Sleep together they did, in the literal sense of course. Since then, Yasuo asked him to spend the night with him, to keep contact. Yi was happy to comply. He never had use for sleep, but he wouldn't let that occasion go to waste. He lied there, pressed to Yasuo as he would just sleep in the most perfect peace. Good time indeed. During that time, Yi watched what was going on outside, if there an emergency or not. A constant anchor to his side, sleepy form of his lover holding him close.
It was nice. He felt existing beyond his usual purpose. To be important. And, to be honest with himself, Yasuo was really cute once he surrended to sleep. Clinging to him, completely relaxed and even seeking contact.
A few times Yi had to go away, for long or not. Duty calling. He warned Yasuo about it, the first days. Not to be surprised if sometimes he woke up alone in bed. In any case, Yi would do his best to return as quick. Sometimes he didn't even notice his absence.
At his return, without failing, Yasuo returned in his arms like he was meant to stay there. A few words mumbled against skin.
So all this gave him time to think, about what step they reached and what could happen then. To be truthful, Yi never really considered actually falling in love so this was a whole new world of possibilites. If he could find some.
For having spent millenia observing civilisations, societies, he had a general idea of how couples went most of times. Each person made it different, since everyone was unique but many things happened only between lovers. For this Yi was curious. It was also one of the reasons he asked Yasuo, some time ago, before feelings were revealed and all that long run.
Any displays of affection.
Till then, they covered some of it and he wasn't disappointed at all. So sweet, to feel love in every gestures. Indeed it wasn't just the fact of doing something, it was also the intent behind. To want to give love. Now he could quite understand what Yasuo meant.
Here he was, gentle hold on the latter as he slept, making a list of what they already did. Kissing sure was awesome, from what he saw and from his new experience. No wonder why people liked that so much. Any sort of hugs and other cuddles were good too. Even more since it fulfilled his yearning for Yasuo. They couldn't stay too far from each other, for too long but embraces were exquisite.
All this brought him to sex. Like, they already talked a little about it but since it seemed to embarass Yasuo, he never pushed the topic. This truly was something he couldn't grasp yet, the need for privacy and sort of systemical shame around sex. From what he saw, some mortals were really open about it, even in public. For others, it was something exclusively private.
And from what he saw the last time Yasuo needed 'help', he wasn't really keen on letting anyone see that. I understand, it's quite intimate and vulnerable.
Oh, Yi wasn't exactly clueless. He knew many things, since a large knowledge meant many many topics were known. But he still missed two things. First, the knowledge from a mortal, living in society. It would help to understand the value of intimacy. Second, he simply had no experience with it. And it was the kind of things that were often shared in a couple. So here he was, thinking too much.
Would it be alright ?
Looking at Yasuo, asking himself whether he could ask something of the sort. It would feel good for him, it was supposed to. And most of people had a certain need for sexual relief, at different levels. Some people didn't.
So Yi wasn't sure. Maybe Yasuo wasn't interested. Maybe he had already enough with all they shared. The question had to be asked, though. Till then, Yi would wait. Anyway, he never needed that so he wouldn't make a big deal of it. Just, if it was possible to share something new and learn more, he would go for it.
Since he prefered to ask not too long after thinking about a matter, Yi decided to talk about it in the morning. At that moment of the day, Yasuo was barely awake, lazily spread in bed and reaching for contact. Yi liked him like that, so warm and pliant. He could give anything and the latter accepted. So to say, many kisses were give at the waking. Feeling him return in sloppily, trying to deepen it yet he wasn't yet fully awake. It was good nonetheless.
« Tell me, love. Would you like to have sex ? »
Direct, like every of his questions. As he expected, Yasuo took a short time to register the ask then his expression shifted to plain surprise. And a blush, not the darkest he wore in his life but it was telling.
« W-Would I like to what ? »
Getting a bit tense against Yi, surely the result of such question. Himself didn't know if that was already too far or if he could keep on the topic. Always so difficult to know.
« To have sex. Is that wrong to ask ? » Genuine question. He would never harm nor put him off with incorrect questions, not on purpose.
« Oh gods. » For a time, Yasuo averted his gaze, the blush reaching his ears too. « No, it's not wrong. Well, I guess you can ask. It's just…. I didn't expect that. »
This time he looked up, meeting Yi's gaze. Almost got worried for an instant.
« I'm sorry then. But I keep my question. »
As to calm both of them down, Yi came closer to share a kiss. Sweet and slow. To keep in the previous mood, something so enjoyable. At the moment, they were lying on their side, facing each other. His arms around Yasuo, for closeness.
« I don't know ? Do you want to ? » The latter sounded embarassed, that particular reaction he had when Yi brought a topic not very easy. Oh, and some fluster. That was the word he was looking for.
« What I want isn't really important. But if you want to know, I'd be interested to give you more than I already do. So, would you like it ? »
Yasuo didn't answer at first, a sort of conflicted expression. Then he nodded, like he was confessing everything. And right away, burried his face against Yi's front, hugging him tightly. Oh.
Words came up, a little muffled but easy to understand anyway : « I'm dying for that. Anything you give. But didn't know how to ask without passing for a desperate idiot. »
Ashamed. It was clear, to see and hear.
« Well, it's quite normal to have needs. Don't feel bad to asking. I'd love to provide, just like last time. »
« Arg. Sorry for that one. »
He's still not over it.
« Don't. I enjoyed it too. It's a honor to be allowed so close and to offer my help. »
For this, Yi pulled him a little and went to give another kiss. Chaste, really. Enough to convey his mood and affection to the latter. Yasuo wasn't so calm but at least this seemed to help him relax, returning the embrace and kiss.
« I still don't understand how you can be so happy about that last time. Just felt like a big fail. »
« It was a good time, you had pleasure and I was glad to provide it. So no reason to remember it under such negative angle. » Then a peck, pressed to the corner of Yasuo's mouth.
For a time there was no more words. Just the two of them, holding each other at peace. Yi kept a cautious eye on his lover, to be sure he wasn't angry or anything bad. Globally, Yasuo looked alright, gaze lost. Deep in thoughts. One thing he noticed was the lasting blush, still not gone. Lovely. Yi found that mortal reaction so worthy of a note, both beautiful and telling about one's mood.
Then Yasuo glanced at him, very quickly in their short distance. To avert again.
Something is on his mind. Knowing what they talked about, it was possibly the reason for such loud thinking.
« Do you want to ask something ? » Curious tone, for this behavior.
« Eh ? No ! …erm, maybe, yes. I don't know, this isn't easy to ask and maybe it's too soon. » To finish on a sigh.
Not a lot to understand in that mess but Yi was patient. Slowly shifted their position, so he was above the latter, paying attention.
This seemed to have a certain impact on Yasuo, a wider gaze directed to him from under. And again, the blush, staining red to his cheeks.
« Tell me ? I won't ever judge nor mock. I suppose it's about sex, given your reaction and what we just discussed. »
That impressed look didn't leave. Yasuo was growing restless and he saw it happen in real time. Did I do something wrong ?
« I…damnit. » Looking away for a time, searching his words. « Could we…do it…soon ? »
Once more, it took Yi some time to identify arousal. So clear in Yasuo's reaction and all he said. How could I miss that ?
« Oh. Well, I suppose whenever you'd like. Even now. »
This wasn't a mistake, was it ? The more he registered details, more it seemed clear Yasuo was craving. Something carnal. Wide pupils, still not daring to meet his. So Yi cradled his face, soft gesture to indicate it was alright.
Always so sweet, to see how arousal rendered Yasuo vulnerable, open. Made him so mortal, in every aspect of life.
Now they gazes met.
« …Fine ? » The last resistance he seemed to hold to himself, before he would surrender. Rolling to worry but also greatly aroused.
« Yes. Fine. »
The following second, Yi had his face pulled down into a kiss. Hard, demanding. Everything translated Yasuo's yearning. Even deepened the kiss, tongue asking to enter. Crude desire. So Yi let go too, enjoying such want from the latter.
« Please… » A whimper, after they parted. So small.