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Say You Love Me 2 (link to part 1, 3, 4, 5)

Pairing: ThancredxJoker(mWoL)

Contains: fluff and spice, getting over shyness, Thancred being touch starved, Joker too honestly, lots and lots of mutual touching, some of my Viera customs headcanons

TW: mention of past SA (extremely brief)

Summary: after confessing, they slowly have some intimacy, which will hopefully help Joker’s heart stop racing so much that he faints around Thancred.

Word count: 1,859

Note: takes place directly after part 1. This will become a bit of a series. Not every part will be in chronological order, as it’s going to be snippets of Joker’s life with Thancred (and later G’raha too) while being magical heroes, during any part of the entirety of the game. I’ll just be writing them as they come to me. I’ll always give a bit of context of when it takes place. Also, you know what? I think this counts as Vierapril prompt 23: Control.

The two were near inseparable in the weeks that followed their confessions. However, they had yet to go public with their new relationship. Joker still became flushed and dizzy when Thancred was near. He was starting to do better with exposure, which came in subtle touches; a hand on his shoulder, fingers lingering as they brushed against each other, or simply standing just a bit too close.

Joker was certain the others hadn’t noticed, but Thancred knew the opposite was true. If anyone tried to talk about it, he quickly redirected, knowing it would only make Joker more flustered. It wasn’t necessarily the touches that gave them away. Joker was naturally very touchy with the others, and even though he hadn’t been with Thancred before, it made sense they would have grown closer after his rescue from possession. It was Joker’s demeanor that outed them. No other person could make him so bashful.

It was almost amusing, Thancred thought, seeing Joker this way. He never would have thought he was capable of being shy. It was cute. Yet, he also hoped it was only shyness and not uncertainty brought on by his assault. It angered him every time he remembered, but the soft smile Joker gave him whenever their eyes met always soothed it away.

They’d stayed together late into the night since the incident. That was when Joker would allow more closeness. Lying in bed without the danger of injury if he fainted, and hidden away from the others’ watching eyes.

Thancred hadn’t realized just how starved for touch he had become. Being Lahabrea’s vessel had forced him into isolation. When he was released, it felt like he hadn’t touched another person in years. Sure, he’d flirted with a few people, but it never went further. So, that was what he did almost every night, once bathed and sat in bed.

He’d caress Joker’s ears, run his fingers through his delectably soft hair, and stroke his cheeks. He wouldn’t push him for more. This was enough.

Unexpectedly, Joker removed his shirt. He looked at Thancred coyly through his thick eyelashes and nodded. Thancred felt breathless at the sight. Joker leaned back against him, noticeably nervous. Very gently, Thancred started by placing his hands on his shoulders. Joker’s arms typically remained covered, it was almost scandalous to see them. He carefully stroked down his arms, listening as Joker tried to keep his breath steady. He drew them back up, then down again. His skin was unbelievably smooth, and Thancred’s hands were beautifully stark against the dark, dark pigment.

One hand moved along to Joker’s chest. He could feel his heart racing. His hand lingered over it, reveling in the feeling of its pounding. He leaned his forehead against Joker’s shoulder and breathed deep, taking in the berry scent. He hugged him close and simply held him a while, waiting until the heartbeat slowed against his hand.

He planted a kiss on his shoulder as his hands began to stroke his chest and abs. As a dancer, Joker was lean and toned perfectly. Thancred traced his fingers over the defined muscles and felt Joker’s pulse quicken again.

He kissed along his shoulder to his neck. His hand drifted lower, and his tongue gently darted across the pulsing vein. He heard Joker’s breath hitch, and felt him tense slightly. He stopped.

“Are you all right?,” he asked quietly.

“I'm fine,” Joker replied.

The way his voice quivered made Thancred uncertain. He stroked his hands back upward, over his chest, and rested them on his shoulders where he first began.

“You don’t have to stop,” Joker assured.

Thancred kissed his shoulder again. “I don’t want to push you further than you’re comfortable with.”

Joker turned to him and touched his cheek. “You’re the only one I’d let push me. I want you to. I want to be able to handle being this close without feeling faint.”

“You’re doing very well right now,” Thancred smiled, holding his hand.

“Will you keep going?,” Joker asked shyly.

“If you’re very sure.”

Joker nodded. “I’m very sure. Kiss me?”

How could Thancred possibly deny him? He laid him gently on the bed. He rested his hand over his pounding heart again, looking into his eyes. Joker held his gaze; he was getting better at that too. Finally, Thancred kissed him. Gently at first, then deepened it. His hand slid a bit further down, and Joker arched into it ever so slightly.

“Can.. Can I touch you, too?,” Joker asked once the kiss broke.

Thancred obliged by removing his tunic. Joker’s heart beat harder in his ribs. He willed himself not to faint, and touched a tentative hand to a well defined pectoral then cupped it fully.

Thancred couldn’t hold back his laugh. “Had your eye on that a while, did you?”

Joker’s cheeks burned at the comment but he didn’t shy away.

Their lips met again. They continued caressing each other, their breathing beginning to turn more into panting as they both slowly fell deeper into arousal.

Thancred kissed down Joker’s jaw and once again came to his neck. Joker tensed and he backed off.

“What is it?,” he asked softly.

“It’s a little embarrassing and hard to explain,” Joker hesitated. “I’m just really sensitive there. I’m not sure if it’s normal for Vieras, honestly, but it is a spot where we would typically show a lover affection.. It's like.. we groom each other? It's hard to explain..”

Thancred hummed. “I think many people are rather sensitive there. And in a way it’s a similar sentiment. Aside from grooming, that is.”

“I guess that’s good to know,” he looked away. “But it’s also where the guy that attacked me was licking.”

“I see.. I can keep away from the area.”

“No,” Joker looked back at him. “I actually want you touching me there. I.. I want you to be the only one who ever does that to me.”

Thancred smiled. It filled his heart to know Joker would want something clearly very intimate for his race, from him.

“I hope you’ll tell me more about Viera customs,” he said, kissing him.

“I’d love to,” Joker relaxed again, taking a deep breath when Thancred very carefully kissed his neck. “The touching all over? It’s actually something we do.”

“So, that’s why you suggested it.”

“Mhm,” it was all Joker could get out when he felt his tongue again.

Thancred was slow and deliberate with the touch. He glided his tongue upward, all the way to the end of Joker’s chin, then kissed his lips again.

“How was that?,” he asked.

“Perfect,” Joker breathed. “I only want to remember you.”

They continued their session without any hesitation now. It was incredibly intimate, and both were feeling hot and flushed. While Joker did explain that the caressing didn’t have to lead to sex, right now it was new and exciting, and neither of them could help but be aroused.

Joker was getting dizzy. His heart was pounding. Thancred was always so composed, Joker thought. Even with the blush on his cheeks he probably never felt as faint as he did. In a way, he was thankful for Thancred’s previous experiences with intimacy.

Of course, Joker had no idea how flustered Thancred actually felt. It was true he wasn’t a sprout at intimacy, but somehow, this was different. This was someone he truly cared for. Someone he loved. That made everything feel entirely incomparable to his previous encounters.

His hand drifted further down to Joker’s shorts. He tentatively groped over a toned buttock. Joker gave a small gasp, but no protest, keeping his attention on feeling Thancred’s strong back muscles and nibbling at the crook of his neck. He dared to pull Joker closer, guiding a smooth thigh over his hip.

Joker could barely breathe. He could hear the blood rushing in his ears. He hid his face on Thancred’s shoulder, trying to stifle his moan as they ground against each other.

“Is this too much?,” Thancred asked, surprised at how strained sounded.

“N-no,” Joker stammered.

He felt faint, but he couldn’t stop now. If he could finish without passing out from his heart pounding so fast, he’d have no reason to feel so flustered any other time. He needed this. He needed to get over his shyness. If this didn’t do it, nothing would.

Thancred ground his hips against Joker’s again, with a grunt. Joker couldn’t hold back his moan this time. The sound was intoxicating. He pulled Joker fully on top of him.

“You’ll have more control this way,” he said. “Or if you want to stop-aah!”

He was cut off as a moan ripped out of his throat. Joker suddenly couldn’t think of anything else. He was rutting against him enthusiastically, his breathing erratic and full of tiny, pleasured sounds. His eyes were closed, and his pace was quick. He was completely enthralled and all Thancred could do was meet his passion in full. With a smile, he held his thighs and met Joker’s every movement with his own.

Normally, this wasn’t his favorite way to get off. Uncomfortable as it was confined in his leggings, he often couldn’t actually finish with grinding alone. But Joker was very clearly enjoying himself, so he decided he could maybe move this way a bit higher on his list. He heard the change in pitch of Joker’s moans and assumed he was getting close. Surprisingly, Thancred was as well. Anything he did with Joker was better than anyone else he’d ever had.

It was Joker that finished first. Thancred loved the adorable way he bit his lip, holding back a squeak of a moan as he tensed. He burned the beautiful image into his mind, and rode out his own release soon after.

When both had finally relaxed, Joker laid on Thancred’s chest and nuzzled up into his chin. He was a little embarrassed to look at him, but otherwise his heart had finally calmed. A hand stroked his ears and hair and he quickly found himself barely able to stay awake.

In the next few days, Joker had made it abundantly clear that they were, in fact, seeing each other. He was finally able to act more himself while being close to Thancred. His heart still fluttered, but in a much warmer and unpanicked way. He held his arm and didn’t feel faint. He nuzzled his forehead against it. He looked at Thancred with a smile. Maybe.. he could even kiss him with others around?

As if reading his mind, Thancred did just that. A small kiss that lingered just enough to show his love, but not to be rude to the others in the common room.

Ok, still a bit embarrassing, Joker thought, hugging him tight as he hid his shy giggle. But soon it wouldn’t be.

Thancred caught an exchange of coin between Urianger and Y’shtola. He raised an eyebrow as they made eye contact. Urianger quickly shuffled off, while Y’shtola simply shrugged and pocketed her winnings, going back to her book. He grinned, happy to have everything back to-no. Even better than normal now.

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