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Make You Quiver

"Promises, promises." Florian practically purred, staring up at him with a taunting look on his face. He was suddenly feeling better for some reason. Must be the rush of toying with someone who could easily kill you without breaking a sweat, he thought with a grin. That and Noir so often did it to him that it was nice to get in some payback when the situation presented itself.

"Oh you can hold me to it." Noir returned as he set his hands on the bed before leaning over Florian, who watched him without losing that damn smirk of his. Dammit, when had Florian lost all fear of him, Noir wondered in irritation. Not so long ago Florian would have never dared to push his buttons like this, and certainly not just for the hell of it. Where was the good, healthy fear and respect he'd always inspired in people? "Do you think you've tamed me?" Noir asked quietly, too quietly as Florian lost some of his smugness, sensing trouble. "When exactly did you get it into your head that you've taken my bite and turned me into some well behaved pet?"

"You never listen to me. If you're a pet you're a really BADLY behaved one." Florian chuckled, the chuckle turning into a gasp when Noir turned his head and bit down into Florian's shoulder, hard enough to draw blood. "Noir!"


"Maybe it's time I remind you of what exactly you're taking on with me. You obviously need a refresher." Noir said in a warm and silkily voice, whispering it into Florian's ear as he tugged on the bottom lobe with his teeth. Abandoning that for Florian's neck he began making his way down that ivory neck, leaving marks that would last along the way. He wanted to leave a lasting reminder, a brand of just exactly who Florian belonged to.

Well aware of this Florian reached out to push Noir back, only to have his wrist encircled and yanked above his head. Struggling a bit Florian cursed lightly under his breath when he couldn't loosen the hold. All he'd get was a bruised wrist for his troubles. Lifting the other hand it followed the first, Noir moving onto the bed to straddle Florian since he no longer had his hands for support. "Let me go, Noir!" Florian demanded, getting Noir's point.

"No."

"Dammit, I said let me go." Florian demanded, squirming under Noir which just made it that much worse. A red haze coming over his eyes Florian could feel his heart pounding wildly in his chest, taunting him. Need was running through his veins like wild fire but he wasn't about to just give in, not when Noir was just doing this to make a point.

"You don't really want me to." Noir pointed out in a seductive purr, grinding his hips against Florian's. He smiled wickedly when Florian groaned and arched against him instinctively, his body betraying his desire for more. "And I'm sick of waiting." Hands sliding up Florian's chest he grabbed the sides of Florian's sleep shirt and tore it in two, hastily pushing the material aside as his hands moved to caress the smooth flesh in front of him. Not nearly as toned and muscled as his own Florian's body was softer, free of scars or the results of time spent out in the sun. He already knew there were marks on Florian's back, he had put them there after all. Lowering his head Noir crushed his lips against Florian's, forcing the older man to open his mouth to allow his tongue access. Mating his tongue with Florian's he put more of his weight onto his would be lover, pinning Florian against the feather mattress though the other man made no protect. The dark rush of triumph spread through him as Florian responded to him, straining against him to get closer as passion and need won over control. Mine, Noir thought as he broke of the kiss with a sexy pop. All mine. Lowering his head his mouth traveled down the center of Florian's neck, where the pulse beat rapidly to Florian's undeniably pretty chest. "Still want me to stop?" Noir asked, licking his way around Florian's left nipple, flicking at it teasingly with his tongue.

"God but you drive me crazy." Florian hissed, biting down on his lip to keep from whimpering for more. Need crawled through him like thousands of ants and all he could think about was getting more of this insanely crazy pleasure.


Testing his theory Noir let go of Florian's wrists, growling low in his throat with approval when Florian's arm automatically shot out to send his fingers threading through Noir's hair while the other arm wrapped around Noir's waist, pressing him closer. Thanks to his upbringing Florian generally had good self control and it was always one of Noir's personal pleasures to snap that control like a twig. Returning his attention to the other side of Florian's chest for the same treatment Noir grinned against the sweaty, heated flesh when he felt Florian yank his shirt out from his shirt so that his hand could get underneath. God but he loved the feeling of Florian's hands on his body. Groaning in thanks Noir lifted a hand to tangle it into Florian's hair as he moved up to meet Florian's lips, the heat so intense that both were mindless to anything but it. There was only the two of them now. Drawing back only when air was necessary Noir's other hand came up to stroke Florian's cheek. Their coloring was so different, he thought to himself. His, bronzed by the sun and his heritage. Florian's pale and pampered. "You need to get in the sun more." Noir commented with a husky chuckle, nuzzling his cheek against Florian's. Now that he'd one he could take this a little slower.

"I could never achieve your tan." Florian pointed out dryly, his fingers stroking the raven black hair they were tangled in. Defeat never felt so good, he thought with a rueful look on his face. This was, as usual, inadvertable.

"True enough." Noir agreed, having not really thought about that before. "Does that bother you?"

"You mean that you look like you're from the Middle East? Not in the least. It's your looks that save you from being a complete and total social outcast." Florian informed him dryly, yelping when Noir nipped his bottom lip in punishment. "Two can play at that game." Florian pointed out wickedly, surprising Noir by flipping them over so that Florian was the one on top. Noir didn't even have time to think about flipping them back into their original position because Florian had already lowered his head to begin biting his way down Noir's neck.


Florian had just been about to remove Noir's shirt when the door to his room opened, Christina rushing in with one hand over her eyes. "I'm sorry! I am so, so sorry. But Noel is here. My idiot cousin brought him. Apparently the little rascal finally managed to guilt her into bringing him to see Florian. I got her to take him to see Laila first but well...I'll try to stall him a little more, but you've only got two minutes most." That being said Christina turned on her heels and went out the door as fast as she'd come in.

Breathing heavily Florian rolled off Noir with a groan. "Dammit to hell." Shrugging off his tattered dressing shirt he threw it across the room in a temper. Sitting up he looked over at Noir who was watching him with eyes half closed which hid most of what the infamous thief was thinking. It didn't remain a mystery for long.

"After you're not sick anymore we are going away, just the two of us and I don't care if we get the news that the world is about to end and only we can save it. You and I are going to finish this if its the last thing we ever do." Noir snarled as he sat up as well, turning his head sharply when something sounding suspiciously like a chuckle crossed Florian's lips. "And just what's so funny?" Noir demanded to know.

"Nothing." Florian snickered, leaning over to place a quick kiss against Noir's mouth. "Now get out of my bed."

"What if I don't want to?" Noir wanted to know, a gleam in his eye that meant trouble.

"Then you get to explain sex to Noel. He's at the age where he's going to start asking questions you know." Florian shot back sweetly, enjoying the sight of Noir paling visibly. "In fact, finding you in my bed will probably make those questions he has come into his head to ask you."


"Jesus." Getting off that bed damn quick Noir had just enough time to run a hand quickly through his hair to tidy it up some when Noel came charging into the room, the door slamming behind him as he headed straight for Florian's bed, nimbly jumping onto the bed before crawling over to Florian's lap.

"Florian!" Cuddling against the familiar male chest he nuzzled his pale face close, his whole body relaxing in contentment. He hadn't minded staying at Christina's house but he'd missed Florian and the others a lot. He'd even missed Noir.

"How's my favorite boy? Are you feeling better?" Florian asked gently as he wrapped his arms around the little boy. Truth be told, he'd missed Noel like crazy, even if the boy was constantly playing hell with his sex life, now that he had a chance at one.

"I threw up a lot." Noel informed Florian, sounding almost proud of the fact. "The doctor came to see me and said I'm all better now. I just need to continue to cut back on my eating a little for a bit longer and never again eat anything Laila makes."

"I don't think anyone will ever willing eat her food again." Noir commented, watching the little reunion with a faint smile. Hell, he'd almost missed the little brat himself. Things were almost too quiet without Noel to go around making noise and causing all sorts of mischief. Now if the boy would just stay in his own room from now on. Then he might even admit to having missed the kid.

"Hi, Noir." Noel said in surprise, having not even noticed that the other man was there. Turning his head to face the master of the house he waved slightly. "I was really good, and I remembered to call you Ray all the time." He added, knowing that that was important. Noir had told him that if he ever called him Noir in front of people he didn't know that Noir would then lock him up in the basement. Noel was pretty sure Florian wouldn't let Noir do that but just in case...

"Good." Noir replied with a nod, shoving his hands into his pockets. He wasn't quite sure what to do now. He should probably take his leave and hope to God this twit cousin of Christina's came to get the kid soon. Really soon.


Having sat up to see Noir better Noel frowned slowly as he noticed weird marks on Florian's neck. Standing up slightly to get a better look he brushed his little fingers against the red marks that stood out plainly against Florian's pale skin. "Florian, what happened to your neck?" Noel wanted to know, turning his head to look up at his honorary godfather. "Did something bite you?"

Losing what little color he'd had Florian glared at Noir fiercely, his mind going a mile a minute as he tried to come up with some sort of excuse. "Uhm..yes. Something bit me."

"What was it?" Noel asked, not recognizing these sorts of marks. They were almost in a line down Florian's neck too which was pretty weird. They were still really red too.

"Actually...it was the monster who bit him." Noir spoke up, a hint of amusement in his voice as he grinned down at the boy. After all, when you were given a lemon, you needed to make lemonade. Here was a chance to get Noel out of Florian's bed for good. "It tried to get Florian while he was sick and asleep. I caught it though and killed it before he could do worse."

Eyes going wide Noel stared at the monster bite in fascination. "Wow. I bet it hurt a lot. Does it still hurt, Florian?"

"Just a little bit." Florian answered slowly, his eyes furious as they sent daggers in Noir's direction, the other man just grinning in amusement. And they did hurt too, the bastard.

Getting up on tippy toes Noel placed a kiss against the marks. 'There." He said in satisfaction, grinning up at Florian. "All better."

"All better." Florian agreed with a soft smile, pulling the boy back into his arms for another hug, nuzzling his face against the boy's soft hair.


They could be father and son, Noir thought, watching the two. He felt oddly left out too, like he almost wanted to join them in their affectionate cuddling. And where the hell had that come from, he wondered, his grin turning into a frown. Shaking his head he turned to leave, pausing when Noel said his name. Glancing over his shoulder he raised a questioning eyebrow. "What?"

"Will you stay and tell me how you caught the monster?" Noel asked hesitantly, looking at him with unsure eyes. "Please?"

"Yeah, why don't you tell us both?" Florian suggested, patting the spot beside him invitingly, his turn to grin. "Since I was asleep for most of it I missed out on all the important stuff."

"Don't you think I have better things to do then tell you two a story?" Noir drawled out, glaring at the both of them though there was no heat behind it. When both of them shook their heads at him he rolled his eyes but taking the few steps necessary slipped back into bed beside Florian, the two sitting side by side with their backs against the headboard and Noel sitting happily in Florian's lap. "I can't believe I'm doing this." Noir muttered, shaking his dark head. "If either of you tell anyone I did this I'm locking the both of you in the dungeon when we get back to France, understand?"

"Yes, sir." Florian said with a mock salute, Noel giggling before copying Florian, salute and all.


Rolling his eyes again Noir settled back to lie through his teeth, nothing new to him. "It happened last night while I was patrolling the hallways for this monster of ours. I knew that since everyone was sick now would be the most likely time for the monster to appear and so I was coming up the stairs, having thoroughly searched the first floor, when I heard a strange noise coming from Noel's room. Since I knew no one was there I approached the hallway cautiously, stopping as your door slowly opened. A huge shadow appeared on the carpet floor as ever so slowly this ugly, hairy monster shuffled out of your room, grumbling since you weren't in there. Well as soon as I saw how big it was I knew I couldn't just beat it up and that I'd need my gun so I waited until it had gone into Florian's room before I raced to my own to get my gun."

"Leaving the monster free to eat me." Florian muttered, looking none too pleased about this turn of events.

"Well excuse me for forgetting you were too much of a girlie boy to handle one little monster."

"You said it was huge! That not even you could handle it without a gun." Florian argued, forgetting that this was all for Noel's benefit and a complete fabrication. "And how could you just let the thing go into my room without at least giving me a heads up that there was a monster coming to devour me!"

"I saved you, didn't I? Besides, if I'd warned you then the monster would have gotten away and then where would we be? Who knows who he would have eaten before I killed it." Noir argued, smirking at Florian who just glared back. "Anyway, so I got my gun and came into the room as Florian started screaming like a little girl because the monster had him and.."


"Hold it right there!" Florian yelled, fire in his brilliant amethyst eyes. "How dare you say that. I did not scream like a girl!"

"Yeah, you did."

"I did not!"

"I'm sure it hurt a lot, Florian." Noel said in sympathy as he patted Florian's arm. "I would have screamed too."

"Look what you've done!" Florian cursed, at the point where only Noel's presence kept him from taking a swing at Noir. "First you leave me to face this monster alone and then you say I screamed like a girl because I was about to be eaten by a monster that you let into my room in the first place!"

"I didn't let him in, he went there of his own free will."

"So then when you saw that it was trying to eat Florian you shot him?" Noel interrupted before another fight could break out. Noir always pouted a lot after a fight with Florian because Noir liked Florian an awful lot. Noel was pretty sure that there was no one Noir liked more.

"Pretty much, though I had to beat him up some to make him let go of Florian."

"But the one bullet wasn't enough since Noir's aim was so bad that he only wounded the monster. I had to take the gun from him and finish the job." Florian interjected smugly, before Noir could continue to paint him as the bumbling sidekick, if even that. "As you can see by Noir's neck, HE got bitten TOO."


"You did?" Noel asked as he scooted out of Florian's lap and into a surprised Noir's as the boy moved to examine Noir's own bite marks. "Does yours hurt too?"

"Well I do have a definite pain in my neck." Noir replied, looking pointedly in Florian's direction.

Once again getting on his tippy toes Noel placed a quick kiss on the marks along Noir's neck as he'd done with Florians. "There, all better." Noel announced proudly, smiling up at Noir. "It feels better now, right?"

After pausing for a moment Noir patted the boy's head awkwardly. "Yeah, all better."