OCtober Day 5 - Beloved
Ludus
He woke early in the morning - before dawn, far earlier than usual - to some noise in the villa or perhaps just thrown from fitful dreams. There was an unaccustomed warmth by his side, the sleeping form of his companion breathing steadily.
Gabriel.
He’d arrived quite late in the evening, exhausted from his travels. Unusually, they’d taken an evening to themselves, Ludus welcoming the ready conversation, the kisses and caresses of his beloved after a long absence. It hadn’t gotten any further than that; both of them were ready to sleep the night through with the promise of morning having them remain close, nose to nose as they fell asleep.
Ludus watched him sleep, a hand resting on his back over the covers, letting it rise and fall with each deep, even breath. Eventually, the motion and the peace of it carried him off again, his eyes drifting closed, thinking of the morning to come.
