Hey there, my name's Benedict Drake-Malleson, but you can call me Ned. Are you here to buy some of my artwork? I'm sure you'll find it's quite... Interesting~
((Independent OC RP blog. Face claim is Darren Criss))
-Ned stands respectfully at his husbands side, an arm wrapped protectively around his waist- Hi Mr. and Mrs. Drake…
You guys remember my husband, Ned, right? -He bit his lip, smiling and chuckling a bit. He could only imagine what his parents would think, but he knew they would be proud.-
-Ned just stands there with Tim, not wanting to intrude any more on his lovers time with his parents. He just wanted to be there for him.-
“I’m fairly sure he can’t read minds. If he can, that’s news to me!” He shakes his head, leaning back in his seat at the others words. “I think having to communicate properly scares everyone. Having to start an uncomfortable conversation? Not anyone’s favorite thing to do. And that’s why not many people do it at all. It’s the main reason relationships don’t work out. So if you want things to work out with Damian in the long run, you’ve gotta start it, Dick. It’s gotta be you.”
“why do you make so much sense..?” Dick sighs, finally letting his head fall fully onto the table in front of them. It makes a soft thud, but he hardly cares. This would be so much easier if he hadn’t left a relationship behind. What had he been thinking? Nevermind, it had probably been pretty stupid.
Ned chuckles, ruffling his friends hair as his head laid on the table. “I dunno… This stuff just kinda comes out…” He sighs, leaning on his hand. “Alright. Time to be blunt, dude. Talk to me. Tell me exactly how you feel, right this second. We’re gonna figure out the fuckery that is your life at this moment. Don’t even hesitate. Just talk.”
“Exactly how I feel?” He lifts his head just enough to prop his chin up on the wood. “I feel like I’m a stranger in my own life. I feel awkward. I feel pressure. And I’m scared of what I used to be. I’m tired of nightmares, tired of expectations, tired of the brightest memory in my head being death. And I am constantly craving blueberries. Like-is my body trying to make up for a lack of ‘em or what?
He laughs at the last part, not surprised that Dick would crack a joke at the end. “Maybe, I remember you having them quite often before.” Thinking about the rest of what his friend had admitted, he sighs. “All of that other stuff though… I think most of it is going to take time. The nightmares, I think you had before. That memory has been prominent your whole life, I know that much. But the rest? That’ll take time and effort.”
-he pulls Billy into a soft kiss, holding his face oh-so-lightly in his palms- Hey, guess what?
Ooh…got a secret to tell~?
Not really… I just thought you’d like to know that Lust won’t be bothering us when we’re… intimate, from now on~…
(Source: theintriguingartist)
Ned ordered himself some mini waffles and coffee before following his husband, sitting down across from him. “So, we’re just gonna walk the streets of Paris and we where they take us?” He asks, resting his chin in his palm;.
“Yup,” Tim said, getting up to get his order and then running out with Ned by his side to explore the wonderful city of love. “Sorry, babe, but I have the feeling we’re going to be exhausted after this.”
Ned grabs his order as his husband drags him out of the cafe, laughing as they went. “We probably are if you keep going at this speed!” He teases, squeezing his lovers hand. “Slow down, enjoy the scenery!”
Good… I’m right here for you, baby… -he murmurs, kissing his cheek and following him towards the graves-
-He sighs and nods, leading the other to the grave- I know it’s been a while, but I feel like if I visit too often, it won’t be as special… -he was talking to the grave, laying the flower down- Happy Mother’s Day, mom…
-Ned stands respectfully at his husbands side, an arm wrapped protectively around his waist- Hi Mr. and Mrs. Drake…
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-He parks the car outside the cemetery, picking up the flowers gingerly as he got out and met Tim in front of the vehicle. He takes his hand squeezing tightly- It’s trouble at all, love… You okay..?
I’ll be alright. I’m getting used to it. It gets easier every year…-He sighed and got out of the car, taking his husband’s hand, walking out to his mother and father’s grave-
Good… I’m right here for you, baby… -he murmurs, kissing his cheek and following him towards the graves-
Ned kisses his temple lightly, nuzzling his cheek. He noticed how the people around them didn’t stare or send cruel looks their way. And he loved it. He loved not being judged for who he loved. “So, bagel and a coffee for you?” He asks, curling an arm around Tim’s shoulders.
Tim nodded and smiled, following Tim. He ordered his order and paused to wait for the other to do the same before moving to sit down.
Ned ordered himself some mini waffles and coffee before following his husband, sitting down across from him. “So, we’re just gonna walk the streets of Paris and we where they take us?” He asks, resting his chin in his palm;.
-he grins, pulling his boyfriend into a deep kiss- Oh thank god… I wouldn’t want to get off without you… Not anymore…
Well good…cause I’d be very put out if you did~
-he chuckles- I’m sure you would be… But you don’t have to worry about that~… -he takes his hand and starts pulling him towards the bedroom-
-giggles- Have I told you lately how absolutely adorable you are~?
-he purses his lips, pretending to be in thought- Hm… Not really, but I’ve kinda reserved that compliment for you~
Reserved~? Oh, that makes me feel special~
It should… You’re very special to me… More than anyone has been before… -he leads Billy over to the bed, pulling him into his lap- I love you…
I love you too…so much~
-he pulls Billy into a soft kiss, holding his face oh-so-lightly in his palms- Hey, guess what?
-he grins, pulling his boyfriend into a deep kiss- Oh thank god… I wouldn’t want to get off without you… Not anymore…
Well good…cause I’d be very put out if you did~
-he chuckles- I’m sure you would be… But you don’t have to worry about that~… -he takes his hand and starts pulling him towards the bedroom-
-giggles- Have I told you lately how absolutely adorable you are~?
-he purses his lips, pretending to be in thought- Hm… Not really, but I’ve kinda reserved that compliment for you~
Reserved~? Oh, that makes me feel special~
It should… You’re very special to me… More than anyone has been before… -he leads Billy over to the bed, pulling him into his lap- I love you…
