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[waiting for byleth to arrive is both nerve-racking and exciting; the former because he is still worrying about how his little cabin looks, even though he's done his absolute best to keep it clean, spruce it up with flowers here or there, and has decorated the exterior with his multitude of collected seashells that are lined up neatly just outside the door leading off onto the small patio.

most times, the door is open, and now isn't any exception, regardless of his flitting about inside the home while hoping he's prepared enough for whenever his guest does arrive.

lan sizhui's only entertained people a few times here, all of which weren't for reasons why he's planning for byleth's arrival; it's different, trying to set the mood, as it were, and he sometimes wonders if there's any way to learn how to do this easier or if he's stuck rolling with the punches instead. either way, he doesn't mind it whatsoever? oh, and let's not forget, byleth did volunteer to help him clean up afterward, so there's really a silver lining at the end of everything!

—which, he's realizing, isn't even including what's to come once byleth does show up. letting his thoughts drift toward that while he's pacing about helps somewhat, lessening the lingering tension in his shoulders, although he has most definitely started blushing in his ears when stopping to consider just how long they'll be, ah, busy with each other.

at least, by the time byleth probably shows up, sizhui has procured a spot on the living room floor and is thumbing through some slightly less inappropriate book he'd collected from the library.]

[ This looks like the place. As he climbs the steps and peers in the open door, that's confirmed. Not entering yet, he knocks on the door frame lightly, a basket in one hand. ]

Hey there. I'm coming in.

[ Politely, he steps out of his boots before crossing the threshold. The basket is full of a few goodies. Some shortbread biscuits, a bushel of dried lavender, a few other fresh cut flowers, and some sachets of dried tea leaves. ]

Your home is lovely.

[his attention is immediately drawn toward the knock, expression brightening when a familiar voice follows the noise.]

Byleth, hello! [the book gets gently set aside, sizhui clambers upright and hurries to meet the other man halfway, a grin having overtaken his face at the realization his friend has made it alright.] Ah... [he trails off momentarily, one hand outstretched in an offer to relieve byleth of his basket if he likes. (perhaps sizhui's also curious about what's in there, but manners first!)

after it dawns on him that he hasn't answered yet, he softly clears his throat and,] Thank you. It's still missing a few things here and there, but I'm hoping to regain items to fill the space soon enough.

Well, hopefully I can help with that.

[ DIRECT AS EVER, BYLETH. He hands off the basket with a smile. ]

There's some tea and snacks in There. If you'd like we can relax and chat first... or after. Hm. Really, whatever makes the most sense to you.

[frankly, sizhui wouldn't want it any other way (and if there ever comes a time where it's different, he'll have lots of questions). byleth's straightforwardness really balances out with sizhui's somewhat shyer demeanor currently, though that'll be ancient history once they've gotten started.]

I'm certain you'll be able to, [he reassures, taking the basket and gingerly carrying it all the way to the kitchen to set down.

he sneaks a peek, because of course he does, but he's quick to return to byleth, grinning all the while.] I suppose . . . it would make the most sense to have tea and snacks afterward? To bring our energy levels back up and rehydrate. [however, he has made absolute certain they have plenty of water available to them throughout this whole encounter too.]

That sounds like a perfect plan.

[ When he does return, Byleth steps into his space, sliding his hands around his waist. He's not shy about getting things started. ]

Well. Shall we retire to the bedroom then?

Terrific, then afterward it is!

[which is good, since sizhui isn't hesitant to put his arms around byleth's shoulders in turn, though his ears do pinken at how close this immediately brings them.] Absolutely, but I do hope you don't mind climbing a ladder, though.

[he gestures toward it then motions up to the ceiling above them.] My bedroom is up there. If you prefer, I could float us instead?

Float...?

[ He gives a slow head-tilt. ]

What do you mean? I guess that is the obvious choice because now you have me very curious.

Mm-hmm! I'll float us up there then, I don't mind.

Just hang onto me, okay? [and as soon as he's sure byleth's holding on like he said, sizhui uses the smallest amount of qi to lift them both into the air, making sure not to go too high or use a lot of energy, lest he accidentally tosses them both into the ceiling.]

[ As if he needs an excuse to get close... he gladly holds on and that grip tightens considerably when he feels his feet leave the floor as they ascend. He can't help but flail just a tiny bit. ]

Ah!

[ It's brief, but somehow that seemed to catch him off guard. When his feet are on the floor again he turns to the other man with surprise. ]

That's an amazing power you have.

[look, that's a completely fair reaction to hovering off the ground, so sizhui won't judge. actually, he lets out a soft laugh following byleth's reaction, but he holds him tighter, making sure he won't drop or anything else unfortunate like that.

once they're up in his loft room, he sets them back down, leaning to gently bump their foreheads together in an affectionate little gesture.]

Thank you, I'll have to show you my other abilities sometime.

Indeed you will...

[ He's easily drawn back into the affection, and he takes that chance to lean in and kiss him. Chaste at first, a hand smoothing some of his hair behind his ear. Finger lightly tracing the shell of it as it passes. ]

Well then. Where were we?

[and sizhui shifts to meet the kiss, letting it stay modest for now, though he can't resist shivering when byleth tucks some hair behind his ear, a soft little sigh passing his lips at the lingering finger.]

About here, [he murmurs, tightening his arms slightly and walking them backwards to the blanket pile nearby.] Sorry, I don't have a proper bed yet, but this is still quite comfortable.

Not to worry at all.

[ He sinks to the makeshift bed with the other man, leaning in to kiss him again, slow and easy. He's clearly in no hurry, though he does pull that slender frame against him more firmly. His tongue sliding against his lips, coaxing him to part them for him. ]

[byleth says not to worry but, unfortunately, sizhui is concerned about how people might view his current living situation despite knowing he isn't the only one still working toward fancying his cabin up.

thankfully, it's not what he's worried about once they both have lowered, settled onto the blankets and byleth's moving to kiss him again. he meets this one just as enthusiastically, an arm still hooked around byleth's shoulders while the opposite hand lowers, drifts along his chest then cinches in his shirtfront. his lips do part, albeit a little shyly, his tongue-tip darting forward to meet the other male's before withdrawing somewhat, urging him to kiss deeper.]

[ He gladly takes the hint, dominating the kiss a little, but he doesn't think his his partner minds all that much. Hands sliding beneath the soft folds of cloth, searching out skin as he drags his lips against the other man's neck.

Fingers eventually find the soft peak of a nipple to play with. He makes sure Sizhui has time to appreciate how lovely sword calloused fingertips feel against sensitive spots. ]

Mmm... I think- [ He interrupts himself with another kiss to that wonderfully soft neck. ] Perhaps you should get undressed for me.

[sizhui doesn't mind at all, of course, considering it was he who'd incentivized the idea. those hands disappearing into his clothes and moving along bare skin weren't anything he'd suggested, but he also isn't bothered by that, either. in fact, he encourages it as well, faintly tipping his head to the side and exhaling a soft sigh when byleth's mouth moves down his neck.

after byleth locates a nipple, his breath catches, upper-half pressing up into the touch and his eyelashes fluttering as his vision swims momentarily.

he deliberately blinks a few times to at least halfway regain his composure, then he slants a sideways glance toward byleth, unable to keep from smiling.] Perhaps, hm? Would you prefer to keep kissing me while I do or would you rather watch?

[ The question gives him pause. There are merits to both... oh decisions. His mouth draws a tight line as he considers it before going back to the business of kissing his neck. ]

While I kiss you, if you please. I prefer to be a more active participant.

[ After all, why settle to just watch someone with your eyes when you can watch them with your hands, your lips, and your tongue as well? ]

[good decision, he thinks, because he much prefers that option too, but does also understand the perks of both; one means more interaction with their partner and another is letting the anticipation build up to doing just that while enjoying a striptease.]

Perfect, then you keep right on doing what you're doing. [and he'll handle everything else— which is a lot in some sense, but as someone who's well-versed in handling every single layer, he can get himself undressed lickety-split. still, sizhui takes a little extra time removing the sash around his narrow waist, slipping free of the more gossamer-styled outer robe and removing each band from both his wrists, his head nudging against byleth's here or there for further encouragement.

as soon as he's not preoccupied with undressing, byleth better be prepared for sizhui's hands (and mouth) too, then.]

[ While he undresses, Byleth follows every new patch of skin revealed to him with his lips, kissing and sucking little bruises into the pale skin. He takes a few seconds to start undoing his own clothes, just here and there. Hopefully making things easier.

He's far more interested in touching that wonderfully smooth skin. Catching a nipple between his lips and teasing it with his tongue until its hard. He coaxes him down to lay, allowing that moment to finally shuck his own shirt and tug off his trousers and smallclothes. ]

[with each layer that comes off, more skin is revealed, up to the point there's a good amount of collarbone and chest showing once he's reached his underclothes. sizhui only needs one hand for that, which he uses to undo the little ties holding his shirt together near his hip, leaving his upper-half completely bared while the opposite hand twists and plucks at byleth's loosening clothes before veering off to touch whatever skin he can find.

he reaches for his headband too, pushing it up onto the top of his hair first then carefully sliding it free and setting it aside, leaving him briefly preoccupied and totally caught off-guard when byleth's mouth closes around one of his nipples. an abrupt gasp escapes before he's able to stop it, his cheeks flaring shortly thereafter at how embarrassingly sensitive (and suddenly hard) he is, but he doesn't hesitate with letting himself lay back, both hands dropping to untie his pants and shove them down off his hips.] We might not even get past foreplay the first time if you keep using your mouth like that.

Hm. What's the rush? We're both endurance types, aren't we? Don't hold back. I'll show you just how good my mouth can be.

[ He answers in his usual soft tone before lavishing the other nipple with the same loving attention, his hands roaming over that beautifully soft skin. True to his promise, he is rather apt at using his mouth. Kissing and nipping his way down from there until he's pressing his tongue against the rise of his hip bone.

He doesn't hesitate in letting his lips graze along his shaft before sinking it between them, easing himself down to the hilt. ]

[sizhui's mouth opens to remark on how he would've thought they'd get further during their first go-around, but all that actually comes out is another shaky sigh as byleth finds his other nipple. he does everything within his power to not squirm, his own sword-roughened fingertips finding byleth's shoulder and clutching, although he loosens up when the other man begins drifting down, dragging along his neck then eventually threading through his hair.] Point made, [he acknowledges.] And I hope you know I'm fully expecting it now.

[even if he doesn't have to exactly wait or anything, considering how quickly byleth moves along his body, leaving kisses, wet spots with his tongue and marks with his teeth. he's mid-way through inhaling again whenever byleth's mouth finds his cock, which earns a soft ah! and he squeezes his eyes shut, head tipping back as he cinches his fingers a little tighter in his hair for further encouragement.]

[ The soft sounds and fingers tightening in his hair does earn a pleased sound from Byleth as he swallows around him. Oral is one of the only areas he likes actually showing off in. He knows he's good at it, and he enjoys indulging his partners. Making himself comfortable as he settles in, he takes his sweet time in the actual main event. Mouth working along his shaft for a few passes before he backs off a bit, focusing on teasing more with his tongue and lips. Pressing wet kisses down the length, keeping it pressed firm against them with one hand before licking his way back up. Every time he falls into rhythm, he changes it. Flitting between light teases to taking him down all at once again.

He does his best to keep his gaze set up on the man's face though, content and entirely comfortable making absolute unwavering eye-contact. ]

[immediately after realizing what he's done, his hand loosens and he smooths over byleth's hair, hoping he hadn't lost too much control, but he's quick to bring the opposite hand around and thread them both back through the strands following that swallowing motion. sizhui's sure he's blushing furiously by now, though he doesn't even know the half of it; from hairline to collarbone, he has turned bright red, unable to keep his eyes while byleth starts working him over. he tries desperately to hold still too, teeth sinking into his lower lip in an attempt at muffling himself when his partner graces him with those kisses before taking him back in.]

Byleth, I— ah— [he hesitates after reopening his eyes, briefly meeting byleth's gaze before somehow flushing darker, tilting his head back and huffing a sigh. as much as he wants to keep watching, sizhui cannot bring himself to do so again just yet.]

action; it's a marathon

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