Strings Of Fate

SOF Chapter 75

 A familiar warmth engulfed him, a scent he knew. It eased any tension he may have had. All except for one; the aching soreness in his lower region. He groaned as the sounds of birds gradually brought him into consciousness. Taking in the soft fabric under his body. And the mild smell. There were subtle sounds of movement around. Then a soft warm sensation pressed to his forehead briefly before it left.

With another soft groan, Angel moved onto his back. Stretching his arms out. His eyelids beginning to flutter open while his vision focused. As his body began to wake up, the aching pain grew. "Ugh.."

The mattress dipped beside him, blanket ruffling with movement. A smile graced his lips as the brunette invaded his vision. Leaning over him with his typical smile, but warmer. His hair was a mess and his shirt wasn't there.

His touch was gentle as he moved hair away from his lover's face. "Good morning 'cher." He said softly in his morning voice.

Angel's smile grew, "mornin' babe." His voice was raspy and quiet.

With the same carefulness, Alastor tenderly pressed a chaste kiss to his lover's lips. Angel happily kissed him back. "Did you sleep well?" He asked after pulling away.

The Italian hummed in response, "best sleep I've had in two months.." His partner chuckled at the comment. Angel carded his fingers through the blonde locks, "I'm a 'lil sore though."

The brunette smile didn't falter. "I'm sorry about that." He didn't seem very sorry. "Will have to fetch some medication to ease the pain." He smirked.

Angel rolled his eyes, "can I just lay here for the rest of my life." He said with a huff, dramatically draping his arm over his forehead.

"It sounds like quite a boring life."

Angel chuckled, "guess your righ'." He sighed blissfully, moving his arms around Alastor's shoulders. Pulling him down into another kiss. His lover happily accepted it. There was nothing sexual about it, just pure love and adoration. As their lips separated Angel whispered, "I missed you." He missed this.

"I missed you too." He whispered back, giving his soulmate another kiss. "I love you, Anthony."

The blonde grinned, nuzzling his face in the crook of Alastor's neck. "I love you too Edward." He sighed happily but caught off guard when the other man was suddenly hugging him. So tight his back had popped. Angel looked at his lover in confusion as Alastor laughed happily. "What?"

Now it was the brunette who grinned. "You're calling me Edward." The smile reached his eyes as he looked at Angel with newfound love.

Angel's brows raised as he realized it, "sorry I didn't-does it bortha' you? I can stop.."

Alastor shook his head, "I like it when you call me that." There was a light to his eyes as he said this.

The blonde could only smile all the more at this comment. "Well...I like it when you call me Anthony." Angel admitted, a pink tint to his cheeks.

Another kiss was given to his blonde lover. "I'm glad, Anthony." Angel grinned, pulling the brunette down for another kiss. This one to his cheek.

They laid there for a moment, Angel taking in the brunette's scent. A scent he'd missed and hadn't been around for a while. It wasn't until this moment that Angel realized just how much he'd missed this. "My ass still hurts though." He muttered.

"I'll look for something," Alastor said with a kiss on Angel's forehead, moving back. "For now, would some coffee do?"

Angel turned on his stomach, a little more comfortable this way. He watched the brunette get off the bed. Noticing that he only wore his boxers. "Yeh, coffee sounds nice." He answered shamelessly 'observing' the brunette as he started up a coffee machine.