[Noctis visibly shudders the moment their skin touches, and he doesn't even bother to hide how much he loves the contact. How much he soaks up the warmth of Ezio's skin, of how much his body gets riled up in pleasure every time the fingers cross over his hips, his waist, his back.
Ezio speaking to him in Italian is probably the most wonderful thing ever, but it's the 'bello' that always gets to him. It always draws out a shy, yet happy smile from him.]
[There was nothing in the world that could compare to the beauty contained within Noctis' smile. And he found himself becoming lost in it, falling down deep into the light that shone through. Felt his chest tighten as the love contained within his heart grew exponentially, until it felt as though he would surely drown in it.
It's a soft command, issues in the he's of the moment and he answers in kind, both hands lifting to cup each side of Noctis' jaw, finger tips gentle as he dips forward. As lips press against lips and something sparks between them that has a shower running down the length of his spine.]
[He's always so gentle with him. Even when things are fast and rough and needy, Ezio's always so gentle to him. Taking perfect care that Noctis is feeling only happiness and pleasure in everything they do.
And now too. The kiss is so soft and it sends a wave of warmth through his body. And every time he kisses him, it always feels like it's the first time. Like he's never done it before. He sighs happily, hands tightening around Ezio's neck- getting his body completely pressed up against the other.]
[Always. Because this play, this back and forth between them only worked if they both enjoyed it. If they both felt the care and appreciation that flowed between them for what they were able to share.
That kiss slowly turns deep, vast like the sea, and Ezio's lips part, tongue snaking out to tease the seam formed by Noctis' own. A distraction for the way his hands slip down, settle onto hips and begin to move them backwards. Step by step, across the open expanse towards the welcoming steam billowing from the tub.]
[The wonderful distraction works because Noctis doesn't even notice they have come close to the tub. He's too preoccupied with the wonderful lips on his own to care about it. But once the back of his legs hit the tub, he breaks the kiss with a soft groan and a grumble.]
Mmm... you first. [He smirks-] I want to sit in your lap.
[How is he supposed to pass up an opportunity like that? To have Noctis in his lap, surrounded by glorious, soothing hot water.]
As you wish, your majesty.
[But he takes his time in releasing his hold, fingers slowly slipping from hips, trailing low over Noctis' stomach, barely brushing against blossoming hardness before finally falling away. Steps around him with the same tactic, taking his time to lift a leg and slide it into the water, to let out a soft moan at the heat of it.
Even when he begins to lower himself down it's with the same speed, still maddeningly slow, soft sounds coming from parted lips as teeth dig into the bottom, eyes opening a mere fraction to glance over Noctis.]
[That title calling again. Noctis just rolls his eyes with a huff. The mood would be completely botched if Ezio isn't taking very slow steps to immerse himself in the nice, warm bath.
Gods, he loves watching him move like this. He's not even aware that he was biting in his own lower lip until Ezio looks at him. Right- he should join him, not just watch.
With a light flush, he steps in the tub himself (not as graceful as Ezio though), and lowers himself right between Ezio's legs, back pressed against the chest. It's amazing and, by everything that is holy, he'd remain like this for days.]
[Hands instantly lift to brace against hips, holding steady until Noctis slips against him, back pressed against chest and they fall away. Arms wrap around shoulders, smiling as he nuzzles into the warmth of his neck, lips pressing against a pulse point as he speaks.]
[Noctis shivers when he feels lips descend on his skin and sighs, eyes closing. This feeling is beyond perfect. He'd stay like this forever, given a chance.]
Yes... thank you, Mentore.
[He tilts his head slightly so that angle is just enough to press a short kiss on Ezio's lips.]
[Muscles begin to slowly relax, heated water seeming to seep into his very bones and soothe away the aches that had settled so deep. Even the weight of Noctis leaning against felt like nothing, bodies weightless in the surrounding water.]
What should I teach you next?
[Spoken low, lips moving against lips, before catching Noct's bottom between his teeth and tugging softly.]
[Noctis lets himself get lost in that kiss, warmer than the water they are sitting in. It easily makes him moan softly, almost happily and there's a content sigh when Ezio pulls back.
His head falls back against the shoulder, and Noctis looks up at him through half-lidded eyes.]
...teach me how to stop falling for you over and over again.
[Why did Noctis have to say things that tore into his heart and made it bleed from the pain of it? That mended another wound that had been made so long ago, sealing it shut and leaving it whole?
Ezio had fallen deep, fallen fast and easily, like a leaf falling from the trees in the fall. He had always either loved intensely or not at all.
But there was something about the way that he loved Noctis that was different. That made even those words which were meant to be tender inspire pain. Because in the end this wouldn't last and it would be nothing more than another loss, another hole to bear.
And he would suffer it silently, gladly, just for these moments.]
I could not teach you that. No more than I could teach my soul not to be the mate for yours.
[Of course he can't teach him that. It's not something that can be taught. Noctis isn't even sure why he asked that, really. It came out of him before he could catch himself.
Falling for Ezio... he was trying to catch himself, but every time they speak or spend time together, it's like the ground is removed from underneath his feet and he's left falling into the abyss.
They are doomed. To love each other but never remain together.]
[There were so many promises that Ezio wanted to make. So many things he wanted to make a certainty, to act as if he alone had the power to make it so.
But he didn't have the power to make sure he would remember Noctis anymore than he had the power to keep him from dying.
So he lied, the words sounding desperate and heavy, like he was trying to convince himself just as much as he was trying to convince Noctis.]
I won't. I promise. [Because surely his heart would remember, even if his mind forgot.]
[Noctis knows that his request is unreasonable, that there is nothing out there that will make certain they will remember each other when they go back to their worlds.
Still, hearing it makes him feel more at ease, and his eyes slip closed.]
[A soft sound falls from his lips, a sigh forced to sound contented at the last moment despite feeling anything but.
Lips press into the mess of Noctis' hair, against a temple and again at his cheek, before settling back, letting the heat of the water soothe over him.]
[It's probably not smart to doze off in the water, for various reasons. But Noctis just can't help himself. He is in Ezio's arms, lips pressed against his skin, fingers idly resting on his body- it feels like the most secure place in the world right now. So can you blame him for wanting to nap? It will be light dozing, Noct tells himself. Ezio will wake him up easily.]
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Ezio speaking to him in Italian is probably the most wonderful thing ever, but it's the 'bello' that always gets to him. It always draws out a shy, yet happy smile from him.]
Kiss me...
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It's a soft command, issues in the he's of the moment and he answers in kind, both hands lifting to cup each side of Noctis' jaw, finger tips gentle as he dips forward. As lips press against lips and something sparks between them that has a shower running down the length of his spine.]
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And now too. The kiss is so soft and it sends a wave of warmth through his body. And every time he kisses him, it always feels like it's the first time. Like he's never done it before. He sighs happily, hands tightening around Ezio's neck- getting his body completely pressed up against the other.]
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That kiss slowly turns deep, vast like the sea, and Ezio's lips part, tongue snaking out to tease the seam formed by Noctis' own. A distraction for the way his hands slip down, settle onto hips and begin to move them backwards. Step by step, across the open expanse towards the welcoming steam billowing from the tub.]
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Mmm... you first. [He smirks-] I want to sit in your lap.
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As you wish, your majesty.
[But he takes his time in releasing his hold, fingers slowly slipping from hips, trailing low over Noctis' stomach, barely brushing against blossoming hardness before finally falling away. Steps around him with the same tactic, taking his time to lift a leg and slide it into the water, to let out a soft moan at the heat of it.
Even when he begins to lower himself down it's with the same speed, still maddeningly slow, soft sounds coming from parted lips as teeth dig into the bottom, eyes opening a mere fraction to glance over Noctis.]
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Gods, he loves watching him move like this. He's not even aware that he was biting in his own lower lip until Ezio looks at him. Right- he should join him, not just watch.
With a light flush, he steps in the tub himself (not as graceful as Ezio though), and lowers himself right between Ezio's legs, back pressed against the chest. It's amazing and, by everything that is holy, he'd remain like this for days.]
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Is my student satisfied?
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Yes... thank you, Mentore.
[He tilts his head slightly so that angle is just enough to press a short kiss on Ezio's lips.]
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What should I teach you next?
[Spoken low, lips moving against lips, before catching Noct's bottom between his teeth and tugging softly.]
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His head falls back against the shoulder, and Noctis looks up at him through half-lidded eyes.]
...teach me how to stop falling for you over and over again.
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Ezio had fallen deep, fallen fast and easily, like a leaf falling from the trees in the fall. He had always either loved intensely or not at all.
But there was something about the way that he loved Noctis that was different. That made even those words which were meant to be tender inspire pain. Because in the end this wouldn't last and it would be nothing more than another loss, another hole to bear.
And he would suffer it silently, gladly, just for these moments.]
I could not teach you that. No more than I could teach my soul not to be the mate for yours.
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Falling for Ezio... he was trying to catch himself, but every time they speak or spend time together, it's like the ground is removed from underneath his feet and he's left falling into the abyss.
They are doomed. To love each other but never remain together.]
Just... promise to not forget me... okay?
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But he didn't have the power to make sure he would remember Noctis anymore than he had the power to keep him from dying.
So he lied, the words sounding desperate and heavy, like he was trying to convince himself just as much as he was trying to convince Noctis.]
I won't. I promise. [Because surely his heart would remember, even if his mind forgot.]
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Still, hearing it makes him feel more at ease, and his eyes slip closed.]
Thank you...
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Lips press into the mess of Noctis' hair, against a temple and again at his cheek, before settling back, letting the heat of the water soothe over him.]
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It will be light dozing, Noct tells himself. Ezio will wake him up easily.]