XMFC/Sorry seems to be the hardest word

[guideshapelead]

Charles isn't surprised to find no sign of Erik when he finally makes it to bed, nor is he surprised to find himself waking up alone in the morning. It's with a heavy heart that he gets himself ready for the day, clear now that Erik's not going to find him and apologise for yesterday's arguments.

He's just about dressed himself when the knock comes at the door, and his sister's barging in before he has so much as a chance to call out. She's talking too, before he can remind her about manners.

"Alex has locked Erik in the drawing room. Do you know how hard it is to lock Erik anywhere? And now you're going down there too, and we're not letting you out until you've got over this little squabble of yours. Really, it's pathetic."

"Raven, there's nothing I want to sa-"

"Tough. Go on. Now."

Charles sighs. Any fight against Raven is always a losing one. He has no choice but to follow her.

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[diecastking]

//First you should work up an appetite//

Erik refuses to break the kiss. He wants to prove to Charles that he finds him exquisitely attractive.

[guideshapelead]

//What's gotten into you?// Charles marvels, surprised by the intensity of Erik's kisses. He appreciates that they've fought, but still, he's starting to worry he'll run out of oxygen in a minute.

[diecastking]

//I love you//

Erik breaks the kiss for air, before returning for a second.

[guideshapelead]

//I... love you too// Charles has to fight even to get the thought out as Erik's lips are back at his, feeling as though he's drowning in the other man's affection.

[diecastking]

Erik punctuates his words with kisses:

//I love you more than breakfast//

[guideshapelead]

Charles laughs and lets himself be kissed for a moment longer, before forcefully pulling away.

//I love you more than breakfast. And breakfast more than seizures.//

[diecastking]

Erik pulls away, knowing that he has to be sensible about Charles' health.

//Fine. But I love you more than everything. Just so we're clear, liebe//

[guideshapelead]

//I know// Charles promises.

//I'm sorry//

[diecastking]

Erik kisses Charles' hand. //Don't, Charles. It is behind us//