Eric
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"If I didn't know better I'd say you wanted to see my balls"

Eric blushed and chuckled at the thought, seeing Ash naked would not be so bad.

"I mean if the shoe fits." He said hoping Ash did not pick up on this comment and followed him out. He followed him down the hall and soon came upon the "POOL" room and stepped inside with a smile. It was huge and the pool was pretty big too. The had a space off to the side just for people Eric's height and that made him feel special.

Excited, ready to swim, still slightly turned on.

"Well we're here"

Eric hummed at that and took his towel off and threw it at Ash's face and then jumped in the water. When he came up his curls were wet and dripping water. The pool was warm but not hot, and it came up to his waste. He was standing in the shallow end too, so it must get deeper for people his height.

"Alright now get in so I can drown you.....just kidding, but really the waters great."

Ashburn
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Ash tossed Eric's monster of a towel onto the floor, then hesitated with his hand on his own towel. In a quick motion he undid his own towel, tossing it on top of Eric's and cannonballed into the pool, making a reasonable splash in the process. Reemerging Ash's hair was plastered to his head, but still held in place by the band.

Ash playfully splashed Eric as he tread water. The pool to him seemed very deep. Even in the shallow end he had to stand on his toes to stay above water. "Well If you are going to try and drown me, I'll just have to beat you to it" He said as he launched himself out of the water and at Eric. Though he only managed to get his arms around Eric's neck since he was twice as tall as Ash.

Ash blushed at the close contact, their warm bodies pressed into each other and faces inches apart. Trying to keep himself tame he joked "Well I guess I didn't think this through did I?"

Aroused, embarrassed, turned on, heart racing

Eric
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Eric blushed at the contact Ash made between them. He felt himself getting aroused and hoped that Ash would not feel anything at all. The thought that Ash wold feel his boner made his eyes turn bright pink and him get very nervous and uncomfortable. But no matter what he did Eric could not move and instead rapped hiss arms around Ash gently.

"Well I guess I didn't think this through did I?"

"I guess you did not, I mean I am bigger than you." Eric said with a smirk, but his nervousness could be herd.

Aroused, heart is about to hop out of chest, nervous

Ashburn
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Ash's heart was beating so hard he was sure Eric could feel it, even through his thick skin. He could feel his boner wedging its self between them and the realization made his heart skip a beat.

Ash looked deep into Eric's eyes, they were a beautiful pink color, and for some reason that made him smile. He could feel how effortlessly Eric was supporting his weight with his arms, and it made him feel protected.

Still gazing into his eyes, and before he even thought Ash said "I feel safe like this" His heart seemed to cry out that he wanted the guardian to kiss him, it was as if his soul knew they were meant to be like this.

Aroused, protected, safe, secure, nervous, happy

Eric
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"I feel safe like this"

The words rang over and over through his mind, and it felt like an echo was going off for an eternity meanwhile, Eric's body had jumped into action. His boner was growing fast and his heart rate was picking up. These words were just what he needed to kick-start into a libotomized state. He came down to a conclusion and did not need any other approval but one.

"Can I kiss you?" He said while he leaned in to capture Ash's lips not waiting for approval.

Ashburn
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Ash flashed a toothy grin, his face turning red from the blush that encompassed it. Ash eagerly touched lips with Eric, the touch was electrifying. As they stood there, lips together, it seemed as if electricity were jumping between them. Little shocks of energy bouncing between their bodies.

The electricity built up inside of them, and suddenly exploded. Ash nearly cried out in surprise as he felt the walls around his mind crumble like a house made of straw. He could feel Eric's presence, both physically and mentally. He could sense Eric's thoughts and feel his emotions streaming through the connection. Their minds seemed to meld into one, the sensations of one being felt by both. It was as if their very beings had become forever fused to each other.

As Ash held the kiss he could feel the warm water around Eric's legs, and the cold air around his own. It was as if, for this moment, they were a single being. One living creature.

Eric
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Eric kissed him back with a ferociousness and pushed Ash closer to him, closing any other gap that might have been between them. The electricity that surged through the kiss was addicting and Eric wanted more. He could feel their beings becoming one and worlds melding together. He could really feel Ash like he was in the back of his mind and he was in the back of Ash's.

When his lungs started to burn Eric broke the kiss but kept his forehead on Ash's. Every were they touch sparks could be felt and it only made Eric even more "awake". He felt as if something had been returned to him, and now all he needed was this one person for ever in his life.

"Well that was amazing." Eric whispered against Ash's lips. "We should do it again." Then he kissed him again.

Wow I am kissing him, actually kissing him, his lips are so soft and they feel so good, I just wanna eat him up. Gott, ich liebe ihn!! (OOC German for "God i love him")

Ashburn
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Ash smiled and laughed, overwhelmed by the sensations but feeling over the top giddy. Even now he could read Eric's mind and connect with it as if he were an open book.

'I guess we are âme soeurs (OOC: French for soul mates)' Ash thought, knowing that Eric could hear him just was well as if he said said it out loud.

Breaking the second kiss gently Ash said "You are simply amazing you know that. Je t'adore mon petit démon (OOC:I love you my little demon in french)" through their connection Ash knew that the French was understood, the message transmitted over their mental connection.

Ecstatic, whole, fulfilled, safe

Eric
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Eric smiled that the connection they had created. He could feel Ash and his every thought and emotion at that moment. He was also happy that Ash could understand his French and vice versa. He blushed at Ash's words and put pecked him as a way of saying thank you.

Well you know I try, and I think that am a little bigger than you but not by much.

He smiled while he said this. Eric for the first time felt whole and he never wanted not feel this way.

"Ich liebe dich. I think we should go I am feeling like we are being watched." (OCC German for "I love you"

Ashburn
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Well you know I try, and I think that am a little bigger than you but not by much.

'Ya, only by about nine feet' Ash retorted through their mental connection

"Ich liebe dich. I think we should go I am feeling like we are being watched."

Ash looked around, half expecting an audience to have gathered around for their big moment. But the room was as empty as when he walked in, the only occupants being them. Not wanting to make a fuss, or be seen by others naked, Ash readily agreed with Eric.

"Wouldn't surprise me if they had a closed circuit camera making sure people aren't trashing the pool" Ash said blushing at the thought of someone seeing such an intimate moment of theirs.

Looking down at the 9 feet between him and the pool floor Ash added "You may as well just set me on the pool deck. I'm already out of the water" He chuckled at how funny it was that Eric was making a 6 foot and a half tall guy look like a toddler.

Eric
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Eric lifted him up and set him down on dry land. He tried not to look at Ash but still stole some glances while he got out and grabbed his towel. Then he started to look at Ash to see if he was ready to go.

"Sorry to kill the mood, I just feel like eyes are on us but now I can see I am wrong. Anyways lets head back and get some clothes on and watch a movie or something." He said and then soon after his stomach spoke too and Eric blushed. "Plus I am starving, kissing you is a job and now I need to get paid." Eric said with a huge grin.

Ashburn
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"Plus I am starving, kissing you is a job and now I need to get paid."

Ash chuckled "I swear, you eat more food than a small country."

Amused

Ash wrapped his towel around his waist and led the way back to the room. He was feeling hungry too, which was odd considering they had just eaten breakfast an hour ago at most. Back in the suite he could see that the plates had already been cleared out, and the room cleaned. Picking up the phone he called the front desk.

"I'll have some more food right up" Erica replied

Hanging up the phone Ash went back to his room to get dressed. He was already mostly dry so he just put on some shorts, he was feeling very hot so he didn't bother to put on a shirt before going back out into the living room. Sitting down Ash picked up the remote just as there was a knock on the door.

"Room service" Erica called through the door, which Ash got up and opened

Wheeling in a silver cart she set the plates on the table and left with a bow "I hope you both enjoy the meal, and please tell Eric I offer my congratulations" The way she said it made Ash's face flush.

'Eric' He said through their link 'I think you were right about being spied on'

Embarrassed

Erica bowed and left the room, closing the door behind her. Ash had been so preoccupied being embarrassed he hadn't heard a warning she gave that the plates were hot. Going back to the table Ash inspected the meal hungrily. The meal was composed of Asian pasta dishes, and a large bowel of steamed vegetables. Grabbing the largest of the plates Ash loaded it up with everything that would fit. Taking the smaller plate he loaded it up also and picked them both up, one in each hand,

Not noticing the burning hot plates, or feeling them, Ash walked to Eric's room and knocked with his bare foot.

"Hey Eric? I was thinking we could watch t.v. in your room. That way we can lay down." He said through the door

Eric
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Eric followed Ash back to the room with his large but small towel. When they came back the room was empty and clean what was left of their breakfast gone and now the room lye empty. He heard Ash calling for more food while he went to his room and put on some shorts with a tang-top. These seemed to be his favorite hings at the moment, only because he was afraid to put on anything else.

'Eric' He said through their link 'I think you were right about being spied on'

Eric wondered what he meant but soon smelt the food from his room right after he put his shirt on and stepped from the bathroom.

"Hey Eric? I was thinking we could watch t.v. in your room. That way we can lay down."

Eric went to the door with the remote in his hand. He let Ash in and turned the TV on and laid on his back facing the TV and gestured to the spot next to him.

"Come on lets eat what do what to watch." He said with another grumble from his stomach.

Ashburn
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Ash sat his small (compared to the platter for Eric) plate on the nightstand and sat on the edge of the bed. Taking care not to spill Eric's food he adjusted so that he was laying next to him. Holding the scalding hot platter up, which Ash didn't feel any of the heat of, he said
"Here's your brunch dear".

Eric
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Eric grabbed his plate and dug into it. The thing was scorching and he wondered how Ash could hold it but did not pry. Eric's eyes turned pink slightly at the "dear" comment and whispered a thank you. He had it on a some romantic move and was done with his food in a matter of seconds.

"Well was that was delicious. I want more! Ash feed meeeee!!!" He said in a whining tone and then started to pout to get Ash's attention.

Ashburn
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"Well was that was delicious. I want more! Ash feed meeeee!!!"

Ashburn, half way done with his plate and fork halfway to his mouth looked up at the pouting demon. It was funny seeing a giant creature of darkness acting like a spoiled twelve year old. The pouting looked so ridiculous that Ash started laughing at just how funny it looked.

"Honestly, would you like some cheese with that whine?" He said, shaking his head playfully

With a sigh he set his plate back on the night stand and took the platter from Eric.

"You're lucky you're cute, but don't get to used to this." He said playfully. He really didn't mind grabbing the food for Eric. He knew his transformation was worse than his own and left Eric feeling more miserable than himself.

Ash piled the rest of the food onto the platter and brought it back to the room, setting it on Eric's stomach. Then getting back into a comfortable position he grabbed his own plate and resumed eating.

"You know I spoil you right?" He said between mouthfuls

happy, comfortable, warm, at peace

Eric
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"You know I spoil you right?"

Eric laughed at this and then ate the rest of the food he had on his plate and the set it on the side table. He then looked at Ash annd smiled a toothy grin.

"Vielen Dank, dass Sie babe . Ich wirklich brauchte , dass und jetzt bin ich voll." Eric said in German with a smile then he kissed Ash. (OCC: Thank you babe. I really needed that and now I am full.)

Happy, content, greatfull, full, happy to be with Ash

He wanted to give something back to Ash but he did not know how. He did not even know what Ash liked or what he really wanted in life. He owed that much to him and more so now it was time to pay up forever and Eric would love every second of it.

"Hey Ash, if you could have one thing what would it be?"

Ashburn
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"Hey Ash, if you could have one thing what would it be?"

Ash set his now empty plate on the nightstand and leaned back against the pile of pillows behind him. That was a hard question, and one that he never had been able to give an honest answer.

"I'm not really sure sweetie. I mean there are lots of things I think I'd like but I know they wouldn't really make me happy." He said distantly "The only things that really make me happy are my books, ya know? Everything else is just outside of that... I guess if I could have anything, which I am guessing is what you mean by the question, it would be a place to call home."

As he said that mental images flashed from Ash to Eric across their connection. Dreams of a snow covered cabin in Quebec. A big library with a stone fireplace and bay window overlooking the water. Him and Eric snuggled on the floor as he read a book, wrapped in a blanket and in Eric's arms.

Then the images were of summer. A beautiful garden out back where Ash could read and meditate. Driving a big Chevy pickup to a friend's house for lunch.

"I don't want for much. I guess I just want to be at peace with you." Ash said, snuggling himself closer to Eric's body. "Je veux pour si peu et pourtant tellement" (OOC:I want for so little and yet so much)

"What about you? If you could have anything what would you ask for?" He said happily

Dreamy, wishful, calm, longing, happy

Eric
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"What about you? If you could have anything what would you ask for?"

Eric thought about his question, while he embraced Ash when he snuggled in to him. Eric had never really wanted anything before, simply because he had it all. He came from a wealthy family and could ask for just about anything and get it. One thing he had longed for is a better relationship with his dad. They had never been real close and now he just wanted to convey his feelings one time before he could never see him again. Eric also had Ash too, and all he wanted was for him to be happy and well.

"Well I guess I just want to find some kind of closure with my dad. We were never really close and now I might not get the chance. But I also want you to be happy, in every form." He said the last part with a kiss to Ash's head.

Ashburn
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"Well I guess I just want to find some kind of closure with my dad. We were never really close and now I might not get the chance. But I also want you to be happy, in every form."

Ash buried his face in Eric's chest as he pondered what to say. He felt very tired so he decided it best to try and talk through their link. At least then he knew Eric would be able to tell his meaning even if the words did not come out right. Suddenly Ash was struck by a thought

'Hun. According to Mrs. Mabel either our fathers or grandfathers were/are demons right?' he asked, then with out waiting for a reply continued 'This means that we each can keep in contact with at least one of our family members. Maybe your dad IS the demon that gave you your traits. After all she did say demon classes are not genetic so just because you're a guardian doesn't mean he had to be one. Hell he might be a vamp. Judging by this hotel some of the m do pretty well for themselves.'

As he said this his mind wandered back to his own family, and his mysterious grandfather. With a sigh he put it out of his head, to tired to think about it at the moment. His tumors were acting up and were very sore right now, and we wasn't in the mood to deal with more than one issue at the moment.

Tired, sore, hopeful for Eric