<span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family:Open Sans">Blue made it clear that he wasn't intending to let his parents drive their way between them. Eivind had meant his words during sex, but it meant a great deal to Eivind that Blue was telling him now. Knowing that he'd be worried about the future and the complications a family could bring on. Eivind understood what pack meant, even if he didn't act as close as some of the others. Blue missed his family regardless, but he still worried they would try to rip him away. He trusted that Blue wouldn't let that happen. <br/>
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Things got more heated, and Blue argued when Eivind stopped things from going past the point of no return. <br/>
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“You know that I do, but not at the expense of your health and comfort,” Eivind told him simply. Feeling better or not, Eivind knew how Blue had felt after. Some time to really recover was what he needed, especially since the doctor had impressed upon him the seriousness of rib injuries. They hadn't even seen the specialist yet, and no way was he going to break him again before getting him seen. Eivind admired, but otherwise set his jaw. He knew perfectly well that Blue was aroused, and he wouldn't have needed his werewolf senses in that instance to tell.<br/>
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“If anything, Blue, you've taught me that I know I can wait,” Eivind told him, but he quickly realized teasing Blue was only going to make the young man kick it into another gear. Blue put on a show getting them a bath ran, leaning over sensually and making sure Eivind had a chance to really take him in. The older man leaned back on his elbows and watched, content that Blue wasn't going anywhere. Blue was his. Their claim had been acknowledged, and he wasn't such a pent up ball of frustration. Painfully hard, yes, but he wasn't worried about slamming Blue down and disregarding his stance on the matter. <br/>
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Blue asked if he was coming, and Eivind rolled his eyes. Like he had to power to stop himself from joining Blue in the bath, even if he didn't intend for it to lead anywhere. He got up made his way into the bathroom, his hand sliding over Blue's ass with him bent over. He pulled Blue up to face him, guiding Blue's hands to his clothing, this time so he could help him undress. Eivind had suffered through worse. At least now he was able to touch Blue as much as he liked, and that closeness helped to keep him from driving himself mad. When they were both naked, he climbed in and then gave Blue a hand to help him in beside him. The water wasn't cold, as he suggested, but comfortable considering what they'd grown accustomed to. <br/>
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“We'll have plenty to make up for when you're really better this time. I don't want it to get bad again. It was not easy for me to see you like that,” he admitted. He wouldn't say it, but it had reminded him of when he'd found Blue the first time, the image of him sickly, and in pain imprinted in his mind. <br/>
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“You can keep track of all you want to experience together in the meantime, if it makes you feel better, for later. I'll make sure to comply once you're well,” Eivind told him, smirking, hands trailing over Blue's thighs. Eivind picked up the little bottles of various soaps sitting on the edge of the tub, though he made a face upon smelling it. It would due for now, but he was not a fan of heavy fragrances. It was too strong, though he'd be the first to admit he needed a real bath. <br/>
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“I'm sorry about the way the pack handled things.. again,” Eivind told him, frowning. “You won't have to go back if you don't want to. We can figure things out here. You need to be in town anyway to see your new doctor.” Blue was safe, and he could leave him when he needed to go back. Maybe even get things partly sorted out, though he wasn't counting on it any time soon. <br/>
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“I'm not used to living so close to humans, but I am capable. I imagine you'll provide enough incentive to make it all bearable.” Likely, he'd follow Blue anywhere and be content. It wasn't as if he was doing all that much with his life anyway, besides laying beneath the sun and working. He might not have realized it, but he was always searching for something more fulfilling. Perhaps, subconsciously he had been searching for his mate, though he wished his navigator had been a little more clear. <br/>
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“We have the hotel for a week. We can either re-book, or look for something else,” Eivind informed him. <br/>
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“I want you to stay with me,” he finally said, hoping that he wasn't planning on staying with his parents. They could still figure out their relationship if he did, but Eivind preferred him close. He was sure separation would frustrate him more than Blue parading around naked, trying with all his might to tempt him.</span></span>