As Lucius and Severus lay on the rug in front of the fire, Lucius curls around Severus' torso happily. There is a fine sheen of sweat along both of their bodies. Severus subconsciously runs his long, languid fingers through Lucius' long, pin straight hair. Lucius runs his fingers across Severus' face and chest. "I don't want to move." Lucius murmurs.
"Then we don't have to move. We can stay right here if you want." Severus kisses the top of Lucius' head.
"That sounds perfect. I'm getting a bit chilled though." Lucius shivers to emphasize his point.
Severus finds the blanket from earlier and drapes it over the two of them. "Is that better?"
Lucius nods against Severus' chest. "Aren't you cold?" Lucius asks quietly.
"I'm not cold with you draped all over me. I don't mind though. I'm so comfortable with you." Severus says holding Lucius close to his body.
Lucius smiles at how sweet Severus is being with him. Normally they're not so demonstrative, but today has been monumental. Lucius slowly falls asleep in the warmth of the room. When Severus looks down at Lucius he sees his crystal blue eyes slamming shut. "Lucius, why don't we go up to the bedroom?"
"You may have to carry me. I'm not sure if I can walk." Lucius murmurs tiredly.
"I am not carrying you all the way upstairs. Come on, we'll go slowly and I'll support you. I am not staying here all night." Severus hops up and reaches down to help Lucius up from the rug.
Lucius stands up slowly and leans against Severus. He's stiff and sore as they walk upstairs. Severus waves his wand at their clothes and banishes them to the master bedroom. He slips his arm around Lucius' waist and carefully walks him upstairs. Lucius sits on the side of the bed and waits for Severus to get settled. Severus pushes the duvet down to the bottom of the bed before he climbs under the black sheets. Lucius also climbs under the sheet. He wraps his arm around Severus' waist and lays his head on Severus' chest. Severus waves his wand to turn the light out in the room. Lucius sighs happily. Severus can't believe how happy and content he feels. He never thought he'd get an opportunity to have a life like this. Severus even has happier dreams when he's with Lucius. Normally he drinks himself into oblivion or takes a Dreamless Sleep potion in order to keep the nightmares at bay. To sleep at someone's side has been a different experience for him, but also a rewarding one.
Severus has not worked at all today and for the first time he's not upset about that. In fact, he's quite happy that he's gone so long without even thinking about his shop. He knows he needs to slow down and work less. He's getting on in years and doesn't have the energy he once did. He often wonders how Albus manages his job for so long. He and Remus Lupin and Lucius have all been commiserating over their recent lack of energy. Despite Severus' prior dislike of Lupin he can't help but feel sorry for the man who seems more aged every time they meet. The monthly transformations take so much out of him. Severus' freely supplied Wolfsbane potion helps a little bit, but the transformation still affects Remus more than he would like. Severus is still trying to tweak the formula. Remus looks at least 15 years older than Severus, although Severus is still affected by Nagini's bite, from the end of the war, which nearly killed him. He and Remus are finally getting along and relating to each other. Severus hears Lucius snoring in his dreams. The sound is soothing somehow.