Annabelle and Arthur clear the air
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Annabelle leans back against the tree besides the horses as she gazes at the small two tent Camp and sighs as she leans forwards while hugging her knees. She knows that she has nothing to fear, what with having been collared...but the look of disappointment on Dutchs face at the state of the Wild Turkey she managed to catch for the group hurt her something terrible. All she wants to do is please him, but since that morning Hosea and Eliza left a week ago, nothing seems to work.
A sad whine catches her attention and she turns to spot Arthur curled up around Cleo. Her eyes slit in jealousy at the way that 'her' Dutch is always pleased with 'his' Hunts but as he lets out another whine, her heart cracks in sympathy as she has heard of the way a Felenico feels once a Lover leaves. She shakes her head in amusement at the thought of feeling sorry for the Feral Creature and she sighs as she leans back against the tree as she turns her attention away from Arthur and turns it towards the O'Driscoll Brothers...only to huff as she is brought back to Arthur at the sound of yet another whine and she decides enough is enough.
She carefully approaches, wary of the Shire who has of late become rather protective of her Rider, a chuckle rumbles in her chest at the memory of Noel getting bitten when he tried to tug Arthur towards the Campfire last night. She shakes her head before moving into Cleo's eyesight as she softly gets the Felenicos attention "Arthur?"
The soft sound of his name causes him to snap out of his misery and he sighs "Miss Annabelle...whatcha want?"
Annabelle shrugs as she bites her bottom lip "I-I was hoping you could help me with something?" At his raised eyebrow, she sighs and lowers her gaze "I want to please Dutch...but I am useless at Hunting and I was, kinda hoping that maybe you could-" she quickly glances around, making sure that they are out of ear shot before continuing "-teach me to be more Feral"
Arthur stares at her before shaking his head "I ain't teaching you shit" with that he presses his face into Cleo's mane and huffs as he side eyes Annabelle "What makes cha think I woulda helped you anyways?"
She shrugs as she cautiously moves closer "I think you owe me, correction...you do owe me" at the frown, she carefully sits down beside him while making sure she is out of the Shires reach "Seven nights ago, you kissed Dutch" she runs a hand through her hair as she turns to face him, noting the way he has paled slightly and sighs as she hides the hurt in her voice "And when he joined me in our Tent and we made love...he said your name as he fell asleep" she sniffs, blinking away the tears that wish to fall before turning to the shocked Felenico "I-I don't want to share him, b-but if he wants to take you to bed...I have no say, but please-" she takes a calming breath before continuing "-please don't make him leave me"
Arthur watches as the tears fall and he feels his heart break at the sight. He sighs and slowly tugs her against his chest, ignoring the startled growl as he nuzzles the top of her head "I told Dutch I ain't wanting him no more, besides he got you now" he gazes up to the sky "Eliza made it clear, I'm too Feral for 'er and Dutch enjoys the danger but when I offered himself me...he turned me down and then turned up wid you" he shrugs "I ain't gonna play second fiddle ta no-one"
She nuzzles his chest and lets out a hesitant purr "You won't take Dutch away from me then?" A soft smile crosses her face at the way he shakes his head and she sighs "I feel like we could have been friends...if I didn't attack you the first time we met"
He chuckles as he lifts his hand and touches the double scars on his chin "You got lucky, I coulda killed ya" he gazes down into her wet eyes "Fancy making a new start?" At her shy nod, he smirks and holds out his hand "Morgan, Arthur Morgan"
Annabelle smiles and accepts his hand "Van Der Linde, Annabelle Van Der Linde"
+RDR2+
Dutch smirks as he spots Annabelle and Arthur enter Camp with a decent sized Buck and he gets up from his seat as he heads over "Good catch Arthur"
Arthur smirks "It's Annabelle's catch" he turns to the female Felenico "She's mighty good wid a Rifle" with that he gestures to the Campfire "Gonna start preparing the Carcass"
Annabelle watches him go and shyly glances at Dutch, before remembering Arthurs advice and straightens "I best give Arthur a hand" she goes to head in the direction of the other Felenico, only to be stopped by a hand on her wrist
"My Dear, what has gotten into you?" At her frown, he smiles and slowly licks his lips in arousal at the coppery scent of blood that clings to her dress "Seems someone has become rather Feral"
She growls and suddenly pins Dutch against a tree, pushing down her instinct to Submit to her owners sudden burst of arousal, and smirks "As someone once told me, he gets hot under the collar when in danger" with that she leans in and nuzzles his neck before sharply nipping the sensitive skin.
He flinches at the sting and watches in arousal as she saunters off. He takes a few minutes to compose himself, willing his obvious arousal to calm itself down...only to huff in annoyance at the sound of Noel's chuckle.
Noel smirks as he reveals himself from the shadows "Seems like the big bad Dutch likes it when he is put in his place" his eyes travel over the other man, noting the arousal and his smirk widens "Never would have guessed that you'd enjoy being under a Felenico's control"
Dutch smirks as he straightens, brushing a hand through his hair "Now what gave you that impression I wonder" he slowly backs the other man against a tree as he leans in close to whisper in a husky voice "Unless you are jealous?" At the look of shock, he smirks "I know you aren't jealous of me, seeing as you tastes are more towards the Male Gender...but then that makes you jealous of Annabelle" he pulls back to glance into the confused gaze and smiles as he brushes his ringed fingers over the others arousal "But I'm afraid to say that you will never get a turn with me" with that he kisses his cheek before chuckling and pulls away to head over to Annabelle and Arthur.
Noel watches him go and slits his eyes and he lifts a hand to wipe the kiss from his cheek "Just you wait, Van Der Linde. I will take what you love and you'll be left with nothing" he glares at the laughing trio and turns his back as he takes a walk to calm himself down, but pauses as he spots Colm and whistles to get his attention before heading to their tent.
Colm frowns as he follows his Brother into the tent before chuckling as he spots the others arousal "I think you need some alone time, Brother" with that he goes to back out, only to pause at the grip on his arm and he frowns at the serious look on Noels face
"We need to teach Van Der Linde a lesson"
He raises an eyebrow "And how would you like to do that? I told you that to hurt him, you need to kill that Felenico of his" he narrows his eyes "Her pelt is worth a lotta money and it'll hurt him good and proper"
Noel huffs "Yes, but if you kill the Bitch he'll only just turn to Arthur! Once I have him, you can do as you please with that disgusting creature" he runs a hand through his hair "We need to cause some trouble, get the men who we don't need any longer and rob the Town...only make sure they take the fall for it, as we don't need any excuses for Dutch to take Arthur from me"
Colm shrugs "Will take me a couple of days to gather them and bring them back here" he gives him a thoughtful look "What if, after the trouble in Town...I get the boys to come here and attempt to rob Old Dutch? Think about it, we go on a murderous rampage and then I get the survivors to come here...only for yourself to end them. That way Dutch and Arthur will be in your favour?"
He pauses as he thinks over the Plan, before a sinister smile crosses his face "Well, what do you know...you do have a brain in there after all"
The older Brother huffs and shoves at his shoulder "I'm gonna head out and find which men to bring" with that he leaves the Tent.
Noel sits on his bedroll before laying back and gazes up at the canvas as he sighs and closes his eyes, only to reopen them as the tent-flaps open to reveal Arthur giving him a shy smile
"Hey..."
"Hey, you ok?"
He shrugs "Just seen Colm head off 'nd Dutch 'n' Annabelle 'ave turned in for the night" he licks his bottom lip "I ain't tired and I thought...well, I thought I'd see if you were awake 'nd woulda like ta join me for a midnight walk?"
Noel smiles as he gets up and out of his Tent "Sure, lead the way"
Arthur feels his cheeks heat up and he curses himself as he heads off in the direction of the Lake.
As they approach the water, the Felenico pauses and nervously rubs a hand over the back of his neck "You meant what cha said the other day? Bout wantin' me for me?"
A soft smile crosses his face as he steps close and gently cups the younger mans cheek "I love you Arthur and I want you to be mine" with that he leans closer and brushes their lips together.
Arthur pulls back after a moment, frowning slightly as he smells the slight scent of Dutch on the other man...but shakes the troubled thoughts away as he gestures to the shoreline "Lets get moving before the moonlight goes" with that he heads to the waters edge and shyly holds out his hand.
Noel watches as the moonlight reflects off the water and smirks as he moves closer, taking the other hand "You are such a beautiful sight" his smirk widening at the deep blush and he lifts his free hand to caress Arthurs red cheek "There is so much I would love to do with you...if only you'd let me"
He lowers his gaze "I don't know if I can give ya what cha want, but-" he shifts his gaze to look Noel in the eyes "-but I think I could be persuaded to, in the future like"
"That's all I am asking for, for you to trust me" with that he takes the younger mans hand in his before lifting their join hands up, letting the moonlight shine off the silver bracelet "You give Dutch your loyalty in return for this trinket, I wonder what I need to offer in turn for your trust?"
The Felenico closes his eyes "I-I can't give you me trust yet...not till I is sure I can tell you me secret"
Noel cocks his head to one side before gently using his free hand to caress Arthurs neck "Your secret? You know you can tell me anything, I will love you no matter what"
Arthur arches into the touch, only to pull away with a shake of his head "Not yet, hopefully in the future, but not now" with that he lets go of his hand and slowly walks along the woods surrounding the Camp "Come, lets have our walk before it gets too late"
He watches him go and clenches his fists in annoyance (I will find out this secret, I bet the others know what it is) but frowns as another thought comes to mind (Maybe that's what caused Eliza to get disinterested? It would explain her sudden need to get away and why she no longer favoured Arthurs touch). He is suddenly brought out of his thoughts by a twig bouncing off his head. Once over the shock, he narrows his eyes at the sound of laughter and smirks "You think that's funny?"
"Yup, hilarious"
Noel slowly moves closer and once in reach, he suddenly pounces, shoving Arthur against a tree and brushes their lips against each other before whispering "Last one back is on shit shovelling duty" with that he pushes the younger man onto his backside as he bolts back to Camp.
Arthur squeaks in shock as he is flung backwards and growls while scrambling to his feet to give chase "No fair! You cheated!"