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 Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:43 am
♥ they gave me a life that’s not so easy to live ♥
♥ and then they sent me on my way ♥
song quotes from "I Feel You" by Three Doors Down
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:46 am
what do I get to get me through these sleepless nights?
Character Information: Name: Reiner Frei
Birthday: June 10, 1988
Age: 20
Height: 5'11"
Build: Very slightly underweight
Ethnicity: American
Eye Color: Caramel-colored when happy, coppery when annoyed
Hair Color: Rich auburn
Hair Style: Shortish and fluffy -- his hair is very fine and uncooperative, so it tends to flyaway if he's sweaty or the air's humid.
Jewelry: None -- he wears a red sweatband on one wrist with an electrical ground in it, though, for when he works.
Tattoos: One on his right forearm -- a smallish black one with no real significance to anyone but him.
Status: Single
Orientation: None unless carefully provoked or seduced.
Type: Someone who can deal with his sharp tongue and his distrust of humanity in general. Alternatively, a computer.
Notes: Reiner is rather intelligent, but also somewhat impersonable -- it takes a thick skin to get close to him, but once you're in, he'll defend you to the death.
Position: Audiovisual technician
Text Color: Saddle brown
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:52 am
left my love and forgot my dreams
Player's Information Name: Kit, Kitsune, Kitsu -- long as you don't call me late for dinner. ;D
Birthday: August 1, 1988
Age: 19
Occupation: Journalist-slash-college-student
Studying: Journalism, of course. And a music minor to boot!
Time Spent on Gaia: 24 hours minus whenever I'm asleep or in class?
Time Zone: Central time (GMT -6)
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:57 am
and this ain't no bed of nails but they're not roses
RP Availability
Type: Shop/MSNM/AIM Informal
Status: Open
Type: Semi-Literate
Status: Limited until May 15
Type: Literate
Status: Highly limited - PM for availability.
Notes: I'm often slightly slow when it comes to guild RP. AIM is the easiest place if you want quicker responses.
I do log, so let me know if you'd like a log of the encounter. :3
RP is fun, not work. ♥ I reserve the right to ask to bring a quick end to a situation that just isn't working out.
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 12:29 am
only thing that gets me through this
Miscellaneous Goods
Playlist for Reiner - X
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Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 1:48 am
May 12, 2008 - Tai and Reiner; lounge of the club
Reiner: Five AM is for freaks and college students. *snort* Looks like we've got one of each.
Tai - No kiddin. Sucks for us to be piggybacking. -.-;
Reiner: I'd say sleep's for the weak, but the bed's looking really nice.
Tai - Sleep IS for the weak, but it's easy to say that when you've just woken up. *snicker*
Reiner: Then I must be damned weak. *eyes him*
Tai - I thought we'd already established this -before- the talk about sleep?
Reiner: Do I have to slap you again? *deep sigh*
Tai - Your girly slaps won't help your cause, but you're free to try. *purrs*
Reiner: Girly, my a**. You had a handprint on your face! *plaintively*
Tai - Yeah, and my girlfriend in middle school left a handprint, too. Your point? *Grinning wide*
Reiner: *bristles* God, I hate you, Red. *without any real heat to his tone*
Tai - Now, now, getting angry with me won't solve anything, gizmo-boy. You know I'm just giving you a hard time because you're so much fun to pick on. *ruffles Reiner's hair*
Reiner: *ducks his head a bit, but doesn't remove himself from the situation, making a genuine effort at being personable, though he does level a punch at the other to assuage his pride, baring his teeth a little* Not like I'm trying to be fun. *wryly, amused*
Tai - Oof. See, that's why you're funny. You don't mean to be. You're not a cheeseball like me that laughs at his own jokes. *Pinches him in the side* Paybacks. >.>
Reiner: *lets out an unmelodious bleat of surprised laughter at the pinch, squirming* Eh!
Tai - *blinks and jerks back in surprise* You're... ~ticklish~? *Citrus eyes light up as the redhead smiles in GLEE!*
Reiner: Ohgodno. SEE THIS IS WHY -- *scoots back as fast as he can* -- I DON'T LET PEOPLE GET THAT CLOSE.
Tai - Aw, you don't think I'll use that against you, do you? *he purrs, pursuing closely and reaching out to brush fingerips along Rein's arm*
Reiner: s**t, -I'd- use it against me -- gah. *tries to reel his person into the smallest possible space it can occupy*
Tai - -You- would use it against you? Well then, how could I possibly resist? *Snickers and slinks up to slither a finger into Reiner's defenses at his sides* I had never imagined that getting you into the fetal position would be so easy. I wonder - *cuts himself off and laughs*
Reiner: *can't help yowling with helpless, hoarse laughter* You -- damn it. *fighting a grin with a forced frown, gnawing his lower lip and faintly flushed, lashing out a bit* What the hell do you -wonder-, huh? *as threatening as he can possibly sound*
Tai - *laughs now as well, finding another lapse in the defenses to poke at the poor man* You're not very scary when you're squirming and giggling like that, and you'll CERTAINLY never live down that girly slap at this rate!
Reiner: *he yelps helplessly and strikes out again with an open slapping hand* Not fair attacking a man's weak points! *a little hoarsely* And I'm not -giggling-!
Tai - *Catches the offending hand by the wrist with ease this time and smirks, halting his attacks* Slap me once, shame on you. slap me twice... *Looks to the captured hand. * Shame on me.
Reiner: *he tries to tug his hand loose for a moment, looking at the other with his usually-moody, half-closed eyes wide, and a slight grin on his lips* Three times, you mean? I did punch you, after all.
Tai - What, you count that puny thing? I don't think I'll even have a bruise. Heck, you can't even defend yourself against -tickling-. *Tightens his grip a bit on Reiner's wrist, but not painfully, and pinches at his side again teasingly*
Reiner: *squirms and arches a little bit, twisting his wrist in Tai's grasp, the smile fading a little* This is the first time since I've been a damned child that I've had to! *claps his other arm firmly over his middle*
Tai - Since you were a child? *The redhead gives Reiner a curious look and leans over him, pushing the captive arm over the boy's head on the couch* No wrestling match of tickling with a lover or friend? I find that hard to believe!
Reiner: *looks rather bewildered, looking up at Tai with a little snort, squirming* Never had a lover, and my friends didn't care to get so damned close. *struggles, bucking a bit, warily*
Tai -*studies Reiner through thick lashes for a long moment before speaking, his voice subdued* Never.. had a lover? I... don't understand. *Shakes his head and puts his hand on the man's chest to hold him down.* You're not going anywhere till I get to the bottom of this.
Reiner: *he pauses, his heart skipping a beat as his squirms abate a little* ... Get to the bottom of what? *a little more roughly than he intended, fingers of his captured hand curling into a fist in self-defense* Is that so weird?
Tai - Weird isn't the proper term. Unusual is what I think we're going for here. I didn't think much of your prickly nature until now - but you're the type to keep people at arm's length, aren't you? *The hand on Reiner's chest slides up to pass featherlight over the man's jaw*
Reiner: I... further, usually! *he said it roughly, tense beneath Tai as if he might leap given have a chance, his breaths a little nervously short* I... don't like it when people get close. *with only a little conviction as he stared, bewildered*
Tai - *Tilts Reiner's chin up a bit, voice low and purring* So easily said by someone who doesn't know what they're missing... *he grins and places a chaste kiss on the thinner man's cheek, testing his skittishness.*
Reiner: *his heart skips a beat at the confusing closeness, but he doesn't react negatively, only with a faint twitch, quite unsure and a bit like a prey animal, frozen in place* So that's what I'm missing, huh? *his voice tries to crack a bit in his rather deprecating tone* Nothing too special!
Tai - O...oi. >/ *puffs up a bit in indignant shock, brow furrowing* My kisses have been named as gems, thank you. They aren't given often! *The fingertips lifting Reiner's chin slip back into his hair as Tai gathers his composure again with a sly smile. He nibbles at the boy's jaw, nipping in a line up to his earlobe to suckle it gently* Do you think that all you're missing is a kiss on the cheek? *he whispers softly*
Reiner: *he gives a little stunned noise at the nibbling -- then his eyes close, brows furrowing at the suckling, his own fingernails biting a bit into his own palm with the unfamiliar sensations* I... obviously am wrong... *tersely, but breathlessly he mutters, forcing his eyes open against his inclinations and fighting against relaxing*
Tai - Good! * he sits up suddenly and grins, releasing Reiner's wrist* Then perhaps you'll let people get a little closer than you're used to from now on? Wasn't so bad, was it? *Beams brightly* ^^
Reiner: *he looks a bit shaken and ruffled when Tai sits up, swallowing hard and giving a whuffle, sitting up primly and rubbing his hands against each other to ease the blood-starved fingers* D-damn you, Red... who said I -n-needed- to know what I was missing! *a little bit harshly, but more rueful than angry*
Tai - You can't go your whole life without touching people, you know. *His smile turns smirkish and one thin brow raises* I wouldn't complain about a little affection shown for the sake of education. Would I have stolen your first kiss, Reiner? *purr*
Reiner: *he opens his mouth to complain, but at that last comment, it snaps shut audibly and he looks away hastily, a muscle in his jaw visibly jumping a little as he takes a deep breath* I told you I'd never had a damned lover before! *he retorts it hastily after recouping for a sec*
Tai - *blinks, rather astounded.* It doesn't take a lover to steal a kiss, you know. Geeze, I don't know whether I'm pleased with myself or disappointed that I didn't take it. *The same hand returns to turn Reiner back to him gently by the chin.* Took some willpower not to, I'll have you know.
Reiner: I'd have bitten you... *he lets his head be turned, but doesn't make eye contact for a moment in a small show of defiance* I've only ever kissed family, sorry. *he murmurs it rather darkly, his cheek still feeling warm*
Tai - *Leans forward to let his breath play over the boy's cheek as he speaks in warm murmers* Vous ne voulez pas savoir le goût des lèvres d'une autre personne? Au savor l'embrassement de la passion? Comment pourriez-vous vivre sans ces choses?
Reiner: I -- I don't know -- damn it, my head gets all... all muddled with you that close... *plaintively, a little breathless*
Tai - Yes, that's what happens when someone gets this close to you and touches you. isn't it nice? *An elegant hand rests again on Reiner's chest as his mutterings move down the boy's neck in hot little puffs against the skin* It starts here.. the heart-beat skips.. then moves down... *his hand slides down to rest chastely on the brunette's stomach* ... butterflies, and a floating nervousness...
Reiner: *a half-dazed look crosses his face, his prickly defenses heavily fracturing and his warm skin flushing deeply at the breaths on his sensitive throat, and the taut muscle of his belly giving a responsive shudder beneath Tai's hand, a small sound of nerves drawn singing-tight as harpstrings escaping him* I, but... *he mutters it nonsensically, voice thick and fingers twitching a bit*
Tai - But what? *He sighs, hand suddenly trailing upwards into Reiner's hair again in one fluid motion, lips tracing up the boy's neck to hover over his mouth, a breath away. Tai watches him intently, almost expectantly, from this out of focus distance.*
Reiner: *he thought irrationally for a moment that his heart was going to just leap right out from behin his breastbone, as Tai leaned in so close he could almost taste the warm mouth* I don't know... *he breathed it, frozen between sensation and self-protection*
Tai - You should figure it out, then*he breathes, leaning in and averting his kiss to the very corner of the boy's mouth, nibbling coyly at a bit of his bottom lip. He stiffles a chuckle, but is unable to keep a grin from curling his own lips upward wickedly.*
Reiner: *his lashes slide downward, and he'd swear his toes curl with the teasing nibbles at his lips, a little gasp catching in his throat* Hard to think, like I said... *the ordinarily waspish tone has certainly mellowed a good bit to an almost hoarse whisper*
Tai - Don't think, then. *was the last whisper before lips move to gently ensnare the other's. The kiss is virginal and kind, surprisingly enough, though the redhead's skin is hot to the touch. His eyes remain at half mast, watching the boy's reaction.*
Reiner: *he supposes he should feel indignant that the kiss was stolen from him, but all he can think (or rather, feel) is how warm and close Tai is, and how strangely pleasant the gentle mouth is on his own -- and how much more overwhelming this whole business seems up close than when looked at from outside -- he even lifts one hand to hold onto Tai tentatively, seizing what he can*
Tai - *His smile fades as his eyes close at the touch of Reiner's hand, letting the kiss linger. Long fingers encompass Reiner's own and guide the boy's hand to Tai's cheek. He pulls away his lips and releases his hand gently* You didn't bite.
Reiner: *for a moment, his fingers remain touching Tai's cheek, light as a ghosted caress, before migrating away -- he blushes deeply, running the tip of his tongue furtively along his own lips, awkwardly* Mouth was... was busy. *he muttered it, and though he tried to muster a glare, it didn't quite work with his flushed dazed expression*
Tai - *Chuckles softly and brushes a few strands of the tech's auburn hair from his eyes* I figured that might be the case. Anyway, now you know why people turn clumsy and inarticulate around those they have an interest in. A kiss is a heady drug second only more feral conquests, but no less amazing. *Tai scoops up Reiner's hand in a smooth motion and brings it to his lips, planting a small kiss upon the back of it. * Don't you agree?
Reiner: *he gives a small huff, thinking of being contradictory just to regain some small measure of pride, but when the other kisses the back of his hand, he sighs a little, irresistibly* Yes, yes. *slightly darkly* I... suppose I understand now... *can't really meet Tai's gaze, his own sliding away* Thank you for the lesson... Tai. *he says it with a faint soft burr to the tone*
Tai - *Sets Reiner's hand back on his lap gingerly, white smile returning full force.* Just let me know when you need a refresher course in human relationships 101. I love a willing student. *Can't help but snicker at himself and ruffles the boy's hair again fondly* You're a decent kisser, you know that? You'll be a heartbreaker if you're not careful.
Reiner: I wouldn't want to break a heart. *smiles, for once lacking in satire, tossing his muddled auburn hair back out of his eyes* But maybe I'll be wanting to try that again sometime.
Tai - Hah, warming up to me after all. I was afraid I'd have to hold you down every time I wanted to steal a kiss. *Snickers again and snags another little kiss from his cheek before leaning back to drape his arms over the back of the couch and cross one ankle over a knee*
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:07 pm
May 14, 2008 - Tai and Reiner; lounge of the club
Reiner: I thought it was goddamn distracting... *mutter*
Tai *purr* Not in a bad way. >3
Reiner: *looks away and makes a rather sour face, but blushes, making a noncommittal sound* Maybe.
Tai -*dramatic voice (see: Ayame) He admits it! Oh Reirei, your walls are crumbling before me, I am allowed admittance into your personal bubble!
Reiner: *BRISTLES and glares* You overestimate your prowess, Red. I'll not be caught off-guard next time -- you couldn't do it with me fully aware and you know it. *smirk*
Tai - You said it yourself, Reirei. You'd be willing to try that little stunt again. *Wicked grin* I'll be gentle, I promise.
Reiner: Stop calling me Reirei, and I never said that. *mutter, blush* Know how i didn't bite you? I'll do it next time.
Tai - *Lights up* Ooh, you promise? I must say I was a slight disappointed last time. It's a date, then, Reirei! *blows a kiss, pointedly ignoring the boy's request.*
Reiner: *sighs, shoulders slumping in some defeat* You're an idiot, Red. *says it, trying to suppress the twitch at the corners of his lips that threaten a grin*
Tai - Oh, but would you have me any other way? *Murmers, voice sliding like honey*
Reiner: Who says I'm having you any way at all? *deadpan stare, pretending he's not affected*
Tai - Now, look who's talking about 'having'. I was referring to you liking my personality as my newfound aquaintance, but now that you mention it.... *Lets a twisted smirk grace his features*
Tai doesn't skip a beat, but I headdesked at Reiner's comment and laughed.
Reiner: *throws up his hands and snorts* You're the pervert, I didn't damned well mean it like -that-! *scowls with his cheeks heating in a blush, looking away because he's lying*
Tai - *attitude change! Back to Ayame-fied dramatics!* Oh but look! At the very thought of another kiss from yours truly, your features glow a delicate pink! *Flourishes a hand to ghost the backs of his fingertips along Reiner's cheek*
Reiner: I wonder if it would help to ignore you when you talk like that. *glares and bares his teeth a bit, swatting at Tai's hand*
Tai - *Snorts, reverting back to his normal self* Does ANY problem go away when you just ignore it? *laugh*
Reiner: No, but it might work this time. If I can't hear you, you can't annoy me. *mutters*
Tai- I wasn't annoying you the other night. >3 *devilish grin*
Reiner: *deflates a bit in a huff, then finally says, crossing his arms* You also weren't talking so goddamned much! *crisply*
Tai - *Turns feral, orange eyes on the boy, eyeing him suddenly as if he were prey,* I don't have to talk anymore. *Deftly pushes Rei back into his seat, one hand over his arms to lock them to his chest as he swings a leg about to straddle the boy* Not a single... word.. *Smirks, leaning close*
Reiner: *his eyes widen and his breath catches a little, half-stunned at the speed with which he finds himself pinned beneath Tai. He swallows hard, shaking his head and looking up at him a bit like a deer staring into oncoming traffic* I -- didn't mean this! *a little thrown off-kilter; he'd been getting a nice sulk up*
Tai - *Purring into the boy's ear like velvet on the inside of your skull* Mmm, but you did, I think. Je pense que vous voulez un baiser de moi, vous avez peur pour le montrer. Vous ne demanderez pas. * a hand passes through his hair, the other hand slipping from his arms to be replaced by the weight of Tai's chest. *
Reiner: *he shuddered a bit at the sound of that voice in his ear, swallowing hard, his pulse picking up at the pressure of the warm chest, and he clung a little with the hand he could free, his eyes half-lidded after a moment* All I wanted was you to... to be quiet -- *he protested rather hotly, his voice crackling a bit, but he didn't seem to be fighting hard at all, just squirming beneath him*
Tai - Oui, *He continued in the soothing tone, voice now thickly accented from the french* but can you think of a more effective way for me to be quiet than to be speaking in barely a whisper to your ear? *He lays a light kiss upon his ear and nips at the earlobe teasingly*
Reiner: *he gives a thick little sound, closing his eyes after a moment* You're... being quiet I guess... *he conceded it breathlessly, a tic in his jaw jumping a little as he tried to breathe deeply* If you... start in with that dramatic stuff, though... I'm going to shove you off me. *he threatens in a growl*
Tai - *Chuckles low in his chest, and nips again at Rei's ear before planting little kisses and the occasional nibble down his neck.* Promises promises, Reirei. *Having no choice but to curve his back to continue his neat devouring of the tech's neck, Tai allows the release of his other arm and slides both hands over his chest experimentally*I could not hope for more than you have offered thusfar.
Reiner: *he jerked faintly at each little n**, his eyes tightly closed and his throat working. His head falls back against his will* You... damn it. *his hand seizes on Tai's shoulder, nails gripping tightly as his breath hitches again at the stroking of his chest*
Tai - *hisses at the nails digging through his shirt and breathes a hot sigh all the way up to Reiner's ear again.*I was pinning you for this type, but I could only hope and pray. *Out flicks his tongue into the delicately moulded shell, once, twice, then suckling on the lobe. His hands slide up and over his shoulders to come back down over his chest again, slow now and a bit more firm*
Reiner: *he gives a proper moan, though surprised, at all the attention to his ear and the sigh that rushes up his skin -- he holds his breath a moment, having spooked himself with his own reaction* Nn... what the hell... type do you mean? *he mutters it, opening his eyes narrowly, trying to keep still and not arch into the slow slide of hands along his sleek body*
Tai - *Snerks and leans back to brush his lips against the boy's as he responds in a purring whisper, citrus eyes alight under lace lashes.* I won't tell you or you'll stop doing it just to be mean to me. *It almost sounds like a pout. His hands slip over two buds, however, and nails slide tantilizingly in sucession over each to answer the question*
Reiner: *his eyes close and a thick gasp escapes him at that unexpected sensation, his will momentarily cracking and his nails raking down along Tai's shoulder in surprise as he accidentally presses them close again* I can... never get a ******** straight answer... from you..! *he pants it, opening his eyes to glare at Tai again -- though not very effectively*
Tai - *hisses again, his breath catching. He turns his face and ducks to tug with teeth at the other lobe in an attempt to avoid devouring the boy's face in one go.* But you see, if I keep you angry with me, you'll keep doing that -wonderful- thing that I am -so- happy you do. But if I tell you, I may not even get my bite. *Gives an almost stinging n** to the lobe and works his way back to the corner of Reiner's lips with lingering kisses*
Reiner: *he arches at the nipping and tugging, swallowing hard and growling breathlessly, his chest heaving a little* You like -- this --? *he growled it, smiling a little fiercely as he dug his nails into the back of one shoulder, clutching at him the way he wanted to anyway, holding on for dear life. This was -not- a ride he understood, but he knew damned good and well that he was enjoying it even if he didn't want to admit it to himself or to Tai*
Tai - *He groans then, hands pushing up Rei's chest and over his shoulders to grip the back of the couch so hard the supporting beam underneath his fingertips squeaks. His forhead rests briefly on the tech's shoulder as he takes a few deep breaths, steadying himself.* Careful there, gizmo-boy. Looks like you finally figured it out. Knew you were smart.
Reiner: *his eyes widen at the sound of that groan, and wicked mischief glints in his gaze -- he may not know the game, but at least he's figured out one thing -- and damn, that thing has quite delicious results* Good to know I'm not the only one squirming. *he says it in a low mutter, smirking triumphantly*
Tai - *Clears his throat, voice laced with a little bitter edged humour* Glutton for punishment, what can I say. *he straightens, leaning his head back to toss his hair from his shoulders and eye Rei down his nose like a cat with cream.* Tear me up at your own risk, though. I'm not always a gentle pussycat.
Reiner: *he pauses a moment, looking up at Tai with his eyes a little wide and suspicious now that some of the haze of sensation has worn off* You bite too, I'm aware. *he says it as dryly as he can, freeing his hand to brush at his still-flushed ear, watching him and trying to hide the pleasure he took in Tai's ministrations*
Tai - Oh, I won't hurt you. *A wry chuckle rolls its way from his chest* I'm not the type. I might leave a bruise or two, but I'll never leave a mark where it's not wanted, and I'll never hurt you unless asked. I gave you the warning because, all things considered, *with unprecedented speed, he leans close, stopping dead before their noses touch, voice now at a hot whisper* it would be very, very bad of me to pin you down here and have my way with you, when I haven't even stolen my second kiss.
Reiner: *he jumped a bit at how quickly the other nearly struck -- his eyes were wide and slightly stunned as he looked at Tai for a moment, that velvet whisper doing something to things deep inside him, making him feel oddly warm* Nnf... I... yes, it would. *he tried to muster defiance, but it took him lifting his head a little, setting his jaw proudly, to convey any such emotion*
Tai - Pour laisser avec juste un baiser - poétique et très triste ... * Ignoring completely the tech's shift in posture, Tai simply lets his fingers slip up to lace in his hair as his lips press warmly upon Rei's own. The kiss is less fragile this time, but no less warm or kind. Strange, after what had happened, but 'Red' wouldn't have him running for the hills after he'd regained his composure. Better to leave him with something sweeter and less traumatizing.*
Reiner: *he did not want to provoke the other -- his head spun with strange thoughts he'd never entertained about an actual person before, but he meet the kiss willingly this time. Perhaps it is less than eager, but there is genuine pleasure there -- and as he promised, near the end, he carefully nips at Tai's lower lip, reminded despite himself of it*
Tai - *Pleasantly surprised, hooded orbs sparkle as he pulls away. * Catching on fast, I do believe, I do believe. *he nods his approval sagely and snags a quick peck on the cheek before rising from Reiner's lap with a flushed face and a rather disheveled shirt. Amongst other things.* I'd better go before I DO end up ravishing you. *Snickers to himself and mutters, a hand going to his forhead* I am so going to hell.
Reiner: *hastily he stands up as well, on legs slightly wobbly from distraction -- he eyes Tai, taking a deep breath, flushed and bewildered* ... Yeah, you are. *he said it ruefully* And I'm stupid for letting you do this to me, but... *he crossed his arms, feeling a bit vulnerable despite himself, with his hair and clothes rumpled and his face flushed*
Tai - *Mock-frowns and can't help but reach out to wrap an arm about the tech's waist and pull him flush against him.* You don't regret our little escapades already, do you? *An elegant finger traces along his jaw* I'll stop if you ask me.
Reiner: I... I don't regret it. *he muttered it, huffing a bit* If I thought I might I'd not let you catch me... *he said that quietly, brushing at the wrinkles Tai's shirt that he can reach, as an excuse not to look at him*
Tai - Alright, as long as you know. *The hand at his jaw tilt it firmly upward for another rather quick but lingering kiss.* Get out of here before I start spewing french again.
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:11 pm
May 16, 2008 - Reiner, alone in his bedroom
Sweat on his pillows, and Reiner can't sleep; the soft hum of machinery should lull him, but instead it sounds electric, like the low dazing growl before a storm, like a high-pitched whining drone in the back of his head, like the danger sense he forgot to listen to when... when...
He rolls over, closes his eyes again against the faint blue glow of monitors, shakes his auburn tangle of hair from his face and swears. It feels good to swear, to let go of some of the tension vocally. The pillow is flat and he can't muster the energy to fluff it; the pillowcase is clammy. The sheets stick to his legs, tangle like a living thing, and frustration comes.
He is not used to being frustrated.
Something about the memory of French in his ear; something about the feel of warm hands spanning his chest, hot breath up the line of his throat, and oh, lean taut body pinning his, and goddamn but that mouth in places he'd never imagined it would feel so goddamned -nice-. And that nickname, that ******** awful nickname that makes him want to out-and-out punch something, even that weighs heavy in the back of his mind, precluding sleep, precluding any sort of restful venture.
And he seethes, bitterly, wondering if it's worth it. Kisses exchanged for a night of rest, for two nights, a week -- how long until he gives in and lets himself be caught again? Until that danger sense is lulled enough with full nights of sleep that a flash of a grin and a snide remark reels him in?
How long until he gives in and catches -himself- in hand and eases that ache that he thought he'd managed to beat out of himself through long, hard nights of thinking, of rationalization, of throwing mortar shells of reality at his inner defenses until he built up his bunker tall enough and strong enough to hide in for life?
But the walls come tumbling down; the castle is breached and oh, god but the stones are crumbling in such a delicious way that Reiner can hardly hate the damned, beautiful invader, who sauntered in so goddamn casually, so ******** smooth and cool that butter wouldn't melt on the man, only those damned bright eyes looking at him under lashes like dark feathers. Like a crusader, like a sophist come to teach the ignorant, the blade of his words keener than any Reiner can summon to defend himself, and that damned, perfect mouth...
He rolls over again, and wishes the sun would rise already; the sheets are hopelessly tangled, the bed feels like swimming in cloth, his skull has welded itself into a massive leaden ache with annoyance. His pulse pounds at the base of his spine and he tries to cram all of it into a black box in the back of his head, so maybe he can examine it piece by piece, maybe he can rationalize it into a late puberty, maybe he can fix it so that he can get some ******** sleep. Maybe it would be better if he...
He feels like a marionette on the end of some cruel puppetmaster's string as his hand creeps slowly, slowly up along the inside of his bare thigh and his eyes squeeze shut in both heat and shame...
Once can't hurt, can it?
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Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 3:20 pm
May 19, 2008 - Tai and Reiner, lounge of the club
Tai - *sighs, rubbing his forhead as he seats himself on the arm of the couch in the lounge. The sound of his voice in the currently silent club fell flat to his ears, the quiet thickening with his unsettled emotions.*
Reiner: *catches sight of that red hair at damned-near twenty paces, and his stomach flip-flops, half excited and half-nervous. It's been a couple days and yet he tries to be his usual impersonable self as he tries to pass the couch, not letting on -- but his lips twitch, fighting a smirk*
Tai - *Citrus eyes flick up between red tresses and fingers on his forhead, catching sight of Reiner.* No hello for me, cheri? *his voice purrs, but his lips, hidden by his mane, do not smile with his words.* I feel rejected.
Reiner: *he pauses, turning to offer a rather genuine -smile- almost like a gift, at that purring voice* I wondered if you were going to leap on me again, Red... damn, I must be hard to resist.
Tai - *Sighs audibly and extends a hand to the tech with a flourish of elegant fingers* Yes, you are. Sit with me, perhaps? If you have the time.
Reiner: *his smile fades a little and his brows furrow as he takes the extended hand, letting himself be drawn to the couch* Came out here to see you anyhow, Red... *he muttered, now uncertain* What's the matter, huh? Lose that charm overnight or something? *he snarked, unsure*
Tai - *Kisses the back of that hand gently and urges Reiner to seat himself on the cushion beside him. Tai regards him for a long moment before turning to straddle the boy's lap as before. He still holds one hand, and then gestures to be handed the other.* I like to think I haven't lost it, but it isn't right for me to be sugary with you right now. I want to talk to you without teasing you. But why did you come out here for me, before I go further.
Reiner: *He can't help nervousness causing his stomach to flip over; he remains slightly stiff beneath Tai and looks up at him with a caramel-colored gaze, though he gives him the other hand. The smile has gone almost entirely* I... don't know. *he looks away, biting his lip* I guess I... *he sighs heavily, cheeks slightly reddened* You know why I came out here, don't make me say it.
Tai - *Nods slowly and dips his head to bring the backs of both hands to his lips again, expression still sobered.* I'm going to ask you not to come out here looking for me anymore, cheri. *His tone is soft as ever, speaking almost in whispers against the soft skin of Rein's hands.* I won't be here. I can't accept your kisses any more.
Reiner: *his eyes widen a little, and then his brows furrow, fingers twitching a bit at the voice against his hands* ... but... *his voice is questioning, confused* ... why? I... did I do something wrong, Red?
Tai - Non, non, cheri. *He lifs his head and raises one of Rei's hands to his own cheek, depositing it there before mirroring him. Fingertips pass featherlight along one brow and down to hold his cheek* You're wonderful. But I've been... swept up, you might say. And it's very important to me to be true and honest, and if I were to continue with you, it wouldn't be fair to anyone.
Reiner: *he looks a bit like he's just been slapped for a moment, and his stomach flips over* I... so. *he pauses, trying to control his voice as he lets his hand remain where it is, cupping the fair cheek, leaning his face instinctively into the one cradling his* So... because you've been swept up... you're done with me? *he said it almost disbelievingly, though his expression registers no anger, only slight hurt*
Tai - *Time for Tai to look assaulted, eyes blinking at the way his words had been turned. A few moments of silence pass as he thinks.* You're not a thing to be 'done' with, Reiner. I don't see you as an object, so no, 'done with' is not the right way to put it. I am telling you that I cannot share moments like these with you anymore because someone I've known a while and care deeply for has show that they feel the same way. * He gives Rein's hand a little squeeze, pained by the whole ordeal.*
Reiner: *he laughs a little hollowly* I... I let you in... *he murmurs it quietly* ... when that person would not... *his fingers tremble a little* ... and now that that person has condescended to play along with you, you expect me to be okay with having been the one you played with in the interim. I... *he shakes his head, jaw setting, and he swallows hard, sucking in a deep breath like a man sucker-punched, and then he smiles, sadly, after a long moment* Then again... why would I want someone who wants someone else? I'm glad you're happy. *he looks away*
Tai - *Tai takes the tech's thoughts with a downcast gaze. As he feels him look away, he turns the boy's face to him with a gentle movement of the hand on his cheek, his thumb stroking soothingly along it. His eyes raise again as he speaks* Do you... remember when I first kissed you? I said I did not give my kisses to just anyone. I do not lie, Reiner. It's part of who I am. I meant that, and I do not ever give them lightly. I like you. I'm still fond of you, adore you even, because of who you are. And I am sorry that our time was cut short. This is the way things happen, however, and ... I am glad to hear you say that you're happy for me, even if I'm not sure I believe it. You're being too kind to me for what I just put you through. *his hand on Rei's cheek brushes a little hair from his forhead*
Reiner: I... I just don't... *he swallows hard, his eyes more copper than caramel now* This is the way things happen... *he echoes softly* All right. I understand. *he says it without really meaning it, and smiles though his usually-warm skin tone is slightly pale and he sounds a little winded* You... adore me, but that other person is more important to you. So why would you stick with me. *there is very little bitterness in his tone* More fool I for letting you in, huh? And nothing I say is going to change this. *his hand falls, and he shoves it back through his auburn hair, head thudding back against the couch* I'm an idiot for expecting more. Thanks for... for giving me those few nights, though. I'm grateful for that. *he murmurs it all in a quiet, subdued tone, wrestling with his own thoughts, locking away the things he imagined firmly*
Tai - *Tai's brow furrows deeply and he quickly scoops up Rei by the neck and the waist in a puff of cherryalmond and a growl, hugging him tight. His voice strengthens, but does not lose its softness.* Do you regret my affection? Was it so bad to open yourself up, to let someone make you feel wanted and adored? I don't really expect you to like me very much after this, but I'll be damned if I won't try to make things right as I can.
Reiner: *he tenses up a bit, but then relaxes and returns the embrace after a moment, soaking up the warmth and how tightly he's surrounded by Tai's arms, and the pleasant scent* I... no. I don't regret what I let you do, or how I felt, or how I thought you felt. I just... I regret that it's over. *the lump of cold in his chest seems to recede a bit, and he laughs; it doesn't sound quite so empty as before* I just wish it wasn't going to be so hard to find someone that'll make me feel that way again. ********, with the way I act, I guess the chances are one in a million, Red. *he mutters it ruefully into Tai's shoulder*
Tai - You make it sound as if I felt nothing at all. *shakes his head and gives Rei a tight squeeze before pulling away, long fingered hands settling on the tech's shoulders.* I think you discount your own charms, Reirei. *he leans close to set a soft, chaste kiss upon Reiner's lips*
Reiner: *he welcomes the kiss, idly tangling his fingers in that soft, fluffy red hair for a moment, not bristling as he ordinarily would have, but genuinely enjoying it, as it's his last chance. He neglects to say that he dreamed of Tai, he doesn't speak of his misunderstanding, and he doesn't try to hold the kiss, or pursue it for longer than a moment or two -- in fact, he pulls back after a moment, and smiles crookedly, a little lamely* There's... there's a lot of things I am, Red, and a fool's not one of 'em. Neither am I a saint, or a charmer. But I'm glad I let you make a fool of me, and... *he pauses, shrugging* I guess in the end, I'm glad you're happy. Maybe I learned a few things from you. *he sounds sober, if a little quiet* Never had anything I'd miss after only two days, y'know? *the smile widens and he gently removes his hands from Tai's hair*
Tai - *finally returns the smile, though it doesn't quite reach his eyes* Neither have I. *His hand still firmly holds Reiner's, and he brings it up to his lips again. The need to simply hold the boy, drown him in kisses and affection is sublimated with a mighty force of will that even Tai himself was surprised he posessed. * You are not a fool. There are a few in my life that are fools. I pity them. But you? Even I couldn't make you into something like them. You're too good for that, and that's why I admire you so much. Thank you, for opening up to me like you did, and thank you for letting me get close, even if it was only for a little while.
Reiner: There you go, you and that damned silver tongue of yours, Tai. *he smiles almost ruefully at the kiss, letting him speak, watching his face* I know what they mean, when they say 'better to have loved and lost', now. Even if whatever we did wasn't love... *he pauses, then leans up in earnest to press his lips in a kiss without skill to the corner of Tai's mouth* ... I guess I'm better for the knowledge. *he murmured it against his cheek before leaning back* And whoever your person is, they're a lucky, lucky b*****d, you know that?
Tai - *Rubs Rei's hair a bit and nods, his white smile widening a fraction, warming his gaze* Thank you, I'd like to think so, too. *Snickers and slides from Rei's lap to stand in front of the couch, muttering something about needing to get off before he forgot what he came here to do* I would love to still sit with you and talk. I want to know more about you, but I'm leaving it to you. Your call.
Reiner: *he surveys Tai from under his now-rumpled hair, soberly, drawing a deep breath* You know, I can't say I'm happy about this whole bit, still. But... if I can't have you for a lover... I can be happy enough having you as a friend. I won't ask for more.
Tai - You're too good to me, Rei. You really are. *He steps backward, then turns to head for the door, but hesitates before he takes another step.* Thank you. *Tai turns swiftly on his heel to plant one last lingering kiss on Reiner's pout before disappearing through the door of the club and out into the night,*
Reiner: *after the kiss is over, and after the redhead finally departs, he damned-near melts into a heap on the couch* ******** hell. *he looks a bit owlish, rumpled, eyes wide as he peers at the door, before fumbling to his feet and stalking off in the direction of his room* Goddamn it. *he slams the door behind him, retreating into his little cave of technology so he doesn't have to deal with his own confusion*
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