Hello dears!
Thank you for the comments and favorites I've been getting, it really helped get in the mood to finish Day Five~! I'm really hoping to finish Day Six and Seven by the time Poker Pair Week 2018 comes, so I will be working on the remaining two chapters in the next month or so!
But right now, I hope you enjoy Day Five~
Day Five
Whim, Movement, Relaxation, Ship
"Stay with me, Tyki."
Tyki felt like he should have expected it, and yet instead, he felt surprise as the younger man wrapped his hand around Tyki's wrist, preventing the man from leaving. They had stayed one more day, Allen performing again, and like a silent agreement Tyki had once more massaged him until Allen fell asleep.
Up until they left town, Tyki had believed they would part ways. Allen seemed to have recovered from the nightmares, he had even been less willing to be close to Tyki. So maybe the man had felt a bit bothered, and acted a bit distant himself. So maybe that was why he thought Allen would be happy returning on the roads, without Tyki.
In hindsight, Tyki felt like a fool. One that was way too influenced by this white haired boy. But did he even want to change that?
Lips curled into a small smile. "Can't let go of me, Shonen?"
Tyki expected a snort, he expected amusement. His heart felt like it jumped in his throat, when all Allen did was gaze for a long moment at Tyki, silver eyes seeking, expression pensive. And then, before Tyki could register it, Allen stepped closer, so much closer, chests almost touching, one hand lightly pressing on Tyki's chest as Allen leaned up.
Warm lips pressed against Tyki's even as his wide, golden eyes stared into the burning, silver ones. The kiss lingered for a few seconds, and Tyki only realized he had put both hands at Allen's sides when the younger man leaned back, sensing Allen's weight half resting into his hands.
It sent a thrill down Tyki's spine, to realize that in doing so, Allen was letting Tyki support his body close, that unless Tyki released him, Allen was forced to stay close. Tyki found himself pushing Allen fully against his chest, feeling his own smirk form as the white haired's lips curled slightly into a sly smile.
"Aren't you bold today, Shonen?" Tyki purred out, eyes flashing when he felt the way Allen shivered.
"I would rather call this, following my whims, Tyki." Allen replied, teasing, voice lowering lightly when he said Tyki's name.
Tyki lifted an eyebrow, noticing the way Allen's smile turned into a pleased grin; the Noah realized he must have showed the contentement he felt at how Allen spoke and acted. Tyki grinned, almost predatory, feeling pleasure at seeing Allen grow a mix of suspicion and anticipation.
"Don't mind if I follow mine, Allen."
That was the sole warning Allen could have, before Tyki released Allen, but before the white haired could do more than let out a short yelp and awkwardly fall fully on his feet, the Noah moved slightly to the side and slipped one arm under the back of Allen's knees, other arm catching Allen's back when it unbalanced the young man backward.
Silver eyes threw a glare at Tyki, but it could not be effective when his cheeks were colored red, and his body carried bridal style in Tyki's arms. Absolute betrayal, Timcanpy perched on Tyki's head, and Allen was certain the little imp of a golem had recorded this.
"I hate you. Both of you." Allen muttered.
Tyki only grinned and started walking; after all, Allen didn't try to move out his arms. There was a moment where Allen adjusted, looking unused to such… method of travel, but it seemed he decided he liked it enough, since he rested comfortably against Tyki's chest.
"… You're going to make me carry you all the way, aren't you?"
Eyes closing as if lulled by the movement, Allen's lips curled into a sweet, innocent smile.
Tyki groaned loudly. Forget Black Allen, Sweet Allen was the true terror incarnate.
Allen had meant to walk, he really did. He was only supposed to stay comfy in Tyki's arms for a bit, before he would have mercy. But what the white haired didn't expect, even though he should have, was that Tyki had no trouble carrying him. Not only that, but the man was warm, and way more comfortable that someone ought to be.
Between the movement of Tyki's casual walk, and the arms keeping him safe against the warm chest, Allen felt himself doze off. But he could not find in himself to care, not when he felt the way Tyki adjusted his arms, making sure that Allen was comfortable, that he would be close. Allen realized he could even hear the steady beat of Tyki's heart, and before he knew it, his eyes stayed close, not quite deeply asleep, but resting with the rhythm of the walk and of the heartbeat.
Golden eyes flickered down at the breathing betrayed the younger man had fallen asleep, Tyki had been very aware of the gradual way Allen had dozed off, and it increased the sensation of deep contentement that the man had felt since the kiss. To know Allen's heart had allowed Tyki in, trusting him.
It would be so easy, to get himself to the Ark, to bring Allen into a room, and part of him wondered if it wouldn't be better for the white haired. To be safe, and to be close to the family. But something in Tyki's stomach twisted, how would the others treat Allen? Would the Earl try to force the Fourteenth at the front?
Those were the questions he had at the back of his mind, but the true fact that assaulted Tyki, was that he would betray Allen's trust, and even more so, his heart. From day one, seeing Allen again, Tyki had wanted to pull him close and not let go, knowing this life on the run had not done good to him. But seeing Allen almost walk away, despite how it would be a bad idea, Tyki had known he could not force Allen to come.
So all that remained was to make sure Allen was safe. And Tyki was gifted with something he hadn't realized would feel so good: acceptance, trust, and then, vulnerability. The way Allen looked, when he didnd't realize he displayed the need for Tyki's presence, was like a drug Tyki wouldn't get enough of. Yet, the desperation in it, the fear and the worry, were emotions he didn't want to see.
He wanted Allen to simply want him, need him, without any other reason than because Tyki had become important. Tyki wanted to be Allen's more than he had ever wanted anything, even compared to the desire to make Allen his.
The Earl had never said they should have Allen vanish. It had been implicit, that they expected the white haired to get lost within the Fourteenth. But Tyki felt himself smile almost in pride, because he realized very soon, they all underestimated how stubborn Allen Walker was.
So maybe Tyki was taking liberty with his orders. But as long as the Noah within Allen was still there, why not give Allen the tools to stay himself? Why not teach him to be like Tyki?
And with the clear show of affection, of Allen accepting the attraction Tyki knew had been there, there was no way the Noah of Pleasure would let go of Allen.
Tyki had not really needed to stop, but when he noticed the first frown on Allen's face, the Noah felt it better take a break. So he found a decent spot at the base of a tree, leaning his back against it and adjusting Allen against his chest, face into his neck. One arm around the younger's shoulders, his free hand brushed the white hairs, brows furrowed in light worry.
Allen had barely seemed to put himself together afer the nightmare, couldn't he be free of troubles for a bit longer? Tyki knew he could have so many days without true peace, but hadn't Allen been more stable lately?
Timcanpy, who had fluttered down from Tyki's head to rest on Allen's so he could pet the white hairs too, noticed the look on the Noah's face. The golem could bet the man didn't know, but the expression was worry, almost fear, and Timcanpy could guess why. The Noah also knew now the signs of Allen struggling to wake up, to not be broken in his dreams; and so there was always the little question of, would this be the time Allen does not wake?
Tyki almost startled when little paws patted his hand, golden eyes raised on the golem. For a being without eyes, he sure expressed well understanding. Tyki let a faint smile show, and then he lightly brushed off some hairs off the forehead, so he could place his lips on the pentagram that was the top part of the scar.
A little gasp left Allen's, so Tyki leaned back a bit, thinking he woke Allen. But no, the eyes were still closed. However, the younger man whined, and then pressed himself closer, burying his face into Tyki's neck again, making the man chuckle a bit from the nuzzles that almost tickled, and Tyki couldn't even pretend to ignore the way his heart skipped a beat. Allen was seeking comfort from Tyki's presence, and the Noah knew that as asleep as he was, the white haired had recognized who was so close.
His second arm wrapped around Allen's frame, and Tyki was hugging close the younger, head resting on top of Allen's. He closed his eyes, breathing in slowly, lips pulling into a smile again as Allen let out a happy sigh in his rest.
Sorry, Millenium Earl. But I'm not letting him go. I won't let Allen Walker vanish.
Silver eyes opened halfway, closing again for a second, then opened again, a warm chuckle sounding so close, the breath of it brushing Allen's hairs. Sleepy, confused eyes shifted up, cheeks felt a bit warmer as he slowly registered Tyki's face was the one watching him. And then he registered the sensation of arms around him, the chest against his right side, how he had lifted his face from Tyki's neck.
His heart seemed to kickstart before his brain, and the little widening of that smug grin told Allen that Tyki could feel the quickened heartbeat. "I-er, sorry for falling asleep on you..?" Wow, thank you brain for your intelligent words.
Tyki let out a little laugh, and felt delighted in the reddening cheeks as he placed his lips on Allen's forehead, replying in a low voice, almost purring out the words, "Oh, don't worry about it. You're more than welcome to sleep on me anytime, Allen."
Tyki should not be allowed to use my name, Allen thought with a little shiver. It was like a lethal weapon, one that the man knew how and when to use. The young man also realized, seeing Tyki's little smirk, that his lasting silence was betraying the effect Tyki had on Allen.
"You are a little shit." Allen muttered, glancing down at Timcanpy on his laps as Tyki's raised eyebrow, scowling at Timcanpy's amused grin. "You're always looking to fluster me."
Tyki laughed at the accusation. "You will have to forgive me, shonen. But you are such a lovely sight when like this, I can't help myself."
For all reply, Allen pressed a palm accross Tyki's eyes, making the man laugh again while Allen tried to control the furious blush he knew he had. What made his flush lighten though, was how Tyki covered Allen's hand, oh so gently wrapping fingers around his hand to pull it away without releasing the hand. More importantly, Allen realized it was his left hand, and for a second he felt… worried. Almost scared. Have I hurt...
Tyki kissed softly the gloved palm, golden eyes on Allen's face. Silver eyes widened, and Allen barely noticed the way Tyki's other hand rested at his hip, because for a few seconds, all he felt that the strong surge of contented warmth shooting through his left arm.
"How about we go on the road again? I do believe we will have a large river to cross. There should be a ship that take travellers from one side to another."
Poor Allen took a few more seconds to just nod in reply. Few had been the ones to touch his hand or arm knowing how it was, but none did it in the way Tyki just did, the amount of, dare he say it, tenderness almost unknown, barely processing in Allen's mind.
Tyki seemed to know too, because with a soft smile, he simply had to tug at Allen's hand to have the younger man move to stand up, Tyki following. Silver eyes drifted down to the hand still holding his left one, watching how fingers interlocked.
When his gaze shifted up again, he felt a light pull from the linked hand, saw Tyki's other hand just before he felt the knuckles brushing his cheek, lips pressing against his, lingering for a moment.
Parting, silver and gold gazed into each other, a conversation without words. Lost and confused, vulnerable and hopeful; burning and focused, fond and soft hesitation. A shy smile, and a soft one.
Then they walked off, Tyki humming a happy tune, Allen chuckling while free hand petted the golem perched on his shoulder. Hands still linked, walking close enough to brush shoulders.
Tyki had been right, a large river awaited them half an hour later, but at least they had been lucky enough to have a boat cross just a few minutes after they arrived.
Allen had his arms crossed on the railing, appreciating the light breeze and fresh air, the sound of waves made by the advancing ship. A warm presence came at his side, an arm sliding around his shoulders; and Allen didn't have to look to know it was Tyki.
"You like the sea, shonen?"
Allen's lips pulled into a smile. "Among other sights, yes. Nature is beautiful, isn't it?"
Tyki's gaze shifted to the young man at his side as he hummed. "There are certainly a lot of beautiful sights." He grinned as he noticed the faint redness on the fair skin, telling him Allen had been watching from the corner of his eyes. "So travelling makes you happy?"
This time, it was Allen who glanced at the other. "Among other things, yes."
The grin softened a bit. "Then let's just see where we'll go next."
And just hummed in reply, ducking his head with a pleased smile.
To be continued...
