New Players In The Pattern

[Aiden Finnegan]

Sage slipped an arm around Aiden’s waist and apologized. The went on a little further before his date halted, leaning in and bringing his lips to Aiden’s. He felt his cheeks grow hot at the unexpected affections. One strong, blazing ball of fairy fire popped into existence above his head, making frantic flutters above their heads. Sage pulled away and Aiden was left breathless.

                “You haven’t been, really. I would’ve gone back to Suzdal a while ago if I thought that. You told me earlier that there’s nothing between you, that’s all I needed to hear. Still, you two must be close; that or the man must have helped you through some shit; hopefully he wants to help me too,” he said to Sage, pulling him in closer, “Tonight’s been… interesting. Nox must be quite the character to make that Elias guy just run off. I don’t know many that would turn down a free limo ride. His loss.” A smirk spread on Aiden’s face before he went back in for another kiss, this one deeper and longer than the last. The fairy fire splitting into two large orbs, swirling overhead as if they were dancing together.

                Pulling away, Aiden cocked an eyebrow at Sage, “So, uh, we still taking this back to your place?”