to think they had been fighting this, denying themselves the simple pleasures of being together... of the comfort...
her mouth molds with his, a soft hum slipping into his mouth, fingers gentle against the back of his neck. teeth nip gently against the bottom of his β
the comfort he sinks into is something he always wishes to return to, in between his duties to the realm and his teachings. a hum pressed against her lips when he claims them for another kiss.
β I πͺm trying to salvage this moment, β head tilts forward then, mouth gentle as it ghosts against his own, arm slipping around his shoulders, fingers slipping into his hair.
his head shakes at that, against her palm. brows furrowing, evident disapproval. β darling, please ... i thought we were trying to salvage this moment. β
β good, β she whispers softly, slowly pushing herself up onto her elbow, hand coming to cup his cheek, thumb stroking the flesh gently. β I miss my husband... not baelor targaryen, future prime minister... β
β years of practice, β she offers, turning over now so that it was more comfortable for the both of them, hand rubbing at her eyes before it comes to rest over his forearm.
β must you start this early, my love? can we not... do other, more exciting, things? β
β your peacefulness could have fooled me. β though he knew all too well. β donnel mentioned you wanted to have a discussion about the invitations for the ball. β