| Feeding the Flames part 11 By: Juuchan Gohan was extremely nervous about the implementation of Trunks' idea. Well, it had been more of an ultimatum, and he did realize that something -should- be done, but he wasn't sure he'd make it through with his hide, metaphorically or in actuality, in one piece. The first problem was that they'd be in close quarters. They would have been forced to be near each other no matter what, as the only way Gohan could keep up a connection to the children without concentrating was direct contract with Trunks. It became more of a factor when one realized that Trunks had a double bed. While it was more than big enough for just him, Gohan was large. The second part of the problem with his control was just stepping out of the bathroom. Trunks was going to wear -only- boxers to bed, while Gohan was clad more modestly with the addition of a shirt. It was doubtful that Gohan would have been relieved if he knew Trunks had decided for his benefit at this delicate point in his stalking of his prospective mate, -not- to sleep in his normal fashion: nude. Yet. They settled in, each as close to the edge as the bed allowed, Trunks on his back and Gohan on his stomach, one arm extended so it rested on Trunks' bare belly. They weren't really going to be taking turns, Gohan at least wouldn't get enough sleep that way. What they were essentially doing was each supplying the children with about half of the ki they would need through the night. By the time they woke, both would be somewhat sluggish, but a meal should fix it. Trunks drifted quickly off to sleep, the pregnancy trying him, while Gohan stayed awake a bit longer, struggling to drill order into his unruly thoughts, and hoping that his subconscious mind would make no moves during the night that he would regret. He too fell into sleep, trying not to think that he would continue to be tested in this manner until the children were born. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Trunks woke slowly, feeling exceedingly comfortable, and better rested than the previous few days. He took in his surroundings and smiled to himself. Gohan was still asleep. He could tell b his ki, but also from the deep, even breaths he could feel in his hair, and the slowly rising and falling chest against his back. Trunks sighed and wriggled in closer to Gohan's warm bulk. One arm was holding him in place, while the other was draped over his stomach. Trunks' own arms rested lightly on Gohan's. He was somewhat surprised to find that his tail had managed to wrap itself around Gohan's thigh, rather than its usual resting place on his arm. He felt a shift in the breathing pattern of the man at his back, and deemed it best to play possum and observe his reaction when he believed himself effectively alone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Still mostly asleep, but shifting from that state, Gohan pulled the warm body against him closer, purring happily. Through the deep feeling of contentment, a train of thought slowly took focus. Why was he so nicely warm and comfortable? He was curled up against someone. Who was it? Had to be Trunks.. The final thought of the sequence brought him startlingly awake as he gazed down at the body snuggled in his arms. -How- had they managed to get into this position? They were currently in the middle of the bed, so it was unclear who had shifted in their sleep-- possibly both. The one saving grace, Gohan thought, was that Trunks had not yet awakened. Despite his past assurances, Gohan was certain that their current level of contact would disturb his student. So, the only solution was that he either rise or shift both of them before he woke, the more feasible option being that he simply get up, for which there were several plausible excuses. He moved carefully and stealthily, but nearly broke his cover when he realized -where- Trunks' tail had wrapped itself an instant before he rolled to the side and froze. After a massive effort he was free, heading for a shower, and Trunks had curled up on the bed. Trunks was actually planning, in light of what he'd found: Gohan -did- seem to want him as he was hoping, and only pulled away when he was thinking too much. He smiled to himself in satisfaction and decided not to "wake" until Gohan had finished. |