modern Kili & Elladan, @murkhith
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:02:34 PM
"Alright.. something beautiful... Beautiful..." The university grounds weren't exactly Elladan's idea of ethereally lovely. Oh sure they were nice, manicured and well maintained-- but ethereal? Not so much. Not to mention, Professor Kerrigan wasn't going to take "Oh, I didn't know the definition of the word, sorry!" as an excuse for a poor photo.
Which was precisely how Elladan had found himself in the woods at the edge of town, his camera bag at his side, as the late afternoon sunlight glowed through the dappled leaves. Surely there had to be something ethereal out there!
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:06:52 PM
"Of all the fucking words to pick as a topic..." Kili grumbled as he stumbled over the slippery rocks, sheltering his eyes from the sun. He had agreed to take the class because he enjoyed photography, but it also gave him some extra points he needed.
But ethereal?
While stuck thinking about the topic, Fili had reminded him of the nearby forest and the small pond that laid in the middle of it so here he was, waving away mosquitos in hopes of finding something that stood out.
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:10:46 PM
Ethereal, talk about a loaded word! It brought to mind fantasy, and diaphanous veils, and gauzy, soft lighting. Nothing that he had readily on hand! "That's the point though... It's meant to be a challenge. Think outside the box." Which didn't make it any easier!
And ethereal definitely didn't come with a side of blood sucking flies! For the dozenth time, Elladan scratched the back of his neck, trying to swat away the mosquitoes that kept buzzing around his ears. "Right.. Ethereal can wait a minute." He said to himself and shucked down his bag. Snapping the elastic from his wrist, Elladan reached back to start braiding his long, black hair. Anything to give the mosquitoes less place to hide!
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:14:05 PM
He had reached for his camera without any conscious thought. Finding someone else in the forest wasn't that big of a surprise, but the way the man stood tall and elegant, his eyes half lidded and long fingers slipping through that dark hair while the sun filtered through the green leaves certainly was.
Kili found himself enchanted and he lifted the camera, focused on the right angle and took the picture. The sound of the shutter was loud in the silence and the other froze, his mind screeching halt in panic.
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:16:36 PM
The woods were always filled with sound-- after all, it wasn't that far from the main city, even though it felt more secluded. But the quick snap-whir of a camera was definitely not a part of the usual birdsong and distant traffic!
Starting with surprise, Elladan looked around, his hands falling to his sides warily. "Hello?" He asked after a pause, feeling a bit stupid. What if nobody was there?
Well, then there would be nobody to hear him! It was fine. Totally fine.
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:19:11 PM
Back pressed against the tree, Kili counted to five before sneaking away as quick and quiet as he could. His heart was hammering in his chest as he ran through the forest, yet he couldn't help but grin in victory. This was exactly the kind of picture he had been searching for. He didn't know who the man had been, but he thanked them in his mind.
Surely his professor and others could appreciate the picture when it came the time to showcase them.
Yet he couldn't shake off the feeling of familiarity, as if he had seen them somewhere before.
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:23:14 PM
Elladan listened closely, holding his breath and ignoring the rapid thump of his heart. For a few long moments there was... Birds. Distant traffic. The rustle of something in the underbrush. "And I'm an idiot." He told himself with a huff of relieved amusement, "Good job, you're three blocks from a mall, and you still managed to freak yourself out. Elrohir is never going to let you live this one down!"
Clearly there wasn't going to be any inspiration here today! And after a little more wandering, and a few shots that were possibly half decent (if not amazing) Elladan packed away his things and started back towards his apartment. Maybe if he put a good spin on one of his pictures it would be enough to pass muster!
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:27:03 PM
There were quite the few pictures of nature shown in the class the following week. Some of them were amazing, like a shot of two birds in middle of their mating dance and then there were couple of really horrible ones where the students clearly hadn't made any effort.
But no one had taken a picture of another human.
So when his chosen photo was blown out on the large screen, Kili felt nervous but he couldn't help but admire the picture once again. There truly was something special about it. It almost seemed like this person had walked right out of a fantasy movie.
It took him a while to realise the giggles and whispers of his classmates, and once he turned to see what the fuss was all about he spotted the very person from his image sitting in the class.
And at that moment Kili hoped the floor would open up and swallow him whole as his face heat up and turned a remarkable shade of red and his mouth fell open.
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:31:52 PM
Tree. Tree. Bird. Water. Tree. Flower. Elladan watched his own picture slide through somewhere in the middle of the collection-- neither amazing, nor terrible, and ultimately pretty forgettable.
He was only half paying attention to the images (you could only see so many half composed images of leaves before they all started to look the same!) when he suddenly found himself facing himself. Blown up twice lifesize and -- the forest! That day in the forest, there had been someone else!
Elladan's grey eyes widened comically, and he could feel his face burning-- oh, it was one thing to put himself on film looking silly, but this? This was... "Oh fuck." He said under his breath, looking around the class to see who could have, would have, taken that picture?!
It wasn't hard. Just follow the laughing, and the stares.
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:34:50 PM
Kili's face was buried in his hands, and he struggled between running away or having a full-blown panic attack. He wasn't an easy person to get flustered as he usually was always ready with comebacks but this was a situation from his worst nightmares and there was no way of waking up.
He could feel the piercing stare on the back of his head, and he reluctantly turned to meet the eyes of the person he had secretly photographed.
"... Not my fault you looked like some kind of elf back there."
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:39:25 PM
Elladan blinked at the comment, caught entirely wrongfooted! He wasn't sure if he was upset about the whole thing-- maybe the other man shouldn't have just snapped his photo and ran, but was it actually offensive? That was a question he was going to have to ask himself when the sheer, blindsided surprise had worn off!
The classroom was dark, only illuminated by the projected images still sliding by-- tree, tree, bird, tree-- and Elladan could only make out dark hair and the glint off the guy's glasses.
Elladan huffed a startled laugh, and tried to flash the guy a face-saving smile, "I guess I'd rather be an elf than an orc?"
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:42:52 PM
Oh thank god, the guy wasn't ready to tear his face off yet.
Kili's shoulders sagged with relief and he chuckled quietly, rubbing the back of his neck in a nervous gesture. "I thought you looked familiar but I didn't think we were sharing a class."
The teacher hushed them with a stern stare, so Kili ripped out a page of the notebook and wrote on it instead.
"seriously though, I'm sorry. Promise I'm not a creep."
He then folded it and once the teacher turned around to fiddle with the machine, he threw it by the guy's feet.
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:47:56 PM
Elladan caught the flash of paper as it sailed through the air, and stretched out his foot to catch it under his sneaker before it slid off the edge of the row. Usually photography was one of his favourite classes, but today the clock couldn't seem to hurry by fast enough!
Unfolding the note, he tried to check a smile at the scribbled apology-- and maybe he should be pissed, but.. He wasn't. And it didn't seem worth the effort to pretend he was.
For the rest of the class, Elladan pretended to watch the slides, when really he was watching the clock, the door, the back the guy's head, the clock, the door.. And back to the beginning again, restlessly tapping his fingers on the edge of the note.
When at last the bell chimed, Elladan bolted out of his seat. Instead of walking around, he slid sideways between the two seats ahead of him, and the two ahead of that, until he could lightly tap the mystery photographer's shoulder.
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:51:12 PM
Kili would forever deny the high-pitched squeak that left his lips as soon as he felt the tap on his shoulder, his eyes wide as he spun around to meet the guy he had photographed. His plan to run out of the class as soon as the bell rang had failed, and now he had to face the responsibility of his action.
And up close, the man was even more attractive than he had thought. Clearly, the settings of the forest only enhanced the man's natural beauty and wow, wasn't that a weird thought.
Nervously fixing the position of his glasses, Kili offered the guy a slight smile. "Is this the moment you punch me for acting like a creep?"
eloquated4/18/2020, 3:55:43 PM
It was almost blinding when the lights came back up, and Elladan had to blink for a second to clear the white flashes that floated in front of his eyes. When they did? Oh...
The dark hadn't done his mystery photographer any favours.
"I... Nope." He swallowed, feeling properly gobsmacked for the second time in less than an hour. Elladan didn't usually go around looking for cute men, but the glasses, and those dark curls, and that half smile did something to his stomach that could only be described (in the most humiliating terms) as fluttery.
"No, no!" He added in a rush, giving himself a shake, "No, I'm not going to punch you. Why would I do that?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he could see exactly why he might be afraid of that. How many homophobic meatheads went to their school? "I promise, I'm not."
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 3:59:14 PM
"That's a relief," Kili laughed relieved, starting to pack up his things in the blue bag. "I mean if I were in your position, I'd be confused as well but I promise that's the only photo I took of you."
He grinned, slinging the bag over his shoulder. Now that he was sure he wasn't getting punched or yelled at, he was slowly recovering to his usual humor.
"I guess in a way, I should be thanking you. You made my assignment really fucking easy."
eloquated4/18/2020, 4:04:03 PM
The problem with being pale as Hell was that you blushed. Like mad. And it was immediately and obviously visible to anything in a thousand foot radius. Like right now, and he could feel the heat creeping up his cheeks, making him even more aware of it.
"I thought I heard someone, but I figured it was some creepy stalker or serial killer." He admitted, drumming his fingers on the strap of his bag. With a bit of careful sidestepping, Elladan ducked into the aisle so he wasn't trapping the photographer on the row.
"You're welcome, I guess? I didn't really get a good look-" Well, shock would do that! "- But I couldnt' see where you edited it to make it too like that." Elladan pitched his voice quiet for that, since it was, technically speaking, against the assignment. But it had to be edited, because he knew his face. And Elladan knew he didn't look... well, ethereal. Not like that.
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 4:07:28 PM
"I didn't edit it!" Kili chuckled with a shake of his head, carefully stepping around the man as he made space and motioned for him to leave the class together. It was endearing to see their skin turn pink so fast, and he couldn't help but playfully jab at the other a bit.
"Don't tell me you've been unaware of how attractive and almost magical you look? I'm sure the girls of our school wishes they had your looks."
eloquated4/18/2020, 4:10:53 PM
"Now you're just taking the mick! I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to be the one giving you a hard time!" Elladan fixed his bag on his shoulder and fell into step beside him as they headed up the stairs and out of the lecture hall. Most of their classmates seemed to be lingering behind, and he could feel their curious, appraising gazes as they left class together.
Well, that was going to be tomorrow's gossip!
"But sorry, nope! I think you need to see an optometrist, cause there's definitely something wrong with your prescription." And it wasn't that people hadn't commented, but that was just the nicknamed, faceless commenters on his videos. And always in relation to his twin, which didn't count!
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 4:13:49 PM
"I mean... You can try to give me a hard time," he teased with a grin, pushing his hands in his pockets. It was almost weird how natural teasing this guy was, but he wholeheartedly enjoyed it.
"My bad, you might be right though," Kili replied thoughtfully, making a show of stopping and pulling his glasses off, then cleaning them on his shirt before placing them back on his nose.
Then he gasped, placing a hand on his chest.
"My god, it's an angel!"
eloquated4/18/2020, 4:16:43 PM
"Is it too late to reconsider punching you?!" It was the least intimidating threat, considering Elladan burst into laughter halfway through. "I don't even know your name, and already you're creeping on me, and making fun of me after. Great first impression!"
Flashing him a million megawatt grin, Elladan couldn't help but try and sneak a proper look at the face behind the glasses-- something he regretted as soon as his stomach did that swooping thing again. "So, can I get your name, or should I just call you Not-A-Creep?"
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 4:20:09 PM
The sound of his laughter made Kili's chest tighten, and he realised with a shock he was crushing and crushing hard on someone he just met! Fucking christ, Fili could never find out.
"It's Killian, but I prefer to go by Kili," he laughed with a shrug of his shoulders. "Also if you're going to punch me, let me take my glasses off first. They were expensive."
Once again he removed the glassed and pulled out the container for them from the side pocket of his bag. "I only need them for reading anyway," he added, snapping the lid close before turning his attention back to the guy, brown eyes peering at him curiously. "What about your name?"
eloquated4/18/2020, 4:24:13 PM
Kili... Elladan was pretty sure that actually having a name for his mystery photographer was a bad thing. It was personal. It was the equivalent of admitting that he wanted to get to know the person behind that disarming smile.
God, he was a so screwed.
SO screwed.
"Promise, I'll give you at least a few seconds warning before I clock you." He made a show of tracing the tip of his finger over his heart, trying to keep something like a straight face. It wasn't working!
"Me? Elladan. It'd say it's nice to meet you, but... Ok, it actually is. Weird, but good."
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 4:28:24 PM
"Definitely not your typical first meeting," Kili snickered. "I'm really fucking embarrassed about it though. Like when I realised you were in the same class I hoped the floor would swallow me," he admitted laughing, fingers running through his hair and catching on the small tangles.
Around them the students were filing out, some lucky ones could head out while some still had a class to take. Sometimes he regretted taking the metalwork class, but he wanted to be useful for his brother so he had to be stuck welding metal every other afternoon.
"You already free for the day?"
eloquated4/18/2020, 4:34:24 PM
"You and me both! I was half asleep at the back of the class when suddenly- bam! My own face ten feet tall!" Elladan rubbed the back of his neck, unconsciously mirroring Kili's nervous gesture from earlier.
"Ah, nope, not yet. I have a bit of time to grab lunch, then I've got Intro to Horror Theory until four." He teasingly pulled a look of terror, one hand clasped over his mouth, wide eyes and all. "What about you? Are you heading off campus, or to class, or...?"
Or can I find an excuse to talk to you again? Because right now I can't think of one, and I really want to.
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 4:38:28 PM
"I wish, but I have to go to the metalwork in like fourty minutes," Kili groaned dramatically, throwing his head back. "Because naturally I love to spend my afternoon sweaty and dirty from the ash and metal instead of going out or playing a game."
He chuckled and straightened up again, shifting weight from one leg to another as he avoided Elladan's gaze. "So... Do you maybe wanna grab lunch together? I was hoping to eat anyway."
eloquated4/18/2020, 4:43:19 PM
"Metalwork? Really?" Not that he knew anything about Kili, apart from the fact that he had an eye for photography and a smile that was really really distracting. But he didn't seem like the metalworking kind!
At least, he didn't look like one of the muscle bound meatheads Elladan had met from the class.
"Yeah... Yeah, I'd like that. I mean--" Elladan's grey eyes flicked up to the ceiling and his smile had just begun to soften, all boyish and nervous, when he heard a piercing catcall from the end of the corridor.
With a start, he looked down the small cluster of their classmates loitering around the intersection. "Guess we know how Turner got that photo! Got your boyfriend to pose for it, didja?"
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 4:50:25 PM
The good mood vanished like a snap of a finger, and Kili grit his teeth together as he heard the calls and laughs. Now on the outside, he knew he didn't look like much. Firm muscles without the bulk, the glasses, the nervous stutter whenever he had to present in front of the class.
But personality wise, he was a hothead who ended up in quite some troubles now and then, for his mouth worked faster than his head.
And he was already spewing out words without a second thought.
"Brent, for once in your life shut your fucking mouth. You're just jealous your butterfly picture got a F. We all saw that disaster."
eloquated4/18/2020, 4:57:58 PM
Despite what Kili had said about him (and he was pretty sure that was all in defense of his decision to use him as the subject of his photograph) Elladan didn't see much when he looked in the mirror. He was too thin, almost femme with his long hair (which he liked, so people could fuck off it they had a problem with it), and it wasn't the first time a jerk had tried to take a shot at him.
Usually Elladan was quick with a reply. But apparently not as quick as Kili!
Elladan watched as Brent spluttered in a growing rage, his hands balling and relaxing at his sides. "Just ignore him. He's just jealous that you didn't use him for your subject." He said just loudly enough to be heard over the purple-faced snorting at the end of the hall.
With a brightening half smile, he tilted his head in the other direction, "Lunch? I'm starving."
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 5:02:40 PM
"Don't worry, I know exactly who to go to if the next topic is 'brainless'," Kili chuckled as well, and resisted the urge to take Elladan's hand in his own. Where the hell had that urge even come from? For all he knew, Elladan was straight as a razor and he was once again crushing on someone he had no chances with.
Yet he couldn't help but smile in return as he nodded and followed Elladan and left the snickering people behind them. He didn't care what others thought of him but his urge to protect others was strong.
"Man, what a bunch of dicks," he groaned once they were out of the hearing distance. "Fucking hate people like him and unfortunately, there's quite a few at our school."
eloquated4/18/2020, 5:08:38 PM
"Don't let them get to you, it's not worth it. I can count to their combined IQ on one hand." He could still hear the sounds of spluttering bully as they turned the corner, and Elladan wished he could ignore the bright, happy little thought that Kili had defended... Alright, himself.
Probably just himself. Elladan was just collateral benefit.
Crushing on straight guys was begging for trouble. And he had enough on his plate without alienating someone who could be a friend.
"They'll give us a hard time until they find something else. The next time someone waves something shiny at them, they'll forget. Talk about orcs..."
Mikilieth4/18/2020, 5:11:55 PM
"You sound like my brother," Kili laughed. "He used to tell me the same thing every time I came home bruised because people like them thought they could bully people they thought were weaker."
He opened the large glass doors to the campus yard, and scouted for a place where they could eat in relative peace but would also make it to their classes once the time came.
"He used to say I had a hero complex but honestly, I'm just a hothead who doesn't like assholes like that."
eloquated4/18/2020, 5:18:20 PM
"Clearly he and I are the smart brothers, then-- because I've had to tell mine that over and over again! I don't like bullies, either. But I liked us coming home in shades of purple and green even less." Because there had never been a question of where Elladan would be if Elrohir mouthed off to the idiots. He'd be right there beside him, often down in the dirt!
Shifting his bag higher on his shoulder, Elladan pointed to the far side of the yard, where a few pretty girls, probably in the same sorority from the look of it, were just leaving, "Over there? It's kind of busy, but I don't mind sitting on the grass if you don't."
Elladan paused a beat, his gaze just happening to avoid Kili's, "You don't make a bad hero, but I'd rather not see you purple and green, either."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 2:51:44 AM
The words brought a new layer of blush over Kili's skin, and he scratched his stubble with a sheepish smile. "I suppose I could try to avoid any unnecessary confrontation," he mumbled as he plopped himself down on the grass, opening the zipper of his bag.
He rummaged for a moment before pulling out a small box and a bottle of soda. Cracking it open, Kili tipped his head back and took couple of large swallows, releasing a breath of relief. "Didn't realise how parched I was."
eloquated4/19/2020, 8:17:09 AM
"Or at least pick your battles? Someone like Brent isn't worth it, he's too dum to understand why you're fighting him. In fact, I'm not sure he'd understand the word 'principle', even if you beat him with the dictionary!"
That smile of Kili's was going to be the death of him, Brent and his other meatheaded goons weren't going to have to lift a finger.
The grass was dry and a little prickly as Elladan dropped down beside Kili, his face turned up to the bright sunlight for a long, rejuvenating moment. Eyes closed, he exhaled long and slow, just trying to shake off the cobwebs from sitting in the lecture hall for more than an hour, watch the endless slides of half composed, dubiously executed, photos.
"I think it's something about the photography hall," He agreed after a minute, fishing a water bottle from his bag, "It's always super dry in there. Maybe Professor Kerrigan is trying to turn us into one of those mummies he likes so much?"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 8:22:13 AM
"Might be," Kili said thoughtfully, starting to unwrap his meal which consisted of couple of breads and a single cookie. "He claims it's the best kind of air to keep old photographs in but I'm sure he's just trying to dry us all up."
He rested his weight against one of his hand and started to eat with the other. It was a beautiful day, and in a way he hoped they weren't at the school grounds for the sound of other students broke through the illusion that he was spending time alone with Elladan.
He really should be slowing down. He was falling too fast.
"So you have a brother too?"
eloquated4/19/2020, 8:31:20 AM
"Well, as long as we get through the unit on tintyping and developing before he mummifies us. I don't even care how intensely geeky that sounds! Apparently he's one of the best in the world, and I don't know anything about it, other than it looks cool."
Opening the container from his bag, Elladan gave the slightly worse the wear collection of sheet pasta and vegetables a cursory poke with the end the fork that had been tucked into the lid. "Yeah, just the one, and a sister." He sat up crosslegged and grinned down at Kili, blowing a few strands of back hair out of his face from where they'd escaped the plait down his back. "He's the one that made this... moussaka thing. We're both trying to cook more, but it's definitely not our strong suit! Do you just have the one brother, or..?"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 8:35:23 AM
Kili couldn't stop himself from making a face at the sight of the food, instantly back pedalling with an apology. "Yeah sorry, that doesn't look very appetising," he agreed taking a bite of the bread. "But I'm sure you'll learn, especially if you keep practicing," he added quickly, waving his hand around in before settling with a smile.
"I have an older brother yeah. Most of the time we're both too busy to properly cook, so most of the time my lunch consists of bread or something equally simple."
eloquated4/19/2020, 8:46:49 AM
"It tastes better than it looks, I promise!" But he still pulled a teasingly mock-disgusted face as he lifted a bit of formerly roasted vegetable... eggplant? And popped it into his mouth. Elladan scrunched his nose, trying not to laugh with his mouth full.
"Ok, needs some work. But it's food, so I'm not going to be too picky! At least until the caf is up and running again."
It was the sort of beautiful spring day that made him feel more alive, like he could breathe after a winter stuck inside. And the company? Even better. Much better... God, he was cute...
"That sounds like mine and me, you guys live together? Elrohir and I got an apartment off campus this year."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 8:49:46 AM
"Same!" Kili laughed, flashing Elladan a bright smile. "Well, we did that almost two years ago since Fili is older than me and have already graduated," he continued humming, finishing the bread with a quick lick of his finger.
"It's nothing big, but it beats living in the dorms."
eloquated4/19/2020, 8:55:48 AMEdited 4/19/2020, 8:56:18 AM
"I'm pretty sure anything was better than living in the dorms! Our first year we shared with two other guys-- which is basically like living in a petri dish!" Elladan grinned and feigned a shudder, "We moved out halfway through our second year; it was either that, or become devotees of the God of Mold and Seriously Disgusting Socks."
They didn't have a long time, but Elladan found himself loathe to leave, mentally filing away the little bits and pieces he was learning about his new... friend? Friend.
"So he's not just the protective brother, but the older one as well? 'Ro likes to play big brother sometimes, but it doesn't work very well!"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 8:59:33 AM
"Hah, you're the older one then?" Kili asked curiously, closing the lid of his now empty lunchbox and placing it back in his bag. Technically he should be leaving already, but if he ran to the class he could afford a couple of more minutes with Elladan.
Their next class together was in two days which sucked, but he couldn't just ask for a number right now. That would definitely give off more creepy vibes and he didn't want to scare Elladan away.
eloquated4/19/2020, 9:02:26 AM
Tucking his own lunch remains away (and making a note that that recipe could just stay far away from their usual rotation, favourite of their father or not!) Elladan stretched out on the grass, one arm thrown across his face in lieu of sunglasses.
"No, he's older, technically. But we're twins, so he's only older by a few minutes. You're lucky he decided not to take Photography this year, otherwise he'd have been there today, too!"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 9:06:42 AM
"You've got a twin?" Kili asked surprised, his eyes widening a bit. There were two of these gorgeous people? Oh no, no no God had to have something against him if that was the case. How could he handle /two/ of them together?
Well, now he was just getting ahead of himself. Most likely, he wouldn't even meet the other twin.
"Thank god for the small mercies then," he chuckled and swallowed, regretfully getting up from the grass. "I quite literally have to run but uh... I'll see you in class then?"
eloquated4/19/2020, 9:15:56 AM
It was nice to talk to someone who didn't immediately make the connection between he and Elrohir; as much as he and his twin were deeply attached, they certainly weren't interchangeable! "Yeah, I'm sure you'll-- Oh shit, you're right, we do."
With a blink, Elladan glanced over at the large clock at the end of the yard, and began tossing his own things haphazardly into his bag, "In class, definitely. I'll--" There was no time to ask for his number, and even if there was, Elladan had no idea how to ask. So instead, he shouldered his bag, and reluctantly rose to his feet. "See you on Friday."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 9:22:51 AM
"I'm looking forward to it," Kili grinned, giving a small wave of his hand before dashing towards the lecture building.
Naturally, he didn't get Elladan out of his head over the next day. He had hoped they'd bump in the hallways but it seemed like their other lessons always crossed the other which soured Kili's mood very quickly. His brother was quick to pick up the change in him and he teased Kili about a crush, which Kili vehemently denied even if his red cheeks gave it away.
At the night, he laid on his bed staring at the photo he had taken. How could he fall for someone so quickly? He barely knew the guy, this could only end in hurt.
eloquated4/19/2020, 9:36:33 AM
There was never a shortage of things to do. Elladan had school work, and video editing, and the loose 'schedule' of filming he kept up with his brother. But his mind just wasn't in it! On campus he found himself looking around, watching the crowds a bit too closely for a mop of dark curls.
By Thursday night, Elladan was starting to suspect that Kili had been some figment of his imagination! A wonderful, but imaginary encounter. Because how else could someone drop into his life, shake it up so thoroughly, and then vanish back into the ether?!
Unaware that Kili was also getting the teasing of a lifetime from his brother, Elladan wondered how he was doing. He turned their brief meeting over and over in his head, until it started to feel more than a little ridiculous! Crushes at first sight didn't exist... right?
Friday morning came with a thundering deluge and an 8am class. Not to mention one broken umbrella, turned inside out by the wind, and the damp seeping through his jacket. Elladan shrugged it off as he arrived in the lecture hall, and set his coffee (extra large, it was already aiming to be a day) on the edge of his desk.
Anatomy, Portraits, and Human Composition said the board in their professor's bold, block hand.
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 9:41:00 AM
The morning had not started how he had imagined. First he had woken up late, then burnt his breakfast and to top it all off it started pouring rain while he was riding the bicycle to school which ended up in him being completely drenched.
He ended up stumbling into the class half a hour late, his curls wilder than before and drops of water sticking on his skin and glasses. He briefly apologised before shrugging off the wet hoodie with a shudder, thanking God that at least his shirt underneath had remained relatively dry.
His jeans felt extremely uncomfortable though, the fabric sticking to his skin as he flopped on his desk and immediately tipped his head back so he could flash Elladan a tired grin.
eloquated4/19/2020, 9:44:37 AM
The class had already started when Kili had washed in, looking about as happy as the situation as Elladan felt! Most of the class seemed to be in variations of the same mood, damp and tired, and thoroughly unimpressed by being out of bed at that hour, and in that weather.
Elladan was sitting in his usual spot, about three quarters of the way back and on the left side-- and today there were no available spots near him. More frustrating! So he flashed Kili a mirrored grin, and a shared look of long suffering. And just when he'd been thinking that it wasn't worth it to get out of bed... That smile changed his mind.
So he did exist, after all!
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 9:47:24 AM
Their professor didn't seem to care that the entire class was suffering as he explained the assignment with a drony voice that almost made Kili drift right back to sleep. He only became alert when they were told to pair up and practice portraits and whatnot, and his stomach swooped as he glanced back at Elladan and lifted an eyebrow in question.
eloquated4/19/2020, 9:51:44 AM
"Alright, class, split into pairs... For Monday, I want six photos from each of you, demonstrating use of people in your composition. You can utilize the whole person, a focus on particular parts-" He waited impassively for the tired wash of giggles to fade before adding, "Or any combination of the two."
Elladan leaned back in his seat, instinctively seeking out Kili in the hall (and he shouldn't. He really shouldn't. Crushing on straight boys was a bad bad idea, and he should really nip this before it became a problem!).
He still nodded quickly at the silent question, unable to stop the nervous-happy-oh-my-god butterflies, or his own smile. Wordlessly he flashed Kili a thumb's up, and motioned towards the door. Talk after class?
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 9:57:25 AM
Kili flashed him a smile and a nod in return and after that, the class could not end soon enough. He didn't want to risk getting caught throwing notes do he restrained himself from doing so and instead completely blocked out the professor's voice as his mind was already thinking of what kind of pictures he could take of Elladan.
The other was gorgeous, it would be an easy job as long as he could keep his head straight.
Hah.
He was one of the first ones out of class as soon as the bell rung and he waited outside the hall, leaning against the wall as he watched people pour out. Someone asked if he was waiting for his boyfriend and he merely flipped them off.
eloquated4/19/2020, 10:05:08 AM
Five minutes before the end of class, Elladan was more than ready to go. Unfortunately, the person blocking him into the row had other ideas. Impatiently he drummed his fingers on the strap of his bag as Felicity and Amber giggled and chatted, obliviously unaware that they were holding up everyone else.
When he was finally free (free!) he jogged up the stairs, his bag tucked behind him, and escaped into the corridor. "Hey!" He beamed, forgetting to check his enthusiasm, "I was starting to think you weren't coming in today." His words were interrupted by a peal of deafening thunder, "... Or that you couldn't find a place on the ark."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 10:11:46 AM
Kili instantly brightened at the sight of Elladan, and it was the excited tone on the other's voice that made his stomach do that stupid flip again. It wasn't like Elladan had spent the last two days thinking of him like some lovesick teenager, right?
"I must admit that the urge to remain in bed today was strong," Kili groaned motioning to his still wet clothes. "But I didn't want to miss-" he cut himself off just in time and cleared his throat, avoiding Elladan's eyes as he felt his skin heat up despite the cold.
"... The class. Didn't want to miss the class. ¥
eloquated4/19/2020, 10:13:04 AMEdited 4/19/2020, 10:15:05 AM
"Me either.." Well, he hadn't wanted to miss the chance to see Kili again. Elladan knew he should be more worried about his academics, but really? The other man just made his mind blank. "You're still soaked though."
In commiseration, Elladan held up his damp hoodie and pulled a face, feeling the wet weight of it. "But..."
Bad idea. BAD IDEA.
"I don't live far from here? I mean, unless you have class later, right? I thought we could work on this project--" Well, it was as convenient an excuse as anything! And he definitely wasn't blushing.. nope... "-- And dry off? I don't know about you, but I don't want to spend the rest of the day in wet jeans. Gross."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 10:19:53 AM
He definitely had a class later, but surely he could live with missing one class of math? He could always catch up later when he was back at home because right now he felt like there was no force enough to stop him from joining Elladan.
"I mean if it's alright?" He asked just to make sure, fidgeting on his feet. "Any longer and I'm afraid people are gonna see whether I've lied about the inches or not," he joked making a vague gesture towards his crotch before snickering. "Sorry, that was inappropriate."
eloquated4/19/2020, 10:23:13 AM
It was definitely not what Elladan had expected him to say, and the laugh felt surprised right out of him! "Yeah, it's alright. Lets go... before you give the student body anything else to gossip about!"
It had taken all of fifteen minutes for people to start speculating about them after the very public photo incident, after all! "I guess us working on this project isn't actually going to help the stories, though. I've heard some pretty creative ones already! I'm pretty sure some of our classmates should be writing for Playboy, they've got the imagination for it."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 10:25:17 AM
"Oh I've heard some too!" Kili laughed relieved that his joke hadn't upset Elladan. Seriously, sometimes his quick mouth got him into so much trouble.
"How about we share our favourite while we go?"
eloquated4/19/2020, 10:28:07 AM
"Why not? Come on, it's just this way." It was going to be a wet walk, but they were already damp, and at least they could get dry on the other end! Zipping his sweater up under his chin, Elladan tucked his long braid down the back, and tugged up his hood, just trying to keep the worst of the rain off.
"Obviously, of course, we've been seeing each other in secret." He teased, ticking off the first rumour on his slender fingers, "I heard one that it's been going on since middle school-- I'm not sure how they got that, since Ro and I didn't even move here until we started university!"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 10:33:39 AM
"Oh yeah, I would definitely remember you if we were in the same middle school," Kili countered with a chuckle, only to realise what his words might mean and he skipped over a puddle so he didn't have to meet Elladan's eyes.
"I think one of my favourites is that I was tutoring you and you fell madly in love with me," he said dramatically, placing a hand on his heart.
eloquated4/19/2020, 10:37:10 AM
Truth be told, Elladan didn't mind the rumours. Oh, they made him a little fluttery sometimes, and there was an increasingly loud voice that wished they were true-- but they weren't upsetting at all. Just.. wishful.
"I hadn't heard that one!" He exclaimed, innocently missing the comment about their younger years. He held open the door as they stepped outside, and the rain immediately flooded over them, cold and soaking in seconds. "Fuck! I think we need a rowboat!"
"So you won me over with your scintillating intellect, huh? And how long did it take you to realize I was totally hot for teacher?"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 10:44:12 AM
"wait, what?" Kili burst out laughing, a shiver running down his spine as soon as the cold water washed over him. Well, at least he was stuck in the rain with Elladan.
It took him a moment to realise Elladan wasn't speaking of an actual teacher, but the him in the fantasy.
"Oh apparently it took me a long while because I was very dense," he snickered.
eloquated4/19/2020, 10:49:17 AM
Kili's laugh was the most infectious thing, and Elladan couldn't remember the last time he'd laughed so easily, or so much. The adrenaline was bright in his veins, making his heart beat quicker, and chasing off a little of the windy, wet cold.
"Maybe I was just very good at hiding it! Did you hear the one about us sneaking off to do unspeakable things in the dark room?" He teased back, "Neither of us is very big, but that still seems ambitious! There's no room in there, and I can think of half a dozen developing chemicals I wouldn't want anywhere near that part of my body."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 10:51:22 AM
"Oh god, the smells alone would be enough to make us either faint or fail to get it up, very romantic," he laughed stepping straight into a puddle, which made him jump ahead with one leg as he cursed loudly over his completely soaked sneaker and socks.
"Fucking hell! Is this the God's wrath on us poor gay people?!"
eloquated4/19/2020, 10:56:07 AM
"Screwing in a fog of acetic acid and amidol, very sexy!"
Elladan jumped back to avoid the worst of the splash as Kili misjudged one of the deep potholes that pitted the parking lot, the sluice of muddy grey water soaking through his already wet shoes and up his pant leg. For half a second he just laughed, long suffering and, "Gross, now we definitely need to get back to my place!"
Wait. Gay? Elladan ran the blurted comment back through his mind, heart skittering over because oh. OH. Not straight. That... That changed things.
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 10:58:38 AM
"Oh that's disgusting, I really liked these jeans," Kili mourned as he shook his leg in a futile effort of shaking the water and mud off. Naturally, it did not work. Unaware of his accidental confession and the thoughts running through Elladan's head, he let out a long suffering sigh.
"you're quite literally the Knight in shining armor right now. Otherwise I might just end up sitting on the puddle crying."
eloquated4/19/2020, 11:01:22 AM
"It's alright, we'll throw them into the wash when we get to my place, you can borrow something until then. I'm not going to make you sit around in whatever was in that puddle!" Elladan's cheeky grin softened a little, and he bumped Kili's shoulder with his own, closing the space between them for the first time.
It was such a small thing. Silly, really. But it sent a quick, warm jolt right up his arm.
"You just have to put up with it until we get there. And hey, it's not like we can get any wetter!"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 11:04:36 AM
"No no no haven't you seen the movies! Never, ever say that cursed sentence," Kili protested laughing,and for a brief moment he hoped he could have felt Elladan's skin against his own instead of the fabric which alright, a thought he had to diminish quick before he ended up in a very embarrassing situation.
"How can I ever repay you? You're too kind to me."
eloquated4/19/2020, 11:07:48 AM
"You're the self proclaimed hero here, not me! I'm just trying to keep a friend from drowning." Elladan ducked his head and tugged the hood of his sweater a little more securely over his head, trying to hide a flush that he hoped would be blamed on the wind.
Gay. But that didn't mean he liked him. Or that he was even out. Which ultimately gave Elladan just enough hopeful rope to potentially hang himself!
"And of course I've heard that curse sentence! I'm studying film making, my knowledge of bad tropes of unparalleled. But I laugh in the face of doom, ha-ha-ha!"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 11:10:16 AM
"Don't you go quoting Lion King to me," Kili shot back immediately, feeling the butterflies flutter in his stomach once again. Could Elladan get any more attractive? It just wasn't fair, how were the mere mortals supposed to compare to him?
"Film making huh, how'd you end up there?"
eloquated4/19/2020, 11:20:21 AM
Like most geek artistic types, Elladan perked up enthusiastically at the mention of his major. "I started as an English major, actually! I want to write, and I want to tell stories. But in my first year I ended up taking some media studies classes, and I realized that I want to direct my own stories, not just wait for someone else to."
And it helped with his channel, but Elladan wasn't about to offer that up! Not when he was enjoying keeping it separate. Something private, untouched by the algorithm!
"What about you? I know you take photography and shop, but what're you going to do with it?"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 11:23:23 AM
"I take shop to help my brother," Kili smiled, wiping the water from his face. "He fixes motorbikes on his free time, so I thought I'd figure out a way to help him since he lets me live with him," he explained, removing his glasses with a small sigh.
No use to wear them since he couldn't see anyway.
"As for photography, I'm just a huge geek of everything related to games and movies, and I'm hoping to maybe develop my own website one day. “
eloquated4/19/2020, 11:29:06 AM
"I think that means you win the Good Brother olympics." He pointed out, leading the way across the busy intersection when the light changed. "I don't think you'd ever catch me or Ro in a mechanics workshop, we'd be totally lost!"
But it said a lot about Kili. And all of it good.
"That's really cool. I know everyone is always saying we should have this big, mapped out plan, but I'm not sure what I want to do yet. So right now we're just sharing a place, and studying stuff we like, and hoping we can find some use for it when we're done!" He summarized his life with a boyish grin, and fished the keys from his pocket when they approached a decently well-off apartment building.
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 11:37:58 AM
"Yeah I know what you mean," Kili replied, trying to squeeze most of the water out of his clothes so he wouldn't soak the entire house. "I don't know if I want to do websites my entire life, I mean it'd be really cool to develop own games too," he continued. "I have a very active imagination, or so I've been told."
eloquated4/19/2020, 11:42:46 AM
"We should probably put our active imaginations to work on this anatomy photography project!" The inside of the building was dry and clean; not fancy, but scrubbed and in good repair. "We're just up on the eight floor." He added, already shrugging off his drenched sweater as they ducked into the elevator.
"Ugh, everything is sticking. Gross." He added, plucking at his jeans, and the tshirt he'd had underneath, already plastered wetly to his body. Under the thick hoodie he was very thin, jeans hitched on sharp hip bones and a flash of pale stomach visible when he tried to pull his shirt off his skin.
"I've got to figure out six compositions to really do justice to you."
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 11:46:06 AM
The words he wanted to say got stuck in his throat as soon as he saw just how slim and beautiful Elladan's body looked like, as the shirt showed absolutely /everything/. His gaze trailed the path of a stray drop of water and he was forced to tear his gaze away, his next words stuttering a bit.
"Ah I'm sure you can just throw me on a chair and take six photos there, I'm not very photogenic," he laughed ashamed. "I'm more comfortable behind the camera."
eloquated4/19/2020, 11:49:41 AM
Out of respect for the other people in the building, Elladan stayed mostly to the centre of the elevator as it rose upwards, the floor humming faintly through the puddles they left underfoot.
"Ha!" He snorted a laugh and rolled his eyes. If you saw yourself the way I do, you wouldn't be saying that. You'd be awkwardly trying to find a way to complete this project without -- ahem-- God, I'm fucked.
"I like the way you look... You've just set the bar really high, and I can't let you walk away with-" Me? "Ah, the better grade!"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 11:53:01 AM
"Oh so it's a competition then?" Kili asked playfully, ruffling the water from his hair. At least they weren't in the rain anymore but now he was painfully aware of his cold he felt, and how his body was beginning to shiver as it tried to create the necessary warmth.
"Is it alright for your brother that I just appear?
eloquated4/19/2020, 12:00:37 PM
"Why not? The professor grades on a curve anyway! And it's not like we're going to get much challenge from most of the rest of the class." Since the grand majority of them were there thinking it was an easy grade.
Both of them were chilled through as the elevator finally reached their floor, and Elladan hitched his bag higher on his shoulder, scurrying out. Every inch of bare arm was covered in goosebumps, and he walked a bit faster as he lead the way to the right unit.
"Ro isn't going to care. He's in class, and this place has separate rooms, unlike the last one. He can just close his door and ignore us."
The inside of the apartment was a sort of productive chaos. Two easels with half finished projects stood by a massive window that dominated the front of the apartment, and looked down over the green space next door. It was all one room, with the tiny kitchen and living room smushed in together, and a small table that had clearly been repurposed as both storage and study. A comfortable couch was across from the tv, and the far corner was set up as filming space, the wall decorated to give the impression of a set. A narrow staircase lead up to a loft, overlooking the living room through a sliding latticed door. It wasn't messy, exactly; but it was clear that the people who lived here were busy.
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 12:04:17 PM
Kili looked around curiously, his lip curling up as he took in the surprisingly controlled mess. It was clear Elladan and his brother were very similar, and he wondered just what they were doing with this many equipment. Some of them seemed very expensive too!
"I like it," he chuckled as he forecully pulled his shoes off and made a face at the wet fabric. "It feels very lived in and homely."
eloquated4/19/2020, 12:09:22 PM
"Thanks! It's a bit of a thing at the moment, but Ro's an art major, for now-" Elladan grinned cheekily as he knelt down to do battle with his swollen, wet laces, "And he has a ton of things that had invaded the living room. The bedrooms aren't exactly-- jesus, what did they make these laces out of? Sponge? Anyway, the bedrooms are pretty tiny, so he moved them out here."
With a triumphant laugh, he managed to untie his shoes and kick them off, wiggling his toes in wet socks before stripping those off, too, "I don't know about you, but I feel gross. You can come up to my room, or I'll just toss you down something, and we can get changed before we start on the project?"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 12:12:13 PM
"I'm not shy about changing with others, but if you're more comfortable in changing alone I completely understand," Kili said smiling, wrapping his arms around himself as another shiver ran through his body.
"I don't care if I have to change in the elevator as long as I just get to change. I'm prone to get sick easily so I'm preparing for the worst."
eloquated4/19/2020, 12:16:57 PM
Elladan's eyes widened a little at the admission and he nodded hastily, "Right, I'll hurry my ass up, then. You can come up if you want, I'll hide the bodies!"
Barefoot and dripping, Elladan jogged up the stairs towards his room. 'Room' was a bit of an exaggeration, though. The loft was large, and the two spaces were divided with a wall down the middle, but not at the front, leaving them half open. Elrohir's was dominated by canvasses, some of them leaning against the bed, and Elladan's was at the end-- a little tidier, though the bed was unmade, and there were clothes strewn over it, and the far corner was filled with books.
"Thankfully you're not a huge guy!" He said over his shoulder, rummaging through his dresser, "Otherwise this might be harder!"
Mikilieth4/19/2020, 12:31:26 PM
"Nah, the only problem I think will be the height difference," Kili laughed as he followed Elladan, still wrapped tightly with his arms. His gaze flit around the room and he silently appraised it, trying to learn every detail from the other as he could.
"I mean you're taller, so I'll be swimming in your clothes. I think only your shirt is almost enough to be a small dress for me."
eloquated4/19/2020, 12:34:41 PM
"Gimme a break, you're not that short! And I'm definitely not that tall!" He laughed, shaking his head and rummaging through his things. He was thinner, but Kili was shorter, which wasn't ideal-- but sweat pants were warm, and he knew he had a couple in the back of the drawer. "But if you want a small dress, I'm sure I have one around here somewhere..."
With a teasing eyebrow wiggle, Elladan tossed him a sweater, a tshirt, and a pair of sweat pants. Nothing fancy, but they were soft, and warm, and smelled of his soap.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 8:11:25 AM
"Now the real question is, why would you have a dress in your drawer in the first place?" Kili shot back with a grin, catching the tossed clothes with ease. He didn't waste any time and moved a bit further away before peeling the wet shirt from his skin.
The silver piercing glinted on his chest for a brief moment as he changed the shirt, and he huffed out an amused chuckle as he realised the shirt almost covered his midnight.
At least it covered most of his boxers once he changed the pants.
eloquated4/20/2020, 8:28:28 AM
"Or maybe the real question is why wouldn't I?" Elladan returned without missing a beat, his cheeky smile half hidden in profile, "Anyway, lots of reasons! But mostly? Because if Ro or I need models, we usually use each other. It's easier cause we're already both here!"
It was so tempting.. so very, very tempting... To try and catch a look at Kili while he was getting changed. The sort of tempting that made his stomach tense, and the back of his neck feel warm.. And which would probably be really pervy, even though Kili had said he didn't care.
But it was dark enough outside, the rain lashing against the window, that he could see their blurred reflections. And that wasn't the same as deliberately watching like a creeper! Right? Elladan he swallowed hard, suddenly dry mouthed, at the shadowy broad shoulders, and the toned, hard muscles that were definitely more defined than they looked through his clothes.
You are fucked. Truly. Properly. Fucked.
"Just... ah.. give me a second to get changed too, and we'll toss the wet stuff in the laundry."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 8:38:49 AM
"Sounds good," Kili hummed as he struggled out of his jeans, colorful curses flying past his lips. God he hated when the fabric clung to his legs like that, and on top of the icky feeling it also scratched his skin which sucked. He was quick as he changed into the sweatpants, and to his own amusement he had to roll the legs up once so they wouldn't cover his toes.
Warm and dry and comfortable, Kili let out a satisfied sigh and inhaled deeply, the scent of Elladan's soap making him feel all fuzzy inside.
eloquated4/20/2020, 8:48:01 AM
Elladan snickered at the sound of Kili doing battle with layers of wet cotton and denim, "I'm not sure I've ever heard that word used in that context before!" He teased back over his shoulder.
The upside to being cold, wet and uncomfortable was that it was almost enough to distract him from the deeply and inconveniently attractive man in his bedroom.
Fishing out some of his own clothes-- and lingering a moment over fresh jeans, before deciding that he didn't want to fight them over wet skin-- Elladan grabbed a pair of black lounging around pants and a tshirt with the word "Paste!" blocked across the front. His wet things stuck as he stripped out of them, his back to Kili with a measure of self consciousness as he changed.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 8:51:19 AM
As much as he wanted to sneak a peek at Elladan as he heard the other change, he didn't want to risk their friendship over being a pervert. If he got caught well... Things could turn awkward very fast.
"Do you have a preference whether you want to model or photograph first?"
eloquated4/20/2020, 9:07:20 AM
"Not really, no. You can go first if you have some kind of idea. I'm sort of--" Elladan rolled his shoulders in a noncommittal shrug, "Toying with the idea of something still life? Like I've caught you in the middle of doing something."
Elladan tugged his shirt over his head, the material catching an embarrassed laugh, "Like writing, I mean! Or watching tv. Fuck, that sounded suspicious when I said it!"
Impatiently, Elladan twisted his long,long braid up against the nape of his neck, stabbing a pencil through the knot to keep it in place. "Ugh, I don't mind wet hair, but I don't want it dripping all down the back of my dry shirt."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 9:10:00 AMEdited 4/20/2020, 9:12:16 AM
He had never in his life seen anyone use a pen to keep their hair up, so he was both caught off guard and amused. But he was quick to focus on the embarrassed laugh and the words Elladan had spoken and come on, how could he really resist teasing the other a bit?
"Well... The professor did say we could focus on a certain part of the body if we wished," he drawled out with a wiggle of his eyebrows.
eloquated4/20/2020, 9:24:06 AM
"I'm not sure I have the skills to make that look good!" He grinned, catching Kili's eye in the reflection in the dark window. "But don't let me stop you from living your best centrefold life!"
Cinching the pants around his waist, Elladan gathered up his discarded clothes and made sure to clean out his pockets, before nodding towards the door, "Laundry. Coffee. Then you can figure out what parts of you you want 10 feet tall in front of the class."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 9:34:19 AM
Kili gasped in mock shock, placing a hand above his heart. "Are you saying it's ugly? That's rude, you haven't even seen it!"
He gathered his wet clothes and mirrored Elladan's actions of checking the pockets before telling the other to lead the way to the laundry room. "What about you? Do you have a preference you wish to see of yourself?"
eloquated4/20/2020, 9:37:37 AM
Elladan made a show of rolling his grey eyes, smirking as he blew a few loose strands of wet black hair from his eyes, "I'm not exactly the cock connoisseur, I'll take your word for it!"
Though not for a lack of interest! (Not that he was thinking about that, because sweat pants hid no manner of sins.)
"I don't know. I'm happy letting you choose- you've got more experience photographing me!"
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 9:41:54 AM
"That was one time," Kili muttered embarrassed, resisting the urge to hide his face against the wet clothes as he followed Elladan across the apartment. Of course he had several ideas how he could photograph the other, but he had wanted to check first if Elladan had had any preferences.
"You do know that this project will just boost the rumors further, right?" He asked concerned. "Are you sure you're alright with that? I mean.... People thinking you're gay and all?"
eloquated4/20/2020, 9:47:40 AM
"I was thinking about that, yeah. I was going to ask you the same." Elladan mused as he lead the way back down to the main living area. They didn't have a surplus of space, but there was a small storage area off the kitchen that they'd (very narrowly!) managed to wriggle an upright washer and dryer into.
Anything was better than trekking up and down nine flights of stairs to the basement!
"But personally? I don't care. They're not the first people to assume I'm gay, and I doubt they'll be the last. And I'm not going to throw an assignment just because some neanderthal assholes think being gay is a problem."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 9:52:14 AM
Relief washed over Kili at the words, and he nodded in agreement. At least it was a relief to know that Elladan wasn't against gay people, so even if the other found out he hopefully would not be completely disgusted.
"I agree. If some people's largest problem in life is that someone else is gay, they really need to set their priorities right," Kili said as he pushed his clothes in the dryer and wiped his hands absently on the sweatpants to get rid of the excess moisture.
"they're just jealous I got the best model in the class for myself."
eloquated4/20/2020, 10:04:28 AM
Elladan caught the look of relief on Kili's face-- did he not realize he'd outed himself earlier? The thought made him smile, lopsided and boyish, and he shook his head, "If I had a problem with gay people, I wouldn't still be hanging around you, right? And I definitely wouldn't be giving you carte blanche to photograph me!"
He tossed the clothes into the wash and added a couple of rubbery packets of detergent with a dramatic little flourish, before starting the machine. "I'm pretty sure nobody in the class would agree with that statement, me included! But... er... Well, when the professor told us about the assignment, I was hoping you wouldn't mind working with me."
Elladan shrugged sheepishly and scuttled around Kili to start a cup of coffee, mostly for something to occupy his hands (and to stave off a bit more of the lingering cold!) "Want something? All the pod..things.. are up in that cupboard."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 10:08:56 AM
Confusion was written all over Kili's face for a moment at Elladan's words, as the other made it sound like he knew that-
A sudden flicker of a memory surfaced, of him jumping into the puddle and cursing the god for punishing him for being gay and all color escaped Kili's face. Had he really said that? Had he really just blurted it out and not even fucking realise it?
Oh God was really, really against him today.
"You don't happen to have just straight up poison, do you?" He wailed covering his face with his hands. He wasn't ashamed of who he was, but he hadn't counted on his brains being so fucking stupid he just outed himself like that.
"I can't believe I just- oh my fucking god..."
eloquated4/20/2020, 10:10:57 AM
Maybe it wasn't polite, but Elladan burst out laughing at the look on Kili's face, tears springing to the corners of his eyes. "You did, yeah! I figured you were just really comfortably out!" He gasped between giggles, leaning back against the counter with the head rush of amusement.
"And definitely no poison, no! It's fine, really it is. At least now you don't have to worry about tell me, right? It's just out there!"
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 10:14:21 AM
"Oh my god," Kili whined quietly, his face positively burning as he finally looked up at Elladan. Well, at least his new friend was completely alright with it and seemed amused by the entire situation.
At least one of them was having fun.
"Glad you're enjoying my embarrassment so much you dick," he groaned closing his eyes and resting his weight against the same counter Elladan rested on. "Any chance you'll just forget it ever happened?"
eloquated4/20/2020, 10:18:15 AM
Even flustered, embarrassed and red as a beet, Kili was unfairly gorgeous. Elladan's stomach swooped when he slumped against the counter beside him, and fuck that just kept happening around him! It was like being in middle school all over again, hopelessly crushing on the cute person across the class. Same butterflies.
"You'd laugh if I was the one carrying on!" Staving off another attack of the giggles, he elbowed Kili's arm playfully, "Between this, and the photo in class, I don't think I'm ever going to forget you. So nope, no chance. You're just going to have to accept that this is the way things are!"
"It's really not that bad, though." He added, dabbing his eyes with the end of his sleeve, "I guess you're not officially out?"
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 10:20:30 AM
Kili's whine was high-pitched and pitiful, but a smile was already curling back on his lips as he glanced at Elladan. The wide smile looked really good on him and to be honest, he didn't mind making an idiot out of himself if it meant it would make Elladan laugh that way.
"Not officially, no. My brother knows but that's it," he admitted. "And the only reason he knows is because he caught me staring at other men more than females."
eloquated4/20/2020, 10:25:15 AM
"I'm not going to tell anyone." He promised, voice still light and breathy with laughter. "Really, I won't. But I'm pretty sure people are going to figure it out, unless you make me look really bad for this assignment."
Which was an option, if Kili was actually worried about people suspecting there was more than just a brief rumour between them.
"And Ro isn't going to care, either! He spends most of his free time making googly eyes that this guy in one of his classes, Haldir."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 10:26:46 AM
Kili's eyes widened at the words, and he straightened up surprised. "Is your brother alright with you just outing him like that?" he asked worriedly, drawing his lower lip between his teeth.
He knew that if Fili was telling his secret like that to someone he didn't know, he'd be more than pissed.
eloquated4/20/2020, 10:31:34 AM
Elladan grinned, a little part of him (small, tiny really! Minuscule!) melting at Kili trying to defend his own twin from him. "He won't care, no. We were at this event thing last year, and someone with a camera-"
Well, it had been an industry event, cameras had been everywhere.
"Caught him and some guy flirting. It was pretty obvious. But they posted the video online, hoping they could use it to get attention." Elladan shrugged faintly, papering over just how stressful that had been at the time. "He decided after that to just own it, rather than deny it."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 10:33:52 AM
"Oh that sucks," Kili winced at the thought. "Like someone choosing to out you for you is not cool, especially not like that. I'm glad he turned it into something positive though," he continued as he reached on top of the cupboard and pulled out a random capsule.
The taste didn't matter to be honest, as long as the drink was warm.
"I suppose it also explains how you're so chill with this entire thing, so in a way I lucked out," Kili chuckled.
eloquated4/20/2020, 10:39:18 AM
"Yeah, he was pissed at the time, but it all worked out for the best." Taking the pod, Elladan shuffled around the kitchen to make stuff for them both, since his fingers and toes were still cold, and the crawling goosebumps chill hadn't left.
Outside, the rain seemed to be attempting to wash the whole city off the map, and Elladan shivered at the next peal of thunder. "I'm so glad you agreed to come back here to work, it'd suck to be out there right now." His hand hovered over the coffee machine for a moment, slender fingers poised over the buttons before selecting the one he wanted with a tap.
"It just doesn't feel like something to get upset over! It's not like your dating effects me." You only wish it did. "How'd your brother take it?"
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 10:42:08 AM
"He was super chill about it," Kili smiled at the memory, crossing his arms across his chest. "I was at the worst teenage phase by then, so of course I thought that him finding out was the worst thing in the world. I feared he'd be disgusted, or hate me. Damn near had a panic attack."
He chuckled with a shake of his head, damp hair falling in front of his eyes."He reassured me that it was alright, and that he had had his own suspicions for a while now and that no matter what, I'd still be his little brother."
A soft laugh escaped his lips.
"Of course the teasing began after I had calmed down."
eloquated4/20/2020, 10:52:30 AM
"Teasing your brother is a time honored tradition! You'd probably be more weirded out if he hadn't." Elladan pointed out over his shoulder, "But you know I'm trying to picture you as a teenager now, right?"
With a hiss and a trickle of steam, the machine punched out a piping hot drink, and he slid it over to Kili, "Milk and whatever is in the fridge, if you want."
They did need to start on their project, but Elladan was enjoying himself too much to worry about it. At first sight Kili had been disarmingly handsome, but the more he got to know him, the more he wanted to know. What he was like, and what made him tick, and why his laughter was such a contagious thing!
"Your brother sounds pretty awesome."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 11:00:58 AM
"He is," Kili smiled accepting the warm cup and just held it between his cold fingers, enjoying the warmth with a soft sigh and a content smile. "He took me in after our parents passed away. Without him, I would have ended up in childcare or something equally horrifying so I basically owe him my life," he said fondly.
eloquated4/20/2020, 11:05:28 AM
Elladan couldn't imagine a world without his father in it. He was too much a fixture, this unmoving rock at the centre of their family. "I'm sorry." He said after a pause, flashing Kili a half smile, "But yeah, definitely awesome, then. Did you tell him about the whole thing with the photo in class?"
Yes, it was a change of subject. And not even a particularly subtle one! But it was already dark, wet and gross outside... Better not to focus on the dark things they could drum up inside as well.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 11:07:04 AM
"Hell no!" Kili exclaimed immediately with a bright laugh, taking a careful sip of the hot coffee. The taste was definitely richer than any other coffee he had drank and he hummed contently.
"You're already keeping that over my head, if he knew, he'd never let me live it down either!"
eloquated4/20/2020, 11:11:11 AM
"I claim the right to hold it over your head, since it was me in the picture! And my head blown up in front of the class!" Padding over to the L shaped sofa, Elladan hopped over the edge and draped himself into the corner, sinking into the familiar spot.
"Ro found out before I got to tell him. One of our neanderthal classmates decided to hassle him about it. So I got the whole brotherly lecture about posing for risque photos for strange men!" He grinned against the edge of his cup, "So I had to set him straight."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 12:41:00 PM
"Well I suppose your brother already has a creepy impression of me," Kili laughed as he joined Elladan on the couch, sinking into the soft cushions. It felt like sitting on a cloud after the cold and rain and he couldn't help the satisfied sound that slipped from his lips.
"I know we're supposed to be working but we have all weekend, right? We could do all the thinking today and leave rest to tomorrow. I'm too comfortable to move anytime soon."
eloquated4/20/2020, 12:48:42 PM
"Don't worry about, we both have to tell our brothers "yeah, we met through a lens". No way that's not going to seem weird." Elladan countered, his eyes dropping closed for a lazily contented moment.
Yeah, this was much better than class. He'd been working his ass off for ages, he deserved a mental health day.
Setting his coffee on the table to cool a little, Elladan tugged the pencil out of his hair and started unwinding the long braid that flopped into his lap. "You could say we are working! We're in the same space, with each other. Looking for inspiration. I mean, we are supposed to be photographing each other."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 12:53:17 PM
"I mean you're right in a way," Kili chuckled, relaxing further on the couch now that he knew Elladan was agreeing with him about taking it easy. He eyed Elladan's hair curiously, resting his elbow against his knee.
"How can you stand such long hair? Doesn't it drive you insane? I'd imagine it gets tangled everywhere."
eloquated4/20/2020, 12:57:26 PM
Elladan looked up, his smile sliding into something almost bashful, "I guess it's just what I'm used to? My brother's is the same." He admitted, combing his fingers through the strands. It was ink black, and waved faintly from being wet and braided for the last several hours.
"And it does get in the way sometimes! It's why I don't wear it down much-- you ever tried sitting on your own hair? Not fun!" He laughed, the sound catching under his breath as he accidentally snagged a knot, "My mother liked it this way, so we never really cut it as kids. My sister chopped all hers' off a few years ago into this super cute pixie thing, and my grandmother just about had a heart attack."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 1:03:44 PM
Kili watched him for a moment mesmerised, the glide of the hair between Elladan's fingers almost hypnotising. He couldn't imagine a life with that kind of hair, when he was already losing his mind with his curls.
"Here, you missed a spot," Kili pointed out and reached out without thinking, his fingers taking care of the knot on the back of Elladan's hair. The texture of the hair was soft and he blinked surprised, slowly threading them between his fingers. "I don't think I've ever felt soft hair like this before."
eloquated4/20/2020, 1:07:47 PM
It wasn't that people didn't touch his hair-- Elrohir did, and occasionally they ran across people in the street that seemed to think it was alright to just come up and pull his braid to see if it was real.
But those people weren't Kili. Someone he was already distractedly attracted to, and intensely aware of, like he could feel every inch of the space between them on the couch.
Elladan was already on edge when Kili unexpectedly combed his fingers through his hair, and the resulting gasp was humiliatingly loud in the quiet living room. His eyes dropped half closed for a moment as bright, tingling sensation zipped across his scalp and down the back of his neck, catching him entirely off guard.
"Oh?" He gulped the word, and gave himself a stern shake back to reality, cheeks blazing.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 1:14:35 PM
"Yeah, it's like silk," Kili smiled, combing through Elladan's hair slowly, catching the tiny knots that hit his fingers. "It must be hard to take care of it daily. I mean, I thought my curls were tough but christ," he continued, and it was if his brains suddenly caught up with what he was doing and he froze in place.
His eyes were wide and he gaped at Elladan, the blush slowly rising up his cheeks. He didn't dare to move his hand away, didn't dare to move an inch. Even if Elladan had said that he was alright with him being who he was, this had to cross some borders.
"I'm.. I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking."
eloquated4/20/2020, 1:19:49 PM
"Mmhmm..." Elladan's voice drifted as he unconsciously leaned into the slow path of Kili's fingers. There was no part of him that wanted to pull away, not when he was close, and every combing pass made Elladan's skin feel alive.
Half lidded grey eyes slowly began to close, and Elladan was fairly sure one of them needed to pull away-- but it wasn't going to be him and--
Both of them were blushing hotly when reality snapped back into place, and even the peal of thunder outside made the apartment vibrate-- like the world had returned with a bump.
"No- no- it's--" He started to protest, one corner of his mouth jumping self consciously, "Don't apologize."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 1:25:12 PM
"I just..." he trailed off into silence, his fingers twitching slightly in Elladan's hair before he carefully began to comb through them again.
"I suppose I could repay your kindness by helping you care for your hair?" he offered, and even in his own mind the excuse sounded clumsy as fuck.
eloquated4/20/2020, 1:29:06 PM
It was the most transparent of excuses, and he was sure they both knew it. But he wanted this closeness, and it was all the excuse he needed to keep it. Elladan felt like his heart was going to burst with nerves when he shifted a little, half turning his back to Kili.
"Yeah..." He breathed, grateful their new position hid the worst of his burning cheeks, "Sounds like a fair trade.. And you're supposed to be figuring out what to photograph anyway.. It's as good a place as any to start."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 1:34:16 PM
"Yeah, it's only logical," he grasped at the excuse immediately, his heart hammering in his chest as he began to rake through Elladan's hair with more sure fingers.
The other had to see through his weak excuse, and yet still had agreed into this. He tried not to read too much into it.
The silence around them shifted from embarrassment to comfort slowly and Kili began to relax as he pulled Elladan's hair back and if his fingers happened to grace Elladan's ear on the progress well... That wasn't his fault.
eloquated4/20/2020, 1:43:36 PMEdited 4/20/2020, 1:43:46 PM
Unlike his twin who was infinitely more brave in love, Elladan hadn't been this close to many people before. His stomach tugged hotly as Kili's fingers combed through his hair, working out the tiny knots and snarls with little sparks of pleasant pain.
When he grazed over his ear, Kili could almost see the shiver that slid down Elladan's spine, and the tension that tightened across his shoulders for an instant. "Mmhmm..." He murmured, finally letting his eyes drop properly closed.
"Logical... I think.." Elladan paused, drawing a slow breath, and exhaling with a murmur of bliss, "I want one of your curls. A picture, I mean... All mussed up like the first time I saw you..."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 1:47:10 PM
Kili swallowed at the words, thankful that Elladan could not see how his entire face lit up with the strength of a blush. He hadn't been aware just how much attention Elladan had paid him when they had met but the answer seemed to be 'more than he thought'.
"It's usually very messy in the mornings after I wake up," he replied softly, starting a small braid with a part of Elladan's hair. "So we'd have to meet up early if you want that."
eloquated4/20/2020, 1:51:34 PM
Out of habit, Elladan tilted his head back a little when he felt Kili start plaiting a small section of his hair. It was intensely surreal, and he could feel the way the couch shifted whenever Kili moved-- and it would be so easy, so impossibly easy, to just lean into his space, back to chest, and --
And what? Is he waiting for a signed invitation? Are you?
"Or I could just find a way to mess you up now." He murmured, tongue flicking out to moisten his suddenly dry lips, "Or both..."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 1:55:37 PM
His heart leaped at the words and the braid slipped from his fingers, and the way his stomach swooped almost made him feel sick but in a good way. Surely Elladan didn't mean what he thought he meant. There was no way.
Christ, Elladan was going to be the death of him.
"Mess me up?" he repeated, his voice a tad deeper, a tad shakier with nerves as he reached back to Elladan's hair and picked up the half done braid with a deep breath.
"And how were you going to do that?"
eloquated4/20/2020, 2:00:16 PM
Did he mean that the way it sounded? Sure, there was a chance that Kili might like him, it was possible, even if it didn't feel plausible-- but what if he did? Elladan's quick exhale stuttered across his lips as he shifted, drawing one knee up onto the couch and wrapping his arms around it loosely.
"Yeah.." He confirmed, not sure if Kili had even the faintest idea what that low, unsteady voice was doing to his insides. "I guess that depends.. on what sort of messed up I'm .. er... How you'd let me. I don't want to..."
Yes, apparently he was waiting for an invitation. Signed in fucking triplicate by eight noble witnesses.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 2:04:16 PM
Fuck.
Kili exhaled shakily, but couldn't help the smile that spread on his lips at the stuttered explanation. It helped to know he wasn't the only one nervous and now there was the possibility that Elladan felt something for him. Whatever it was, he would take it. Even if there was the risk it would only be a taste.
He pulled the hair back slowly, exposing Elladan's ear before he leaned close until his chest was pressed up against the other's back and his warm breath ghosted over Elladan's ear.
"Give me your best shot."
eloquated4/20/2020, 2:12:10 PM
Elladan was fairly sure his stomach had flipped around entirely, the tension pushing all the air from his lungs in a lightheaded rush. His eyes widened in surprise when Kili finally closed the space between them-- finally finally.
"Fuck..." He murmured, sinking back against Kili's chest. He could feel the warmth radiating between them, hot with nervously quickened blood. "Pretty sure that's my cue to turn around and kiss you."
Slowly Elladan twisted, his shoulder shifting across Kili's chest as he half turned to look at him. Colour flushed high on his cheeks, and his lower lip caught against his teeth, "Unless you'd like to tell me not to?"
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 2:16:57 PM
Christ, Elladan was truly gorgeous wasn't he? The grey in his eyes only seemed more intense combined with the red of his cheeks and Kili found himself captivated as he tug lightly on the other's hair.
"I think I'll be very disappointed if you don't," he murmured roughly, the words thick on his tongue, his heart threatening to jump out of his chest.
"If you think you can mess me up, you have to prove it," he challenged with a crooked grin.
eloquated4/20/2020, 2:22:34 PM
How could he ignore a challenge like that?
This close, Elladan felt like he was drowning in Kili, his whole world eclipsed by dark eyes and thick curls that just begged for him to comb his fingers through them. "Me too."
There was nothing he could do to stop the subtle tremor of nerves when he reached up to do just that, slender fingers carding through his hair and curling through the lush strands.
Closing the last few inches, Elladan curiously brushed his mouth across Kili's, soft and experimental, and making his lips tingle. It was just supposed to be one, but two was better.. three was better... five wasn't enough...
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 2:27:47 PM
The first brush of lips against his own stole all the air from his lungs, and he couldn't stop his body from beginning to tremble as Elladan's fingers curled through his hair and held him close. No kiss before had felt like this; experimental, pure, electrifying.
He couldn't get enough of it.
His hand slid down to rest on the side of Elladan's neck and he leaned closer with a soft sound, his eyelids fluttering close as he returned the kisses, each one growing in length.
eloquated4/20/2020, 2:35:02 PM
It felt like Elladan had been waiting forever for this, suffocating and breath held with nerves-- and finally there was air again, shared in the space between them. If he had any doubts that Kili had felt the same shock of chemistry between them, he didn't anymore.
Between kisses he twisted around properly, one hand finding home on Kili's chest, fingers splayed to feel the racing beat of his heart under his palm, and the other tangling in his dark curls.
This is what a kiss is supposed to be.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 2:40:39 PM
It was easy to let Elladan's weight push him down on the couch and he immediately placed his other hand on Elladan's lower back to hold him close. The weight of the other felt heavenly and grounding at the same time and Kili couldn't get enough of it as he chased Elladan's lips with his own. His other hand still rested in Elladan's hair and he exhaled shakily through his nose, craning his neck to nudge his nose against Elladan's own.
He was getting drunk on the taste, and knew he could never let a Elladan go again. He could not go long without having another taste, hesitantly brushing his tongue over Elladan's lower lip; a silent ask for permission.
eloquated4/20/2020, 2:48:30 PM
The tiny, still nervous part of Elladan was waiting for it to turn awkward; for them not to fit together, for Kili too pull away, for the couch to be too narrow for two grown men.
What happened instead was their bodies slotting together, sinking into the soft cushions. It was the anchor of Kili's warm hand slotted onto the dip at the small of his back with a steady pressure that made Elladan's head spin and his stomach tense.
Deepening the kiss felt like the most natural thing in the world, Elladan's lips parting and welcoming, curved up at the edges where even kisses couldn't stop him from smiling.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 2:51:22 PM
This was really happening.
It wasn't a joke or a test, neither one of them were pulling away with an awkward laugh.
Instead the kiss deepened further as he allowed his tongue to slip past Elladan's lips, a small groan mixing into their kiss as he mapped the others mouth with small flicks.
All he could taste, feel and smell was Elladan and the heaven outside could come crashing down and he'd be none the wiser.
eloquated4/20/2020, 2:55:44 PM
The world hadn't ended. The kiss hadn't broken the tension into awkward shuffling, unable to meet the other's eyes. Instead, it felt like it had ignited the thing between them, and Elladan was breathless and drowning in it.
Shifting his weight, he slotted his free arm over Kili's shoulder and dipped his head, brushing kisses down the side of his neck. "M' not crushing you, am I?" He murmured against his pulse, and paused just long enough to let him answer.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 2:58:47 PM
"Fuck no," Kili gasped tilting his head to the side, his skin breaking into goosebumps as his grip of Elladan's hair tightened. It felt as if Elladan's lips were leaving a trail of fire over his skin and he yearned for more, looking up at the other with darkened eyes.
"Keep doing that?" he requested voice breaking a bit, his cheeks flushed heavily as he ran his other hand up and down Elladan's back.
eloquated4/20/2020, 3:07:36 PM
Elladan had never thought of himself as an aural person before, but the sound of Kili's voice sparked in his brain. He smothered a shallow gasp against his neck, hidden by kisses-- he wanted to make him sound like that, more and forever, and just like that.
"Kili..." He breathed his name like a precious thing, back arching under his hands. The hem of his sweater was loose, bunching up in Kili's hands as they moved, and Elladan could feel the cool draft on his skin. "Fuck.."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 3:12:16 PM
The smart thing to do would be to stop before they got too carried away, perhaps discuss a bit about what they wanted but god knew he could not pull himself away from Elladan. Not when the other whispered his name like that, pressing more kisses over his skin, moving his body like that.
His fingers graced over Elladan's skin on his back and he took a moment to trace mindless symbols over it, feeling the skin heat up under his touch. He nuzzled his nose against the side of Elladan's face, releasing breathless sounds and pressing small kisses on the smooth skin.
eloquated4/20/2020, 3:16:39 PM
He'd never guessed that one kiss could be so intoxicating, that it could make the whole world outside of the two of them vanish. It was the kind of thing that only happened in movies and books, and Elladan was completely caught up in Kili.
The long curtain of his black hair fell around them when he mapped his way back to his mouth, wordlessly melting under the warm, nuzzling affection. They should move... should talk... just another minute, one more minute, one more kiss, they could wait that long.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 3:19:49 PM
"Fuck," Kili breathed out roughly against Elladan's lips, brushing his own against them once, twice, three times. He rested his hand palm down over Elladan's back, holding him closer, refusing to let go.
"You're going to be the end of me," he murmured, trailing the soft kisses down Elladan's throat, tasting the salt of his skin.
eloquated4/20/2020, 3:24:09 PM
"Yeah? Makes two of us.. I've been thinking that all day.." Elladan laughed faintly, just a huff of breath between kissed. The weight of his hand on his back, the pressure and warmth, was absolutely electric, and Elladan couldnt imagine wanting to be anywhere else.
His eyes dropped closed with a soft, hitching moan, and he tilted his head to bare his throat. "I was so sure you didn't... you wouldn't..."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 3:26:41 PM
"I'd have to be both blind and stupid not to," Kili replied against Elladan's skin, trailing the kisses down his throat and allowing his teeth to lightly graze against him.
"I thought you didn't... Thought I had no chance with you," he added, pressing the flat of his tongue over Elladan's racing pulse.
eloquated4/20/2020, 3:29:22 PM
The damp heat jerked a whimper from his lips that would have been embarrassing under any other circumstances. But with Kili's voice reverberating in his ears, he barely noticed.
"And here.. you thought I was going to hit you.." He managed a breathy laugh, his fingers tangling in Kili's hair to pull him closer, "And I was so... so distracted by you being... just gorgeous.."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 3:31:23 PM
"Looks like I'm going to be making a mess out of you instead," Kili teased with a breathy chuckle, the grip Elladan had of his hair pulling a pleased sound from the back of his throat.
Careful nips and licks turned into more daring bites and light sucks over Elladan's neck, the scent of the other making his head spin.
eloquated4/20/2020, 3:34:41 PM
He was so pale that his skin reddened easily, leaving a map of where Kili's mouth had been. He was going to have marks to hide later, and the idea of it made his stomach swoop, heat spilling through his veins.
"Think it's... it's pretty mutual." He countered, not entirely sure how he could keep talking when it felt like all his blood was rushing away from his brain. "But.. God... you can try."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 3:37:09 PM
The way Elladan sounded like when breaking apart was addicting and gorgeous and God he wanted to keep hearing it until the day he died. He wanted to feel him writhe, to hear him gasp and whimper out in pleasure.
Never one to back away from a challenge, Kili trailed his lips down on the spot between Elladan's neck and shoulder and actually bit down, sucking a proper hickey on the pale skin.
eloquated4/20/2020, 3:45:04 PM
"Ki-ii!" Elladan's voice properly broke with surprise, crackling up with a gasp on the second syllable of Kili's name. Nobody had ever had the guts to bite him before, and Elladan's brain shorted out for an instant at the sharp burn of pleasure-pain. Heat pooled under his skin like a brand, reddening to mark the spot.
Elladan's fingers twisted instinctively in his curls, the thick, soft mass of them completely disordered and mussed. "And how--" He swallowed, trying to school his breathing into something normal with a laugh, "Am I going to hide that?"
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 3:48:09 PM
Kili groaned as Elladan tugged at his curls again, his scalp burning and tingling in a pleasant way that shot heat straight down his spine. He could not stop himself from giggling and grinning from the other, clearly pleased at the reaction he had pulled out.
"Why do you think I made it here?" Kili asked cheekily, nuzzling the already purple mark with his nose. "You'll be fine with a hoodie or something else you can zip up."
eloquated4/20/2020, 3:53:15 PM
Laughter helped smooth the raw, rushing edges of new passion, and Elladan dissolved into giggles right along with Kili. It was a bubbling, effervescent feeling, like he'd never be able to stop smiling.
"It's a 'property of Kili' mark!" He gasped between laughs, rubbing his cheek against Kili's adoringly. In truth, he didn't care about covering it, not really; it was like a warm, faintly aching reminder of today. Proof that this had really happened.
"Are you sure I'm not squishing you?" He added, already wriggling a little to the side, just in case Kili didn't actually want his gangly self draped over his chest.
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 3:56:57 PM
"Ah don't-!"
Kili grabbed a tight hold of Elladan to stop him from wriggling, his face absolutely burning with humiliation as he avoided the other's eyes. It felt as if every nerve in his body was on fire, and he was painfully aware of just where most of his blood had rushed into and how close Elladan was to being directly over it.
"Look, you can't just make out with me and think it didn't effect me so please don't wriggle," he rushed to say, hiding his face against Elladan's shoulder.
eloquated4/20/2020, 4:01:27 PM
Elladan stopped short, his eyebrows jumping with obvious concern. Had he-- oh. OH. He wasn't sure if it was the way Kili had just grabbed him, tight and secure and oh fuck, he was in such trouble because he was never going to be able to let go of him.
-- Or if it was the revelation of why he' grabbed him-- That made his cheeks redden hotly.
"Sorry... Oops?" Elladan grinned, his thumb gently rubbing small circles just behind Kili's ear. "It's... If it's any consolation, it's really not just you. I just have the benefit of being able to... um, hide it easier." He admitted, trying to equalize the embarrassment a little!
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 4:04:30 PM
He really couldn't stop himself from giggling at the predicament they were in. The giggle turned into a chuckle which then turned itno laughter, his voice muffled against Elladan's shoulder for a brief moment before he allowed himself to relax and flop his head back down on the cushions.
His eyes were dark yet bright and twinkling, lips swollen and hair mussed up and in a single word he just looked completely debauched.
"What a situation we're in, huh?"
eloquated4/20/2020, 4:13:20 PM
They were both warm and flushed, and when Elladan looked down at Kili, he couldn't entirely believe that he'd been the cause of that incredible smile. It was more than just the physical pleasure of being close to him, it was just... Kili. That smile, and the way he laughed, and the was Elladan felt lightheaded and completely besotted.
He was sure it was painted all over his face when he leaned down to steal a kiss, tasting the laughter between them.
"Situation: messed. You, Kili, are completely mussed up. Just like I promised." He beamed down at him, and carefully relocated himself into the narrow gap between Kili and the back of the couch. Gently he brushed his fingers across the disheveled curls and down his warm cheek, tracing his fingertips across the swollen redness of his mouth.
"I haven't woke up yet, so I'm starting to think I'm not imagining this."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 4:17:06 PM
"I'd say we're both rather mussed up and you look amazing like that," he smiled leaning into the gentle caress of the finger.
Kili hummed in response to the other's words, lips twitching into a warm smile. "This is all real, I promise," he mumbled against Elladan's finger and he couldn't resist the temptation to curl his tongue around the tip of the finger, winking cheekily at the other.
eloquated4/20/2020, 4:19:34 PM
Elladan ducked his head against Kili's shoulder to muffle a laugh, his hand dropping it settle against the other side of his neck. "This isn't what I was thinking when I invited you over today." He admitted, the smile audible in his voice.
"But I definitely hoped. Especially after you accidentally told me you weren't straight! Up until then, I kept telling myself it was a bad, bad idea to crush on straight guys... I'm so glad I was wrong."
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 4:21:16 PM
"God I still can't believe I did that!" Kili laughed curling his arm around Elladan and pulling him close until they rested properly side by side.
"I was thinking the same thing though. How crushing on a straight guy was a fucking bad idea and would only hurt. Then I had a mild freak out over falling for you so fast."
eloquated4/20/2020, 4:24:39 PM
And that was it, the admission that Elladan hadn't realized he was waiting for. Kili could feel the roll of tension that ran down his body, followed by a breath of shaky laughter. "Is that what it is, then?" He asked, curling tight against Kili's side.
His hand settled over his heart, feeling the beat of it as it raced under his ribs. Elladan was sure he was doing the same. "Falling for me?"
Mikilieth4/20/2020, 4:28:33 PM
"I'm like... 98% sure I am," Kili admitted nervously, his fingers massaging between Elladan's shoulder blades. The fear that this entire situation could still turn upside down made his stomach flip in a very unpleasant way, as if he was going to be sick.
"I mean... I don't go around kissing just everyone you know."
eloquated4/20/2020, 4:31:30 PM
"Neither do I!" The words escaped in a a rush, and Elladan tilted his head and arched forward to nuzzle a kiss under Kili's jaw. "I keep telling myself how could I be falling for you? We only just met!"
He kissed him again, and Kili could feel the way the muscles between his shoulders had begun to relax, loosened by the admission and his touch. "But I am. I just didn't want to assume that you felt the same."
Mikilieth4/22/2020, 3:26:15 PM
"I think I started to fall for you the moment I snapped the first picture," Kili admitted absently, rubbing his thumb between Elladan's shoulder blades.
"I didn't even realise I was taking the picture until I heard the sound of the shutter. It was so loud!"
eloquated4/22/2020, 3:31:51 PM
Slowly Elladan melted into Kili's side, the tension that always lingered between his shoulders (hours spent in a lecture hall, and more still editing videos at a computer would do that!) unraveling under his fingers.
"I was so sure I'd heard someone, but you didn't say anything!" He turned his head to half smother a laugh against Kili's shoulder, "I thought you were either a serial killer hiding a body, or a figment of my imagination. Right up until I saw my own face on the overhead!"
Mikilieth4/22/2020, 3:33:48 PM
"I did kind of run away as soon as I realised what I had done," Kili laughed holding Elladan closer, the warmth of the other's breath on his shoulder sending pleasant shivers through his body.
"But I'm glad you ended up being in my class. Otherwise this wouldn't have happened."
eloquated4/22/2020, 3:36:37 PM
Elladan wouldn't have thought the couch was big enough for both of them to lie side by side, but apparently it was perfectly snug if they were slotted in tightly together. Shifting a little, Elladan curled one long leg over Kili's, his head pillowed more comfortably on his chest.
"I can't believe you ran away." He grinned, playfully poking his side, "I bet you thought you'd gotten away with it, too! But.. I'm glad, too. I was glad about 30 seconds after I said hello to you."
Mikilieth4/22/2020, 3:44:26 PM
"I did!" Kili laughed shaking his head a bit before tipping it back. "I thought I had gotten really lucky to catch someone so beautiful in the forest, and that I got to capture them on the camera."
He grinned, pressing a soft kiss on Elladan's forehead. "Obviously, I'm more content with this outcome. If you're willing.... I'd like to see where this goes."
eloquated4/22/2020, 3:48:00 PMEdited 4/22/2020, 3:49:11 PM
They'd both been frozen through them they got to the apartment, but now? Elladan felt utterly snug, his wrong body warmed through. "Guess it makes for a good story. Not sure how you're going to spin it to your brother, though!"
Every little kiss, every pass of his hands, made Elladan feel light and effervescent, like he was filled with happy fizz. "If I'm willing?" He exclaimed, half smothering a giggle, "Kili, I'm trying to figure out how I'm supposed to let you leave tonight! Of course I'm willing, 110,000 percent sure!"
Mikilieth4/22/2020, 3:54:44 PM
"Unfortunately I can't stay the night, I'm already in too much trouble for skipping the last class," he laughed only to sober up almost instantly with a sheepish grin.
"I might have had a class today but skipping it to be with you was more tempting."
eloquated4/22/2020, 3:57:58 PM
Elladan flushed hotly-- because that hadn't been the way he'd meant it, not entirely, but it certainly was tempting. Rushed, but tempting! "We both missed class this afternoon, but it's not the end of the world. I mean,..." He tilted his face up to flash Kili an innocent smile, "It's sort of like an anatomy study.'
"And it's a lot more interesting than my media studies class. I've about had enough of debating psychological horror and gore."
Mikilieth4/23/2020, 11:26:26 AM
"Anatomy study?" Kili repeated amused, staring at the ceiling with a wide smile. "That sounds like the lamest pickup line of all time," he said with a chuckle, nearly falling off the couch as his phone started to ring in his pocket.
He fumbled to pull it out, grimacing at the screen and mouthed a silent 'busted' before holding it up against his ear.
"Hi bro, what's up?"
He just hoped he didn't sound as breathless as he felt, trying not to giggle like he had been caught well.... Technically he was.
eloquated4/23/2020, 11:30:16 AMEdited 4/23/2020, 11:32:26 AM
Elladan pulled a face when Kili's phone rang, and he had to bite his tongue to stifle a giggle of his own. "Oops..." He whispered under his breath, before lapsing silent, his head still tucked against Kili's shoulder.
"So you're not dead. That's a good start. And your phone does work. So I have to wonder..." Fili's voice on the other end of the line was flat and dry, a sardonic pseudo amusement threaded through every syllable, "Why you're two hours late getting here."
Not that he was worried. Definitely not. Because it wasn't as though his brother had a habit of falling ill. It wasn't as though it was raining like God's own wrath outside. "I was starting to think you'd drowned."
Mikilieth4/23/2020, 11:43:20 AM
"I could have drowned, I mean it was pretty close," Kili replied grinning, resting his elbow against his knee as he tapped his thigh absently. "I got completely soaked but luckily my photography partner lived close by, so he offered we'd get dry and discuss our project for the school. I lost the track of time and forgot to call, sorry."
He didn't like to make Fili worry, but it wasn't his fault he had gotten distracted.
"I'll be home as soon as my clothes come out of the dryer."
eloquated4/23/2020, 11:48:45 AM
Right, laundry! With a cheeky smile, Elladan brushed a kiss under Kili's ear and extracted himself reluctantly from their warm tangle on the couch. Outside the rain seemed to have picked up, lashing against the window with a renewed determination to scrub the city right off the map.
Fili's sigh was audible, and more relieved than he wanted to admit. He'd never expected this to be his life-- but he'd already lost his mother, and he'd be damned if he lost his brother, too. Taking Kili in had been, in his eyes, the only option. But God, he made him worry sometimes!
"You've got a head full of rocks." He muttered, leaning against the wall of his shop. Another thing he hadn't expected... but it was a skill, and it paid the bills, even if it wasn't what he would have preferred to be doing! "You want me to come pick you up?"
Mikilieth4/23/2020, 11:52:12 AM
"That'd be awesome," Kili replied, tone full of graditute. "My bike is still at the school and I'd rather not walk or cycle back home."
He had been soaked to the bone for a long time and the chances his body would succumb to a flu was more than likely. There was a reason Kili usually didn't go out on rainy days, his immune system was wrecked.
"I'll send you the address via message, okay?"
eloquated4/23/2020, 11:56:30 AM
"Alright... text me when you're ready." Well, at least Fili knew his brother was going to get back home in one piece! Technically he knew Kili was a grown adult, that he could make his own choices, and it wasn't as though he had a curfew! But it wasn't like him to just vanish, and on a day like this, Fili's imagination had jumped to the worst conclusion.
Padding back from the laundry closet, the sound of the dryer thumping and rumbling in the background, Elladan dropped down onto the couch beside Kili and arched an eyebrow, "Everything alright?" He asked after a beat, reaching out for his hand.
Mikilieth4/23/2020, 11:59:00 AM
"Yeah, just my brother worrying," Kili smiled as he put his phone away and took Elladan's hand instead, running his thumb over his knuckles. "There's a reason storms like these makes him uncomfortable and with my immune system being a bit weaker than most it's just a recipe for him to fret."
He smiled a bit, pressing a light kiss on the back of Elladan's hand. "He'll pick me up after the clothes have dried."
eloquated4/23/2020, 12:02:19 PM
"I get it. The worrying, I mean-- I'm sort of surprised Ro hasn't called, too." He cracked a smile and sank back into the cushions. After a moment, Elladan swung his feet up onto the couch and stretched out beside Kili again, even though his heart jittered over a nervous is this too much? beat.
"Better than public transit, anyway. Your clothes should be done in.. like forty-five minutes?"
Mikilieth4/30/2020, 12:02:43 PM
"Pity that I need to leave so soon, but I really don't wish to worry Fili further," he said sinking his fingers through Elladan's hair, playing with the smooth strands. It felt amazing and unreal that he was allowed to touch now; to have the permission to map Elladan's skin with his fingers.
eloquated4/30/2020, 12:06:27 PM
Elladan had never really thought of his hair as a sensitive spot-- most of the time he didn't pay much attention to it at all, unless it was getting in the way!-- but Kili's fingers combing through the long strands, gently catching on the tiny knots, sent a wash of tingling energy flooding down his spine.
"You make it sound like I'm not going to see you later this weekend!" He laughed against Kili's shoulder, tilting his head to nuzzle a kiss under his ear, "We've still got this project due on Monday."
Mikilieth4/30/2020, 12:08:37 PM
"I know, but..." he trailed off, suddenly feeling embarrassment over what he had almost admitted. This wasn't the time to go all mushy on someone he had just sort of started dating.
"You're right," Kili chuckled, allowing his head to tip back a bit at the sensation of a kiss being pressed under his ear. "Just have to remember not to brush me hair on the day you want my pictures so you can capture the floof."
eloquated4/30/2020, 12:13:44 PM
"But?" Embarrassing it might be, but Elladan was far too curious to ignore such a tempting opening!
Twisting onto his side, Elladan tucked his head more comfortably into the crook of Kili's shoulder, his breath warm on the side of his neck. "Tomorrow? You can come over here, or I can head over to yours, if you don't think your brother will mind. Ro won't care either way, he'll be working on his paintings."
Mikilieth4/30/2020, 12:16:04 PM
"Mh, Fili is most likely working at the garage, so either works for me," Kili said closing his eyes, the warm breath over his skin sending shivers down his spine. He could hear his own pulse in his ears, the fast racing of his heart making him feel overly sensitive.
"We could see which one of us is ready first, and then decide where to go?"
eloquated4/30/2020, 12:37:36 PM
Slowly, Elladan fanned his fingers out over Kili's chest, the pad of his thumb smoothing back and forth around his heart. With the rain lashing against the window he could fall asleep like this, he thought with a dopey smile. Just like this.
"Mmhmm... That sounds like a plan. I'm not usually a morning person, but if I get to see you?" Thankfully, his face was hidden along the side of Kili's neck! "I think I can make the effort."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 11:25:10 AM
"Awww, are you telling me I'm special?" Kili teased playfully, allowing his body to relax further into the cushions. He knew he had to get up soon and get his clothes but surely he could enjoy this moment for couple of more minutes before his brother would bite his head off.
That was one conversation he wasn't sure how to handle.
eloquated6/17/2020, 11:43:55 AM
"If you're not special, that says something about my taste in men!" Elladan grinned and gently flicked Kili's side, "So I guess that means you have to be special... By default, of course!"
"Is it stupid that you haven't even left yet, and I already know I'm going to miss you tonight?"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 11:45:15 AM
"It's not stupid," Kili sighed wrapping his arm tighter around Elladan. "I know I'll miss you too, but at least this time we have each other's numbers so we can keep texting late in the night and then regret it in the morning," he continued with a laugh.
eloquated6/17/2020, 11:56:45 AM
That sounded good... Really, really good. Nuzzling into the side of his neck, Elladan kissed the hollow under his ear, his lips distractedly trailing down to his collar. "And it's only a few hours. It's not like we have to see each other every waking moment!"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 12:01:59 PM
"Mmmh," Kili hummed in agreement, distracted by the soft lips pressing against his skin. It felt easy to let his head tip back, fingers sliding from Elladan's shoulder to rest against the back of his head, instead playing with the strands of hair.
"Some distance makes the heart fond or however that saying goes."
eloquated6/17/2020, 12:13:30 PM
"I'm not sure if you like this, or if you're going to fall asleep on me." He teased, finally propping himself on an elbow so he could gaze down at Kili. Long skeins of black hair fell around his face and pooled on Kili's chest, the trailing edges tickling around his collar.
"Maybe it does, but can't I have my fondness without the distance?"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 12:16:04 PM
"I like it," Kili laughed in response, opening his eyes to gaze at the taller man fondly. He brushed the hair with his fingers, twining one of the locks around his fingers before using that as a leverage to pull Elladan closer so he could press a light kiss on his lips.
"It's one night, we can make it. Besides, just think about how much fun we could have with messaging each other," he snickered.
eloquated6/17/2020, 12:19:39 PM
"One kiss and your mind slides right into the gutter!" And by the boyish grin, Elladan had been thinking something similar! He smiled against Kili's mouth, the whole world feeling so warm and good that he practically oozed contentment. "My spidey sense says that I'm going to have a lot of distracted nights in the near future... Strangely, I couldn't be happier about it!"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 12:23:05 PM
"Can you blame me?" Kili grinned sheepishly, his skin turning a shade redder. "I have the hottest guy of the school in my arms and I'm only a human. How could I not react to that?"
Plus he was a hormonal young adult, give him a break. His mind rested in the gutter so often he might as well make a home there. And now he had someone he wanted, someone who made him feel amazing and wanted in such a short time. It was hard to keep himself in control.
"Good, because I plan to be as distracting as possible."
eloquated6/17/2020, 12:50:14 PM
"Blame you? No. Enjoy making you blush? Definitely." Elladan was just leaning down to steal a kiss when their warm, happy little bubble was interrupted rudely by the jarring buzz of the dryer.
"Ugh, mood killer!" He groused, and kissed Kili anyway, quick and adoring, his mouth curved up in a smile, "Now that's distracting."
If it wasn't for the fact that Kili's brother was already worried, Elladan would have tried to find an excuse for him to stay... but he was worried. And probably waiting for Kili to call. "Worst. Timing. Ever."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 12:52:17 PM
"Blocked by a dryer," Kili laughed covering his face with one arm, blindly searching for his phone with the other. Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise, for surely he would have gotten distracted by Elladan and end up worrying his brother again.
While Elladan was picking the clothes, he texted his brother.
Got the clothes, ready for pickup in five.
eloquated6/17/2020, 1:04:04 PMEdited 6/17/2020, 1:04:15 PM
Elladan gathered the things out of the dryer, the fabric still piping hot as he carried it back to the living room in a haphazard armful, "Catch!" He grinned and tossed the toasty clothes at his... boyfriend?
It sounded strange.. but good-strange.
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 1:05:33 PM
Too slow to react, Kili got hit by the hot clothes and he laughed surprised. "Mmmh, all warm and toasty~" He hummed pleased, hugging the clothes close to his chest.
"Do you mind if I go change in your room?"
eloquated6/17/2020, 1:11:34 PM
"Go ahead, I'll just wait down here." Elladan waved him off and dropped onto the couch to wait.
Without Elladan there as a distraction, Kili could notice more about the room. There was the usual mess of odds and ends, as well as a handful of photos in scattered frames-- mostly what looked like family and friends--. A shiny gold Play button plaque was half hidden behind a precarious stack of books, and a little more camera equipment.
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 1:35:08 PM
Kili tried his best not to snoop around, but it was hard to miss the glint of gold in between the mess of books and what seemed to be parts of cameras. Absently tugging the shirt over his head, Kili crouched down to examine the weird shine more closely and could make out the words YouTube. Was it a project for YouTube? Or school?
He stood back up and struggled to get his jeans on, the warmth enveloping him like a hug and he smiled pleased before returning back to Elladan. "Thanks again for having me over. You really saved me."
eloquated6/17/2020, 1:38:54 PM
Elladan tossed his phone onto the coffee table when Kili returned, and padded over to drape his arms around his neck. "Don't thank me. Just don't change your mind about this, before tomorrow, ok?" He asked, his smile just a little rueful.
Maybe it was silly, because Kili obviously liked him.. but would it be the same when he got home and had time to think about it? Sure, having his picture up there in class had been embarrassing, but he could ultimately brush it off... but this? This would mean outing them both.
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 1:43:54 PM
"of course not," Kili replied immediately, eyes widening a tad at the unexpected words. Why would Elladan even think that? Sure, this was new and there were... Obstacles, to put it lightly. But he wasn't regretting any of what they did.
"You have nothing to worry about," Kili promised hugging Elladan closer, burying his face against his shoulder. Their height different really became apparent when they both stood like this, and he kind of liked it.
"I'll text you when I get home."
eloquated6/17/2020, 1:48:56 PM
Elladan's eyes dropped closed and he pressed his face into Kili's black hair, letting his promise sink in. "You better. Otherwise Im going to worry that you got stuck out in this biblical flood."
He felt so thin in Kili's arms, his whole body made of fine lines and light bones; but he was warm and real, and there was nothing hesitant in the way he squeezed him close. "And it's only until tomorrow... we've gotta figure out this assignment, anyway." Which was a good distraction!
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 1:50:53 PM
"I'll try to remember not to comb my hair," Kili teased with a laugh, lifting his head up to press a light kiss on Elladan's lips before regretfully pulling away from the other. He really had to go, least he'd make his brother wait any longer.
"I'll see you tomorrow," he added as he began to put on his shoes.
eloquated6/17/2020, 1:57:34 PM
He tucked his hands behind his back to keep from reaching out to him again (Kili was right, they didn't have time to linger, not with his brother waiting). "Yeah, tomorrow. And I'll text you tonight."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 1:59:01 PM
"Yeah," Kili smiled, having to tear himself to wave and actually leave the apartment. The moment he stepped outside he was bombarded with the rain and he cursed as he ran to the waiting car before he'd get completely soaked once again.
"Well, my clothes were dry," he complained ruffling his hair.
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:05:34 PM
Fili smirked over at his brother, and teased a low whistle when he looked up at the apartment building, "So, who are you visiting in the rich people part of town?" He countered, flicking the heat up a little higher so Kili wouldn't get a chill.
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:06:37 PM
"What do you mean the rich part of the town?" Kili asked confused, holding his fingers in front of the heater. The apartment hadn't seemed like a rich person's place; it was almost the same size as theirs, just a tad messier.
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:09:58 PM
Pulling away from the curb, Fili shrugged, "It's walking distance to the university- that means pricey. Building with a pool and a gym-" He jabbed a thumb to the sign outside, "Even more. Close to the bus route, and the stores? Add extra. Just because the building isn't fancy doesn't mean your friend isn't paying their tuition in rent."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:13:14 PM
"Honestly, didn't really see or think about all that," Kili shrugged, gazing out of the window at the disappearing building. "I was just thankful they had a dryer and hospitality to take me in for the day."
So, the twins most likely had money more than it seemed. The golden button started to make more sense then. Not that it mattered, he just hoped Elladan didn't think he wanted his attention for that money. Then again, Elladan didn't seem like the type to flaunt around with what he has.
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:14:32 PM
"So who are they?" Fili gently cuffed his brother's shoulder to keep him from mentally wandering off, "This new friend of yours, you still didn't answer the question."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:15:36 PM
Kili huffed at the cuff, pushing at his brother's hand. "The twins, I don't know their last name. Elladan and.... The other name was similar but a bit harder to say."
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:17:14 PM
That sounded familiar...Fili might work in a shop during the day, but he did tattoos at night, and people talked. Besides, the name wasn't exactly common! Still.. he couldn't quite put his finger on it. "Guy from class, then?"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:19:01 PM
"Yeah, we share the photography class," Kili explained. "We paired up for the next project so we started to plan it while we waited for the clothes to dry."
Even if they did get rather... Distracted by it. At least he didn't have a mark to prove from it, unlike Elladan's neck that had the beautiful purplish bitemark.
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:20:47 PM
Fili had no reason to think his brother was hiding anything, so he simply nodded, "Makes sense...you want to swing by the drive-through on our way home? I've got someone coming in tonight to get some work done, so I wont have time to cook."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:22:34 PM
"Sure thing," Kili replied, curiosity waking up. "What kind of work are you doing tonight and on who?"
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:24:40 PMEdited 6/17/2020, 3:00:41 PM
"Dwalin, he wants me to finish the rest of that head piece." It was his creative outlet, but better, it helped pay more of the bills; and with Kili in university (where he damn well should be) Fili could use all the extra he could make.
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:26:10 PM
Kili nodded, pointing them towards their usual fast-food place. "So you'll be working close to the six hour limit again?"
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:27:12 PM
Fili shifted his weight a little, and rolled his shoulder slightly, "Maybe a little longer. Depends how long it takes. He'll pay extra if I can get it done tonight."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:28:29 PM
Kili glanced at his brother at the movement, his brows furrowing a bit. It seemed like Fili had worked himself to the limit of soreness once again. "At least let me massage your shoulders after dinner, it'll make working a bit more pleasant."
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:30:43 PM
"... Yeah, alright. Thanks." He huffed a laugh and turned into the fast food place; he did his best to take care of his brother, but he'd never been much of a cook! "It's been busy at the shop this week. If it keeps up, I might have to hire someone part-time."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:32:44 PM
"No wonder! Your the best mechanic in the damn town," Kili grinned, ordering his usual through the com before turning back to his brother. "I could ask around the school, see if there's anyone on the mechanic line who wish to have some extra cash and experience."
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:34:45 PM
"Let me worry about that, you just focus on getting your ass through school, ok?" Fili turned to his brother as they waited for the people in front of them to get their stuff, his expression turning more serious, "Do you hear me? Just focus on your grades.. I'll deal with everything else."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:36:30 PM
Kili frowned at that. "But I've been seriously considering getting a part-time job," he admitted. He hated the fact that Fili was giving so much so they could live comfortably and wanted to help the best he could.
"I'm passing my classes, even those I'm absolutely horrible at. I'm doing well, better than well."
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:39:29 PM
"And if you get a job, that's going to change. You do your work, and I'll sort out the money. We can talk about changing that when you get out of school; but right now you've got enough to deal with." And what good was being a big brother if he couldn't let Kili use his brilliant mind for something better than a daily druge? "Got it, Killian?"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:41:40 PM
"No need to use the full name," Kili groaned, pouting his lips in return. "It doesn't feel fair," he complained. "I'm not doing anything that helps with the rent or bills and you're taking care of it all alone."
It wasn't the first time they discussed and argued about the matter, but the guilt kept eating Kili often and sometimes he simply had to let it out.
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:45:20 PM
Fili paid for the food and handed the bags to his brother, stealing a fry from the top. "Older brother's prerogative."
He lapsed quiet for a moment as they drove, and finally added with a sigh, "I promised Mom I'd take care of you. You don't have to like it, but that's what I intend to do."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:47:09 PM
"You dropped from school so you could care for me," Kili said quietly, staring at the bag on his lap. "You didn't accept a place in college, you just began working right away. Don't think I'm not thankful because I really, really am, but... I wish you'd let me do more."
eloquated6/17/2020, 2:53:06 PM
He'd had plans, but they'd changed. When their mother was alive, he'd desperately wanted to study music; to make a living with his violin. Which now sat on the shelf mostly, collecting dust. But none that had mattered in the end. He had his brother to take care of, and damnit, he was going to do it properly. "You do plenty. You just need to let me worry about those things for now."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 2:57:29 PM
Kili was silent for the rest of their ride home and he quietly collected the bag from his lap before getting out of the car. He was not a child anymore. He had already turned 18, which meant he was almost legaly an adult. Sure, he could not buy his own alcohol or smoke or anything like that, but he could get a decent job if he just searched.
But he couldn't do that behind his brother's back.
He just had to come up with something else.
"Come on then, let's eat and get those shoulders of yours back in order."
eloquated6/17/2020, 3:01:02 PM
"Now that's something you can definitely do." Fili shrugged off his jacket and held it over his brother's head as they darted from the car to the apartment, shivering when the rain went down the back of his neck. "After burgers, I'm starved."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 3:02:57 PM
As if on cue, Kili's stomach growled loudly and he laughed. "Same here," he agreed toying his shoes and jacket off, releasing a soft sigh as he walked in the kitchen to unpack their bag. The scent of the food made his mouth water and he hummed under his breath as he sat by the table and pulled his phone out.
Would it be too early to text Elladan already? They had just seen each other.
eloquated6/17/2020, 3:04:25 PM
Fili hung his coat by the door-- contrary to popular belief, their apartment didn't look like a frat house!-- and reached into the fridge to grab the mustard for his fries. "So what were you and this Elladan doing all afternoon?"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 3:05:34 PM
"Discussing the project," Kili replied quickly-- perhaps too quickly. "We're supposed to practice photographing and modeling people, so we tried to come up with what we wanted to focus on."
eloquated6/17/2020, 3:06:38 PM
"Uh huh..." Well that was definitely too fast. Especially when the rushed reply came before his brother had taken a bite of his food. Hmm... "So he's going to model for you? Think you can make it look good?"
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 3:07:49 PM
"Duh," Kili rolled his eyes and wiped the mayo from the corner of his lips. "I have one of the highest marks in the class, I know what I'm doing. Of course it helps that Elladan is rather photogenetic, so I think he doesn't need much help to look good in the photos."
eloquated6/17/2020, 3:10:03 PM
"So your assignment is to ogle pretty boys through a lens? Sounds like just your kind of work!" He smirked and stole one of Kili's fries before sinking down at the table, grateful to be home and off his feet for a few minutes!
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 3:11:57 PM
"Oh shut up," Kili replied flustered, dipping his fries in the pack of ketchup that came with the meal. "I'm just saying, it'll be an easy assigment. We have to focus on the whole person or then certain body parts and apparently he wants pictures of my hair of all things."
eloquated6/17/2020, 3:13:33 PM
"Must be crazy, then!" Fili leaned over and tugged one of his brother's curls straight, before letting it spring back into place, "Either that, or he's got a crush on you. Even if you got mom's curly mop."
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 3:15:43 PM
Kili nearly choked on his fry, coughing violently before hastily grabbing the cup of soda, swallowing greedily. He felt more and more flustered by the second and he waved his hand in a dismissive manner. "Or it's the easiest part to photograph."
eloquated6/17/2020, 3:23:01 PM
Bingo! “Breathe, Kili! Jesus...” He laughed, giving his brother a few thumps on the back, “Guess that answers my question about whether you like him, though! Come on, spill.”
Mikilieth6/17/2020, 3:41:03 PM
"Can we not do this," Kili whined embarrassed, feeling as if his face was completely in flames. Count on his brother to find out so quick.
eloquated6/18/2020, 6:54:43 AM
Fili chuckled at his brother's flailing, bemused by the startling colour of his embarrassment, "What kind of brother would I be if I didn't? So! Tell me about him, Kee; I already know you like him, but I'm a bit short on why."
Mikilieth6/18/2020, 9:58:32 AM
Kili groaned in defeat, burying his head in his hands. "He's just... Gorgeous," he admitted softly. "He's witty and funny and can keep up with my humor. Seems to even like it."
eloquated6/18/2020, 10:05:03 AM
It had always been a matter of time before Kili met someone, so it didn't really come as a surprise. Fili nodded as he listened, chewing on his fries, "So, are you actually going to tell him?"
Mikilieth6/18/2020, 10:14:40 AM
Kili fumbled with his fries, his face turning even redder if possible. "... Maybe? I don't know," he circled the question.
eloquated6/19/2020, 8:46:22 AM
That was hardly an answer! Fili's smile faded a little, and he reached over to jostle his brother's shoulder, "Hey, you know you can talk to me, right? Long as you're happy, I don't care."
Mikilieth6/19/2020, 8:49:01 AM
"I know," Kili mumbled embarrassed. "It's just... We're kind of aware we both like each other."
eloquated6/19/2020, 5:11:28 PM
Fili cocked an eyebrow in amusement, and leaned back in his chair, "No problem then. I'm not going to give you a hard time, Kee." Not today, anyway!
Mikilieth6/20/2020, 7:17:42 AM
"That's a lie and we both know it," Kili snorted before laughing, wiping his fingers in the napkins. "How about I buy your silence with one of my awesome massages?"
eloquated6/21/2020, 8:45:09 AM
Washing down his last bite with a swallow of soda, Fili nodded with a huff of laughter, "Thanks, Kee... I think even my knots have knots. And Dwalin'll have my hide if I fuck up his head piece."
Mikilieth6/21/2020, 8:47:07 AM
"That one would be hard to cover," Kili agreed as he got up and circled around the table cracking his fingers. "You really need to allow yourself more breaks between work."
eloquated6/21/2020, 8:48:52 AM
"Then I need days with more hours in them." Fili rubbed his hands over his face, trying to chase the tiredness away, "Don't worry, I'll get caught up, I always do."
Mikilieth6/21/2020, 8:49:43 AM
"Do you have time to nap before Dwalin arrives?" Kili asked concerned, laying his hands on his brother's shoulders and immediately wincing. "This feels horrible, you should take better care of yourself."
eloquated6/21/2020, 8:52:00 AM
Fili was stronger than he looked; he was hard and compact, and the muscles under Kili's hands were were locked and tense. "Didn't I just tell you not to worry?" He laughed, trying to loosen his shoulders with an ineffectual roll, "Nobody ever died of knots."
Mikilieth6/21/2020, 8:53:29 AM
"With your luck, you'll be the first case in history," Kili chuckled as he begun to work on the knots, kneading the muscles under his hands with practiced movements. It wasn't the first time he had helped Fili with his locks and it surely wouldn't be the last time either.
eloquated6/21/2020, 8:56:15 AM
"Don't jinx it... Im too busy to die." He muttered around a groan.
Kili hadn't been at it more than a few minutes when the door opened with a knock (Dwalin never had been the sort of wait for them to answer it!). Dwalin towered over the two, and dropped into the chair on the other side of the table.
Mikilieth6/21/2020, 8:57:41 AM
"You're gonna have to wait till I'm done with my brother before he gets to work on your head," Kili stated as a greeting, feeling one of the knots pop under his fingers. "Least you want shaky lines, heard those are in right now."
eloquated6/21/2020, 8:59:34 AM
Dwalin frowned and slouched back in his chair with a grumble, making a show of looking at the clock over the stove.
"You're almost an hour early." Fili pointed out without opening his eyes, feeling the hot release of the trigger points, "And Kee's right, you don't want fucked lines."
Mikilieth6/21/2020, 9:02:05 AM
Good, that meant he had more than enough time to work Fili's back into a better condition. He was silent as he worked, unknotting the muscles part by part until he could feel the heat of the blood warming the skin. "Drink some water, it's important so you won't feel faint from the blood rushing to your head."
eloquated6/21/2020, 9:03:54 AM
"Since when he did turn into your mother?" Dwalin asked with a gruff note, arms crossed over his chest.
"I will." Fili promised, and finally cracked open an eye to give their friend a flat look, "Watch it, or I'm going to ink Hello Kitty on your head."
Mikilieth6/21/2020, 9:05:09 AM
"Please ink a hidden message in his scalp that states he's just a big bully," Kili requested with a huff. Dwalin was and sometimes seemed like he didn't care about others, but he knew it was just a shell. In reality, Dwalin was a huge softie with a soft spot for the brothers.
eloquated6/28/2020, 8:07:13 PM
Dwalin rolled his eyes at Fili's laughter, but in short order the two of them were getting ready to start the tattoo. It was a dramatic piece, and Fili was rightfully proud of it.
Back at his apartment, Elladan tried to work on some video editing, but found his attention drawn back to Kili distractedly. It all seemed a little surreal, if he was being honest-- half of him expected to find out he'd imagined it all!
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 8:43:59 PM
Was it too soon to text Elladan? Probably, but a part of him didn't care as he laid down on his bed and pulled his phone to his chest, hesitating for a short moment before typing out his message.
"Is this the moment I'll ask what you're wearing?"
eloquated6/28/2020, 8:46:38 PM
Elladan jumped when his phone chimed beside him, Kili's name flashing up on the screen. "Jesus.." He muttered, heart beating fast as he fished his phone up from the blankets.
< I'm pretty sure the correct answer is something sexy.>
< But actually just the same stuff as earlier, plus an extra coffee stain because I tried to carry too many things at once.>
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 8:59:50 PM
The response made Kili laugh and he rolled over on his back.
< Mh, well you looked good in those clothes so I think I can forgive a stain or two. >
eloquated6/28/2020, 9:03:46 PM
Unaware that Kili was doing the same thing, Elladan pushed his laptop to the side, before stretching out on his back and smiling up at his phone. So, not his imagination, then. Good.
< I was actually trying to get some work done. But surprise surprise, I kept getting distracted by thoughts of you. >
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 9:17:50 PM
Kili bit on his lip and grinned, feeling like a giddy teenager. Thank god no one could see him now.
< oh, sounds saucy! What kind of thoughts? >
eloquated6/28/2020, 9:20:37 PM
< Less saucy, more embarrassing! >
Elladan thumbed the edge of his phone nervously, before giving himself a mental kick and adding:
< Mostly hoping this afternoon wasn't my imagination. >
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 9:37:38 PM
< it wasn't. >
The response was almost immediate, and Kili smiled to himself. It felt relieving to know he wasn't the only one uncertain of they could talk of what they've done.
< I'd like to have more days like that. Minus the rain. >
eloquated6/28/2020, 9:42:57 PM
< If you say things like that, I'm going to turn totally mushy on you. >
Alright, more accurately he already was-- but at least he was resisting the urge to say it! Swinging his feet over the side of the bed, Elladan absently paced around; restless and all butterflies, slowly cleaning his room just for something to occupy his hands.
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 9:46:23 PM
< And how is that a bad thing? >
He could picture Elladan's flushed face in his mind and grinned, fingers tapping on the edge of his phone. The taller man was so adorable with his flushed cheeks and wide eyes, and that just reminded him of how he had looked earlier that day during their sudden making out and--
< BTW, what did you brother think about your necklace? I think purple really suit you. >
eloquated6/28/2020, 9:50:47 PMEdited 6/28/2020, 9:50:52 PM
< You're such a smug jerk, you know that? xoxo >
Elladan refused to look in the mirror as he passed, kicking a few things in the general direction of the closet. He knew he was blushing, and he was distracted enough!
< He asked if you were worried you wouldn't be able to tell us apart, so you decided to brand me. >
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 9:52:43 PM
< He has a point! Wouldn't want to accidentally smooch him! >
Of course he had to tease the other a bit, since Elladan basically kept giving him ammunition for it.
< I'm allowed to be smug because I'm the reason you made those pretty noises ~>
eloquated6/28/2020, 10:02:01 PM
< Hopefully one twin is enough for you! I love Ro, but I don't know if I want to share my boyfriend with him. >
He hit send and stopped, looking down at his screen for a long, perplexed moment.
< That's the first time I've written that. Feels weird. >
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 10:04:07 PM
Boyfriend?
In any other situation those words would have made him balk and feel uncomfortable, but now he realized his heart was practically leaping in his chest and he could feel his own skin burn.
He hesitated with his response, but the anxiety growing in the pit of his stomach made his fingers send the question.
< Bad kind of weird? >
eloquated6/28/2020, 10:07:27 PM
< Not bad at all! >
He texted back quickly, before Kili could get the wrong idea. Ignoring the fact that he was sure he was blushing (because if Ro noticed, he'd be amazed) Elladan padded down to the kitchen to make a new cup of coffee.
< Just sort of... wow. Ok. Exciting. But also, seriously don't want to screw it up.>
Mikilieth6/28/2020, 10:08:52 PM
Kili released a breath he wasn't aware he had been holding. "Way to scare me," he chuckled quietly.
< I know what you mean. It feels so new and fragile and I don't want to mess anything up. >
eloquated6/28/2020, 10:26:47 PM
< That makes two of us. But it's probably a good place to start, right? >
Not that he had any experience in the matter! People tended to be drawn to Elrohir, who was the more outgoing twin.
< How am I supposed to take your picture tomorrow? I don't think I'll be able to keep my hands off you. And I'm pretty sure those aren't the kind of pictures we want to send the professor!>
Mikilieth6/29/2020, 12:55:48 PM
< We can take breaks so we can make out like the teenagers we still technically are.>
The thought made Kili's stomach flip.
< We could make a game out of it. >
eloquated6/29/2020, 5:58:13 PM
< A game? What sort of a game? >
Just the idea of taking a break from his work to make out sounded both silly, and incredibly tempting... more the latter,if he was being honest!
Mikilieth6/29/2020, 6:03:32 PM
< Simple, we see which one of us has more self control while we take those pictures. Of course, the one being photographed would do their best to make the others concentration snap. >
eloquated6/29/2020, 6:05:44 PM
< You know, that sounds like the kind of game I wouldn't mind losing. But it might be the only way we get anything done tomorrow! At least if it's a challenge, I won't be completely putty in your hands.>
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 10:52:58 AM
< Exactly. I'm very competitive and not willing to lose. >
At least, he'd try not to. But Elladan was proving to be quite the distraction.
eloquated7/1/2020, 10:57:15 AMEdited 7/1/2020, 10:57:22 AM
Elladan tried to picture what Kili might be doing at that moment, but without an idea of what his apartment looked like, the image was vague and blurry. Probably best not to fantasize anyway, not if he wanted to get anything done tonight!
< Now I just have to figure out which three parts of you I want to photograph. And how! I have to make you look good, since you've already exhibited a picture of me! 😛 >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:00:41 AM
Kili grinned in response, fingers flying over the keyboard.
< Just remember that the pictures have to be pg 13! If you want another kind of picture, I'll be the one sending it to you ;p >
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:02:51 AM
"Fuck..." Elladan exhaled when he looked down at the screen, feeling a little warmer.
< And there goes my ability to get anything done tonight! Or potentially ever again. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:06:30 AM
The response pulled a laugh from Kili's lips and he felt oddly flattered, his cheeks warming up a bit.
< Oh? Then just maybe I'll have an upper hand tomorrow~ after all, it was so easy to make a mess out of you today! >
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:10:00 AM
This was definitely not a conversation to have in the middle of the kitchen! With a goodnight to his brother,Elladan retreated back to his room,distractedly thumbing back a text.
< If being a mess means you can't keep your hands off me? I volunteer as tribute! >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:12:02 AM
< And now I am thinking very improper thoughts, thanks for that. >
He groaned pressing the phone against his forehead, willing himself to count to twenty.
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:16:33 AM
Elladan knew he should behave; after all, this was new and he didn't want to screw it up. But making Kili distractedly hot was... really, really tempting.
< New rule : You can't say that without giving me the details! >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:21:12 AM
Kili's face flushed further and he nibbled at his lip anxiously. Perhaps it would be stupidly soon to discuss such things already, but for Christ's sake they had barely kept their hands to themselves earlier. It was clear there was mutual chemistry and want between them.
< Just thinking about all the ways I could distract you tomorrow. >
He sent the first message, wondering how to word the following one.
< If you'll blush as prettily if I am to bite your ear when correcting the position for the picture, or if you'll bite back a gasp if I am to accidentally brush my leg between yours. >
There, that was good, right? It wasn't super vulgar but clear to the point and hopefully not enough to scare Elladan.
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:25:41 AM
In truth, Elladan hadn't expected him to reply, not like that-- not with actual details that made him feel flushed and wanting. With thud he dropped onto his bed, reading the messages a few times before he realized he had to actually reply.
< Fuck >
Said the first, his thumb accidentally hitting the send button in his haste.
< I'm pretty sure I'll still be blushing tomorrow. >
< Do you have any idea how much I want to see you right now? I knew I'd miss you tonight, but this is crazy. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:30:28 AM
The short response was enough to make Kili cackle, having to silence it against his pillow even if he was sure Fili would not hear him over the sound of the tattoo machine.
< Well I can help with that! >
Feeling coy and rather playful, Kili lifted his phone up and took a quick picture. His dark curls were framing his head wildly, his face still a light color of red and lips grinning at the camera. He sent it fast, before he could think twice.
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:35:11 AMEdited 7/1/2020, 11:35:18 AM
The picture felt a bit like being sucker punched, Elladan's heart quickening at the glittering, mischievous eyes and the curve of his mouth.
< Again I say.. fuck. >
< How did I not notice you in class before? You're gorgeous, and I want to kiss you so badly right now. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:38:00 AM
< You sat behind me. >
The reply was cheery and teasing, and Kili smiled dopedly to himself. Just reading those words, the reaction he got from the other sent his heart stuttering.
< Just the night between our reunion. >
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:39:52 AM
< You send me pictures like that, and want me to be patient until tomorrow? >
< Cruel, wicked, teasing you! >
Elladan knew he was grinning like an idiot, but there was nobody else to see... Nobody to laugh at him!
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:43:47 AM
< And what are you going to do about it? >
It was a teasing taunt, and he has to rub his own cheek as it was starting to ache from the continuous grinning.
< It could have been a completely different kind of a picture, I think that would have been a proper tease. >
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:47:09 AM
Never let it be said that Elladan backed down from a tease! And over the last few years he'd spent a lot of time on camera; so before he could second guess himself, he flipped up the hem of his shirt and hooked his thumb in the waist of his jeans, dragging down the material playfully.
< I haven't decided yet. >
He texted back,sending the picture with it.
< I'll decide when I'm less distracted. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:51:10 AM
The phone slipped from his fingers and hit him square on the face. He scrambled to get a hold of it, drinking in the picture greedily.
< Fucking hell. >
He licked his lips, feeling his mouth dry up.
< Fucking... Are you trying to kill me? >
< I want to bite that piece of skin over your hip bone. >
eloquated7/1/2020, 11:54:55 AM
That was so much better than any reaction he'd dared to hope for. It felt a bit like playing with fire, but the chemistry ran quick and hot between them, undiminished by distance.
< Not kill you. Reminding you why tomorrow seems unfairly far away! >
< And if you keep making comments like that, I'm going to need a cold shower. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 11:59:09 AM
< Two can play that game. >
He wasn't going to let Elladan get the upper hand, he was too competitive and stubborn to go down without a fight. A quick change of position had him on his knees, the hem of his shirt between his teeth, his other hand in middle of undoing to the button of his jeans.
He sent the picture, followed by
< You're not the only one who can tease. >
eloquated7/1/2020, 12:09:50 PM
Elladan's mouth went suddenly dry when he opened the message, blood rushing south. It was a small miracle that he didn't drop his phone right off the side of the bed, but it was a near thing!
< I'm not sure if this is a game we both win, or both lose. >
< But fuck... >
< I was supposed to be getting some work done tonight, and that's definitely not happening now. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 12:12:31 PM
< I'm not even sorry. >
< And like you're actually complaining. >
Victory. At least for the moment.
eloquated7/1/2020, 12:34:57 PM
< I'm not complaining! Definitely not complaining. >
< You just make it hard to think when you send pictures like that. >
Elladan toyed with the edge of his phone case for a moment, before gathering up his nerve and adding:
< I'm not used to wanting someone this much, or so suddenly. It's amazing, but sort of overwhelming. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 12:37:04 PM
< Come on Ell, you're making this too easy for me. I mean thinking isn't the only thing I'm making hard for you, am I right? >
He snickered, a soft smile spreading on his lips.
< But I know what you mean. I'm kind of scared about how easy this is with you and I like it a lot. >
eloquated7/1/2020, 12:44:41 PM
< You'll have to find out for yourself tomorrow! I cant make it that easy! >
Curling onto his side, Elladan propped his phone against his pillow, occasionally glancing back at the photos Kili had sent him.
< I keep telling myself there's no reason to rush, cause I don't want to freak you out. >
Mikilieth7/1/2020, 12:46:41 PM
< you're not freaking me out. I promise. >
He understood Elladan's concern, for he thought about the same things.
< At the same time I want to be careful and yet also find out absolutely everything about you in every way. >
eloquated7/1/2020, 1:04:41 PM
< I don't have anything to hide! Maybe we should ask questions since we can't be together tonight? >
< Cause I think we're going to be distracted tomorrow! >
Mikilieth7/7/2020, 6:44:59 AM
< Alright sounds like fun! What kind of questions are we talk about though? Wouldn't want to misunderstand anything. >
eloquated7/7/2020, 9:16:57 AM
Elladan stretched out on his bed, passing his phone from one hand to the other while he read.
< You can ask me anything, I don't really have any big secrets. >
Mikilieth7/7/2020, 9:21:26 AM
Kili thought for a moment.
< What do you enjoy to do during your spare time? Aside from daydreaming in the forest. >
eloquated7/7/2020, 9:23:26 AM
< I have a yt channel with my brother, that takes up most of my spare time! We're usually filming or editing. Which was what I was supposed to be doing tonight! >
Elladan added a silly little emoji to the end, and considered his response.
< Have you told your brother about us yet? >
Mikilieth7/7/2020, 9:25:16 AM
Oh, that certainly explained the gold button he had seen! But wait, wasn't that like... An award, in YouTube community?
< He kind of guessed that something was going on but I didn't tell him everything yet. >
< Are you guys any good doing videos? Maybe I should search for you guys then. >
eloquated7/7/2020, 9:29:47 AM
< Same with Ro, I'll tell him later but right now he's pretty focused on other stuff. >
Well that was a more difficult question! Elladan thumbed the edge of his phone; he wasn't embarrassed that he'd mentioned it, but what if Kili thought it was all silly? Elladan knew it was, but it was still something he worked hard at!
< Well enough! It pays the bills, and it's more fun than mopping floors for a living! >
Mikilieth7/7/2020, 9:33:11 AM
They were good enough to get actual monet from it? Christ, he had a feeling Elladan was selling himself short. He definitely had to look them up now!
< So is that why you picked up your current major? Wanting to learn more? >
eloquated7/7/2020, 9:34:56 AM
< Pretty much! It started as a high school film project, and we had so much fun we started making our own. Originally I was going to be an english major, do script writing or something, but I like this more. >
< What about you? Why'd you take this? >
Mikilieth7/7/2020, 9:43:19 AM
< I've always enjoyed photography. I started when I was young with one of those old film cameras. I wanted to capture the world as I saw it, show beauty and joy when everything in the world seems to go to shit. >
eloquated7/7/2020, 9:45:16 AM
< Wow... Yeah, you win, that's a pretty awesome answer. >
<So, is it just you and your brother? I've got a little sister, too, but she's back with my dad. >
Mikilieth7/7/2020, 9:52:49 AM
Kili smiled ruefully. He knew the question had to come at some point.
< Our parents passed when I was a child. It's been just us ever since, as Fili took me under his wing so I wouldn't be taken to a foster home. It's a long story but that's why Fili freaks out when there's a huge storm and I'm not home. >
eloquated7/7/2020, 10:46:33 AM
In retrospect, that made so much sense. Elladan sighed and tucked one arm behind his head, trying to wrap his head around what that would be like.
< Damn... I'll remember that. But at least you've still got each other. >
Mikilieth7/7/2020, 10:49:03 AM
< I owe him a lot. >
< Anyway, what's your sister like? >
eloquated7/7/2020, 10:50:56 AM
< Arwen? I haven't seen her since last summer, but she's alright. She's thirteen, and my dad's favourite, mostly because she's the only one still at home! Plus, baby of the family. >
Mikilieth7/13/2020, 11:30:18 AM
< Well she's the youngest and also a girl with two big brothers, of course she's the baby. >
< It's starting to get late but I really don't want to stop talking with you. >
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