abraxaslogs | Got love for the people that have warned you

Mags is an interesting person. The Crow Club, it's our home because we're part of the gang, most homes you have to work for or have reasons to be there. She had no real reason to take us all in, it was because she's a good person. And that's not something I'm really used to.

[ Good people. Jesper would have used to say that his father was the best person he knows, but in retrospect he's stopped looking at Colm that way. And not in the bad sense, the fact that his father is flawed has given them a lot of better moments, rather than a child worshipping a parent. They found themselves on the same level. But true altruism is so bizarre to him. It is the kind of thing Inej would do though, a generous heart, taking care of others.

Sam too, maybe that's where it came down to. Sam found someone like him in this giant desert city and somehow it ended up this way. Jesper is a momma's boy at his core. Mags just happens to be his current mother figure. There aren't a lot of purely good people in his world. Jesper's used to corruption and violence. So of course he wants to caretake Mags right back. ]

I'm fine, Sylvain. I get stronger the more I practice.

[ So he exhausted himself by going too hard, but then he'll get to have better stamina. Jesper doesn't do things by half. He's all in or out of it. He can't believe how vast Sylvain's chest is when he rests his head back like this, it just goes on and on. A beefcake. They barely fit in the tub but they do enough, and he likes the tightness of the space, it means they're completely intertwined together. ]

I'm used to being the caretaker, I'm not great at letting other people be.

[ As if he needs to say out loud what they both already know. It's why Sylvain is constantly trying to do things like this, and Jesper still is reluctant and stubborn about it. ]

This is why I love you.

[ Simple, to the point, genuine. His feelings on his sleeve like usual. ]

[ Before meeting Jesper, Sylvain had no idea those words could ever be offered to him without strings attached. A laundry list of expectations behind them. Love was a currency in his life, and he'd always been the goods bartered away in exchange. But it had never been real love. Or if it was, it wasn't actually for love of him. No, it had always been a shallow, empty thing. And he was just as guilty of offering it that way, as mere lip service or idle charms. Because that was all he believed it to be.

It still made his head spin, to hear Jesper say that so easily, and know he meant it honestly. Openly. Sylvain didn't have to do anything to earn it, and even more shocking, didn't have to bend over backwards or jump through flaming hoops to keep it. He still struggled to believe it at times, wrap his head around the strange enormity of it, but he was trying. For Jesper.

Even if he still struggled to offer him the words back each time. He managed it, sometimes. To speak them aloud, to give them back with the same amount of honesty. For someone who had always had a way with words, that Jesper could steal these so easily...

But he presses a kiss to the man's shoulder, arm squeezing him tightly in a warm embrace, hoping he could still convey the depth of his emotions even if he couldn't easily give the words tonight. They choked in his throat and it just made his arms tighten a little more.

When he could finally speak again, his voice is a little raw, but still thickly warm with affection. ]

And here I thought that was because of my muscles.

[ Easier to make light of his own failure there, distract away from it, before guilt started gnawing at him and ruined an otherwise perfectly good night.

He wasn't good at letting other people be his caretaker either. So he understood Jesper's words all too well. ]

You deserved to be spoiled and pampered every once in a while too, you know.

[ Jesper is not someone who needs or expects the words back. He is unerringly confident in himself and in his worth. Not always, he has his blind spots like anyone else, but he knows he's lovable, that he's cared about and needed. Sylvain's affection for him is being expressed very clearly at the moment which is why he does what he does, which is make words to say what's in his heart.

He knows Sylvain better than the man expects, because Jesper is very observant and they've been lovers for a year now, he pays close attention. He knew that their relationship was unique for Sylvain, being someone who wanted him in his bed and keeping him there, that sex was only part of a bigger relationship. He doesn't know if anyone has told Sylvain he loves him before, but that's fine. If he's the first, good, then he's heard it at least.

He smiles into that tight hug and takes Sylvain's hand, pressing a kiss to his palm lovingly, and putting it against his cheek. Just nuzzling into it, affectionate and content. ]

The muscles are a nice perk. If I knew what your body looked like, I would've jumped you the first time we met.

[ Not even a joke. Sylvain's clothes did not do him justice. The first time Jesper got to actually look at his body, he thought he'd died and gone to heaven. Beautiful. But it's not the muscles that keeps him coming back or keeps him here right now in this bath. ]

I feel spoiled right now, yes. Very cared about.

[ It's a gentle reassurance about the words not being more important than the actions. ]

I'm having Steve distract Sam, I'm making him a special suite.

I'm still impressed you got through an entire afternoon at the hotsprings without climbing into my lap, if I'm honest. Or maybe that was more me climbing into yours.

[ There's soft, affectionate laughter in his tone as he brushes his fingers against Jesper's lips. Grateful the other man understands even when this is something Sylvain has a hard time putting into words himself.

It's not that he's never heard the words before. In fact, he's heard them - said them - so many times they should have lost all meaning by now. Except they'd never held any meaning in the first place.

All except from Jesper. So maybe that did make him the first.

But he lets the conversation drift to what Jesper's been preoccupied with and he arches an eyebrow, because this is the first time he's hearing about it. Although he's been very busy helping with redesigning and remodeling the kitchen and bar area downstairs. He'd spent enough time working in both when he lived there to know where some improvements could be implemented. ]

Oh? What kind of special?

Oh I thought about it the entire time. You're so gorgeous. I was just still trying to suss you out, I couldn't tell if you would want that.

[ Some people flirt a lot but don't react well when someone throws themselves into their lap in a semi-public setting. Jesper wasn't entirely sure about Sylvain and his needs being similar until the night they did hook up, when they nearly fucked in the alleyway. Everything after that was so much hunger and that hunger has never stopped, even if it's also settled into the kind that can wait for the full meal to be served.

Which is why he hasn't seduced Sylvain yet. He's going to, they can have a few minutes first to talk and not be out of their mind in lust. It's something he knows he can unwrap like a gift when the time is right. Probably very soon, because with Sylvain's large body pressed up against him, he is already thinking impure thoughts. ]

It's top secret.

[ Meaning this is basically only a conversation that happened between him and Mags, and eventually the people who were going to put it together. This wasn't in any of the plans drawn out on purpose, so Sam wouldn't know. ]

He's not someone who would ask for a better place or take one, so I'm forcing it on him. It's going to be the nicest suite in the entire inn, as befitting the person who started this partnership.

[ Jesper's going all out. It's going to be larger, more detailed, probably even prettier. It won't be so over the top that it will overshadow everyone else, he knows Sam wouldn't like that either, but Jesper's been around here a long time. He knows what Sam likes and what will suit him. He wants it to look extra good but also be homey.

He rests his head back on Sylvain's shoulder and smiles, very smug about managing to pull off this surprise. It's not done yet, but it will, and he can't wait to see Sam's face. ]

It was my idea but Mags insisted on it, if she was going to let us update everything.

Well, I'm glad you finally figured out how very into you I really was.

[ He adds this with a playful wink, because the memories of that night in the alley - and all that had come after - are still among his fondest memories here. Even if the initial cause of it hadn't been great, the results had been among the best things to happen to him here.

His fingers sweep along Jesper's ribs as he trails kisses against his shoulder, smiling against the skin under his lips, comfortable and content in the heat and contact between them. He knows there will be more, but he's fine with them taking their time in getting there. He'd brought Jesper here to relax and unwind, after all. In whatever form that takes. ]

That's very clever of you. He's gonna love it, I bet. Do you need any help? Or do you have it handled?

Was? I'm pretty sure you're even more into me now.

[ Jesper grins and to prove as much he wiggles back against Sylvain to be a menace, giving him a little bit of friction. He smiles and tips his head to request more kisses, reaching up behind him to hook his hand in that perfect red hair again, tangling wet fingers in it. Sylvain is such a perfect male specimen, Jesper has always been bisexual but Sylvain's the kind of man that would make him go 'oh fuck I'm bi' if he hadn't already known it. ]

If you'd like to come use your muscles to move the furniture in and out once we're done fixing up the inside, I wouldn't say no.

[ Jesper could do it all himself with the few workers - non-Summoned - he got involved in it. But Sylvain's proven by dragging him there that it wouldn't hurt to allow others to help. Just a little. ]

Although I'll have to pay you in a special way, for your effort.

[ Coquettish. ]

Oh, I am absolutely sure of that fact.

[ He has to laugh when Jesper wriggles back against him. He's only human, after all, and he has his very hot boyfriend currently very naked and wet in his arms. The friction only adds to what's already there, although he'd been trying to be polite to make sure Jesper got the chance to relax and enjoy his soak before they both distracted each other the rest of the afternoon.

When those fingers tangle in his hair again, however, he lets one hand slide up to cradle against Jesper's jaw, turning his face enough that he can catch his lips in a slow, lazy kiss. Lingering, and not in any rush still. Just enjoying the moment. Jesper makes it easy to do that, to turn everything else off and just focus on what's right here in front of him. At the moment? Quite literally. ]

I'm pretty sure I've already told you my muscles are at your disposal. But I won't say no to whatever you're cooking up in that clever mind of yours. I was about to say I'd give you a discount, but now I think I should definitely stick to full-price, especially since I'm getting special payments.

[ Jesper is delighted that Sylvain is already reacting to being naked with him, as he well should, grinning as he returns the slow kiss. He does less wriggling this time and readjusts so he can much more directly grind his ass against Sylvain's cock. He barely has to move to do that, rocking against him.

He reaches over to take Sylvain's hand and kisses each finger before bringing it down and encouraging him to wrap around Jesper's now very interested cock. He could turn around to start really getting them both crazy and he'll hold that in his back pocket, but a little bit of teasing never heart anyone. ]

It has to be full-price, sweetheart, we're both worth retail value.

[ Jesper laughs and turns his head to try and steal another kiss from him. ]

[ Sylvain just laughs at that, letting his hand be guided as he wraps warm fingers around Jesper's cock, giving him a slight, teasing squeeze before stroking slowly. He slides his thumb over the tip of him, even as he grins when Jesper purposefully grinds back against his own hardening arousal.

His other hand tangling in Jesper's hair, he draws his head back at a better angle to steal that kiss, more than happy to interrupt his reply for a few moments for another taste. It's never enough. ]

Well, you certainly are. Although I think my plan for the afternoon has failed. You don't feel very relaxed at the moment.

[ Jesper moans at the first stroke since it sets off so many delicious feelings at once, exactly what he needed, and he returns the kiss with a slightly faster breath. ]

Don't worry, we'll be relaxed soon enough.

[ He pulls Sylvain's and off him but it's because he's impatient (well known) and he turns around, the water sloshing around him but not over the rim for now. He straddles Sylvain's thighs and snuggles in close, nuzzling his nose as their cocks rub up against each other. Jesper runs his fingers into Sylvain's hair and then pushes his head back so he gets full access to his neck to nip and suck on. ]

Saints what I wouldn't do to ride you right now. But we'd definitely get all of the bath on the floor.

[ Jesper laughs into his neck and his other hand wraps around only Sylvain, leaving his ignored for the moment, so he can start teasing him the same way, stroking slowly. ]

[ Considering the loft is built over a factory and warehouse, he's pretty sure that would result in a lot of angry workers banging on their door, so probably not a good idea.

But he does continue to stroke Jesper's cock, matching the pace to the movement of the other man's hand, even as a breathless moan slip free of his lips. He tips his head back at the tug to his hair, resting it on the edge of the tub as Jesper's lips and teeth move against his throat. ]

You're really tempting me to say 'fuck it' and do that anyway, but I'd like to not get evicted, I happen to like this place.

[ He twists his hand, adding a bit of a squeeze to the next stroke as he swipes his thumb over the head of his cock, lips quirking into a smirk. ]

So I suppose we should finish your bath before you distract the both of us. More.

Mmm, it's fine, I'll do it later.

[ Sylvain has successfully distracted him from his work and he may as well get a little snuggling and sex out of it before going back. Jesper will definitely need to sleep a little first though. As eager as he can be, he's definitely worn through. Not so worn he can't push into Sylvain's hand, careful not to send any water crashing down, moaning at the thumb as it touches the slit. ]

Here, baby, work with me.

[ Jesper's long elegant fingers are good at a lot of things, but right then all he wants to use them for is this. He presses all the way against Sylvain so they are flush together and they can stroke each other while little movements of his hips forward also cause friction when they're rubbing together. He moves his hand faster to spur him on, his breath coming in sharply. ]

Let me look at you.

[ Jesper likes to look, something Sylvain's well aware of, tugging his head back down so he can gaze hungrily into his eyes, watch his expression for pleasure as it's also showing on his own. Jesper is the one who loses composure first though when another swipe of Sylvain's thumb sets him off and he gasps, pushing into his grip. ]

You can look all you like.

[ Sylvain's voice has taken on a slightly husky quality as he gives a slow smile and lets his own amber gaze drink in Jesper's face. The expressions that play out so plainly. The sinuous way he moves against him. The knowing way he touches him - the way they touch each other, because his movements and pace are easy to match, reflecting them stroke for stroke.

Jesper will see when his eyes start to darken, when lips part as his breathing roughens, turns a hint more ragged as Jesper's touch sends pleasure curling through him. It's slow and lazy, sensual and languorous, and it's perfect, just what they needed. ]

Actually, I'm pretty sure there's very little I wouldn't let you do, to be honest. Which is probably a very dangerous thing to confess to you, but...

It's the perfect thing to confess to me, darling.

[ Jesper half-laughs, half-moans. It's past their year anniversary now and nothing has slowed between them, and Jesper can't imagine doing anything other than loving and wanting Sylvain. They're closer than most too, as Jesper rarely lets anyone take care of him, and he would make Sylvain his confidante if he ever did need to talk. Sylvain's been honest with him too, about the struggle he's had with Hilda and Claude's arguments, enough that Jesper pushed at Claude, which he almost never does. But for Sylvain, he'll always have his back.

And they'll always have this, as long as he wants it.

Jesper kisses him deeply as their strokes start to speed up, which is necessary now that he's going to lose it any second, but at the peak of it he has to break away, gasping for breath. He presses his forehead against Sylvain's, sharing air between them as he whimpers. ]

Sylvain, love, come with me.

[ They're so wrapped up in each other and intimate that he thinks it's an easy request as he arches up into Sylvain's hand and does exactly that. ]

[ He is. They are.

Feeling Jesper’s movements becoming more erratic and stuttered, he speeds the stroke of his hand around them. He knows by now exactly how Jesper likes to be touched, which will drive him mad the fastest. They’ve had countless hours to explore each others’ bodies and Sylvain has committed all of that to memory. To use against him when it suits him, but really, it’s a win/win for both of them.

And now is no exception as Jesper breathes those words against his lips and he gives a breathless groan, hips rocking up to slide his own aching cock against the other man’s length, craving that slick, heated friction as his body throbs with aching need. ]

Fuck…

[ It’s a soft hiss as he arches, cock pulsing as he spills a moment later. There’s a splash of water that spills over the tub from their movements, but he doesn’t care - that’s a problem for later. Right now his attention is fully on his lover above him and the pleasure coursing thrugh both of them as they chase their release.

Spent, he falls back against the tub with a groan, hands reaching to pull Jesper with him, curling around him to cuddle him close against a broad chest. ]

Fuck me, how does that get better every time.

[ Jesper feels that perfect wave of euphoria and rides it, leaning into Sylvain, allowing his weight to go lax and simply relax against him. He feels boneless and wonderful, the best way to be, and lingers in their aftermath, kissing Sylvain deeply as they both settle back into sanity.

He puts his hands on Sylvain's broad chest, running his fingers up and down it, because yeah, he'll never stop. Look at it. He laughs breathlessly at Sylvain's words and bumps their noses together. ]

Hell if I know, but it is.

[ Seriously! Every time! And it's not like Jesper expects sex to get dull or bad, but they really seem extraordinary at reaching new peaks together. He kisses Sylvain's cheeks and sighs, knowing they're not going to get cleaner in this water. He feels tired all at once, so Sylvain's succeeded in his aims, congrats.]

Let's get into bed.

[ He sighs and snuggles against him. ]

After I'm able to stand.

[ Sylvain just chuckles, having needed a few moments to let his body come back down, too. As tempting as it is to just drift here, he knows the bed will be far more comfortable.

Which is why he presses a kiss to Jesper’s temple in warm affection and wraps his arms around him. ]

I’ve got you, babe. Just wrap your arms around me.

[ Lifting him, he manages to get them wrapped in one of the massively oversized towels he keeps in the bathroom (he needs big ones okay) and lets the tub start emptying even as he carries Jesper down the hall to his room this time.

Luckily, it’s not far, because he’s just about spent, too. He manages to get them to his bed and tucked under the covers before he’s wrapping his arms snugly about his lover, tucking him in against a broad chest, and letting the stated exhaustion wash over him as he drifts off to the warmth of Jesper in his arms. ]

Got love for the people that have warned you

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NSFW from here

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the amount of time i spend staring at his gif every time i come here to reply is obscene tbh

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maybe wrap on this one, I'll start our quest one soon! :D

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