Ignited

With Erik, Gavin felt like he could breathe. He felt safe, comfortable, and he felt wanted. When he was with Erik, he felt like he could let his walls down. Well.. almost let his walls down. There was still a lot that Erik didn’t know about Gavin and his life. Things that he was certain would send most people running for the hills, or at least warrant a slap to the face. But Erik was different. And maybe one day soon, Gavin could show him every part of himself. Leaning into the kiss, Gavin wrapped his arms around the shorter boy, keeping him close for an extra moment. “How in the world did someone like me get so lucky to have someone like you in my life?” He smiled as he pulled away slightly. “Honestly, it’s a complete mystery.”

As Gavin held him, Erik felt whole again, like all his pieces had been picked up and put back together even better than before. It was a completely new and wonderful sensation, and together they just seemed so perfect. Erik was always cold to the touch, but Gavin was warm, and it was a sensation Erik wanted to experience forever. Whenever Gavin wasn’t around to hold him, was the only time the cold ever bothered Erik. “You? Lucky to have me? Oh no. It’s the other way around Gav. How did I get so lucky to have you? God knows I don’t deserve it.” 

A smile was brought to his lips as Erik made another threat to defend his honor. Gavin looked away with a small laugh, shaking his head a bit. “I hardly think that’s necessary, as tempting as that sounds,” he looked back to his boyfriend, letting out a sigh. “It’s my English professor. He’s been on my case since day one and I don’t know why,” Well that was a lie. He knew why. He didn’t want to admit it though. “It’s not a big deal though. We just have drastically different opinions is all. Though, that’s never gotten in the way of our relationship,” Gavin smirked, moving in close and nudging his nose against Erik’s. It hasn’t gotten in the way yet, anyway. Gavin was waiting for the day that Erik came to his senses and didn’t want to be with him anymore. But he knew that day was probably nonexistent. Nonexistent until Gavin fucks something up. And god, he was trying so hard not to fuck something up.

He leaned into Gavin as he explained, and leaned in even closer as their noses touch. Erik thought to himself, I will never get used to this. He was still in complete shock that he could actually call Gavin his. The months of stolen glances, stolen kisses, had all paid off. Gavin was his boyfriend, and nothing was going to change that. Erik was going to hold on to him forever, and never let him go. Now all he had to do was tell his mom. Elsa knew he was dating someone, but she most likely thought it was a nice girl, when in reality is was the son of the man who tired to harm his family. Erik saw past all of that though. Gavin was not his father. He was kind, and warm, and good. “Well, no matter who it is, or what they’ve done, I will always be here to defend you. I know you, the real you.” Erik said looking into his eyes before planting a sweet genuine kiss on the other’s lips. 

“The day you hurt someone is the day the universe becomes completely off balance, there would be no other explanation,” Gavin could never imagine Erik being so cruel or unnecessarily mean. Hell, he wouldn’t be able to imagine him being unintentionally mean. He was just too good. Something that often worried Gavin, but nothing he thought of as a deal breaker. Especially since Erik stayed with him regardless of their families history. “How much did you miss me?” Gavin smirked playfully, stepping closer to the other, giving Erik’s hand a squeeze. “Eh, I could be better. My professor gave me a hard time today, but it’s nothing I can’t handle. How about you?”

Erik giggled at Gavin’s remarks. He wasn’t wrong. Erik didn’t have a mean bone in his body. Maybe that’s one of the reason’s Erik liked Gavin so much, not that Gavin was mean, but he wasn’t like Erik. He could actually tell people when something bothered him, whereas Erik would just avoid confrontation altogether. “I missed you so much.” Erik said, leaning in for another kiss. If someone were to walk by they might be disgusted with the amount of puppy love resonating off the two, but Erik couldn’t help it, Gavin just made him completely giddy. He could melt in Gavin’s hands, possibly quite literally. “Oh no. What did they do?” Erik asked, concerned for Gavin, knowing people often gave a hard time. “Do I need to incase anyone in ice for a bit, teach ‘em a lesson?” The threat was obviously a joke, but he was hoping it would bring a smile to the red head’s face. 

“You know it’s not Christmas yet, right?” Gavin couldn’t help himself, a shit eating grin across his features as he approached the blond. Erik was almost too cheery, too optimistic. It was honestly something that Gavin desperately needed in his life. But still, was something he wasn’t exactly used to just yet.

“You’re lucky you’re cute,” Gavin mused as he got closer, placing a hand on his boyfriend’s cheek before leaning in and pressing a soft kiss to his lips in greeting.

“I could say the same for you.” Erik said, leaning into the kiss, even though it was too short. “If it wasn’t you who had said something, I would’ve hit ‘em with my ice powers.” Erik laughed. “No I wouldn’t’ve. I’m too nice.” Erik laced his fingers through Gavin’s still excited to actually call him his boyfriend. Even though they had only been dating a month, Erik felt like they had been together forever. “So how are you handsome. I missed you.” 

“ … you’re cold and I burn, I guess I’ll never learn. ”

The flame that rested in the palm of his hand was small, mostly hidden as Gavin focused his energy on the fire. He’s been getting better and better at controlling his powers. Less destruction, less chaos. Plus, surrounding himself with good company has helped greatly. He’s been more relaxed, more at ease with himself, more content. Plus being away at university and away from his father helped a ton.

Gavin was sitting against a tree in the park just outside of campus, deciding he better not use his powers on school property. It wasn’t like powers weren’t allowed, it was just.. frowned upon to use at school. So he better not push his luck. He grinned to himself as he watched the flame dance in his hand, a true sense of joy running through him. That was until someone brought him out of his trance, speaking to him.

Looking up, Gavin extinguished the flame and frowned, “Can I help you?”

The park was perhaps one of Rowan’s favorite spaces to haunt. He didn’t often get a chance to really engage in any rough housing, or sports like most the young men his age had been doing, well- for a good portion of their lives, but instead found solace in watching; studying others.. And occasionally drawing them. Having not realized he had company until he saw the slight flicker of flame from the corner of his eye, the lanky youth peered across at whom was now sharing his space, and caught glimpse of the rather intriguing ginger..

“ Excuse me.. ? “ - his vice had been almost too quiet to hear, but upon realizing he was acknowledge, he almost felt like retreating when he recognized a frown upon the other mans face. “ I’m.. sorry, I don’t mean to bother, I was just.. wondering, if you’d be offended.. if I drew you..? I didn’t want to be a creep and just start staring.. “ he explained as he shifted his sketchbook amidst his lap, lifting it a little so the other man knew he wasn’t just bs’ing.