#rend xander

"In a fight, they're lethal. Around each other, they melt."

Happy holidays from the Ot3!

(The OT3 plan a special surprise for Rend! The ever lovely Jude belongs to @existentialtrashdump and the fantastic Dorian belongs to @fawnsummer)

Rendlen sat in his study, humming a tune absentmindedly as he adjusted a few of the bolts in his prosthetic. The sudden feeling of two freezing cold hands sliding up his forearms and up to his neck made him chuckle, a shiver following as her fingers rested there.

“Hello Love.”

Rend smiled, raising his hands to lace his fingers with Jude’s, letting out a contented sigh as he did.

“Are you almost done? Dor and I have a surprise for you...”

Their eyes met as he turned in her arms, pulling her closer as he wrapped an arm tightly around her waist. Dorian stood in the doorway, lazily grinning over at his two lovers as he held up a bottle of an impressive white wine.

“A surprise? Whatever for?” He jested, loving the little defiant pout on her face.

“Please tell me you haven’t forgotten your own birthday, blondie?” Dorian chimed, folding his arms expectantly.

They both eyed him, watching as Rend put on a thoughtful look as if he was in deep contemplation, a fit of giggles breaking through his chest as Jude swatted at his shoulder.

Rend knew full well what day it was, although he had no intentions of making an entire day about himself. Growing up a noble had always made birthday celebrations lavish and grandeur, while Rendlen would much rather stay at home with a select group of people relaxing over a good glass of wine.

This year he wanted to do nothing but relax. His loves, however, had made...secret plans.

“Of course I haven’t, Dearest. How could I when you two have been conspiring together for days at this surprise of yours? Hmm?”

Jude rolled her eyes, pulling at Rendlen’s hands until he got to his feet; continuing to usher him forward until they were all through the door.

Rend quirked a brow, but obliged willingly as they offered him his coat, both leaning in at the same time to place a kiss on his cheeks. He smirked, curious as to why they were wanting to walk out in the falling snow.

It was beautiful out, the chill of winter being unusually pleasant for a change. Flurries of snow danced over the road and over the tops of their boots, noses and cheeks kissed pink, laughter filling their ears as they walked hand in hand together.

A garden came into view, at the same time a prick of magic surged through him and Rendlen couldn’t keep from smiling ear to ear. His sneaky lovers had coordinated behind his back to invite some guests; Rend only realized this after his left arm lit up a bright purple.

“Happy birthday Renny!” Came two familiar voices as they rounded the corner, two sets of arms immediately enveloping him in an affectionate hug.

He let them go, looking into a set of equally blue eyes, silver blonde hair glistening in the sun that had peaked through the clouds. With a happy grin Rend looked down to study the details of white lashes against pale purple eyes starring up at him.

It felt as though he was personally looking into a mirror as he placed one hand on the identical man’s shoulder his arm reacting in kind with a soft lilac glow, and one on his little sister’s cold cheek.

“Father! Dame! It is so good to see you.” Rend looked over to smile at his loves, a thankful look plastered across his features. It had been quite some time since he had been able to visit them, months since he had mentioned he’d wanted them all to meet, yet they had remembered and brought them here to celebrate.

His heart felt complete at that moment, like there could be nothing else more perfect in the world than the four people by his side.

Rend realized nothing could ever compare or hold a candle up to this little family he had; no item nor present could ever be as priceless as this surprise Jude and Dorian had gifted him. A chance to spend quality time with all the people he loved the most.