The Camping Trip w/ Bellala99

[azuneko]

"Well that's fine since I planned to avoid her anyway. It's best if she doesn't meet me. I don't plan to stay here long anyway. I'll have somewhere to be soon." he said with a sigh. Ethan glanced back as he noticed Paul place him on his lap. "What are you~?" he said softly as a light blush appears on his cheeks.

 

Ethan looked at Paul confused. "Yes you are persistent too. To a point I wonder if you are doing this just to see my reactions." he said curiously. He hadn't had someone poke at him in such a way before now. "So what shall we do now Paul? I'm finished eating and I still haven't taken a bath yet."

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul blinked a few times, a frown appearing on his face. “You'll have to go?.. I was hoping you'd stay at least for a few days!“ The tall male complained softly and sighed. He wrapped his hands around the other's waist and let out a small grunt of disapproval.

 

At Ethan's next words, Paul laughed softly. “I'm not doing it to see your reaction... I just want to be close to you and cover you whole in kisses~“ The azure-eyed male said and planted a kiss on the smaller's neck. “As for the bath... Am I allowed to join you~?“ The male asked with a soft chuckle. There were more chances of him becoming straight than Ethan agreeing on this one...

[azuneko]

"I would love to stay a few days but it seems I have neglected something I would rather not think about. Who knows, I might return just to see a certain someone. After all no one has ever been able to cook for me before and I actually enjoy eating it." he says softly with a smile. Ethan had to admit he would enjoy returning to Paul's house again.

 

"Sure you can join me. You have to get me cleaned up after all." he said softly as he turned around to face him. Ethan was surprised as how close they really were at this point. "So lets go get cleaned up. I'll stay here for today but tomorrow I will have to go okay." he says kissing Paul's nose.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul smiled and pecked Ethan's lips. "Okay... Just promise you will be back this week~ Or maybe I could visit you?" The taller male asked with a big smile on his face. With one hand he tucked a few hair strands behind the other's ear and smiled. "Did I tell you how beautiful you are?" The azure-eyed male asked while gently running his hand down Ethan's neck.

 

With the same smile on his face Paul planted a soft and gentle kiss on the other's lips. "I'll have to go to the cafe today... At least the work starts a bit later~" The male grinned and looked at the smaller guy. He really wanted to just forget about the cafe and stay with Ethan for the whole day...

[azuneko]

"I'll do my best to visit you. I don't dare let you visit me at home or work. I would hate for you to get sucked into such a world. You are simply wonderful as you are now. Knowing too much about me would be dangerous." he said poking Paul's nose. "No you have not told me that and I wish you wouldn't. I'll fell like a girl." he says softly

 

"Oh I see. Well spend this time with me before you have to go. I'll even walk you to work." he said kissing his cheek. Ethan inches away from Paul and stands up. He was still wearing his shirt. "Now lets go shower." he said holding his hand out to Paul. He was feeling completely sticky from last night.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul raised his eyebrows. "What, you're a drug dealer or something? Why can't I visit you?.." A small frown appeared on the taller's face. He had to find everything out as soon as possible... He hated being left in the darkness! "But you are beautiful, babe~" Paul said with a soft smile.

 

As Ethan got out of bed, the other let out a soft sigh and followed him. Seconds after, Paul took Ethan into his hands. "I don't feel like letting you walk today~" He purred and chuckled before turning to walk to the bathroom. Paul honestly wanted to stay with Ethan...

[azuneko]

Ethan pouts a bit. "Don't be ridiculous. I don't look like the type to do something like that. Just relax and stop worrying. I told you before I don't easily reveal so much about myself unless its truly necessary. Now if that is all then don't ask about visiting me okay." he said as he looked up at the ceiling. His cheeks turned a bit red as he really didn't like being called that. "Only you think that way. I find it hard to believe I am beautiful."

 

Ethan was a bit surprised with Paul picking him up. "You really should stop lying to people. Walking about in normal looking shirts. Though underneath them is a beat of a body. I should tell the police." he said poking Paul's chest. He really was finding it hard to leave as well. Though he wouldn't let that be known

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul chuckled softly and planted a kiss on the other's neck. "You're the most beautiful one for me~" He smiled softly and continued walking to the bathroom. He blinked a few times and let out a soft laugh at Ethan's next words. "You wanna get me in jail because I have a good body? Should I show it off more often~?" Paul snickered and entered the bathroom.

 

Once inside, he set Ethan down and walked up to the tub to fill it with water. "Ethan, why did you even go to that camping trip? You don't seem like a guy who'd want to do something like that..." Paul asked while waiting for the water to fill up the tub.

[azuneko]

"Don't go showing off or I'll no longer be the only one who knows your secret." he said as he glanced to the side. He didn't mean to say such a thing but it slipped out his mouth. "Forget that! Show it off to the world. Others deserve to know about it." he said pouting. Ethan was having trouble keeping his thoughts in his head.

 

"It wasn't my idea to go actually. That friend of mine I told you about. The one who picked me up, well he was going to go but he didn't want to. He sent me to tell his buddies that he couldn't make it and somehow I was talked into taking his place." Ethan says as he thinks on it a bit more.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul let out a laugh and leaned in to kiss Ethan. "I'll leave my body for your eyes only then~" He smiled warmly and pulled the other close, planting a kiss on his nose. "But only if you promise you won't let anybody else touch you~" Paul grinned and turned off the water once the tub was filled.

 

"Oh, I see~ I'm glad they did... I wouldn't have met you otherwise~" Paul smiled softly and softly trailed his fingers to the end of the shirt Ethan was wearing. Slowly the taller male pulled it off and trailed his eyes over Ethan's body. "Damn, you really are gorgeus..."

[azuneko]

Ethan shakes his head no. "I don't want to hear it. You are really embarrassing." he said as he looked away. He didn't like the other flattering him so much. It bothered him to the core. "Anyway you should focus more on getting me cleaned up. Also on what you'll be feeding me for lunch. I won't accept anything else." he said looking at him

 

AS his gaze drifts to the tub, he felt a bit nervous. "Uh maybe a bath was a terrible idea. Why don't we that a shower instead. Its a lot easier and quicker too. I just remembered I am allergic to taking baths." he said trying to cover his nervous tone with a laugh

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul raised his eyebrows. "Not gonna work~ The water ain't free, you know..." With these words the tall male quickly got rid of his pants, took Ethan into his hands and carefully got into the tub. "Does this have to do something with the psycho that likes to drown people? Or what was that...?" The black-haired male let out a sigh and shook his head. "Well, nevermind~"

 

Paul wrapped his hands around the smaller's waist and closed his eyes. The water was so hot and relaxing... With one hand the taller male reached out for the sponge and gently started rubbing it across Ethan's abdomen. "You know I won't do anything~"

[azuneko]

Ethan froze up at the thought of getting into the bath. "I get that. If its money you need I don't mind giving you a few dollars for the water." he said as the other picked him up. He was clinging to Paul like a cat would if it was about to be placed in water. He wasn't trying to let go of him for even a second.

 

When Paul made the effort to start washing him the only worry on his mind was the water. He could care less if Paul tried anything at this moment. It wasn't what he was currently focused on. His hands gripped the side of the tub until they looking red. He was using a lot more force than needed to hold on.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul couldn't get his eyes off of Ethan. Something was definitely wrong... Why would he be scared to take a bath? With hesitant movements the taller male put away the sponge and gently took Ethan's hands into his own. "Ethan, can you tell me what's wrong?" The azure-eyed male asked quietly while softly stroking one of the other's hands with his thumb.

 

The taller male didn't like this situation one bit. He really hated when people around him were afraid, sad or angry... He may always look happy and cheerful, but truth be told - he was very sensitive to emotions of people around him. If somebody else would be crying, there would be a chance that Paul started too...

[azuneko]

Ethan freaked as Paul took hold of his hands. "Don't..!!!" he said completely terrified. His eyes on the other as he was shaking. "Please just hurry. I don't want to be in this much longer. Paul!!! I'm serious... Just wash us." he said his voice trembling. It was slightly apparent that the 'friend' Ethan spoke of before wasn't playing drowning games with random people.

 

His eyes shut tightly trying to imagine himself anywhere else. Though while trying he kept remembering Haseo's twisted game. It started out as a simple child's game of apple bobbing. The two played very often when apples were in season. Ethan never saw the harm in it until they got a little older. Haseo took Ethan's obsession for apples and tore it apart. Ethan stopped eating apples and highly avoided any amounts of water that was deeper than a sweat drop.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul got more and more worried. He slowly lifted Ethan up just to turn him around, making him face the taller. With gentle movements the black-haired male cupped the other's face, looking straight into his eyes. "Ethan, everything's alright... I won't hurt you, ever. You're safe with me, nothing bad will happen, I promise." The taller male said in a confident voice.

 

The azure-eyed male softly stroked the other's hair, trying to sooth him at least a little bit. "Just please tell me what's wrong..." He pleaded quietly while holding the smaller male close. He wasn't going to let him get hurt either emotionally or phisically ever again. He had to at least keep Ethan safe...

[azuneko]

Ethan snapped as he heard Paul's voice. For some reason he had forgotten he was there. His gaze drifts down to him and sighs softly. "Paul..... I am sorry. Can we finish this please. I don't want to talk with you while I'm in the bath. I will visit you as much as possible so please just hurry." he said with pleading eyes

 

Ethan was feeling like he would freak out if this didn't end soon. He held onto Paul hoping the other would realize his distress enough to get them cleaned up and out of the bath. He wasn't sure how he was going to explain this to him

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul blinked a few times and nodded slowly. "Sure, I'll hurry up..." He murmured out before grabbing the sponge again. Softly the taller male started washing the other, trying to go gently, but fast. Soft mumbles kept on escaping his mouth, telling Ethan he'd be okay for sure. Paul was done a few minutes later.

 

Once the black-haired male got them both cleaned up, he gently took Ethan into his hands and slowly stood up. As the azure-eyed male stepped out of the tub, he only held Ethan closer. "There, we're out now. Feel better?" The taller asked with slight worry in both his voice and eyes.

[azuneko]

Ethan closed his eyes as he let Paul wash his body. His only thought was that he wanted out the bath quickly. He looked at him as they were finally out the water. He nods to the question. "Yeah. I feel much better. Sorry if I gave you a scare. I didn't remember that I seriously hate baths. Its not your fault Paul. I was a bit traumatized when I was growing up. No one knows about it except me and the person who did it." he said with a soft chuckle.

 

He kisses Paul's cheek. Thanks for helping me. You are far too good for a guy like me." he said as he smiled. He was slowly regaining his previous attitude. It was a lot better than the one he had in the bath.

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul blinked a few times and smiled softly. "I understand... Can you tell me more about what happened to you? I'm not going to force you to if you don't want to, but I'd appreciate it if you told me." The taller male said while walking up to grab some towels. He passed one to Ethan with the same soft smile staying on his face.

 

"No one can ever be 'too good' for you, babe~" The azure-eyed male chuckled and pressed a kiss on the other's lips. It seemed like Ethan was getting better even now. He just hoped the other would tell him why in the world would he act like that... It was scaring Paul a little bit. He just wanted to help!

[azuneko]

"I am sure you know just by our talk in the woods that I am or was an orphan. I loved to run off a lot and one day I say an apple tree. It was easy to reach if you know how to climb. So I often would climb the wall to get to the tree and eat the apples. Though I was caught one day by the owner of the house. He seemed more worried about me falling out the tree than eating his apples. He asked why I was eating them. As a kid I heard eating apples kept doctors away which was a good thing in my books." he said with a soft sigh "The man found my answer amusing and the next day I found myself being adopted by him. He has a son which would be like my older brother. At first we didn't bond well but we did over the game of apple bobbing." he said getting silent.

 

Ethan went to the room and lays on the bed. He looked at Paul as he smiled a bit. "That guy is obsessed with cute things. Its why I hate being called cute, beautiful or anything along those lines. When we were in middle school. his obsession became twisted. I kept it from my adoptive father. He was a kind man and still is. I felt it odd to say anything since I wasn't blood related. I didn't want to lose the one place I can call home. That game was the start of it all. What could be such a fun and simple game of catching apples, who knew someone could make it so twisted you'd never want an apple again."

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul simply followed Ethan, not saying a word for now. He felt as if he shouldn't interrupt the story the other was telling. He was curious as of what happened to cause Ethan to seemingly even hate the guy, but he didn't want to push it too hard... What was he supposed to do now?

 

Hesitantly the taller male sat on the bed next to Ethan and gently pulled the later on his lap. With both hands wrapped around the other's waist he continued listening, lightly biting his lip. "What do you mean by saying that his obbsession became twisted? What did he do to you?.." Paul asked quietly, closing his eyes. Would he even get an answer?

[azuneko]

Ethan relaxes as he was begin held by Paul. "It's was simply at the start. I grew my hair out and he would brush it everyday. He'd always pick out things he wanted me to wear. Despite it being a bit frilly I didn't complain. It was harmless at first. It got twisted when I'd wake cuffed to my bed or he'd try to shower with me. He continued getting worse with the different games. It's hard to tell but I use to be covered in scars and bruises daily. I suppose my career put a hold on his attacks" he says

 

"Well enough of that. I really hate thinking about it. Let's focus on being together. You'll have work soon." Ethan said as he kisses Paul's cheek. He wonders how Paul was feeling after hearing such a story

[Zombie_In_A_Box]

Paul blinked a few times and looked at the other. "Your career? Why would it stop that psycho from doing all that?..." The taller male asked while feeling slightly confused. What kind of a career would stop people wanting to... Do those kind of things... Paul hugged Ethan a bit tighter, promising himself he'd never let anything like that happen to him again. Ever.

 

"Sorry for making you think about that..." Paul muttered out and let out a soft sigh. He wouldn't wish for such a past even for his worst enemy, and he wasn't even going to start about his friend... No, his lover. The taller male planted a soft kiss on the other's neck and let out a slight smile. "I'll be your knight in shining armor to protect you from him~" He said with a smile and chuckled.

[azuneko]

Ethan looked at him and smiled. "I can't tell you that. Just know my career puts me in the limelight and it would draw too much attention if I was covered in bruises. So because of it I can get away unharmed or at least slightly unharmed. Besides, I now have a home away from home." he said speaking of Paul's house. He was so happy to have met the other.

 

"Its fine. You wanted to know after all." he said softly. Ethan blushed brightly as he looked at him. "Oh Paul. I can't believe you just said that. Its very fitting for the situation." he said closing his eyes. "So when do you have to work? I want to walk you there and get some cake too."