Hidden Fangs (Arekushisu and Me, R, +18, Mature, Private)

[Arekushisu]

Eric sat silently for a few moments and he looked at Noctis looking over his features before he blushed and looked away sighing. He was stupid, he liked Noctis, but he loved Kris. He didn't really understand what was going on in his heart but he knew that he loved Kris, for some reasons. Noctis on the other hand, paid attention to him and believed in him, and actually seemed to care, Kris...sometimes didn't care about Eric and it made him feel really crappy about himself and their relationship. His smile faultered and he felt the squeeze around his shoulders of the being behind him.

 

Suddenly he felt an immense pain etching its way into his stomach."No..I haven't yet...but I'm actually not feeling too great...Noctis do you mind if we go home?" he asked sweetly his hands moving to his stomach as he felt the pitted hunger growing there. His mind wasn't really on anything other than that pain now. His eyes started to water and his face turned green slightly, he was ready to lay down and he just wanted that someone, anyone to be there for him. He knew he couldn't have both guys, but if he could he would pick that...every day he seemed to find something new he liked about Noctis, and Kris became someone who faded away. He didn't call, or write, and he didn't seem to want to call or write. He was confused and worried, and all around not feeling great. He had no energy at all and all the sudden his stomach started to hurt.

 

He gently pulled away from Silver and he smiled at the boy for the first time looking at him, "I'm sorry but I'll have to talk with you another time..I just dont feel good all the sudden...and I feel like I need to lay down.." he said softly looking away with a blush and he shook his head, now feeling hot. Possibly a fever? He really didn't know what was happening right now with his body, he moved to stand and his legs didn't seem to want to work so his body fell right back down onto the couch and he groaned. He assumed this was from the lack of food, he hadn't eaten since Kris had left, and a little before that because they were fighting then. It was all finally catching up to him, and it made sense that he wouldn't be able to be as active as if he was eating. He walked all the way here, and he will have to walk all the way back, all that energy and he didn't have enough to fuel it.

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At the words that next came from the human's mouth, Noctis nods. "Yes, we can go. Looks like your appetite came back, did it? If you'd like we can go to a diner or something...Then after that we can go home, so you can rest. But if you'd like, instead we can go straight back and I can see what I can make for you to eat." He smiles, genuinely glad that the boy was wanting to leave, because if he was honest with himself, he didn't like how Silver was acting around Eric. Even though Eric had not said that he was hungry, the ghoul could feel the immense hunger coming from him. Standing up, he ruffles Specter's hair, who then stands as well. A pout formed on Silver's lips, opposite of the smile that was on his sibling's lips, as they held onto Noctis' hand.

 

"Alright, well, don't take to long! Come back any time and visit, I would love to get to know you more." He hugs the human one last time before disappearing in a puff of white mist, before the cat like figure he was darted away, leaving the room, the tip of his tail flicking as he turned out the door. Specter tugged on Noctis' hand, and then takes Eric's as well, once again leading them through the house, right to the front door and outside. Specter pauses on the front door step, reluctantly letting go of the two male's hands. "It was nice meeting you. Do please come again." Smiling, Specter retreats back into the house, closing the door behind.

 

Noctis looks to Eric, and sighs softly. "Well, let's go..." He begins to walk, making sure that Eric was able to keep the pace with him. "So, did you decide what you wanted to do? Do you want to eat at home or go out for food?" He looks to the side at the human, his hands in his pockets as he walked. After a moment he gets a sensation, and his eyes turn black. A voice verbrates in his head, and his eyes narrow. A frown forms, but after a moment his eyes return to normal. "Weird..." He murmurs to himself. What was Kristopher up to...? He'd gotten some sort of glimpse of what the vampire was doing, from his eyes, and it didn't look like it was much fun...

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Eric really didn't know what he was going to do. He let himself be pulled away after saying his goodbye's to the other males in the room. He felt the small hand in his own but he didn't really feel it, everything was numb it seemed and nothing felt right. When Specter let go of his hand he felt that something holding him up just dissapeared, he smiled as best he could and nodded having to lean against Noctis for support. "Goodbye...I'll come again I promise. See you soon." he waved and sighed softly closing his eyes.

 

"I just want to go home...I dont think I could walk that much more..." he said gently his hand clasping nocti's forearm and he panted softly leaning against him. "Something doesn't feel right...I-I'm getting dizzy.." he said softly and shakily. His body felt like jello, and it seemed like it was being piloted by someone other than himself. He didn't like this, the pain in his stomach was unbearable, and it got to the point he could no longer hide it from Noctis. He let it infect his mind, and he thought about the pain, how to make it stop and why he hadn't just eaten. He wondered why Kris meant so much to him, why he went through this for him. He tears up, "I'm sorry Noctis...I can't keep my thoughts back...it hurts too much to concentrate on that..." he said weakly and looked up at him. "Forgive me...but you'll have to bear my thoughts for a little while...till we get home and I can rest..." he said sucking it up not letting a single tear fall. The last words Kris uttered to him running through his brain telling him he was a baby, that he cried all the time. That he needed to suck it up, for everyone else. Not make everything about him, and to not cry for the attention it brought him.

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Putting this on hold for a little while. Need to work on the plot. Will reply as soon as I can

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Noctis looks to Eric, seeing that he wasn't feel well at all. His brows press together, and a frown tugs at his lips. He hoped that the human would be okay, he didn't like seeing him looking so out of pace. It hurt him to see a friend in pain, even without having the endure thoughts of the other. And then, a huge wave bombarded his mind, and he winced, but he fought the pain. He wasn't about to give in to such trivial hurt when he could see that Eric was in more pain than he could imagine. Gritting his teeth, he felt a gnawing hunger at his stomach that was not his own, as if his insides were being twisted and torn apart by vicious teeth, it was beast like, clawing and tearing, gripping and pulling. Trying to be filled with the food it so desire.

 

Hearing the apology, he speaks up, hiding his pain. "No, that's alright. I..I'll be okay." Without saying anything else, he scoops Eric up into his arms quite easily, holding him as if he were a precious artifact that would fall apart at any second if not handled just the right way. Glancing down at Eric in his arms, he smiles warmly. "Just close your eyes. I promise, you're safe with me." When the human closed his eyes, he takes a deep breath, before looking up to the sky. After a moment, Eric would feel as if the ground had dropped from beneath them, and feel wind rushing past them quickly. "Keep your eyes closed..." Noctis murmurs softly. It didn't take long, before a soft thump would be heard, and the ghoul instructs Eric that he could open his eyes again. They were back at the house, and he gently sets the other down, but keeps and arm around him as he guides the human back inside, up the steps, and to the room in which Eric was staying. He helps the other on the bed, and smiles again. "Just rest here. Everything will be okay..."

 

Going over to the door, he pauses and looks back. A worried look was in his eyes, it was obvious he cared deeply for Eric's well being. "I'll be right back with something to eat." With that, he leaves, and heads to the kitchen. His mind wandered to Kristopher, wondering what that damn vampire was up to, and why he had not even tried contacting them. Was something going on? He sighs softly, and begins to cook something for Eric, making sure it was things that were easy to digest and would make the human feel better. A kettle was heating some water, for tea, and he sits at a small table as he waited for everything to finish.

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Eric blushed darkly as his body was picked up with what seemed like little trouble and he nodded, "Alright...just dont drop me.." he laughed weakly and closed his eyes his hands resting on his stomach. Every now and then his fingers would dig into his skin there taking his mind off the pain inside his body to the pain his scratching finger nails brought him. He could feel the sudden shift, they were moving faster than before, they no longer were on the ground either. His fingers instantly went to Nocti's shirt and he held on to him for dear life. He kept his eyes closed however just like he was told to.

 

When he was told it was okay again he opened them blinking up at Noctis like he had just woken up from a dream. He could feel the soft fabric of his bed under him and his fingers sprawled out on the sheets as he slowly got into them with the help of Noctis. "Thank you.." He said softly and laid down relaxing into the bed finally. Eric watched silently as Noctis walked away from him, he wanted him to stay with him. But he knew that Noctis needed to help him and the only way he could do that was if he left him.

 

After the man left the room Eric laid still his eyes closing. His mind stayed on both the men in his thoughts and he hated it. He liked both of them but Kris he loved, but Noctis was doing things for him that Kris never would have done. He figured that Noctis was just more caring and he had more of an emotional touch than Kris did. His eyes moved for a few moments under his eyelids but it wasn't long till he fell asleep his fingers digging into his stomach and relaxing as his mind slowly gave way to a dreamless sleep.

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His mind continued to wander as he cooked the food he was going to give to Eric, wondering from thoughts about Kris and what he was doing, to the Ghost family that they'd just visited, and then lastly to why the human, Eric, was going through so much pain. There seemed to be nothing wrong with him physically, not that Noctis could tell anyways. If there had been, he would have been able to pick up on it right away, no matter how hard that Eric tried to hide his feelings and thoughts. Physical pain was not something you could just tuck away in your pocket and forget about. No, there was something else going on, something that had to do with his emotions, it was a mental ailment...

 

Finishing everything up and adding last touches, he puts all of it on a tray, and then carries it up the stairs to the room. When he opened the door, he was not all that surprised to see that Eric was asleep in the bed. A faint smile forms on his lips as he sets the food on the table in the room, before going over to the bed and tucking the human in. His eyes gaze caring at the other, before reaching out with one of his hands, lightly brushing Eric's forehead with the tips of his fingers, tucking hair behind his ear. He sighs softly, before stepping back. He knew his boundaries. He knew he should not get close to humans. There was a difference between what Kristopher, the vampire did to them...and what he, Noctis...the ghoul...did. And in his mind, he knew who the true monster was. And because of that...No...

 

He shakes his head and sits down on the chair in the room, pulling his legs up on to the chair and resting his head against the back of the cushion of the seat. The soft ticking of the clock in the room lulled him in to a dull sense of comfort, and not before long he too had dozed off, his eyes drifting closed, and a peaceful expression on his face. His bangs fell lightly over his forehead, and every time he breathed the ends of his hair fluttered away from his nose. His chest rose and fell softly and gently, and for the most part, it seemed that asleep...he didn't have to deal with the pain of the world. He was at peace when he was like this.

 

The darkness...It consumed him. Bit by bit, piece by piece, until he was nothing left but a tattered and torn body upon the ground. Only to heal, painfully, agonizingly, screaming out as his melded and healed back together. Blood stained the stone floors, the walls, the ceiling. His clothing was drenched in it, and his hair was dripping with the crimson liquid. It was splattered on his skin, underneath his nails. He cries out, wrenching at the cuffs that were around his wrists, binding him, chaining him to the floor by metal links. His voice echoed off the surfaces around him, rebounding, and entering his ears even louder than when he screamed. He was alone. By himself. And this darkness...it was within him. HE was ripping himself apart, HE was wrenching his own skin from his body. It was his own doing that was causing him to be like this...No one else, but his own self. Who was he? He couldn't remember anymore...A voice echoed in the depths of his mind, whispering to him. But he could not hear it...Not any more...

[Arekushisu]

It was like he was underwater, the world around him moved in small waves and he could never grab on to a single thought. Eric's mind instead of dreaming stayed in a sense of memories. He watched sadly as Kris fought with him through the water and then he noticed this being, beautiful in every way show up. Noctis...he was strange and different but he treated Eric with so much care he couldn't accept the fact they were just friends. His mind pulled him to just after he had fallen asleep, when Noctis pulled into his room and tucked him in brushing the hair out of his face. Seems he was slightly awake still and his mind captured the feelings allowing his conscious mind inside to understand it and relive it.

 

Eric after what seemed like hours blinked his eyes opened and he coughed weakly his fingers going to his stomach once more. His eyes looked about the cieling over his head before he sat up. He had to hold onto the bed spread to help himself up and he looked about him. Noctis sat in a chair beside him and he smiled lightly blushing, he tilted his head and winced as he reached over caressing the mans features. "Neh...You never did tell me what you were..." he said softly and looked away pulling his fingers down from Noctis' cheek.

 

His fingers dug into his stomach again and he winced harder pulling his shirt up to see bloody scratch marks from where he had dug into his flesh do to the pain inside his stomach. He looked at Noctis than shook his head putting the shirt down and trying his hardest to keep the fabric up off the wounds. He then looked at the food, his stomach instantly turned and he got up off the bed in a hurry and ran to the bathroom before emptying what he did have in his stomach into the toilet. He coughed weakly and rested his head on the seat his fingers once again scratching at the skin on his stomach. Soft groans left his mouth as he heaved a few more times just liquids coming up into the toilet. The smell of the food made him want to throw up, thinking about eating it made him want to throw up, he knew he needed it but nothing sounded right.

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Noctis was awoken by a soft touch on his cheek, and he slowly opens his eyes to see Eric looking at him. Blinking slowly, he hears the words that the other spoke, about how he hadn't told Eric what he was. To be honest, he hoped that the human had forgotten, but it seemed he had not. Noctis didn't really want to tell the other what kind of being he truly happened to be, because he didn't want Eric to hate him. But then again, maybe Eric wouldn't know that much about him, and things would continue the way they were going... He guessed he would just have to try, and see what happened from there. No point in holding back, since he did indeed promise to tell the other. A small niggling in the back of his mind told him that he'd already said to Eric what he was, but it seemed that the human had forgotten...Guess he had to repeat it, as much as he wished not to.

 

Sitting up straight, he was about to say what he was when the scent of torn and wounded flesh reached his nose. And before he could speak, Eric got up from the bed and rushed in to the bathroom, and seconds later the sound of vomiting could be heard. Noctis' brows press together worriedly, and he gets up from his chair, crossing the room and going over to the open door. A frown was on his lips as he gazed at the sick human, feeling horrid himself. Kneeling down next to the other, Noctis softly rubbed Eric's back, trying to ignore the nauseating scent of the open would that he knew was on the human's stomach. Once Eric had finished, he stands up, opening the cupboard above the sink, grabbing a few things. Gauze, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, a small drinking glass, and a small white bottle. He wets down a clean towel, before once more kneeling next to Eric. Without even speaking, he lifts the others' shirt and gently washes the scratch marks upon the human's stomach, biting his tongue to keep himself sane. Once that was finished, he puts a bit of ointment on it, before covering it with the gauze, and taping it in place. "All finished..." He murmurs softly, more to himself than anyone else.

 

He then gets some water from the faucet in the glass, before opening the bottle. He dumps out two small white pills, that didn't look like ordinary medicine. They had a rose design on them. "Here. Take these. They should get rid of your problem with not being able to eat. If you take those, you'll be able to eat without getting nauseated... I used to take them myself, but I don't need them anymore." He places them in Eric's palm, before standing up. "You really do need to eat...if you don't you'll end up sick, or worse... And I don't want that." He turns away, going over to the doorway. Pausing, his back to the human, he takes a deep breath. Closing his eyes halfway, he makes up his mind. "You said you wanted to know what I am? Well, I guess I can tell you...again...I'm a ghoul." He glances back for a second before leaving the bathroom.

 

He looks around the room, before rubbing one hand across his forehead, then running his fingers through his hair, which was starting to get a bit long. He stares at the ends, biting his bottom lip, thinking he needed to get a hair cut soon. Sighing deeply, he goes over to the window that was letting in the late afternoon sun, and when he glances at the clock on the wall he was surprised to see that it was almost six o'clock. Had it really gotten that late? They had arrived back at around three... Shaking his head, he gazes out the window, hoping that everything was going to be okay. With both Eric, and with Kristopher...As well as himself.

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Eric hadn't noticed that Noctis had been awake so when the cold fingers of the man touched his back he jumped and looked up at the white haired figure whimpering softly. He simply closed his eyes and leaned back allowing Noctis to doctor up his stomach as he pleased and then he held the gauze covered wound with his hands. He didn't say anything as Noctis started to leave and his mind clicked into place. Noctis had told him he was a ghoul, but what he really wanted to know was what that was. He remembered reading up on it but being unable to find any information on the subject.

 

He looked down at the white pills in his hands and he shook his head, he didn't want to take them but he knew it would make Noctis happ. He drank down the water and slid the pills into his mouth swallowing them with the water. He hoped they would help even though the thought of food made him want to throw up. He then stood shakily before using the wall to help walk out of the room. He looked at Noctis and he blushed lightly before going over to him and hugging around his waist. His face hid in the males back, "Thank you...for taking care of me...I know how hard it must be...I'm sorry if I'm being too much of a burden to you.." he said weakly against his skin sucking in the air that was Noctis. He shifted and walked around so he was infront of him and his fingers stayed on his shirt, "I-I'm trying my hardest to stay as strong as you need me to be...and I'm sorry that its not working out right now...I really don't understand whats going on with me..." he said softly looking down resting his head on the mans chest just needing some comfort.

 

His shoulders shook like he wanted to cry but instead of letting it out he bit his lip so hard it started to bleed and he shook his head, "I-I don't really understand anything right now...I-I think one thing and believe another...a-and with you a-and...I don't really know whats going on in my heart anymore Noctis..." He said softly looking up at the man his eyes watery but not a single tear left his eyes. He was determined to keep his strong composure.

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I'm so sorry that it is taking me forever to reply. I'm still in a funk right now, and it sucks I hope you can hold out a bit longer for me.

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A slight bit of surprise makes its way through him when he felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist from behind, letting him know that Eric was there, hugging him. Saying nothing, Noctis listens as Eric thanks him, for taking care of the one that Kristopher had left there. There was no need for him to be grateful, he'd do anything for his best friend, and now that he'd gotten to know Eric better, he'd do anything for the human too. After thanking Noctis, Eric goes on to apologize for being such a burden. Shaking his head, Noctis did not think of the other male as such, and it saddened him to the degree of that emotion that he could feel, to know that Eric thought of himself as such. One should not think of themselves as a burden, especially one as unique as Eric.

 

When Eric moved so that they were now facing each other, still hugging Noctis, the ghoul then wraps his owns arms around the human, holding him close. With one hand he reaches up and runs his fingers through Eric's hair, softly, gently, in a comforting way. Why...why was he doing this? What was this feeling that was beginning to form within him, now that he had Eric so close? This was wrong, was it not? To be comforting Eric like this...was it something that he should not be doing? Deep down...he felt that he must, or things would only get worse. "Do not apologize, please. I don't think of you a burden, but a blessing. I've never met someone as wonderful as you, you're just so different. A human, yes, but you're not afraid of someone like me. Most people are..."

 

He looks down in to Eric's eyes, hearing those words that were being said. He could tell that Eric was fighting back tears, he could feel the sadness that the human was feeling. It was such a broken feeling, confused, hurting, like something had been taken from within himself, and he knew not what it was, a memory from long ago, something he held dear. He knew it was gone, but for some reason, could not remember...and the fact that he could not recall just what that things was, was enough to make him hurt so deeply.

 

He moves his hand from within Eric's hair to his chin, softly gripping it, brushing along the jawline with his thumb. A sad smile forms upon his lips. His own eyes were shining as he spoke, his voice steady, calm, comforting, and soft. "Everything will be okay. Just trust me. Maybe...you should listen to what your heart is telling you. What is it that confuses you? I wish to know...and maybe...I can help you? I care about your well being, and as little time as I've had with you, I feel like I've known you forever. And because of that, I care so, SO deeply for you, seeing you like this...it worries me, saddens me, and hurts me like I've never felt this hurt before. I don't know, there is just something about you that causes those feelings that I've thought had gone away to come back...Please, open up to me, trust me...I will be okay, and...and so will you."

 

He did not know why he did what he does next, his mind was completely blank. He leans close, and before he knew it, he was pressing his lips to Eric's, softly, gently, feeling the liquid of Eric's blood from his lips to his own, but ignores it. It did not interest him, not in the least. Maybe...maybe if he did this...the sadness he was feeling would go away. He releases the grip he had on Eric's chin, to once again wrap his arms around the human, one hand going to the back of Eric's neck, his fingers entangling themselves in hair, the other pulling the human closer, so that they were close, their bodies touching. Why was he doing this? In the back of his mind, he knew what he was doing was wrong...but he could not stop himself...

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Eric could feel that Noctis was shocked to be inside of his arms, but the slight tense of his muscles didn't make him pull away. He finished his apology and he looked up at Noctis his eyes watery. He thought he was a burden, something that Nocits was tired of having in his house. Tired of taking care of him, tired of making sure he was okay all the time, and tired of just breathing the same air as him. Though, what Noctis did next was a shock. Eric blushed as he felt the warmth of Noctis's body against his own hugging him, and he closed his eyes enjoying just that simple comforting touch. "I-I've never been scared of you Noctis...Granted I don't really know what you are, or what you know being a Ghoul is but...you've never once hurt me...so why should I be scared...?" he asked and looked down a moment before catching his eyes again.

 

He liked this closness with him, this...unbearable pain was building in his chest and those hands in his hair seemed to dull that pain just a little. Noctis, slid his fingers to Eric's chin and he blushed even darker. He was forced to look up at him, those beautiful eyes and his handsome face. Eric listened intently, Noctis wanted him to talk. Wanted him to let everything out to him, tell him that he was having feelings for him, and how he felt about the situation and about why he wasn't hungry. "I-I...I want to open up to you...b-but only if you do too..." he said softly but the rest of his words were muffled by Noctis's lips against his own.

 

His eyes stayed open, in a shocked look before he felt his arms go around him pressing their bodies together, mushing the figure of them both into one. His eyes fluttered closed and he slid his arms around the mans waist his fists finding a hold on his shirt. He kissed him back, his lips moved in time with Noctis's and his body seemed to gravitate to him. He was pushing up against Nocits, wanting to feel him touch him in any way that he could. He whimpered softly against his lips before tilting his head and pulling one of the mans lips between his teeth biting it gently. The small parting made him sad, so he pulled Noctis closer leaning back up into him and connecting their lips once more sliding his tongue against his lips.

 

This was wonderful, Eric had dreamed about this but never had he thought that Noctis would kiss him first. He knew he would probably kiss him, but he didn't think Noctis would initiate it! He was happy, and that pain, that anger and hurt feeling in his gut vanished as he was filled with this man's warmth, scent, and touch. He wanted it all, and it made the pain go away, it made him happy.

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Noctis could feel the longing behind the kiss that the two of them were sharing, sense how much this meant to the human. And deep down inside, despite the guilt that he was feeling doing this, because of course this was Kristopher's significant other, the ghoul could not help but also feel a bit elated as well. He'd been sure that Eric would have pulled away, rejected him, but now that this was happening, it confirmed his guesses about the human. Eric truly did care about him, a bit more than just as a friend, despite not knowing each other for very long. But did that really matter? To Noctis, the length of how long you have known someone does not really matter, because who knew when the last day you would spend together comes around? For all he knew, he could die that very day, and if he hadn't taken this chance, he would have never gotten this moment, never shown Eric that he truly cared.

 

The kiss becomes a bit more intimate as Eric bites his bottom lip, and after a second passes he feels the human's tongue running against his lips. Without any hesitation he opens his mouth, not only allowing the tongue to pass through, but also his own tongue brushed against Eric's. To the human, he would taste like sweet coffees, sugary cream, vanilla, and caramel. He allows the kiss to go on until he was sure that Eric was out of breath, pulling back for just a second to look into the others' eyes. A soft smile forms on his lips, as he sighs softly in content. "So...how are you feeling? Better?" He murmurs quietly, gently running his fingers once more through Eric's hair.

 

This was just the beginning of something brand new and wonderful, he could tell, but there was no way he was going to push anything, or rush. Better to take things slowly, gently, not take too many steps forward, only to fall back and end up getting hurt. Even so, he does not move, keeping their bodies close together, allowing the warmth between the two of them to flow. It was a pleasant sensation, something he, Noctis, had not felt in quite some time. If he was honest with himself, Noctis would have to admit that he missed this feeling. "Do you think you'd be up to eating something?" He murmurs again, cupping the others' chin once more in his fingers. "I'm not trying to end things just yet, we can finish later, I'm worried that you're health is diminishing. So please...try to eat a little bit." He then kisses Eric softly and gently. Even after saying that, he does not move away from Eric, allowing the other to do so first.

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Eric was shocked to feel Noctis give in, he felt his lips open and he moved easily sliding his tongue into the other males. Letting their tongue's dance around one another. Eric could taste him, feel him, he knew that he was here. He gasped for air as he pulled his lips away from Noctis's and he blushed a dark crimson. He leaned his face into Noctis' hands and he smiled softly, "I-I'm doing much better now..." he laughed softly and he closed his eyes sighing contently.

 

He blinked open his eyes looking up at Noctis through his eyelashes as his chin was once more captured by his fingers. He smiled gently, "You worry too much about me...Though...I'll eat something if it will help you stop worrying about me. I'm still not that hungry but the thought of food doesn't make me want to hurl so I think thats a good sign." he laughed lightly and he let his hands flatten out onto Noctis' back and he leaned up meeting that small kiss that he was leaning down to make. "Oh...? I'm glad you want to continue..." he snorted lightly and he pulled away his fingers moving to the others before releasing his hand all together.

 

He moved to the bed and sat down his body weak from not eating and having a hard time sleeping. "Do you think this food is still okay to eat? It may be cold now..but if you heat it up I should be able to eat it right?" he asked and looked over at the tray of untouched food that Noctis had brought him not too long ago. He blushed and looked away, "Um...I'm going to change into something comfy...I seem to be falling asleep on you all the time so at least might as well be comfortable when I do it. If you'll excuse me real fast I'll change." he smiled and slowly stood going to his dresser and getting a shirt and a pair of long cotton pants. He moved to the bathroom pushing the door to. He then removed his shirt and pants replacing them with the desired outfit he had picked from his wardrobe. The shirt was white and the pants were red and green plaid, sure they didn't look that great but they were super comfy.

 

He left the bathroom moments later and he sighed, "Sorry about that, jeans just arent that comfortable if you know what I mean." he laughed softly and found his way back to his bed sitting down on the edge of it, his exhaustion seeming to hit him in the face.

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I shall post soon! Finally back in action

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A smile forms on Noctis' lips when the other finally gives in and agrees to eat the food that he had brought up. Even though the human said that he worried to much, Noctis couldn't help it. It was just how he was. Once he started caring about someone, then that person was always on his mind, twenty-four seven, worrying and wondering if they were alright. Wanting to take care of them, and make sure they were safe and well taken care of. An odd trait really for a ghoul, but that was what set Noctis apart from any other of his kind. And that individuality was something that he clinged on to, something that he wouldn't let go of, no matter what.

 

As Eric got changed in to different, clothes, Noctis picks up the tray of food, carrying it down the stairs to the kitchen to heat it up. When it had, the aroma of the food became strong once more, a sensation to the nose. It would remind one of something that would come from a five star restaurant. Of course, even though he had made it, he couldn't eat it. Sadly, this meal would just make him sick to his stomach, even if he took a few of the pills he'd given to Eric.

 

Going back upstairs, he placed the tray down on the table just as Eric came out of the bathroom wearing a plain white shirt and some pajama pants. A faint smile forms on his lips at the comment that the other had made about jeans. "Yes, I know what you mean. However I love wearing old worn ones, actually if I could I'd wear them all the time." He smiles a bit more at this point, tugging lightly at the pants he was wearing, signifying what he'd just said. They had holes in the lower thighs, knees, and calves, and were faded in color, but for Noctis the style was perfect.

 

"Well, how about some food?" He moves the table over to where Eric was sitting on the bed, noticing how tired the human looked. "Then after you can get some sleep. It's starting to get a bit late anyways..." His purple gaze looks over and out the window, where the sun was beginning to set against the horizon, the sky a mixture of blues, purples, oranges, and pinks. His mind going elsewhere, his lips tingling still from the kiss they had shared. He didn't know if he could ever take it further than that, he didn't know if he could risk it. He didn't want to end up hurting someone, because one way or another, that always seemed to happen during any relationship he might have.

 

Sighing softly, he sits on the bed next to Eric, pushing these particular thoughts out of his mind for the time being. "So, for tomorrow, is there anything you wanted to do? Ah, on that thought..." He quickly gets up, and goes to the door. "I'll be right back." He leaves the room, and within a few minutes was back again, the bag from the bookstore in his hands. "This is for you." He hands it to Eric, smiling. It was a really old book, bound in leather with fancy golden engraved words on the front. It read: 'Mythical Creatures of Lore and Legend'. Inside were many different chapters about different creatures, from werewolves to sirens, and even unicorns and harpies. "This book has the real facts. It even has a section for ghouls, though it's not very informative. Seems we creatures keep our secrets safer than most."

 

Winking, he grins playfully. The book only really had what a ghoul could look like, that their eyes were usually an unusual color, same with their hair, that they were rare beings, and had a very unique ability, though it didn't say what in particular. A drawing was underneath it all, of what the author thought a ghoul would look like. "Oh, and it also has quite a bit about vampires, if you wanted to learn a bit more about them as well..."

[Arekushisu]

Eric smiled softly as Noctis moved the table over to his spot on the bed so he didn't have to move and he yawned. "Thank you so much..." he said softly and he moved starting to get out silverware and such. He tilted his head and smiled to Noctis, "I know I know...I'll get some sleep." he smiled and started eating. Little bites at a time but it was better than nothing, and he most likely wouldn't eat too much in fear of getting sick from eating too fast after eating nothing for such a long time. As he started to eat he noticed Noctis staring off into space and he sat down his fork looking at him. He was about to ask him something when he left the room with a bright smile and came back with a bag.

 

Eric blushed lightly and took it from him pulling the leather bound book out of its bag. "Oh wow..." he said softly as his fingers caressed the front side of the hard cover. He looked up at Noctis and smiled, "Thank you!" he hugged him around his neck and pulled back smiling. "Seems the ghoul stuff I have to learn directly from one..." he bumped Noctis' shoulder and giggled. "Only if he wants to share of course. I don't mind being patient." he smiled and pushed the plates away from him having eaten almost half of it. He grew silent and he sighed lightly moving and curling up against Noctis.

 

"...do you regret kissing me...?" he asked softly his voice frail and full of suppressed emotions that he was trying so hard to cut off. "What I wanted to tell you...was basically that I had grown to like you..more than just...say a housing partner...and I know you don't feel that with me...but I just wanted you to know that I like you. Alot.." he said softly and blushed hiding his face in the others chest. "...if you regretted it thats okay I just want to know...so I know not to make a move or anything again.." he said softly his voice wavering. He liked him, he did. And that kiss awoke a fire in him that he hadn't had stoked in awhile. He wanted to kiss him again, wanted to make it go further like he suggested. He wanted it to be something. And he knew that Noctis didn't. He assumed that as he was looking out the window moments ago he was rethinking what he had done, and regretting it all. Caring for him, believing in him, loving him, kissing him, all of it was being regretted and taken back.

 

He shook his head softly and looked up at Noctis, "You don't have to answer me...can you stay with me till I fall asleep..? I won't be long I promise.." he said gently and blushed. He sounded like he did not to long ago, but he felt this time Noctis wouldn't refuse staying with him till he was asleep. Considering he showed how much he really cared for him, and he kissed him, and he got him something. He just didn't think he would be so cold, as to tell him that he had to sleep alone again. He hated it, all of it. Being in this huge house or in his huge room without someone sharing it with him. And lately he has enjoyed Noctis' company and wanted more of it, alot more.