Title: Jealous
Pairing: Emil X Richter
Rating: T
A/N
Yup, I decided to go with Miracle of Oracles' idea. I used-lines to separate several scenes. I tried not too but it didn't work out. Not much to say besides that, I'm cold even though it's almost 25 degrees (Celsius, I have no idea how much Fahrenheit or whatever that is. Just that it's hot for this time of the year), I'm tired as hell and if I had fangs I'd bare them at anyone trying to get near me. Or scratch their eyes out, whatever suits me best. (Ironic thing to say while listening to Animal I have become.)
Enjoy my dearest dudes and dudettes.
…God I need a beer.
Emil turned towards the large door leading to their house, smiling as it opened to reveal Richter. He raised a mug.
''Coffee?''
''Please.''
Emil nodded and poured the warm liquid in the mug, the warm damp caressing his face as it evaporated into the air. He turned around and walked up to Richter, handing him the warm mug. The man nodded as a thank you, carefully bending over to search through the mail lying on the floor.
''What's this?''
Emil placed his hands on the man's shoulder, peeking over it to see Richter holding a small blue striped card in his hand.
''Oh, that's an invitation from Regal and the others. The Altamira amusement park has several attractions and they're having a big fair tomorrow. We're invited as well.''
''I see, do you want to go?''
''Uhm…If you don't mind.'' A small blush appeared on Emil's face as he nodded, giving a small hopeful smile. His smile grew wider as Richter nodded and ruffled his hair.
''Very well, then we'll go.''
''Thank you!'' Blushing more deeply at how excited he was Emil shook his head, earning a chuckle from Richter. The man turned around and wrapped one arm around the boy, nuzzling the blonde hair.
The remainder of the day passed by rather normally; Emil was harassed, yet didn't really complain. Richter tried to cook but failed and almost blew up the kitchen. Emil got Richter to help him clean the mess up but ended up sending him to do something else because they didn't do much cleaning.
Normal indeed.
-.-.-.-.-
Emil woke up quite early. He was ashamed a bit, he felt like a little kid who couldn't sleep because his birthday was in a week. He sighed. He'd better take a long shower to kill some time. He went to the bathroom and turned on the shower, waiting for the water to get warm before he stepped out of his underwear. He tossed the clothing in the laundry basket and then stepped under the shower, shivering as the warm pleasurable sensation traveled down his spine and letting his body enjoy the warm water for several minutes. Grabbing the shampoo bottle, he poured some into the palm of his hand and started to rub it through his hair.
Of course he jumped when a pair of hands joined his.
He turned his head to see Richter, who simply focused on washing Emil's hair. He turned towards the door, noticing he had forgotten to lock it; a fatal mistake.
''Stay still.'' Richter turned Emil's head back to the previous position, rubbing the boy's scalp.
Emil blushed and covered himself, moving a little away from the man behind him. Richter chuckled and gently pushed Emil's head under the warm water, washing the shampoo out of the blonde hair. Emil covered his eyes and patiently waited for the man to finish.
''Thanks…'' Emil didn't turn around to face Richter, knowing all too well the man would only make him blush more. Richter continued to massage the boy's scalp, Emil closing his eyes and letting out a content sigh. The older man smiled and crossed the small distance between them, pressing his chest against the boy's back. Emil's eyes shot open and he blushed, but nevertheless he didn't move. Richter's hands stopped in their actions and moved downwards, but rather than assaulting his body, the man simply wrapped his arms around the boy and enjoyed the warm water together with him. Emil relaxed into the touch and smiled, closing his eyes and letting the warmth of the man's body join that of the warm droplets caressing his skin. After standing like this for a few minutes Richter leaned forward and turned off the water before letting go of Emil and stepping out of the shower. He started to dry Emil's hair with a towel, the boy blushing like mad.
''There.'' He draped the towel over his shoulder and leaned in, giving Emil a chaste kiss.
''I-I'll go make us something to eat.''
Emil slipped past Richter and dashed out, leaving a chuckling Richter behind him.
''Put on some clothes Emil!'' He could only imagine the boy's blushing face.
After having dried himself of and putting on some clothes as well, Richter made his way to Emil, who had prepared some eggs and bacon. The boy really did like the clichéd meals. He sat down next to the boy and they enjoyed their meal in silence, only the occasional question for salt or pepper passing between them.
''Alright, let's go.''
Emil nodded with a smile and handed Richter his tunic.
-.-.-.-.-
''Wow! This is amazing!'' Emil looked around, practically beaming in excitement. The fair was a big success; the whole park was stuffed, all people eager to try out the new attractions. There were street artists, and many stalls to buy food and gifts from.
''Indeed.'' Richter nodded and gave Emil a small smile, who didn't even notice it, completely taken in by everything around him.
They went to most of the stalls and Emil enjoyed it, even if they just looked around because of Richter, who refused to participate in the games most of the time.
''Emil!''
Emil and Richter turned around, both suppressing a sigh as Marta came dashing at them, Colette right behind her.
''Hi Marta.'' Emil gave her a small smile, Richter only managing a nod.
''Emil, Richter! I'm so glad you're here! Let's get into that new ride!'' Colette pointed at a new rollercoaster, one that had loops in it.
''I'll pass.''
Emil turned to Richter with a pout, but the man just gave him a stubborn look. He let out a sigh.
''Is it okay if I go?''
''Suit yourself.'' Richter nodded, already relieved that Emil didn't ask him again with those eyes of his.
''Thank you!'' Emil smiled at the man.
Richter nodded and answered Emil with a small smile of his own. ''Let's meet here in about an hour.''
''Are you okay with-ah! Marta! Let go of me!''
Marta had bluntly interrupted the two, taking hold of Emil's arm and dragging him along with her despite his protests.
''Com on Emil! Now is our chance! There are almost no people in line!''
Richter sighed and raised his hand in a half-assed wave, turning around to take a stroll of his own, hoping Emil would survive this.
''Richter? Is that you?''
He raised his eyebrows and turned around, a look of surprise appearing on his face as he took in the figure standing in front of him.
While Richter was recollecting himself, Emil was trying not to scream like a girl. The rollercoaster was awesome and it gave him quite the thrill, which was part of the reason he felt the urge to scream. The other reason was Marta, who was clinging on to him with all of her strength. Colette was in the seat in front of them, not minding Marta's behavior in the least despite the fact that they were together now.
The ride slowed down and came to a sudden halt. Everywhere people let out nervous laughs; their hair looking like it had been attacked by an angry bird.
Emil stepped out first, followed by Marta and Colette.
''That was fun, wasn't it Emil?''
Emil nodded, a smile playing on his lips and his hands trembling from the adrenaline. They went in to several other rides too, Emil enjoying himself in the fullest. They met Genis, Raine and Presea as well, talked with them for a while and then continued their way, visiting several stalls. Marta convinced Emil to win a prize for her and after spending quite the amount of gald he succeeded in winning a small plushie for her, the small bear now choking in her grasp. Colette tumbled, resulting in her sprouting her wings and she got one for free, so she was now walking with a pink elephant plushie twice her size. Emil had won a second plushie; a small red lion, about the size of his head. Somehow it reminded him a bit of Richter but the thought alone made him blush. Speaking of said man, he should get back.
''Uhm. I'm going back to Richter.''
''Aww, but it's so much fun!'' Marta pouted, tugging at his sleeve like a little girl that doesn't get what she wants.
''Hehe…'' Emil almost visibly tear dropped and scratched the back of his neck.
''Come on Marta, if Emil doesn't go now Richter might get worried.'' Colette placed her hand on Marta's shoulder, smiling at the girl. Emil nodded at her with a smile, grateful. They said their goodbyes and went their own way, Colette and Marta going back for another ride, Emil walking back to where Richter told him to. He hummed while walking between the stalls, giving himself the final opportunity to enjoy the displays. Walking around a corner he spotted Richter and prepared himself for a dash at the man.
That's when he noticed the person he was talking with.
Richter's eyes spotted something, but when he looked around he saw no Emil, the boy having quickly ducked behind a stall. Emil peeked around the corner to look at the pair again.
It was a woman, and truth to be told, she was beautiful. She was taller than Emil, but still a few inches shorter than Richter. He guessed her to be about the same age as Richter, maybe younger. And she was talking to said man. More importantly, he was talking back to her, even going as far as to give her a small smile. Emil's hart jumped in an uncomfortable way. Who was that woman? It took him ages to get Richter to smile! And he still only smiled when near him. Finally Richter noticed him, making Emil suppress a blush. He hugged the plushie tighter to his chest and walked towards the pair, feeling more uneasy with each step.
''Oh? Who is this?'' The voice sounded kind and calm. The woman's blonde hair was tied up, but it was still long enough to fall past her shoulder blades.
''I- I'm Emil ma'am.'' He managed a bow, his heart racing.
''Nice to meet you Emil, my name is Rin.'' The woman smiled and let out a small laugh, then turned to Richter.
''Will you look at that, the boy has manners.''
Emil zoned out, he didn't catch anything from the conversation. He only noticed the woman and Richter, both of them perfectly comfortable with each other. And he didn't like it one bit. His face got redder with each smile the woman gave Richter and he flinched when she placed her hand on his upper arm.
He felt out of place. They looked like old friends, or maybe they had been going out. He shook his head. He didn't want to think about that.
''Emil? ''
He snapped back to reality and looked up to Richter.
''Huh? Oh I-I'm sorry what did you say?'' he cursed inwardly; he was getting all nervous for no reason. Sure the woman was beautiful, sure she talked to Richter without getting yelled at, she even got him to smile. She could touch him without her arm being cut off.
…And they looked like a real couple…A happy couple.
There was no reason to be jealous.
''I asked if you were okay. Do you want to go home?''
''Uhm…''
Emil panicked. If he said yes it may seem rude towards the woman, and Richter seemed to enjoy her company. But he himself certainly didn't.
Richter looked at him, his jade green eyes piercing Emil's.
''You don't look too good. Come, I'll take you home.''
Emil nodded. It seemed Richter understood how he felt. Relieved he smiled at the woman and bowed. She smiled back and copied his action.
''It was nice meeting you Emil. Richter.'' She smiled at the older man and waved as they made their way to the Lezareno Company, where Regal said they could land with the Rheaird.
Their way back was spend without words, partly because it was heard to talk with the wind rushing by but also because Emil still felt uneasy. He kept thinking about the woman, replaying the scene where she touched Richter over and over again. He didn't even notice they had landed. When Richter tried to get off, Emil kept clinging on to him.
''Emil.''
''Huh? Oh sorry!''
He let go of the man and got off as well, following Richter inside and closing the door behind him. He made a move to turn around, but was stopped by Richter. Who slammed his palm against the door and pressed his lips on Emil's.
That's a new way of coming home.
Emil gasped for air as Richter pulled back, his arm still preventing Emil from going anywhere else.
''Now, feel like telling me what happened?''
''Uhm…what?'' Emil backed up against the door, blushing at how close Richter got. He hugged the plushie tighter as Richter raised an eyebrow.
''…''
''You wouldn't survive it.''
''W-What?''
Richter sighed. ''Rin, don't even try. Not only is she out of reach, she's also dangerous.''
''Eh? No! Y-You've got it all wrong!'' Richter raised his eyebrows again.
''Do I now?''
''Yes! I wasn't thinking anything like that…'' his voice lowered in volume with each word spoken, his eyes now lowered to the ground.
''Then what were you thinking?'' Richter leaned in, whispering in Emil's ear.
''U-Uhm…'' Emil's blush deepened and he clutched on to Richter's shoulders as said man's arms wrapped themselves around his waist, the plushie falling to the ground.
''Well?''
''I…I was thinking…that you two looked really good together…'' Emil's grip weakened, his voice once more lowering in volume. Richter had to strain his ears to make out the words, but when he did…
He laughed.
Emil looked up at the laughter, blushing.
''It's not funny…''
''It is Emil, it is.'' He kissed the boy on his lips, on his jaw line and behind his ear.
''There is absolutely no reason to be jealous. After all, I love you.'' Emil blushed even more, opening his mouth to deny it even though he was perfectly aware he was indeed jealous. Nevertheless he wasn't able to protest, as Richter kissed him again. The arms around his waist tightened, lifting him and causing Emil to wrap his arms around Richter's neck to prevent himself from falling as Richter carried him to down the hallway to prove his point.
-.-.-.-.-.-
''Richter?'' Emil snuggled up to Richter, sleep already beginning to catch up with him.
''Hmm?''
''Who was that woman?''
''She used to be one of my teachers at Sybak's school.''
''Eh? Sybak had a school? '' Emil sat up, bewildered at this new information.
Richter nodded. ''Yes, those who did research there still needed tutoring in several subjects. If you did a good job on your research you got the privilege of going to the small school. And she was one of the teachers there.''
''What? How? she looks so young.''
''She's 44.''
''What?''
Richter chuckled. Emil shook his head and blinked. Still curious about Richter he opened his mouth once more.
''So you got the privilege?''
Richter nodded. ''Yes, but I quickly decided to study on my own accord.''
''Why?''
''The name Rin has several meanings, including Cold, Severe and 's say she fully lived up to her name.''
''Oh…But she was so friendly earlier today, and you smiled at her.''
Richter sighed. ''You really weren't listening were you? When she pointed out you had manners she also referred to me not having any, not now and not when she used to teach me. She made several accusations, also towards you. And I only smiled for my own safety.''
Emil blushed; he really hadn't been paying attention. ''S-so were you rude when you were younger?''
Richter arched an eyebrow at him and pulled him closer. ''I can't say I wasn't.'' Emil blushed as Richter pulled him against his chest, the warmth of the man's body reminding him of how sleepy he was. He was about to close his eyes when Richter stroked his hair.
''Emil?''
''Hmm?''
''You're cute when you're jealous.''
''Am not!'' Emil sat up, his eyes wide and a dark blush covering his face. He yelped when Richter pulled him down and rolled them over, pinning the boy's hands above his head. Richter lowered his lips on Emil's neck before kissing the boy on the lips, his hands moving lower.
He should talk to other people more often.
If crankiness adds up to the amount of words I write I should be pissed off more often. I feel like some parts are a bit OOC, I can't really imagine Richter admitting Emil is cute.
Still I feel somewhat better. Less grumpy or Tenebrae-like (even though Tenebie is awesome.)
And guys! I lost my voice! And I have a Team Retard Birthday tomorrow! Normally I lose my voice AFTER spending a day with them! *sigh*