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i want that can't sleep love

[ truth be told, dan feng is a little bit nervous.

they've been waiting to try this for quite a long time, after all, and with the kemmering finally approaching, well.. what better opportunity could there be? his mate's heat will stimulate dan feng's own rut, they'll both be at their most fertile, there's no reason not to at least give it a chance. no reason to be pessimistic, however low the chances might be. if they don't try, the chances will always be zero.

dan feng has made everything as comfortable for them as possible. their shared sprawling penthouse is clean, dinner is prepared, and anything they could possibly need or want is laid out. he's cleared out a space in their sunken common area, and lined it with thick blankets, pillows and cushions, like a nest, so they can be close to the kitchen and bathroom if necessary, and they can enjoy the view of the city together. there's even a bottle of white wine chilling in a silver bucket on a low table, beside two glasses.

he's dressed lightly, in simple hanfu, one pale green robe with a sash, his feet bare and his hair loose, all ornaments and jewelry removed and laid aside.

when aphelios arrives home, he will find dan feng sitting comfortably in the nest in the half lotus position, eyes closed as he meditates, eyes closed, and in his lap.. are several soft, beautiful, pearlescent eggs wrapped in silk, and kept close to absorb his warmth. he breathes deeply, calming and centering himself as he waits. ]

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[ dan feng isn't tipsy yet, but even stone cold sober he is less conscious of the rest of the room when aphelios is nearby. they may not have exchanged those three little words, but dan feng knows where his heart lies, knows that every moment spent with aphelios is precious, that there's no one else he would want to share this with.

maybe he was a fool for waiting so long, but aphelios never really gave up pestering him for a date, and now.. well, dan feng is exceedingly glad that he caved. ]

Good. Two hours, then.

[ he says with a smile, though truth be told, they'll be entirely absorbed in one another for those full two hours. draining what's left of the drink, dan feng sets the empty glass down on the bartop nearby, then glances toward the nearby balcony. ]

Step outside with me?

[ mirroring dan feng's actions, aphelios knocks back the rest of his drink and then sets the empty down nearby for a server to pick up during their rounds. after a quick glance around, conscious that dan feng might not be all that interested in pda, aphelios carefully slips his hand into dan feng's to fold their fingers together, then looks up at him with a warm smile. ]

I would love to.

[ it's chilly outside, late october that it is, but aphelios is warm enough from the party that it doesn't bother him much when the cool air hits his skin. the balcony is empty, fortunately, which makes it a little easier for aphelios to lean slightly into dan feng's shoulder as the door closes behind them.

below the company building, the city spreads out before them, lights glittering in the darkness. even though aphelios wasn't raised here in the city, he appreciates its charm, and he makes a pleased noise in the back of his throat to be able to see it so clearly tonight. ]

[ ah, that smile - it warms him straight to the core. dan feng has always been an exceedingly stoic man, his position as high elder demanded that he carry himself with a certain amount of grace and poise, and for a long time he had no close companions that would smile for him like this. no, those who smiled for him usually only did so to curry his favor, or because they wanted something from him.

but aphelios' sweet smile is different. it's genuine, full of adoration and simple, uncomplicated warmth. it's enough to make dan feng's lips curve into a muted smile in return.

the night air greets them, crisp and cool, and dan feng's arm slipped around phel's waist tightens, pulling him in nearer. he's not exactly the warmest man, a water dragon's blood does not run hot, but he can offer something, at least - a windshield, if nothing else. ]

Thank you for talking me into this.

[ he says softly, turning to bump his brow to phel's. ]

It may not be entirely my.. scene, but I like being out with you.

[ one thing aphelios figured out about dan feng early on, even before they were dating, is that he is a man who does not wear his heart on his sleeve. he seems more inclined to keep a tight grasp on all outward expressions of emotion, whether positive or negative—and that reticence makes it all the more beautiful to be allowed to see dan feng smile in return. it may be a small, soft expression, but to aphelios it's unspeakably beautiful.

he turns and slides his arms over dan feng's shoulders, draping them so their bodies can press gently together. phel is familiar by now with the temperature of dan feng's body, and he does run cool, but the air outside is colder and aphelios is appreciative of both the protection from the wind and the relative comfort of dan feng's residual body heat. ]

Thank you for agreeing to come, [ phel says, then tips his head up so he can press a kiss to dan feng's nose. ] I like being out with you too, I like getting to show you off. I promise I won't make you come to too many of these.

[ a soft laugh accompanies the words. aphelios is beginning to feel like dan feng would probably agree for his sake, but he doesn't want to put too much stress on dan feng's shoulders when their relationship is still so relatively young. ]

[ aphelios pulls in close, and dan feng guards him from the worst of the wind, his arms loosely settled around phel's waist, and he closes his eyes for a moment, nudging their noses affectionately together, until aphelios peppers kisses there. ]

Mm, well. It isn't so terrible, when I'm with you.

[ for dan feng feels the same - he enjoys showing aphelios off as well, enjoys the occasional envious glances that make him want to snap his fangs aggressively toward anyone who would dare to look at his beautiful partner with interest in their gaze. a dragon covets their hoard, after all, and aphelios is at the very top of the pile, the crowning jewel atop his collected ephemera.

of course, that is a feeling that he does his best to shrug away, for aphelios is not an object to be owned or a prize to be one - yet still, he can't help but feel a smug satisfaction any time his lover hangs on his arm in public.

one arm loosens, his hand lifting to tip phel's chin upwards, the pad of his thumb sliding along his jawline before he kisses him properly, capturing his soft lips in a warm kiss, somewhat chaste for the moment, but a suggestive heat lingers beneath the surface, eager for more as his lips part. ]

[ and that, aphelios thinks with a low noise of amusement, is about the highest praise he can expect to get out of dan feng tonight. gods, but he loves this man with a fierceness that surprises him, even so early into their relationship and without either of them having said those words as of yet—he can't imagine a world where dan feng isn't it for him, doesn't want to even try to conceive of it.

dan feng tilts his chin up and kisses him, chaste at first but still more purposeful than the brief brushes of lips earlier. the warmth of it sends enjoyable little tendrils through aphelios' entire body, raising goosebumps down his spine; his fingers thread through dan feng's hair, the other hand shifting to cup the back of his neck, holding him close as they kiss.

when dan feng deepens the kiss, phel is just as eager. probably even more so, just waiting for the cue from his partner that he's allowed. his tongue slides out against dan feng's, the first brush of it electric, and aphelios makes a sound not unlike a moan against dan feng's lips, feeling the heat of it begin to pool in his lower belly. still, aphelios tries to breathe through his nose, to calm down and stop himself from starting to get hard—partly because they're in public, but also partly because he's conscious of his own overactive libido in contrast to dan feng's, and he doesn't want dan feng to feel obligated to fall into bed with him just because phel got horny over a kiss. ]

[ kissing aphelios never gets tiring. his lips are soft and so very warm, and he's very good at it (dan feng hates every other person that aphelios has kissed, to build this skill). dan feng holds him near, sighing softly as the kiss deepens, warms, stirring something sweet and wanting in the pit of his stomach.

yes, their libidos are in fact sometimes incongruous, even tonight when the moon is near fully waned, the heat that dan feng feels in his belly is lesser than it might otherwise be, even when aphelios moans in a way that would normally get him hard in an instant. but that doesn't mean that they can't enjoy one another, and that he cannot please aphelios in all the ways that he desires. sex between two people involves, well, two people, but even when dan feng's drive is low, he still enjoys it, because he enjoys giving his lover pleasure, feeling him writhe, seeing him so beautifully undone.

his lips curve into a sharp smile against phel's, and dan feng hums, breaking the kiss but remaining close, one hand surreptitiously slipping lower to grasp aphelios' pert little ass, squeezing hungrily. ]

Let's return to my home. [ he says softly, purring privately against phel's ear. ] I want to pull you apart and tease you with my mouth until you beg to finish.

[ so much for two more hours, aphelios thinks. he really did feel at the time like he could make it, but with dan feng whispering something like that in his ear, and with dan feng's hand firm and possessive on his ass, one thing aphelios knows for certain is that if they don't get out of here in five minutes or fewer aphelios is going to do something drastic. ]

Please, [ he mutters, his cheeks flushing and his cock twitching noticeably where he and dan feng are pressed together. ] Fuck, stop saying things like that or everyone is going to see me get hard.

[ and while aphelios doesn't necessarily mind people knowing how incredibly attracted he is to his boyfriend, this is technically a work party... and also his ex is here, and both of their bosses, so aphelios all in all feels like maybe walking through the room with a visible erection isn't the greatest of ideas.

with considerable enthusiasm, aphelios presses one last eager kiss to dan feng's mouth and then withdraws to lace their hands together. back toward the door they go, then—aphelios leading the charge, utterly without shame as he pulls dan feng through the party toward the exit. he offers cheerful smiles to everyone they pass, making their excuses ("no, the party's great, we're just a little tired! yeah, have so much fun for me! don't worry about us, i'm just a little overstimulated!") but making steady progress until finally they slip free of the doors and into the elevator down to the parking garage.

at which point aphelios does, in fact, haul dan feng in by his collar to press their mouths together again, kissing him with all the enthusiasm and eagerness that he'd had to hold back when there were so many eyes on them back at the party. ]

[ dan feng almost laughs at aphelios' trouble. ahh, it must be difficult to be so reactive.. dan feng himself is only so easily aroused when the moon is high and heavy, over a course of three to five days, give or take. the rest of the month is smooth sailing.

he has a point, however. they are attending a workplace function, it wouldn't do to be caught grinding like teenagers on the terrace, but dan feng has always gotten a bit of a thrill from some light exhibitionism.. so sue him!!

anyway, they make their way through the crowd, saying their goodbyes with as much honesty as they can muster, before gathering their belongings and slipping out of the door, and into the elevator. aphelios assaults him all but immediately, his kisses hot and needful, and dan feng hums, pushing against him, into him, pressing him back against the wall of the elevator with his body. ]

So impatient..

[ he whispers against that sweet mouth, before his own drags along aphelios' jawline, down his throat, up again, whispering. ]

.. now, how and where shall I please you? [ he murmurs, his tongue gliding along the shell of phel's ear. ] Here? In the car? Will you be able to wait until we make it to my bed?

[ the accusation makes aphelios laugh, mostly because it's true. patience has never really been his strong suit, delayed gratification a constant struggle. is it any wonder that he's so eager now, when his partner seems so inclined to indulge him rather than make him wait?

he arches his back a little so he can rub against dan feng's thigh, his hips moving in a sinuous wave as he grinds his hardening cock against the smooth shape of dan feng's muscle. it sends a pleasant jolt of heat through him, settling in his lower belly, and aphelios tips his head back against the wall of the elevator as it descends, goosebumps pricking on his skin as dan feng's tongue traces his ear. ]

Yes, [ he says. ] And maybe no. Your car windows are tinted, right?

[ his fingertips trip up dan feng's spine in a playful walking motion, and aphelios turns his head a little so he can press his own mouth just below dan feng's jaw as he murmurs, ]

I wonder how fast you'll get us home if I'm jerking off in the passenger seat.

[ those words.. ]

Shameless little brat.

[ but there is no bite in dan feng's words, only a thick, syrupy heat that is unmistakable in the purr of his deep, smooth voice. he can feel how hard aphelios is against his thigh, and it's enough to make dan feng's blood spark in his veins despite the fact that the moon is not yet waxing. even if he cannot achieve the arousal that aphelios might want, that does not mean that dan feng does not feel the need between them both, or that he is unaffected by his partner's desires.

he will make sure he is well pleased. ]

Such filthy words.. you should be punished for your insolence.

[ one hand grabs a handful of phel's ass, pulling his hips forward while his thigh presses higher, grinding against aphelios's burgeoning erection. he would have him right here if he could; forget waiting for the car. but the elevator is slowing as it reaches the parking garage. ]

You will make a mess of my fine leather seats before we even make it halfway there.

[ ever since the earliest days of their courtship aphelios has understood the way that dan feng's body does and doesn't respond, how dependent it is on the cycle of the moon. he doesn't want anything other than whatever it is dan feng is willing to give him, his attention, his affection, and more than enough pleasure to keep aphelios satisfied even when dan feng's cocks aren't involved. there's never been any expectation beyond that.

so even if dan feng isn't joining him in getting hard, the fact that aphelios can see heat in his gaze and hear it in his tone is more than reward enough. it makes phel laugh, a low, pleased sound in the back of his throat that dissolves into a moan as dan feng pulls him in more firmly. ]

I'll pay for detailing. [ his voice is breathless, teasing, and his arousal is no secret, hard cock pressed firmly to dan feng's thigh, very little hidden by the fabric of his trousers.

and because aphelios is, at his core, a shameless little brat indeed, he leans up to press the rest of his body to dan feng's as well, murmuring right into his ear, ] Take me home, baby... I don't want anyone but you to see me come.

[ is it transparently a ploy to evoke dan feng's draconic, possessive instincts? absolutely. but aphelios is relatively sure it's going to work regardless. ]

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