[ Dimitri feels like his heart might burst. He buries his face into the crook of Dedue's neck and wraps his arms around him in a tight squeeze. He's felt... lost for a long time. Constrained, as if he's been putting on a front for the rest of the world.
This feels different. ]
Then... for as long as our lives last.
[ Which is... perhaps overdramatic, but it's Dimitri. ]
[It's warm, bringing out a calm in Dedue that he so rarely feels. However, it's always associated with Dimitri, anyway. How rarely he could allow his defenses to come down around others.
He presses another kiss to Dimitri's forehead. It's a terribly romantic thing to say, but Dedue has no disagreement.]
I wish to be no where else. When I became your vassal, I saw only my future intertwined with you.
So it is no different now. I am yours, here and forevermore.
I know that you will do all that you can, when it is in your power to do so. For now, please continue to allow me to act as your sword and shield... but in addition, as well as what you ask of my heart.
[How strangely terrible it is to break away from the embrace, even if it's just so by a few inches. He touches Dimitri's cheek once again, quietly reveling in his prince's warmth and beauty before he leans in to give him another kiss. At least one more, when Dedue has so much more to give him.
[ Dimitri wants to give more. He wants there to be a future. He wants there to me more than furtive kisses in the library. But maybe for now that's all he needs. He returns the embrace and his lips part again as he tugs Dedue closer, legs tightening around his waist as he tries to get as close as he possibly can. ]
[Perhaps there will be a day in the future that they can spare more than stolen kisses. For now, truly, Dedue could not ask for more. This alone still makes it feel like he is being spoiled by Dimitri. With the legs around his waist, Dedue nuzzles against his neck, embracing his future king.]
Do not let me keep you for much longer.
[After all, it is late, and they are but human beings. Dimitri will need sleep.]
[ His cheeks flush. Is that an invitation? Or is he reading too much into it? He grasps at Dedue's hand as he slides off of the task, not willing to let him go just yet. ]
[For a moment, Dedue focuses on their hands holding one another, and he adjusts the grip so that their fingers are intertwined. Thankfully, being in the library, they aren't too far from Dimitri's room.
Gently, he squeezes Dimitri's hand, then guides the pair of them out.
The academy is quiet, the most sound coming from outside with patrolling knights. The inside, however, is silent save for themselves. Good, he'd hate to cause trouble for Dimitri. He guides him onward toward his room.]
[ Dimitri follows, trying not to hurry. Not to appear too eager. That wouldn't do, would it? But when he glances at Dedue's face in the lamplight he thinks he could die, right then and there. He's so... handsome. Beautiful. And Dimitri is privileged enough to see the smile that sometimes graces his features. So he cannot wait. Doesn't want to. When he reaches his room, he opens the door and tugs Dedue in after him, not wanting him to go anywhere - and once he's in, he leans up to press another kiss to his lips. Needy. Wanting. ]
[Truthfully, he wasn't going to assume that Dimitri would have him in his room, but he's quietly glad that's how it's become. He makes sure to push the door closed behind him before he's gently cupping Dimitri's cheek to pull him near, kissing him back.
He could never asked for more.]
Dimitri-- [Another eager, brief kiss.] Tell me what I can do for you.
[ He can't answer that. It seems impossible. There's too much. His head is whirling and he can't even begin to think clearly. He takes a step back, tugs on Dedue's jacket to urge him to follow. ]
I don't know. Just - let me touch you?
[ He's blushing again, redfaced and excited and out of sorts. ]
[Anything that Dimitri would ask for, he'd give gladly. If it was just holding him or more, Dedue would be happy for it. So, as always, he follows after his prince.]
Of course. [He presses his lips to Dimitri's temple.] However you want me. I am happy for it.
[ Dimitri sinks onto the edge of his bed, sitting and still holding Dedue's hands. He tugs him down so he can lean up to press another kiss against his lips. What does he want right now? Just to be close? Something more? Everything feels new and exciting and overwhelming. ]
[Easily, Dedue allows himself down by Dimitri's guidance, eagerly finding his prince's lips and kissing them, step by step more confident and comfortable with it. Just once tonight would have almost given the illusion of it being a memory, but the amount of times by now is reassuring of otherwise.
He only lets his lips part from Dimitri's so he can sit next to him. Their lips rejoin and he is content like this, or whatever Dimitri wishes to ask for. If it were possible, Dedue would give him the sun.]
[ Dimitri feels precisely the same - he would give Dedue anything. Everything. It's a heady, overwhelming feeling and he doesn't know where it ends or how he sorts it out now. His head is spinning and he laughs (almost drunk) as he presses against Dedue's side. ]
I... know it's a risk. But would you mind staying a little while longer?
[ Dedue's smile is a relatively rare occurrence and when it's meant entirely for him as it is in this moment, Dimitri feels as if his heart might burst. ]
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This feels different. ]
Then... for as long as our lives last.
[ Which is... perhaps overdramatic, but it's Dimitri. ]
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He presses another kiss to Dimitri's forehead. It's a terribly romantic thing to say, but Dedue has no disagreement.]
I wish to be no where else. When I became your vassal, I saw only my future intertwined with you.
So it is no different now. I am yours, here and forevermore.
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[ When he's king... when he's king he can change things. ]
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For I will give it to you.
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[ He doesn't want to constrain his friend. But he's also a little selfish. ]
...and maybe grant me another kiss.
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[How strangely terrible it is to break away from the embrace, even if it's just so by a few inches. He touches Dimitri's cheek once again, quietly reveling in his prince's warmth and beauty before he leans in to give him another kiss. At least one more, when Dedue has so much more to give him.
There will be other times, he hopes. He yearns.]
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Do not let me keep you for much longer.
[After all, it is late, and they are but human beings. Dimitri will need sleep.]
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[ Dimitri admits with a sheepish laugh. ]
Maybe if we don't sleep, morning will stay very far away for a little while longer.
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[He would shower Dimitri with as much adoration as he asked for. However much affection Dedue could spare, he would give it so gladly.]
If nothing else, let me take you to your room. Unless you still have work to be done here, despite my distinct interruption.
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[ His cheeks flush. Is that an invitation? Or is he reading too much into it? He grasps at Dedue's hand as he slides off of the task, not willing to let him go just yet. ]
Come. Let's go.
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Gently, he squeezes Dimitri's hand, then guides the pair of them out.
The academy is quiet, the most sound coming from outside with patrolling knights. The inside, however, is silent save for themselves. Good, he'd hate to cause trouble for Dimitri. He guides him onward toward his room.]
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He could never asked for more.]
Dimitri-- [Another eager, brief kiss.] Tell me what I can do for you.
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[ He can't answer that. It seems impossible. There's too much. His head is whirling and he can't even begin to think clearly. He takes a step back, tugs on Dedue's jacket to urge him to follow. ]
I don't know. Just - let me touch you?
[ He's blushing again, redfaced and excited and out of sorts. ]
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Of course. [He presses his lips to Dimitri's temple.] However you want me. I am happy for it.
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[ He seems a little overwhelmed, but he's doing his best. ]
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[Dedue raises one of Dimitri's hands, giving the knuckles a tender kiss.]
Please take all the time you need.
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He only lets his lips part from Dimitri's so he can sit next to him. Their lips rejoin and he is content like this, or whatever Dimitri wishes to ask for. If it were possible, Dedue would give him the sun.]
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I... know it's a risk. But would you mind staying a little while longer?
[ All night? ]
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Though he hesitates briefly, Dedue does place his arm to rest around Dimitri's back. Gentle, loving, and protective.]
As you wish it.
[He would be here all night, if desired.]
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You should smile more. You look... radiant.