Balvaan one-shots

Rest

Occurs before they head to bhujherba

No ones POV

Vaan smiled, staring at the Strahl in all its magnificent glory.

"Isn't she beautiful?" A charming voice came from behind, startling the Dalmascan.,

"Quite so.." Vaan smiled, looking over at Balthier, giving him a playful plush. "Don't scare me like that Thier!" He laughs.

Balthier only chuckled. "My condolences, I didn't realize that my dear Vaan was a jumpster."

The Dalmascan rolled his eyes, looking around the charming man. "Where's Fran?"

"Ah, my dear partner has taken leave to the shops for our journey ahead." He smiled.

Vaan nods and stood close to Balthier, his hand just gently brushing against the other and relaxed when Balthier got the message, intertwining their fingers together.

The leading man smiled, knowing they were alone. He gave the Dalmascan a soft caring kiss to his forehead, pulling him closer.

Vaan greedily wrapped his arm around Balthiers and nuzzled against his side. "I could spend the rest of the day like this.."

"As well as I, but we must be ready for the journey ahead and rescue your friend." The brown eyed male looking down, meeting with grey eyes.

Vaan nods and checked Balthiers time watch. "Mm..we have 30 minutes before everyone should be here..can't we just rest? I haven't slept in a while.."

"Of course. Anything you desire my Dalmascan jewel." He brought the boy up the ramp of the Strahl and closed the ramp behind them to make certain no one would bother them for the next 30 minutes.

Vaan walked over to his sleeping area, containing an uncomfortable looking hammock before being pulled toward Balthiers quarters. "Umfph!" He bashed into Balthier. "I thought we were going to relax?" He looked up at Balthier.

"Oh we are young jewel.." Balthier chuckled. "But I think it's time you move into my room with me, the bed is similar to sleeping on a cloud.." he kissed his cheek lovingly. "Come relax with me on a cloud.." he whispered into his ear.

He shuddered at the feeling and nods, stretching. "I could sleep.." he smiled as Balthier opened the door to his cabin and locked the door behind them for extra privacy.

The room was quaint, small yet large. It had a master bathroom, a beautiful tub fit for a king (or two). The bedroom itself was gorgeous, a beautiful bed with a silk sheet and an Archadian cotton soft brown blanket. The pillows a soft brown, matching the blanket. It was at least a king size bed (expected nothing less coming from Balthier). A closet to the right of the room, a golden oak color, full of Balthiers shirts, weapons, shoes, and pants. There was a bedstand, with a mirror that was almost vintage looking, it was a beautiful brown color, matching with the dresser. And last but not least, the floor was a dark brown color, the light coming from the window radiating the color of the dark brown rug, making the room look complete.

Vaan looked in amazement, examining the room. "Balthier.." he smiled

Balthier chuckled, taking his shoes off. "Why don't you go shower? You need it bad." He teased.

"Okay.." he gave the pirate a loving smile. He went to the tub and looked to the right, revealing a glass doored shower. "Woah.." he admired the beauty of these structures before beginning his search for a towel.

"Oh vaan, I almost forgot jewel." The leading man walked in, placing night clothes into Vaans hand. "It will be a couple hours before we arrive at Buhjerba. It would be best if you took a nap in something more..comfortable and clean." He placed the green silk clothes into the Dalmascans hands. "Once you are undressed I will make sure your clothes get washed, they are filthy and need a good cleaning."

Vaan looked down at himself and chuckled. "I can't remember the last time I could wash them..or had a nice hot shower." He undressed in front of Balthier, handing him is dirty clothes.

The pirate smiled. "I will be back to join you once I put these in the wash." He left the room.

Vaan wasted no second to jump into the shower, turning the knob and moaned in pleasure as the hot water hit his skin, the dirt practically running off of him. "Woah..I completely forgot what this felt like.." he relaxed, looking over at the container of liquid soap. "Balthiers..I don't think he would mind if I used some.." he looked to the right and blushed, noticing another bottle of soap. Lavender scented body wash.

Vaan laughs to himself and used that one instead, rubbing it against himself to make sure he was clean, he sighed. He felt so much better, he hasn't felt this way in years. He grabbed some of Balthiers shampoo, which by the looks of it was made specifically for Balthier and used it on his own hair, he smiled as he lathered it in, letting the water wash it away. He turned the water off and grabbed a towel, wrapping it around his chest and looked in the mirror. "Wow.."

A whistle was heard from behind him as strong yet soft arms wrapped his waist. "Look at you my jewel, all dazzled up, you smell divi-is that my shampoo?" Balthier raised an eyebrow and looked at his lover.

"I'm sorry, it was the only one in there..but look, my hair is actually blonde!" He chuckled and placed his hands over Balthiers. "I feel..so much better, I haven't felt clean in god knows how long.." he sighed and laid against him.

Balthier smiled. "You look so much better, all bedazzled up, now get into your night clothes and I will meet you in bed." He kissed the top of his head, making an audible sound and left to the bed.

Vaan chuckled and dried himself off, making sure his hair was completely dry before getting into the cozy nightwear. "Woah.." he sighed and placed the towel into the dirty hammock. He walked into the bedroom and smiled at Balthier who was also in nightclothes, snuggled under the covers, smiling charmingly up at his lover.

"Care to join? Come feel the cloud." He smirked, offering the Dalmascan boy the spot next to him.

Vaan joined in and instantly melted. "Oo..you were right about it being a cloud.." he rested his head against Balthiers chest. "But..why are you in nighf clothes? I thought we were leaving soon?" He looked up at the pirate.

Balthier kissed his forehead. "Fran will wake me when I am needed. I have already communicated with her."

Vaan nods, resting against him. "This..Is comfortable..you were right."

"When am I not?" The pirate teased, pulling vaan close to him. "Now rest dear jewel..you need it for the next adventure."

Vaan smiled softly. "I love you thier..thank you for everything.." he slowly fell asleep against him, his head rested upon his lovers shoulder, he was cuddled up to his side.

Balthier smiled softly, whispering. "I love you dear jewel.." he pulled the covers up the both of them, slowly falling asleep.