#Ship. It's my wildest dream falling in the deep with a beautiful nightmare Gajeel x Freed [diablescharmants]

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked:

"I just want you to know that I don't take you preparing breakfast for granted." And the next time he'd likely return this favor - there was no doubt that Gajeel deserved to get spoiled every once in a while, in whatever way his mind could think of.

The sight of Gajeel's smile was one to be thoroughly adored. Knowing that the other man felt as relaxed around him as he did was a true treasure and he would do everything in his power to keep it that way. No, he didn't plan on letting this slip from his grasp after they'd just found it.

"That sounds quite enjoyable. I'm looking forward to you sharing this occasional part of my morning routine with me," he stated with a hum and proceeded to work on his hair, pulling it further up into a more or less messy bun. Not only would the activity be a good work out for many muscles, now he was going to share it with his incredibly attractive boyfriend which was definitely a win-win situation in his book. Freed had an inkling that they'd feel similarly about this scenario and, yes, distractions might transpire but there was time for those and for a thorough work out. Why not enjoy both? With that thought in mind he smiled to himself as he gently caught one of Gajeel's hands in his and placed a kiss to his knuckles. "Take your time, I'll wait for you to join me. Don't worry, you won't miss out on anything," he added with a tinge of teasing playfulness and with that he exited the room.

"I know that already, Freed, but thank ya for tellin' me. I know how yer always the one who prepares most if not all yer team meals,"

The Dragon didn't mind cooking, in fact, he loved to. Plus, it was a small way he could spoil his handsome boyfriend. One of many things he could do to spoil him, in fact. It was nice. He loved that he got to spend as much time with Freed as he did. Sure, they both worked quite a bit but that didn't mean they didn't spend as much time together as they could regardless.

"I'm really glad that we're datin' now. Ya know that?"

"I was so worried 'bout my developin' feelings for ya that I tried to stifle them... I didn't wanna ruin what we had."

He was glad that Freed had asked him for a kiss that night, and the subsequent conversations and exploration that happened, prior to officially beginning to date one another. Perhaps, it was an inevitability that the two men would grow from friends, to good friends, to a couple. They'd eventually be lovers, he was almost certain about that, but they had no reason to rush things. The smiles he showed Freed were real, true, smiles, and they were ONLY for his boyfriend.

"Yer always welcome to come and borrow my pool in the mornin' even if I ain't home. Ya have a key after all."

He had a feeling, that, at some point, he would return home to some meal his handsome boyfriend had prepared for them to share, and he'd relish that. He had a feeling Freed wanted to cook for him as much as he enjoyed cooking for the other. He'd chuckle a bit at Freed's words regarding him getting ready to go swimming. It would be nice, for sure, to swim with his boyfriend on such a nice morning.

"Oh? Well that's good. I'd hate to miss when ya first dive in and get all wet, ya know? Gihi."

[kurogane-redfox]

The Dragon could tell his boyfriend was enjoying his reactions. While he'd tugged on the tie he'd not actually PULLED with any amount of strength. He had every intention of his hands remaining bound until he couldn't take it anymore. Or until Freed decided to 'free' him. His skin was growing ever more flushed the more Freed did to him but he wasn't uncomfortable to any extent at all. He was liking every touch and tease the other was doing to him.

He was already very clearly aroused but that didn't MATTER at the moment, he knew Freed could tell. Not just because he was flushed and moaning, either. Freed was someone he'd trusted for a long while before they ever started dating. Their first kiss being made whilst the other male was inebriated hadn't made the Dragon want him any LESS. That night and the following day were a bit odd, initially but things were cleared up pretty fast.

There were likely some angry red marks appearing on his tanned flesh from the harsher scratches but all they were doing other than that was making his back arch and him to curse and MOAN louder. Freed's name was commonly spilling forth from the Dragon's lips. The other's ministrations were incredibly AROUSING, sensual regardless of how rough he got with his nails. The Dragon was loving every touch no matter HOW teasing it was.

"Fuck... I'm glad to hear that I'm doin' well, but DAMN if it ain't hard not to want to escape from the tie,"

Freed knew what he was doing which both helped and didn't. The Dragon wanted to TOUCH but he couldn't as his hands were bound which was fine. He'd be freed from the tie at some point but for now he was content to allow what was going on to continue. He found he LIKED it quite a lot, even though most everything was relatively new territory for him. He'd never allowed himself to be bound like this before. It'd never even been a thought on his mind.

"There's nothin' for me to be 'shamed 'bout anyway, Freed. Yer my boyfriend and yer makin' me feel good. Ain't any reason for me to disguise my moans."

Not that the Dragon would EVER. If they ever went beyond touching and teasing as they'd been doing since before the official start of their relationship, he had a feeling he'd be making a lot of interesting noises. It was mostly because everything he'd done with Freed so far had felt so good. He was dominant by nature but that didn't mean that was ALL he was. He was learning and had a feeling Freed would be the ONLY person who would ever see him in such a state.

"Ya fuckin' heard me, please do that 'gain, Freed. I LIKED it."

His face would be adorned with a darker flush at this point but the Dragon didn't give two shits. He felt good, Freed was MAKING him feel good and he wanted MORE. Since Freed was now straddling him, he'd feel just how aroused the Dragon was and yet he was still happy to allow the other to continue touching him as he'd been doing for a while now. If nothing else, they'd discover just how much teasing the Dragon could take before he 'snapped'. Even if he reached that point he had no intention of ripping that tie even though they both knew he was more than capable of doing so with bare strength alone.

"Oh fuck... Freed yer mouth..."

As he felt Freed's lips and tongue on his pulse it'd be racing slightly, not too shocking given their positions but it WASN'T out of anxiety but rather arousal. He was so hot and everything Freed was doing sent shivers along his spine in the most DELICIOUS way. He had a bit of perspiration on his forehead and face but it wasn't too horribly obvious. Hearing Freed's words uttered between those licks and kisses caused more moans of the other male's name to spill forth, almost like a SONG.

"What do ya mean by MORE generous?"

He'd begun to PURR slightly but it wasn't nearly as loud as it was when they were merely resting. So his voice was rumbling a bit as he spoke his question, should he be able to meet Freed's gaze he'd do so but otherwise he was content to allow the other to continue what he'd been doing with his mouth and hands.

     Sheer contentment settled in his chest upon drinking in every single one of Gajeel's reactions, the words he said, the movements he made (or tried to make though was stopped by the tie keeping his hands bound to the headboard, deliciously so). Their relationship was relatively fresh and when it got around to intimate moments they relished lots of time of exploration, something that was thrilling and solidifying the already firm trust between the two of them. And with that being said, his chest didn't just swell with contentment but with happiness and pride as well - because Gajeel was showing him much more trust than many people would know at this very moment.

     His boyfriend was no man to be shy with curse words, albeit hearing him curse in the confines of their bedroom hit different. Freed had a feeling that it would be difficult not to become addicted to how his name sounded when it rolled off Gajeel's tongue like that for he already wanted to hear it over and over and over again. Pupils had dilated slightly at the sight and the smirk adorning his features was there to stay as he kept up the teasing touches and nails scraping across the other man's bared skin - lightly, then harder and with the way Gajeel reacted to that particular harsh scratch Freed figured that this was more than welcome. It would be all too easy to get lost in the eroticism of the scene, draw more of these tasty sounds and physical reactions from his boyfriend, but he also held all the responsibility for this situation, and his boyfriend, to remain comfortable, safe and alright. That was always in the back of his mind, no matter how turned on or how untamted with lust he would become.

     "You're doing so well," came the gentle praise and it was nothing but sincere. Freed shifted so he could straddle Gajeel and lean in closer to his face - which served an entirely different sort of beauty right now. "I love the flush on your face and how my name sounds when you moan it in absence of all shame," he continued the praise with the slightest taunting tint, studying Gajeel's face with an intent gaze, lips still curved as he teased tenderly. "And was that a small plea I heard a few moments prior?"

     He'd definitely been eating his dragon slayer up with his eyes for the entirety of their little session and the appetite in his gaze was glaringly obvious but he was breaking the eye-contact now in favor of dragging his tongue along Gajeel's pulse slowly, and following words would be spread between leisure kisses littered across neck and throat. "I will indulge you some more, give you more of those touches that you seem to enjoy so much and see how long you can take the teasing. Or perhaps I'll be more generous considering that you are doing so well. What do you think?"

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked: “You didn’t know you were into this, did you?” [ freed ]

The Dragon would let out a groan but it wasn't one caused by pain. No, it was caused by his boyfriend's teasing touches to his heated flesh. Given that the Dragon's hands were bound to his bed's headboard and he couldn't merely free them himself, he was learning things that he NEVER thought he'd be into with Freed. Which was fine, because he trusted the other man implicitly.

"N-no I didn't but I'm findin' that I like A LOT of the stuff ya do to me, Freed, FUCK,"

He'd tug at the restraints but knew he couldn't escape, he'd promised Freed he would tell him if he got uncomfortable at the start of their official relationship, and he intended on keeping his word. He was many things, but the Dragon was not a liar. His skin was lightly flushed, as was his face which was to be expected given the amount of teasing Freed had been doing. He'd been touched sensually, fingertips dancing along his skin in areas he'd not been touched in such a way before but he found he LIKED it.

"Fuck do that 'gain, please, Freed."

Whatever the other male had done had felt really, really GOOD. The Dragon was still learning a lot about what he liked, since Freed was the first person who wanted to help him experiment. Freed had already learned that the Dragon enjoyed feeling nails in his skin, so the other dragging his nails along the Dragon's abdomen was eliciting quite interesting noises. They were mostly moans of the green-haired male's name but that was beside the point.

"I trust ya, which is how we got here. If ya do anythin' I don't like I'll tell ya."

At a particularly HARD scratch the Dragon would arch slightly, his face flushing a bit darker in response to his reaction. Seeing Freed smirking made his body react even more, especially given their current positions.

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked: “Don’t worry, I like things a bit rough.” [ freed ]

"Is that so, Freed? Gihi, I guess yer lucky then cause I can GET pretty rough sometimes if it hurts or somethin' ya just tell me,"

He wasn't doing anything TOO rough yet, but the Dragon was holding Freed a bit tightly against himself. They were once again, shirtless, which seemed fairly common between the two men, and hands were wandering. Freed had touched him in a way that made him react and that's when the comment came from the green-haired male. The Dragon would drag his nose up along the column of Freed's throat and let out a contented PURR in response.

"Have I ever told ya that ya smell really good? The more heated up ya get the stronger yer scent gets too, it's really nice."

Truthfully, Freed's scent was calming at various moments in the past, and the Dragon had mentioned that to his boyfriend. He'd open his mouth and press his fangs into Freed's skin but only press them in, he wasn't biting down to pierce the skin. That MIGHT come later, depending on how Freed reacted. He'd drag his fangs along the other male's collar and then over the back of his shoulder before he stopped, and grinned a bit.

"Ya shivered a bit there, did ya like how my fangs felt 'gainst yer skin, Freed?"

He'd grip Freed's hips just a BIT tighter, purring once more as he did so. His nose would once again be dragged along the side of the other's throat with a contented hum before the green-haired male would feel his boyfriend's telltale grin against his skin.

"Gihi, I'm really likin' how yer reactin' to my touches and nuzzles, ya know that? Though, what I really want now is a kiss."

He'd release one of Freed's hips and move in front of the other male before using his now freed hand to tilt his boyfriend's face up. It would be after that, that the Dragon would merely press his lips to Freed's own, purring yet again as he did so.

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked: "I was out of touch. But it wasn't because I didn't know enough - I just knew too much." [freed]

"Such is the curse of readin' so much and retainin' all the knowledge ya soak up like that, right?"

The Dragon knew what it was like to have 'too much' knowledge at any point. The overload could cause even the calmest person to SNAP at the smallest thing. Luckily, nothing like that had happened between them but that was beside the point. He'd walk toward the other male and merely wrap his arms around him before resting his chin atop his head.

"I dunno what it is but I really like bein' able to hug ya like this now. Ya know that?"

Given how often the Dragon likely did this exact action, if Freed WAS unaware it was likely due to some other reason. Sure, their relationship had only been official for a short time, but that didn't bother the Dragon. He'd been comfortable with Freed for quite some time before they started officially dating one another.

"Gihi, makes me wonder how ya would react if I picked ya up and squished ya to my chest someday."

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked: “  i can’t breathe. i can’t—  ” [from freed]

His eyes would widen as he heard what Freed was saying. He UNDERSTOOD what was going on and he'd act immediately. He wasn't sure it'd work but he'd be damned if he wasn't going to try anything to help Freed. The other helped him more than he realized so it was the Dragon's turn now. He'd reach out and place a hand onto the other's shoulder before giving a small squeeze.

"Freed? Freed it's Gajeel, can ya hear me? Open yer eyes ya gotta breathe,"

He kept his voice low enough that it shouldn't STARTLE Freed but hopefully it was loud enough that the other male could HEAR him despite whatever was going on inside his mind at the moment. If the squeeze to his shoulder didn't work, he'd merely slide closer and wrap both arms around the other male before humming directly into his ear. If needed, he'd even go as far as to sing something in an attempt to help calm Freed down.

"Yer safe, whatever's goin' on. It ain't real. Yer here with me, Freed. I'm right here, can ya hear me?"

He'd touch the other gently, small little caresses in areas that couldn't come off as sexual or sensual. Just touches to try and bring the other down from whatever NIGHTMARE was consuming his mind. If Freed thrashed or anything, he'd merely tighten his hold a bit until the other calmed down and woke up.

He'd probably even go as far as to stroke Freed's hair to help ease his mind. Even if just a little bit.

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked: “  i won’t let you go through anything like that again.  ” [ from freed ]

His breathing was SHAKY and his brow was covered in sweat. HE was covered in a full body cold sweat, even. It'd been a while since the last nightmare shook the Dragon to his core in such a way. He'd look at Freed and feel immediate and IMMENSE guilt. Had he woke the other up with his thrashing? Whimpering perhaps?

"Sorry if I woke ya... been a while since somethin' hit me THAT hard,"

His voice was laced with heavy fatigue. He was still incredibly tired but that wasn't too shocking given how little he'd been sleeping as of late. He'd told Freed about the nightmares before, but he'd not actually expected one to SLAM into him while he was with the other male. Fuck, he felt so bad.

"Thank ya for not... judgin' me after I told ya 'bout everythin' I went through before. I was honestly scared ya were gonna leave. I'm glad I was wrong."

A tired smile would appear on his face as he removed his hand from his face. He'd roll onto his side, facing the direction the other male was before tucking an arm beneath one of the pillows and resting his head on it.

"I don't think it'll happen 'gain so f ya wanna yer welcome to come back to bed."

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked: 💋💋 [ from freed ]

This seemed pretty normal to the Dragon. He'd have Freed's back pressed into a nearby wall while grinning widely. It was sort of a 'game' in a way, perhaps. Freed could easily duck beneath his arms and evade but it seemed that the other WANTED to be caught. This time, at least, the Dragon had been on the receiving end of such a situation before. He'd NEVER complain about that. Even though Freed was considerably more slender the other man knew how to maneuver himself to use the larger male's momentum against him at the right moments. It made things more interesting and FUN.

"Caught ya, gihi,"

He'd lean down and drag his nose up along the other's neck to behind his ear before moving back once more, he'd not move either of his hands from beside Freed's head but he'd lean in and bring his own face closer to that of the other. Before long he'd press his lips to Freed's own, it wasn't a particularly deep kiss in the beginning, but his tongue would playfully drag along the other's lower lip. Should lips be parted, he'd purr slightly as their tongues tangled together for a while.

Eventually, their chests would press against one another but the Dragon's hands still hadn't moved. He was enjoying tasting the other far too much at the current moment. He'd hold the kiss for a while before finally pulling back and biting the other's lip briefly. Once he pulled away his cheeks would have a very faint pink tinge adorning them.

"Have I ever mentioned that I like how yer lips taste? Cause I do. I like it quite a lot, in fact I'm gonna kiss ya 'gain."

He'd do just that too, though Freed might have had enough time to get a response out before the Dragon descended onto his lips with his own once more. One of the Dragon's hands would drop down to rest on Freed's hip but otherwise do nothing.

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked: 💏 [ freed ofc ] 41. ...because the world is saved.

They'd done it. The war was over. Acnologia and Zeref were defeated, the Dragons had all been abducted and wound up fighting alongside one another against the tyrant Acnologia. Upon falling back to Fiore from a crack that appeared in the sky once they defeated the 'King of Dragons' all the younger Dragons went to their friends or significant others. Of course, he'd find Freed with Laxus and his team, and despite being beat up AND shirtless, the Dragon would grin at his boyfriend.

Did he care that there were people around? Not at all, in fact, he was FINE with it. They'd learn that both men were off the fucking MARKET this way. He'd reach a gloved hand out and tug Freed to himself, using his free hand to grasp the green-haired male's chin, his lips would curl into a smile before he leaned closer. Intent on kissing him just BECAUSE.

He'd press his lips to Freed's, the kiss started off gentle, but grew HUNGRIER as time passed. Eventually, his tongue would ask for entrance to Freed's mouth, and if allowed, he'd suck on Freed's tongue with a purr. Did he care that Laxus and the others were nearby? Not in the slightest. All he cared about right now was celebrating their victory with his beloved. He'd pant softly as he pulled back, a grin showing up on his face as he did so.

"We won, Freed. With everyone's fuckin' help we saved Earthland,"

He KNEW everyone had helped, why else would there be so many wizards in the area? Not just Fairy Tail, Meredy being there and the marks on the wrists of most of the people in the are showed him they'd likely cast some sort of powerful spell. Which was likely how the Dragons had managed to defeat Acnologia as they had. Because he'd frozen before their final attack hit him.

"After we get home, I wanna spend some time with ya once yer free, alright? Ya don't gotta worry 'bout me bein' clingy or anythin' but I do want ya to spend the night at my place, at least."

He had a feeling Freed's team and likely a few others would also stay in some of the rooms in his house. Until the guild was repaired, he knew there were some rooms there, but Magnolia had been a disaster from what Natsu had said before they all fought Acnologia, so he wasn't sure what to expect when they got back. He HAD been told his house was fine, the protections and its location had led to that.

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked:

"Thank you for making breakfast." Freed found that it was nice not to be the one preparing the food for once - he tended to be the one cooking for his team and while he definitely didn't mind doing so, this was a pleasant change. His hand brushed Gajeel's hip as affirming thankful gesture as he passed by him. After grabbing the the hair tie on the shelf, he briefly kept it between his teeth as he gathered his emerald hair in order to style it into a high pony tail, gaze finding his boyfriend's presence once more. "Would you mind me swimming a couple of laps in your pool?" This morning seemed perfect for it - he briefly recalled a conversation they'd had about swimming before but this time would be different. Lips quirked into a smile; delicious food, a morning spent with his boyfriend, starting into the day energized and in high spirits? Certainly something he could get used. "Or would you like to join me, perhaps?"

"Yer welcome, ya ain't gotta worry 'bout needin' to cook for me when yer a guest in my house, Freed,"

The Dragon knew that of his team, the other male was the most proficient in the kitchen. So it often fell onto his shoulders to cook for them. Well, truthfully, he wasn't SURE that Freed was the only one proficient in the kitchen or not. As he'd never spent time around Laxus and the others along with his boyfriend.

Boyfriend. A word the Dragon never thought would bring a goofy smile to his face.

"Yer always welcome to swim in my pool, Freed, ya know that already."

Freed had the right idea, the morning was absolutely perfect for swimming. He'd click his tongue once before he turned to face Freed as the other put his hair up into the ponytail. It looked nice on him, as always. Then again, the Dragon didn't think there was a single hairstyle the other couldn't pull off. Oh, well there was ONE, the buzz cut looked odd to him so he was glad when the other male opted to regrow his hair.

There was something about a man with long hair that was attractive.

"Mm, I'd love to join ya. The mornin' is nice, and we can look through the windows as we swim 'round. I'll go get changed and join ya shortly, if that sounds good?"

He didn't think they'd be particularly BAD while swimming, because working out after a nice meal was always nice. Swimming was both leisurely and a means to strengthen the body. He had a feeling that was why Freed wanted to swim, and he wasn't about to turn down an invitation to watch his boyfriend swimming in his nice pool.

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked:

"Good morning," Freed muttered in a raspy, sleep-laced voice and fingers came up to tread through Gajeel's thick hair. "I must say, waking up next to you like this is decidedly better than to wake up next to you and have an internal dispute about a drunken kiss." Cerluean, slightly playful, gaze had studied his boyfriend's face, getting caught on his lips to linger for a moment before he erased the distance between them for a kiss, slow and relishing. Nails gently scraped Gajeel's scalp and a smile twitched into existence once he'd managed to pull himself out of the kiss with a hum. "Hmm, much better, in fact."

"Mornin' to ya too, handsome,"

He'd roll over to get a better look at his boyfriend, an incredibly sleepy smile appearing on his face as he listened to Freed speak. He honestly loved his voice, then again, he was fairly sure he loved everything about the other man. He'd chuckle at the other male's words, regarding their initial first kiss. Though, the drunken one might not be the kiss that mattered. No, it was likely ever subsequent kiss since that one happened that did.

"I gotta admit, I much prefer kissin' ya when yer sober. Just so ya can remember what my lips feel and taste like."

As Freed leaned in, the Dragon would hum once their lips met, and eventually he'd begin to purr. Especially as those nails scraped against his scalp, it was something that the Dragon positively adored, and Freed had learned that fairly early on in their relationship. Even before they started dating. Of course, morning kisses were nice, very much so, in fact, but the raven-haired male would be lying if he said he didn't also enjoy waking next to his boyfriend.

"I agree. Wakin' up next to ya is really nice. I sleep better with ya there..."

A frown would etch itself across his visage, mostly because he was fairly sure he'd not explained to Freed just what caused his multitude of sleepless nights. He'd explain if the other asked it of him, of course, but the topic had never been breached between them before. How did one explain to their beloved that they had many sleepless nights on account of horrible nightmares that destroyed any semblance of peace?

Then again, the Dragon was almost certain that his incredibly intelligent boyfriend had an idea of just why he slept so terribly.

"Ya hungry? I can make us breakfast if ya want. Of course, that'd require me to get outta bed... and I'm comfortable cause yer here. Gihi."

[kurogane-redfox]

@diablescharmants asked:

"Pretty folks, hm?" A hum left his lips, breath softly brushing the nape of Gajeel's neck as Freed sneaked his toned arms around his shape from behind, simply leaning in. His team's and Laxus' affiliation with Blue Pegasus was widely known. They had been popular, all of them. There was a time, place and demand for all sorts of people.

"I have called you beautiful before, and it has been genuine. Beautiful, pretty, handsome. Do you like the sound of it? You're all these things and more in my eyes." A small pause, allowing the words to linger and his lips curved as a tinge of amused, playful mischief danced in his eyes. "No one is entitled to your presence. However, your statement raises a question that's of much more importance and interest for me personally. That being, if not in front of a camera, will you be posing for me some time?"

He wasn't surprised that Freed had caught wind of that conversation. His boyfriend was by no means an eavesdropper, but it seemed, that most anything pertaining to the Dragon was a top priority to some degree with Freed. Not that the Dragon was going to complain at all. No, knowing someone CARED enough to listen for his name or even his VOICE was a nice change from how he used to be.

Of course he knew of Freed's team, and Laxus' affiliations with Blue Pegasus, he'd been the one who led the team to find them at the guild once Fairy Tail was rebuilt, after all. He'd known, not of their popularity or anything like that, but he'd known they'd become members. Perhaps there was a deeper meaning behind him having known that nobody had picked up on. That was fine by him.

"Yeah, all of the folks in Blue Pegasus are pretty. They're typically in those stupid magazines that keep tryin' to get me to pose in my boxers or without a shirt,"

He was grumbling, but as SOON as Freed's arms wrapped around him, he'd let out a faint purr. He was happy with Freed that much was made obvious by the purring he did in the company of the other male.

As Freed called him beautiful, pretty, and handsome, his face would quickly darken in hue but he'd make no attempt to hide it from the other male. Freed was likely already well aware of just what those words did to the Dragon, especially in the tone the other was using.

"I'd probably pose for ya even if ya HAD a camera, Freed. As long as any photos ya took never got seen by anyone but ya. I just ain't gonna pose for Sorcerer Weekly."

He was scarred, pierced, and he had quite a bit of ink decorating parts of his tanned skin. Freed might not have seen his back, yet, but he'd likely see it or, at least, FEEL those scars at some point through their relationship. Hands were bound to wander again at some point.

"I can't help but wonder though. How is someone like me beautiful, pretty, or even handsome? I'm covered in scars, metal, and I have various tattoos too. I believe ya, obviously, yer not a liar I just don't understand."

He'd lean into the other male's embrace, which would have proven awkward had his hair actually been as hard as people THOUGHT it was. Once the light flush adorning his cheeks went away, the Dragon would grin, turning his head to the side to see Freed's face.

"The real question is this, how would ya WANT me to pose for ya? Yer not thinkin' dirty thoughts are ya, Freed? Gihi."

Truthfully, if Freed wanted him to pose on his large bed in nothing more than his boxers (or even nothing at all) he'd probably do it. The Dragon was a private person so any pictures the other took while they were in the privacy of either of their homes would obviously remain between them and only them. He knew Freed wasn't someone who showed off pictures of anyone for any reason.

Plus, he TRUSTED Freed implicitly.

"One of these nights yer gonna have to come over and let me cook for ya. Yer even free to pick what ya want. Dessert would be included too."

[kurogane-redfox]

He certainly didn't mind the two of them being shirtless. He liked to admire his boyfriend's physique. While he was still unsure what about him was so attractive, he'd never really had any REASON to ask Freed to elaborate. He knew the other man was no liar. He wouldn't tell him things that he didn't feel were true. Scarred, tattooed, and pierced as he was, he was HAPPY to have someone who could look beyond the scars, at least. They were in the confines of the Dragon's home, safe from any possible prying eyes since Lily was off on a job at the moment. So they had the house to themselves.

"I find yer scent undeniably sexy, Freed. Just like everythin' else 'bout ya,"

His purr would DEEPEN as he once more dragged his nose over his boyfriend's throat. He loved the way the other touched him, and he'd said so more than ONCE before. They were still discovering things the Dragon was comfortable with as far as certain situations went, but thus far, they'd not discovered anything that triggered his fight or flight response, or any negative reaction at all, really.

"Gihi, maybe one day I'll actually bite ya but fer now, I'm perfectly content teasin' ya to elicit more of those sexy noises and reactions from ya."

Lips would briefly press behind one of Freed's ears before fangs would snag the lobe as a small growl erupted from the raven-haired male. He'd go back to purring after he growled, of course, he was HAPPY and that much was incredibly OBVIOUS. His fingers would press harder for a moment before the two of them faced one another. As their eyes met, he'd grin at Freed's 'accusation'.

"Course I do, Freed. I love hearin' ya say that ya like what I'm doin' to ya."

His purring would always erupt, or DEEPEN whenever they were intimate like this. Or even if the Dragon merely fell asleep next to the other, or even against him. Freed WAS a comfort to the Dragon and it was something he'd made OBVIOUS prior to the two of them beginning to date one another. He'd continue purring for the duration of the first kiss, humming softly as they parted.

"Hm, yer not wrong and yer the ONLY one who gets to hear me purr, Freed."

He'd chuckle softly before responding to his boyfriend's next kiss, his purring increasing in volume as his ruby eyes closed due to the level of SHEER comfort he felt with the other like this. On top of the purring, Freed would elicit more than a few GROANS from his fingers digging into the Dragon's flesh. Fuck, he LIKED how that felt. His lips would part, should Freed decide that deepening the kiss was an acceptable course of action for the two of them to take.

     The lack of a shirt or anything similar was certainly something that seemed to have become a normalty almost and did the Raijinshuu's captain desire to voice any complaints about this circumstance, at all? Absolutely not. He loved that he no longer had to be subtle when taking in his boyfriend's utterly attractive appearance, and on the other side Freed was nothing but confident in his own appearance, enjoying whatever reaction he could educe from his man or watch how his eyes would linger on his bared body for just a little bit too long. This was private with nobody around to bother them. No specific demeanor to be kept up. He could let go completely, and so he did.

     Freed hadn't anticipated that his touch would elicit such a strong reaction but, again, there were no complaints to be had. On the contrary, he found himself melt into the tight hold Gajeel had on him right now. Eyelids fluttered shut and his breathing stuttered when he felt the fangs press into skin and wander. His toned body arched into Gajeel's slightly and the shiver his boyfriend thought to register was undeniably real. As was the soft flush that had creeped across his face. Yes, he'd been told before that his scent was comforting and that the dragon slayer liked it a lot - hearing that it became stronger the more heated up he got made him feel more exposed, however. Not necessarily in a bad way, though more like he got confronted with the fact that there was no way he'd ever be able to deny or conceal a state of arousal from him. His scent would be treacherous, no matter how faint. And in relation to this truth, Gajeel's query almost resonated with a tinge of playfuly mockery - yea, he was, quite obviously, liking how his fangs felt against his skin.

     There were so many aspects to focus on that the small break was welcome and Freed used the moment to take a deep breath before his face would be tilted upwards and turquoise gaze met a ruby one. "You just want to hear me say that I like it, don't you? You already know," he huffed in mock-protest for he was definitely quick to smile against Gajeel's lips when they met his and the smile intensified for a moment when the soft purring sounds reached his perception. Hearing it for the first time had caught him off guard and he was still absolutely mesmerized by this sound coming from the dragon slayer - it was entirely adorable and a testament to how comfortable Gajeel was feeling. And if that wasn't one of the best reactions he could ever gain from someone!

     Calloused hands came to rest on the other man's hips, a slight rasp in his voice when he spoke again. "Well, I happen to like it a lot if that wasn't obvious. And how would I ever be able to deny you a kiss? Especially if it gives me more of your purrs." Freed released a quiet chuckle before he'd kiss him again, fingers softly digging into Gajeel's skin as he moved his lips against his slowly, savoring sensation and taste.