Runaway - Open Thread!!

[kezro]

Kezro smiled brilliantly down on the slumbering boy. What an odd day...It started off simple and bland enough, but by the end...Now, Kez had a mate who loved him.

Love! Oh, what a concept! He didn't know that much about the boy, but he could tell that he too already felt the beginnings of the feeling; the one that made people sing and dance and weep and die. He could also tell that with time that feeling would grow to something greater and stronger then anything he had felt before.

Turning on his side, the half merman spooned into his mate's side. "I love you too," he whispered into the boy's hair before he placed a kiss there. Tomoorow morning, he planned to tell the other that out loud...Well, that and hopefully satisfy some of his curiosity.

[dov]

Dov frowned, somewhat awake but still partly asleep. He leaned back into the warmth next to him and tried to fall back asleep, burying his head in the soft pillow. The white haired boy sighed and slowly opened his eyes, blinking a couple of times. Dov’s eyes shifted around, resting on something every now and then as he slowly tried to remember his surroundings.

A smile started to grow on his face and he turned his head to see Kezro lying behind him in the corner of his eye. When he noticed that the other wasn’t awake yet he turned slowly so that he was lying on his back.

Dov took his time to take in every feature of Kezro’s face, chuckling when he noticed how peaceful the other looked when he was asleep. He played with a strand of Kezro’s hair and let it twirl between his fingers. It felt soft to his skin and tickled slightly.

The white haired boy let his hand fall back to his side, making sure that Kezro would not wake before turned on his side again, but this time facing Kezro, deciding he would wait and watch Kezro in silence until the older one was awake.

[kezro]

Kez felt more comfortable then he had in ages. He was encased in this warmth that spread from his head all the way down to his toes. It was like nothing he had ever experienced and he liked it a lot.

Something near his head moved and he moaned lightly when a bit of light splashed across his eyes. He tried to bury his head underneath the large pillow he was holding to keep out the sound. It was kind of odd though when said pillow laughed a bit.

The half merman mentally blinked, not yet ready to do so physically as that would require the opening of his closed eyes. Slowly he shifted his grasp on whatever was in his arms. Another noise came from it as his hand ran over the soft material it was made of…

‘Pillows do not make noises…or move.’

This was the first actual thought that made it through his sleep-fogged brain. It should have come immediately upon his awakening, but alas, he really was not a morning person. Night time on the other hand…

Finally, Kezro lifted his head a small bit and opened his eyes. He groaned as he stretched out before his sight cleared. The previous day came back to him in a flash and he smiled brightly at boy playing with a piece of his hair.

“Hey...,” he said, and then winced at how husky his voice sounded from sleep. He cleared his throat a few times before trying again. “How long have you been up? Not too long, I hope…Well, in any case, what do you want to do today? Besides eating and stuff.” He smiled at Dov and winked.

[dov]

Dov couldn’t help but laugh while Kezro used him as if he were a pillow, he found it very amusing. When Kezro opened his eyes he smiled and felt a warmth spreading through his body. The ache he had felt before finding Kezro was gone and was replaced by something much better, love.

“Not long...” Dov replied in a whisper. He blushed slightly and let his eyes wander. “Um...,” He sighed and pushed himself closer to Kezro. “Can we stay in bed a little longer?” Dov asked softly and bit the inside of his cheek.

[kezro]

Kez laughed and rested his head back down. “Of course can…” He tried to smile through a yawn. “Actually, I would prefer it.”

He buried his head closer to Dov and placed a kiss against his collarbone. “I hate mornings, you know…Well, I don’t think I mind them as much when you’re here.” He hugged the Zercan closer to him as he said, “You’re warm and comfy and make mornings warm and comfy…like happiness. Yaaaaaay...”

Distantly, he knew he was babbling. The half merman was never coherent after he first woke…

[dov]

Dov chuckled as he looked at Kezro. He felt happy, lying close to the other one but he felt his stomach drop when he thought about his family. Dov wondered if he would ever have to tell Kezro. The other one would eventually ask him the reason why he was on this planet since he was Zercan and didn’t have much many either.

“Kezro...” He started and then he winkled his nose in annoyance, not knowing how to say what he wished to say. “Um...I guess I should tell you the reason why I am here...right...” Dov asked, looking deep into Kezro’s eyes with a hint of sadness in his pale eyes.

[kezro]

Kez grinned and laughed. “Really?” he asked, excited that he would find more about his mate. He would have asked the younger to continue on, but he saw the sad look in Dov’s eyes.

He sighed as he pulled the boy closer and closer to him until they laid against each other completely. He threaded his fingers through the boy’s silver hair gently, trying to comfort him. “Ya don’t have to tell me, if it makes you feel uncomfortable or ya just don’t want to. I’ll admit, I am curious, but…All that really matters to me now is that you are here. I suppose it doesn’t really matter how ya got here.”

[dov]

Dov frowned and shook his head. "No, I want to tell you.." He whispered and smiled at the other. He kissed Kezro softly before letting out a sigh. "I lived with a group of people or Zerca because my parents disowned me...but I am afraid that they might want me not only out of their life but...just out of this world." He said and frowned.

"They are true believers, something I am not." Dov continued. "I want you to know that, because it's important for me that you know." The white haired boy stated and then smiled slightly.

"When I lived with those people I felt that a part of me was gone, and I had to find it. I found it with you, that's the reason I am here." Dov chuckled. "Because I needed to find you..."

After a long time he continued, watching Kezro. "But..." Dov frowned and wrapped his arms around his body, feeling sadness taking him over. "I ran away from everything and I might have to run away all over again..."

For the first time in a while Dov felt his heart clench in pain, knowing that Kezro could easily choose for his home, for everything he had here instead of Dov. It would be a normal choice for anyone. "And hopefully with you, but...maybe without you..."

Dov sat up and wrapped his arms around his legs, pulling them up. "I know that might sound harsh because I love you and I want to be with you, but I know that you have your whole life here..."

Dov chuckled, trying to keep the tears that were burning behind his eyes from falling. "And all I have is a bag and the fear for my family..."

[kezro]

Kezro started. How horrible it must have been for the boy...Well, he'd fix that soon enough. Slowly he sat up and put a hand on Dov's back, subconsiously rubbing up and down in a soothing way.

"There, there...," he said, leaning over to place a kiss on the Zercan's temple. "Of course I wouldn't leave you. I have friends, yes, but I can make more. My mom would miss me, true, but he would understand completely. I have a routine here, yeah, but change is good. I mean...you were change, weren't you? And you make me happy."

He punctated each of his sentances with a small kiss. He'd make sure to erase any doubts in his mate's head about them. After all, he hadn't been the only one looking for their mate. Kez had been looking for Dov the entire time, too. He just hadn't realized it until he actually met the boy.

"You're not the only one who wants to stay together and be in love and all that stuff that comes with it," he said. His hand slowed on Dov's back and started to turn the boy towards him. He then pushed down the other's knees away from his face and smiled. The half merman bent so he could kiss his mate full on the lips.

"Understand?" he asked as he pulled away and looked Dov in the eyes. "I don't care; I'll follow you where ever you have to go. Not only that, but I'll do my damn hardest to protect you from them."

[dov]

Dov burried his head in the crook of Kezro's neck and let out a soft sob, shivering. The thought of Kezro staying with him no matter what made him feel at ease but he also felt bad for the other. "I love you..." He whispered and then sat back, kissing Kezro.

He closed his eyes and wrapped his arms around Kezro's neck, hoping to make clear how much he truly loved Kezro and how much he needed the older one at his side. He really did care about Kezro, even though they only knew each other for such a short time he knew they were meant for each other.

[kezro]

Kezro smiled into the kiss and put his arms around Dov's waist, pulling him closer. He pulled back momentarily to look into the boy's eyes. "I love you, too," he whispered softly.

One of his hands shifted to support the Zercan's head as he leaned in to kiss him again. He peppered the boy's lips with only small pecks. He deepened the kiss then and sucked gently on the others lips. Trying to show how much he understood Dov's message, and that he too felt a great care for the young man.

((Have a happy Halloween!))

[dov]

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Dov’s cheeks turned a bright red, warmth spreading through his entire body and creeping down his spine, making him shiver while Kezro kissed him. He felt himself responding to Kezro’s kisses in more ways then one and quickly pulled away, clearing his throat.

The white haired boy looked down at his hands, trying to steady his breathing. He licked his lips and blinked a couple of times. When he looked up at Kezro again he smiled and sat back, keeping his eyes on Kezro’s face, not wanting Kezro to notice how his kisses made Dov feel.

“Um...” Dov’s voice was uneven and he tried not to think about Kezro’s lips, resting his eyes on them. “I’d like to use the shower...is that ok?” He asked then, letting his eyes wander around the room. His thoughts returned to the kisses over and over again, making him feel warm inside. Dov let a sigh escape his lips and pushed himself farther away from Kezro. “I really need one.” He stated.

[kezro]

Kezro blinked, confused. “Okay…,” he said slowly. He wondered if he had done anything wrong. He hadn’t thought so…Either that or Dov really did need a shower.

“You remember where it is still, right? It’s just down the hall and to the right. If you want, I’ll go get the water warm so you can get in. Than I’ll bring in some towels,” he said, moving off the bed so he could stand up and go get everything ready for the other.

[dov]

Dov nodded, no longer trusting his voice. He wrinkled his nose, knowing that Kezro would probably find him stupid being all jumpy like he was. Then he frowned, feeling angry at himself. he didn't understand why he was acting so strange, it was not like he didn't understand what exactly he was feeling towards Kezro.

Dov walked over to Kezro and took his hands in his own, taking a deep breath. Before truly realizing what he had said the words that had been in his mind had all ready left his lips. "Will you join me?" His voice was airy and didn't sound to confident.

When he realized what he had asked the other he felt his cheeks warm and knew that they were probably a bright scarlet by now.

[kezro]

Kez froze and looked down at Dov with wide eyes. Had the boy just asked him that? Truly...? There was no mistaking the blush that covered his mate's cheeks though, so he must have heard correctly.

The half merman had to take a deep breath and lick his lips before he could answer. He could feel his heart...among other things...throbbing near painfully. He wanted this, but was it really what Dov wanted?

He had to ask...

"Are you sure?" he asked, his voice sounding much to rough for his own tastes. After all, who could be sure that it would be just a shower? He knew he probably didn't have that much self-control...The want to claim his mate was strong, but he would do all he could to make Dov happy and comfortable.