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Geralt learned forward, watching as the jaskier strummed his lute working on a new melody. Geralt loathed to admit it but he liked jaskier’s singing.He loved the way his bard could light up a room with his voice and tender smile. Geralt loved the way the bard danced across taverns and always gave Geralt a wink before each performance. Geralt said he didn’t want or need anyone but that was a lie, he wanted Jaskier more than anything. Geralt realized his feelings days ago but was now struggling to express his desires to the bard. Geralt knew he had to go about courting Jask, so he began with flowers.
As jaskier strummed his lute across from the fire, Geralt had gathered an abundance of colourful tulips,, lillies, buttercups, and a single red rose in the middle. Upon hearing the Witcher’s return, Jaskier looked up with a smile then paused at the bouquet in the Witcher right hand.
“Geralt why-“ Jaskier was cut off suddenly as Geralt held the flowers out towards him. Jaskier's eyes widened trying to process this Ubisoft gesture from his dear friend.
“There for you.” Geralt responded, becoming impatient with Jaskier's lack of response, Geralt grunted then gently took a bright blue tulip and gently tucked it behind jaskiers ear. Jaskier blushed, clearly surprised at the affectionate gesture.
“Thank you dear heart, these flowers are so very beautiful.” Geralt loved it when Jaskier called him that. Jaskier took the rest of the bouquet and brought them closer, taking in their lovely fragrance.
“Hmm,” Geralt grunted sitting next to his travel companion. Jaskier eyed him then gently brushed his hand over Geralt's hair and tenderly gave him a kiss on the cheek. Geralt startled and Jaskier laughed. Geralt couldn’t help the smile creeping across his face then turned back the fire.
“I’ll get dinner ready,” geralt stated
“I’ll help,” Jaskier leaned closer and assisted geralt with cooking the rabbits. Geralt didn’t mind the way their thighs touched as they worked.
A week later on a warm summer's night the duo layed their bedrolls next to each other and stared up at the stars marveling at the way they sparkled. Jaskier rested his head against Geralt’s shoulder. A shooting star shot across the sky and Jaskier gasped in amazement
“Geralt, a shooting star, you have to make a wish! Jaskier exclaimed.
“Hmm is that so?” Geralt was doubtful at such a silly idea.
“Yes! It’s good luck you know if you wish upon a star it’s sure to come to” jaskier explained, curious as to what Geralt would wish for.
“That’s not how the stars work Jask,” Geralt teased. He enjoyed rolling Jaksier up.
Jaskier huffed,” WellI’m gonna make a wish. Jaskier clasped his hand across his chest.
“Oh dear starlight, I wish for Geralt to remain safe on hunts and all the towns to welcome him with lots of good ale.”
Geralt smirked at that and gently put his hand over Jaskiers clasped hands. “Are you going to tell me your wish, and don’t say you don’t wish or want anything because we both know that’s bullshit.” Jaskier pondered hoping Geralt would give in and entertain him this.
“I have you by my side, I don’t need the stars to grant me anything.” Geralt responded sincerely. Jaskier was shocked by this, Geralt was being very affectionate tonight which confused but also delighted him.
“Oh dear heart with you I will remain.” Jaskier replied, Gerat’s heart soared, his body felt warm and relaxed. They fell asleep in each other’s arms as the stars watched over them.
Although the summer’s temperature made it idle for sleeping outside, jaskier craved a crowd so they could hear his new songs, and a warm bath and ale. They headed into a little town and settled Roach into the stables. Jaskier produced an apple and she happily ate it from his hand. Geralt didn’t trust people with his beloved horse but Jaskier was always giving her attention, braiding her hair and producing sugar cubes for her. Geralt smiled at how Roach nuzzled jaskier neck. Jaskier laughed and stroked her main.
“Time to annoy the tavern with your songs jask,” Geralt joked. Jaskier gasped in offense.
“For your information Witcher my songs are praised across the continent!” Jaskier exlaimed waving his hands. Jaksier often talked with hands, another endearing trait of his.
“Hmm” Geralt grunted.
“Don’t Hmm me! You may not admit it but I know you like my singing your grump.” Jaksier said with certainty.
“What gave you that impression?” geralt asked.
“I heard you humming one of them while refilling our water the other day. Admit they are catchy and brilliant.” Jaksier prodded.
“They do get us coin.” Geralt responded with a smirk.
“Damn right they do.” Jaskier quipped then grabbed Geralt's hand and led him into the tavern. When jaskier released his hand Geralt couldn’t help but miss the warmth.
Upon entering the tavern they were surprised to see another bard.
The bard greeted Jaskier kindly, expressing his excitement for finally getting the chance to meet the famous bard. The two talked a bit then decided to sing together, Geralt sat in the corner brushing his ale as the two sang and danced from table to table. When they took a break to drink. Geralt approached the other bard named Darius.
“I have a favour to ask of you.” Geralt asked, hoping not to frighten the man. The bard's heart beat increased slightly but smiled.
“Never thought a Witcher would ask a favour from me, what can I do for you Geralt?” Darius was curious as to what Geralt could possibly need his help with.
“I want you to play a…soft song. I’m going to ask my travel companion to dance.” Darius was surprised but humbly obliged. Geralt approached Jask and held out his hand.
“Will you… dance with me?” Geralt asked hesitantly. Jaskier took his hand
“Happily my dear, I didn’t know you could dance.” Jaksier gently slipped his hand into Geralt and put both his arms around the Witcher’s neck.
“I’ve been practicing.” Geralt response placing his hands on Jaskier's waist. Geralt took in the smell of lavender and gazed into Jaskier's beautiful eyes. The patrons were shocked to see a Witcher dancing. Geralt twirled jask who laughed with glee. As the final note played Geralt hugged Jaskier. They remained in each other’s embrace for what felt like an eternity. When they finally broke apart jaskier beamed basking in Geralt's astonishing golden hue.
“How about a nice warm bath jask” geralt suggested.
“I would love to.” After the bards collected their coin, jaskier followed Geralt into their shared room. Geralt warmed the water with axxi and gestured for Jaskier to enter first. They often didn’t bathe together since the tubs were too small or Geralt was covered in monster guts, but this time they shared the bath. It was usually Jaskier who washed and massaged Geralt, but Geralt wanted to reciprocate. He massaged Jaskier’s scalp gently causing a moan to escape the bard's lips. Geralt smirked and moved his hands to Jaskier’s shoulders, messaging them as well.
“My my, you sure know how to make a man feel nice. Jaskier leaned into the touch letting out another moan.
“You are always looking after me, helping me bathe and messaging me, I wanted to reciprocate. You have been so good to me, humans are more welcoming now because of your songs and stories. I just want you to know how much I appreciate you.”
“Aww Geralt, those who judge you without knowing you are fools. You deserve kindness, you have a heart of gold, I want people to see that. Geralt wrapped his arms around the bard waist nuzzling his head onto the bard's shoulder.
“I’m glad I met you.” Geralt responded.
“I as well my dear heart.” They stayed in the bath for a while enjoying each other’s company. After a while they dressed and settled into the bed together. Geralt wrapped his arm around Jaskier as they slept.
The next morning as the sun turned the sky pink Geralt decided to confess his love for Jaskier. Geralt was hopeful his feelings would be returned. Surely it’s not typical for friends to bathe together and massage each other with camomile oil. With shaking hands Geralt pulled the poem he wrote for jaksier out of his bag. Geralt knows he’s not a poet but he thought that Jask would be wooed by this. As Jaskier’s eyes opened slowly and he yawned he looked up and saw Geralt sitting on the bed looking tense and grasping parchment in his hand.
“Geralt-“ he sat up confused the Witcher turned slowly and cleared his throat.
“I am not a man of many words and certainly can’t write amazing poetry like you but I… wrote this for you.” Jaskier sat up straighter and moved closer to his Witcher nodding in encouragement.
“My hearts soars with every word
You are my candlelight in consuming darkness.
As your hands trail across my skin a warmth so tender wraps around my heart
Your rhythms and delicate songs bring enteral bliss and thaw the ice inside my skin
I wish our paths to intertwine and become one
You have my heart and now I ask for yours
Because I have fallen in love with you my precious bard.”
Jaskier’s eyes teared up at the last line as he launched himself into Geralt's arms.
“Oh Geralt, I’ve been in love with you for years!” Tears of joy and disbelief trialed down Jaskiers face. Geralt returned the gesture and rubbed his hand up and down Jaskier's back. When jaksier pulled back his brushed the white strands from Geralt face tenderly.
“Can I kiss you?” Geralt asked. Geralt had fantasized of Jaskier’s sweet kiss and was now moments away from turning his fantasies into reality.
“Yes my love,” Geralt leaned in and kissed jask. The kiss started as tender but then deepened as geralt pressed jaksier into the bed. After they made love they lay in each other’s embrace.
“Maybe when the winter comes you could come with me to Kaer Morhen.”
“I would love to meet your brother’s, I bet they will tell meso many entertaining stories and be more descriptive than you. Jaksier teased.
“They’ll love you.” Geralt was certain of this.
“You really think so?” Jaksier was worried that Eskel, Lambert, and Vesimir wouldn’t like him.
“I love you so I know they will too.” Geralt’s unwavering certainty quelled Jaskier’s worries.
“My heart will always be yours my dear Witcher.” Jaksier expressed adorning his love with kisses. Their hearts filled with excitement for their future together.