@BeastlyCharming -partner to wake, and when he clears his throat to announce himself, Gaston jumps as if he’s heard a gunshot.
“Adam,” he says breathlessly, sitting up properly as he approaches him, immediately soothed by his soft voice and gentle touch. “Bad dream.”
@BeastlyCharming -and looking out at the gardens illuminated by moonlight.
By the time Adam finds him, he’s managed to steady his breathing although he’s so sleep deprived that he’s doing nothing but staring out, shoulders hunched since it’s cold without a fire. He doesn’t at all expect his-
@BeastlyCharming -grave expression. Then he remembers Henri and dread settles heavy in his stomach, the distance between them stretching. “What? You think I should sleep with him?”
@BeastlyCharming -wonders if Adam’s losing interest in him or sex altogether. It would certainly explain why he’s giving him permission to see others.
“Where’s this coming from?” He asks, trying not to sound so serious despite his growing nerves and Adam’s-
@BeastlyCharming -on a bit; I’m just in a good mood after riding with Henri.”
Then, in a light and offhand tone, “not getting jealous, are you?” He’d asked the same question after his first day spent with Henri, and Adam had of course laughed it off. Since-
@BeastlyCharming -for the rest of the week, and then he leaves on Monday.”
He doesn’t see the Prince’s expression since he’s gazing at his own reflection, smoothing his hair with a bit of gel. It may only be them for dinner tonight, but he still likes to-