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[bloody_rockgod]

There are swans in Hyde Park, both black and white. There are trees to sit under and white chairs by the river, and most days, even at its busiest, it's peaceful and green

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[qsilver_lab_rat]

Darien's just flopped back, as relaxed as if he were on a beach in California.

"Nice place, babe."

[bloody_rockgod]

"'Tis," Charlie says simply. "'m glad Richard suggested this. Doubly glad no one's asked you where your passport is." He smiles and strokes Darien's head.

[qsilver_lab_rat]

"I have one," he answers after a moment. "Government agent.'

[bloody_rockgod]

"But do you have it with you? Or even back in the flat? Didn't think of that a'tall. Of course, you're not coming and going by any traditional means so it's not as vital as it could be."

[qsilver_lab_rat]

"It's next to my wallet," he answers without even thinking about it.

[bloody_rockgod]

Charlie rolls on top of Darien and slides a hand into his back pocket. "Just checking," he says innocently.

[qsilver_lab_rat]

Darien smirks at Charlie and holds him right where he is with warm, long-fingered hands on both hips and a lazy smile.

"That so?"

[bloody_rockgod]

"'Tis," he says again and kisses he tip of Darien's nose. "You've had a good time here, yeah?" he asks quietly.

[qsilver_lab_rat]

He looks at Charlie as if this was a silly question.

"I'm with you, ain't I?"

[bloody_rockgod]

"Just checking," he says again, and Darien gets a much longer kiss. "Do you realize we've been together for seven months, as of yesterday?"

[qsilver_lab_rat]

Blinks.

"You're keeping track, babe?"

[bloody_rockgod]

"Of course," Charlie says and moves off him to sit on the grass again. "I've never had a relationship last this long before. It's been kinda--nice. You know?"

[qsilver_lab_rat]

He nods, after a moment. Then he nods again.

"I can't say I've-- well, okay, life's been better, but if you subtract the death, insanity, mayhem, terrorism, and forced employment, I've never had a better seven months in my life."

[bloody_rockgod]

"Minus everything but me," Charlie says, shaking his head. "Oh, puppy . . ." He gathers Darien to him and kisses him hard. "Love you."

[qsilver_lab_rat]

He's too busy kissing back to respond.

[bloody_rockgod]

When Charlie pulls back he's smiling, and strokes Darien's cheekbone with the tips of his fingers.