The List
The Competitor
"He knows what I want." Lukas said, handing the menu to the waiter.
Arthur blinked. No, no he didn't know what Lukas wanted. It changed every time they went out. Fuck. Arthur smiled at the waiter and placed their order.
When he left, Lukas leaned across the table. "You're good at that."
Chuckling, Arthur sipped his drink. "Thank you."
It took almost a year to recover from Francis. Arthur had slacked at work, much to the relief to his students. He had slummed around at home with Crumpet.
When Arthur had been having a particularly bad day at work, he had gone outside to relax on a bench. That was when a student had caught his eye. Light blond hair with a strange curl and a mysterious aurora.
Intrigued, Arthur had approached the man and discovered Lukas. He wasn't the most talkative or social, but when they were alone, Lukas became a big cuddle ball. Arthur thought it was cute the way Lukas's smooth hair would become ruined and when he stood his clothes would be rumpled.
Arthur had quickly learned that Lukas liked to prove they were together. He would often times kiss Arthur harshly in public and hold his hand around those who disapproved. Arthur didn't really mind, but it did get annoying fast.
Their food came then, and Arthur smiled at the waiter. Lukas took a few bites of his meal before leaning across the table. "What does that taste like?" He asked, poking at Arthur's asparagus.
"It's good." Arthur said. He nudged a piece toward Lukas, knowing that the blond was going to try it with or without his permission.
Lukas ate the piece and flopped back down in his seat. He nodded. "It is good."
Arthur smiled and they continued their meal. Lukas was good for him. He was calm and the only drama he had was when someone looked at Arthur the wrong way. Arthur thought it could get annoying at times, but he mostly found it endearing. After the issue with Francis, Arthur felt that he needed to be cherished like Lukas did for him.
A couple walked past them. Arthur payed them no mind, but Lukas gripped his hand. Arthur raised his brows in question. "You okay?" he asked softly.
Lukas said nothing. His eyes instead followed the couple. He didn't speak until they were seated. "She looked at you too long."
Arthur sighed and smiled. He stood, stepped behind Lukas and placed his hands on Lukas's shoulders. "You worry over the silliest things."
"Worrying over you is not silly." Lukas said. He leaned back against Arthur's chest and looked up at him.
"I didn't say that was silly. I mean that you worrying over others was silly." He leaned down and rubbed his nose against Lukas's. "Want to get out of here?"
A rare smile lit up Lukas's face. "Your place or mine?"
Arthur chuckled and threw money on the table. "Which is closer?"
•
"Ow! Lukas!" Arthur rubbed the spot on his neck Lukas just bit. "What was that for?"
"Letting everyone know your mine." The blond said easily. He pushed Arthur against the wall and trailed his hands up his shirt.
"Was biting me really necessary?" Arthur managed to breathe out. Lukas pinched Arthur's nipples.
"Mhm. Marking my territory." The other said and devoured Arthur's neck again.
"Hah." Arthur moaned and let his head loll to the side.
While Francis had taken him slow and lovingly, Lukas preferred fast and feisty. Arthur usually topped, but a few times, Lukas dominated him to the point of crying. And Arthur wasn't a cryer.
Lukas grabbed at Arthur's crotch and the blond let out a small surprised noise. "Not so hard." he panted.
"Shut up." Lukas said and pulled Arthur's feet from under him.
"Wha!" Arthur fell flat on his back and Lukas was quick to cover him.
Lukas pushed Arthur's shirt over his head and kissed down his chest. The former then shed Arthur of the rest of his clothing.
"This is hardly... fair." Arthur moaned the last word as Lukas swallowed his slowly growing erection.
Arthur panted and closed his eyes as Lukas worked over the soft flesh. After a few minutes, Lukas pulled away with an audible pop.
"Don't stop." Arthur breathed. His erection stood full on now, precome dripping steadily.
"I'm not." Lukas said, finally taking off his clothes. He lifted Arthur's legs to his shoulders and somehow opened a bottle of lube.
Arthur closed his eyes as one of Lukas's cold, slick fingers prodded his entrance. "Oh, god." he moaned, then Lukas crooked his finger. "Aah!"
As Arthur lifted his hips, Lukas followed with his prodding fingers. Arthur kept his hips elevated and Lukas leaned down to lick his perineum. And that was when he bit Arthur on the ass.
"Ow!" Arthur promptly dropped his hips and crossed his legs. "What the hell!"
"What?" Lukas asked. He withdrew his hand and stared at Arthur, his eyes slightly angry.
"You just bit me!" Arthur sat up. Lukas revealed nothing of understanding. "On the ass!"
"Did you not like it?" Lukas asked, utterly expressionless.
"No! I most certainly did not!" Arthur snapped. He felt his erection die and he grabbed his shirt to cover his lap.
Arthur felt Lukas's glare on his still exposed skin. Sighing, Arthur stood and put his shirt on. "Want to watch a movie?"
"Choose one and I'll be back in a minute." Lukas stood and walked to the bathroom, his anger radiating off of him.
Arthur sighed and put his shirt on. He decided to only put underwear on. He folded his jeans and placed them by his shoes. He then walked back to look through the shelf of the movies.
He understood that Lukas was upset, but Arthur was too! He didn't like being bit, especially when it was so close to vital areas! And what was with the 'marking my territory' bullshit? Arthur was not an object for Lukas to possess.
Picking a movie, Arthur set up the TV and player. Maybe he should tell Lukas to lay off on the possessiveness crap. But he didn't want to hurt his feelings. Arthur tugged his hair lightly and closed his eyes for a second. Lukas would just have to suck it up.
Ten minutes later, Lukas came back into the living room. Arthur smiled and patted the spot beside him on the couch. "I put in Harry Potter."
"That's fine." Lukas slumped beside Arthur, his hand easily found his thigh.
Before Arthur pressed play, he turned to look at Lukas. "I'm sorry about earlier, but I just don't like that biting thing."
Lukas remained silent, so Arthur continued talking. "It's just that you are so possessive sometimes. It's really sweet and I appreciate you taking care of me. I'm just not a thing."
"But you're mine." Lukas said.
"I know." Arthur smiled and leaned against Lukas's shoulder. The other also relaxed against him. "I just want you to stop biting and being weird when we're in public."
Lukas sighed and dropped his head to Arthur's chest. The blond carded his fingers through his soft hair. "Can you do that for me?"
"I'll try," Lukas mumbled against Arthur's shirt.
"Thank you, love." Arthur pressed a kiss to Lukas's head. "Want to start the movie now?"
"Only if I get to kiss you every time they say 'Harry Potter.'" Lukas rolled and placed his head comfortably in Arthur's lap.
The Brit chuckled. "Sounds like a fair game."
•
Arthur was walking into his apartment building with an armful of groceries. Lukas was coming over for dinner and Arthur was determined not to ruin it this time. Even though Arthur could barely cook, Lukas still encouraged him. Though he would usually go get take-out afterwards, Lukas would take a few bites.
Walking across the lobby, Arthur blinked at the elevator button. His arms were overflowing and he was sure if he would take a hand off, everything would fall.
"Need some help?" A friendly voice said behind him.
Arthur turned with a relieved smile. "Oh, thank you."
A young blond lad smiled cheerfully. "No problem, dude." He pushed the button and waved at Arthur's armful. "Whatcha makin' with all that?"
"Shepard's pie." Arthur smiled.
"What's that?" The boy asked.
"Well, it's mashed potatoes, hamburger and vegetables on a sort of casserole." Arthur explained. He readjusted the bags and the bread he had balanced on top fell.
"I got it." The boy chuckled and scooped up the bread. "Need anymore help? I'm not busy."
"Oh, no thank you. He'll be here any second to help me." Arthur said.
"He who?" The lad asked, placing the bread on top of Arthur's pile.
"My-"
"Arthur!" Lukas snapped behind them.
"Lukas." Arthur smiled. "You're early."
The platinum blond moved between Arthur and the other blond lad. "What are you doing?" Arthur snapped.
The boy took a step back from the couple and shoved his hands in his pockets.
"What are you doing?" Lukas glared at Arthur.
"Nothing. He was just helping me." Arthur narrowed his eyes at Lukas.
"Get in the elevator." Lukas said, pushing Arthur to the barely-opening doors.
"Hey! Stop that!" Arthur stumbled in the small room, almost spilling his groceries.
"Easy man, I was just trying to help." The boy tried to calm Lukas down.
"You shut up." Lukas stood in front of Arthur and glared at the boy. "He doesn't need help from you."
"Lukas!" Arthur snapped as the doors closed.
"Why would you do that?" Lukas asked.
"Do what? Have a conversation with another human being?" Arthur raised an eyebrow.
"You were flirting with him!" Lukas rounded on Arthur and grabbed his shoulders roughly.
"Excuse you?" Arthur stepped away from Lukas and exited the elevator. "I wasn't flirting with anyone."
"He was-"
"Being nice is not flirting." Arthur stormed into his apartment and dumped the groceries on the table. "And he was saving your dinner!"
"I was just trying to protect you." Lukas closed the door and followed Arthur into the kitchen.
"No. You were being an arsehole." Arthur folded his arms and glared at Lukas.
The platinum blond narrowed his eyes at Arthur. "Is that what I am to you?"
"When you yell at me in front of strangers!" Arthur said. "You said you would be less possessive and here we are fighting over it. Again!"
"Well maybe we should just stop fighting about it!" Lukas's voice was rising. Arthur had never seen the mellow man so angry.
"Maybe we should." Arthur lowered his eyes. "You need to stop treating me like a doll."
"You need to stop flirting with everything that breathes and has a penis." Lukas replied.
Arthur's eyes snapped to Lukas. "I suggest you get out."
"I suggest you stop being a-"
"Get out!" Arthur roared. He moved to stand toe to toe with Lukas. "Get out of my house!"
The other really did look hurt and Arthur wanted to comfort him. But he wasn't a slab of meat for Lukas to control or be territorial over!
Lukas turned on his heel and left the apartment. He left quietly and quickly. Arthur stayed where he was until he was sure Lukas was gone.
Arthur slumped on to a chair and ran his hand through his hair. Crumpet hopped to the table and nudged Arthur's shoulder.
"Another break up, Crumpet." Arthur said, his eyes swimming. "Maybe I'll become a crazy cat man."
Crumpet just purred and slipped into Arthur's lap.
"Sounds like a plan."
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Author's note: we're almost done!
Lukas was hard to write too. I hope no one got offended...
alguien22792: he would.
LoveXOXOLuna: ta-da! Any guesses of who is next?
artistreilly421: yup, Crumpet will always be there.
Dragonfire78: I know. I'm cruel.
Smooth Flying: (if your here yet :)) yeah had to be done for plot reasons~