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 Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:43 pm
Eduard frowned, rather confused by Peter's reaction. "Are... are you... I mean, how is that ironic?" he asked, changing his question from 'are you alright' to 'how is that ironic'.
In truth, the Marquess was completely confused.
"I can retire to my room if you're tired." the Marquess spoke softly, sitting up when Peter left to get the blanket. "Besides, you'll be needing this blanket to sleep, Peter. I can't impose."
Or could he?
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:53 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter pushed Eduard back down gently but firmly. He wasn't going to let the Marquess move much, feeling that the Marquess had already strained himself quite a lot that day, and feeling very responsible for it too. He smiled. "Because y-you're absolutely b-beautiful," he murmured, though there was a slight questioning tone in his statement, as if to ask 'Isn't that obvious?'
He sat down on the ground next to Eduard—a position he seemed to be finding himself in quite a lot recently—and smiled. "You can." He said it as if it were the most simple fact in the world. He didn't mind if Eduard imposed. He actually wouldn't allow it to happen any other way. Eduard needed his rest, and Peter could be quite stubborn when he wanted to be.(("Or could he?" That cracked me up so much for some reason...)) L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:04 pm
Without realizing it, Eduard was blushing again.
"But... I mean honestly, Peter, you can't sleep on the floor." he eventually spoke, sounding rather surprised and... well... flabbergasted, for lack of a better word.
'You can.'
That had so many meanings.
Eduard could impose.
Eduard could retire to his own room.
Of course, both of those reasons were at war with himself.
For starters, this was Eduard's home so he technically wasn't imposing. If anyone was, it would have been Peter by decorum alone, his simple being there saw to that.
Secondly, Eduard knew he could return to his own room, but that hardly guaranteed that Peter wouldn't sleep on the floor... much less that the young actor would sleep at all.
"No matter what you say, you can't sleep on the floor." the Marquess sighed, running a hand over his face in slight frustration.
But it was amused frustration to say the least.
"I want to be sure you rest, and since you don't particularly seem to want me out of your sight... well... seems we'll need to share this blanket." Eduard spoke carefully, an eyebrow arched as he looked down at Peter. "And since the chaise isn't quite big enough for the two of us to sleep properly... I would have to suggest the bed."
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:24 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter blushed. He hadn't thought of that. Of course Eduard would be gentlemanly and kind and not let him do what he wanted. He tried to keep his expression relatively even as he murmured, "I-If that's the o-only way you'll s-sleep..." He got up and lifted the blanket from Eduard, though not strong enough to lift Eduard himself. He held out a hand to Eduard, though, again, quite sure that Eduard didn't need it. Or at least, Eduard would think that he didn't need it.
Peter made sure that Eduard was comfortable before he sat down on the edge of the bed, figuring that Eduard would feel very awkward if Peter was laying down himself. Peter would wait for Eduard to fall asleep before doing so himself. Peter blushed slightly as he went over Eduard's words: "You don't seem to want me out of your sight..." That was very, very true. Though the way that he said it could have been taken so many other ways too.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:34 pm
Keeping his smile gentle, to keep from showing just how frustrated he was with all the fussing, Eduard allowed Peter to help him to the bed.
He sat on the edge, removing his shoes, though leaving his clothes as they were.
The Marquess vowed that tomorrow, a bath was certainly in order.
"Yes, it is the only way I'll sleep." Eduard now replied, looking to Peter who was still sitting up. "I'm not about to fall asleep thinking you're going to continue this nightly vigil." mirth was twinkling in his purple gaze, mainly due to the fact that Peter's enthusiasm was just so amusing to him.
"Come now," the Marquess whispered once he was laying down atop the pillow, the blanket pulled up to his chest. "Lay down before I have to pull you down. Honestly... you think I'd close my eyes with you sitting bolt upright like that? Shame." he was teasing, wanting Peter to feel perfectly at ease around him.
It was as it should be...
Eduard wasn't special, he wasn't anything more than Peter except that he'd been born into the aristocracy of London. Therefore, the Marquess figured that Peter deserved just as much of a scolding for not sleeping... that he himself got for now being in bed.
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 1:56 am
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter stared at Eduard for a little, dumbstruck at Eduard's comment. Then Peter laughed. "Yes, my lord," he muttered sarcastically, immediately getting a little change in mood. Eduard's teasing had done something to make Peter more at ease. Peter didn't quite understand it himself, but he no longer felt that tense around Eduard all of a sudden.
Peter got under the blanket and laid down, feeling the gradual warmth overcome him. He smiled. "You know, if you wanted to sleep with Rosaline, you could have just asked." He was teasing Eduard right back, snuggling up to him in mock flirtation.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:59 pm
Eduard's smile masked the sudden feeling of hurt that flowed through him.
He remembered Rutherford's words quite well... and, truth be told, the Marquess didn't enjoy the idea that someone would 'love' him simply to get into his bed.
Granted... he was TECHNICALLY in Rosaline's bed...
"If I wanted to sleep with Rosaline, I wouldn't have been trying to calm YOU down." Eduard replied, his smile remaining. He laughed softly, turning on his side so he could converse easier. "She seems quite fine with me, it's you that I'm attempting to loosen up a bit."
Of course he knew there was an obvious innuendo in that sentence, but he'd hardly meant it that way. Once it was out of his mouth however, he couldn't exactly take it back so he continued to talk to cover up the mistake.
"Besides, you're far more fun to tease."
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:14 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter blushed, though not catching the innuendo, but embarrassed at Eduard's last comment. "You're the worst..." he murmured into the blanket, looking away from Eduard. I'm fun to tease? How wonderful... He thought sarcastically.
Peter was feeling quite comfortable, but he continued to worry about Eduard. For some reason or other, Peter found himself perfectly fine with this current situation, but it surely must be odd for Eduard to find himself in the same bed as another male. Peter was never one to distinguish much between gender, since he always had to play a woman so many times, and he had also had to pretend to love many men also, being an actor and all.
He glanced at Eduard, unknowingly biting his lip. He was worried, and that made him a little self conscious, though he didn't stutter due to his new found comfort with Eduard's presence.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:50 pm
Dark purple eyes remained fixed on the young actor, "Did I say something wrong?" Eduard asked with a hint of a smile. "Come now Peter, this is hardly odd for me."
It was as if he had read the young man's mind.
"Granted I'm not one to crawl into bed with another man, but seeing how I've caused you so much worry since last night, and since I want nothing more than to atone for frightening you... well... here I am. I don't want you staying awake all night worried for me, and I'd rather not stay awake all night, wondering if you're staying awake."
The Marquess laughed softly, "So stop being so embarassed. I'm not."
Which was true.
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:15 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter looked up, surprised. "You're... You're not perturbed...?" Really? Maybe Peter was worrying over nothing then... Peter smiled. "I guess I'll have to fall asleep then, won't I?" He laughed lightly, feeling much more comfortable with the Marquess than usual. Maybe it was the lateness of the night, or maybe it was his tiredness. Whatever it was, he didn't mind it much.
Peter closed his eyes and whispered in Rosaline's voice, "Sleep well, dear." Out of habit, he snuggled into whatever was closest to him, which happened to be Eduard, though it usually was a large gathering of blankets or a couple of pillows. He felt very warm and comfortable with his head against Eduard's chest, lending himself easily to sleep.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:21 pm
Smiling, Eduard carefully put his arms around Peter as the actor got comfortable on his chest.
"Good night..." the Marquess whispered softly.
One arm was under Peter's back, wrapped around to him him from behind, and his other hand carefully rested on the actor's shoulder.
Eduard closed his eyes, sighing softly as he allowed his tired body to rest.
Sebastian would have his hide in the morning... for more reasons than one.
But right now... feeling Peter's warmth and taking comfort in it... Eduard was far more comfortable than he had been in the last few days.
Without realizing it, he feel into a deep and healing sleep.
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:38 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter was wakened by the light streaming in through the window. He woke up very comfortable, but disoriented. It took him several moments to realize just what sort of a position he was in. He looked up sleepily and was very surprised—not to mention flustered—when he found himself right next to Eduard's face, their noses almost touching.
He blushed and tried to move away, but realized that he was being held by Eduard. This was a very odd morning already. He then remembered all the events that happened last night, though towards the end, it got blurry. Still, finding himself in such an... immodest position in the morning was very alarming.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:46 pm
Feeling Peter shifting in his arms, dark purple eyes blinked open. Obviously still rather tired, Eduard released Peter from his grasp and watched the young actor for a moment.
"I trust you finally got some sleep?" the Marquess asked, his voice soft and deep due to just waking.
Smiling, he ran a hand through his hair, moving strands of his long locks out from in front of his face before focusing on Peter solely. "Why are you looking at me as if I were crazy?" he teased. "Surely you remember my willingness to stay here last night?"
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:30 am
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter blushed. "It's... Th-that's all a little b-blurry to me." His voice was airy, but definitely more 'Peter' than usual. He rarely could manage to sound like a woman first thing in the morning. But through Eduard's words, Peter shifted no further. If Eduard really was okay with this, then he had no problem himself. He yawned lightly.
His blush had almost completely went away, except for the slight pink shade that graced his cheeks. Peter cleared his throat and murmured, "Good morning," except that it was in Rosaline's voice. Or at least, Rosaline's morning voice. Trying to act like Rosaline would, Peter looked up a little and kissed Eduard lightly, his being in his role making him feel not at all shy or awkward about it. IT was a wonder what acting could do to a person.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:35 pm
Eduard noticed Peter's split second change and, so as not to throw the actor, slipped on a mask of his own.
He smiled softly, "Good morning." the Marquess whispered, returning the kiss with one of his own. "This certainly is a nice way to wake up." he teased, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Though, I'm quite sure that if someone were to find us like this... before we were even engaged... well, think of the rumors..."
But instead of teasing the young actor, Eduard kissed him again. It was gentle, but with just enough passion behind it to be a bit more than a mere 'good morning' kiss.
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