The Count Down To New

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Sometimes feelings build up. Sometimes all it takes is a resolution, some liquid courage, and the rush of celebration to break through the silence. This is what happens on those nights



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[looking_sharp]

"We should start all years like this," Rude agrees. Was that an implication? Perhaps.

What mattered for now was that he had Rufus here, so close, right in his arms.

"Let me stay in your bed tonight?"

[ambitiousblond]

"For many years to come." Rufus has no intention of going anywhere now that he's not ill. He wraps an arm around Rude's shoulders, idly stroking his fingers against the back of Rude's neck. An indication that he understood Rude's implication and accepted it.

"Of course." It saved him from asking Rude to stay. He didn't want to go back to sleeping alone in a cold bed. "It's cold so I'm sure you'll keep me warm."

[looking_sharp]

"This whole damn continent is too cold," Rude agrees with a grumble as he finally pulls out of Rufus and rolls aside. And almost immediately wraps himself around Rufus so he can stay warm.

[ambitiousblond]

Rufus takes a moment to pull a thick blanket over them to get comfortable once Rude shifts off of him.

"You'll have to take me to the coast then and I can bask in the sun. I'm far too pale." He didn't like looking like he was still ill, he wanted to look more alive once more. He smiles as he lets Rude pull him closer in his arms, closing his eyes.

[looking_sharp]

"You'd burn worse than any of Reno's cooking attempts," Rude counters, closing his own eyes. "Would have to put lotion on you."

[ambitiousblond]

Rufus laughs softly, relaxing in Rude's arms as he feels himself drifting. They have things to work out that can wait until morning, he doesn't want to move. "I don't think you'll mind that."

[looking_sharp]

"I don't think I would either. Now rest, Rufus. Tomorrow is another day."

[ambitiousblond]

He can't argue with that, not when his entire body felt heavy. Tomorrow is another day, the first day of a new year that is already promising.

All Rude got in response was a soft hum of agreement and after a minute, his breath evened as he finally is able to fall asleep.

[looking_sharp]

And there it was, Rufus going to sleep. Rude stayed up a bit longer, smiling at the other man. It was nice. So nice.

"Thank you," he whispered into the dark before going to sleep himself.