Staying in ~ joss 100 Gethan ficlet.

[alwaysjbj]

Set in the not too distant future within the Days of Blood and Wine/Duty Bound verse

For spikes_heart Hope you feel a little better sweetie!! *HUGS*

Title: Staying in
Prompt: #37 Resurrection
Word count: 299
Rating: PG

29/100
Prompts table HERE    Days of Blood and Wine series can be read in chronological order HERE

Staying in

Rupert stretched; the long languid stretch of the truly sated. There were things he needed to be doing and he knew it was well past the time when he should be up and about, but somehow none of it seemed that important this morning; not so much unimportant as simply less important than being where he was. With a contented sigh he settled back, his head nestled comfortably against the softness of the pillow and his back cradled against the strong firm chest that was so familiar and yet, after so many years, so very novel. He smiled wistfully to himself, blinking away the sudden, unexpected rush of moisture as Ethan's arm snaked around his waist, gathering him closer. The rough scratch of whiskers against his shoulder blade was followed by the soft, soothing press of lips.

"Second thoughts?" Ethan whispered. Despite his best efforts the pain and trepidation in the chaos mage's hushed voice was clear to any who knew him.

"Second chances," Giles responded with quiet awe. Turning in his lover's arms, he reached out to brush his thumb gently along the too sharp line of Ethan's cheek as he studied the face that time and circumstance had hardened. "Not that I deserve..."

"Sometimes it's not about what you deserve, Ripper," Ethan responded, turning his face and pressing a kiss against the older man's palm. "Sometimes it's simply about what should be." The words poured forth unbidden and Ethan closed his eyes, unwilling to see the laughter he was certain he'd find reflected in Ripper's eyes. Cursing himself for a fool, he turned away, glancing at the clock before continuing dryly, "Shouldn't you be getting ready for work?"

"I rather thought I'd call in sick," Giles stated matter-of-factly. "How do you feel about spending the day in?"

Comments

[spikes_heart.livejournal.com]

This is delightful... and for me? Awww, hon. Thank you so much.

They're not my most favoritest pairing, but as my icon states, I find my pleasures all over the map.

Thank you. **gentle smiles**

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Firstly I must say I LOVE that icon!! lol

You're more than welcome... my boys just wanted to let you know that going out is much over-rated! *wink*

[semby.livejournal.com]

That was so very sweet. I love the tenderness between them here.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetie! They are still on slightly shaky ground here... but there is definitely hope for them yet!

[lillianmorgan.livejournal.com]

You always do these two so well. Just the right mix of delicate decadence and the push-pull of power between them. Lovely stuff.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you, my dear! They are such a fun couple to write!

[slaymesoftly.livejournal.com]

Wonderful addition to your Gethan world.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetie!

[spankspike.livejournal.com]

Lovely - Giles should have given him that second chance. He was always so lonely.

[alwaysjbj.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Although in this 'verse' it is more Ethan giving Giles a second chance. lol

[comedy42.livejournal.com]

Wonderful moment between these two. I like their mutual vulnerability.