Back to the city. Let's check up on Andy and Seth, shall we?

INCOMING SEXYTIEMS.


Running Blind

Chapter Nine

How Far We've Come


Andy rolled over in the bed, grunting as Seth groaned. "Come on, Andy… get some sleep."

"I can't."

"Yes you can, you're just stubborn as fuck." Seth hissed, sighing when Andy curled his head into his arms. "…I'm worried too. But we can't be at our best to find him if we don't sleep. That was the same philosophy I had when I was trying to find Feng's stalker. And we found her."

"Not before she ruined Feng's life forever…"

Seth pursed his lips, rolling over to face his lover. "Andy. Andy listen to me. Feng isn't in any danger. I'm sure he became stressed and took flight. You know he's been suffering nightmares for months now. It's still weighing heavily on him. He'll be fine, we just have to find him and then give him the support he needs."

"…What if we're too late?"

Seth frowned. He'd been avoiding that possibility since Andy had discovered Feng's disappearance.

Salamanders were much like dogs. If they felt that they were close to death, they ran away, found someplace quiet and isolated before they perished.

Was Feng the same way? Had he planned on ending his life, was that why he'd disappeared?

Andy's eyes betrayed his calm voice. "Sometimes I wonder if he would be better off that way. He's been suffering so much and I just… I don't know."

"I know. I know… Andy just relax. It won't do any good if you don't relax." Seth wrapped his arms around the brunette's shoulders, setting his head on the Sylph's neck.

"If you like, I can give you my famous massage…"

Andy chuckled, shaking his head. "You're crazy."

"Am I?" Seth teased, kissing his lover's neck. "Want me to or no?"

"Please."


Andy groaned, feeling the hands press even further into his skin. "G-gah! There, there."

"Yeah, I can feel it. Shit, how hard have they been working you?"

Andy chuckled distractedly. "Nngh… Very. Very."

Seth chuckled, leaning down to set his lips on the tip of Andy's ear. As he breathed, the air ran over the flesh of the Sylph's ear and neck. Andy shuddered, letting out a low moan. "Seth…"

"Mm?" Seth grinned, pulling away, much to the annoyance of Andy. "Is there something you need? Water, food-"

"You."

The word had been spoken through gritted teeth, no longer muffled by a pillow. He was staring over at the officer with glazed eyes, his face reddened as he at himself up, back against the wall.

Andy smiled giddily as Seth eased his way ever closer, fingers grazing small patches of skin as he moved. "Really now, Andy?" Seth murmured, groaning softly as Andy spread his legs further to accept him, wrapping them around the officer's waist. The men chuckled, and something inside them both snapped – Andy tilted his head and grabbed Seth's hair, pulling him closer and smashing their lips together. Seth, on the other hand, had already set to work on the things keeping them apart, starting with his own shirt. Andy let out a low whimper, feeling Seth groping around for the wall, placing his hand next to Andy's head.

Blue eyes slipped open. Those blue eyes stared into the officer's own darkened brown orbs, taking a silent moment to wonder just how he had gotten so lucky.

He released his hold on the officer and moved his hands to replace them, delving into the soft sleep-wear and boxers, taking a soft grip as Seth hissed, closing his eyes.

"Let the games begin."


Seth panted, releasing his hold on Andy's hips. "Aah… Seth…" Andy murmured, letting his body flatten against the bed as Seth flopped back onto his pillow, covering his eyes and chuckling.

"Yeah?"

"Have I told you how much I love your massages…?"

"Pretty sure I know, based on the noises you make."

Andy turned to look at him with an unthreatening glare, smacking his arm softly before closing his eyes, cuddling in closer.

"Shut up…"


Andy stretched, frowning as a customer entered. They were supposed to be closed, damn it! They weren't open yet, how hard was that for people to understand?

That frown quickly turned into a smile – he recognized them.

Easily.

"Éclair!" Andy shouted, laughing as the actress looked up, flailing her arms as if attempting to quiet him.

"Éclair, relax. Nobody else is here yet. How did you even get in? I figured I'd have to go out there and let you in myself."

"Let's just say… your guards are big fans." She smiled brightly, brown hair cascading over her shoulders as she took off the hat. "I need to get a haircut…"

"You actually look nice with long hair."

"Yeuch."

Andy rolled his eyes, motioning to a bench. The woman sat next to him, shifting nervously. "…Haven't found him yet, huh?"

"No… no, not yet. But I was hoping you could help us out a little. You have the money and you have the pull."

"Please. You didn't even have to ask. I've already mentioned a few times to the police about Feng's disappearance. They've been looking pretty hard."

Andy smiled, wrapping the woman up in his arms with a tight hug. "I knew calling you was a good idea."

"Mm. I'll be mentioning it publicly soon, too, so that'll help immensely."

Andy chuckled. "How many times can one guy find himself in trouble?" he wondered aloud, shaking his head.

Éclair giggled, but it died as she looked up. "…My poor nephew… he's been through so much hasn't he?"

"That he has." Andy agreed, rubbing his eyes. "As soon as he comes home we should put him in a bubble for a while. Maybe it'd be easier to keep him out of trouble."

The woman stood and nodded, adjusting her bag. "Well… I should get going. I wish I could stay, Andy, but… well you know how it is."

Andy nodded slowly, setting a hand on the woman's shoulder. "Yeah. I do. Be careful, okay? I'll let you know as soon as something happens."

"You'd better, or I'm coming after your ass."

The Sylph smiled weakly at the human and watched her leave, sighing as she disappeared. He dropped his smile and let his hands rest on the station before him, listening to other workers start up their own.

He huffed, crossing his arms as he leaned forward, soon unfolding one arm to rest his chin in his palm.

"Andrew! Open your damn station!" his boss shouted, and Andy closed his eyes to calm himself before flicking the button, the light glowing.

"Yeah, yeah…"

Feng… Please be okay…