Diamonds and Platinum

He could have just stayed here and kissed her all night, even with the aching need to find a release under him. He loved Azzurra for more than their kisses and more than the sex. Maybe he wasn't much like other young men that could have had the strong desire to make their needs met either with her or somewhere else. Balthier was a good man, but he was not perfect as only Azzurra would know. He couldn't write off excuses as to why he was angry or guilty, and it was a part of himself that he just couldn't let go of. He wished he knew why he was like this or how to cut it loose. It was impossible at this time in his life.

Azzurra pulled back from their deep kisses, she was much more light breathed than he was though most of his came from emotion. He could feel the same way, but it tickled him anytime time she had to force herself away from his lips.

Balthier took a few seconds before anything, looking around at their dark surroundings in the falling rain. The gentle rush of the raindrops over the gazebo had calmed him without him noticing. As if she was fragile cargo he wrapped his arms around her carefully, laying her back as gently as he could while he kept his gaze up at her face. "Just stay quiet." He suggested with a serious tone but a very small grin. They had never been inside either Abaven or Fenmyre when they did this, only their travels in between. There was a part of him that was worried about their new, open location under the gazebo but that's also what gave him the desire and eagerness to give Azzie what she asked for.

Balthier never felt that tearing guilt when he looked at her, or when she was under him like this. Only at the hidden fact in the last few seconds that maybe one day he would impregnate her. Did they want babies one day? He couldn't think of things like that right now. Always gentle at first, he pulled her hips into his while their chests brushed against each other. His light-lidded gaze blinked down at her before continuing on with their meaningful kiss.

"Azzurra & Balthier"