#fintred

Still, the Irishman feels a bittersweet melancholy— perhaps he should have stayed a few more days with Uhtred, celebrated their union for longer. Stayed in that happy little world for as long as possible. He avoids the others with that same stubbornness he had with Revna earlier. No one saw and understood him like Uhtred did, and being with him for the 48 hours prior had been so romantic and relaxing. He gazes lovingly at the Dane from afar, his attention held by some of the men, choosing not to interrupt.

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“Rypere, take a few men and scout ahead. Find us a good spot to make camp for the night. Preferably near a stream so we can refill our water skins and have plenty of water for the women and children to bathe after all the dust from riding. I’d like to get another few more hours of travel in for the day before we stop.” Uhtred instructs the scout as he glances up at the position of the sun. It’s already past the midday mark, and personally he’d like to call it an early night. Ease the women and children into the travels before they put in a harder day tomorrow.

As Rypere and the men ride ahead, Uhtred looks at the men riding behind him until he finds a familiar face. A smile instantly coming to his face when he spots his Irishman. He’s a little surprised to see him riding alone without Revna beside him, especially considering he sees the little one nestled against his chest. Guiding Tintreg to the side, he waits for Finan to catch up to him before guiding his horse next to the Irishman.

Reaching out, Uhtred takes Finan’s hand in his, a tender smile on his face as he looks lovingly into his husband’s eyes. “Hey, baby…”

Looking at Tora sleeping against Finan’s chest, he can’t help but feel it’s the most beautiful sight, seeing the Irishman with his daughter. “How’s she taking to the ride?” Glancing around them, he turns a questioning look to Finan. “Where’s Revna?”

this is so fucking sweet. and seeing the different ways the 3 of them show their protectiveness is gorgeous. Especially Sihtric saying he wants the seax back. Like not to be deep, but reassuring him "we're about to go into a scary fight and you will need to both run and defend yourself but listen here i will see you again and i want my fucking knife back okay kid?"

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Uhtred x Finan hinted smut but not actual smut not yet anyway.

“Don’t make me regret it, eh?” Finan drawls with a smirk.

“… there’s a lot on the line here. If I give you my life, you must hold it carefully, hm? I’m a King now,” he winks.

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“I won’t…” Uhtred softly smiles at they walk into the hall.

“I will be utmost careful….you are the most precious to me.” Uhtred gives Finan a loving smile as they head up the stairs to the chambers. “That you are, baby…” he softly chuckles.

When they enter the privacy of their chambers, Uhtred softly shuts the door before taking the Irishman into his arms, wrapping them loosely around his waist.

“So…I was thinking…” the Dane gives Finan a tender gaze.

“Maybe we should get away for a little while…from the fortress and the ghosts of what happened haunting us.” Uhtred softly muses as he pulls Finan snugly against him. 

“We can go anywhere you want…back to Dunholm for a little visit, or we can explore these lands that we have claimed as ours. Sleep in a tent, under the stars…with plenty of furs.” Uhtred softly snickers as he pinches Finan’s side teasingly. “Whatever you want, baby, I’ll make it happen.”

“I think it would give us a chance to find ourselves again, to reconnect after all the heartbreak we have suffered. Just you and me…” Uhtred rasps as he kisses Finan’s temple. 

“Maybe get back some of the time we lost on our honeymoon…” the Dane’s eyebrow raises as a mischievous glint comes to his eyes. “…perhaps we even ask Tessa for some more of those herbs.” Uhtred husks against Finan’s ear with a sultry tone to his voice.

“I’m sure Ragnar would be happy to hang around a little longer to help protect the women and children. Lagertha and Revna can keep everyone in line in our absence. Sihtric, Osferth, Ronan, and Sigritte will make sure everyone’s protected, and the fortress will keep them safe from any harm.

Perhaps with some time away, when we return we’ll see our home in a new light, without the darkness hanging over us…hm?” Uhtred looks into Finan’s eyes with a hopefulness in his. The thought of spending some time away, just him and Finan brings a flutter of excitement to Uhtred’s stomach. He came so close to losing his love, his heart, and he wants to prove to his husband how much he loves him. Over and over again.

As Uhtred comes down the stairs, Finan startles him and grabs his hand, looking him up and down in the most sultry, and seductive way. God, he looked amazing.

“I wanted you to have the first look,” Finan drawls, his eyes drifting to Uhtred’s lips before the Dane backs him into a wall and ravages him in a kiss, surely enough to give the women standing by a blush to their cheeks.

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Having finished bathing, and donning his finest clothes and leathers, Uhtred tucks the ring for his beloved in a small pocket near his heart. He rests his hand against it for a moment, feeling the excitement drumming through his body. Running his hand over his freshly washed hair, he makes sure everything is in place.

Taking a deep breath, Uhtred opens the chamber door, an anxious nervousness coming over him. He wants everything to be perfect for his love. As he comes down the stairs, he is pleasantly startled when Finan grabs his hand. A grin quickly comes to the Dane’s lips, as his breath is stolen from him.

Finan is absolutely breathtaking. Uhtred quickly notices Finan’s freshly trimmed hair and beard, and his fine clothes and he is mesmerized. Uhtred barely hears Finan’s words before he is backing him into a wall, capturing Finan’s lips in a ravaging kiss.

“Gods, you’re going to be mine, baby….forever.” Uhtred rasps against Finan’s lips, his heart already pounding in his chest in excitement. It takes everything in him not to skip the ceremony and go straight to their room.

“I love it here… I really do. I’m so filled with joy,” the Irishman says jovially as he approaches.

“I think the women and children are comfortable, and so am I… you know me, I never settle. But in this place… it makes it possible.” He says, grinning as he approaches Uhtred with a tender hand to his cheek.

“Hey… what is this?” Finan says then, his brows furrowing as he points to the newly sutured wound at Uhtred’s shoulder.

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When he hears the Irishman’s voice, Uhtred looks up as he steals some tasty morsels from the platters of food the servants have prepared for supper.

“Can you believe it?” Uhtred grins as he playfully raises an eyebrow. “Mabon in Bebbanburg…” he shakes his head, still feeling like he needs to pinch himself.

“It brings me so much joy to see you happy, baby.” Uhtred gives Finan a loving smile. Just hearing that Finan is comfortable, that he is settling into their new home, is all the Dane has ever wanted. To provide his husband with everything he has ever dreamed of. As the Irishman reaches up to cup his cheek, Uhtred leans into the touch. The warmth of his husband’s hand brings him such comfort.

“Uh…” Uhtred gives Finan a sheepish look. “There was a sliver of wood left behind from the arrow, and I asked Revna to remove it for me. She had to make a little incision to get it out.

Everything is alright…Revna didn’t see any signs of infection, and it already feels so much better.” Uhtred gives Finan a tender look.