Story timeline: Oscar has gone to the ball in a dress a short time ago
Characters: mainly Oscar and André : I don't own these characters
Fandom: Rose of Versailles
Original author: Peach
Where to find the original version: excessfanfiction, romance
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Chapter four
The moment for breakfast arrived. Everybody was already there, except André and Oscar. When they finally arrived, André, wanting to seem realistic, passed his arm around Oscar's waist, but Oscar pushed him away. Meanwhile, Amber was very much enjoying the show.
Am: "So, now you even start beating your fiancé?"
O: "…I'm just shy. I don't like others to see us so affectionate when we're in public."
Am: "But you're not 'in public'. We're your family, so you don't need to be embarrassed…at least if you really are a true couple."
A: "Of course Oscar and I are a couple, isn't it, honey?"
O: "Honey?"
Am: "You look surprised. It's however very common to give each other affectionate names when one's in love, but when that's not the case, then…"
A: "Oscar's just shy. As to our love, I never allow anyone to doubt it."
Am: "Very well, we'll see!"
O: "Thank you, André." Oscar whispered.
Am: "And now, if it's not too indiscreet, may we know why you two were late? Some rolling around in some bushes?" Amber launched her new attack.
An: "Amber!"
Am: "What? I just said out loud what everybody here has been wanting to ask them."
MrsJ: "That's enough, Amber!"
Am: "I just asked a little question Mother! Anyway, I already know the answer is no, because, I don't know about you, but I, personally, I haven't heard one single cry of pleasure."
MrsJ: "Amber! We're eating! Have you forgotten your manners? You're talking like a woman of little virtue!"
Am: "Maybe I do, but it's not me who passes all my days surrounded by men. Who's the libertine of us now, Oscar?"
O: "I at least, I don't sleep with persons I don't love."
Am: "So, you're admitting what you were doing a few minutes earlier with André? Then why didn't we hear anything?"
An: "Amber, stop it!"
Am: "Maybe it wasn't good for you? You didn't receive any pleasure from him?"
MrsJ: "Amber! How dare you speak to your sister like that?"
O: "Leave it, Mother, I'll answer her questions."
Am: "Finally, you've decided to say something about it!"
O: "First of all, it's not because at day time I'm surrounded by men, that it is the same at night unlike certain other persons. Second, me and André were not making love, as you are insinuating, just because we were alone for 10 minutes and usually, when we start cuddling and such, it goes on for hours, isn't it dear?"
A: "…eh, yes indeed." André replied, his face completely red.
O: "And don't worry Amber, André is a marvelous lover, and he has always managed to satisfy me exceptionally well."
Am: "I see! Pleasure during hours! Don't you think you're exaggerating it a bit too much?"
O: "You think? I can't help it I have excellent taste. And unlike some others present her, I don't allow a man to have his way with me for a short 5 minutes, pressed against a wall of the mansion. It ends when I want it to end."
Am: "WHAT?"
The other five sisters silently hid their laughter.
Am: "I dare you to repeat what you just said!"
MrsJ: "That's enough you two. We're not here to hear about your sexual adventures… I however can confirm the things Oscar said concerning her life with André. In the mansion, we've often known turbulent nights because of them."
An: "Well said Mother!" thought Angélique.
The rest of the meal passed quietly. André left the table after they had finished their desserts.
A: "Please excuse me for now, but I've promised Granny to help her washing the dishes."
MrsJ: "Very well, André! You can go."
André wanted to leave, but Amber stopped him.
Am: "You don't kiss your love goodbye before leaving?"
A: "Oh!... How silly of me, how could I have forgotten? Forgive me, my sweet angel."
He walked over to Oscar's seat on kissed her on the cheek. He still didn't dare to assume his role completely yet.
Am: "My God! Why only give her a sibling's kiss? I really start to doubt your love, you know."
Irritated, Oscar slammed her fist on the table's surface, stood up in a flash and violently pulled André close to her by his shirt's collar to kiss him again, but very passionate this time. When the kiss ended, Oscar asked Amber with a victorious tone:
O: "Well, you still think it's a sibling's kiss?"
Am: "…"
A: "Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be going! I'll rejoin you in a couple of minutes."
O: "All right. Afterwards we can go fencing."
Am: "Fencing? What a funny idea! Two lovers fencing, I've never heard something that ridiculous before!"
O: "Did I say fencing? Excuse me, I had a slip of the tongue then. I had meant to say strolling."
Am: "Well, well, it seems you persist in telling me your lies?"
A: "It's not a lie! Everybody makes mistakes sometimes!" André commented dryly to defend Oscar.
Am: "…"
André turned around and left. Amber approached Oscar with a menacing look.
Am: "You've won this battle, but not the war. This is far from being over.
O: "You better give up. André and me are lovers for real."
Am: "I'll find your weak point. You'll see!"
The rest of the day passed calmly, even during diner. But, on the moment everyone was going upstairs for a well-deserved night rest…
Am: Oh, by the way, Oscar! André will sleep in your room from now on!"
A & O: "WHAT?"
Am: Morgane and Marianne were forced to share a room, but seeing your little affair has come to light, Morgane can take André's room.
O: "…"
Am: "Oh, come on Oscar! Don't be so embarrassed! Sleeping with your lover is completely natural! Don't tell me it poses a problem for you to pass the night with André. After all, you can't possibly refuse a night with such an exceptional lover, can you?" Amber asked innocently with a sly smile.
O: "But I'm overjoyed by it, my dear Amber! Will you come with me, dear?"
A: "I agree, let's get on our way, my love."
André and Oscar walked away hand in hand, but Amber stopped them.
Am: "Oh, Oscar! I almost forgot…"
O: "Yes?"
Am: "Don't scream too loud tonight! We need to get some sleep, even if you don't…" said Amber with an amused grin.
O: "I'll try!" replied Oscar with a smile.
The night would be long for the two friends…
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