Are we going to do this again? I'm pretty sure I won last time.
[ Nobody won last time they had a 'who is too good for who' contest. Nobody ever does. He moves in to catch Alucard's lips with his own while they're close. ]
They'll be so glad to see you. To see that you're so well, that you're happy- [ Another kiss. ] -that you're still doing your work, despite everything.
[ Okay so maybe he's laying it on a little thick. He always does, when they're like this. Not that he ever misses a chance to talk about why his boyfriend is so good anyway, but when they're curled up like this? He's extra sappy about it. ]
I'd have never found my way back to you, if you weren't still trying to make people well.
[There's a point where Alucard doesn't argue. He kisses Trevor to win the argument, and now is one of those times. One of those kisses where he has no caution in him, is all burning adoration and wanting Trevor to know I love you I love you I love you.
[ Alucard is good at winning arguments. That kiss shuts him up pretty effectively, leaves him just curled around his precious human, wings wrapping around the both of them like another blanket, all safe and soft and loving.
It's a little later that he finally speaks. Almost time to be taking Alucard upstairs. Or at least thinking about it. They've slept down here a few times, now, instead of facing the arduous process of leaving each others' arms. ]
[Alucard snugs into Trevor. Closes his eyes, not dozing but taking comfort in the togetherness. He hums something to himself. Is nearly asleep when Trevor speaks--]
-the speaker. [ He probably shouldn't refer to her in such a distant, indirect way considering what he's going to be saying soon. So he tries again. ] Sypha.
[ He loosens his hold on Alucard a little. In truth, he doesn't know how to go about discussing this. His model for a healthy relationship is two people who havn't even seen each other in 400 years, so- it's complicated. ]
[ He pulls Alucard tight, because he doesn't know if any of this constitutes unfaithfulness un human terms. In those of his own kind, at last those who care about it enough to cause trouble? It absolutely does. ]
She wanted to kiss me goodbye, when I left her with her people. And I told her that I couldn't, because I'm doing this the human way and humans are only allowed to kiss one person. And then she laughed at me.
[ He squeezes Alucard tightly for a moment, looking for reassurance that he's not done anything wrong. This isn't like his own kind, who either don't care of care so much that they'll cut up anyone whose eyes wander to rearrange them into furniture. Either of those would be fine. Alucard's human, and liable to just- be hurt.
[ He nods. Alucard doesn't seem hurt, or upset, or any of the things he might have feared. He's just- himself. Perfect. And Trevor's body goes limp with relief, just something soft and boneless beneath Alucard. ]
Once the deal business is done. I'll bring her back, so we can talk. And we can visit mother together.
[ He's glad for the instruction and for the change of topic. It's hard not to feel like he's doing something wrong with this, like he's stepping clumsily when one misstep might ruin the wonderful thing he's found. ]
I could just- let you go. If it's too warm.
[ He could. He even has, a few times. Lurked around Alucard's bed as a swarm of moths covering the wall and looking down at him. It was probably not the most romantic thing in the world. But he won't let go. Not really. Not unless he's asked to. He'll just joke about it, and pull Alucard all the closer as he gathers him up in his arms to stand. ]
[Alucard's so pleased to have that cooling blanket. To be able to be pressed against Trevor and enjoy being close without being overwhelmed or overheated in Istanbul's horrible summers.
And it is hot, even resting against Trevor's chest. Going through the routine of snuggling close and murmuring every soft word that he can against Trevor's neck, until they're upstairs and changed for bed. Even after that, when he's drifting in Trevor's arms, soft and safe and cool.]
Alucard rarely uses magic, but he's not convinced that that isn't what those words mumbled against his chest are. They make his mind slow, his eyelids heavy. His body tired in the good way. He doesn't fully untangle from Alucard even as they change. Even if that makes the process difficult.
And when they are changed he lies next to Alucard. The blanket he pulls over them is cool and crisp, the way clean sheets are on a summer evening, but with the weight of something warmer and enchanted to stay that way through the night. He rests a hand on Alucard's cheek, moving close to kiss him. ]
[In the dark, Alucard still knows when Trevor's going in for a kiss. He can feel it by movement alone. He knows how to angle his head upwards juuuust right in turn, and that even in the dark, Trevor can see his smile.]
[ There's a difference, between light and dark. It changes the colours. Makes Alucard's hair silver instead of gold. His skin bluer and paler. But he can see as well as he can by day.
It's a blessing, because it means he can see Alucard when he's like this. Tired and unguarded. Means that if he can't sleep he can just watch. Memorise the shapes of his face. Watch as he moves his own hair just slightly with his breath.
It means he can see that smile, and he kisses again because Alucard can't see him smile in turn, only feel it. ]
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[ Nobody won last time they had a 'who is too good for who' contest. Nobody ever does. He moves in to catch Alucard's lips with his own while they're close. ]
They'll be so glad to see you. To see that you're so well, that you're happy- [ Another kiss. ] -that you're still doing your work, despite everything.
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Because they raised a good son.
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[ Okay so maybe he's laying it on a little thick. He always does, when they're like this. Not that he ever misses a chance to talk about why his boyfriend is so good anyway, but when they're curled up like this? He's extra sappy about it. ]
I'd have never found my way back to you, if you weren't still trying to make people well.
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When he breaks the kiss, it's with a smile.]
And we're here. So that's all that matters.
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[ Alucard is good at winning arguments. That kiss shuts him up pretty effectively, leaves him just curled around his precious human, wings wrapping around the both of them like another blanket, all safe and soft and loving.
It's a little later that he finally speaks. Almost time to be taking Alucard upstairs. Or at least thinking about it. They've slept down here a few times, now, instead of facing the arduous process of leaving each others' arms. ]
There's- maybe something else.
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...Yes?
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[ He loosens his hold on Alucard a little. In truth, he doesn't know how to go about discussing this. His model for a healthy relationship is two people who havn't even seen each other in 400 years, so- it's complicated. ]
-it's only one, isn't it? For humans?
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--oh.]
I miss her too, if that's what you mean.
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[ He pulls Alucard tight, because he doesn't know if any of this constitutes unfaithfulness un human terms. In those of his own kind, at last those who care about it enough to cause trouble? It absolutely does. ]
She wanted to kiss me goodbye, when I left her with her people. And I told her that I couldn't, because I'm doing this the human way and humans are only allowed to kiss one person. And then she laughed at me.
[ ... ]
...a lot.
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I believe her people don't limit dating to only one other person.
[Alucard moves a hand, running it down Trevor's chest softly.]
I wouldn't mind kissing her too, you know. But I think that if she wanted to kiss you? The three of us should discuss it together.
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He doesn't want that. ]
It would- be okay? If we discussed it?
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[Being squeezed feels lovely. Alucard reaches over, running his fingers through Trevor's hair gently.]
But I'm not unopposed. If we can all agree on how this might work.
[Alucard smiles gently. Nuzzles against his neck.]
Okay?
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Once the deal business is done. I'll bring her back, so we can talk. And we can visit mother together.
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[He just wants the order of events right.]
Or should we sleep and talk about this in the morning?
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[ Things happen in order. Right. He shakes his head, then hides his face in Alucard's hair. ]
In the morning. We can figure out how all of this works.
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[The easiest way to fix this.]
We'll need the cooling blanket tonight, I think.
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[ He's glad for the instruction and for the change of topic. It's hard not to feel like he's doing something wrong with this, like he's stepping clumsily when one misstep might ruin the wonderful thing he's found. ]
I could just- let you go. If it's too warm.
[ He could. He even has, a few times. Lurked around Alucard's bed as a swarm of moths covering the wall and looking down at him. It was probably not the most romantic thing in the world. But he won't let go. Not really. Not unless he's asked to. He'll just joke about it, and pull Alucard all the closer as he gathers him up in his arms to stand. ]
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[Alucard's so pleased to have that cooling blanket. To be able to be pressed against Trevor and enjoy being close without being overwhelmed or overheated in Istanbul's horrible summers.
And it is hot, even resting against Trevor's chest. Going through the routine of snuggling close and murmuring every soft word that he can against Trevor's neck, until they're upstairs and changed for bed. Even after that, when he's drifting in Trevor's arms, soft and safe and cool.]
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[ Never.
Alucard rarely uses magic, but he's not convinced that that isn't what those words mumbled against his chest are. They make his mind slow, his eyelids heavy. His body tired in the good way. He doesn't fully untangle from Alucard even as they change. Even if that makes the process difficult.
And when they are changed he lies next to Alucard. The blanket he pulls over them is cool and crisp, the way clean sheets are on a summer evening, but with the weight of something warmer and enchanted to stay that way through the night. He rests a hand on Alucard's cheek, moving close to kiss him. ]
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I love you.
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It's a blessing, because it means he can see Alucard when he's like this. Tired and unguarded. Means that if he can't sleep he can just watch. Memorise the shapes of his face. Watch as he moves his own hair just slightly with his breath.
It means he can see that smile, and he kisses again because Alucard can't see him smile in turn, only feel it. ]
I know. And I'm so, so fortunate for it.