An Adventure Back Home

After dinner and showing the Thief around a bit, Love was feeling a little better about their stay here. It was admittedly nice being able to walk around freely, despite the short moments when they would simply pull him in to hug gently. It was sweet and enjoyable, but he could already hear the servants when they passed by spreading the rumors like wildfire. Seriously, they hadn't even sat down for dinner yet, was there nothing else to talk about here? It had been hard enough trying to avoid his parents' pointed questions about when they had met, or dancing around how he felt for their new guest.

"Perhaps I should simply hide you away in my room till it's time you leave.." he mused out loud with a sigh. While he doubted that was something Thief was against, he was already expecting a flirty response. There was still breakfast and lunch tomorrow, something he was sure everyone but himself was looking forward to. It was more stressful than he thought trying to keep a low profile at his own table. Full from dinner however, he was ready to unwind now that they had reached his room, turning to his companion as he opened the door. "It was a pleasure getting to spend more time with you Thief, and thank you for walking me back. Shall I call someone to lead you to your room or are you fine on your own?"

“Hiding away would be no fun though, I enjoy wandering the halls with him in hand.” Spinning Love a bit, Thief was enjoying his stay in the upper class estate as a guest and not a lurking menace. The small whispers that kept circulating were all the more fun, happy to give them a small little show if that’s what they desired. “Though it you really wanted to hide in the room with me, I’m sure I could make exceptions just for you~”

Alas, the walk came to an end. Love bidding his farewells and asking did he need any help finding his own room, but Thief was still full of his gay antics as he smiled at the other. He could say he simply adored how trusting Love’s parents were, all too excited when he commented he had spent plenty of nights in the same bed as Love so there was no need to worry about another room.

“We’ll be sharing a room tonight, it’s just so much nicer having a sleeping partner. Don't you agree?” Getting a confused look at first, he pointed into the room where his bags were waiting on the sitting couch as requested. He had told the workers he'd unpack his things once he had the chance and to not worry about it, and they listened so well to directions.

Ah how that smile of Thief's made his heart whirl up in all sorts of ways. None of them bad, but some of them in suspicious anticipation like now. Not that he had to wait long, following the finger pointing back at the bags laying abandoned on a couch. Had everyone lost their marbles in this household save himself? How could they trust someone they never met so easily!

Sure, he might not have helped with all the stories of fun and adventure he went or happened upon thief at, but... er.. that wasn't his fault! Hells what has set in motion. Turning back to the other with that bit of fluster showing already, Love was doing an admittedly good job keeping in character. "I see... Then, if you'd give me a moment, I'll be right back." Closing the door louder than he anticipated, he shouted back an apology while hurrying to check everything over. Moving some more curious outfits further back in the closet, flipping a few books on the shelf to their spines didn't show, but most importantly, grabbing up the diary left out on his writing desk to lock back under the trap door built into it.

The last one taking a little longer, Love tried to stand up too quickly when he heard the door already opening again. "Kyeh! Ow, I did tell you I'd be right back! It's quite rude to barge in on a lady you know." Well, at least he managed to close the compartment again as he rubbed the top of his head. Moments when he missed the horns hidden away by a magic ring.

With the door slammed on his face, Thief could only hum as this wasn’t his normal response received BUT he would be a good little demon and wait. Granted he was only going to wait a little,a minute or two later he let himself on in as he figured that was plenty of time for love to do whatever he was doing. Quieting a laugh as he seen the other jump upon door swinging open, he at least stayed in the doorway while watching Love dust himself off and return to his feet. He had a few guesses on what he could be doing, hiding away those precious things, but he was sure he’d be more entertained by something else tonight.

“It’s also rude to keep a guest waiting. There’s no need to hide your precious secrets, I’m sure there will be someone or something there to keep me preoccupied tonight.” Thinking about it, he did desire a bath once they were away from peeping eyes. “Anyways, is it _safe_ to come in? I’m full and I do desire some lay time with a special someone. Maybe after a bit of a bath together?” Turning his head to see some peering heads watching around the corner, he turned back to Love with that devious smile as he spoke a little louder. “Maybe after our bath together we can lay together, whisper sweet nothings to one another, snuggle together.” Hearing a gasp, he couldn’t help but laugh as someone was off to spread more rumors.

Tapping his foot now that he was dusted off and wrinkle free again, Love was oh so tempted to simply tell Thief it wasn't safe. No matter how much of a gremlin they were, they were fairly good about keeping to any harsh lines he drew, plus there was a promise to vaguely behave while it was still today to fall back on.

Staring up at the louder than average gremlin, however, he was about to ask what sort of meaning he was supposed to be picking up from mapping out their more romantic evenings when the gasps and chuckle clued him in just fine. "Youuu.." Crossing his arms for a moment, embarrassment over future struggles covered his face, but he kept it in without a single flail at the entertained guest. "Alright, come inside. I'll prepare the bath while you unpack."

Giving in with a sigh, it was far better to have them join him at this point then start broadcasting the more private moments they indulged in together.

Leaning on the doorway, Thief acted as if he was thinking while he rubbed his face. He was, but not about anything innocent. Oh no, his head was swimming with many other devious thoughts, one he was going to put into action right at that moment. “Oh but darling, are you sure? I could give you some time to maybe hide more of those _private items_, it would be a shame to ruin any surprises.” Seeing those peeking eyes again, he had to say this was quite the fun activity.

“Maybe I can stand here and just think about all the things that will happen after our bath _together_. Even with the towels wrapped around us it will be quite cold, and it's such a strange sensation to put clothes on after. Maybe we can just lay in bed, let the air dry us, skin touching skin.” Pulled inside, Thief couldn’t help but enjoy teaching Love that little bit. “Alright, alright, I’ll behave.” Closing the door, he stroked Love’s face and gave him a few smaller kisses now that they were in private. Rubbing his thumb over the warm face as his expression softened to one of more loving and full of adoration. “You look very pretty by the way, though I do miss your pretty horns.”

"Who told you about those??"

Quick to drag Thief in, Love was blushing all the way up to his ears. They were already making up for being such a gremlin with those sweet kisses he couldn't deny, but sometimes he wished he didn't give into them so readily. That look when they finally met eyes again was the real killer though. Nuzzling into Thief's chest to hide, he couldn't look long, knowing he was done for already. "You have some pretty weird tastes you know that?" It wasn't anything new though, pulling away to smooch the other briefly on his own before hurrying off to go prepare the bath.

Stopping by the mirror to look back at himself briefly, there was still a young human noble looking back. Changed as soon as he reached up to remove the ring that hid his true demonic appearance. It wasn't such a large change, as far as he could tell, but it made all the difference in the eyes of society, the part being seen a sign that he had evil blood. "What does he see differently?"

Scratching at the back of his head, he started stripping off the bottom layers of dress, though the back was too difficult to get to, he could leave it to the other. Thief might be an enigma, but was one he came to love, even if he couldn't say it out loud. It was a ride he had decided to see through until the end. Accepting, but still thinking nothing but a broken heart would result.

"Alright, come in and see if it's warm enough! If you could, give the zipper a tug for me too?"

“Do I? I think I have some pretty normal tastes, just my taste happens to be his lovely little devil I can't resist. Has the prettiest of red hair and sparkling red eyes.” Giving Love one more smooch before he was off to get the bath ready for the two of them. Watching the finely dressed male wander into a closed door, he waited a moment before he finally gave into taking stuff out of his bag.

He was planning on staying for however long Love was going to stay this time, be it a few weeks or a few months. The guild could run itself in these seasons, and he was only a phone call away if anything happened. Unpacking his clothes first, he opened the closet and looked through a few things before he saw a shine from deep in the depths. Moving some of the more ‘normal’ outfits aside, he found the short skirted maid outfit complete with pretty cat ears and bell collar. Interesting, setting that on the side for now as he hung his clothes up among the Love sized things.

“One second, I just found this lovely outfit I’d love to see you try on. You’d be so adorable in it.” Setting the maid dress on the bed alongside his own night wear, he followed to where Love disappeared to not that long ago. The sound of running water helped him find his way as well, finding the undressed Love waiting on his help as he was fiddling with a few smaller things. “Oh my, and a little show that I get to help in, oh how you spoil me.”

Alas, the bath was the more tempting thing right now, unzipping Love and testing the waters before he too started to strip. There was a tub full of suds and soon his favorite person, and he wasn't going to pass that up for the world.

Not shy in the least, Love wiggled the rest of the way out of his dress. Thief's words were still as flirtatious as usual, but he liked playing along, "You know I'd do anything to see you smile~" He wasn't interested in taking too long to play however. Feeling the warmth as well before sliding in, he rested his head on his arms at the edge of the tub to enjoy his own show. He knew better than to tease Thief during times he wished to relax.

"Do I at least get a hint at what you found? There are so many things you call cute, it's hard to imagine what was picked." Not that he particularly minded whatever it was.

Even if what was in store would take him aback.

He'll still wear it for Thief.