Holes in the floor of mind

Hayden considered asking to get William back from the cells right now, too, but he was tired and just glad that Erik was back, and he frankly wanted to just spend some time with him now. “Thank you,” he muttered, smiling faintly as Erik mentioned getting him cleaned up. He could use a shower, perhaps. For a second, Hayden seemed to contemplate something, before leaning up to press a soft kiss to the other’s lips.

As usual, Erik could see clearly how Hayden’s mind seemed to whirl at the moment. He returned the younger man’s smile with one of his genuine ones; not the usual polite smiles he reserved for the public. The kiss was a little unexpected, but warmed his heart nonetheless. His hand moved to grab at Hayden’s arm lightly before pulling him close, leaning down to capture the other’s lips once again in a much proper and heartfelt kiss. When he pulled away after a few moments, he chuckled softly and nuzzled the younger man’s cheek. “Come on. Home..” Erik murmured before leading Hayden back towards his villa.

William leaned against his hand. “No… they didn’t. Lockwood did,” he claimed. “He rented me a few days ago.”

“Lockwood.” Erik’s jaws clenched slightly, for a moment a flash of fury flashed through his eyes. “He should know better than to touch you.” He would have to deal with James later. Erik pulled the younger man close into a loose embrace. “Did he hurt you too? I swear I’ll kill at tøs if he did.”

Hayden lingered a little longer after Erik suggested getting home. He let out a soft sigh and nodded a little as he reluctantly pulled away. “How about William?” He felt like Erik should, and would, find Will first, but he didn’t have the energy to start a rant about Erik having to go to William instead. “Shall I, um, make some tea when we’re back?”

Erik’s gaze softened even more at the mention of William. He reached out to smooth Hayden’s curls slightly. “I would put on a reclaim on him as well and fetch him from the cells later.” He assured the younger man, knowing how William was pretty much as important to Hayden too just as he was to Erik himself. He gave a little nod at the other’s next words, smiling softly. “You could, yes. But maybe after we get you cleaned up first.” 

William sat up and leaned up to kiss him softly. “Can we go home? I’m tired…” he whispered. “I… I think I still have some of that drug in my system.”

For a moment when their lips met, Erik couldn’t help but to feel content for the the first time ever after weeks; showed how much he missed the younger man’s presence and how important William was in his life. It was when William mentioned of drug that Erik pulled away slightly to look at the other, brows furrowed with concern. “Drug? They drugged you in here?” he hissed in protest, yet still reaching out to settle his palm gently against the younger man’s cheek.

William leaned into Erik’s hand. “I told him you’d get back,” he murmured. “I… I owe Lars some money. I made him rent Hayden… a lot,” he admitted.

Erik chewed on his lower lips slightly at William’s words before leaning over to press his forehead against the other’s. He had been expecting for William’s wrath instead. “I’ll deal with Lars..” he murmured with a soft sigh. “I am sorry min skat..for making you, both of you return to the cells.”

Hayden didn’t like being dependent, but he hadn’t really gotten a choice to be anything but. He held tightly onto Erik, glad for the reassurance that the other wasn’t going to leave again. He glanced up after he felt the kiss to his forehead, smiling faintly, before nuzzling into Erik’s neck. He wanted to say something, anything to let Erik know how much he liked and needed the older man, but no words came to mind, so he just enjoyed the embrace for now.

Erik was content to let the moments passed by just like this; with Hayden close against his chest and nuzzling into his neck, the younger man’s scent filling his nose in their closeness. But then his ribs was aching and a soft sound of discomfort left Erik’s lips. Still, he didn’t exactly pulled away from the embrace and instead pressed yet another light kiss against Hayden’s temple before murmuring out softly. “Lets get you home,alright?”

Erik’s brows furrowed as the other stepped even closer. He was really feeling a little drained and dizzy from the flight. It wasn’t often such thing happened, merely this time because he was technically still recovering from his injuries. “Please...just let me take a seat. And some space.” he mumbled with a sigh.