Relationship Status: It's Complicated

Burning Fire

(Art by ChubnChocolate)

"Baobei! That is enough smores for you!" Bai Yusheng snatched the bar of chocolate and the bag of marshmallows from Naki's hands as they rejoined the circle of warmth. Aiden had suggested a celebratory bonfire after a successful wrestling competition. Valges had a blanket draped over his shoulders, holding up his arm to allow Bai Yusheng back under its warmth. 

"Dearest, you are so strict. Naki was so fierce on the floor today. Let him be young and wild," Valges chuckled, catching their hands in his own and rubbing them. 

"You will have to settle him down for bed, then," Bai Yusheng replied slyly, glancing over at the three men who were shooting back tequila and grinning as they spoke excitedly about the wrestling match and the upcoming fencing match. Seeing Saalah so warm and animated was always refreshing. Their gentle fiance could get so anxious and closed off at times, but they had truly found a comfortable home here. 

"I know a few fun ways to settle him down," Valges purred, leaning in and kissing along Bai Yusheng's cheek. 

"Hey, hey, hey, now! Save the flirting for the after party," Aiden grinned. He was feeling bold after his drinks, his arm thrown around Saalah's shoulder. Saalah had a warm flush to his cheeks from his own drinks as he leaned heavily into Aiden's side. 

"Honey, I am the before, during AND after party," Valges hummed, reaching out to stroke a hand up Aiden's ankle, clever fingers slipping under the fabric and sliding up his calves. "Besides, it's been two weeks since I have seen everyone." 

"And I missed you!" Naki hopped into Valges and Bai Yusheng's laps, wiggling himself under their warm blanket. 

"Naki! Did you clean your hands? You have marshmallow on them still!" Bai Yusheng fussed, pinching his bottom. They were beginning to suspect he liked that punishment, however. 

"Gege can lick it off for me," Naki smiled deviously, holding up his fingers. Before he could bring them close to Bai Yusheng's face, Sega's hand swiped out. "H-Hey! No fair!"

Naki whipped his head to the tall man who sat now in Aiden's lap, capturing his fingers in his mouth. "A-Aiden, tell him to stop teasing!" Sega's tongue swirled between his fingers suggestively, making him shiver. 

"Sega, how do you manage to always catch the best moments," Saalah's voice was low, a husky chuckle leaving him, as his hand reached out to give a light pop to Sega's ass. White ears popped out and flicked as Sega's tail strung out and captured the offending hand. 

Sega released Naki's fingers with a pop, holding his hand still as he whipped his head back. "You are getting bold, Dragon! Try that again and I will tackle you to the dirt right here!" Saalah gave a slow smile that made Sega's cheeks heat. The dark hand caught his tail, giving a tug that made him bite his lip on a grunt. 

"Behave, gentlemen," Valges tsked, giving Naki a pat to get him up. He stood, walking around the other two men to plop himself in Saalah's lap. "Saalah, I'm sad. You are so bold with Sega, but you were gentle and shy with me. I can handle your mighty fire," Valges hummed, pleased at the burning look Saalah cast over him. 

"I believe we have had enough strong drink if this is our mood," Bai Yusheng stood as well, collecting the bottles that sat around the fire pit to take inside. 

"Cactus, don't take the Hennessey! I wasn't done with it!" Sega stood, following the devious little number that was making off with his drinks with swaying hips. Naki took the opportunity to pop in Aiden's lap with the now abandoned blanket. 

"Aiden you smell like liquor," Naki grabbed Aiden's face with his hands, they were cool against his flushed cheeks. "Look at your face. You look like a strawberry dipped in gold." Naki's hand trailed down the thick column of Aiden's neck. "Honey Bear, I'm still hungry. Gege took my sugar, Sega licked my left overs off, now the only thing I have to eat is one of you."