The way you love me [private for me and MsJacobL]

[zajawa]

Akira nodded to the text. He then smiled realising Josh would be here in two days. It made him feel excited to think of those warm arms wrapped around him. 'I will let him know..' After that was sent he spent all two days on reading since Sangre said it was fine. He ended all the books before Master was back.

The day of Josh and his aunt arrival he was really nervous. Being in the kitchen and trying help Sangre he already cut his fingers five times.

[RedRose4]

Sangre was prepping dinner with Akira, making a huge meal for Josh's return as well as his aunt. She wasn't a bad person, not at all, but she had her moments every once in a while, just like every person he had met over the course of his life.
Noticing that Akira was close to cutting himself, Sangre frowned and put his hand on the others. "Careful. Your boyfriend won't be happy if he sees your hands all hurt." Sangre smiled, taking his hand away and allowing him to cut the veggies, finishing up the bowl of salad that went with the fresh gnocchi.

Josh was almost back home, sitting in the carriage with his aunt and smiling faintly as she looked at him. It was still evident that Christine was slightly off put, but she looked back at her only nephew and sighed to herself. "Is the chef and librarian still there?" She wondered, trying to make small talk as she saw the castle in the distance.
Josh nodded his head, speaking as he looked out the small window. "Yes, both are. Night is still his stuck up self, but that's no surprise." He muttered and sighed as he waited impatiently, really wanting to see Akira.

He had texted him this morning to tell him god morning, but he decided to surprise him when he actually got there. Instead of saying 'I'm here' through text, Josh decided to wait until he got inside to tell him personally.

[zajawa]

Akira flinched but then nodded his head. Josh really wouldn't be happy.. especially since there were already four other cuts. The young servant was really stressed out and Sangre noticed it as soon as he entered the kitchen in the early morning. It was clear he didn't sleep well at night and the cook teased him about it, making him blush up his ears. And now... all of a sudden he clinged to Sangre's back. It felt alright to do that.. so he just did it.
"I'm scared", he wshipered and then coughed a bit.
His throat was still no good but he needed someone to tell about his feelings. It was just to overwhelming to deal with it on his own.

[RedRose4]

Sangre was finishing up a little bit of the food, adding a few touches and seasoning, herbs just to ensure it was perfect, but as he added the last bit of rosemary, he stopped when he felt a small figure clinging to his back.
Glancing back, Sangre smiled faintly and reached an arm back, ruffling Akira's hair softly and then speaking softly to him. "Of course little chef. You have a lot of reason to be. But you have to look at the bright side. You can see Josh again. He's going to be able to wrap his arms around you again, sleep beside you at night. It'll all be fine. Everyone knows about you two, and theres no more secrets."

Sangre smiled softly and allowed Akira to hold onto him. They were pretty much done anyways, and knowing they'd be here any moment, it made the chef feel almost obligated to help Akira through it until they did finally walk through the doors.

[zajawa]

Some tears made it's way down his cheeks when he heard about Josh being close. He already told the cook about his nightmares and he wasn't able to get a decent sleep since Master left. Sangre knew about it since he made him spill it all out. He was trembling a bit from lack of sleep and how cold it made his body.

[RedRose4]

"Hey, Akira don't worry." Sangre turned, so that Akira was facing him instead, wrapping his arms around the young mans body and putting a hand to his hair to softly rub it, as though he was trying to rid his thoughts.
"I promise, everything will be okay soon. Shhh calm down Aki." The cook just stayed like that for a few minutes, holding Akira for the time being, feeling very fraternal to the young man, wanting to make sure he felt safe, and not alone in situations like this.

Josh stepped out of the carriage, his eyes resting back on his aunt the moment she herself stepped out fand looked ahead, sighing beneath her breath. "Come on inside. I have something of moms to show you." Josh headed towards the doors, two of his servants opening it up for him, and smiling as he thanked them.
Christine followed close behind, holding the edges of her sweater from the cool air hitting her skin. She had visited before, plenty of times, although ever since her sister had passed, she seemed to have visited less often.

"Before that. Let's go eat…I want you to meet Akira." Josh spoke. A part of him was nervous about them meeting, but he also couldn't help but feel extremely relieved to be with the person he missed so badly.

[zajawa]

Even if it weren't Josh's arms he still felt a better being hugged. Safer. He soon calmed down a bit and started to breath normally. Wiping off the tears he looked up Sangre. 'Is the aunt a scary person?' That question was making him nervous every time he remember she would be coming as well though to now he didn't ask about it.. not really feeling brave enough to do it.

[RedRose4]

Sangre slowly nodded his head, smiling softly and speaking in a soft voice. "She is nice. The only time she seems irritated is because of Josh, or if one of the workers here don't listen to her. Since I met her she never raised her voice or laid a hand on anyone, so she is very kind unless someone gives her a reason not to be." Sangre smirked, knowing it might not have been the answer he wanted exactly, but it was the honest answer.

Looking at the kitchen door when he heard a knock, Sangre glanced back at Akira and whispered. "Do you want to stay here? I can go to the door alone if you'd prefer that." Sangre asked, unsure if he'd want to go with them.

[zajawa]

There was something he wanted to 'say' but as the knock could ne heard he only jumped. Hearing Sangre's question he nodded his head. Somehow to the door seemed scary for the young man. Seeing as Sangre reached to open the door he cringed, clenching his hands on his pants. Akira made sure to look even neatter than normally but he was saw nervous he was trembling a bit.. and almost looked like a scared puppy.

[RedRose4]

Sangre slowly let go of Akira, heading over to the doors and opening it, slightly surprised when he saw only Josh. With a smile on his face, he wrapped his arms around the man, chuckling when he pushed against his chest, complying that 'he couldn't breath'. Letting go, Sangre smiled and ruffled his hair. "Been a while. Where's Christina?" he wondered.

"She's visiting my moms old room, she'll show up soon…I wanted a moment with Akira. Where is he?"

Just as Josh asked that, Sangre moved out of the way and gestured towards the young man still in the kitchen. Josh looked at his boyfriend and felt himself ease, relaxing as his heart seemed to rekindle. Slowly, he walked over to Akira, his eyes on him and seeing how nervous he was, but Josh couldn't stop from wrapping his arms around Akira and kissing the side of his head, sighing beneath his breath and smiling.
"I'm here Akira." Josh whispered near his ear, putting a hand on his head while the other resting along his back, holding him closely.