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The quiet of the room was interrupted only by the gentle flicker of lantern light and the soft rustle of fabric as Prince Jing—Tianchi—rested on his chaise.
From there he melted into something far more tender, his eyes fixed on Li Yu with an insatiable desire.
Tianchi’s hand moved in a slow, repetitive wave, beckoning Li Yu to him without a word.
His lips, though silent, curved into a faint smile to reassure his little fish.
Li Yu stood by the window, his hair catching the light.
He raised an eyebrow at the silent summons but couldn’t resist the pull.
With a small, amused huff, he made his way over, climbing into Tianchi’s lap with practiced ease.
Tianchi’s arms encircled him immediately; it was possessive but all the more soft for it, as one would hold a lover protectively, one hand resting on the small of Li Yu’s back, the other threading through his hair in soothing motions, like when he patted his head as a fish.
Li Yu nestled his head into the crook of his tyrants neck.
“Tianchi” Li Yu murmured softly, his voice filled with affection, he was getting used to calling him that now, it was funny how fast things had happened but still appeared far to slow in Li Yu’s mind.
A pleased hum rumbled in Tianchi’s chest. His hand resumed its gentle wave, urging Li Yu to continue.
“Tianchi” Li Yu repeated, a smirk appearing on his lips before giving a soft laugh and settling into a smile.
“Tianchi… Tianchi.”
Each repetition of his name was like music to Tianchi’s ears, a new and treasured melody he never wanted to end.
His hand stroked down Li Yu’s back in slow, rhythmic movements, basking in the warmth of his name spoken by the one he loved most.
“Tianchi, Tianchi” Li Yu continued, his voice growing softer with each utterance, his tyrant must really love hearing his name, he hoped this wouldn't be turning into an ego and finally kicking off his actual tyrant era!....well he loved it as well so it wasn't that bad….
But still shifted slightly, pressing closer into the prince’s embrace, his lips brushing lightly against the skin of Tianchi’s neck.
Tianchi’s eyes closed, his entire being focused on the sound of his name.
It was as if he were hearing it for the first time every time, and each repetition sent a quiet thrill through him.
“Say it again” his hand motioned silently, urging Li Yu on.
Li Yu chuckled softly, his breath warm against Tianchi’s neck. “Tianchi, I love you. Tianchi, my Tianchi.” He said a bit more possessive than he intended, sigh, his tyrant was having too much influence on him!
The words were like a balm, soothing and affirming.
Tianchi tightened his embrace, his lips pressing a gentle kiss to Li Yu’s temple.
No words were needed from him, they never were; his silence was filled with a depth of emotion that only Li Yu could understand.
“Tianchi” Li Yu whispered one last time, his voice filled with affection and contentment.
He let his eyes close, resting comfortably in the safe, warm cocoon of his prince’s arms.
And there they stayed, wrapped in the quiet of the moment, the sound of Li Yu’s voice echoed softly in Tianchi’s heart long after the words had faded.
He couldn't get enough.