms. There's nothing he needs to do, nowhere he needs to go. And so Aether doesn't move much, peacefully resting close to Vanitas until his partner presses a soft kiss to his forehead. That's the moment when Aether shifts again. His arms reach out to his lover, wrapping around him. His head buries only closer into the warmth next to him, like he's just found himself a perfect pillow.
Aether continuous to sleep. His breathing is even. It's almost funny that nothing seems to wake him up, when usually he's more aware of his surroundings.
But... this is "home". He's home now. There's no need for him to worry.]
[ Vanitas' eyes widen when Aether's arms wrap around him. It's far from the first time he's been held like this by the traveler, but it's a nice, quiet gesture nevertheless. He smiles to himself as his fingers curl into Aether's shirt. He's content to stay like this for a while and allow Aether to rest.
Once the sun starts shining brighter, though, that's his cue to get up. His voice is soft, but he speaks. ]
Aether. Time to get up.
[ Then, Vanitas will pull back so he can touch their foreheads together. Whenever Aether opens his eyes, he'll be met with a little frown and a warm gaze. Just Vani things. One day, he'll stop being so shy with his smiles. ]
[When the soft voice reaches him, Aether begins to stir. He's not quick to awake, his eyes opening after a longer moment. He's reluctant to get up, despite the bright sunlight seeping into the room. His expression is a frown that quickly turns into a radiant smile when he sees Vanitas.]
Good morning.
[He snuggles closer to his companion.]
I told you I might fall asleep... Why don't we stay here a little longer?
[ That smile...it gives him pause, if only because Aether is so beautiful. Radiant, brighter than the sun leaking into their room right now. Vanitas stares for a second, and his grumpy expression melts into something soft. He can't help but give a smile of his own, one that isn't quite radiant but still so full of affection in his own way. ]
Fine, fine.
[ Admittedly, he finds it easy to give Aether what he wants, if only because the traveler never asks for too much. Still, he'll take something in exchange: Vanitas leans in to kiss Aether sweetly and chastely. ]
I suppose it helps that you're the perfect height to lean on my shoulder. [ Hehe. He tilts his head and rests his chin on Aether's head. Height differences rock, actually. ] Likewise, I can do this without issue, but if you need to rest, that's fine. I'll be here.
[ He says...even if the only thing that really separates them is their heights. Vanitas is several inches taller than Aether, and is much stronger and more agile than the average human, but Aether is not human and could probably carry Vanitas everywhere if he really wanted to. ]
Not to worry, though. [ Ahem. He may be a little pink again, but it's a good thing he's burying his nose in Aether's hair right now. ] It's cute.
[He reaches out to Vanitas' sides, trying to tickle him slightly as if in revenge for being called "small". Vanitas isn't that much bigger than him, the small difference in height is almost insignificant! (It's not).
Aether is quick to laugh again, then presses forward, brushing the softest of kisses to Vanitas' neck.]
[ Oh, Vanitas is not immune to tickles, and he chuckles while trying to shove Aether's hands off. A rare right that only his partner gets to see, really. He catches them before Aether can pull away, though, just as there's kisses being brushed to his neck. Ah, that's a place he's absolutely weak to; there's a contented sigh that escapes his lips, and his eyes flutter shut. His fingers thread themselves between Aether's as he tilts his head back. ]
Trying to spoil me now, are you?
[ He says this because he quite likes where Aether's kissing him. ]
[Aether laughs a little, happy that he gets to see this side of Vanitas. It's something special, a sight only he's allowed to witness. The small noise his partner makes when his kissed, though? Aether's smile grows big, his heart thumping in his chest. He's eager to do this again, to brush all the kisses against Vanitas' neck.]
I always want to spoil you.
[There's no shame in that, is it?
That said, Aether does lean close again, pressing his lips against the sensitive spot more firmly, but still gently and dragging a languid kiss over it.]
[ It's telling that Vanitas has received vampire bites several times back at home, all of which were quite pleasurable (which is just how it's supposed to be), from someone he had fallen for so fast and so briefly - and yet, nothing compares to how Aether is treating him now. His lover makes his heart feel so full so many times, and the feeling is strange but not unwelcome, either. He's gotten used to it, and he knows it's because he just loves Aether that much, even if he doesn't say it very often. (Not as often as he should...!!)
There's another quiet noise that escapes his lips when Aether decides to kiss him in a way that makes him want more. He squeezes the other's hand. ]
H-haha...you know exactly how to do that, now, don't you?
[ It's just what happens when you're with someone, when you've stopped hiding so much of yourself from them. ]
I just know you well by now. And I will only get to know you better.
[His voice is a strained whisper against Vanitas' skin, because all those small noises affect Aether as well. He's a very giving person and he enjoys pleasing his lover. It's only natural he would remember how much Vanitas like the attention to his neck.
Kiss follows another kiss, searching for the right spot, slowly and carefully. Once he finds what he's looking for, he lets his tongue touch the skin, still ever so careful and caring. At the same time, he squeezes Vanitas' hand in his.]
[ A sharp gasp escapes Vanitas' lips when Aether's tongue brushes against his skin. There's something about experiencing this while knowing Aether is the one responsible for it, that makes his head spin and crave more. His hand gently releases Aether's in favor of dipping under the hem of his lover's shirt so he can grip the other's waist instead. Before, he felt compelled to warn Aether about not wanting to stop; now that his trust in the other is stronger, he doesn't need to say a word. They know each other well enough by now to know when they'd like to keep going.
His thumb brushes against Aether's skin over and over again. It's meant to signal encouragement, and it's also a way for him to hopefully return some of the intimacy by making Aether feel good, too. He accentuates this by leaning down to kiss the top of the traveler's head, just before he lets out another pleasurable sigh. ]
[His breath shudders ever so slightly at the touch venturing underneath his clothes and making his head spin. At the same time, he's happy that he can hear all those wonderful sounds from Vanitas. He knows the other wants to keep going - it's a wish they both share. Just a slow-burning heat raising between them, a never ending affection blooming in their hearts.
Aether smiles only more, trailing his kisses and his tongue upwards, towards Vanitas' ear. Every stroke is careful, loving. He pauses only when his lips touch the edge of the ear, his breathing is heavier, his heart too loud in his own chest.
Gently, he coaxes Vanitas to lay on his back as he kisses him right behind the ear, then against his jaw. It's like a path being written into his skin, discovering him anew with every press of warm, soft kisses.
Then finally he reaches the lips, smiles, bright like the star on the night sky and sinks in for a deep, slow kiss.]
[ He quite likes the sound of Aether's breath hitching, but it's not quite as vocal as Vanitas is currently being. His grip on Aether's waist tightens and he shifts slightly underneath the other, knees sliding upwards ever so slightly out of pleasure.
Vanitas is easy to lay down and puts up no resistance to Aether's exploration, feeling his lover's lips making a trail to his ear to his jaw, and then to his lips. He manages to catch a brief glimpse of that jaw-dropping smile his partner has, and they're so close that Aether might be able to feel Vanitas' heart pick up speed. It doesn't help that the kiss is so deep, so languid, and he decides not to be shy about letting his tongue do some work of its own. It brushes against Aether's lips, seeking permission.
When the kiss breaks, Vanitas' face is flushed. His breathing is heavy, warm against Aether's lips. He unbuttons the top button in the meantime to expose his collar; a silent way of telling the traveler that he's welcome to keep going if he wishes. ]
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Aether continuous to sleep. His breathing is even. It's almost funny that nothing seems to wake him up, when usually he's more aware of his surroundings.
But... this is "home". He's home now. There's no need for him to worry.]
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Once the sun starts shining brighter, though, that's his cue to get up. His voice is soft, but he speaks. ]
Aether. Time to get up.
[ Then, Vanitas will pull back so he can touch their foreheads together. Whenever Aether opens his eyes, he'll be met with a little frown and a warm gaze. Just Vani things. One day, he'll stop being so shy with his smiles. ]
It's getting bright outside.
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Good morning.
[He snuggles closer to his companion.]
I told you I might fall asleep... Why don't we stay here a little longer?
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Fine, fine.
[ Admittedly, he finds it easy to give Aether what he wants, if only because the traveler never asks for too much. Still, he'll take something in exchange: Vanitas leans in to kiss Aether sweetly and chastely. ]
I'll allow it.
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Thank you.
[He chuckles some more, before closing his eyes again, buried into Vanitas' warmth.]
You're making a good pillow, you know?
[He's teasing.]
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[ Vanitas tugs him a little closer. ]
I suppose it helps that you're the perfect height to lean on my shoulder. [ Hehe. He tilts his head and rests his chin on Aether's head. Height differences rock, actually. ] Likewise, I can do this without issue, but if you need to rest, that's fine. I'll be here.
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Are you calling me small?
[Vanitas may be taller than him, but...!
Aether buries himself only more into the other, holding him close as they lay together.]
I'm not tired, but it's too comfortable like this.
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[ He says...even if the only thing that really separates them is their heights. Vanitas is several inches taller than Aether, and is much stronger and more agile than the average human, but Aether is not human and could probably carry Vanitas everywhere if he really wanted to. ]
Not to worry, though. [ Ahem. He may be a little pink again, but it's a good thing he's burying his nose in Aether's hair right now. ] It's cute.
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[He reaches out to Vanitas' sides, trying to tickle him slightly as if in revenge for being called "small". Vanitas isn't that much bigger than him, the small difference in height is almost insignificant! (It's not).
Aether is quick to laugh again, then presses forward, brushing the softest of kisses to Vanitas' neck.]
You're cute.
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Trying to spoil me now, are you?
[ He says this because he quite likes where Aether's kissing him. ]
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I always want to spoil you.
[There's no shame in that, is it?
That said, Aether does lean close again, pressing his lips against the sensitive spot more firmly, but still gently and dragging a languid kiss over it.]
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There's another quiet noise that escapes his lips when Aether decides to kiss him in a way that makes him want more. He squeezes the other's hand. ]
H-haha...you know exactly how to do that, now, don't you?
[ It's just what happens when you're with someone, when you've stopped hiding so much of yourself from them. ]
Keep going.
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[His voice is a strained whisper against Vanitas' skin, because all those small noises affect Aether as well. He's a very giving person and he enjoys pleasing his lover. It's only natural he would remember how much Vanitas like the attention to his neck.
Kiss follows another kiss, searching for the right spot, slowly and carefully. Once he finds what he's looking for, he lets his tongue touch the skin, still ever so careful and caring. At the same time, he squeezes Vanitas' hand in his.]
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[ A sharp gasp escapes Vanitas' lips when Aether's tongue brushes against his skin. There's something about experiencing this while knowing Aether is the one responsible for it, that makes his head spin and crave more. His hand gently releases Aether's in favor of dipping under the hem of his lover's shirt so he can grip the other's waist instead. Before, he felt compelled to warn Aether about not wanting to stop; now that his trust in the other is stronger, he doesn't need to say a word. They know each other well enough by now to know when they'd like to keep going.
His thumb brushes against Aether's skin over and over again. It's meant to signal encouragement, and it's also a way for him to hopefully return some of the intimacy by making Aether feel good, too. He accentuates this by leaning down to kiss the top of the traveler's head, just before he lets out another pleasurable sigh. ]
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Aether smiles only more, trailing his kisses and his tongue upwards, towards Vanitas' ear. Every stroke is careful, loving. He pauses only when his lips touch the edge of the ear, his breathing is heavier, his heart too loud in his own chest.
Gently, he coaxes Vanitas to lay on his back as he kisses him right behind the ear, then against his jaw. It's like a path being written into his skin, discovering him anew with every press of warm, soft kisses.
Then finally he reaches the lips, smiles, bright like the star on the night sky and sinks in for a deep, slow kiss.]
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Vanitas is easy to lay down and puts up no resistance to Aether's exploration, feeling his lover's lips making a trail to his ear to his jaw, and then to his lips. He manages to catch a brief glimpse of that jaw-dropping smile his partner has, and they're so close that Aether might be able to feel Vanitas' heart pick up speed. It doesn't help that the kiss is so deep, so languid, and he decides not to be shy about letting his tongue do some work of its own. It brushes against Aether's lips, seeking permission.
When the kiss breaks, Vanitas' face is flushed. His breathing is heavy, warm against Aether's lips. He unbuttons the top button in the meantime to expose his collar; a silent way of telling the traveler that he's welcome to keep going if he wishes. ]