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This small peace was enough for Xavier after weeks of the journey. Settled in warm blanket in a rented room, leaning against the headboard with book in his hands, and a hot chocolate on the bedside table, right next to him
The next thing he knew when he reached half of the drink, was a burst from the door
"I said knock it, not break the door, douche" said Xavier as he adjust himself in the bed, place the book by the bedside table he just red hours ago
It was the second visit ever since the groups decided to drop by in a small town, far away from the capital.
The man just stood there for long seconds. His breath was hard.
Xavier arched his eyebrow
"....what?"
The bulky man finally realesed his breath as he closed the door, but only the door won't closed because he just broke the handle minutes ago. Then he took a chair as to hold the door from being open like what he did in the front door downstairs
"Glad to see you safe, gems" he step closer to the bed and was about to sit by the bedside, close to the blue eyed man
But only, the blue eyed man stop his track by raising his hand
"You are not get into bed with that outfit. It's disgusting"
He was wearing his normal outfit, but only, the coat was sprinted by blood. And Xavier can see the dried blood on top of his head
Then Xavier jumped from the bed and search for the medical kit he saved in his cupboard. But when he found what he looking for, he realize something
"You are not hurt, aren't you"
The man only stared at him from head to toe
“Fredrinn,” he tried again
"…….No, I'm just filthy like you said"
"Wait here,"
The blue haired man take the chair from the door, and walk out the room, leaving the door hanging open while Fredrinn settled himself in the bed
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When Xavier return with warm water in a bucket in hands and small towel, the man was already naked in the chest, and lay in the bed. He covered his face with his muscled arm
"Wake up, douche. Don't even think you can sleep yet"
"Fine, fine" he groaned as he get up, and put himself in position
Xavier place the bucket in the bedside table, and started to work
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This close, he can smell the other. It’s a mix between blood and his natural musk. Xavier never but he likes his scent. It reminded him of the time when there was only the two of them tangled on the bed, embracing each other under the blanket.
He started to trace his bulk with wet cloth from his chest to his strong arms. None of them said anything, however they both enjoyed their moment in silence. The night was quiet. The only sounds was calm breathing between of the two men
"They are coming after you. I think you should leave now. That fucker has men, hiding behind the bush. Cowards. Good thing that I can beat them up easily " Fredrinn broke the silence as he showed his smug face
"Let me guess. The monastery" Xavier stopped his activity and looked up
Fredrinn was only shrugged
"Fuck you," the blue eyed man spat
"....excuse me?"
"I said, I didn’t ask you to fight your ass off on my behalf, " Xavier pressed the skin with his sharp nails
Fredrinn cursed him and realesed his arms from his deathly grip
"That hurt you bastard! Fuck! Stop it!" He groaned
Xavier turned his face away. He blamed the wet cloth on his palm
The room was dark. The only resources for their vision was a lantern on the bedside table.
But it's enough to study the each other's face
Then Fredrinn cupped his cheeks to looked at him.
The sapphire eyes filled with tears, brows furrowed, and his lip was beaten hard
"Don't worry, gems. I won't fucking die easily. Not until… we both finally reach some point"
"...what point?," Xavier's voice was low
"You tell me, " Fredrinn sent him gentle smile as he kissed him tenderly
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When the dawn came out, Xavier noticed that his bed next to him was already cold and empty