W A R R I O R S H O N O R

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It was a rainy morning on Athlum.

And David was feeling bored, looking out of the window of his office.

Watching the pitter pattering raindrops, the young marquis couldn't help but think;

"How would Rush look like all wet under this rain?"

He closed his eyes, trying to imagine how his lover would look like–his hair sticking on his face, a raindrop sliding down his chin

Gently smiling while saying his name.

When suddenly there was a knock on his door, jolting him from his reverie

//PLOT TWIST

Rush entered the room, his hair still dripping, and a little flushed

David gulped, he really wasn't expecting that. Warmth crept on his cheek as his lover–in the exact state as he just imagined mere second ago–walked to him.

Rush sighed, grinning.

"Guess what, I got caught by the rain, thankfully Emmy forced me to go dry myself and changed clothes before coming here, though my hair are still a little wet" He pouted while playing with his hair

"You look nice–ah, I mean–" David scolded himself mentally, that comment really wasn't necessary. He wanted to correct himself, but Rush was already looking at him expectantly, the grin was now a smirk.

"What, Daaave, don't tell me you like the wet look?" Rush started teasing him, laughing.

Rush inched closer to his desk, his movement flirtatious. He could tell David was uncomfortable; there was something he was hiding and he was about to find out about it.

David quickly coughed in his hand, in order to hid his embarrassment and his cheeks becoming red.

Rush stopped a few inched from his face, happily grinning "Mister Marquis, what is it?"

It took a few seconds before he gave his answer, but when it did, he was fully back in control. At times like this, David thanked the God Emperors and all above for all the training he used to undergo in the past, ones that help him hide his emotions. Gray hues staring straight to burnt coals, David was proud to find his voice came out surprisingly stern, "Nothing, Rush."

Rush frowned, Dave was again putting his mask on, he throught he got him this time.

Pouting again, he leaned back, sitting himself on the marquis's desk.

"Say, someone like you is allowed to lie?"

David couldn't help a small smile before a frown settling in in almost autopilot. "I'm afraid I don't get what you're implying, love."

"There's clearly something going on in this pretty head of yours, but you won't tell me... And pretending not to understand? I throught you were smarter sire"

"Really, love." David was clearly enjoying this; how the game's shifting into. "I'm out of ideas, do enlighten me, if you would?"

Rush smirked, looking straight into David's eyes.

"Admit it, you like wet boys huh? Do not lie, I can see it in your eyes~~"

David only tilt his head, returning the gesture. "That depends, I guess. I've yet to see one with my own eyes so I don't think I can give you a straight answer."

Rush laughed, a really one.

"Are you kidding me Dave? I remember seeing all our men dripping wet during one of our missions when it was pouring down!"

Rush realized he went out of subject, but just decided to ignore it.

"Ah, but that's a whole different case." He told him, his tone playful. If his lover want to play, then he's up for it. Who knows he might get something nice later on.

"Really? Hmm, I guess you're right, wearin all this armor on them, they can't be as sexy as me, right? Oh, but you did see a wet man.."

He leaned towards the Marquis again, noticing his playful tone and playing alone.

"Me."

It was almost comical how fast David's expression change to confusion. "When exactly--?"

Rush blinked, well, he didn't expect that.

"Eeer, right now? I mean, my hair were still wet... on purpose you know.."

And he insisted ont he purpose part.

David's laugh cracked. The sight of Rush in pre-whining stage was too adorable for his own good His poor love; he swire he could make him do anything. Reaching his hand to pull him closer, David shook his head before tugging him down to drop a small kiss on his lips. "Ah, my apology. I wasn't aware you're trying to seduce me." Still, it doesn't mean the teasing game's over.

Rush blushed slightly and started spluttering at the kiss.

"I-I hate you sometimes Dave, like, really, you see you know what was going on!"

Rush made a face at David, looking irritated.

"But I really had no idea." he reached up to touch the corner of his lips. He paused for a while, before continuing. "But now that you hate me, does this means I'm no longer being seduced?"

Rush turned his eyes away and closed them. 

"Hmpf, as if. I don't believe you mister."

He opened one eye to quicly take a look at David.

"Who knows, I guess... I'm sulking actually, you have to make it up to me..."

The young marquis blinked, unknowing how to respond. Was that a challenge?

//answer that. >D

Rush crossed his arms, looking at David again, one eyebrow raised and waiting.

//ha

David considered his options. he could easily prolong this so called staring game but it won't get anyone nowhere. Not when Rush's being stubborn. Yes, he will let him win this time. Tugging his arms once again, he pulled him down until Rush had no choice but to settle on his lap. 

"Alright, Rush, now tell me what do you want me to do?"

Rush grinned again when he understood he won this time, letting himself be pulled, he settled himsefl on David's laps, making himself comfortable. He put his arms around the Marquis shoulders, and started adopting a thinking face.

"Hmmm, I dunno. I tried seducing you but it didn't work, so I  guess it's your turn to try now?"

David propped his elbow on his armrest and leaned his head, all the while holding Rush close to him. "Ah, but you know I'm not good with that. And I've been told I'm better with just–" he slid his hand beneath his shirt, feeling the cold skin contrasting with the tip of his warm fingers as he felt upwards "–going straight to the point."

Rush shivered when he felt David's warm fingers on his skin, he liked this sensation.

He bit his lower lip and looked at David wtih bright eyes, all the while starting to move his hands on Daveid's back.

"Who told you that? I'm kinda jealous there.."

He hovered mere inches from David's lips.

David could feel himself losing his focus. It's hard to keep his thoughts on track with Rush lingering mere inches from him, his scent of mint lavender teasing his senses, his lips inviting.

His answer was on the tip of his lips, another stage of playful teases that would eventually leads to a "You did, Rush." but the next thing he knew, he was kissing him, nibbling on his lower lip until he had him parted his lips as an invitation to slip his tongue in.

Rush let himself be kissed before responding, opening his mouth, invitinting the other.

He started playing with the soft hair of his lover, moaning in their kiss, as he knows the MArquis couldn't resist those.

He came even closer to the other's body, seeking even more warmth from him.

David simply followed his lead. There was a small voice on the back of his head telling him that they should't be starting this during this time of the day, but he merely ignored it. Still with his eyes closed, he led Rush to properly straddle his hips before moving his other hand to his back to tug his shirt upwards all the while breaking their kiss; a clear sign that he wanted it off.

//man i'm dine done dONE

//ding dong done lol

//i'm dragging you to hell with me

Rush raised his arms, letting his shirt off, but going back to the other's lips as soon as it was on the floor, now his hands cupping his lover's face.

He started unbottoning David's one, all the while speaking on his lips.

"Wait...I think...I forgot something..."

"What is it?" He didn't even bother raising his eyes and instead kept his gaze down–it was hard to make it sound as if he cares because frankly, the body before him was taking all of his attention. But of course, being a gentleman that he was, David coughed and tried to shift his attention back. But that doesn't mean his hand would stop caressing on Rush's waist.

Rush kept his forehead on David's, while trying his hardest to remember, biting his lower lip again.

"Hmmm...Something Emmy told me..."

He liked the sensation of David caressing him, but now that he knew he forgot something, the feeling wouldn't let him go.

And then, a knock was heard.

//BAM

Two pair of dark eyes widened.

"My lord, it is I, Emmy. may I come in?"

David was struck for second, but his reflect kicked him into movement. There was no way he was letting Emmy see them in this state; they would never see the end of her teasing. It was bad enough that she once caught him ogling at Rush's bum when he was bending once, and it was completely innocent too. But this?

"Rush!" He reached for the ignored shirt as the boy jumped off his lap. "Quick!"

"That's what I forgor, she asked me to tell you they were waiting for you!"

Jumping from David's laps, he nodded at him before taking his shirt and pulling it over his head, he just didn't notice he wore it backwards.

He knew he was blushing and looked at David, nervous.

Rush tok the report and sit down on Dave's chair, trying his best to read the paper, not quite understanding what it was...at all.

He frowned, concentrating even more, seems like it worked, because he didn't hear Emmy's entrance and their discussion.

But his throughts went back to the moment before when he realized where he was seated and started blushing again.

"Can't stop blushing Dave, can't stop, what should I do?!"

The knocking grew in size, but Emmy's voice was now laced with worry, "My lord, is everything alright?"

David thew a quick glance. But of course there were still traces of them making out, but David could live with that. Either that than prolonging Emmy's entrance that could result her suspicion growing.

"Just sit and pretend you're reading this until you calm down." He told the boy, sliding a clipped reports of some trouble in Virtus Paris on Rush's way. Coughing again before regaining his posture, David finally asked Emmy to enter.

Rush tok the report and sit down on Dave's chair, trying his best to read the paper, not quite understanding what it was...at all.

He frowned, concentrating even more, seems like it worked, because he didn't hear Emmy's entrance and their discussion.

But his throughts went back to the moment before when he realized where he was seated and started blushing again.

"And that concludes the report, my lord." Emmy saluted as she ended her speech about the Jhanas running rampage near the crossing. David only nodded. He doesn't even need this anymore; he knew his generals were more than capable of handling anything faced against them.

"Thank you, as always, Emmy." He told her, also signaling that there was no need for her to keep the formality. Emmy caught his hint and with one last agreement she proceeded to move her attention to Rush. It was no longer a rare sight for her to see the young commander hanging around David, but how it took quite a minute longer than usual for David to answer her had her wondering what was taking place. They couldn't just...

"Rush? What are you reading?"

Feeling rather hot, Rush tried to fan himself with the hem of his shirt, only to notice it was backwards, starting to panic, he didn't hear the first time Emmy talked to him, and jumped when she spoke a little louder.

"What? Excuse me? Eeerr, reading...hmmm... a paper about...something?"

He could see David holding himself from facepalming

But of course it's what he would say, David had expected something along the line. Now is to hope Emmy would just let it off.

"Silly, you've been reading that every since I got here!" She chuckled as she folded her arms.

Rush akwakdly laughed with Emmy, quickly looking at David before trying to explain himself.

"I...I have to admit I have no idea, I really can't understand those...reports?" Hopefully it was a report, he didn't remember.

"I'm not as good of a military man as you Emmy!"

Maybe some flattery would work on her.

Oh yes he knew where this was going. David smiled silently. He made a mental note to give Rush a tip or two about controlling emotions later.

"Hey, I'm not a man, you know?" His female general punched Rush's shoulder jokingly, then ruffling his hair. "But honestly, Rush, after courting Lord David for so long, I'd expect you to try to understand this kind of thing. You are, after all, on your way to become Lord David's partner."

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