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[goldenbishounen]

[OOC: More wangst. Follows this discussion between Yuuri and Wolfram.]

I need some time. That's what he said to me, and now I find myself echoing the sentiment in a wholly different way.

I am angry. At myself rather than at him. I had to push until I made him admit that he wasn't sure, that he was confused. I knew that, but there's

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[yuuri_maou]

*very unsuccessful in locating his wayward fiance, he wanders into the stables, intending on finding one of Wolfram's guards and asking if anyone would happen to know where Wolfram is hiding. He passes Ao's stall and stops to talk to him.*

Hey Ao. *he rubs the horse's nose and digs out a piece of apple to feed him* You wouldn't happen to have seen Wolfram anywhere, would you? Two stamps for yes, one for no, ok?

[goldenbishounen]

::the brush freezes in his hand at the familiar voice, and for a second he panics, not ready, not ready, but then he takes a breath and shoves the unfamiliar fear down, nothing has changed, and leans out over the door of the stall he's in, a few down from where Yuuri stands::

You wanted to see me?

::out of sight, his hand is clenched on the brush, nothing has changed, and he watches Yuuri curiously::

[yuuri_maou]

*he jumps at the sound of Wolfram's voice and turns around quickly* Wolfram! *he smiles sheepishly, trying to fight the blush that threatens to flood his face* There you are. *stalling for time, after all he hadn't actually planned out what he was going to say, he turns back to Ao.* Thanks for your help!

Though: yeah Yuur, that's real smart, make it look like you thought you were having a conversation with a horse. He probably already thinks you're a mental case.

Uh, were you busy?

[goldenbishounen]

::taking Yuuri's actions as a sign of nerves he steels himself before stepping out of the stall. Latching the door carefully behind him gives him the chance to turn away and try and school his expression to one of polite, disinterested curiousity. He's unsure of his success, as sudden memories of the moments just before Yuuri left him earlier make him feel flushed with foolish shame::

No, not busy. ::sets the brush down on the ledge beside him, wiping dust from his hands and striving for a business-like tone:: Was there a problem?

[yuuri_maou]

*stupidly nervous, he take a few steps closer* No, no problem really. I just wanted to talk to you. *he can't control the blush* About before. I just needed, well, we've been through why I left...

*he shifts uneasily from foot to foot fidgets* So anyway, I went to talk to Conrad about it. About, about you and this whole thing.

[goldenbishounen]

::getting worried at Yuuri's obvious nervousness, he steps forward as well and reaches out to lightly touch Yuuri's arm, maybe the last time, not sure he actually wants the answer to his question::

Did something happen when you talked to him? Yuuri, you don't need to rush, I said I could wait. ::sucks in a deep breath, wait forever not to hear you say I should go, bites his lip as he takes in Yuuri's flush:: I'm sorry I pushed. It wasn't fair of me to try and take advantage while you feel so confused.

[yuuri_maou]

*his eyes widden as he realizes that Wolfram's thoughts are in the completely wrong direction and he shakes his head quickly.* No, that's not it. I mean, something did happen, but I...

*Not always good with words, he smiply takes action and latches onto Wolfram, fully intending to keep holding him even if he struggles* Wolfram, how do you feel about me? Please be honest with me and don't say anything you feel you should out of obligation. I just need to know.

[goldenbishounen]

::and struggle he does, with a moment of wide-eyed panic:: You aren't the real Yuuri, are you? You know, this has gone.. ::trails off, stilling as he takes in the words and realizing that Yuuri's clone is unlikely to care about any of that:: Oh.

Yuuri, I... ::lifts his hand slowly, resting his fingertips on Yuuri's cheek so lightly that it is as though he is afraid Yuuri will flinch away even though Yuuri is the one clinging to him:: I wouldn't lie to you because I felt obligated to. But, I don't know what you want me to say. I don't know what I can tell you that I haven't already without risking everything.

I care about you, Yuuri, differently than I've ever cared about anyone. I don't want you to tell me to leave if I say something you can't be comfortable with. ::sighs, dragging his fingertips down Yuuri's cheek, across the length of his jaw and letting them settle under Yuuri's chin:: I'll risk it, if you're really sure you want me to.

[yuuri_maou]

*he eases the hold when Wolfram stops thrashing around drapes his arms around his hips in a loose hug. It is...nice holding Wolfram. Nicer than he'd have imagined.*

*he listens quietly, staying focused and forcing himself to remain still rather than leaning in harder when Wolfram's hands touch his face like he's something...precious. Like Conrad said. But he pauses at Wolfram's last words.*

I'll risk it, if you're really sure you want me to.

*if he makes him answer, there is no backing out. He can't let nerves or uncertainty be an excuse like before. He's going to have to commit to seeing and living in this relationship. There is of course, a chance that he's wrong and for a second his stomach clenches sickly. But, but even if that is the case, he has to know. And so he whisperes ever so softly into Wolfram's ear*

Tell me.

[goldenbishounen]

::shivers at the whisper against his ear, leaning back a little to stare into Yuuri's eyes for a moment that stretches, brittle at the edges with uncertainty. He slides his thumb up, tickling across Yuuri's lower lip in a smooth glide before he exhales and begins to speak

[yuuri_maou]

*relief, sheer giddy relief that has him grinning like a bigger idiot than Wolfram usually makes him out to be. But he can't help it and can barely contain his delight

[goldenbishounen]

Violent? I've never... ::the protest is automatic, and dies the moment the preceeding part of Yuuri's statement sinks in. He's still as Yuuri threads hands into his hair, listening as though he expects a blow to fall at any moment, tamping down sudden elation and the urge to hold Yuuri so fiercely he may never be able to let go

[goldenbishounen]

[OOC: Clarification, since Conrad did say something about telling everyone it was a false alarm, the men might have been interrupted before reaching the inside of the stables. However, given the force of Yozak's orders, they were probably hurrying, so when they were caught it would likely be near the stables so they'd overhear the commotion. Play it off however you like, I can adapt with it. ^_^]

[yuuri_maou]

[OOC. ok ^_^ Sorry its taken me awhile to reply, I just got back from my final]

[yuuri_maou]

*he blinks, startled when Wolfram kisses him. But he smiles quickly when he sees that still apprehensive look on Wolfram's face, the look that wonders when he's going to be shoved away and laughed at. He decides to make it a goal to get rid of the look forever. He's going to try his best! But first...*

*grinning micheviously, he leans forward and kisses his fiance. He's not about to let Wolfram have all the fun. HE'S the Maou, after all ^__^.*

[goldenbishounen]

::astonishment makes him freeze for a moment, the surprise catching in a sound voiced low in his throat. It's only an instant before his arm tightens around Yuuri's back and he presses into the kiss. His lips are slightly awkward but sincere and he sighs at the wave of contentment he feels::

::it is noise outside that makes him pull away, faintly flushed, corners of his mouth twitching as he fights a pleased smile. He releases Yuuri, arms falling away with obvious reluctance:: Yuuri.. ::he lets his fingers trace down Yuuri's arm before canting his head toward the door and the noise outside:: Maybe we should find out what's going on?