While Dimitri had hoped he would deepen his relationships with Byleth and Dedue both here, he admits he hadn't anticipated it being quite like this. Far be it from him to complain, however, when he's warm, content, and able to kiss them both to his heart's content. At the same time, even! Who could have imagined.
He's come a long way from the bumbling, awkward man he was at the start. There's still room for some confidence in there yet but he thinks, as he leans in to press a kiss to Byleth's shoulder, he's getting there. He presses up against Byleth from behind since Dedue is manning the front of him. It's difficult to say what spurred them on to sandwich their once professor in such a way but-
He hardly seems to be complaining either. "I think," Dimitri starts, propping himself up on arm to look over the top of Byleth and at his dear friend, "the professor is overdue for being taken care of instead of taking care of us. What do you say, Dedue?"
When Dedue had first stepped foot in this brave new world, he would have never imagined that he could have this-- both Dimitri and Byleth, their love and desire. There's nothing lovelier than being able to wake up in the morning to both of their sleeping faces, to kiss them whenever they please, to hold them during the night.
Nothing lovelier, save perhaps these times when they are abed together.
Dimitri is behind their dear Professor, Dedue at the front of him, propped up on the pillows of their bed-- Byleth is pressed lovingly up against his chest, held securely there. Dedue raises his gaze from Byleth's face to up over his shoulder, where Dimitri has propped himself, and meets his eyes. After so many years of knowing each other, they barely need words to communicate anymore, and Dimitri can surely read the agreement in his eyes.
"Would you like that, Professor?" he asks, tipping Byleth's face up to steal a short kiss from his lips. "Shall we take care of you?"
Honestly, when he had arrived, if you had told him that he would be nestled between Dimitri and Dedue like this, he'd have laughed bitterly. Erku had soured him so acutely it took more time to heal than he could have imagined, but this? Oh. This is lovely. This is already wonderful and then-
Then Dimitri makes that suggestion, and Dedue kisses him and agrees.
Would you like that, Professor?
Be blinks for a moment to just. Kind of process it. Reaching back for Dimitri's hand, and pressing another kiss to Dedue's warm lips. Is he the luckiest man to ever exist? Possibly. Probably yes. Very yes.
Excuse him while his brain shorts out for a minute.
Professor. Dedue has informed me that it seems we've arrived from the same location, if different times. I would very much like to discuss this with you and-
[For as polite and proper as that started out... he sighs softly now, voice growing concerned.]
And make sure you're alright. The Island is rarely kind to it's inhabitants and... I can only imagine how... certain information must have affected you, no matter what timeline you hail from.
[Imagine, Blaiddyd-Hresvelg being a thing to be dumped on the professor. Oof.]
[ Although fairly hungover, she felt that video would be more authentic than text. Or even just her voice- Look at her! She's come such a long way, hasn't she?
Anyway. The morning after she livestreamed his fight, Byleth gets a call from Rose. ]
Hey, dude. Sorry about, like, airing your beef with that guy all over the network. I just... I'd had one too many Mojitos at that point and, I dunno', it seemed like it was all in good fun until after the fact.
Well, hey- In that case, it was super sexy of you.
[ She's just going to throw that out there, okay. In fact, there might be a bit more obvious 'pep in her step,' so to speak, that he's free to pick up on. ]
I've got some nice stills from the video if you ever wanna' look back on it all.
Super sexy. Do you realize how hot throwing down for someone else's honor is?
[ Honestly, she's a little jealous! Of course, Charlie wasn't here for anyone to deck him in the face so... Ah, well. She'll have to live vicariously through Corrin having hot men willing to throw down for him. ]
He deserved it, in that case, and I'm glad I memorialized it.
For that, he's more than glad. While the man had worried about Byleth in the beginning, he's more than happy to dispel any anxieties or worries he might have now about being unloved.
"Really," Dimitri echoes easily, mouth now finding the slope of Byleth's bare shoulder once more as his fingers twine with his. He can't fault the professor for needing a moment to gather himself in the face of... all of this. Admittedly, it'd been a lot for Dimitri in the beginning himself. But now? Now, it feels as natural as anything else and he's more than happy to be here for him. For both of them.
"So polite, too," Dimitri can't help but tease, lightly. "We can't refuse such an earnest request, can we?" Dimitri certainly can't, playful growl passing his lips as teeth scrape against Byleth's fair skin. He knows that out of them, he tends to be the most... enthusiastic.
Hmn. Was less of an honor thing and more of a... punishing someone for absolutely unacceptable behavior. But thank you, I'm glad. I would do the same for you, but unfortunately I can't clothesline Charlie from here.
Just know that I would beat him bloody for you.
[ He really does mean that. Like. A little scary serious there. ]
That's exactly what I mean! Someone was mean to Corrin so you decked that person in the face. Amazing. It's what everyone dreams of. [ Not everyone is you, Rose, please.
And- Hm. That is a little more serious than he usually seems but you know what? She can respect the intensity. ]
I know you would and I appreciate the thought. Anyway, sorry for also not calling sooner. Ended up, uh. Having to deal with something unexpectedly.
I have claimed a small building in the city. There's not much here just yet but it should be comfortable enough.
[And there's an address attached something that looks like the front was intended to be some sort of spa maybe? Not that there's much of anything to make it functional. ]
[ It still feels a little surreal but she figures Byleth should know- ] Seteth's here. He remembers Erku, too, so I spent some time filling him in on things.
[ While he filled her in other ways, hey-o. ]
So, I'll probably be staying at the beach house for a bit? Until we figure things out.
Yeah, I... I still almost can't believe it? Feels too good to be true.
[ It is. And she is happy about it, of course, but the mention of Byleth being a 'stand-in' strikes a painful chord. Oh, that's... Hm. It wasn't how Rose had wanted him to feel; truthfully, it isn't how she feels but she hasn't done a good job of conveying that. Has she?
'What do you want?' she'd ask, if she were a braver person in these matters. ]
Of course, I want to. I'm sure- [ A pause as she catches herself about to say 'we'll see you soon' and course corrects. ] -I'll be back around before you know it.
Good morning, Byleth! 💕 Ocean told me about "selfies" ... They're pictures of your "self" that you can send to people. I don't look too good right now since I just woke up, but I really wanted to try it! And to show you the effect you have on me, heehee!
Every day I keep waking up smiling like this since you told me your feelings It's starting to really hurt my face! Not that I'm complaining though 😊 I hope you have a nice morning, I can't wait to see you. 💕🥰🌷🌼
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