Healing isn't always easy | Eden

Romeo had never been too good at touching himself. Maybe because it wasn't the same as Eden touching him. Had he been spoiled rotten with their intimacy? Yes, very much. So now it felt difficult just riling himself up without his husband there, or at least present in some capacity. The encouragement made the lycan groan as he pressed his head back against the mattress, squeezing his eyes shut as he felt the places where he bruised quite easily stand out and he hadn't really thought of the fact that he wouldn't even be able to see them. In the moment he had actually forgotten that he had no vision for some reason. Perhaps because Eden was so good to him, calming him down and yet riling him up at the same time.
The admittance made his whole body shudder, wishing he could see it, but then there was a suggestion. That they could try again. Romeo stopped touching himself, his hand bumping into the former vampyre's chest, grasping on to the soft flesh. "I would want nothing more," he finally said. He wanted to try, wanted to make it work, because he truly longed for him so much. He was still very loose from when Eden had prepared him, but he did ask for more lube, just to be sure. "Keep telling me what you're doing, what you're seeing," because if he couldn't see then Eden would have to be his eyes in this. He would have to guide him a little, just to make him feel more safe.

The way Eden just explained things to him felt good, it wasn't perfect by any means, but it was clear how much Romeo simply relaxed to hear his voice. Maybe he could've just spoken nonsensical things and it would've still helped him calm down? Though he really liked the way it seemed every word has a purpose, and that no matter what, they told him of a world he could not see. When the fingers were pushed in he moaned, his cheeks flushing red in an instant as he grabbed onto whatever he could of the human. Just needing to touch him, make it tangible to him along with those reassuring words. The praising continued, and Romeo was practically panting at this point, moving his hips to greet the fingers rather slowly, but with intention. He was needy, but it was much more controlled this time around and not overwhelming him too badly.
When the fingers left his body he shuddered, still touching the former vampyre as he started to prepare himself. "Can we just go slow?" He asked, knowing that they always started out slow before going a little crazy. But Romeo just wanted to make it last. He knew that Eden wouldn't be able to just keep going when he came, and so they could maybe stretch it out a bit more. "I just don't want to forget a single thing about how this is going to feel," his words tender as his chest was heaving a bit for the need he had.

Just slow. That was what he needed more than anything. Just to feel it all, let both of them indulge in one another in a loving fashion in this reunion. The pressure was off in that sense, it wouldn't be rough lovemaking, rather something they could take their time with. The warning was nice and Romeo shot his head back against the mattress, moaning vulnerably as the human basically just slid right in. Even if it was taken slow, it was clear he had truly been prepared properly. And Eden seemed to never let him down in that regard, perhaps because it felt so good for the both of them. Romeo held onto his shoulders, just to have an idea of where he was. Hearing his husband moan sent pleasant shivers down his spine, moaning along as they felt a little at a loss for words, at least until Eden asked if things were alright.
"It's more than alright," they admitted in a loving and tender voice, "cazzo, you feel so amazing." Not afraid to moan, but being mindful of how loud he was. It was actually pretty erotic only being able to move slow compared to how they would usually go at it. Not that either were better or worse, but it fit the need they had for one another it seemed. "Grab my hip," wanting to feel how strong his husband was, "only you know how to hold me in place just right." And that wasn't a lie. While as a vampyre he had probably have to restrain himself, it had always been a rather gentle touch. It wasn't a grab that was meant to hold the lycan in place, rather it was to enhance the experience.
"Ah .. ah!" They exclaimed, feeling how they were dripping from their tip already. It surely showed just how needy he was, didn't it? They felt the pleasure so immense now that they couldn't see. Moaning and whining they felt how the human made him ride out his high, panting softly as they pulled him down for a wet kiss. Mostly because he had been drooling a little, but also because he wanted to taste his tongue while feeling him fill him up. They were surely getting to know what was Eden's lovemaking and what had been his trauma. And Eden was so different and gentle that it was clear his body was safe. He even started to relax more, which the human could probably feel. "Jeg elsker deg," they whispered, "speak to me in your native tongue .. it doesn't have to make sense, I just really like hearing you."

Personal canvas? The notion made sweet shivers run down his back, moaning with need as he felt how his quote on quote paint was dragged around. He was panting lightly, cheeks fully flushed as his mouth was open, just moaning as if it was the only thing he could do right now. It became increasingly harder as Eden started to move again, feeling his prostate so sensitive that he had to grit his teeth a little at the sheer pleasure he was experiencing. The only thing that would've made it all better would've been if he could see how the human was reacting to all of this. Of course he could feel it through the skin, but it wasn't the same as watching him that was for sure.
The pause was good, trying to catch his own breath as Eden proclaimed his love for him in a language he couldn't understand, but he knew what he was saying in the sense of how it was being spoken. Romeo felt his eyes water, rather moved by how his husband so effortlessly catered to his needs. Kj-er-lik-het?" he tried repeating a word that he felt like he had heard Eden say before. It sounded good. Like a tingle in his stomach even if he didn't know what the word meant.
As the human began thrusting once more, this time slow but ever deeper Romeo moved his hands up to touch along his skin. It was warm and he could feel some sweat on him as well. It was a very stark difference to how Eden usually felt, but he honestly wasn't put off by it. "Baby," he whined, his body panting for air as he was trying to be calm about it, but he had lost himself a little, "I want you to cum with me." He could feel himself very close, especially because despite how deep Eden reached, he always made sure to rub his prostate just right. He knew it would mean the end of this for now, but it was also very clear that his body was very tired and maybe he was pushing himself a little too far at this point.

Romeo wasn't sure what he liked the best right now. Maybe it was the eager way in which Eden pumped into him, always searching to reach deeper than ever. Maybe it was those sweet sound and moans that made him know that it was truly his husband pushing him towards bliss. Or maybe it was the way that even as a human, Eden strived to give him the utmost of attention by grabbing at his hips, feeling his body up and making everything feel so grounded in that sense. Of course Romeo knew they couldn't keep going forever, but that was the good thing about their relationship, as they usually would be connected sooner rather than later.
The human finally gave in and Romeo felt the rush of euphoria spring from Eden's body and right into his own as he gave in to the pleasure as well. Panting for air, his arms tiredly and maybe a little lazily moved up and around the man he loved so much. "Kj.. kj.." He wanted to say it, but panting and remembering a new word, "elsker." He settled, at least having mastered that word in the sense that it felt more natural to say. Of course he didn't have the same thrilling accent as Eden had, but it didn't change what that word mean to him.
The both of them just laid there, entangled still until Eden had to pull out. And yet even after that did Romeo snuggle up to his husband, keeping close and listening to the thumping of the human's heart. It felt calming as his own heart started to follow the same rhythm. He was just a little carefully moving his hands about his body, appreciating everything that he could feel. He felt so strong to the lycan, but maybe that was also because Romeo might've exhausted himself in this. However he didn't say it, knowing it would make Eden feel bad. "Ti amo, marito mio," he spoke in a soft tone, his body fighting to stay awake, but soon he did succumb to his own exhaustion, falling into a nice and deep sleep.

Everything had genuinely been so good, but right now he felt too tired to stay awake much more. Perhaps he managed to catch a few of his words, but none that would register in his mind. More so sleep took over, a slight smile on his lips at the mutter, but it was perhaps his body's reaction to behind close to the man he loved. Of course when they both had woken up and Romeo had been helped back to his normal room, it was time for goodbyes. Those were the hardest times for the lycan, holding on to his loved one until the very last second. However it got better the more the human visited.

Luckily Romeo's body was still actively fighting the infection, and while his vision had come back completely, he had moments when he could at least see a little, albeit blurry. The doctors called it an unnatural phenomenon, but at least it meant that he could see bits and pieces, even getting to catch a few glimpses of his husband, but never long enough to stabilize the image so to speak.
The day that the lady came instead of Eden, Romeo was rather confused, but the fact that the human had fallen ill and wouldn't get better made the lycan sign out of the facility. While the doctors advised that he shouldn't, he did it regardless, having the lady take him to his husband if she could be so kind to do that.

Romeo shushed his husband, shaking his head no as he leaned down to kiss his forehead as Eden dismissed the lady. He took his time, breathing him in, listening to how weak his heartbeat was. Had it always been this weak? He couldn't recall, but none of it mattered now. "I'm not spending my time in a facility if you're too sick to come visit me," he said rather seriously. No, they were done with facilities, done with it all. He just wanted Eden right now, and focus on him. "Tell me how bad it is," honesty, he needed him to be honest with him, otherwise he would just end up more hurt. It wasn't good. This wasn't how it was supposed to be. The former vampyre wasn't meant to be a human, and it was so clear now. "However bad it is, I'm going to stay by your side; In sickness and in health," he was not budging on that. No, his mind was made up the second the lady had explained the situation.
"How long have you known?" He just needed to know, because he was starting to wonder if he had missed any signs. If he had done something to make the human's illness worse. He sat down by his side, just touching his arm, feeling the emotions he was going through, even if it was pain. Nothing was going to stop him from touching and comforting the man he loved so dearly. "And is there anything to be done about it?"

Romeo listened, feeling heartbroken at the fact that neither of them had seemed to notice. Frankly he felt guilty, but that feeling would do them no good now. He refused to give up on his husband now, and he probably never would. The mention of Eden getting turned into a vampyre instead of being pureblood just felt off. It didn't feel like a proper thing that should need to happen. Romeo took his hand gently in his own, feeling how cold he was so he rubbed the fingers between his palms to get the blood going. "Would your heart be able to push the venom around?" Romeo doubted it, shaking his head no, lifting the hand to kiss it. "I know it's a wildcard, but maybe we should figure out how this happened .. maybe we can reverse it somehow?" He was clinging on to even the smallest sliver of hope at this point. But he also knew that Eden would feel pretty miserable as a turned vampyre. He had always seemed so much like himself as a pureblood, and while he had commendably transitioned into a human, it was still very clear that he wasn't feeling himself as much. "Is there nothing we can do?" He then asked, feeling his heart break just thinking about a world where Eden would no longer be in.

"I do," he confirmed, though he wasn't sure where the former vampyre was going with it. But the lycan would have time to ponder that some other time. His eyes turned soft as his husband urged him to get into bed with him, but he did, mostly because he felt like at this point he couldn't deny him anything. Snuggling up to him, he at least wanted to warm him up so that he could rest more. "You're so cold," he muttered, though it was clear that was a worry and not like when Eden had in fact been a vampyre. That cold was different. This felt wrong. But despite that, he wouldn't just give up in his wish to warm the love of his life, even going so far as to breathe out hot air against his neck kissing him a few places along with it. "Don't worry .. your personal heater is here to help," he smiled, pulling away from his neck to look at him. It was so clear that the love still persisted. That he wasn't going anywhere.

Time passed slow in a hospital, but luckily it was never boring to be around Eden. Talking and sharing thoughts. And Romeo refused to state that the human would ever leave him. Not like that. Perhaps that was why he excused himself out when Eden was in for a treatment. He headed down to the place where he originally had found the pool of blood, turning his head to see the building where he had found Eden in. Heading inside the building, he walked around carefully, searching for anything out of the usual. Anything that could give just a clue or a sliver of hope.

Romeo wasn't really sure what was going through his mind, but seeing all the blood still there didn't make sense. It would've washed away or at least dried up, even parts of it evaporating, but this looked almost as fresh as the day he found him. Either way he looked around until a homeless person stopped him. The hiss made him frown, but then a hope was lit within him. "Years?" He repeated, just to confirm it. If he did, Romeo would waste no time asking questions. "Do you think you could tell me something about the blood everywhere?" He knew it was a long shot, but if this guy had lived here for years, then maybe he had been there the night Eden was changed. "Please, I'll be happy to pay for your information," he said, taking out his wallet where he thankfully had a bit of cash.
"There was a pale man here that I found .. he came in as a vampyre but left changed," that was as far as he could put it. "Did you see if anyone attacked him? If someone was there with him?" He explained the date in question as well as a rough estimate of time. It wasn't perfect, but it at least would narrow it down. "That man is my only family .. and he's very sick right now .. please if you know anything?"

Romeo had really hoped that this would be the way he was going to figure all of this out. If this guy was a witness, then there would be hope for Eden, right? At least he had to cling to that hope, because the doctors weren't being hopeful about all of this. So as the man started to back track, turn blank only to start mentioning some strangers with books and chanting. He frowned, looking more serious at the man this time around. "These men .. were they wearing anything in particular? Like a symbol or a tag?" Romeo was far from an experienced investigator, at least not like this. Finding intel on a business client? No problem. But out here it was almost a completely different world. A world that made Romeo doubt that he would ever get to the bottom of this. Shaking the bad thoughts out of his head he looked to the blood once more, trying to make sense of it all. Symbols? Formations? He wasn't really sure what he was looking for, but his time here was so limited.

Were they wearing anything? The homeless man looked confused. "I dont know what you're talking about." he shook his head. Hadnt the lycan already understood that the man had said that he hadnt seen anyone! Why was he asking questions?! "No one was here." he frowned, shaking his head. Then he began to mutter. About the men that had been there. It had been quite bad. The man they had used for the ritual had been bleeding, and they had used his blood which explained why it was still scattered all over the place, looking as if it had happened yesterday. "Connect the blood, end the chain." he began to mutter as he moved away. "End the chain, reverse the curse." was what he seemed to remember as he sat down in his spot, a distraught expression on his face. "Offer the blood, connect the blood."

The man was clearly affected by something, and yet Romeo felt intrigued. "Connect the blood," he muttered, moving around now that the homeless person was sitting away from him. The lycan took his time to look around, spotting a few places where the supposed chain had been broken, noting them down mentally. "Offer the blood," he narrowed his eyes before he had spotted all of the tiny breaks. This could either go horribly wrong, or maybe help the situation that he was in right now. Unsure why, he lifted his wrist to his mouth, biting down and let his blood run, making sure to patch the breaks in the chain. "Connect the blood," he muttered still rather confused, but he wasn't sure if this was even going to do anything. However bringing Eden here was out of the question. He might pass away before even getting here. No, this was their best bet.

The blood chain acted so strangely, and yet the lycan couldn't look away, moving around to see what was going on. The smell made him cough, turning his head away to not breathe in the smell of decay. His nose was rather sensitive after all. When the glimmer appeared he for some reason felt the urge to run, but he didn't. In fact he simply moved closer, pulling out the vial rather surprised. Blood. And while Romeo wasn't sure what this meant, he at least knew it had something to do with Eden. Looking around, making sure he hadn't missed anything he just took off running. He needed to get to the human before it was too late, keeping a firm and secure grip on the vial. He was fast, faster than a car, and he could really feel how they had gained muscle. While his sight wasn't the greatest, he at least didn't run into anyone or anything. Reaching the hospital he was panting a little, but ascended up to the former vampyre's room.