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 Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:14 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter felt that Eduard was worrying over something that wasn't at all problematic, but he nodded nonetheless. "I promise you, Marquess Michaels." Peter thought about Eduard's previous statement and partly rhetorical question and his expression changed as he went from thought to thought. Finally, he answered slowly, "Your problems... are my problems too. Rutherford... and you... It's because of me." Peter still felt that he had caused it all, from Eduard's poor health to Rutherford's visit. Rutherford had visited because of inquiries toward Rosaline, after all. Everything pointed to Peter—or so Peter thought—and the guilt was evident in his face.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:37 pm
Eduard smiled, "So, I was finally able to drag out your true feelings on the matter." he shook his head, putting a gentle hand on the actor's shoulder. "My grudge with Rutherford has gone on for the past few years. You were just another convenient excuse for him to try and badger me. The last time he came to call, it was in regards to a rather early gambling game which a colleague of his had lost... to me. Of course that hardly ended with me punching him... but I did have him escorted off the premises." the Marquess was smiling as he spoke. "Rutherford will use anything for an excuse to see me humiliated. Anything or anyone. It would do well to remember that, Peter." his gentle smile grew. "Thus... it was hardly your fault."
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:43 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter wasn't quite convinced, but he at least felt a little better on the matter. "If you say so..." He looked up at Eduard just to see the smile that he knew would be on Eduard's face. Eduard's smile always seemed to put him at complete ease for some reason, and this case was no different. "You know, you should learn how to brood," he muttered jokingly with a fake pout, showing that part of his guilt was erased and that he was past the matter. Thinking of a brooding Eduard was as amusing as imagining Eduard dirty. And Peter was right that it would have been a funny sight indeed.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:58 pm
One thin eyebrow raised at that comment. "I know perfectly well how to brood, Peter." the Marquess replied, completely serious. "I just choose not to when I'm with you. After all... it would hardly be pleasant, would it?" he asked, wanting an honest answer.
Eduard brooded most of the time when he was awake and alone. On occasion he would go out... but the night life of London was the only place where he could comfortably don his mask of a carefree life and spend it the way many thought he should.
The daylight hours, when he wasn't asleep however... had usually been quite lonely.
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:18 am
P e t e r - W i n t e r s"It wouldn't... But it would make you seem less... perfect." He blushed, realizing that he sounded like a woman in love all of a sudden. But he didn't take back the statement, since he still stood by it. Sometimes, Eduard smiled a little too much, and probably in instances where he wouldn't be smiling otherwise, and that irked Peter a little. "I want you to brood when you do, cry when you do, and laugh when you do." His expression was also completely serious, but more of a curious and concerned serious.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:32 am
If you wish me to brood when I should, than this trip to the garden would hardly warrant a smile from me." Eduard replied honestly, looking away from Peter.
In fact, the Marquess clasped his hands behind his back and took a few steps toward a neighboring patch of roses. His dark eyes studied them silently for a moment.
"It is by no fault of yours, Peter. No, coming to the garden isn't exactly what would cause my brooding. I have refrained from tilling any earth for a long time due to the feelings it brings with it. For you however," he smiled softly, looking back to the actor. "Seeing you smile, seeing you so happy over it... I figured that I could do with breaking that refrain and help. Yes, it makes me sad... but don't you dare think this your fault. I..." Eduard stopped speaking for a moment, trying to find the right words. "I like that you make me do things, or rather that you want me to do things, outside of my area of comfort..."
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:23 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter was about to apologize when Eduard basically told him not to. He hung his head for a second before replying. "Feelings?" He clasped his hands over his mouth, realizing that he just said something probably out of line. He refrained from apologizing, but his eyes showed all of his apologetic feelings.
In reality, he had been surprised that Eduard wasn't enjoying this gardening as much as he had shown. Eduard was truly an actor to rival the best of the field. Though Eduard told Peter not to feel that it was his fault, he not only felt that, but he also felt terrible guilt for dragging Eduard out to the garden.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:05 pm
"Don't..." Eduard whispered, moving to Peter's side quickly, his hands gently prying the actor's own hands away from his mouth and holding them between their two bodies.
In truth, Eduard knew that if Peter started to feel guilty, if he started to blame himself... the Marquess wouldn't be able to handle it.
"It isn't your fault. How are you expected to know something I haven't said?" Eduard asked, his voice feather soft as he drew Peter against his chest. "I'm sorry... I wanted to be honest with you and... and I've ruined something that was so beautiful only moments ago..."
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:05 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter shook his head vehemently. "It's... It's all right." He tried to smile. "I'm just... I dragged you out here when you probably preferred to be elsewhere." He stared at Eduard seriously. "You accede to my wants so much... Too much... And I'm sorry I don't realize it." He genuinely was, and it showed in his eyes. Peter didn't want Eduard to be apologizing, for that simply felt wrong in this situation. It was either Peter's fault, or no one's fault. At least, that's how Peter viewed it.L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:15 pm
"I followed you because I wanted to." Eduard whispered, his dark gaze locked on Peter's eyes. "I acceded because I wanted to. You should know by now, Peter... I don't do things unless I want to. I..." he caught the actor's chin in his hand, gently tipping Peter's head back. "I think myself..." he whispered, leaning down. "Rather selfish..."
Without any further warning, Eduard kissed Peter gently.
(((*blink* I can't believe I had him do that! Or is there a hidden motive? *shifty eyes*)))
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:58 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter, caught up in it all, returned the kiss automatically. It just felt right to return it and Peter didn't even realize that he was doing it until much after he had started. Peter's eyes widened, but he didn't pull back. His body didn't respond to that wish... or maybe a part of him didn't want to break off the sudden kiss. Was it Peter, or was it Rosaline?
Peter finally managed to get out a breathy, "Eduard..." It sounded like half a protest, and half a turned on, loving murmur of the name. Peter himself didn't know what the murmur was meant for anyways.((If you actually think about it, this scene is so cute! >_< I think Eduard has poison on his lips and it's gonna kill Peter! *le gaspe*)) L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:41 pm
Their lips parted and Eduard's dark eyes looked down at the actor before him. "I've always been selfish..." he repeated before claiming Peter's lips with his own once more.
The hand which continued to hold one of Peter's own hands released him and snaked around the actor's waist to pull him closer. He let go of Peter's chin, wrapping that arm around the other side of the young man's waist.
(((*falls over laughing* Dude, that was really funny! No, he doesn't, hehe. But he has a reason.)))
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:46 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter felt as if his whole body was on fire, especially the parts that were in contact with Eduard. He still didn't put up any resistance, and possibly even melted more into the kiss. He tried to argue against Eduard's statement, but found that his lips were a little busy with other matters to take care of any speaking. His tongue snaked around Eduard's lips as he got more immersed in the kiss. It all felt too wonderful. More wonderful than anything that he had felt before.((Oh god...  )) L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:01 pm
The two stayed like that until they were out of breath.
Eventually, Eduard was forced to break the kiss in order to breathe. He put his forehead against Peter's own, taking in much needed lungfuls of air, before smiling softly.
"Now that we've gotten that off our chests..." he spoke, his voice gentle and teasing. But that teasing tone disappeared and instead was replaced by a caring and kind tone. "Do you feel a little better?"
In truth, Eduard had done that initially to try and calm Peter down a bit.
But also in truth... it had turned into a bit more than a mere kiss.
(((SEE! REASON! *points* )))
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:28 pm
P e t e r - W i n t e r sPeter was too breathless to reply for a while, and when he did, the stutter had once again reappeared. "I-I... W-Wha...?" He was evidently confused. Eduard had kissed him why exactly? He still didn't get it. Of all the times that Eduard would test his reaction as Rosaline, it would be now? Eduard sure has wonderful timing, Peter thought sarcastically.
And how would a kiss make Peter feel better? He had still, in the end, dragged Eduard out to the garden and made him do something that he didn't want to do. Eduard wasn't selfish in the least. He just wanted to think he was that way for some odd reason.((Poor Peter is completely confused now because of Eduard...)) L a d y - R o s a l i n e
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