08/29/07 // IC!Alfons and IC!Ed!H

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Who: IC!Alfons and IC!Ed!H
When: 08/29/07
Rating: G
Category: Fluffy Romance
Summary: Alfons and his brother head down to a lake and end up doing some swimming.


IC!Alfons: ::hops out of his brother's taxi once they've parked, then walks ahead a few steps before turning back to smile at him:: This should be fun, it has been such a long time since I was here...

IC!Ed!H: *locks the door to his side of the cab and gives the hood of the vehicle an affectionate little pat* Gott, I know. I don't think I've ever been here before, actually...

IC!Alfons: It is a really nice lake, we ought to come more often maybe. ::starts on ahead toward the lake:: At least, for as long as the weather holds up around here.

IC!Ed!H: We should picnic here at some point, then. *trots along beside him* It'll get colder soon enough. The leaves are already starting to change.

IC!Alfons: Ja, we should, that would be nice. ::nods, looking around at the trees:: It would be very beautiful here in fall...

IC!Ed!H: Ja, it would be... *nudges against Alfons briefly in case of watching eyes, keeping his trained on the surronding foliage and dropping his voice* Though not as beautiful as you.

IC!Alfons: ::blushes, smiling, and drops his head a little, watching his feet as he walks:: You flatter me all too often. ::chuckles softly, glancing over at him::

IC!Ed!H: Well it's very true. *glances back, making eye contact and smiling softly, affectionately*

IC!Alfons: ::blushes more, brushing his hand lightly against his brother's:: Hopefully the lake will not be too popular a destination for others today.

IC!Ed!H: *brushes back before stuffing his hands in his pockets, far too tempted to take Alfons'* Hopefully not. If it is, well...

IC!Alfons: If it is, we can still have a good time. ::chuckles softly:: And maybe walk around until we find part of the shore to have for ourselves.

IC!Ed!H: Ja, ja. *laughs* I can still hope that we'll have the lake to ourselves, though.

IC!Alfons: Mm. ::nods, smiling:: Well, I guess we will find out in a moment, it should be just ahead.

IC!Ed!H: *picks up the pace of their walking a little, rather eager to see if they're alone or not; face falls a little when he gets a view of the lake and a few other couples sitting around it*

IC!Alfons: ::shrugs a little:: To be expected, I suppose... ::leans down a little to whisper in his ear:: We always have tonight when we get back, anyway.

IC!Ed!H: *blushes faintly* Gott, I can't wait to get our own place. I worry Clara will hear...

IC!Alfons: Me too... It is really time we had another look, to see if we can find anyplace that works for us. ::looks around a little, then heads off in one direction, hoping for a more private location::

IC!Ed!H: *still by Alfons' side* I'd be happy with something small, honestly. As long as it's comfortable. And we could get a cat, too, you know. I know you miss Katrinelje.

IC!Alfons: ::chuckles:: I think something small is all we can afford, anyway. And ja... I do miss her. I would love to get a cat. ::smiles at him, and begins to reach for his waist before catching himself and letting his arm drop::

IC!Ed!H: *sighs softly, catching the movement out of the corner of his eye* And the best thing about having it will be not having to creep around in secret.

IC!Alfons: Gott, indeed. What a change that will be...

IC!Ed!H: I am surprised we haven't been caught yet, you know, come to think of it. There are so many of us in that one house, even if it is rather large.

IC!Alfons: We are just lucky, but I do not want to push that luck any longer than necessary. I especially do not want Clara to know, I know she must still be somewhat uneasy with me as it is, even if she does not admit it.

IC!Ed!H: Why would she be uneasy with you? She doesn't suspect..? *eyes widen*

IC!Alfons: ::shakes his head:: No no, just... you know, that I... ::eyes a couple as they pass by, then clears his throat and speaks more softly:: That I like men, I mean. That is all.

IC!Ed!H: Ah... *exhales slowly, relaxing a little* That is at least a little better than the alternative.

IC!Alfons: ::nods:: Ja, certainly.

IC!Ed!H: *shrugs* At least they are more accepting of it here than in Germany.

IC!Alfons: ::sighs:: Right... I hope we will be alright when we manage to get home again.

IC!Ed!H: Ja... *looks off wistfully* We will just have to be more secretive than usual.

IC!Alfons: ::nods, then smiles softly, barely suppressing a grin:: But at least we can have fun for now.

IC!Ed!H: *blushes brightly, trying to hide a smile* Ja, this is very, very true.

IC!Alfons: ::smiles more, then settles on a spot of shoreline as unpopulated as he can manage to find, sitting down on a fallen log:: Well... we are not entirely out of sight, I am afraid, but it could be worse.

IC!Ed!H: True. *sits beside him, stretching his legs out before letting them swing in the air, mildly disgusted that he's just an inch or so short of the ground* We should make the best of our time on this log, at least. Despite its mocking of me.

IC!Alfons: ::grins a little, elbowing his ribs gently:: You poor thing. Maybe you need taller shoes.

IC!Ed!H: I think the world just needs shorter logs. *gives him a gentle, playful shove in return, laughing*

IC!Alfons: ::laughs at the shove, sitting back up and batting at one of his hands:: Or maybe the ground ought to be higher?

IC!Ed!H: Something ought to be done. *mock-scowls at the ground*

IC!Alfons: ::smiles, then leans against him briefly:: We could sit on the ground?

IC!Ed!H: Ja, I like this idea. *slides to the ground, settling himself with a satisfied smile*

IC!Alfons: ::does the same, grinning a little and then bending forward to untie his shoes::

IC!Ed!H: *raises his eyebrows at Alfons' shoe untying, eyeing him warily*

IC!Alfons: ::pulls off his shoes, then his socks, and looks over at him, laughing a little:: What?

IC!Ed!H: I am just wondering what you are doing, is all. *blinks*

IC!Alfons: Getting ready to go wade in the lake, since it is warm out and the water looks inviting? ::chuckles, rolling up the legs of his pants::

IC!Ed!H: I was just checking. *pretends like that Did Not Just Happen, and starts to do the same with his own shoes*

IC!Alfons: ::blinks:: Right... ::gets up, brushing himself off a little, then trots to the water's edge, testing it with a toe before stepping in::

IC!Ed!H: *sets his shoes neatly aside with the stocks stuffed in them and rolls up his pants, stepping towards the water and making a face at the mud*

IC!Alfons: ::grins at his expression, then wades out a little farther, putting his arms out for balance as the mud gives way to slippery rocks::

IC!Ed!H: *steps into the mud, moving foward and not really expecting the rocks until he slips and falls with a great splash*

IC!Alfons: ::eyes widen:: Brother? ::hops over toward him, then chuckles and reaches down:: Need a hand?

IC!Ed!H: I'm okay. *blinks up at Alfons, eyes wide, and takes his hand*

IC!Alfons: ::pulls him up, sinking in the mud a little in the process and trying not to lose his own footing:: Sorry, perhaps I should have mentioned the rocks. ::smiles::

IC!Ed!H: That would have been helpful, ja. *laughs, standing up fully and looking down at himself* Gott, I am a mess.

IC!Alfons: Well, the mud should wash off if you go for a bit of a swim... More than you just did, I mean. ::chuckles:: It does not look too bad.

IC!Ed!H: I highly doubt I look good in mud. *chuckles* But ja, a swim would be alright. I do not want to get mud all over the inside of my cab.

IC!Alfons: ::blushes a little:: But when you are just wet without the mud it will not be too bad... ::laughs a little, then remembers and releases his hand:: Indeed, that might be bad for business, the mud.

IC!Ed!H: *blushes* Ja, it would. And I do not think the company will keep me after I destroy another cab.

IC!Alfons: No, that would not be good at all, but I think probably you would just have to clean it out, rather than considering it destroyed.

IC!Ed!H: Ja, true. But still. I don't have the money to do that. *smiles sheepishly*

IC!Alfons: I suppose it would take more than just soap and water, ja. ::squelches mud with his toes, smiling::

IC!Ed!H: Ja. *pokes at some of the rocks with his toes, making a face at them.*

IC!Alfons: ::chuckles softly, then takes his hand, tugging gently:: Come on, I want to swim too. ::starts wading deeper::

IC!Ed!H: *allows himself to get tugged along* We're drying off before we get back in the cab. *laughs*

IC!Alfons: Of course, of course. ::grins, walking carefully over the rocks as the water deepens:: Good thing it is nice and sunny out, ja?

IC!Ed!H: Ja, it is a good thing indeed. *lets go of Alfons' hand and kicks himself out into the water, starting to paddle around*

IC!Alfons: ::smiles and walks in deeper before splashing in himself::

IC!Ed!H: *flips himself around so that he's floating on his back, staring up at the sky*

IC!Alfons: ::dives underwater a bit, then surfaces and rolls onto his back as well with a contented smile::

IC!Ed!H: *closes his eyes and enjoys the sunlight before opening them again, glancing at Alfons mischievously*

IC!Alfons: ::doesn't notice; is drifting on his back with his eyes closed, smiling::

IC!Ed!H: *paddles closer to Alfons before lifting his arms carefully out of the water and bringing them down quickly with an almighty splash*

IC!Alfons: ::jerks and sputters a little, then grins and skims an arm along the surface of the water, sending a wave at him::

IC!Ed!H: *puts an arm up to defend himself, laughing*

IC!Alfons: ::lunges forward in an attempt to grab him and pin his arms to his sides, laughing as well::

IC!Ed!H: *is effectively pinned; struggles, laughing* Hey, let me go!

IC!Alfons: I do not think I will, actually. ::chuckles, treading water to keep from sinking the both of them:: I have you now and I am not letting go.

IC!Ed!H: *pouts, looking up at him and giving him the puppy eyes*

IC!Alfons: ::smiles and gives him a quick squeeze, then releases him:: Oh, alright... ::whispers:: But only because I get plenty of opportunity to hold you as it is.

IC!Ed!H: *blushes, ducking his head* Ja, ja, I know. Even more time when we get home.

IC!Alfons: ::grins and flops back onto his back, kicking lazily at the water::

IC!Ed!H: *swims back out into the water and dives under, grasping at things at the bottm of the lake and coming back up with... a handful of twigs and mud*

IC!Alfons: ::looks over as he surfaces:: My, what a fine collection you have there!

IC!Ed!H: It's lovely, isn't it? *lets go of it, watching the mud slowly sink and the twigs kind of float about*

IC!Alfons: ::chuckles, then closes his eyes again:: Mmm... I guess we should get back so we can dry off... It just feels so nice to be in the water.

IC!Ed!H: Ja, we should. ...I just hope we don't get muddy. *eyes the shoreline*

IC!Alfons: It should be fine as long as we do not fall in again. ::grins and starts back toward the shore::

IC!Ed!H: *rolls his eyes, treading water and moving very carefully back to shore*

IC!Alfons: ::regains his footing once the water is shallow enough to do so, and carefully picks his way over the rocks::

IC!Ed!H: *shakes himself off as best he can once he's on dry land, eyeing his shoes*

IC!Alfons: ::walks back over to the log and unbuttons his shirt, then removes it and wrings it out before hanging it on a nearby branch, then plops back down onto the log:: Had we planned this better we could have brought towels or something. ::laughs, combing fingers through his hair::

IC!Ed!H: *does the same with his shirt, wishing he could do it with his pants as well, and sits beside Alfons* Ja, but we will have to live. Being all wet. *sighs*

IC!Alfons: Which is just horrible. ::smiles and sort of casually leans against him, closing his eyes::

IC!Ed!H: *leans very slightly back, exhaling nervously and glancing around*

IC!Alfons: ::feels how tense he is and sighs softly:: I doubt anyone would think much of something as simple as this, would they?

IC!Ed!H: I would hope not... *bites his lip*

IC!Alfons: ::frowns and sits up straighter, willing the sun to dry them faster so they can head back::

IC!Ed!H: *frowns as well, glancing over at Alfons a moment before stretching and willing himself to relax*

IC!Alfons: ::sighs and looks out at the water, digging his heels into the dirt a little::

IC!Ed!H: I'm sorry, Alfons...

IC!Alfons: No no, do not be. You are just trying to look out for the both of us, I understand. That is your job as my big brother anyway. ::gives him a small smile::

IC!Ed!H: *smiles a little back* I still feel bad, you know. But I can make it up to you when we get home?

IC!Alfons: ::nods, smiling a little more, and blushing faintly:: Alright.

IC!Ed!H: Should we head back then? *smiles over at him*

IC!Alfons: Ja, if you think your car will be alright with my still slightly damp pants? ::chuckles and hops off the log, snatching up his shirt::

IC!Ed!H: *pokes at his own shirt* I suppose we will be fine. I just... really want to get home right now. *chuckles sheepishly*

IC!Alfons: ::grins a little and slips his shirt on, buttoning it up:: That sounds good to me, then.

IC!Ed!H: *slips his own shirt on with a slight face* Shall we?

IC!Alfons: Of course. ::grabs his shoes and socks and begins walking back to the car, smiling to himself::

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DDDDDX CLARA WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE HOME WHEN THEY GET THERE! ARGH! Damn little smutty boys.

...How far away is this lake? I'm still trying to figure out how likely it is that Clara's never heard of it before. Or maybe she has and just hasn't gone.

...I'm getting ideas.... Lake party!