Who Ordered the Pickles? (Xander/Odin)

[clementine]

Odin just shrugged. "Zeta is able to tend to most of them. Man that kid has the stamina of a warhorse." He shook his head.

[fearless]

Xander bit his lip, knowing he was speaking from experience. "You like that in a male?" he asked softly shyly. He would have to get tips from Zeta to see what his mate liked.

[clementine]

Odin snorted, shoving more food into his mouth, not seeing Xander's curious lip biting. "Nah. Kid's a tramp but he's sweet enough. That's why he's even on this ship. It's easier than having a bunch of lazy bearers around, you know?" He said. "Not that you're lazy Xander. Your cooking is the best in the world."

[fearless]

Xander blushed a bit at the compliment, "Thank you," he told him happy. He moved forward to kiss his cheek then continued to eat. He only ate about a pancake and a half before he was full and looked to Odin. "I'm full you want the rest of mine?"

[clementine]

"You don't eat enough." Odin frowned, though he wasn't going to force Xander to eat anything as he shoved the rest of the pancake into his mouth.

[fearless]

Xander blushed a bit but didn't say anything. Once Odin was finished eating he took the plates, "I'll go put these up," he told him softly then kissed him gently.

[clementine]

Odin didn't let Xander go, instead, he held the boy closer, deepening the kiss with a purr.

[fearless]

Xander blushed a bit then put the plates on the bedside table. He quickly slipped into his lap and held the kiss wanting to be close to him.

[clementine]

It was honestly strange touching the kid. It was definitely new to Odin as he broke the kiss, leaning back as the whole mate thing hit him like a brick to the head. He looked at Xander, rather confused, head cocked to the side.

[fearless]

Xander looked to him confused, wondering if something was wrong. "Is something wrong?" he asked softly.

[clementine]

Odin shook his head. "No. Nothing." He murmured, smoothing back Xander's hair from his face. "Just a bit...shocked is all."

[fearless]

Xander leaned into his touch happy, "Ok," he murmured then slowly got off his lap. "Can I go put these up now?" he asked then picked up the plates.

[clementine]

"Mhh." Odin replied, getting up himself to get dressed.

[fearless]

Xander smiled then left the room to go to the kitchen. While he was there he made sandwiches, lots of them so the crew would not complain. Soon he was back in Odin's room. "I love you..."

[clementine]

Odin blinked. "I love you too." He said and was glad when there was no awkward pause before the words. This was all happening rather quickly and now that Odin found himself awake and alert, he was rather worried. Still though, he pulled Xander into his arms for a cuddle and some well-needed comfort.