arranged marriage AU

[thoughtsonyaoi]

Arranged Marriage Turned More To have and to hold, you said, till death do us part, all while the sharp, swinging pendulum of obligation hung overhead. But how could you have truly meant those words? This union has been tainted from the start, forever bearing the chains of an arranged marriage. It would be understandable if you couldn't bear to look at your new life partner, eternal reminder of your stolen future that they are, much less like them. Much less love them... Still, things can change. You could realize that they are in the same boat as you or, that when compared to others around you, they are the lesser of evils. Perhaps you even open up to the idea of a friendship; at the very least, an alliance may be in order to become a power couple in a perilous world. From that innocent decision or sense of self-preservation, a new feelings sparks. Something like affection. Something, you realize in the wake of speeding heartbeats, like love. Will you acknowledge this? Can the two of you have a happily ever after - happier than if you'd met in another fashion - or will you hold firm in your distaste? how to play. - Everybody loves "couples forged by less-than-ideal circumstances" tropes! - Comment with your character, prefs, all that good stuff. - Reply to others. - IDEC where you set your threads, it's wide open. Fantasy world with hairy hobbits, old-timey lands, future AUs, do a space marriage for all I care. I'm sure they're still getting married in Star Wars or whatever. POSSIBLE REASONS FOR MARRIAGE: ① Station → You come from a royal, noble, or otherwise distinguished family who has chosen a suitable spouse for you. ② Feud → You are being married to put an end to the bitter enmity between your two families. ③ Economics → Your economic state and/or your station will improve through the union, though one of you may be marrying down. ④ Empire → You and your spouse are merging your businesses and/or property to create something more influential or profitable. ⑤ Tribute → You have been offered as a gift or appeasement, alternately you're the spoils of war. ⑥ Bloodline → Carrying on your distinguished family name has fallen to you and the equally well-bred spouse of your family's selection. ⑦ Disapproval → Your marriage has been arranged to keep you away from the person with whom you truly wish to be. POSSIBLE SCENARIOS: ① First meeting → This is the very first time you're meeting your future spouse. ② Courtship → To get to know each other and encourage affection, your family has approved of you going on dates. ③ Engagement party → Be it a huge, formal affair or a small, intimate get together, you're celebrating (or pretending). ④ Wedding day → The big day! ⑤ Reception → The big party! ⑥ Wedding night → Every meme needs a smut prompt, right? ⑦ Honeymoon → Where will you go with your new spouse and what will you do there?

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[fated_dance]

Zishu hums at the pressure that, oddly enough, makes him relax from the enjoyment of it. Of feeling his husband explore and taste.

"I do. I like teaching them, too." He smiles and tilts his head down to claim a soft kiss. "Then we will."

[gentledawn]

He wants to explore! Xingchen kisses down to Zishu's shoulder and peeks up at him, dark eyes shining. All of this freedom is exciting.

"What will you teach them?" he meets the kiss with a happy hum, his hand coming to rest on Zishu's hip, "I want to instruct them too. But after they know they have a home."

[fated_dance]

He certainly should~ Zishu smiles, watching him with a warm look. He likes being able to give someone so sweet this freedom. Just between them.

"The skill of my master, both martial arts and medicines. To appreciate the natural world." He claims another sweet kiss. "They will learn to take care of the Four Seasons Manor after us."

[gentledawn]

Xingchen wiggles upward to claim Zishu's lips in a hungry kiss before he continues his exploration. His new husband's strong chest and abdomen are begging for kisses and so he takes his time, sucking here and there as he works his way down.

"I can teach them the martial arts of my master too." Xingchen sighs into the contact, "I like that." he flushes, "Your plan, I mean. But I... I like the kisses too."

[fated_dance]

He immediately answers that hunger, lips parting to let their tongues tangle and dance before his husband pulls away to continue making him arch into those kisses and onslaught of affection and exploration that makes him hum and sigh.

His shoulders shake in a silent laugh and he smiles down at his lover. "That's what we'll do." His smile grows to a grin. "I like kissing you."

[gentledawn]

Zishu seems tender to his touch and that excites him. Xingchen moans into their kiss, his dark gaze hot with desire. Then he continues to kiss down his husband's beautiful body. When he gets to Zishu's bellybutton, he nuzzles it.

"You do?" he lays his cheek against Zishu's abdomen, peering up at him, "I've never been kissed like that. It makes my... It makes everything tingle and feel so warm."

[fated_dance]

He aches for affection and gentle touches. Xingchen is giving both to him. He shudders at the nuzzling and drapes a leg around his husband's shoulders. Opening himself to anything his Xingchen wishes to explore or touch or taste. Anything. It makes him breathless, giving this trust to someone so soon after meeting them.

"Mm...Ah, yes. I do. Very much," he murmurs, smiling down at his husband and runs a gentle hand over Xingchen's hair, fingers tracing over the sweet face. "I like warming you up and making you shiver."

[gentledawn]

The leg over his shoulder draws his gaze...to a certain part. He isn't against tasting there either and he thinks he can make it feel good. The trick is being careful. No teeth; just...softness.

"I hope you like everything I do to you, A-Shu." he murmurs fervently, dark eyes bright with determined hope, "I want to warm you up too and...make you shiver." his lips curve shyly and he kisses further down Zishu's belly, nuzzling his hips.

[fated_dance]

He chuckles softly at those sweet words and smiles gently at his husband. "You are already learning just how to do so."

As those nuzzles and kisses prove a moment later! Zishu nearly purrs in approval.

[gentledawn]

The way Zishu accepts him makes him warm and determined. He is ready to take chances, but carefully. His Zishu is special.

"We'll be happy, I promise." Xingchen seals his words with a kiss to the head of Zishu's cock, his eyes closing happily.

[fated_dance]

Complete acceptance is a precious thing. Zishu smiles warmly at Xingchen before moaning at that particular kiss. He feels how his cock twitches against soft lips, eager for more touch!

"I'm already happy to have you as my husband, Xiao Xingchen."

[gentledawn]

"I'm happy to have you as my husband too, Zhou Zishu." Xingchen whispers fervently, giggling when he feels the twitch. His curiosity leads him to sucking on the very tip, drawn in by the salty-sweetness of Zishu's skin.