bsumone | ❝ Earth is strung with lovers’ pearls ❞

"Here. Let me give you a tip to you get more successes in the future," he offered with a soft laugh.

"Be spontaneous. Plan less. If you do it that way then you'll probably find I get surprised more often."

Su-jin squinted, bowing his lips slightly. "Spontaneous isn't really me."

"I know." And he really burst out laughing this time. But he found one of Su-jin's hands to bring it to his lips to kiss it.

"It does work though. Otherwise it's too easy for me to sniff things out."

He huffed quietly, pouting openly again as he leaned his chin heavily on Silvio's shoulder. If there's one thing Su-jin's never been, it's spontaneous. Or maybe he was once when he could still be a regular human, but those days are long gone -- if they ever existed at all. Immediately he started thinking about what he could do that would be spontaneous... and realized planning defeated the purpose.

"Challenge accepted," he muttered.

Silvio burst out laughing all over again. Much as his body ached, this was priceless. He was loving every damn second of it. Grinning ear to ear, he shifted so that way he could press a kiss to the side of Su-jin's head.

"You're adorable when you're sulking."

How could he keep being pouty with Silvio's laughter filling the air? So warm and genuine. He fought the smile for a fraction of a second before nuzzling against his companion. Su-jin's arms tightened around Silvio's waist subtly before he pressed a warm kiss on the shoulder he'd been leaning on.

"Try not to hurt yourself," he teased gently.

"I'll be fine. I'm just sore. The worst part is my eyes and that'll settle when the full moon is gone. Until then I have you to help me." Gently, he rubbed at the arms around him to reassure him that he was okay. It'd take a little bit before the silver injuries were fully healed but it truly wasn't as bad as it had been.

"Anything you need," he said, as if Silvio needs any reminder. "Except spontaneity."

"I'm going to make so much love to you as soon as I have the strength for it. And that doesn't count how I might mate you tonight when I'm a wolf again." Twisting a little, he pressed a kiss to his cheek. "You're all I need. I promise."

Su-jin breathed out a soft laugh. He hugged Silvio a little tighter against him and laid a kiss against his shoulder.

"I'll hold you to that," he teased. But truly, he didn't want Silvio to push himself for his sake. He also enjoyed just spending time with Silvio so if they just ended up sleeping curled up around each other, that was enough. Oh, the sex with him was great, no questions, but it's not specifically needed every time they visit.

"You're worrying. I can hear it." He grinned at him and then laughed a little. "But I'll let you. I know you're happier if you have the chance to fuss over me than if I just insist I'll be fine."

"You are my mate. I'm allowed to worry about you." Not that he didn't worry before they decided to become lovers. Now, he's just more adamant about it. Why should he mask those feelings from someone he loves? Someone who isn't outwardly disgusted by them.

"I trust that you won't overexert yourself." It's almost a question. But a playful one. No one knows Silvio's limits during the full moon and shortly thereafter than Silvio. Su-jin trusts that he'll listen to his own body and rest as needed, even if they do manage to squeeze in some vigorous activity.

"You are allowed. And it means a lot to me that you do."

Silvio shifted to give him a little nuzzle. "Will you help me to stand up? I'd like to move around some to stretch my muscles out since we have daylight now."

And he could do this on his own but having the help from someone he loved? That was so much better.

"Of course."

Su-jin pries himself away from his lover. A sad task, but one he's happy to do if it helps achieve something Silvio wants to do. He can't imagine it's easy for his wolf to be idle for days at a time.

Climbing to his feet, he reaches out to take Silvio's hands to help pull his wolf to his feet. And if he needs more help than that, he'll get it. Su-jin's strong enough to heft him out of the bath entirely if needed. Once Silvio's on his feet, Su-jin slips an arm around his waist to support him as they step out onto the floor.

"Have you enough strength to walk outside?" After they've dressed, of course.

Groaning as he got to his feet, he stretched a little but made sure to lean against Su-jin. While he could support himself, he knew it was better to accept the help. For his own needs and also because it would make his mate happy. At the question, he nodded and smiled at him.

"Bet you're going to make us get dressed first though, aren't you."

One of these days he'd get Su-jin to run around in the forest naked with him but he highly doubted it was today.

Perhaps someday. But Silvio's right in surmising today is not that day. "I'm going to get dressed," he corrects gently. If Silvio doesn't want to, Su-jin won't press him to do so. Silvio's far more accustomed to wandering naked through nature than Su-jin is, that's just a fact. He would rather focus on helping his mate as needed than keeping himself from getting torn up by the forest.

Su-jin reaches for a towel, patting Silvio dry before tending to himself. Though he brought clean clothes, the ones he wore prior to their bath are right there. So he simply decides to use those again. He dresses quickly so he can take Silvio's arm and lead them out of the bathroom. It's not a heavy touch, just enough to be there if Silvio falters.

Silvio turned his head to him and lifted a brow. "Only you? Well thanks. I appreciate it. The fresh air will feel amazing on my skin."

Taking things slow, he made his way outside when Su-jin was ready. Closing his eyes, he drew in a deep breath and then sighed happily. The air of the forest was wonderful and clean. So perfect after a night in the basement. A smile came to his lips as he continued to walk, enjoying the feel of the forest under his feet the longer they walked.

"It's so beautiful here. Thank you for bringing me to this place to be closer to you."

How Silvio can navigate the forest floor without shoes will forever be a mystery to Su-jin. He's probably had quite some time to adjust to that. Rather than ask about it, he simply walks beside his mate, keeping a supportive hand at his elbow.

"I have long wanted to bring you here, but I had no inducement to lure you here until our relationship changed." He peers over at Silvio, watching his expression come more alive in the open air. There's a sort of relief there that's plain to see. "And I'm so happy you're here. Knowing we can visit at any time is such a joy to me. And I hope it is for you, too."

"It feels good. Like having you so close means it's truly a home."

Silvio reached out to touch a nearby tree, enjoying the feel of the bark under his fingertips. It was as soothing as having his mate there at his elbow. He smiled then sniffed the air before shifting where he was walking, leading them to an area that had some flowers in it. He had to be slow because he was achy but he sniffed until he found the blossom he wanted.

Picking it, he got back to his feet and turned to face Su-jin. Moving closer, he carefully tucked the blossom into his hair near his ear. A smile formed on his lips again. He couldn't see him but... "Perfect."

“I’ll admit a selfish pleasure in having you closer. Being able to see you more frequently and more easily makes me happy. And I worry less knowing I can get to you quickly if I need to.” There’s no need to book a flight and spend hours traveling across the ocean to be at his mate’s side.

He watches curiously when Silvio crouches to sniff at the wildflowers. The wolf is in his element in these woods even though he’s only recently come here. It makes Su-jin’s heart feel light to see him so at ease here, somewhere close to him.

Su-jin blinks as the flower’s put in its place, reaching up to lightly brush his fingers over the soft petals. “What’s this for?”

"You're beautiful and I wanted to enhance that with a beautiful flower."

Silvio grinned and leaned in to press a soft kiss to his mate's lips. It was always so cute how Su-jin could get confused by little things. It also meant a lot too because it told him this was something special between them and he wasn't just repeating actions of Su-jin's other mate.

"I'd show you what you look like in a mirror but weirdly enough I don't seem to have one." He patted his naked body in confusion as if that was so strange he'd have nothing on him in that moment.

Su-jin watched his antics with a fond smile before he finally succumbed to laughing. That’s something he adored so much about Silvio: he was so light-hearted and capable of such silliness. Su-jin always smiled and laughed easier with him. It was effortless to forget his worries with Silvio.

“I love it.” He didn’t need to see how it looked tucked in his hair. He saw it when Silvio plucked it. He smelled its pleasant fragrance. Reaching over, he traced his fingers over Silvio’s strong jaw and he sighed happily.

“Truly, I am so happy we’re so close now.” Being able to see Silvio every month was a joy. Sure, it’s not under the most ideal of circumstances, but it’s something they’re able to do now that they couldn’t before.

"Me too. I like being able to have you around a few weeks every month. I'm really grateful to your partner for letting me share you."

Not just because the full moons would be easier even if that was great. But because Su-jin meant the world to him. Knowing that he'd be able to spend this much time with him every month? Yeah, he was grateful for it.

Reaching out, he pulled Su-jin into his arms and pressed a kiss to his lips. "Even if it took some getting used to, thank you for moving me here to be with you."

Su-jin can’t help smiling. He’s also grateful that Tiras was willing to share his heart. In the past, Su-jin’s had brief flirtations with others, but they were based solely on a combination and the vampire’s sexual curiosity. After that was satisfied, he never felt the urge to seek out others. But he knew that Silvio was someone he wanted more than just friendship with. Somewhere along the way, he’d fallen for the wolf. He’s so grateful neither Silvio nor Tiras made that more difficult. Su-jin’s so prone to guilt, after all.

Wrapping his arms around Silvio’s waist, he sighed happily against his lips. “I don’t know that I could’ve tolerated being so far from you for much longer,” he admitted. Then, with a mischievous curl of his lips and a tone to match, he added, “Kidnapping was given serious consideration.”

"You would have been a terrible kidnapper. I'd have smelled you and come with you."

Silvio laughed and gave him another quick kiss. Then he tilted his head back and brought a hand up to gently stroke Su-jin's cheek. What a beautiful man. It didn't matter that he couldn't see him. He knew. But he still moved his fingers to map out that face yet again, to memorize it once more.

"But tell me how you would have done it. Even if you would have been awful."

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