The Laertes/Guildenstern AU ... why do we bother calling it that any longer? ^_~

[ay_my_lord]

*scene--the apartment that Horatio and Rey now share, on a lovely summer day; Horatio has opened a window to catch the sunlight, and he's sitting in the patch of sun, curled up on his beanbag chair. when Rey passes, he'll look up, with a smile* Can I ask you something?

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[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*has made raspberry lemonade, for a day like this, and brought some in a cute, colorful glass for Horatio to try -- leaning over his shoulder and looking up towards the windiw* Sure. *a comfortable smile* What is it?

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*takes the lemonade, with a happy smile up at him* I've met a really nice girl ... and I was wondering if I could invite her over to watch a movie.

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

Oh ... *his eyes go wide for a bit, but he puts it aside, resting against Horatio's shoulder* Well, of course you can ... I mean, it's your apartment, too, and you're allowed to have company any time you want ... *sheepish sheepish* Should I try to stay out of your way .. ?

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*curls against him, nuzzling his cheek* Maybe a little ... I mean, we could all three hang out, if you wanted. *smile* She's really nice.

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*blushing* I don't want to get in your way, though --

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

You wouldn't be in the way. We're not even dating, really ... she's just nice, and I like her. *smile* We met in the bookstore. She likes funny novels and the little chocolates with colored wrappers and filling inside, and she has an awesome smile. She wrote her number on my hand. *shows it to Rey*

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*smiles, and it's more or less genuine* That's really nice.

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*draws him down to share the beanbag, and snuggles against his side* You really don't mind? *a sheepish smile* It would be nice if you could stay. I think I'm going to be nervous.

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*blushes and nuzzles him beneath his chin, a little bit shy* I'd like to stay. Just ... *sheepish* ... what if she doesn't like me?

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*beams* I couldn't imagine her not liking you. You're wonderful.

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*laughs* That doesn't mean she will ...

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*softkiss* If she doesn't like you, then she's not worth liking.

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*can't help but kiss back --* Don't say that --

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

But I mean it. You're wonderful, and I couldn't understand anyone who couldn't see that. *takes a drink of his lemonade, smiling* This is really good. Is it from a mix?

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*shakes his head* Lemonade is easy enough to make from scratch, and we still had all those frozen raspberries from when I bought too many of them -- *sheepish sheepish* It's okay?

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*beams!* It's wonderful, silly. You're always so good at this kind of thing. Haven't you tried it yet?

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

A little bit, while I was still making it, but ... *blush* I wanted you to.

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

Mmm. Well, it's good. *another kiss, to let him taste it--but it's only quick and silly, and then Horatio offers him the glass*

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*smiles a small, silly smile at that, and takes a sip*

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*beams* Do you like it?

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*nuzzles him* I like sharing it with you.

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*littlesmile as he nuzzles back* You mean you don't like it ...?

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

Oh, I like it all right. Just -- *a shy little kiss at the tip of an ear* You make it better.

[ay-my-lord.livejournal.com]

*giggles* You're sweet to me. *an equally shy sort of kiss to his chin*

[carpoftruth.livejournal.com]

*laughs, and beams* I just like having you around to be sweet to --