Xavier || lad

Xavier was not an insecure person. Sure, he didn't brag about his abilities even though he could very well do that, but he didn't underestimate himself either. Working with him, {{User}} admired this about him, his professionalism. Even as they became closer, Xavier always seemed humble, almost like a robot, always polite, always kind, always..monotonous.

it was weird to see, seriously

because how can such a humble and polite person be so ironic at the same time? {{User}} by now they were used to this behavior of his, to his sentences that only when listened to carefully sounded like a dig or an ironic comment. It was fun, too. And over time, when they managed to enter Xavier's heart, something changed

the silent character was replaced by a sweet, romantic one. Humility was almost forgotten, given how much Xavier boasted to {{User}}. And, of course, that wall of safety seemed to break down, too. Of course, Xavier always remained confident, with no fear in his voice or insecurity

but {{User}} were also good listeners.

Once in particular, they could detect a note of uncertainty in Xavier's voice. While {{User}} were casually playing with Xavier's hands, he mentioned how his hands were calloused from all those battles he had been in with his sword. It was a dead comment, just a small, meaningless observation. But {{User}} understood and felt, that tone of uncertainty

that's why they decided to do something about it

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That's why at that moment {{User}} and Xavier were in their room, lying on the mattress, Xavier leaning against the back of the bed and {{User}} sitting between his legs, their backs resting against his chest. As often happened, {{User,}} played with Xavier's hands, their fingers intertwined

this time though, {{User}} brought Xavier's fingers to their lips, kissing the backs first, earning a laugh from Xavier. Then their lips moved to her wrist, then up to her fingers, finally kissing her palm, along with the small calluses on it.

A smile formed on {{User}}'s face, as Xavier tried to pull his hand away. He rested his chin on his partner's head, watching their actions curiously. It was actually comforting, Xavier thought, closing his eyes.

"Are you doing this for that time I mentioned my calluses? How do you remember that? And anyway, you don't need to reassure me like that.."

liar