Midnight Manor Private Residence, Monday Evening

[pocketpretzels]

A Thanksgiving feast, even when just for two(ish) people, was still a feast, and thus had required both yesterday and today to be properly prepared. Most of the dishes were the same as last year: the main along with the side dishes of vegetables, potatoes, and stuffing. And yes, of course there were dinner rolls.

New this year was a soup and simple garden salad. Dessert was also the same as last year, with apple cake and butter tarts (along with a batch of the non-vegan variety that had been set aside for Marc).

"It looks fantastic," Watts said, surveying everything laid out on the dining room table. "Will you light the candles, then, while I go fetch us a bottle of wine?"

[ooc: for the beau!]

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[hasaknightjob]

Steven moved his fingers up to brush against even more of Llewellyn's bare skin. "Very much so. Much like I do, actually."

[pocketpretzels]

Watts sucked in a breath at the feel of Steven's fingers on his skin. "Ah," he said. "Good. I'm glad. Very glad- to hear that."

[hasaknightjob]

"Are you?" Steven asked. He moved his fingers higher, caressing Llewellyn's neck now. Lower down, Llewellyn could probably feel how Steven was enjoying this. "Good."

[pocketpretzels]

"I am," Watts said, and while his own enjoyment was likely clear through his voice as he responded, there were also similar indications lower down as well.

[hasaknightjob]

Steven moved his hand down to lightly tug at the top of Llewellyn's undershirt. "Do you think we could - I'd like to see you. Feel you."

[pocketpretzels]

"I should like you to as well," Watts said agreeably. "And- what of your own clothing, hm?" he asked, fingers of one hand dipping below the back of Steven's shirt collar.

[hasaknightjob]

Steven shivered at the touch. "Would you like? Or shall I?"

[pocketpretzels]

"Could I watch you?" Watts asked. He did like undressing his beau, but there was also something special in having Steven undress for him.

[hasaknightjob]

"Yeah, all right," Steven said. He gave Llewellyn a kiss, then sat up. "Here?"

[pocketpretzels]

"Please," Watts said, taking the opportunity to slide upwards on the bed, so he was partially leaning back on the headboard.

[hasaknightjob]

Steven shifted so Llewellyn had freedom of movement to go where he liked. Then he began unbuttoning his own shirt. He was mainly focused on the goal of undressing, so he didn't think to do it slowly or with any awareness of being watched.

[pocketpretzels]

Watts didn't want to make Steven self-conscious about what he was doing, so he didn't say anything, simply watched, absently undoing his trousers as he did so.

[hasaknightjob]

Steven did get briefly distracted when he saw what Llewellyn was doing. He watched for a moment, his eyes dark and warm.

[pocketpretzels]

Well, now Watts felt compelled to say something. "Keep going, darling, won't you?" he asked.

[hasaknightjob]

Steven blushed. "Right, right."

He scooted over to the side of the bed so that it was easier for him to take off the rest of his clothes. He made himself not watch Llewellyn so he wouldn't get distracted.

[pocketpretzels]

Watts, meanwhile, had managed to undo his trousers and pull himself free of his underwear, and was now giving himself slow, lazy strokes as he watched Steven.

[hasaknightjob]

Once Steven had put the last of his clothes aside, he turned back to face Llewellyn.

And then he was staring, enraptured.

[pocketpretzels]

Watts, leaning against the headboard, shirt and waistcoat still around his shoulders, and trousers open just enough that he'd been able to take himself in hand, smiled back.

"Beautiful," he sighed. "My rare one."

[hasaknightjob]

"Amazing," Steven murmured as he took it all in. His eyes were wide, and he looked as though he'd forgotten any other words as options.

[pocketpretzels]

"Hm?" Watts said absently, still captivated by the sight of Steven in front of him.

[hasaknightjob]

"You," Steven managed. "You're amazing."

[pocketpretzels]

"I- really? I was thinking that about you," Watts said.

[hasaknightjob]

"Thank you," Steven said. He crawled up on the bed so he could be closer to Llewellyn but still see him. "This - this is for me?"

[pocketpretzels]

"I find you utterly captivating," Watts replied. "Watching you- anticipating. What is to come after. Yes."

[hasaknightjob]

Steven blushed, pleased. "That - that's amazing. Thank you."