04-15-2019, 05:05 AM
Arthur was shocked to find James returning - nay - he had never been as openly affectionate as this. From the time when they'd spent the night, JAmes had always put him at arm's length, just occasionally let it slip that he returned Arthur's affection. This was the first time he'd given clear indication on his feelings towards Arhtur - and Arthur was... flattered to say the least.
"James...." he murmured his love's name, also for the first time, poured all his affection through the gentle kiss that perhaps was not as passionate, but quite the more sensual, leaving little to veil their forbidden love - not only in terms of them being from different species, but also from their identity as both males...
Arthru was more than relieved to see James again interested in food. He was more than excited to let James know he had indeed acquired them some lamb - and looked at James almost beggingly. Before, James was so weak he dared not ask him to cook, but now that his spirit returned... Arthur had missed and craved his great culinary skills.
The next few weeks were great. They spent their time around the coast, visiting some ports and islands together. It was a change of pace where they needn't be concerned over the rough seas out there. James had shaken off the strange episdoe of melancholy and Arthur was more than happy to see an again cheerful James back on deck. He had also visibly regained his health, looking vibrant again, perhaps even more so than before, haivng put on some weight that softed his face. He was also getting a little more clingy, but that need for physical attachement apparently did not cover his body. Arthur had found that James was always dodgy whenever he attempted to embrace him, and woudl push him away even when he tried spooning him from behind.
They had just enjoyed another dinner under the starry night. Returning to the cabin, Arthur thought the atmosphere was great, he thought he could brief him on the new plan of adventure he had been contemplating on.
"James..what do you say if we cross the strait of Dover to visit the continent? it would be some eyeopening and the mediterranean would be great to see with our own eyes... think Rome and Greek, Southern France and even Constantinople?" he said rather excitedly, picturing the exotic eurasian culture. "It could take us a few months to get there, but we have the time right? no place is too far." he smiled at James who'd had a blanket coccooning, a new habit he had developed where Arthur found amusing. It almost appeared like James was hiding behind it..
"James...." he murmured his love's name, also for the first time, poured all his affection through the gentle kiss that perhaps was not as passionate, but quite the more sensual, leaving little to veil their forbidden love - not only in terms of them being from different species, but also from their identity as both males...
Arthru was more than relieved to see James again interested in food. He was more than excited to let James know he had indeed acquired them some lamb - and looked at James almost beggingly. Before, James was so weak he dared not ask him to cook, but now that his spirit returned... Arthur had missed and craved his great culinary skills.
The next few weeks were great. They spent their time around the coast, visiting some ports and islands together. It was a change of pace where they needn't be concerned over the rough seas out there. James had shaken off the strange episdoe of melancholy and Arthur was more than happy to see an again cheerful James back on deck. He had also visibly regained his health, looking vibrant again, perhaps even more so than before, haivng put on some weight that softed his face. He was also getting a little more clingy, but that need for physical attachement apparently did not cover his body. Arthur had found that James was always dodgy whenever he attempted to embrace him, and woudl push him away even when he tried spooning him from behind.
They had just enjoyed another dinner under the starry night. Returning to the cabin, Arthur thought the atmosphere was great, he thought he could brief him on the new plan of adventure he had been contemplating on.
"James..what do you say if we cross the strait of Dover to visit the continent? it would be some eyeopening and the mediterranean would be great to see with our own eyes... think Rome and Greek, Southern France and even Constantinople?" he said rather excitedly, picturing the exotic eurasian culture. "It could take us a few months to get there, but we have the time right? no place is too far." he smiled at James who'd had a blanket coccooning, a new habit he had developed where Arthur found amusing. It almost appeared like James was hiding behind it..