John and Alwyn

[petty_dabbler]

John had taken half the day off from cleaning to go to the children's ward to put on a magic show. He had his rings and handkerchiefs and disappearing balls and coins. Best of all, though, he had a tiny white bunny that was quite content in his pocket.

He started in the common room, then went from room to room to the kids that couldn't get out of bed.

"We appreciate you doing this, John," the head nurse told him.

"Don't mention it," he replied.

He was heading out to go home when he thought Alwyn might still be on the floor so he made a pass through neurology before catching the train.

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[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn rolled closer, settling in against him.

"I just hope no one tries to call me in early tomorrow."

[petty_dabbler]

"Turn your phone off. Fuck 'em," he replied, only kind of joking.

"Stay in bed with me."

[sweet_alwyn]

"If they need me, they need me," Alwyn replied, though he did slip an arm around John's middle to hold on.

[petty_dabbler]

"I know," he replied softly as he gathered him up.

"It's nice to thing about, though. Just...fuck it."

[sweet_alwyn]

"Go to sleep," Alwyn smiled, kissing John's cheek.

[petty_dabbler]

John settled in and peppered him with little kisses for a minute before settling in close and closing his eyes.

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn wanted to sleep in, but habit wouldn't allow it. As a result he was up at six sharp, laying beside John and just watching him.

It felt like a rare treat, having the time and access to just watch the other man, to enjoy him like this. This moment, to him, was precious. Something to treasure. His hand lingered on John's hip, holding on lightly.

[petty_dabbler]

John slept like the dead, until he didn't. Until he simply opened his eyes to find Alwyn awake.

"Good morning," he said drowsily.

[sweet_alwyn]

"Sorry, I didn't intend to wake you," Alwyn said softly.

[petty_dabbler]

"You didn't," he promised, moving in for a soft kiss.

"It's just time to wake up."

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn returned the kiss and dared to settle in closer.

"I like this, waking up with you," he said softly.

[petty_dabbler]

"You're pretty in the morning," he smiled, nuzzling close. "And warm."

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn blushed, ducking his head and hiding his face against John's shoulder.

[petty_dabbler]

"And you smell good," he continued, moving his hand to push under his shirt to feel his skin.

"And you feel good..."

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn blushed even redder, kissing John so the compliments might stop.

[petty_dabbler]

John seized the opportunity and kissed him tenderly, tongue flicking at his lips to beg entrance. All the while, his hand skimmed lower to hold his hip.

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn was always just a bit unsure when things started to get intimate. There would often be a hit of hesitation here and there. However, after a moment he'd ease into it.

[petty_dabbler]

John snogged him lazily, enjoying his taste and smell.

"You're so soft," he whispered as he caressed Alwyn's back.

[sweet_alwyn]

"You feel like home," Alwyn replied quietly, the words shy and maybe even slightly nervous.

[petty_dabbler]

John's heart clenched and he had to swallow hard to loosen it again.

He moved in for another soft kiss.

"I love you," he whispered against the young doctor's lips.

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn went still for a beat, as if he needed to process that.

"I love you too," he said after a moment.

[petty_dabbler]

He melted onto another kiss, slow and longing. Holding him close, John was well aware he had no right. He would only corrupt the kindest man he'd ever met. He never should have said it.

But he didn't regret it.

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn returned the kiss, slightly overwhelmed by it all. He'd never been in love, and for a moment he worried he'd said the wrong thing. What if he wasn't in love? What if he was and John wasn't- He was just saying what people said.

He knew he felt something though, that John made him feel things he hadn't before, and he clung to that as he kissed the other man again.

[petty_dabbler]

John reached up and cradled his face, kissing him deeper. He began to stir and squirmed closer to him.

"I love waking up with you," he murmured. "The mornings are so much better."

[sweet_alwyn]

"I feel that way too," Alwyn confessed. "You make my days better."