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If I Was Your Vampire
Topic Started: Jul 8 2017, 05:53 PM (5,796 Views)
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*Frank Morgan.

Sam got used to life in 1973. Not exactly complacent - he still longs to go home - but... he stopped fighting quite so hard. He made more of an effort to get along with everyone.

Until Frank Morgan came along, and toppled all of that.

Now, Sam feels torn. He wants to go home. He wants to. But... there are things keeping him here as well. Chris has become an avid student, and Sam enjoys playing the role of mentor. Leaving Annie, after everything she's done for him, feels like betrayal.

And Gene...

Well...

Sam stops walking, looking up at the sky for a moment. It's heavily cloudy, promising rain. Better hurry up...

Pulling his jacket's collar up a bit higher, Sam continues on, his cuban heels clacking on the cobblestones.

He can't say that he and Gene are dating. For one because Gene would punch him, and for another because even Sam wouldn't use that term. A quick fumble in an alleyway, Gene getting him off in the Cortina in the dead of the night... That one time they dragged each other into Lost & Found and practically had a fight over who was to give the first blowjob...

That's not dating. Sam doesn't know what it is, but it isn't dating. And yet, it isn't just impersonal sex either.

Because Sam cares. He cares about what happens to Gene. He gets worried when he notices Gene starting his day off with whiskey for breakfast. When his cough sounds horribly chesty. When he's staring off into space, thinking no one is watching him.

Stepping through the gate to the cemetery, Sam shakes his head. He's tried to puzzle this out many times over the last few weeks, and it's never lead him anywhere. Asking Gene out "officially" is out of the question, surely. And it's not like Sam wants to get involved properly anyway - if he's going to go home...

And there he is again, at the beginning of that thought cycle.

Sam stops, looks around until he spots the familiar figure, stood in the distance beneath a tree, looking at one of the graves. Morgan asked Sam to meet him there. Sam ignores a creeping feel of dread at the sight, takes a breath and makes his way over to the man. Whatever he wants to talk about, hopefully they'll be done before it starts raining... Sam didn't bring an umbrella.

Once he's close enough, Sam calls out.*

Frank?
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*At this, after a moment of surprise, Sam just laughs - for the first time since he was bitten and turned by Morgan. He can't help it; he feels more, well, alive than he thought he ever would again. And he's filled with hope. Hope that, despite the threat of Morgan's retaliation still very much present, they'll actually manage to turn all of this around... That Sam still has a shot of living a relatively normal and happy life.

It's Sam's turn now to slide his hand from Gene's chest up to his face and the back of his head, stroking through Gene's tousled hair. Sam nudges him closer, and leaning in a bit as well he presses his lips to Gene's in a slightly shy, mostly joyous and grateful kiss. In a way, they saved each others' lives yesterday.*
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*Gene wants to shuffle even closer, to press himself up against Sam fully - but despite the partial healing of his injuries, he's still sore almost everywhere. So he lets Sam run his fingers through his hair, slipping into the kiss like it's the most natural thing he's ever done. They're so in sync now it's almost strange. And gene can almost feel the hope emanating from Sam - the fact that he's drinking this in, this normality. Like before anything even happened.

As their lips part again, Gene whispers.*

Thought y'wouldn't be able to do this ever again...
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*As they part, the red finally disappears from Sam's eyes, until they're back to their usual colour and he blinks back at Gene, his smile radiant and hazy all at once.

He'd thought the same. All those weeks, feeling like years, when he'd done his best to keep his distance from Gene, scared of what might happen if they came too close... And now here they are.

Sam whispers*

I know.

*Of course he does. They share a lot now, and Sam knows that Gene is feeling the exact same as he is.

So Sam goes for another kiss, softer this time, and when he pulls back, his eyes have slipped closed. Gene's heart beat is thrum ming through him, the steady rhythm hypnotising. He's zoning out, wrapped in the warmth of Gene's body and the glow of their shared emotions...*
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*Gene responds likewise, closing his eyes and letting the both of them slide back into a warm, hazy snooze. And it's odd to see, Sam sleeping like this. Or as close to sleeping as a vampire can be. He looks so relaxed. So at ease. Gene hasn't seen Sam this calm in.... Well... What feels like ever.

So he holds back any jokey quip he might want to make and just lets himself go, joining Sam in the most intimate most human time they've ever spent together. *
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*Sam could've stayed in bed with Gene like this forever.

Sadly, though, life goes on. He does get up about an hour later to make his way into CID and wrap up the Johns mess. He expects questions to be asked, expects that they'll have trouble finding the group of blaggers - Sam had been too focused on saving Gene to bother with handcuffing any of them, let alone call for back up or an ambulance.

What he doesn't expect, however, is the sight that greets him as the team step into the hideout.

No one is there. The place is clean - unnaturally so. Not a spec of dust. Not a spec of blood. Nothing. The police won't find any evidence of what happened here.

However, for Sam and Sam alone, there is one clue as to what happened.

The smell, too faint to be noticed by humans, but just strong enough for Sam's enhanced senses.

Blood, and death.

He'll never know what exactly happened, but Sam can only assume that it was Morgan's doing, that he took his frustration out on his failed minions.

Gene recovers quickly, aided by Sam's abilities, and soon, they're back in action. Sam doesn't leave Gene's side, makes sure they go out on shouts together. With Morgan lurking in the shadows, he can't leave Gene on his own. He'd rather die than let Gene out of his sight.

It takes about a week until Gene's ribs are knit back together completely, the cuts having closed fairly quickly. And now that they are, there's something new for Sam to worry about.

Gene wants to go back to hunting vampires. He hasn't said it in as many words, but their connection makes it easy for Sam to understand what's making Gene slightly antsy. Of course Sam understands, on some level... but Gene's safety is the most important thing in his world, now. And Gene having to fight other vampires, with Morgan threatening them? It's not something Sam wants to have to deal with.

So he tries to keep Gene from going out on a hunt in his own way. It's evening, they're in the living room, watching the evening news. Sam has (quite deliberately) curled up on the sofa next to Gene, pressed against his partner. He isn't listening to the newsreader, instead focusing on the drum of Gene's heart. It always makes him comfortable woozy to concentrate on the steady rhythm, and he's counting on the bond to transfer the effect back to Gene. It might not be fair play, exactly... but it's the simplest way for them both to be happy that Sam can think of.*
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*As Gene heals and the days go on, he does start thinking more and more about how things are going to go from here. Sam seems determined not to leave his side, and he completely gets that - he feels it too. There's a closeness he can't leave - they feel tied together in a deeper way than he's ever felt before. But as they start getting back to some semblance of normality, something starts to play on Gene's mind.

He hasn't been hunting in a long time. Not since Sam was turned. And all those nights he was looking after Sam, keeping him clean, vampires would have been out. Snatching people off the streets. The number of missing persons cases has risen enormously since, and Gene's under no illusion why.

And even with Sam's condition, Gene knows he has a duty. To the city and his own conscience. And to Sam, even. To stop this from happening to anyone else.

And even with Sam curled up next to him like this, this night Gene just has to bring up the subject.

So he awkwardly (and regretfully) sighs.*

Sam... There's something I've got to do. And yer not gonna like it.
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*Sam's hand has been resting loosely on Gene's thigh up until that moment, but now, his grip tightens a little.

Even with Gene beating about the bush, Sam knows exactly what he's going to say... And Gene is right - he doesn't like it, not one bit. Of course he understands Gene's sense of duty, and detecting that hint of feelings towards Sam in that whole mix touches him strangely.

But the fact remains that Sam's priority right now is to keep Gene safe. If something were to happen to him... Just the thought of it makes anxiety coil in the pit of his stomach, flecks of red appearing in his eyes.

Sam murmurs in response, his voice somehow sounding both hazy and determined*

... You're not going out there on your own.
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*Sam's tightening grip... He already knows what Gene intends to do. And his determined words confirm it.

The 'you're not going out there' is expected. But not the last part. 'On your own'. Does that mean... Sam's surely not going to come with him?

And how did Sam know so surely what he was about to propose?*

How d'you even know what I was gonna say!
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*At this, Sam raises his head slightly to look up at Gene, eyebrows raised as if to say '...really?'. Then he heaves himself up properly, a wry look on his face. They won't get around talking about this now, so Sam needs to shake himself out of his zone.

By way of answers, once he's sat up properly, Sam gently pokes a finger against Gene's chest, right above his heart. He knows he's pretty much developed a fixation by now... but who can blame him, really?*

You've been itching to go out for the last few days. You've got a good poker face, but you're too headstrong to disguise your feelings beyond that.
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*Shit. Sam can see right through him now, he keeps forgetting. His damn heart keeps giving him away.*

So now when you ask me 'does my bum look big in this' I'll have be honest, huh.
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*Sam just gives him a dry look. What Gene is planning is too serious for this kind of banter.*
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*Gene can see Sam isn't in the mood for jokes. So he sighs, fighting the urge to roll his eyes.*

Okay, look. The missing persons files are stacking up. And you know as well as I do why that is.

I'm healed up enough to cope with it. Can barely feel my rib any more thanks to your weird Florence Nightingale superpowers. I'll be fine.
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*Sam shifts again, adjusting so that he's sitting up properly, his side flush against Gene's.

The thing is, Gene is right. He has recovered, and Sam has seen the files as well. And now that he's aware of the kind of threat that's out there, he understands Gene's urge to go out and do something about it.

But it isn't safe.*

I'm not letting you go out there alone while Morgan has us both on his blacklist. The moment we split up...

*Sam doesn't finish the sentence, trusting that Gene knows full well what the consequences would be.*
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*There it is, that word again. Alone. Sam won't let him go on his own. And really, Sam's right. Morgan's goons could ambush while he wasn't expecting it. Or they could come after Sam. Not that Gene could really do anything if that happened - his own physical weakness compared to Sam now is something Gene actively doesn't want to think about.

Looking at Sam, he frowns in thought.*

So what's the alternative then?
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*Sam glances over at Gene, somewhat surprised that he hasn't realised yet.*

I'm coming with you, of course.
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*Wha... Gene wasn't expecting that. Of course Sam would want to come... but the vampire... won't that stop him?

Gene's eyebrows raise in surprise.*

What about the bloodsucker? Won't he-- you-- The vampire's not gonna be bothered by that!?
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*Sam blinks, slightly taken aback. After everything, Gene still thinks of the vampire as something completely separate? Blimey, this is probably going to take a long time for him to wrap his head around...

Looking off to the side, Sam gives a little sigh.*

I have zero allegiance with other vampires. Most of Manchester's vampires are probably out to get me either way, seeing as I dared defy the big boss.

So, no. I'm not bothered.

*He looks back at Gene, eyes a dull red.*

I don't want other people ending up dead... Or worse, like me.
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*Gene listens closely - and though Sam's become a lot harder to read since he turned, Gene can tell he's being sincere. Sam and the vampire - the two of them (or the one of them, Gene's still trying to understand) seem to genuinely want to help. Interesting...

He pauses a moment, processing this. He still has concerns of course, but... Maybe if Sam does join him they can stop this happening to even more people. On his own, Gene barely managed. But now...*

You sure?

It involves killin' some of your own. You know that?
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*Sam raises an eyebrow*

Yes, I'm well aware. I didn't think you were going to sit down and have a chat with them.

*Then, something bitter creeps into his expression*

... I don't consider them my own.

*As he says it, the protectiveness he feels for Gene becomes almost overwhelming. Sam knows just as well as Gene does, that none of the other vampires would hesitate to kill him for their own gain. Posing this kind of threat, Sam can't consider these creatures 'his own'.*
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Hmph. Fair enough.

*It's a good point. Can you really consider yourself part of a group if the rest of them want to tear your head off?*

So it's settled, then. If you're coming, grab a stake.
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*Sam blinks. Going with Gene is one matter... but Gene trusting him with a stake? That's...

After a second, Sam nods, getting up from the sofa. They're doing this properly, then.*

Alright.

*However, as he stands over Gene, Sam fixes him in a serious stare.*

Don't take any more risks than strictly necessary. I can only do so much.

*Sam is referring to his own strength - but truth be told, he has no idea how much that will help. He's never faced off against a vampire before, apart from Morgan...*
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*Gene follows Sam up from the sofa, brushing himself down as he does. Time to get back into the swing of this, then.*

Alright, Mother Goose. Been doing this for years, y'know.

*Even with this assurance, Gene knows it's still dangerous. He may have been doing it for years, but every time he goes out it's still frightening. He's still only reliant on his weapons and his gut, whereas his opponents have superhuman strength. But as long as he has his crucifixes with him, he should have enough of a shield.

They set off after getting ready - Gene packs his pockets with crosses and stakes and makes sure that Sam takes one too. Sadly, Sam will have to do without the crosses unless he wants one banger of a headache.

Before long they're out in the dark, Gene showing Sam his usual routes. Backstreets where the homeless sleep, the shadier areas of town. Any little nooks and crannies that've made nice hiding spots for vampires before.

With nothing to show for their efforts after an hour of walking, Gene looks across at Sam.*

Your spider senses pickin' anything up?
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*Venturing out there into the dark is... An interesting experience. It stirs something within Sam that he hasn't really experienced before... Something primal. An urge to keep to the shadows, to be stealthy... His eyes are red, glimmering slightly in the dark.

But he knows who he is, and why he's out here. With Gene by his side, the bloodlust won't stand a chance to emerge.

However, for the first hour, things remain quiet. Sam feels tense, knowing it's both his own and Gene's mental state. They both know how dangerous this is.

To Gene's question, Sam shakes his head... But then, suddenly, he stops. Inhales, turns his head, sucks in air through his nose again.

... A faint scent, but unmistakable.

Blood.

Sam glances over at Gene, his posture changing subtly. He doesn't say anything, but nods his head over to the left - to the railway arches, about a hundred metres to their side.*
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*Huh! Gene wasn't expecting that as an answer. Seems Sam's picked something up.

Without the need for verbal communication, Gene understands. And with a nod he draws his stake and moves towards the area Sam motioned to.*
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*Sam falls into step with Gene, his hands empty for now. Touching a stake still doesn't feel quite... Right. But he is grateful that Gene understood straight away - if this really is a vampire, then it would hear them talk. Even now, their approach might not go by unnoticed, but there's nothing they can do about that - Sam may be able to move soundlessly, but Gene is still human.

They approach the rail arches, Sam picking up more hints as they go. The smell gets stronger, and if he concentrates hard, he's sure he can hear... Slurping.

Sam grimaces, glancing over at Gene. Is he picking up any of this...? They're moving swiftly, and the sounds are becoming louder...*
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*Despite not having Sam's keen sense of hearing, Gene's heard that sound enough to know what it is. And if it's still actively drinking, there's a chance that whatever it's drinking from might still be saved...!

He meets Sam's gaze. They need to act quickly. If the vampire realises Gene's heartbeat is audible then their surprise element will be lost.

But suddenly the slurping stops. Everything goes quiet. And suddenly Gene's heartbeat sounds very loud, even in his own ears.

He freezes, eyes glued to Sam's. They're going to have to charge...!

But before he can even finish the thought, two creatures tear away from the darkened archway and slam into Sam at full force. Claws out and fangs exposed they ignore Gene (a harmless human, they'll deal with him afterwards) and set upon Sam with fury.*
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*Sam tenses when the slurping suddenly stops. The only sound he can hear now is the trickle of blood, and... And Gene's heart, beating fast with adrenaline and fear.

Sam stares back at Gene, but then he turns his head, his instinct telling him something's about to--

Two shapes, flying at him. Sam doesn't have the time to so much as shout at Gene to get down. These two shapes are fast, so much faster than any human Sam has been around lately, their fingers resembling claws, fangs glinting--

He just about manages to bring up his arms in defense before the two crash into him, sending all of them flying to the ground with incredible force. Sam skids across concrete, arms protecting his face, and he just about manages to curl up and bring his knees up tight to his chest before suddenly kicking out, aiming to throw at least one of the vampires, if not both of them off him.

He needs to get back up. Right now.*
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*Gene can do nothing but watch in horror as the three vampires skid across the ground, the two aggressors snarling and snapping.

One of them flies off, kicked away by Sam - but there's still one on him. The creature bites down hard on Sam's shoulder, claws digging into his cheek and upper arm, clawing and yanking as if trying to tear Sam's arm off. The other one leaps back up and bundles on top too, slashing at Sam's abdomen and shrieking.*
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*Sam isn't prepared for this kind of violence. He may be a vampire, but he's been sheltered from the kind of life these creatures call their own, so the viciousness of their attacks catches him completely unawares.

He yells in shock and sudden pain as the vampire chomps down on his shoulder, his head being shoved to the side and his arm twistes until he can feel his bones creak - and jesus, the shrieking. It sounds completely feral.

When the other vampire throws itself into the fray, Sam manages to recover from the shock enough to take action. His free arm shoots up, fingers digging into the first vampire's face and eyes, pushing its head back. He needs to get this one off first, or he'll lose his arm....!! He bucks at the same time, his body acting on its own, trying to throw off the other vampire as well, trying to get it with his knees - anything to get out of this disadvantage!!!*
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*The first vampire screams as Sam's fingers dig into its eyes - and it's grip loosens just enough for Sam's motions to throw it off. The second one though is hanging on tight. It plunges its claws into Sam's chest as though trying to tear its way into his ribcage.

Behind them, Gene shouts Sam's name, risking a glance into the archway as he moves. Dammit... Their victim is dead for sure. They were too late...

He turns his attention back to Sam, fumbling I'm his coat pocket until he finds a cross.

This could hurt Sam, but he has to try and get those things away from him!

He runs forward, holding the cross out in front of him, aiming at the vampire still on top of his partner. And as soon as he gets too close the thing rears up, claws leaving Sam's flesh. It yells, covering its face as it turns, trying to find the source of the pain.*
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*Both his arms are free now, and Sam is about to throw a punch at the second vampire, when the sensation of its claws digging into his chest distracts him, forcing another choked yell from him. It's less the pain and more the sheer realisation that this is happening, this-- this thing is trying to tear him apart--!

But before Sam can do anything, the vampire on top of him screeches as though hit by something--

And a moment later Sam feels it too the familiar burn of a crucifix. Free from both vampires now he rolls over, disoriented with pain. But this-- this means Gene is close to them now-- shit--!!

With a snarl Sam pushes himself up, ignoring the agony and the sensation of his shirt growing wet quickly as he reaches for the stake tucked into the inner pocket of his jacket. He leaps at the vampire, sending them both tumbling to the ground once more, but as they fall Sam yanks it around to face him, and without even stopping to aim properly he plunges the stake down into the creature's chest.*
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*Gene stumbles back as Sam leaps at the vampire, turning to concentrate on the second one - if he can deal with one, then that'll free Sam up to deal with this one - -!

But he can already see the second one charge at Sam full force. It runs past him and barrels Sam over, the lifeless body of the first vampire left lying on the ground, stake embedded in its chest.

Sam doesn't have a stake now!

The vampire sandwiches Sam beneath it, holding him in a death grip. It forces Sam's face to the floor, a knee in his back and both Sam's hands caught between their bodies. It's going to break Sam in two.

Gene runs at the pair, stake in hand.*

SAM!
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*Sam barely has time to look up before the other vampire crashes into him. His hands are suddenly empty, then he's on the ground, crushing pressure on his back, his head, his neck--

Sam chokes, twists and writhes, but it's no use, he's at a complete disadvantage here. Gene's yell makes him redouble his efforts, try and at least pull his hands out from between them, but all that gets him is even more force, until it really feels like he's going to snap in half--!!*
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*Gene can see Sam struggling, fighting the pain - hell, he can FEEL it! He has to do something!

Readying his stake, Gene charges - he's just a few steps away now! He raises it, aims--

And as though the vampire knew exactly where he was, it flicks the arm from around Sam's waist out, catching Gene across the face.

With a surprised yelp, Gene and the stake clatter to the side - and quick as a flash the vampire's arm is back on Sam, squeezing and pulling, tearing.

Disorientated and his cheek throbbing, Gene pushes himself up onto his elbows - dammit! He didn't even have a chance! The thing flicked him away like a mosquito! If he can't even get close enough to stake it, Sam's going to--!

He gasps - he can almost feel it - his spine popping, his arms threatening to break under the pressure...

Jesus Christ, if it snaps Sam in two that'll be enough to kill him!

Heart hammering, Gene grabs the stake and shoves himself up, staggering until he can see both Sam and the vampire side-on.

On impulse, he grabs another cross.*

OI! BLOODSUCKER!

*Gene pulls his arm back and throws the cross, hitting the vampire on the shoulder. The impact causes a plume of smoke to rise, as though the creature's flesh is burnt. It roars, rising just enough for Gene to get an eye-line to its chest.

And God, he hopes this works. Because if he hits Sam...

But if he does nothing, Sam's done for anyway. He has to try.

Shakily, Gene draws his stake back and focuses. He's practised this. Never very successfully, but he knows how this should go. His gaze flicks down to Sam's quickly. He can see the strain in Sam's eyes. The fear.

He breathes. Channels all his strength into his one arm- and sends the stake sailing point-first towards the vampire.

It hits. A bullseye.

One strangled cry and the creature twists, writhes, then collapses hard on top of Sam, leaving Gene standing gobsmacked off to the side.*
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*Everything is happening so fast. The pressure growing kore and more unbearable with every passing second, Sam's joints groaning and creaking, his nerves screaming--

Gene charging, both their faces being hit--

More pressure, pain, forcing a scream out of Sam--

Then, Gene's yell, the intense smell of smoke, a burning sensation. He catches Gene's gaze, his eyes wide with a mutual realisation, and in that moment, Sam knows what Gene is going to do, but surely this can't--

And then, as if in slow motion, Sam watches the stake sail through the air...

And it hits home.

The vampire's dead weight crashes down on him, leaving Sam winded, too deep in shock to even think to move. His mind is spinning with pain and the confusing mix of both his and Gene's sensations, his senses entirely overloaded.*
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*Breathing hard and fast, Gene can only stare for a moment.

He did it.

Holy shit.

But he can celebrate later. The movements were too chaotic for him to see, but from the second-hand aches he can feel now, Sam must be pretty cut up. Shakily, he forces himself out of it and rushes over to Sam. Grabbing handfuls of the vampires clothes, Gene yanks the body off of his partner and gently tries to turn him over.*

Jesus... Sam... You alright??

*but the amount of black blood now painting the ground underneath Sam already gives him cause to worry.*
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*There's another cut in time - suddenly the weight is gone, and there are hands on him - warm, alive.

Gene.

Sam winces as Gene turns him over. The pain is somewhat muted, but as the shock begins to wear off, his starting to feel it - a deep ache in his abused bones, and sharper pain all over his abdomen, his chest, and his arm. It's hard to see in the darkness and with the blood everywhere, but the vampire's took proper chunks out of him, Sam's injured arm actually feeling numb underneath the pain.

But Gene's touch is soothing, healing. Sam blinks, forces himself to focus on Gene's face, the worry in his eyes...

Jesus Christ, Gene saved him... He came along to protect Gene, but in the end...

Lost for words, Sam just gazes up at Gene, trying to process everything that just happened.*
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*In his head, Gene knows that Sam's invulnerable. He knows that he'll heal from this - possibly even by the time they get home. But in his heart, Gene can't separate the fact that he knows Sam as human and these wounds sound have killed him if he hadn't been turned.*

Shit.

*Gene looks Sam up and down - he has the urge to press down, to apply pressure - but there is no blood flow to staunch. So he settles for leaning over Sam and gently clasping his unhurt cheek in his hand.*

Christ - don't move a sec... Let's give that magical skin of yours a chance to start patching up, yeah?
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*Sam blinks, letting the sound of Gene's voice wash over him, and the warmth of his touch seep into his body. After a moment, he leans into Gene's palm, though he can almost feel his spine creaking even with that small motion.

God, he feels like he's been run over by a truck. Any moment longer, and that vampire would've... Would've...

The scene replies in Sam's mind, and he slowly begins to realise what exactly happened. What Gene did. That throw... Bloody hell.

If he still had a heart, it would start beating faster. Sam still can't find the words, his lips refusing to cooperate, but through the numbness, pain and slow warmth, another feeling rises - a tingling, deep in the pit of his stomach.*
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*Sam still hasn't said anything... Shit.

Gene grits his teeth. Looks like he needs a little longer...

Gene lets go of Sam for a moment, shrugging out of his coat and tucking it under Sam's head. They'll stay here for a few minutes. Let Sam get his theoretical breath back.*

There. Just lie there for a bit. You properly got your arse handed to you there, Gladys.

*Carefully, he starts inspecting Sam's torso. Black blood, torn clothes... *

That shirt's going in the bin, that's for sure.
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*Sam listens to Gene's voice rather than his actual words, the sound of it calming and grounding him. And now, a minute or two having passed since the end of the fight, Sam thinks he feels... Less pain. How...?

Gene begins to look him over, his hands touching here and there... God, how can he be so calm after this? Keeping his wits together, after witnessing what happened, and after killing that vampire...

Sam sorely underestimated him, didn't he.

It's as if that realisation finally breaks down a wall in his mind, casting off the last of his shock. Before Sam knows it, he's taken hold of Gene's collar, tugging him down gently but insistently to press a kiss to Gene's lips.*
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*Gene is too focused on making sure Sam didn't get nicked by any of the stakes or crosses to notice when Sam's hands fasten around his collar. He blinks, unprepared. But quickly he realises what Sam wants, and he instantly relents, letting Sam pull him in for a kiss. It's long and insistent with clearly a lot of feeling behind it - and when they finally break, Gene huffs a laugh.*

Got... Got some strength back then, I see!
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*Sam's lips twitch into a bit of an embarrassed grin, but Christ, he can't help himself. Nothing could have prepared him for what just happened - first the attack, the brutality of it, and then Gene's skills. All this time, Sam thought his partner was at a serious disadvantage... But Gene can look after himself. He can look after the both of them.

And bloody hell, that's... unexpectedly hot.

Despite still feeling battered and somewhat overwhelmed, Sam pulls himself together enough to finally say*

You saved my life.

*His grin widens a little - this is nothing to laugh about, but Sam can't help it! Something about the whole situation is making him weirdly giddy.*

... again.
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*Sam's smile - that's something Gene hadn't expected to see!*

Well yeah! I'm not just a pretty face, y'know.

*It's becoming clear that Sam didn't think Gene stood a chance. That he was too weak to deal with a situation like this. And being able to prove otherwise feels good. Since Sam changed, there's been a slightly humiliating power imbalance, strength-wise. And now, seeing Sam realising that Gene is in fact quite capable of bringing down creatures several times more dead than him gives him a strange kind of vindication.*
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*Sam laughs and closes his eyes for a moment, dragging his unhurt hand down his face. Jesus Christ... he can't quite believe what just went down. Even now, his fingers across the deep scratches the vampire left on his cheek... and he doesn't really want to know what the rest of him looks like. It's pretty bad, judging from how the pain is still pulsing through him.

But Gene's been examining him... so Sam should probably face reality as well, as much as he doesn't want to.*

... how bad is it, then...?
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*Gene raises an ironic eyebrow, a small smile playing on his lips.*

You'll live.

*in truth, these wounds would be fatal had Sam still been alive in the traditional sense. But it looks like he avoided the stakes, which means he'll heal up nicely. Not that that fact doesn't make the sight of Sam any less unnerving.*

Cant say the same for your clothes, though.
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*At this, Sam finally raises his head, even goes so far as to try and heave himself up onto his elbows - though he has to stop short as pain shoots through basically his entire upper body and arm.*

Ow, Jesus--

*He flops back down.*

... I think I'll need a minute.

*The adrenaline is wearing off a bit now... and suddenly, Sam remembers something that dampens his weird euphoria.*

... shit, what about the victim--?

*He can smell blood... in fact, now that he's actually paying attention, the scent is overwhelming.*
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*Gene feels a sympathy pang as Sam tries to push himself up and fails. He needs to just lie still. Let himself start the healing process.

And as for Sam's question... Gene sighs.*

Dead. He'd have been gone within a couple of minutes with two of 'em on him like that.
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*... shit.

Sam closes his eyes for a moment, having sobered up. That's... that's not how he wanted this to go. They got the two vampires at least, but... Sam sighs, then asks*

... are you alright?

*Sam can't feel much, but then, his body is occupied with its own aches and pains at the moment...*
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*Yeah. Shit.

Though getting the two vampires was good. Two in one night, that's bound to send a message. Vampires will have to start being careful again. And hopefully that fact alone will spare a few people.

As Sam speaks again, Gene raises one hand to feel at his own jaw tentatively - the vampire hit him pretty hard, but it's no harder than punches he's taken in the past. It's slightly sore, but other than that no harm done.*

You kidding? After what happened a week ago this was like a short, slightly aggressive massage.
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*Gene seems more or less content, the victim's death aside... that's good then. And he isn't hiding anything from Sam either...*

Hm. Feel like I could do with a massage myself...

*He arches his back experimentally, wincing as he hears the joints creak and crack. That vampire really was going to snap him in half.... Hopefully the healing process is going to start soon...

Apropos vampires - Sam cranes his neck, trying to spot the bodies.*

What... what do we do about the bodies?
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*The bodies... That's always the dilemma.*

For these ones... The canal, I reckon. Make it look like they fell in.

*Gene pushes himself to his feet and rounds in on the nearest vampire, pulling the stake out in one quick motion.*

This'll close up by morning. By the time anyone finds 'em, they'll look like two drunks who went for a midnight dunk.
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*Sam follows Gene's motions as much as he can, wincing as the stake is pulled out of the vampire.*

Charming...

*Sam almost wishes the bodies would just... disappear... go up in a puff of smoke or dust or something... but it can't be that convenient, can it.*

... and the... the victim?
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*Gene takes a long, sad breath. His eyes flick back to the archway. In a perfect world he'd be able to tell the relatives, give them some closure. Deal with the body respectfully. But this isn't perfect. And whatever they do with the body there will be questions.*

Either we leave 'im there... Or he joins the others in the canal. Whatever we do, there's a risk.
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*Sam frowns, not thrilled by either of those choices... and he can tell this is difficult for Gene as well.*

We'll have to clean them up first... and what about the bites?
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*the bites. Always the problem.*

We'll have to disguise 'em or leave 'em as they are. We'll just file it as an unidentified weapon and be done with it.
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*... blimey. Once again, Sam is reminded of the fact that Gene has been doing this for years now. In any other situation, Sam would be arguing with Gene, pushing for better solutions... but he's still disoriented from the vampire attack, and in general feels weirdly like a child stumbling in on an adult's workplace.

So Sam mutters*

... s'your call.
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Right...

*Sam is hesitant to make any decisions... That's understandable. He panicked the first time he'd done this too. But lucky for Sam, Gene's used to this.*

You stay there... I'll deal with this. Just focus on puttin' yourself back together.
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*Sam raises his head again (though a bit more carefully this time)*

You sure?

*He wants to help... but Gene is probably right, Sam will need a bit longer. When he drank Gene's blood all those weeks ago, the regeneration happened quickly... and a week ago, when he fought Johns and his gang, he barely felt the injuries. Injuries inflicted by vampires must be somewhere in between the two extremes... But hopefully he won't have to lie there for much longer...

Still, can't hurt to at least offer to help... Even though Gene is giving off a more or less hardened vibe. He's used to this, clearly... and he doesn't seem nervous about further attacks... that's something.*
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*Gene nods, rolling his shoulders in preparation.*

Yeah. You try and look less like Swiss cheese before I get back.

*There won't be any more attacks tonight - not in this area, anyway. Two at once was a surprise - he's never seen more than two Hunt together. That's an anomaly, even with the lack of him hunting lately.

So Gene sees to the bodies, gloves on and hood up. Being a police officer has its advantages - he knows how to keep the scene clean.

It doesn't take too long to drag the two bodies around the corner and roll them into the canal. The victim stays where he is. A mumbled apology leaves Gene's lips as he picks up a splinter from the ground - a possible murder weapon. And he grimly drives it between the tooth marks, disguising them. It's the only thing he can really do here.

At last he makes his way back to Sam, keeping next to him on one knee.*

S'done. You back in one piece?
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*Well, that settles that then... Craning his neck so much is doing his spine no favours, so Sam rolls his head back into a more comfortable position. From here, all he can do is listen to Gene working... His breaths coming out hard as he's having to drag the vampires' bodies down to the canal, his heart beating faster at the exertion...

Before long, with his body needing all the energy it can get to heal, Sam's slipped into a trance, eyes half open as he lays on the ground. All he's aware of are the sounds Gene is making, the general sense of his partner's emotions, and his own feeling of slowly knitting back together. His limbs start feeling numb rather than aching, his bones gently popping back into place...

By the time Gene kneels down next to him, Sam does look better indeed. There are still scratches and gashes all over his abdomen, but they look more superficial. The injuries on his face have closed up almost entirely by this point.

Sam blinks when Gene addresses him, waking up from his trance and focusing on his partner.

Done...

Once again, Sam attempts to sit up... and this time, it works, although he feels stiff and grimaces at the sensation of something still not being quite right.*

... more or less.

*He rubs at the back of his head, looking over at Gene.*

What now...?
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*Ahh! Sam's looking a lot better! Not completely back to normal of course, but at least some of the cuts have closed up. And he's able to sit up... That's good...

Slightly Breathless, Gene pants.*

Now, my lil deputy dawg, we skidaddle. Best not let anyone see us round here tonight. You okay to move?
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*Sam blinks, somewhat surprised. It's over already....? But then again, it makes sense. They're both exhausted by this point, and it's well past midnight now...

So Sam nods, starting to heave himself up.*

Yeah, should be.

*He suppresses a pained grunt as he gets up to his feet - bloody hell, his back still hurts... and that shoulder still feels numb, his hand and fingers barely responding when he tries to move them. And yet, he knows that if he wasn't a vampire now, he... well, he would be dead. And if he wasn't, these injuries would probably have been serious enough to put him in a coma... The thought is unsettling.

Sam sways a little where he stands, but manages to keep his balance.*

Home, I assume...?
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*Gene sees Sam sway and steps in, wrapping his arm around Sam's back to steady him - he may be a vampire, invulnerable and strong, but Gene isn't going to let him hobble along unaided.*

Yeah. Gotta get you cleaned up. Y'look a right state.

*They take it slowly, Gene supporting Sam as they go. Using the back streets they're able to slip past any late night wanderers, and finally they make it back to Gene's house.*

Right... Mind you don't stain the carpet!

*As they enter, Gene takes Sam straight through to the living room and deposits him onto the sofa - it looks like the blood's mostly dried now, so hopefully he won't dye the cushions black!

After placing Sam down, Gene quickly moves to the fridge, grabbing a blood packet and handing it to Sam.*

There y'go. Should help a bit.
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*Well, if Gene says so... Slightly dazed even now, Sam is happy to comply. He doesn't think he'd be able to withstand another attack like that...

But Gene is right there, supporting him, and the proximity helps so much. Gene's warmth seeps into Sam's body, aiding his process of recover; so much so, that by the time they reach the house and get inside, Sam is able to sit down more or less normally, flexing the fingers on his injured side as Gene disappears into the kitchen. Seems like it's almost back to normal...

But when Gene offers the blood bag, Sam doesn't say no. That last little bit of energy should be just what he needs... So he takes it off Gene and makes short work of it. He's done this so many times now, he even manages not to spill any of the blood.

Once he's done and deposited the empty plastic, Sam looks down at himself. His shirt is in tatters... With a sigh he shrugs out of his jacket (which they'll have to mend as well... Again) and begins to peel the torn fabric off his upper body. It's a disturbing sight...*
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*While Sam drinks, Gene heads up to the bathroom and turns the taps on in the bath. Sam's completely caked - he's going to need a good wash, for sure.

With the bath running, Gene heads back downstairs Armed with a flannel and a plastic bowl full of warm water.*

'Ere. Bath's running but let's get some of that muck off, eh?

*Gene puts down his items and stands in front of Sam, giving him a look up and down. That shirt needs to come off. Shame - he liked that shirt.

With a sigh he leans down and starts helping Sam with his buttons. The skin underneath should be pretty much intact now, especially with the blood Sam's just had. But its still odd, peeling a black blood-stained set of rags off his partner.*
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*A bath? That sounds like heaven right now... Even though he won't be able to feel the water's temperature, he appreciates the thought behind the gesture. So he smiles as he mutters*

Thanks.

*He lets Gene help with the buttons as well, carefully pulling what's left of the shirt off his shoulders and arms. The injures are heal up now, save for the gauge in his shoulder, where the vampire sank its teeth into his flesh... Sam shudders at the memory. This is the world Gene has had to deal with for years... He probably knew that something like this might happen.

Christ, Sam's been a bit naive, hasn't he. Lost in thought, Sam drops the remains of his shirt to the ground.*
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*Gene helps peel the shirt from Sam, dropping it onto the coffee table. Thankfully Sam's abdomen looks smooth again, save for the old blood. The only thing that still shows is the bite on his shoulder.*

Hmmph.

*Frowning,Gene dips the flannel into the warm water and starts wiping round it - two puncture wounds, not too big... But why aren't they healing as quickly? After last time he's not particularly eager to put himself forward as a blood donor to help it...*
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*The good news is that there is no pain when Gene begins wiping at the wound... That must mean it's nearly healed up. But Sam senses Gene's rising anxiety, and making an educated guess as to what he's thinking isn't too difficult...

So he reaches his good hand forward, gently placing it on Gene's arm in an effort to stop him from worrying.*

It'll heal on its own. Must be something about the teeth that's slowing it down...

*Sam hesitates, then carefully asks*

... Is it always like this?

*This brutal, is what Sam means.*
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*At Sam's touch, Gene pauses. Is Sam sure? Must be gut instinct... At least if they clean it up they'll be able to tell if it's healing or not.

Sam's second comment takes him by surprise. Is it always like this? 'this' meaning.... This dangerous?

Gene moves again, dunking the flannel in the water once more and starting on the other patches of blackened skin.*

Only the nights I find something. S'pose being a flesh-and-bone weakling comes in handy sometimes. Vampires assume I'm just gonna shit meself the moment they show up. But get close enough, hit 'em with the crucifix, go in with the stake and bam. Bein' underestimated has its uses.
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*Sam sits up a little bit straighter as Gene begins to gently clean the blood off his skin. There's something strangely intimate about this whole situation, keeping Sam mellow as he listens to Gene.

However, he can't help but say quietly, yet firmly*

You're not weak.

... And I'm sorry I underestimated you.
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*Though Sam's words hit him right in the heart, Gene carries on cleaning - Sam will be able to tell how much that meant to him... But he's got to at least try and keep the mask on.

It takes a moment for him to formulate an answer, and though he knows that Sam and the vampire are one being now, he has to ask.*

... That the vampire talking? Or both of you?
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*Indeed, Sam senses how much Gene needed to hear this, even though he tries not to show it.

At his question, Sam doesn't respond immediately. Instead, he gently grasps Gene's chin and tilts his head up slightly so that they're looking each other in the eye. Sam's eyes are a bright shining red, his gaze loving... but there is something else in there as well, something that's looking at Gene with newfound respect.

Finally, Sam says*

It's always both of us.
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*Satisfied with that answer, Gene nods. He can see it in Sam's eyes - that respect. The vampire side of him respects him too now, and that means a hell of a lot. It doesn't see him just as a potential victim, but as something closer to an equal.

Without a word, Gene continues wiping away the worst of the blood from Sam's chest until so that's left around the healed cuts are small black smudges.*
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*Their mutual understanding makes the silence that follows a comfortable one, Sam letting Gene get on with the cleaning. Even now, after the bond has had time to settle, it still feels special when Gene touches him like this. He leans back and closes his eyes, simply enjoying the moment... which is an odd thing to do, after they witnessed the death of one person and killed another two. But somehow, Sam can't bring himself to think about it too much, not when he still has Gene, and Gene is being so attentive...

So once Gene is done, Sam doesn't actually move, his eyes closed. He's slipped into a light trance, as he so often does when he's concentrating on nothing but Gene.*
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*Gene lets the silence stretch as he finishes up, realising as he drops the bloody flannel into the bowl that Sam hadn't moved. It's almost like he's in another version of his 'sleep' state. Huh.

Gene would watch for a moment, but he's left the bath running...*

'Ey. Ready to get the rest of this off then?

*nods at the remaining stubborn stains on Sam's skin *
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Mh...?

*Sam blinks his eyes open, slightly confused for a second. Then he remembers - Gene offered a bath. *

Oh, right. Yeah.

*Sam stretches, then gets up reluctantly... But not before pressing a kiss to Gene's forehead.*

Thank you.
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*Gene feels his heart skip a beat as Sam kisses him - he really does seem so thankful. It's endearing, especially after the spectacular rescue Sam performed not long ago.*

Just don't make a habit of almost being torn to pieces, that'll be thanks enough. Now get upstairs before my whole bathroom floods.
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*As ever, Gene's hidden emotional reactions are what really warms Sam from the inside out, making him smile brightly.*

I'll do my best.

*He can't help but let his fingers brush over Gene's shoulder as he walks past, the physical contact sending a little spark through his digits. Then he makes his way upstairs to the bathroom.

Even though he can't feel the warmth of it, the water still feels nice, and washing off the last of the blood is a relief. And already, his body is pretty much back to its unmarked state... Sam can't help but feel grateful for that. The attack was savage, and under normal circumstances would have left him with terrible scars...

But it didn't. So Sam won't think of it any longer. There are more important things to concentrate in...

He gets out of the bath after around 15 minutes, drying himself off before wrapping a towel around his waist. He didn't bring any fresh clothes into the bathroom, so that's how he makes his way over to the bedroom.*
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*While Sam washes himself off, Gene clears up the bowl of dirty water and locates some pyjamas for Sam. And by the time Sam makes it into the bedroom, Gene's already pulling his own pyjamas out of the drawer.

And though Gene knew Sam would be unharmed, the sight of Sam's bare chest, free from any scars or marks gives him an unexpected wave of relief.*

That's better! You look less like a pincushion now.
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*Sam grins at Gene, feeling his relief. Seems like they're both ready to retire, with Gene getting his pj's out. There's a set on the bed for Sam as well, but for now, he ignores that, crossing the distance between the two of them. He can't seem to stay away from Gene... It's as though Sam is seeing him in a completely new light.

And it's making Gene irresistible in a way Sam hasn't allowed himself to think of in a long time.

He stops in front of Gene, just a few inches away. With their slight difference in height, Sam has to raise his chin slightly to be able to look Gene in the eye, and now he does it with the air of a playful challenge.*

Like what you see, then?
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*Gene blinks as Sam makes his way over - he's exuding a certain kind of cockiness that he hasn't seen since... Since before Sam turned. Those quick fumbles in Lost and Found, the quick interludes in the back seat of the cortina... That's the last time Gene can remember seeing this particular expression on Sams face.

And it isn't until now he realises how much he's missed it.

But Sam surely can't be up for anything like that tonight? Not after he was almost ripped to shreds?

With a slight smirk, Gene holds Sam's gaze.*

S'alright, yeah.
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*Sam smiles, a cheeky glint in his eyes. He can tell that Gene isn't as cool as all that behind that smirk. And that feeling in itself is nothing less than an aphrodisiac.

Sam takes another step forward, their chests nearly touching now.*

Just alright? C'mon, Hunt.
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*Gene raises his chin a little in response, feigning defiance. He can't give in to Sam that easily - not when the fight is half of the fun.*

Hard to appreciate when there's a towel covering the best bits!
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*Sam raises an eyebrow.*

Patience, Gene. There's lots of other bits to appreciate.

*And with that, Sam does press himself up against Gene, placing his hand on the back of Gene's head and pulling him into a passionate kiss. His other hand strokes down the side of Gene's neck, sliding down to the top button on his shirt. He may almost have been snapped in half tonight, but with the realisation that Gene isn't weak, isn't just a victim to vampiric antics, Sam's desire has more or less skyrocketed.

He's going to get what he wants tonight - and he can tell that Gene wants it too.*
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*Gene feels it instantly - the way his heart starts to beat harder, faster - those words - Sam's clearly intending to do this, then. And there's no way Gene's going to say no!!

He kisses back, his hips pressing against Sam's, his hands reaching around to grip onto the towel fixed around Sam's waist. If Sam wants to go, then let's go!*
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*Sam anticipated Gene's motion, so the moment Gene's hand lands on the towel, Sam's hand is there as well, catching Gene's. He pulls away from the kiss, lips pulled into a sly smile.*

Ah ah ah. What did I say about patience?

*Whole he speaks, Sam uses his other hand to stroke through Gene's hair, and then grasp it lightly - just enough for Gene to feel a faint tug, and nothing more. A warning, and a promise.*
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*!!!

Gene freezes as Sam pulls his hand away, a saucy grin spreading across his own face - Sam wants this to last then... He's okay with that. So far.

But then Sam's fingers travel up to his hair. That grip, and that tug - Sam will surely hear the sudden rush of blood heading south. Sam's given as good as he's gotten during the quick sex they've had before - everything's a fight with them. But he hasn't known Sam to take charge this early on before - or to so clearly want to draw this out and tease Gene like this. It makes need pool low in Gene's body. Sam wants this to last, but that small amount of roughness and control - it's enough to make Gene feel deliciously impatient.

Voice rough suddenly, Gene breathes.*

Not my speciality.
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*Sam hears and feels the moment Gene's blood rushes south, their bond working full force. So Gene likes that, does he...? There's a glimmer of something dark and passionate in Sam's eyes as he murmurs, his voice no more than a growl*

I'll teach you.

*And with that, Sam catches Gene's lips in another passionate, demanding kiss. And as they kiss, Sam begins to back Gene into the wall, until they can't go any further.*
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*Gene allows Sam to back him into the wall, grunting into Sam's mouth with the impact. He breaks off with a breathless grin.*

What's gotten into you tonight!
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*Sam's grin can only be described as wolfish. *

You.

*He kisses Gene again, hard, whole his hands slide down and begin to undo the buttons on Gene's shirt. About half way down he pulls away from the kiss again, pupil's dilated in dark red irises.

Before he can go on, there's something Sam needs to unequivocally know.

Quietly, his voice suddenly solemn, Sam asks*

Do you trust me?
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*Well. If that isn't enough to get Gene's motor going, nothing is. He groans into the kiss, his hips pushing forward... But Sam breaks it off again, too soon.

Gene swallows, lips pink and flushed.*

Yeah, 'course I do.

*The words are out before he can even think about them. But they're true. There was a time not long ago when Gene wouldn't have trusted Sam at all, not with the vampire inside him now. But this connection he feels now, the bond he knows they share. He knows neither of them would break it. So yes, he trusts Sam. All the way.*
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*That answer came without hesitation... And Gene means it, Sam can tell without a doubt.

God, he can't even express to himself how much that means.

Sam nods, eyes shining. Then he ducks his head, only to place a kiss to the sensitive area beneath Gene's jaw. And another. And another. And he works his way down until his worrying at the skin directly above Gene's jugular. Sam can feel his pulse, beating through him like a drum.

And that is the moment Sam really opens up the connection between them, enabling Gene to feel just how entoxicating it is to be able to feel someone else's heart beat within your own body. How heady the sensation makes Sam feel.*
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*Gene hadn't really understood why Sam had asked - but as soon as Sam's head dips down, Gene gets it. Cool lips press against his jaw, his neck... Sam's mouth, his fangs, close enough to nick his artery if Sam so wished it. And yet there is not tearing, no rush of blood. Just soft but determined kisses.

Gene concentrates on that feeling - the throb-throb of his skin against Sam's mouth. Knowing that Sam won't bite. Knowing that he's possibly the first human in history to have a vampire's fangs this close to his jugular and to still be living.

And then he feels something else. Something coming from Sam. That intoxication. Sam can feel his heartbeat in an entirely different way. Sam's getting off on it, feeling a heart beat as though it's inside him once more.

With a gasp, Gene throws his head back to allow more access, his hands grab at the back of Sam's head, encouraging him on. Both very aware of how easily Sam could kill him right now and also the certainty that he won't, it's exhilerating.*
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*Gene is going with it. He's aware of how dangerous this is to him, and yet, he trusts Sam so completely that he actively exposes his neck, his hand there encouraging Sam on... It's overwhelming, almost too much to bear.

Sam kisses, and suckles, and nips ever so slightly, working his way further down. Concentrating on the spot now where Gene's neck joins with his shoulders, he also finally unbuttons Gene's shirt entirely, his hands stroking down Gene's sides, up his back, feeling all of him, feeling the rush of blood underneath his fingers, and keeping the connection between them open and strong. It's an endless cycle this way - Gene's trust and willingness arousing Sam, which in turn arouses Gene... It's absolutely perfect.*
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*With his shirt open and Sam's hands on his skin finally, Gene can't hold on any more. He lets out a needy growl, his own hands slipping down Sam's shoulders and coming to rest on the towel again. God, he just wants to tug that damn thing off of Sam right now. Pull it away and leave Sam naked in front of him. His own trousers are unbearably tight now, and the relief of pressing himself against Sam's hips is only doing so much.

Breathless, Gene murmurs.*

If you're meant to be teaching patience, you're not doin' a good job!

*He punctuates this with a small thrust - Sam must feel how hard he's made Gene by now!*
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*Sam chuckles against Gene's skin, pressing another kiss to his sternum before looking up. As he does, he pulls Gene's shirt down, and in the process pulls Gene's hands away from the towel again. He leaves the shirt tangled over Gene's wrists, just to tease him that little bit more.

Sam knows Gene wants to get that towel off him so badly... and yet...*

... and yet 'ere you are, waiting for me to give you permission.

*Sam's hand slides down to Gene's crotch, coming to rest against the noticeable bulge in Gene's trousers, and squeezes experimentally.

Then, with a grin he adds*

I think I'm doing a fantastic job.
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Hngh!

*Sam's touch to his crotch produces another thrust, his hips canting towards Sam's hand in an effort to gain some more friction.*

Just... Just givin' you time to catch me up, that's all. You had a headstart in the clothes-removal process!

*To try and gain some ground back, Gene extends his hands as far around Sam's arse as he can - which isn't far, with his shirt effectively anchoring his wrists.*
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*God, Gene needs this so bad, doesn't he. Sam senses his arousal as though it's his own, and he has to concentrate hard not to simply fall into it and let himself go. He's enjoying doing this slowly, keeping Gene in his toes...!

So he catches Gene's wrists lightning quick and pushes them back again, behind Gene's back. Sam's hands are smaller than Gene's, but with his strength he's able to hold both his partners' wrists in one hand, the other coming down to rest on Gene's bulge again.*

Oh, you could hurry this up if you wanted. Face the truth, Hunt...

*Sam grins again*

... You like this.

*And he squeezes again, more insistently this time - but he's not giving Gene a chance to rub up against him this time, trapping him against the wall.*
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*Gene knows Sam is immensely strong now, but he still isn't quite prepared for his wrists to be held quite that securely behind his back. If he really tried he could probably still break free, but knowing Sam has him in this grip? He can't help a shiver of anticipation.

He opens his mouth to reply, but then suddenly Sam's hand is back, squeezing the front of his trousers. He hisses, bracing his shoulders back against the wall, hips pushed forward.

Gene can't deny it. Even if he claims he hates it, Sam can feel him now. He can tell by the rush of his roaring blood, the head-swimming excitement coursing through Gene's veins. Gene doesn't just like it, he loves it.*

I'd like it even more if you put that hand to good use!
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