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[ Felix knows that sometimes, Dimitri gets like this. Sometimes he still ends up a little lost in himself, and the boar inside rears its head. It's like he once told him - they're both the real him.
But that doesn't stop a flare of... something (irritation? desire? some weird middle ground that he rather not try to put into words?) from burning hot in his chest. Without warning, and not gentle in the slightest, he brings his hand to the front of his cloak to yank him down to his level. He forces Dimitri's head to tilt with the hand still tangled in his hair and bites down on his exposed neck, matching his ferocity.
Once he tastes metallic on his tongue, he draws back and wipes the blood from his mouth with a swipe of his hand. (though his lips are still slightly more red than before.) ] Now we're even. [ And he lets go. ]
But that doesn't stop a flare of... something (irritation? desire? some weird middle ground that he rather not try to put into words?) from burning hot in his chest. Without warning, and not gentle in the slightest, he brings his hand to the front of his cloak to yank him down to his level. He forces Dimitri's head to tilt with the hand still tangled in his hair and bites down on his exposed neck, matching his ferocity.
Once he tastes metallic on his tongue, he draws back and wipes the blood from his mouth with a swipe of his hand. (though his lips are still slightly more red than before.) ] Now we're even. [ And he lets go. ]
[ Felix huffs. Deep down, he has similar sentiments. It was... nice, seeing his classmates again. Especially Annette and Ashe, whom he doesn't get to see as often.
But he can't just say that outright, now, can he? And he does have some legitimate complaints. ] It's been too noisy. It's like I can't take five steps without someone asking me to find Sylvain, or Sylvain himself whining my name. [ He runs a hand back through his hair, pushing strands out of his face. ] I haven't been able to train since the planning started.
But he can't just say that outright, now, can he? And he does have some legitimate complaints. ] It's been too noisy. It's like I can't take five steps without someone asking me to find Sylvain, or Sylvain himself whining my name. [ He runs a hand back through his hair, pushing strands out of his face. ] I haven't been able to train since the planning started.
[Dimitri braces himself for a headbutt, honestly. He wouldn’t put it past Felix’s anger to escalate this incident to that. The bite that follows is eons better than a headbutt despite how fast it happens and how it stings. Dimitri holds his hand over his neck, where the skin is warm and slick now. He can feel it pulsing under his hand and he blinks fast.] We’re even? [He’s the one who started this but he’s still catching up with it all. The ringing is fading from his ears.
Dimitri stares where Felix’s skin is flushed red, angry, and the blood is starting to bead at every individual teeth mark.] Yes, I’m sorry, we’re even. I’m sorry, I don’t know what came over me.
[He bites his lip.] I really missed you.
Dimitri stares where Felix’s skin is flushed red, angry, and the blood is starting to bead at every individual teeth mark.] Yes, I’m sorry, we’re even. I’m sorry, I don’t know what came over me.
[He bites his lip.] I really missed you.
Edited 2019-09-16 19:22 (UTC)
[ leggy out, necky out, so much skin out
Felix bristles. Snaps again. ] I know I'm good at it. I had to be. [ But is quick to fall quiet soon after. He pulls his arm back a second time, but it's a half-hearted attempt to break free now.
A few tense, silent seconds pass before he continues. ] ... I danced because Byleth told me to. I would've rather been on the front lines, focused only on fighting. [ With you. By your side. ] But I didn't have a choice.
But this, [ His voice softens, betraying just how shy and vulnerable he feels with all this. ] was for me, and me alone.
Felix bristles. Snaps again. ] I know I'm good at it. I had to be. [ But is quick to fall quiet soon after. He pulls his arm back a second time, but it's a half-hearted attempt to break free now.
A few tense, silent seconds pass before he continues. ] ... I danced because Byleth told me to. I would've rather been on the front lines, focused only on fighting. [ With you. By your side. ] But I didn't have a choice.
But this, [ His voice softens, betraying just how shy and vulnerable he feels with all this. ] was for me, and me alone.
[ As Felix settles down, feels the rush of adrenaline leave his veins, he stares up at Dimitri and just... shakes his head. ]
That was obvious. Now lean down. [ Once he complies, Felix moves his hand out of the way and gently touches his fingertips outside of the ring formed by his teeth marks. He's only used healing magic a few times since the war (and only a few times during the war - mercedes, annette, even byleth were more adept at it than him) but it comes to easily enough. The tiny wounds on Dimitri's neck tingle a little before closing up, leaving his skin mostly back to normal.
Satisfied, he drops his hand back to his side. ] You really couldn't wait, could you? [ He's not trying to chide him too severely but... man... you bit him outside the bedroom................. ]
That was obvious. Now lean down. [ Once he complies, Felix moves his hand out of the way and gently touches his fingertips outside of the ring formed by his teeth marks. He's only used healing magic a few times since the war (and only a few times during the war - mercedes, annette, even byleth were more adept at it than him) but it comes to easily enough. The tiny wounds on Dimitri's neck tingle a little before closing up, leaving his skin mostly back to normal.
Satisfied, he drops his hand back to his side. ] You really couldn't wait, could you? [ He's not trying to chide him too severely but... man... you bit him outside the bedroom................. ]
[Dimitri touches his neck again and finds himself a little disappointed. The skin is still tender to the touch but... he wouldn’t have minded keeping the marks.]
... Had you not caught me off guard [Had he not snapped a lance in two in surprise.] I might have jumped you on the spot.
... Had you not caught me off guard [Had he not snapped a lance in two in surprise.] I might have jumped you on the spot.
[ ................. Ah.
Felix takes a breath, pointedly ignoring the way his face heats up due to his admission. Were this a locked thread, he'd certainly have jumped him just for those few words. But as this is achristian minecraft server Spice Free Zone™, he simply clears his throat. ] Save that for later. I want to take a bath before dinner.
[ And, so he gets the hint: ] I'll meet you there. [ He'll give you less bleedy marks then, promise. ]
Felix takes a breath, pointedly ignoring the way his face heats up due to his admission. Were this a locked thread, he'd certainly have jumped him just for those few words. But as this is a
[ And, so he gets the hint: ] I'll meet you there. [ He'll give you less bleedy marks then, promise. ]
I fail to see how that’s any different than normal. [He’s sure that was the case when they were in school, too, and even as children. Girls always had a bone to pick with Sylvain and sought out Felix when they couldn’t find the other. And it wasn’t unusual for Sylvain himself to be seeking out Felix. Sylvain was very good at pulling Felix into his schemes, far far away from training. Every time.]
Sylvain’s lucky to have a friend like you. You’re lucky to have each other. [Because, despite all that. All their differences and all their fights, Felix will always have Sylvain’s back and vice versa. And one would not go very far without the other. All of the former Blue Lions class knows this.]
Sylvain’s lucky to have a friend like you. You’re lucky to have each other. [Because, despite all that. All their differences and all their fights, Felix will always have Sylvain’s back and vice versa. And one would not go very far without the other. All of the former Blue Lions class knows this.]
At a table is fine. [Just. Away from the counter.
Dimitri picks any table to sit at but, most importantly, he pulls back Ashe’s chair from him to sit first. Once he does, Dimitri joins him. He cradles his drink in his hands as if it's warm.]
First of all, I want to apologize for Sylvain. It was due to a... misunderstanding that he came down to bother Mercedes. But he should know better than to solicit someone while they are working. [Especially the way he does women!! For the goddesses sake, he’s had to lead several of the yearly sexual harassment seminars himself!!
Dimitri bows his head. It’s partly out of politeness, asking for forgiveness, but also part to brace himself for what he has to say next.]
Dimitri picks any table to sit at but, most importantly, he pulls back Ashe’s chair from him to sit first. Once he does, Dimitri joins him. He cradles his drink in his hands as if it's warm.]
First of all, I want to apologize for Sylvain. It was due to a... misunderstanding that he came down to bother Mercedes. But he should know better than to solicit someone while they are working. [Especially the way he does women!! For the goddesses sake, he’s had to lead several of the yearly sexual harassment seminars himself!!
Dimitri bows his head. It’s partly out of politeness, asking for forgiveness, but also part to brace himself for what he has to say next.]
[Dimitri hadn’t necessarily meant in a saucy way, but good to know where Felix’s head is.] Yes, of course.
[He gets the hint, though, and after cleaning up the training grounds Dimitri makes his way to the baths as well. He’s a bit relieved to find that Felix has only started to draw their bath and hasn’t begun undressing yet.
Before Felix can even begin to make the motion to undress, Dimitri is there tugging at the hem of his shirt.] Would you allow me to help? So the blood doesn’t stain more than it already has? [It’s only a little bit of blood, but blood nonetheless. Very difficult to get out of clothing. And Dimitri is still very much a puppy, wanting to make up for doing an oopsy.]
[He gets the hint, though, and after cleaning up the training grounds Dimitri makes his way to the baths as well. He’s a bit relieved to find that Felix has only started to draw their bath and hasn’t begun undressing yet.
Before Felix can even begin to make the motion to undress, Dimitri is there tugging at the hem of his shirt.] Would you allow me to help? So the blood doesn’t stain more than it already has? [It’s only a little bit of blood, but blood nonetheless. Very difficult to get out of clothing. And Dimitri is still very much a puppy, wanting to make up for doing an oopsy.]
[ He wonders if he's being presumptuous, leaning against Dimitri like this. Honestly, he's hardly putting any weight on him, but... their arms are touching. He can feel him warming up after their walk through the snow. It's... nice.
Ashe does what he can to pull his blankets around them, to keep them nice and cozy. ] Yes. And how about you, Dimitri? Are you comfortable?
Ashe does what he can to pull his blankets around them, to keep them nice and cozy. ] Yes. And how about you, Dimitri? Are you comfortable?
[ How is Dimitri so much like a real life prince? It's not fair in the slightest.
But his apology leaves Ashe blinking in confusion. ] Oh! Um... I think you should apologize to Mercedes, not me. But she didn't seem too bothered by it? She just brushed him off, like she always does with him. [ Has he flirted with her more than once? Yeah. ]
But if it makes you feel better, then I'll forgive you. After all, it wasn't your fault. [ oh honey ]
But his apology leaves Ashe blinking in confusion. ] Oh! Um... I think you should apologize to Mercedes, not me. But she didn't seem too bothered by it? She just brushed him off, like she always does with him. [ Has he flirted with her more than once? Yeah. ]
But if it makes you feel better, then I'll forgive you. After all, it wasn't your fault. [ oh honey ]
[ Honestly, in the time it took for him to go back to his room, get a spare change of clothes, and start their bath, Felix had almost forgotten he was bleeding. It wasn't even a serious amount of bleeding - he's had worse injuries from doing paperwork back home. So Dimitri's request is made with a raised eyebrow, but he relents. ]
Alright. But stop acting so forlorn - you only caught me off-guard with that bite. [ He lifts his arms up, so Dimitri will have an easier time peeling off his shirt. ]
Alright. But stop acting so forlorn - you only caught me off-guard with that bite. [ He lifts his arms up, so Dimitri will have an easier time peeling off his shirt. ]
[Dimitri blinks, just as confused as Ashe. But Sylvain had said... that he had flirted with Mercedes for Dimitri? Had he not dropped his name? Or had he just... Been lying.... to get Dimitri to go down to the coffee shop again and....... Realization sets in fast and Dimitri is going to kill Sylvain. That’s it. They’ll open the position again and Ugh he’ll be so relieved to finally be able to clear Sylvain’s garbage out of his office it drives Dimitri nuts –
But back to the matter at hand. Dimitri looks away from Ashe’s face.] That’s, ahem, not necessarily true. It is my fault because I have been seeking counsel from Sylvain about how to [hogh goddess here he goes.] speak with the person I, perhaps, have romantic feelings for.
I realize now that I’ve been misled because I thought Sylvain came down to flirt in my stead. However, [HHHhghH Dimitri clasps his hands over his nose and mouth, so his eyes and the massive blush he is now sporting are still visible.] if it was Mercedes he was flirting with, he misunderstood whom I was referring to.
But back to the matter at hand. Dimitri looks away from Ashe’s face.] That’s, ahem, not necessarily true. It is my fault because I have been seeking counsel from Sylvain about how to [hogh goddess here he goes.] speak with the person I, perhaps, have romantic feelings for.
I realize now that I’ve been misled because I thought Sylvain came down to flirt in my stead. However, [HHHhghH Dimitri clasps his hands over his nose and mouth, so his eyes and the massive blush he is now sporting are still visible.] if it was Mercedes he was flirting with, he misunderstood whom I was referring to.
[ Ashe is smart. Or, at least, can connect the dots. If Dimitri had been speaking to Sylvain about his crush, and Sylvain came down to the coffee shop where only he and Mercedes worked regularly, but the object of his affections wasn't her, then...
In an instant, his face turns just as red as Dimitri's, up to his ears. All he can manage to squeak out is a choked ] M-me? [ before he has to hide his face in his hands. In his mind's eye he replays all their interactions from the past few months: all the smiles Dimitri's given him that's made Ashe weak in the knees, their conversations he always wished lasted a little longer, and this morning's words. How sincere Dimitri had sounded when he said that just seeing him brightens his day.
His heart feels seconds from bursting. This is too much. He's dreaming, isn't he? Yes, he must be - because even though this conclusion makes sense, it still feels too good to be true that Dimitri, Dimitri of all people, handsome and charming and good-hearted CEO of the company, would've fallen for someone like him. Just a barista that's more or less living paycheck to paycheck.
There's also the rumors to consider. Though no one knows for sure what's going on between Dimitri, Dedue, and Felix, some of the nosier employees have made it their goal to get to the bottom of things. And Ashe has heard pretty convincing comments about Dimitri holding Felix's hand, or kissing Dedue on the cheek when he thought no one was looking.
He swallows hard, and stammers. ] But- but I thought-- [ ughhhh there's no good way to say this, is there. ] You and Dedue, or Felix... Are you not-- [ together? ]
In an instant, his face turns just as red as Dimitri's, up to his ears. All he can manage to squeak out is a choked ] M-me? [ before he has to hide his face in his hands. In his mind's eye he replays all their interactions from the past few months: all the smiles Dimitri's given him that's made Ashe weak in the knees, their conversations he always wished lasted a little longer, and this morning's words. How sincere Dimitri had sounded when he said that just seeing him brightens his day.
His heart feels seconds from bursting. This is too much. He's dreaming, isn't he? Yes, he must be - because even though this conclusion makes sense, it still feels too good to be true that Dimitri, Dimitri of all people, handsome and charming and good-hearted CEO of the company, would've fallen for someone like him. Just a barista that's more or less living paycheck to paycheck.
There's also the rumors to consider. Though no one knows for sure what's going on between Dimitri, Dedue, and Felix, some of the nosier employees have made it their goal to get to the bottom of things. And Ashe has heard pretty convincing comments about Dimitri holding Felix's hand, or kissing Dedue on the cheek when he thought no one was looking.
He swallows hard, and stammers. ] But- but I thought-- [ ughhhh there's no good way to say this, is there. ] You and Dedue, or Felix... Are you not-- [ together? ]
[Of course Dimitri isn't oblivious to the rumors about himself, Felix and Dedue. There is a reason he's started arriving ahead of them in the mornings, though they do still leave together. They're true (or close to true) but the three of them would rather not confirm or deny due to their positions - Felix being VP and Dedue being Dimitri's personal assistant. They'd all earned their positions: crawled up the company ladder through hard work and sheer perseverance. It had nothing to do whether they were dating or not. Say what they will about Dimitri, but he will not have people questioning Felix or Dedue's reputation due to their relationship.
That being said, he's not surprised Ashe has also heard the rumors and is bringing it up. Dimitri is not going to lie to him. He drops his hands to his mouth, and threads his fingers together so he wont be muffled when he answers.] Felix, Dedue, and I are, indeed, in a relationship together.
[He breathes.]They are also aware of and accept my feelings for you, but I understand if that makes you uncomfortable.
That being said, he's not surprised Ashe has also heard the rumors and is bringing it up. Dimitri is not going to lie to him. He drops his hands to his mouth, and threads his fingers together so he wont be muffled when he answers.] Felix, Dedue, and I are, indeed, in a relationship together.
[He breathes.]They are also aware of and accept my feelings for you, but I understand if that makes you uncomfortable.
[Yuri squints.] I'm taking the same classes as the rest of the seniors. I’m not smart enough to get into the advanced classes like Flynn. [He is smart enough, they both knows this, but he doesn’t care to put in the effort. So his point still stands since he’s not 100% sure what Raven’s getting at yet.]
[ Oh.
Oh.
Ashe peeks at Dimitri through his fingers. His mind's still reeling from the confession ("they accept my feelings for you". he has feelings for him.) and while he wants to just reach across the table and hold his hand already, something still holds him back. ]
N-no! Not at all! I just... [ He takes a breath, voice still weak. ] Are you sure? I don't want to intrude on what you already have... [ What if he makes things awkward between Dimitri and his other partners? He'd have a hard time forgiving himself if he sabotaged Dimitri's pre-existing happiness. ]
Oh.
Ashe peeks at Dimitri through his fingers. His mind's still reeling from the confession ("they accept my feelings for you". he has feelings for him.) and while he wants to just reach across the table and hold his hand already, something still holds him back. ]
N-no! Not at all! I just... [ He takes a breath, voice still weak. ] Are you sure? I don't want to intrude on what you already have... [ What if he makes things awkward between Dimitri and his other partners? He'd have a hard time forgiving himself if he sabotaged Dimitri's pre-existing happiness. ]
[ And play dirty he will. When Naesala still doesn't budge, Reyson rests his hands on his hips and sighs. ]
Then I guess I have no choice but to ask Tibarn. He won't turn me down.
[ And he turns, ready to disappear into the crowd of students to find the other house leaders. ]
Then I guess I have no choice but to ask Tibarn. He won't turn me down.
[ And he turns, ready to disappear into the crowd of students to find the other house leaders. ]
[Hey,
hey Reyson.
Fuck you.
Naesala catches his wrist.] Hold on now, isn't that jumping to drastic measures? [And he releases Reyson's wrist to run his hand through his hair.] Geez, what are the other student's going to think when they learn you're a bully.
hey Reyson.
Fuck you.
Naesala catches his wrist.] Hold on now, isn't that jumping to drastic measures? [And he releases Reyson's wrist to run his hand through his hair.] Geez, what are the other student's going to think when they learn you're a bully.
[ Reyson, this time, takes Naesala's free hand and threads his fingers through his. ]
No one would believe you. Everyone thinks I'm the softest between the three of us. [ Including Tibarn. And this is with the incident where Reyson broke his hand punching a professor in the nose in mind. ]
No one would believe you. Everyone thinks I'm the softest between the three of us. [ Including Tibarn. And this is with the incident where Reyson broke his hand punching a professor in the nose in mind. ]
[Dimitri frowns. Pouts. He is not acting like anything.] Oh, truly? You bit me back with such ferocity you'd think I'd severed a limb.
[He peels said shirt off, careful not to pull too hard.] I'd still like to treat it later. [After their bath. He'd like to at least use a vulnerary on it and cover it up.
Regardless, with Felix's top off, Dimitri begins undressing as well.]
[He peels said shirt off, careful not to pull too hard.] I'd still like to treat it later. [After their bath. He'd like to at least use a vulnerary on it and cover it up.
Regardless, with Felix's top off, Dimitri begins undressing as well.]
[Ah.
And with that, it all makes sense. While Felix would never admit it, it's clear that that's all he's ever wanted. To have something for himself, be his own person. He's always tried to claw his way out from Glenn, Rodrigue, and even Dimitri's own shadow.
Dimitri drops the other's wrist and his own hand falls to his side.] I understand. Again, I apologize. I'll leave.
And with that, it all makes sense. While Felix would never admit it, it's clear that that's all he's ever wanted. To have something for himself, be his own person. He's always tried to claw his way out from Glenn, Rodrigue, and even Dimitri's own shadow.
Dimitri drops the other's wrist and his own hand falls to his side.] I understand. Again, I apologize. I'll leave.
You would not be intruding. I'm inviting you in. [Dimitri pauses and finally lowers his hands back to the table.]
Would it.. ease your worries some to speak with Dedue and Felix yourself? [He lets himself smile, a little boyish and shy.] That is, if I'm not jumping to conclusions and you.. feel the same?
[Oh god, oh please?]
Would it.. ease your worries some to speak with Dedue and Felix yourself? [He lets himself smile, a little boyish and shy.] That is, if I'm not jumping to conclusions and you.. feel the same?
[Oh god, oh please?]
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