OOM: Room 19 again

[latino_menace]

He'd stayed down in the bar for as long as he could manage. To stay awake any longer would have required the drugs he'd brought with him (the ones sitting on the dresser right now, unopened), but he's been leary of using them in case this all gets resolved quickly and he can go home.

So he'd given in finally and crashed, just about managing to get his clothes off before passing out in bed. It's been good sleep - but now, as he drifts towards wakefulness, it seems to him that it's a little harder to breath than it was when he first came upstairs.

Eyes flicker open blearily, he blinks a few times...before realising that the source of the problem is a familiar head resting on his chest, breathing deeply. Ramon smiles and winds a hand into his hair as he lays his head back on the pillow. But he keeps his eyes on him, already feeling better for simply having him near. It seems a shame to try and wake him but he's curious as to what he's doing here.

'Random?'

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[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

The very-passed-out Amberite wakes up abruptly.

Then, blinking rapidly, smiles tiredly.

"Did I fall asleep?"

[latino_menace]

'You didn't mean to?'

Ramon leans down with a smile, to kiss him hello.

'What are you doing here?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Missed you."

He returns the kiss, sweetly, ardently.

"Only came about an hour ago. Gorlim's with the bug, I can stay a while longer."

[latino_menace]

'Mmmm, good.'

He thinks it's amazing how much relaxed he is as soon as Random's near. Everything else seems further away, including most problems. There's a moment of confusion though.

'What's Gorlim doing at Haven?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Helping me."

His lips curl in a smile.

"Keeping me company. Six weeks is a long time."

[latino_menace]

'Might not be that long baby. It's only been - what, a week for you? Three days here, something like that.'

He smiles too.

'Long enough to miss you anyway.'

And then something occurs to him and he asks mildly,

'Where's he sleeping?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

Random looks startled, then vehemently answers:

"Couch. Of course."

There is a slight element of 'ick.'

"Missed you too much."

[latino_menace]

He laughs and casually ruffles his hair.

'Just checking. I know very well that he'd like to be in my place if he could.'

He's not worried. Those days are gone. So he just puts his arms around him and relaxes with the feel of them pressed together.

'Why are you half dressed baby? You didn't mean to fall asleep?' His voice sounds concerned and he frowns worriedly. 'Has the baby been keeping you awake?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Not badly. Just midnight feedings."

They are getting a bit much.

"I was sort of thinking you told me not to come. Not mad, are you?"

[latino_menace]

He's just woken up to find his lover sprawled out on him, asleep. He hadn't really processed past the yay! Of course now he remembers why Random's not supposed to be here.

'Umm...no. I've been without you for three days, so of course I'm not mad. But...shit...' Rememberance! '...it's really not safe for you in the bar Random. When you leave, can you Trump back to Gorlim please?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Kay."

He ducks his head, hiding his face in Ramon's chest to try to make it go away.

"I will. Sorry."

[latino_menace]

Ramon's hand stays in his hair, lightly massaging at his scalp.

'Are you OK? I'm not mad baby, I just don't want anything bad to happen to you.' He hesitates, then says, 'Mary Anne's been cursed.'

He doesn't add the part about her threats, or the way she seems to be aiming to hurt Arithon to get at him. Unnecessary information, he feels.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"No."

Concern flutters in his chest.

"Julian. Refer him to me. And if she needs isolation, or healing. Shit, if any of them. Shit. What can I do? I like her. And do feel free to have me explain it to Julian, if I need to."

[latino_menace]

'She won't attack anyone else. She has her reasons for wanting to go after Arithon.'

He sighs heavily and shifts, turning to one side and resting his head in his hand, propped on an elbow as he looks at Random.

'There's nothing you can do until...shit, I don't know actually. Until the mistwraith is gotten rid of I suppose, and they find a way to uncurse people. Until then, I just have to watch Arithon's back. But you can't go near her, I mean it.'

He sounds very serious about that last bit. He just hopes Random trusts him enough to just do it, and not ask why. He doesn't want to have to tell him about what she said because he knows he'll worry.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"I promise."

He means to keep it.

"Can you tell me why? Or should I not know? Are you in any danger?"

He also sounds very stern about it, particularly the last question. You can't not, not when someone you care about is in danger.

[latino_menace]

Damnit!

He can't lie to Random and he can't not answer because then he'll know anyway. The best he can do is make it sound like no big deal.

'Well, she's not that happy with me by all accounts. And there's always going to be some risk, as she's going after someone I'm trying to protect. No more than that though.'

He leans down and kisses him. Distraction! But he does add, to answer the first question, 'I just don't want you in a position where she tries to get me out of the way by hurting you unexpectedly, alright?'

And more kissing. Because yes, he knows that was vague so there must be more distraction. Obviously.

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

Random's hand splays on his chest.

"Stop. Baby. Please, if you don't want to answer, say so. But don't kiss me to make it go away. Kiss me because you want me."

[latino_menace]

Ramon's brow furrows but he does stop. He takes the hand off his chest though, to gently kiss the palm.

'Always want you don't I? I just don't want you to worry.'

There's a sigh and he lays his head back down on the pillow, facing Random. 'Fine then. She's got something against me and is trying to get to Arithon to pay me back for it. She's made threats - so that's why you can't go near her. I don't know if she'll target everyone near me or not but I'm not willing to take the risk. OK?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Kay. Now, love me. If you want to. Not to manipulate. Those are games I don't think we should play. I'm rather too good at them."

It's true. He is. His fingers slide up Ramon's chest, trace his throat, cup his face.

"Plus. If I needed to I could take her out."

[latino_menace]

'I know you could. But I also know she has a sniper rifle, because we gave her one for Christmas. And all you have to do is walk in the door and she could have put a bullet in your head. So please, stay away. If you get Gorlim to look after the baby again, use the Trump to get to me, it's safer.'

He leans down and plants a soft kiss on his neck, a hand already creeping under Random's T-shirt.

'Wasn't trying to manipulate. Just don't want you to worry.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Kay."

He turns his face up for a kiss, eyes heavy with exhaustion and trust.

"I'll stay away. Don't want to get shot. Can I visit you again? Next week, maybe?"

[latino_menace]

'Of course.'

Ramon kisses him, carefully and lovingly. It's only been three days for him but God he misses him. Misses this. Fingers start to trail over his ribs, brushing lightly.

'Think you're wearing too many clothes Random.' He looks him in the eye. 'And you look tired. Are you sure you'd rather not just sleep?'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"No. I missed you."

There's something a little more desperate in him, because three days is his week and a bit, which is different. So different.

"I just... baby. And then sneaking in here. Got a few hours. But I woke up alone again."

[latino_menace]

'I don't like you waking up alone. Don't like it here either.'

He kneels up suddenly, letting the quilt drop back. Random is divested of socks and the the T-shirt is pushed up so he can start laying soft kisses over his stomach.

'Don't miss me. I'll be back soon.'

[underwater-owl.livejournal.com]

"Not to me."

His fingers trace along Ramon's skin as he works, then wind in his hair.

"Don't stop. Please."