Prince and his Knight.

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As a young Prince, John was granted to have one Knight around him at all times. The top of the newest class, the strongest in the Kingdom. That was what John wanted, and he would have no less. That was how he met Dave, a stunning young man who....didn't say very much, but was certainly worthy of fighting by his Lord's side. The age difference wasn't too stunning. John a mere seventeen and Dave in his mid twenties, it wasn't long before they became friends. It wasn't like this was a shocker to John, he and Dave had many things in common and sometimes the line between being a Lord and a Knight and just being two regular best friends was extremely blurred.

"Dave!" John calls out to his Knight. It seems that something is deeply troubling him.

It's the start of a new chapter in young John's life. Rumors of him being married off to the Princess in the neighboring Kingdom were running high and it was something that was giving him quite a hard time. It was his loyal Knight Dave that got most of the whining about this. He was a quiet and patient fellow, one that would actually listen to him when he needed to speak.

He doesn't even wait for Dave to acknowledge that he's been called. "We are going out for a little while, could you prepare the horses?" Which usually meant a conversation in the woods was about to happen. John needed to blow off steam.

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John was shocked, to say the least. Also very confused, Dave had jerked away the first time and didn't even move a muscle the second time. What did the other really want? But he was also not done with their lips being together. He has to stand on his toes to initiate the kiss again, Dave really shouldn't leave him hanging like this, and John wants him to know that. Should his knight choose to not reciprocate this time, John would probably call it quits for the day.

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Dave's action are hesitant. His mind and heart are fighting and trying to beat the other. He's confused himself now. But he does kiss back this time. It's still hesitant and even shy. Nothing like how Dave usually holds himself. He wishes John would stop. It hurts and he isn't even sure if this was just John being young and stupid. Honestly, if that were the case, he doesn't think his heart could handle that. It was fragile as is.

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John isn't really an expert at kissing, the few times he had actually been given the chance to kiss anyone it was a female, on her hand. This was his first actual kiss, and it felt nice. In a way it felt right? He would have to pray tonight that this was what he really wanted. John wishes he could rationalize what this was, but there were feelings. He knows these are feelings.

He pulls back again, only going back for a brief kiss. "Dave?"

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He covers his mouth this time. You're killing him, John. Now that you know, he feels like you're just teasing him and he can't handle that. He's looking away again. God damn it, John. You probably don't even realize how conflicted Dave is right now. About all of this. He's pretty damn conflicted and you aren't helping.

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"I did this because this is something that I truly want, Dave. I do not want you to think I am just using you." Because using Dave would be the most unthinkable and despicable thing John could do and just refuses to do it. He doesn't know how to fix Dave, he wants him to be happy.

All he can really do for now is lean against him, arms wrapped around him as far as the armor would allow. He has to think of a yes or no question, and it takes him a moment. "Did me expressing my feelings upset you?"

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He doesn't think John doesn't want this. But who knows if it's just a passing fancy. His feelings have been a thing for awhile now. He can't imagine his own feelings changing anytime soon. He doesn't know the nature of John's feelings though. That's what scares him. He can commit, but rejection is painful.

Dave nods at John.

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"I apologize. That is the last thing that I ever want to do is upset you." He wishes Dave wasn't wearing the armor, he could be closer to him. To be able to comfort him more. But he will do what he can for now and that is try to hug him straight through all of this armor.

"But my feelings...your feelings, they are at stake." He doesn't want to let someone else have Dave. That scares him. "I will reject every bride if it must come down to that."

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This is so awkward. John. You have made the most awkward situation right now. You are hugging him while he is up against a tree that you nudged him too and you're talking about feelings to him when he rather not.

He gives you a look. Is this just a really elaborate joke? Or does John really think that he has strong enough feelings that will last that he would be willing to do that? Not sure if heir is just really dumb or really devote. Not sure if both.

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He doesn't mean to make things so awkward, he doesn't really know how to feelings at this point in his life. He just knows that he feels right in Dave's presence. Doing those things they just did made him feel like he was in a comfortable place.

John gives him a look back, is Dave doubting him? Dave must be doubting him. John has Prince's honor! He's dumb, and devoted, and would honor every word he just said.

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He is totally doubting you, John. You're young and your heart is probably fickle as shit. But if John was going to do this, he wasn't going to stop the other. John could make his own decisions and he could do whatever he likes. He still thinks John will see a maiden that will catch his attention, but he isn't going to voice that.

You can...stop hugging him though. Seriously.

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The doubts will have to wsah away with time, and they had plenty of it. John didn't have to marry at seventeen or even eighteen. His bride had to suit him after all. Even if the marriage was slightly more arranged than he believed it to be.

He kind of loosens up on the hugging and steps back, letting Dave free from the tree. Yeah, um, wow! He had never been so forceful before.

"Um..."

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Dave doesn't really move, just leaning against the tree, eyebrow slightly raised. He's expecting John to say something or do something else. It seems like John has something on his mind at the very least.

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John had been contemplating on doing a lot more than this, and what he had done before...forcing Dave to do things. It sent some kind of thrill through his bones.

"Dave. Take off your armor." It's direct, and short. If Dave thought they were done here, he was very very wrong.

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That's a...weird request. Especially in the forest no less. He would consider arguing but it was a pretty direct order and who is Dave to go against an order? So he doesn't. Instead he does as he told. Slowly undoing the pieces and placing the pieces of armor onto the ground. He stands upright again when he's down to just his clothes, bare from any pieces of any of the sturdier protection.

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John had never had the opportunity to feel Dave without all of that armor on his person, he's taking measured steps closer to the other again, eyes perusing Dave from head to toe. When he is at a close enough distance to pull Dave against him again he does exactly that. Sorry Dave, meet your friend the tree again. This time John having curious hands and not a curious mouth.

"Dave." John place his gaze on Dave once more. "Lean down a little."

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John has never looked at him in that way before. He feels his breath get stuck in his throat as he's pushed back against the tree again. Yet, he still can't refuse John. Even if this was going faster than his mind was probably ready for. Or maybe his mind has completely blanked, and only his body is following by instinct.

He leans down a little for John. Just like he wants him too.

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He had seen this happen before, especially at the Inns down in the village, he supposes this equal to him taking on the role of a woman who was talented at seducing men, with miles less talent. John turns his head and administers a kiss to Dave's neck. He doesn't wait for a reaction to do it a couple more times. John was putting his foot down right here, even if this was probably progressing faster than it should.

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Dave makes a noise in the back of his throat. Probably out of surprise and just...well there's a lot happening that really makes his reaction pretty valid. He's just completely taken aback at how forward John is being about this. He's more taken aback at how his blood boils because of it. He may have even flushed a bit as John kisses his neck.

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John smiled against the skin he was kissing, doing it a few more times before he shifted to be chest to chest with Dave. His teeth scraped the others neck by pure mistake in the shifting and he makes no note of it as he lets his hands wander lower on Dave's being. How far would too far be for Dave?

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Dave lets out an airy gasp in response. There was something exhilarating about John's teeth against his throat and he can't help but squirm a bit underneath John's ministrations. He isn't sure what he should do. Is he allowed to push John away? Was he supposed to be obedient through all of this?

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Well that was certainly a new reaction. John's teeth are at Dave's throat again, taking the skin in his mouth and giving a few light bites to see if that was the reaction he was looking for, he hadn't been thinking of the repercussions of that however. Which would be a bruise if he bit hard enough, or just red skin.

John would rather Dave be obedient. But that goes unspoken. Dave should know.

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An audible whimper actually escapes Dave mouth. And it's obvious Dave heard it himself with him being even more flustered by the situation. He kind of just braces his arms against the tree, being obedient as possible while still trying to hold some resemblance to control over himself.

He can feel it slipping though.

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John's hands wander to Dave's ass, taking it in his grasp with both hands and pulling him forward so that their hips meet. Perhaps this was the kind of friction both of them were looking for?

John feels like he probably let himself slip quite some time back. He had no idea what he was doing, he was just doing what felt right.

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Wow. Wow, John that is totally indecent! Also wow, you are touching his butt like wow. He buries his face in the crook of John's neck. He was embarrassed with himself for being like this. For making unneeded noises. Maybe a little ashamed that he had let his feelings known to John.

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Wow is right, those are two hands firmly grasping the most wonderful butt in the entire Kingdom. Like who gives a guy a butt like this. John found no reason for Dave to be embarrassed, but having him right there was kind of nice. They seemed so close right now, physically of course.

"Are you quit alright, Dave?" Another squeeze to that fine butt.