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 Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:15 pm
Blushing faintly from the awkward location of his arm and hand, Isto nodded, smiling faintly in thanks. He glanced up, stunned, with her words, and would have pulled away had he been able to move his arm. As it was, he just looked away, absently returning his attention to his right leg, speaking after a few minutes.
"I never meant to hurt him... You know I never would have done it on purpose...don't you..?"
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:25 pm
"I know Isto, I realized just how much courage it took to come and tell him... and I respect you for that, but I am still angry that you hurt him...But you didn't mean it I know..."
X leaned against Isto and gave him a side hug before returning her hand to rubbing his metal arm.
"Eat a ******** pancake."
Devon floated into the kitchen with a bland announcement from Nathan.
"Devon's here."
Slush looked up to see where his mum was, considering she had gone to find Devon. Standing up, he addressed the chill in the room.
"Where's Mum?"
Follow me.
The ghost responded and hot/colded him across the house till they were in front of Isto's 'room'.
In there...
Luckily X had heard the footsteps and had quickly moved Isto's arm from out of her crotch, instead holding it between her hands in a rubbing motion.
Slush just stood outside the door, surprised, but yet not surprised, that his mum had actually taken Isto in. He wondered if it was because Isto wouldn't leave entirely, it was damn cold outside... When he finally spoke, his voice was meek and quiet.
"Hey."
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:29 pm
Isto managed a faint smile and nod, extremely relived that X in fact did not hate him, and wasn't going to bite his head off for hurting Slush. He absently returned the hug, chuckling softly at her 'command'. Straightening up, he reached for the pancakes, picking up one and folding it in half before lifting it to his mouth, eating it like a taco. With the first bite, he realized just how hungry he was and promptly devoured the rest, licking his fingers clean and reaching for the second once done.
Isto glanced up when he heard footsteps, taking a bite out of the second pancake, assuming that it was just some other family member searching for X. He knew there were a few, so it was likely. However, Slush was the last person he expected to see. He pancake fell from his hand to the plate, eyes widening slightly in surprise before he looked away. He flinched slightly, steeling himself for a shout of protest at him even being in the house. But it never came, only Slush's quiet greeting.
Surprised, and still slightly wary, he looked up, managing a faint hopeful smile, watching Slush from across the room. "Hey...eh... you alright?"
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:29 pm
"I've been better..."
Slush gave a half smile to Isto and his mum, giving her a thankful look before returning his attention to Isto.
"But I was worse yesterday."
X nodded to Slush and stood up, carefully placing Isto's metal arm onto his lap, she'll have to thank Nathan and Devon later, but right now, she was going to let Slush and Isto talk. Walking out of the room, X stood on her tip toes and gave Slush a quick kiss on the forehead and a lightly muttered 'good luck' before she left the room.
"C'mon Devon."
There was a light muttering as the cold left the room, leaving Slush and Isto to themselves. Slush looked over at Isto before he cautiously made his way over to the bed, sitting down where X had been and picking up Isto's metal arm to continue the 'warming' that she had obviously been doing. While he was reaching over, he noticed the ring on Isto's finger...the ring he had given him, nevermind the fact that it was in anger, Isto was wearing it! Smiling softly, Slush spoke again, his voice soft and cautious.
"You're wearing the ring?! But...why?"
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:49 pm
Falling silent, Isto flashed X a faint smile of thanks befre she left the room, turning his eyes back to Slush once she was gone. Maybe now that they were alone he would yell...? But, no, he was smiling, if only slightly, and he was helping to warm up the metal arm... Isto glanced down to his left hand, smiling faintly and twitching his ring finger. He shrugged slightly, watching Slush out of the corner of his eye as he spoke.
"I thought I should keep it safe... Hoped that, maybe, you would need it after all..."
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:00 pm
"You hurt me Isto, but I still love you... and I honestly can't live without you...I'm sorry I freaked out...it was brave of you... I'm glad you told me though..."
Slush paused to look down at Isto's hand in his lap, moving his hand to intertwine with Isto's fingers, giving the metal hand a tight squeeze before looking back up at him.
"Can you keep it safe....for... eternity then?"
He looked hopeful and slightly scared at the same time, waiting for an answer before he spoke again.
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 6:52 pm
Isto remained silent throughout Slush's rambling, smiling faintly as he listened, thoroughly relieved that Slush was even speaking to him. By this time, thanks to the attention from both X and Slush, some feeling and movement had returned to his arm. Fingers twining with Slush's, he gently returned the squeeze, but fell still immediately afterward.
He glanced up, stunned, staring at Slush as if he were out of his mind...or perhaps he just hadn't heard him correctly? But according to Slush's expression, he'd heard right... After a short while, he managed a hopeful smile, chuckling nervously, disbelieving, finally managing to choke out a reply. "Of course! But...are you sure...? I thought..."
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 7:13 pm
"Well... I guess I was wrong, I love you Isto... I want to share my life with you...."
Slush purred softly as he hesitantly leaned foreward and pressed his lips up against Isto's softly before pulling back and giving him a serious look.
"...but you have to be more honest with me, because if something like this happens again... I will leave you for good, no matter how much it breaks my heart."
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 4:48 pm
Isto allowed himself to relax with the kiss, finally sure that Slush really had forgiven him and this wasn't just some prank to hurt him. He sighed deeply as they parted, incrediably relieved by this unexpected turn of events, nodding slightly in reply to Slush. "Never again, I swear. If anything ever happens, you'll be the first to know. I shouldn't have hid this..."
Sighing softly, he shook his head, looking away for a moment. Shortly he returned his eyes to Slush, flashing a quick grin. He reached for Slush's left hand with his own, lifting it slightly to eye his ring finger, changing the subject to one he would much rather think about. "We'll have to get you a ring..."
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 5:06 pm
Slush nodded at Isto's promise, but it was Isto's attention and comment about Slush's own ring finger that brought a rather large grin to his face. Untwinning his hand from Isto's metal one, giving it a quick squeeze before he released it and moved it to Isto's cheek, cupping it softly as he looked into Isto's eyes happily. As he spoke Slush ran the pad of his thumb along Isto's bottom lip before Slush responded to Isto's statement.
"As long as it's you who picks it out..."
With that Slush tilted foreward, moving his thumb and pulling Isto gently into a light kiss, tenderly massaging his lips with his own as they kissed. Slush only pulled back to ask Isto a quick question.
"Are you sure this is what you want, I mean... with the kid on the way and all?"
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:08 pm
"I wouldn't have it any other way," Isto replied, smiling. His thumb absently traced Slush's hand, focusing mainly on the spot where his ring would soon be, eyes never leaving Slush's. After a moment he shrugged slightly and looked away, hesitating a moment before turning back to Slush, eyes hopeful. "After all... There's no reason it can't have two dads, right...?"
((Merf, short e.<))
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:28 pm
"I guess so..."
Slush mumbled, still not knowing what to think of the child itself, it was something Slush could've never given Isto that easily. That would require lots of science, and lots of money, which neither of them had. Turning away, he looked down at the floor, scuffing his foot along the carpet absentmindedly and tightening his grip on Isto's left hand, needing some sort of reassurance. Standing up abruptly, Slush tugged softly at Isto's hand, not meeting his eyes, a distant look in his eyes.
"Let's go to the kitchen... get a fresh batch of pancakes..."
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:05 pm
Right away Isto could tell her had upset Slush with the comment. He grimaced inwardly, fighting to keep a smile on his face. Isto reluctantly allowed Slush to pull him to his feet, but made no move to leave. Instead, he tightened his grip on Slush's hand, pulling the younger SM back to him. His metal hand rose to lightly cup Slush's chin, gently lifting his head to meet his eyes. "Say the word, and I'll never give the child a second glance. You're my first priority."
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:21 pm
Slush was surprised when Isto tugged him back, and was even more surprised when he felt Isto's metal fingers cup and pull his gaze to the older SM's face.
He was about to speak when Isto beat him to it, his words causing Slush to give his fiancee a confused and surprised gaze. Isto was willing to give up his child, his own flesh and blood... for him. Could Slush live with himself being that selfish? Could he really steal away this child's birthfather? No, this was someone's life.
"No... I can't be that selfish.... I just... have to get used to the situation..."
Slush trailed off and looked up to give Isto a forced half smile.
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:54 pm
Nodding slightly, Isto managed a faint smile in reply, leaning forward to brush his lips lightly past Slush's before speaking. "The offer stands... Though, only until the birth. If I'm there after the kid's born..I couldn't just leave. Until then, it's your choice." He fell silent, staring somewhat sadly at Slush. Finally he lowered his hand and looked away, changing the subject.
"Right, soo.... Pancakes. And," he flashed a faint grin, "I want to show off my ring. C'mon."
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