Dave could feel the slight change in Noah's attitude. He himself was getting quite attached to Niah as well, but he could feel his pregnant husband more willing to touch him now, initiating secret handholding, even in front of workers and servants, and all that he found quite heartwarming. He glanced at the wallclock and saw it's almist time. He kissed Noah's hand and asked. "It's almost time... let's go get changed." He lightly circled Noah's waist and peoceeded to the bacj of rhe house. The only problem with this mansion was rhey needed to go up a grand flight of stairs to their cloakroom.
Noah hated that the cloakroom was upstairs climbing stairs when he was so far a long was no longer as easy as it had once been. He wasn't sure the suit would still fit him but thankfully he found it fit just right. It made his belly very obvious but it didn't look bad on him at least.
The tailor even made a waistcoat that provided some support to Noah's belly, holding it up slightly so it would be less burden on his back. Dave smiled at Noah and fitted the cufflinks for him, his own were matching ones as well, and kissed him. "You look so beautfiul..." he smiled and took Noah's hand, braving the event for the night again.
Dave made sure he held Noah's waist tightly when they descended the stairs, which was always more difficult for Noab since he couldnt see beyond his belly now.
Noah was even slower going down then he had been going up but he did make it safely. With a small smiled he kissed Dave and then proceeded to the main area where the guests would soon be arriving. Noah brushed up on a bunch of his translations since he knew he would have to do that tonight. As they waited Noah held Dave's hand smiling lightly. Tonight would go quickly, there wasn't anything to worry about and yet, he was still slightly nervous.
Dave squeezed Noah's hand tight and returned a quick smile before preparing himself for welcoming the first oftheir guests. After this, they would moved into the dancing room. Under Dave's insistence, Noah would be doing the opening dance with him instead of with their guest as with traidtion. He wasnt going to hand over his pregnant husband to any stranger, he would be the one taking care of him through the night.
The first guest arrived and Dave smiled amusingly seeing a belly that rivalled his husband, only it was due to fat and overdrinking on their guest, who was in his 50s. He strengthened his accent in english as they did minimal simple greetings, and welcomed them in.
Noah wasn't sure how he felt about this man but he was kind staying close to Dave. Noah translated when needed but other than that he didn't have to do a whole lot and he was glad about it. He really didn't want to do to much. He was also glad he didn't have to really dance with anyway because he wasn't sure how good he would be at it in his current state.
The couple only had to do the greeting for several of their guests, those that are important enough, and soon Dave was signalling their asistance on their retreat to inside. He gradually nudged closer to Noah, afraid he might be fatigued by the standing. Noah no longer stand as long, and its almost half an hour now.
Noah had been getting tired He fidgeted slightly his feet were sore from standing so long. Honestly, he wished he could do more but at least he probably wouldn't be like this for much longer. Noah stuck close to Dave and was thankful the man was watching out for him as they headed inside.
Noah's steps were slightly faltered and Dave caught Noah around his waist, almost half carrying him inside. He quickly asked the servants to prepare for their desk. The guests would have understood, Noah's belly was big enough he even caught a few of them shooting Noah sympathetic glances, whsipering at his belly. Dave fitted cuhsions around Noah, settled his husband and said looking at Noah. "You stay here and rest, I would give a quick speech and then come back.ok?"
Noah smiled lightly and gave a nod. "You sure? You don't need me to translate?" He didn't really want to but he knew it was important for things like this. However, it seemed that Dave would be ok for now and Noah could rest for a moment.
"I could handle... or just pretend i dont understand. You would need to do lots of translatons later during the dinner, so save your energy for then." Dave smiled and squeezed Noah's shoulder before leaving.
The welcoming session was soon over and ehen Dave returned, the hall had been dimmed and the prelude started. Dave extended a hand for Noah. "May I?"
Noah stood up with a bit of help his back was still bothering him a bit but it wasn't too bad and he was soon following after Dave into the other room. "Of course," Noah muttered softly sticking close to his husband.
Dave made sure he was giving Noah the support he needed at his back, holding him around his waist as they proceeded to the dancing hall. The whole crowd was staring at them, and even with th3 waddle, Dave was finding Noah very handsome and charming. "Thanks for giving me your hand, Noah." He stood in position and kissed Noah's hand, gazing at him in the eyes. Following the musxi from the orchestra, they started slow dancing, standing further apart than normal dance partners to accommodate for the belly, but Dave was still careful enough to hold Noah's waist to share some of the burden.
Noah blushed slightly, he could feel people looking at him, although he did his best to ignore it. He didn't mind too much, after all, he was with Dave, it was fine. When the song was over others soon took to the floor as well to dance. Noah leaned into Dave, the night might have been anoying to plan but at least it wasn't going to badly.
Dave took Noah's hand and led him carefully to their table. The armed high chairs were beautiful looking, but it annoyed Dave for they separated him from his husband with the arms. The music had become faster and more people got into thr mood. Some of them attempted to invite Dave, since Noah obviously wasnt available, but was deterred by how xlosely Dave stayed to his husband. He wouldnt even look away from him.
Fitting a final cushion behind his back, Dave asked quietly. "Your back still bothering you?"
Noah nodded shifting slightly in his chair. "Yeah but I'm alright." He knew Dave worried but Noah was uncomfortable more than anything else. It wasn't too bad and he didn't think a whole lot of it at the moment. "Dave, you can go dance if you want. I'll be ok here." He didn't want to keep Dave if he needed to do other things but he didn't want to be left alone either.
"But I just want to stay close to you." Dave pouted taking Noah's hand. "And if we could, I would say we retire now... sorry that i had to keep.you here." Dave shook his head, not entirely happy with the situation himself. "I just wish these few hours could pass faster. I promise we would be home very very soon. Or, if you want, the bedrooms upstairs had also been tidied up, ready for us to spend a night in case we dont want to get through the bumpy hillroad." This mansion was once a summer place, thetefote it's high up.in the mountain.
Noah nodded also wishing that everything could be over and they could just relax. He was uncomfortable, more so then her normal was shifting slightly in his seat to try and take some of the stress off his back. Still, he was smiling he didn't want to worry Dave. "Go dance, they want you to. I'll be ok here honestly." Noah leaned close enough to give Dave a kiss and smiled at him.
In the end it wasn't a dance that had dragged Dave away from noah's side, but the other royal family members, including his eldest greataunt who was in her 90s but still managed to attend the dinner in a stunning dress, looking fabulous. He had to go and welcome her at the door and escort her to her seat, which eventually led to some lengthy discussions in her corner. Dave had to shoot from time to time pitiful glances at Noah, conveying his frustration of getting stuck with the old lady.
Noah couldn't help but chuckle slightly at it. It was amusing to see Dave stuck in a conversation with an old lady. Noah rested where he was, every so often he would feel a dull ache move through his back and he would shift slightly in his chair but he wasn't really thinking much of it. It was starting to get annoying but it wasn't that bad.