Arthur smiled as he watched Lancelot practice. He loved watching his boyfriend jousting; it made him look invincible. The sound of metal hitting armor echoed throughout the stadium and Arthur let out a loud cheer as Lancelot's opponent went down. Lancelot steadied his horse and gently stroked its mane when it calmed. He pulled off his helmet and turned towards the bleachers flashing him a brilliant smile. Arthur smiled shyly as his cheeks flushed pink in embarrassment. He slowly climbed off his seat making his way down the steps to the field. Lancelot directed his horse over to Arthur and smiled charmingly down at him; he extended his hand down to the sandy blonde. Arthur was shocked; Lancelot never showed public affection on the jousting field. Shyly he slid his hand into the older boy's much larger and firmer one.
"Put your foot in the spur." Lancelot directed.
Arthur nodded and lifted his foot into the spur still holding Lancelot's hand. The jouster smiled at the smaller boy's timid nature and pulled him firmly up till he was eye level. The sandy blonde placed his free hand on Lancelot's shoulder to help stead him; he stood with both feet in the left saddle spur staring into his boyfriend's charcoal grey eyes. He lowered his eyes shyly as he spoke.
"Y-you were great out there," Arthur said with pink cheeks.
Lancelot smile at his shyness and leaned forward to peck the smaller boy on the lips. "Thanks Artie." He said gently brushing sandy bangs from masking stunning ocean blue eyes.
Arthur shifted slightly to stand better only to fall backwards. Lancelot's arm shot out to wrap around Arthur's slim waist and hold him up against him. He ran his large hand up and down the smaller boy's back with a chuckle and commented how cute he was when he was clumsy.
"Meanie, I can't help it." Arthur said pouting.
He leaned closer to Lancelot and kissed him softly on the cheek. The jouster was surprised but smiled and pulled Arthur to sit behind him on his horse. The sandy blonde wrapped his arms around the other boy's waist as the horse broke off into a run off the field. Lancelot slowed his horse to trot along as they exited the campus. The sun was starting to set making the sky glow golden yellowish-orange. He halted his horse as it stopped near the water to drink. Climbing off he stretched his tried muscles before turning to smile up at Arthur. He reached up and grasped Arthur's waist and pulled him off the horse and into his arms. Wrapping his arms tightly around the smaller boy's waist and buried his face in the silky sandy hair that smelled wonderfully of grass and tree bark. Arthur reached up and wrapped his arms around Lancelot's neck and sighed pleasantly.
"I love you Artie, you know that right?" Lancelot whispered in his ear.
Arthur smiled and nodded against the older boy's chest. "I love you too, Lance." He whispered back.
Lancelot pulled back slightly and pressed his lips against Arthur's. One thing that never ceased to amaze the jouster was just how soft the smaller boy's lips were. As they pulled away he marveled at how beautiful his boyfriend looked while bathed in the golden glow of the sunset.
"Perfect." Lancelot said softly.
While Arthur looked at him confused the taller boy just shook his head with a warm chuckle and pulled him closer.