College was a whole different beast Wriothesley didn't know how to handle. It was stressful at first but once he figured out a routine it was relatively easy. He felt more at home in his mind and body now that he had begun covering his scars with his artwork in the form of tattoos. His left sleeve had been completed over 3 sessions in the last few weeks. It was dedicated to things Neuvillette loved like the ocean, books and shells. Wriothesley almost felt like he looked normal now, even with just one sleeve done.
The group set a routine fairly quickly. The couples drove separately to school around 8am, classes starting an hour after. Clorinde, Wriothesley and Navia finished around 3pm. Neuvillette however finished around 7pm, taking extra classes. He opted to take an accelerated course load so he wasn't left behind by the others who finished far faster than him.
Clorinde and Wriothesley had the same schedule, making studying easier and leaving both time to go to the gym after they dropped Navia off at home. Occasionally she would join them. After all she was in the same self defense class as them. She had to be since there would be times she would be in the field with officers.
They had made a close friend in their justice classes. She took to Clorinde very easily, having a similar personality. She had also learned about Wriothesley during the media coverage a few months prior. Her name was Chevreuse. She had long purple hair and was short like Navia. She almost always had her headphones quietly playing soft rock music, even in lectures. The group had practically adopted her as one of their own. She even expressed a desire to help find Rina.
It was halfway through the first semester when the group was waiting for Neuvillette to finish his class. They always waited for him before heading home to study or go to the gym. Chevreuse had joined Clorinde, Navia and Wriothesley in their wait today, talking with a friend named Charlotte. She was a cheerful, bubbly girl that Chevreuse knew from highschool.
"Oh you guys will never believe it!" She started. She adjusted the camera hanging around her neck. "In one of my pre-law classes, there is this incredibly handsome guy. I got paired up with him on a project!" She practically squealed in joy. "He's so proper and mysterious… I wonder if I can get his number… although he does wear a ring… maybe it's just decoration."
"What does he look like?" Navia asked.
"Tall, blue and white hair, always dresses up nice…" She trailed off in thought. Wriothesley smirked at Clorinde and Chevreuse who both had knowing looks.
"He sounds great." Wriothesley replied.
"Oh wait wait wait!" She hid behind Chevreuse. "There he is!"
Yep… it was Neuvillette this poor girl had a crush on. He came out of the building nearby, not noticing the waiting group yet since he was talking to a fellow student.
"I bet you I can get his number. Or even better, a date with him." Wriothesley smirked.
"You really think so?" Clorinde raised a brow. "I'm not sure, Wriothesley, he may be a bit out of your league."
"Only one way to find out." He stood up and cracked his back. Charlotte's jaw dropped as the dark haired man approached the other.
Neuvillette's attention turned to Wriothesley as he approached, the other student taking his leave. "Oh hey sweetheart, how was class today?"
"Class was fine. Chevreuse's friend is apparently in one of your law classes and thinks you're super cute." Wriothesley smirked. Neuvillette's face turned bright red.
"Does she know I am taken?" He asked.
"An inkling, she noticed your ring. But I bet her I could get a date with you." Wriothesley smirked.
"Oh I see…" Neuvillette chuckled. "Well maybe we can put on a small show, nothing mean now."
"I could never." Wriothesley pressed Neuvillette against the wall of the building, boxing him in. He gently lifted his chin and pressed a firm kiss to his soft lips. The light haired man moaned, blushing softly at the sudden public display of affection. They both hear a small squeal from nearby, presumably Charlotte. Wriothesley broke the kiss and smiled at his partner.
"Let's go explain before the poor girl explodes." Neuvillette chuckled. "You possessive man…"
"Hey, it's not my fault! I am marrying the hottest man on this campus and other greedy eyes want what I have." He pouted.
"But only you get me." Neuvillette reminded. Both men walked back to the group, a grin plastered on Wriothesley's face as the girls tried to stifle laughter.
"Teach me your ways!" Charlotte begged. "How did you do that?!"
"Ah about that Charlotte." Neuvillette chuckled. "He's my fiance…"
"Yeah… I'm the one who put that ring on his finger. It was just a perfect opportunity for a joke was all." Wriothesley smiled, wrapping an arm around his partner.
"I apologize, Charlotte. I hope it does not affect our project." Neuvillette offered a small smile.
"Oh gosh!" She laughed. "No you guys got me good! No worries, I figured you were taken from the ring but I will say you are very pretty Neuvillette. I hope we can at least be friends."
"Oh of course." He reassured.
"Any friend of Chevreuse is a friend of ours." Navia added.
"We meet here almost every day at this time if you'd ever like to join." Clorinde said.
"You got class later baby?" Wriothesley asked.
"It got canceled tonight actually…" Neuvillette said. "Professor had an emergency."
"Oh! Would you like to join us at the gym tonight then? Chevreuse? Charlotte?" Navia asked.
"I unfortunately have to skip tonight. Maybe tomorrow." Chevreuse said. "Charlotte and I have some plans."
The group said their goodbyes to their friend and new found friend. Both couples began to walk back to their cars, happy to have their fourth member joining them for a change. The boys discussed their day on their drive back home.
"It feels like since school started we haven't had much time to ourselves." Wriothesley sighed. "Maybe we can plan a date some weekend soon."
"I'd love that… maybe after midterms." Neuvillette smiled. "And I apologize… this accelerated course is challenging. Honestly if it wasn't for you helping me study every night I'm not sure if I would be doing as well as I am."
"You would be, baby." Wriothesley laughed. "Me reading your note cards off is not a lot of work. You know all the answers already… I'm just a pretty smile reading your notes back to you."
"It still means a lot to me." Neuvillette smiled. "Would you mind if I joined you guys this evening? Navia invited me to the gym with you guys."
"Of course I wouldn't mind!" Wriothesley laughed. "I'd love for you to join."
The group arrived back home and changed into their gym wear. Once they arrived at the gym nearby, they split off to do their own things. Wriothesley went to the weight racks. Neuvillette opted to go to the treadmills. Navia settled into the already starting pilates class. Clorinde got set up on the elliptical. After a few hours, they took their leave back home.
"Hey baby?" Wriothesley asked, taking his shirt off once they arrived back in their room. "Would you like to shower with me?"
"Really?" Neuvillette asked, blushing heavily.
"Yeah… we both need one after working out. I can wash your hair if you'd like?" Wriothesley offered. The light haired man nodded shyly.
They both entered the bathroom, Wriothesley turning the water on and making sure the temperature was correct. Neuvillette's mind was in overdrive again. This felt very intimate and very new to him. But he trusted his fiance and was excited for the new experience. Both took off their clothes, Wriothesley pressing a soft kiss to his fiance's lips. He pulled the other into the shower and sighed contently at the warm water.
Neuvillette's face was permanently pink at this point, at least he felt like it. His fiance was so handsome. He had been bulky when he first met him but with his preparation for the police academy, he truly was becoming built. It made Neuvillette feel small compared to him, even though they were practically the same height. His new tattoos complimented him so well and seemed to blossom his confidence. The man he met in high school definitely wouldn't have pulled that PDA stunt earlier today. He snapped back to reality when he felt a soft hand on his lower back.
"What's wrong baby?" Wriothesley asked. "Are you uncomfortable?"
Neuvillette shook his head before looking away slightly. "I was just thinking how much you've grown and changed since we first met. It's simply incredible."
"It would have never happened without you." Wriothesley smiled. "Goddamn you're just so handsome." He kissed the other man's neck gently.
"Didn't you say you wanted to wash my hair?" Neuvillette chuckled lowly as barred his neck back to give Wriothesley access.
"I will… it's so long and pretty." Wriothesley picked up the shampoo bottle and started massaging some of its contents into his partner's hair. He took his time, making sure all of it was lathered. Neuvillette seemed to enjoy it, letting out happy hums. He leaned back into the soft scratches at his scalp and smiled at his partner. Shortly after, he turned around, pressing a kiss to the other man's lips as the water washed out the shampoo. Wriothesley groaned in response, his tongue licking at the others lip softly.
Neuvillette made a small squeak when he felt something press against his stomach. He looked down and realized his partner was throbbing hard. Neuvillette wasn't far behind, his own member beginning to rise.
"Sorry…" Wriothesley laughed nervously. "I guess it has a mind of its own sometimes."
"I'm not far behind." Neuvillette admitted. "It's a new intimate experience."
"And the fact you're naked in front of me." Wriothesley added. "Have you seen yourself? You are so damn pretty." He leaned down to kiss his neck again. "Can I touch you?"
"Please…" Neuvillette whimpered as his member rose to full mast.
Wriothesley reached between them and gently stroked the other's member, the other man letting out a soft groan. He went back to kissing his neck while he jerked his partner's cock. Neuvillette clung to his naked, wet partner, panting as Wriothesley stroked his cock with a purpose.
"Does that feel good?" Wriothesley asked, whispering in the other's ear.
"I-it does… but can…can I ask something of you?" Neuvillette looked away blushing. "It's a bit embarrassing… you can say no…"
"Tell me what you want, baby." Wriothesley groaned softly.
"Can I fuck your mouth?" Neuvillette asked, blushing heavily. Wriothesley didn't reply. He simply dropped to his knees in the shower, making sure the water wouldn't hinder his mission. He opened his mouth and let his tongue roll out, ready to receive his fiance's hard cock. Neuvillette groaned softly as his partner assumed the position. He couldn't wait to feel his hot mouth wrapped around his cock, his tongue ring sliding along his sensitive length.
"Don't worry I can take it." Wriothesley smirked before taking the hard, leaking member into his mouth. He moaned around it as Neuvillette's hands flew to his hair. They grabbed the dark black and gray locks and pressed his head all the way to Neuvillette's coarse hairs. Wriothesley relaxed his throat as his head was pulled back and Neuvillette set a punishing pace.
Wriothesley kept his tongue pressed against the underside of his lover's shaft. He reached down and took a hold of his own leaking cock, storking it. He moaned around Neuvillette's cock, swallowing around it. The other man moaned loudly, grip tightening around the dark roots of his hair.
"Wriothesley." Neuvillette groaned, his mind blank with pleasure. His cock felt so good in the other's mouth. Wriothesley took the rough pace like a champ, letting his fiance have his way with his mouth. The pace increased slightly when he noticed Wriothesley was touching himself while he sucked.
Wriothesley started bucking his hips as he came close. His throat was definitely going to be sore in the morning but it was so worth it. There was precum dripping down his tongue, the salty taste driving him closer to the edge. There was drool sliding out of the corners of his mouth. Neuvillette's cock was soaking wet with Wriothesley's saliva.
He couldn't take it anymore… it was simply too much. It was so hot to him, the fact Neuvillette took control of what he wanted. It was so sexy that he was fucking his mouth. Every time Neuvillette shoved his cock back down his throat, it hit a cord that made his cock pulse. With a final stroke, Wriothesley came, hitting the bottom of the tub and Neuvillette's legs. He moaned loudly around the other man's cock. His body shook slightly as he rode his orgasm.
Neuvillette's grip tightened again when he felt the ribbons of cum hit his leg. His fiance came while sucking his cock. The moans vibrated his member just right. With one last thrust into his mouth, Neuvillette finished down Wriothesley's throat. The other man gagged slightly but happily swallowed his partner's cum. He finally let go of the other man's hair. Wriothesley pulled off his cock with a small gasp of air. He panted slightly as he leaned back.
"Holy shit baby…" Wriothesley panted. He massaged his neck slightly. "That was hot."
"Tell me about it." Neuvillette chuckled lowly. "Are you alright?"
"More than… but I may have a sore throat for a few days." Wriothesley laughed softly. "Worth it."
"I'm glad you thought so." Neuvillette smiled. He helped pull him back to his feet and kissed him. "It was very sexy that you came while mine was in your mouth…"
"It was so hot that you took control." Wriothesley admitted. "Maybe soon I'll be ready to try and bottom…"
"We won't try until you're ready." Neuvillette kissed him again. "We can try things like this before then okay?"
Wriothesley agreed, happy his partner understood and never forced him. They carefully washed each other with body wash, exchanging kisses and touches. They went to bed after they were clean, spent and tired from their busy day. Wriothesley toyed with Neuvillette's ring after he fell asleep. He wasn't sure how he managed to be engaged to such a wonderful man. He cherished every second he spent with him.
The first semester flew by in the blink of an eye. The group was busy doing their best to study and pass all of their final exams. It was the day of their final exams in their self defense class. For Clorinde and Wriothesley, it was a graded score for their program. For Navia, it was a pass or fail for her program.
Neuvillette had finished all of his exams and decided to join Chevreuse in watching the others final exams. He found her in the stands easily, following her soft music. She waved when she noticed him. She was taking this class next semester so it was helpful to see what the final looked like. Plus she got to support his friends as well.
The two made small talk until the exams started. The exam was a one on one fight between random sets, the goal was to disarm the other and lay them out on the mat as efficiently as possible. Clorinde passed the first 3 rounds with flying colors, knocking all of her opponents to the mat within seconds. She was so fast on her feet, the other never knew what hit them. Wriothesley was the same until his third match.
Navia stepped in front of Wriothesley, insisting to the teacher it wasn't a fair set up based on size and relationship. The teacher countered with the fact they would never know who was attacking them and wanted them to be prepared for anything.
"It's okay Navia, I'll be gentle." Wriothesley joked as he tried to take advantage of the moment. She didn't really think when she did it, but when Wriothesley approached, she grabbed a hold of him quickly and went for a weak spot blindly. Wriothesley groaned, falling to the floor instantly as Navia kneed him square in the balls.
"Oh shit!" Navia gasped. "Wrio, I'm so sorry!" She dove down to check if he was okay. "I panicked!"
"Well I think she passed." Chevreuse laughed. Neuvillette eyed his partner worriedly. That would definitely hurt for a few days.
"That's one way to take me down." Wriothesley laughed slightly, trying to sit up. "You definitely got me."
"I promise I will make you macaroons to make up for it." Navia cried. "I'm so sorry."
"Frozen peas are a good investment." The teacher said to Wriothesley, smirking a bit. "Remember your weak spots. A criminal isn't going to be afraid to hit you where it hurts."
Clorinde helped Wriothesley to his feet so the class could finish their exams. They joined their friends in the stands, joking about the poor man's assets and how easily he fell. Neuvillette kissed his partner, promising he would take care of him while he recovered from what was likely to be a nasty bruise.
Grades were posted a week later. Navia passed her first semester averaging 90%. Clorinde passed, averaging a 98%. Neuvillette passed, averaging 92%. And Wriothesley passed, averaging 96%. All were happy with their numbers and it encouraged their future. Wriothesley and Neuvillette made plans on when they should get married, agreeing to wait until they were done with college. They wanted to be married when Wriothesley went into the police force, just in case. Both agreed they wanted a courthouse wedding, the anxiety of planning a wedding and ceremony was too much on the dark haired man. Simple was the way to go.
Wriothesley laid on the living room couch with his sketchbook. He was lost in the paper when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked up to see Clorinde.
"You should see this." She said, handing him her tablet. There was a news article from the next nation over, Sumeru. There had been several arrests made in the desert from a drug trafficking ring. They had all worked under a man named 'the doctor'.
"You think she's there?" Wriothesley asked.
"I'm not sure… I emailed this article to Claude already for his opinion." She said, "It would make sense. Traveling back and forth between two countries to avoid capture. The desert is vast with many hiding spots that no one can find. But look at the charges."
"Yeah? What about it?" Wriothesley asked.
"It's a drug ring… not a trafficking ring. That means the doctor has vaster connections than we originally thought. There's more layers than we ever imagined." Clorinde said.
"All that means to me is there's more people to arrest." Wriothesley shrugged.
"It means she may not be as easy to find as we originally thought." Clorinde sighed.
"I wouldn't count our skills short." Wriothesley smirked. "Don't forget our smoking guns. Our determination and the log book." Marina would be home if it's the last thing he did.
