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 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."

[petty_dabbler]

John smiled softly, touched by that.

"I didn't mean fir this to happen," he admitted.

[sweet_alwyn]

"I didn't either. I've never... I've never done this," Alwyn said awkwardly.

[petty_dabbler]

"I know," he said. "It's alright. It's good. Right? Exciting."

He kissed him again, just softly, then kissed his forehead.

[sweet_alwyn]

"It's frightening, but good," Alwyn nodded, closing his eyes as he exhaled softly.

"What happens now?" he asked, since he genuinely didn't know. But if they were in love, surely something changed. Surely things would be different now.

[petty_dabbler]

"You can tell people you have a boyfriend," he said softly. "And we keep learning each other."

[sweet_alwyn]

"I've never had a boyfriend," Alwyn replied. "I wonder what Corbin will say."

[petty_dabbler]

"Maybe he'll be happy for you," he replied.

Probably not. John was no one's ideal choice.

[sweet_alwyn]

"I don't doubt he'll be happy. I just think he'll be shocked. Confused, perhaps. I've always said I'd no interest in love," Alwyn admitted.

[petty_dabbler]

"I don't think I made the best impression," he admitted.

That was the least of it. He was old. He was broke. He had a record. He was no catch.

But Alwyn loved him, just as he was.

Everyone else could fuck off.

[sweet_alwyn]

Alwyn let out a content sigh, nuzzling at John's neck. For a while he was quiet, wanting nothing more than to enjoy this moment.