More fluff. Hopefully I'll get to an actual storyline soon. ;)
Sorry some of the dialogue is so shitty. I had a peculiar form of writer's block.
Oh yeah, I forgot to say last time that I obviously don't own any of the character's etc.
Please review!!
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Van sat enfolded in 'Lendel's arms for a while, enjoying the warmth radiating from his love.
"Van?" 'Lendel quested.
"Mmm?" Van answered sleepily.
"How about a walk?"
"To our grove?" Vanyel asked hopefully.
Tylendel smiled, happy that Van was living life properly, no longer hiding behind masks. "Of course"
He stood up slowly, bringing Van with him. Vanyel turned and gave him a quick kiss.
"It's chilly out. I'll go get a blanket."
While Van was finding a blanket, 'Lendel hastily went back to their room and rummaged frantically through his things. Once he found what he was looking for, he hid it under his jacket and slipped back into the common room. Van was just returning with the blanket.
"How about I take that?" 'Lendel asked, appreciation evident in his voice. "I can pretend it's for Gala."
Van smiled. "Okay then. You first."
Tylendel turned quickly kissing him once more before leaving for the grove. Vanyel followed him to the door, admiring his slender figure glide away towards the trees.
It was a beautiful night, and Tylendel only enhanced that in Van's eyes. The stars were shining and the moonlight flooded down onto the city. There was no sound but the crickets, and no one but them were out and about. Van stood happily, enjoying the peace and serenity the night air gave.
About five minutes after 'Lendel disappeared, Van followed, eager to be once again in the arms of his love. As soon as he had pushed his way through the branches, Vanyel's eyes met an astonishing sight.
Tylendel was standing in the middle of the grove, his golden brown eyes sparkling and blonde hair shimmering. He had conjured masses of mage lights, all floating around the grove in a random pattern, shedding light on the scene before Van. Behind 'Lendel, the blanket had been spread out and two glasses and a bottle of fine wine had been placed on top of it.
Vanyel gaped at 'Lendel who was grinning widely. He walked quickly to Van's side and kissed him before, quite literally, sweeping him off his feet.
"Surprise," he whispered impishly into Van's ear, who seemed incapable of speech, coherent or otherwise.
He carried Van to the blanket where he sat him down carefully. 'Lendel moved around swiftly to rest opposite Van and, grinning broadly at the expression on his face, picked up the wine bottle. He slowly poured two glasses of wine then placed the bottle off to the side. Carefully, he picked one up and offered it to Van.
All the while, Van remained completely stunned, staring at his love. He was utterly amazed that 'Lendel would care enough, love him enough, to do something so… romantic! He accepted the wine glass and sipped at it softly, until he had regained adequate control over his body to stutter, "Why?"
Tylendel beamed and took Van's hands in his own, stroking the backs of them with his thumbs.
"You are the most caring, intelligent and astoundingly beautiful man I know."
Van blushed.
"Do you not deserve a little pampering every now and then? You do so much for me, I feel unworthy of your love. I am so lucky to have you and I want you to know… I love you so much Van, more than life itself. I would give anything to make you happy."
'Lendel smiled. Van had tears flowing freely down his picturesque face. Tylendel reached up and wiped the moisture from his cheeks.
"What is it love?" he asked softly. Van's response was to lean in quickly, caressing 'Lendel's lips with his own.
"I love you," he said, stroking 'Lendel's face delicately. They kissed again, passion rising. Abruptly Tylendel pulled away, fumbling for something in his pocket.
"I have something for you."
Vanyel frowned and objected quickly. "Oh, 'Lendel. You don't need to give me anything. I already have everything I could ever want (A/N: okay. I know it's technically not true, but work with me here). I have you."
Tylendel persisted, despite Van's protests. Finally, he found his prize. Vanyel's breath caught in his throat - 'Lendel was holding out a silver ring on a chain. It was beautiful, amazingly delicate. Tylendel coughed, blushing furiously, startling Van out of his shocked silence.
Timidly, 'Lendel asked, "May I?" as though afraid to hear the answer. This caused Vanyel to smile.
"Of course. Thank you so much."
Tylendel grinned, his blush fading, scooting around behind Van to fasten the clasp of the chain. "There…"
He continued to sit behind Vanyel, wrapping his arms around his waist, while Van inspected the ring more closely. It was quite small but fit his finger perfectly. The silver band had, etched into it, a thin vine that circled the entire thing. It was unbroken and had exquisite detail, especially in the leaves. This ring was timeless, its circle endless.
'Much like our love,' Van mused. 'Timeless and never-ending.'
He sighed happily and settled back into Tylendel's embrace, still fingering the ring.
After awhile, Vanyel started to tire. 'Lendel, sensing this, carefully laid him down on the blanket, wrapping his arms around Van once again. They laid there in each other's arms, content and at peace with the world.
Just as Van was about to drop off, 'Lendel brought him into relative consciousness by kissing him. Smiling, Vanyel opened his eyes. Above him a message lay, floating in mage lights.
'I love you'
'Lendel was still beside him, smiling broadly. Vanyel caught his lips and whispered, "I love you too".
Then passion took over, engulfing the time until sunrise.
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Okay. Now, I think this song really fitted with the story so bear with me. It's by Dana Glover and is called 'It is you (I have loved)'.
There is something that I see
In the way you look at me
There's a smile, there's a truth
In your eyes
But in an unexpected way on this unexpected day
Could it be, this is where I belong?
It is you I have loved all along
There's no more mystery
It is finally clear to me
You're the home my heart's searched for so long
And it is you I have loved all along
There were times I ran to hide
Afraid to show the other side
Alone in the night, without you
But now I know just who you are
And I know you hold my heart
Finally, this is where I belong
And it is you I have loved all along
There's no more mystery
It is finally clear to me
You're the home my heart's searched for so long
And it is you I have loved all along
Over and over
I'm filled with emotion
Your love it rushes through my veins
And I am filled with the sweetest devotion
As I look into your perfect face
There's no more mystery
It is finally clear to me
You're the home my heart's searched for so long
And it is you I have loved
It is you I have loved
It is you I have loved all along
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Yay for Van and 'Lendel! Yay for the song!
Please review (it means disrespect towards Van if you don't :))
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