::Closed RP for Mello and Near::

[cardarchitect]

Near sat curled up on the windowseat, the plastic robot in his hand largely forgotten. It was good that Mello had other people to talk to. Near wasn't very good at interpersonal relationships, and couldn't provide much in the way of comfort

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[mello_n_choco]

I tap on the door before opening it. "Hey," I say, crossing over to him. It's almost a relief to see him with a toy, even if he's not playing with it. He hasn't been since he told me. I stand next to him and brush his hair back from his face. Touching him helps me feel better. Talking to Wednesday has helped me see things a little more clearly. They say time heals all things. Maybe it's true and not just wishful thinking.

[cardarchitect]

"I'll do what I can to make you feel good." He rubs Mello's shoulders, a light massage. "Little kindnesses to make you smile."

[mello_n_choco]

I pull him close to me, hugging him close. I kiss the top of his head and rub my cheek against his hair. The feel of his skin against mine is wonderful. I sigh. I have missed this.

[cardarchitect]

"I could probably ask a house elf to bring a tray with the hot fudge sundae on in while we're in the bath," Near observes, snuggling against Mello contentedly. "But it would probably be messy."

[mello_n_choco]

"The ice cream would all melt," I say. Which is what happens when you put hot fudge over it, but that is beside the point. I've missed feeling this, hissed him being like this. I draw my hands up his back and then down again. This is good.

[cardarchitect]

"After the bath, then. We'll sit in bed and eat a sundae together." He kisses Mello's neck lightly.

[mello_n_choco]

The kiss actually is enough to make me shiver in appreciation. "I'd like that," I whisper. I hold him closer, rubbing his back.

[cardarchitect]

"Let's take that bath," Near murmurs, enjoying the contact. "We'll be close, and comfortable."

[mello_n_choco]

"Yes," I murmur back to him, though I don't make any moves to let him go. I draw my hands up his back again and then down, under his waist band. It's weird that I feel shy about touching him, but it's also good to feel him again. It's like I'm testing to see if I can be happy again.

[cardarchitect]

Near makes no attempt to break the contact, or hurry it; its very hesitancy is revealing. For all Mello is showing signs of recovery, he's not 'fixed' yet. And Near will be extra gentle with him until he is steadier.

[mello_n_choco]

I let my hands wander lower, slowly. His skin is warm and he feels so good to hold. "I can have this," I say, not sure if it's a question or a statement. "This is mine," I add, trying to make it a statement.

[cardarchitect]

Nodding, Near leans into the touch. "Yours," he reassures Mello. "For you. It's good when you touch me."

[mello_n_choco]

"Good?" I ask. I leave one hand down his pants and wrap the other around his back, pulling him closer. "Yes, it's good." I kiss his hair, his forehead, his cheek. I stop just before I kiss his lips and press my cheek against his, my eyes closed, just feeling him. After a moment, I kiss his lips.

[cardarchitect]

"I do love you," Near says quietly, moving softly against Mello as his body responds to the touch. Curving a hand around Mello's hip, he presses close to him, reveling in the warmth of his nearness.

[mello_n_choco]

I want this. I want him. I need to feel him closer. The bath will be nice, but this is nicer. I let my hand slide down, pushing his pants down a little, kissing him. My stomach feels like I'm nervous. I'm sort of afraid I can't go through with this, but part of me needs to.

[cardarchitect]

"Ah," Near breathes, stepping back toward the bed. Matt's disappearance had put a serious damper on Mello's sex drive, and if he was feeling desire again, it was a good sign.

Besides, Near had missed their intimate contact.