you guys are so lucky all of Kismet is already uploaded/in my documents because my laptop epicly crashed yesterday and i managed to have someone pull my files into a flash drive. I almost lost everything i'd written except everything on FF and wouldn't it have sucked if you all lost the ending of this? XD i seriously cried when i thought i'd lost all my work ...
sorry this is a tad late, but i was dead tired coming home from work last night ... i've still only had two hours of sleep ... Lovi ... i feels you man ... T^T
Kismet
Chapter forty-One: Sleep When They Do
The next week was hell for Lovino and Antonio, but mostly Lovino. Antonio couldn't shirk his duties a second day, so he went back to working all day, however taking his lunch and breakfast in his bedchamber to be close to Lovino and the twins.
While Femke and Tessa were there to help, he wanted to prove to himself that he could care for the babies by himself, asking for little help. Tessa supported him and occasionally checked in on him anyways.
He had taken to sleeping whenever the babies were, but he was still so tired when he was awake to eat or anything else.
Tristán tended to cry for no reason at all, while Romana only cried when she wanted something. Even if that something was for her mama to hold her for a few minutes.
Lovino was walking across the room, bouncing Tristán lightly, hoping the child would calm down.
"Oh, Tristán!" Lovino sighed, "You're a handful!" he smiled, pressing a kiss to the baby boy's head. There was one thing Lovino had grown to love about the babies and that was this scent that they had. They smelled so utterly new and sweet. He kissed the baby again and began singing a lullaby Tessa had begun teaching him. It was in Belserran, so he was having a little bit of trouble remembering the words, but the melody was trapped in his head.
He hummed loudly and held Tristán close. The child may have liked crying for crying's sake, but he was just happy the baby was crying at all. He had a nightmare a few nights prior in which he lost Tristán. Lovino awoke in tears, sobbing uncontrollably. He held Tristán in his arms for hours upon hours, refusing to talk to Antonio or doing anything besides hold the baby boy close and hold his hand close to the baby's chest, feeling his heartbeat.
The boy fell quiet and sniffled lightly, falling into a light sleep. He was placed next to his sister and Lovino collapsed on the bed and sleep himself.
When he awoke, it was to Antonio walking into the room, much earlier than usual. His hands were behind his back and he was smiling.
Lovino glared at him, "You'd better have a good reason for waking me up, bastard."
Antonio chuckled, "I do, actually." he walked up to the bed and pulled a small box from behind his back, "Happy anniversary, Lovi~!"
The queen stared at him oddly, before remembering the vows they had made exactly one year ago, "I completely fucking forgot!" he hissed, sitting up. He began to fret. What could he possibly get his husband for their first year married?
"Open your gift … it's only the first of many, but it's the start~!" Antonio shoved the box into Lovino's hands.
Lovino looked at the box and up to Antonio, feeling utterly guilty for forgetting, "But I didn't get you anything … I forgot …"
Antonio kissed him sweetly, "You have good reason to forget, my love. You've been so busy caring for the babies, which are a far better present than anything else you could ever get me. I love them so much."
The queen blushed and looked down at the box. He opened it up and found a simple golden bracelet inside to match the other one.
There was also an inscription on the inside: To an entire year of happiness. I'll always love you, Lovino. ~Antonio
"It's beautiful …" Lovino smiled, slipping it onto his wrist with the other one. He leaned over and kissed Antonio lovingly.
"That's not all, either~!" Antonio stood up and pulled Lovino with him, "You need a break. Tessa is coming to take over for a short bit. She's going to take the babies into their room and watch them. You are going to take a nice, long, hot bath with me~"
"I can't leave them …" Lovino glared, "They need me!"
Antonio pulled the angry Illonian into his arms, "They will be fine for an hour or two. You desperately need a break my love. Cleaning yourself up with a wet cloth like you do the babies isn't good for you and I'm starting to miss you in the bath." he leaned down to plant a kiss on Lovino's cheek.
Lovino glared, "I'm not leaving them."
The king kissed him again, "You're not leaving them, you're just taking a small break. Please do it … that can be your present to me~!"
"I thought the twins were your present."
"Okay, then it can be a present from both of us to each other two presents each~! Please, you're still taking care of the babies by yourself, but even you need a break from time to time …"
Lovino thought it over and sighed, "Fine, but you're changing the next two dirty diapers!" he poked Antonio's chest, glaring.
Antonio laughed and hugged Lovino tightly, "I'd change a million if it meant you are happy~!"
"I'll be happy when you leave me the fuck alone and let me raise my children …" Antonio laughed and kissed him again, before running around to gather Lovino some fresh clothes. Tessa walked in and smiled.
"Lovino? How have you been today?"
Lovino looked at her, "I'm so tired … that lullaby worked on Tristán, thanks."
She smiled and walked over to the cradle, "I know it's hard being away from them for the first time, but you don't have to worry Lovino. I'll come get you if I need to."
The worried mama nodded and ran his hand gently over Romana's head, "At least let me help you take them into the other room …"
"Of course, Lovino! Anything to make you feel better about letting me watch them." she picked up Tristán, leaving Romana to Lovino. He carefully picked up his daughter and followed Tessa to the nursery and laid the sleeping baby beside her brother in their unused crib. He held onto the side of the crib, staring down at them with a soft, yet guilty smile.
"Lovino?" Tessa touched his shoulder gently. He jumped and looked at her. She smiled softly and hugged him, "It'll be okay. I know where to find you … plus Antonio doubled the guards in front of this room and yours. No one is going to hurt them, especially with me watching them."
He nodded and touched their faces one more time before heading back to his room. Tessa locked the door behind him. Antonio walked up to him, grabbing his hand, "Come on, love."
Antonio led Lovino to the bathing room, where the steamy, scented air hit his skin. He knew he looked a mess, having seen himself in the mirror all the time. His hair was greasy and tangled while his skin felt gross. He had tried to make it better by using a wet cloth to clean his skin, like he had been for bathing the babies (at least until the cords fell off), but it wasn't the same and it left him feeling dirty still.
His husband slipped his hands to his waist and pressed a kiss to his neck and smiled, "I'm so glad you're joining me today~"
Lovino nodded as Antonio untied the sash, keeping his shirt against his body. He'd yet to exchange his maternity clothes for his old clothes. The sash fell to his feet and Antonio lifted the shirt over his head, tossing it to the ground with the sash.
Lovino blushed, suddenly realizing Antonio hadn't seen his naked body since before the birth and was embarrassed to show off the fat left over. He quickly covered his belly and scar and looked towards the vanity mirror in the bathing room. He saw his reflection and felt ashamed that he'd let himself go this badly. He shook those thoughts away. It was for his children. His babies.
"Don't cover yourself, my Lovi~" Antonio grabbed his arms and moved them away from his slightly pudgy stomach, "You're always beautiful." the man kissed his neck again, nipping lightly.
The queen sucked in a bit of breath and his blush remained in place, as Antonio reached around him and ran his hands over his stomach, "Always." they slid a bit farther down and slowly untied Lovino's pants, letting them fall to the ground as well.
Antonio pressed a kiss to Lovino's back, in between his shoulder blades, just below his shoulder blades, his lower back, all while slowly sliding his underwear down. Antonio kissed Lovino's right hip, then his left, "So beautiful~"
Lovino flushed bright red and looked down at Antonio, who stood back up with his hands moving along Lovino's sides. A shiver ran down Lovino's back.
The king removed his own clothing and stepped into the water, turning around to to hold out his hand for Lovino. His queen took his hand and Antonio led him into the water, letting him sit down. Lovino sighed in content as it had been around nine months since he was last submerged in the muscle relaxing water.
Antonio pulled him into his lap and let him fall against his chest, "I love you~!"
"Mmm, I love you, too …" Lovino closed his eyes and enjoyed Antonio's hands on his shoulders, massaging lightly.
After a moment of just soaking, Antonio pulled out a wash cloth and lathered it up, going about his old routine of washing his Lovino from shoulder down. Then he washed his hair, scratching his fingernails over Lovino's scalp as he washed, the way Lovino liked it. Lovino hummed in contented pleasure.
Antonio rinsed his hair and kissed his neck, "So beautiful~"
Lovino blushed and kissed Antonio softly. The kiss quickly escalated into something more. Lovino turned around in Antonio's lap and wrapped his arms around Antonio's neck, but Antonio gently pushed him away, "Not now, love~ relax for a minute while I wash up, okay?"
The queen huffed and pushed out of Antonio's lap, deciding to sit on the opposite side of the basin. He let his head rest against the side and he closed his eyes, happily enjoying the heated water.
He tried to keep his mind off the babies, but he couldn't help but wonder if they thought he'd abandoned them. Would they be upset? Or had they already forgotten him? Did they enjoy Tessa as their mama instead? What if they needed him now? What if something had hap-
Lovino opened his eyes when he felt Antonio's fingers link with his, "Part two of your anniversary gift~"
He helped Lovino out of the water and he took a towel and began running it over his body, "You know, I can do this myself now …"
"I know, my Lovi~ but it doesn't mean I don't want to treat you like the queen you are." he smiled, standing back up after drying Lovino's legs. He grabbed Lovino's hand and led him to a spot that he'd built up a few towels on the floor, "Lay down on your stomach."
Lovino nodded and laid down. He silently wondered what was going on, until he felt the drops hit his back and the scent of rose oil filled the room. Antonio's hand gripped Lovino's back and began massaging the oil in.
The queen moaned as his husband's hand rubbed away the knots in his back. He always enjoyed Antonio's massages and this was probably the best one yet.
The older man's hand moved down his back and began rubbing his lower back. He added a little pressure and Lovino groaned happily when Antonio caused his back to pop.
His hands rubbed out another knot or two before going lower to his bottom. Lovino looked up at him with a glare and Antonio laughed lightly, moving to his legs.
"You know, Lovi~ out of all the years I've known you, I've been curious about one thing …" he muttered softly.
"Oh?" Lovino looked at him, "and what is that?"
"This …" his hands met Lovino's sides and Lovino squirmed.
"B-bastard!" he yelped, letting out a laughter, "St-stop that! N-now!"
Antonio laughed, refusing to stop now that he'd confirmed another thing about Lovino: the younger man was in fact ticklish.
Lovino rolled over and tried to kick Antonio, but the older man pinned Lovino's legs down to either side and continued his attack. Antonio leaned down slightly, to avoid a flying fist and he used his hands to grab Lovino's wrists and pin them down. He pulled them together and pulled one of his hands away to continue his tickling assault.
His queen arched his back and laughed until tears streaked his face. His cheeks were flushed and Antonio let his hand fall away. Lovino panted softly, trying to catch his breath. Antonio groaned, feeling himself start to grow hard at the sight below him. Lovino was perfectly helpless, pinned down the way he was, legs spread slightly. His tomato red cheeks and ragged breath …
Antonio leaned down and captured Lovino's lips in a passionate, fiery kiss. Lovino moaned and tried to pull his arms free, but Antonio refused to let this image go yet.
He let his free hand run down Lovino's neck to his chest, where he ran the pad of his thumb over his queen's nipple. Lovino gasped and Antonio used it to his advantage to invade his mouth.
Antonio broke the kiss and looked down at Lovino again. His breath was still ragged, but now his excitement now matching Antonio's.
The older man moaned at just the sight and let his free hand grip his Lovi. Lovi moaned and tried to wriggle free again, but to no avail.
The king slowly stroked his Lovi and watched Lovino's face twist in pleasure as he let out soft, breathy moans.
"So fucking beautiful …" Antonio moaned letting go of Lovi's hands. The Sverran queen grabbed Antonio around his neck and brought him down for another intense kiss. Antonio carefully moved his legs off of Lovino's, allowing the younger man to wrap them tightly around Antonio's waist, pressing his bottom against the tip of Antonio's member.
Antonio could feel the heat already and moaned, blindly feeling for the forgotten bottle of rose oil. In a hurry, he shakily dumped some into his hand and brought it to his member, slicking himself. He broke the kiss for air, before hungrily attacking his lips again. Antonio put his hands on Lovino's waist and thrust into his love.
Lovino let out a deep, throaty moan and threw his head back, exposing his neck to Antonio, which Antonio instantly began lightly biting. Antonio pulled almost all the way out and pushed back in with the same force. He let his arm slip under Lovino's leg and pull it up to get a better angle for his love.
"Ah! Antonio!" Lovino moaned, loudly, as Antonio finally hit his spot.
His name coming from his Lovi's sweet, slightly swollen lips was pure music to his ears, "God, Lovi~!" he gasped, thrusting into his love.
Lovino's nails dug into his back and he relished the feeling. He knew the younger man was drawing blood, but he couldn't care less. The queen felt his head swimming in ecstasy and his throat was going raw from the noises he was making.
His release was growing closer and closer with every thrust Antonio made, pushing into his spot. It only doubled when he felt Antonio's hand wrap around his neglected member and begin pumping.
The older man gasped his name and thrust deeper into Lovino, releasing his seed. Lovino moaned, as he too, orgasmed.
Antonio rolled to Lovino's side and caught his breath. His head swam and he felt like he was on cloud nine.
Lovino rolled to his side and curled up beside Antonio, "I hate you, bastard …"
"Ahahaha~ I love you, too~" he kissed Lovino softly, knowing the true meaning of his words.
After a few minutes of blissful silence, Antonio sat up, "Happy anniversary, Lovino Carriedo~"
Hazel eyes looked up to meet emerald green, "Happy anniversary, Antonio Carriedo …"
The older man pulled Lovino to his feet, laughing lightly as Lovino struggled to stand up right, "Sorry, Lovi … I didn't mean to be that rough …"
Antonio dressed his husband up and walked with him to the bed, sitting him down on his side, "I'll bring you the babies, okay?"
Lovino blushed and nodded, excited to see his babies again. The older man left the room, into the nursery and came back in carrying a bundle. Tessa was close behind with the other one.
Antonio handed Lovino Tristán and then took Romana for himself. He thanked Tessa and sat down. "They slept the entire time," she whispered, kissing Lovino's head, "Good night, you two." she left.
The queen stared down at his little prince and smiled softly, "Mama missed you …" he placed a soft kiss to Tristán's forehead, before putting the baby in his cradle, "And you~" he grabbed Romana from Antonio and placed a kiss to her forehead as well, then placed her in the cradle.
Antonio looked at him oddly, figuring he would have wanted to do nothing but cuddle the babies all night with the way he'd been acting about leaving them in Tessa's care.
Lovino rolled to the side and kissed Antonio lovingly, "If there's one thing I've learned from being a parent, it's that you should sleep when they do." he pulled Antonio down to the pillow and cuddled up close, "Thanks for the nice evening, Anto- my love …"
The Sverran king looked at Lovino in surprise but smiled and kissed him sweetly, "Anything for you, my queen."
TBC
~Lady Pyrien