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If I Was Your Vampire
Topic Started: Jul 8 2017, 05:53 PM (5,797 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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*With nothing around him - no civilisation, no breathing or beating heart on himself - Sam hears it. That thump.

He knows that sound. He knows that particular heart, even as it's... Slowing... Down....?

Eyes wide, Sam lowers his gaze to where he heard the beat coming from... The ground...

... The... The ground...

Oh... God...

Sam takes a few steps forward, then goes down on his knees, and presses one ear against the forest ground - and the soil is loose. Disturbed not too long ago.

And there it is. A weak, stuttering thumping. Wheezing.

A sensation like electricity runs through Sam. Dread. Cold dread.

He begins to dig with his bare hands. He's moving faster than he ever has before, soil flying everywhere, his hands and clothes quickly becoming dusty and dirty, but that doesn't matter. What matters is that the sounds don't stop.*

GENE!!!!!

*He keeps shouting, calling Gene's name - don't give up Gene, I'm coming, I'm getting you out, keep breathing, keep breathing...!!!!*
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*Gene hears sounds... But they can't be real... He's dreaming. The voice... The muffled voice, it's so far away, fading in and out. His next strangled breath drowns it out. See? It wasn't real...

Like the light coming from a dimmer switch, Gene's fading. Consciousness draining away like sand.

Another gasping breath, shallower now.

Another thump of his heart. Slower now.

More sounds... But he's too far gone to hear them.*
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*Even through the noise of his digging, Sam is painfully aware of he struggling heart beneath him. Oh God Gene, please, hold on, hold on...!!

Finally, Sam's fingers hit wood. He doubles his effort, clearing away rocks and earth until he can see large parts of the box... Jesus christ...!!!!

But Gene is still there, his heart is still beating, he can do this....!!

Sam grabs onto the lid, and pulls. The nails don't exactly make it easy, but finally, with an almighty creak, Sam manages to pull at least part of it off, the wood cracking and breaking. And he sees... He sees hands, bound together.

Gene's hands.

Sam grabs on again, ripping away the wood now, ignoring the splinters piercing his skin, causing black droplets to well up.

Finally, Gene's face. Covered in blood. Deathly pale. Lips a shade of blue. Half kneeling in the dirt, half on top of the box, Sam reaches down with shaky, dirty hands, clasping Gene's face.*

Gene, Gene, it's me, wake up, please wake up....!!

*Sam's voice is shaky as well now, shaky with emotion and intense fear. If he's too late... No, he can't be... He can't.......!!!*
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*Nothing. That's what Sam gets. Not a twitch, not a blink... Not even a shallow breath.

The only response is another delayed, weak thump from within Gene's chest.*
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N-no... No no no...!!

*Panic, that's what this is. He's going to lose Gene. Gene is going to...

No... No, it's not over yet... It's not over...!!

His own panic making Sam draw quick, gasping breaths, he shifts to make quick work of another large bit of the wooden lid - just until he's got enough space to move. That's when Sam reaches down again, grabbing onto Gene's armpits as gently as he's able, and begins to pull him out.*

C'mon, c'mon... I'm getting you out, Gene, so don't, don't give up... Don't give up, please...!!

*Sam slips, curses, keeps going-- and there. They're out of the hole, both of them covered in soil now, but who the hell cares? Sam only has eyes for Gene's face, watching for a twitch, a sign of life, anything as he grasps his cheeks again.*

C'mon, breathe.... Breathe....!!!
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*Gene remains unresponsive, limp as Sam tries to maneuver him out of the makeshift coffin. Dirty and blood-covered he lays there in the dirt, skin white as a sheet and chest still, unmoving.

Even as Sam grasps his face and pleads, encourages.... Nothing.

......

Until Gene's heart thumps again. Harder.

... And again.

..... And then Gene's whole body spasms violently. He shoots up with a deep panicked gasp, the sound rough and painful. His bound hands fly up to grab the front of Sam's shirt, his eyes snap open and fix on Sam's red ones, swamped in terror and confusion.*
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*Oh god... Oh God, there's no response... Gene...*

... Gene...!!!

*Then, suddenly, a stronger thump-- another one--

And Gene rears up, his eyes suddenly wide, panic-filled, mirroring Sam's gaze, the breath he takes sounding laboured and agonised.

But he's alive.

Sam reacts reflexively, wrapping his arms around Gene and holding on as tightly as he dares, one hand shooting up to cup the back of Gene's head, the other supporting his back.*

You're alright, you're alright, I've got you-- you're okay, Gene, you're okay, I've got you, I've got you....!

*The words spills from Sam's lips, quavering with sheer emotion. Jesus Christ.... The relief.....!!!*
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*Chest heaving, Gene chokes and coughs against Sam's shirt, unable to get his lungs to work properly. They're out of sync, everything in his chest seeming to clash - an engine in which all the cogs are going at different speeds. He can't catch his breath!

It's a good three minutes of struggling and gulping before he finally takes one good deep breath, punctuated by that damned wheeze. He hiccups, then draws in another breath - and another.

The panic starting to subside into shock, Gene begins to tremble. His eyes are wide, but instead of seeing the forest in front of him, all he can see are those red eyes, burned into his mind. Red eyes he'd normally despise - resent for taking his loves ones away from him. But this time all he can feel at the sight of them is joy and relief. The vampire... It found him.... *
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*Sam keeps holding on as Gene gasps and chokes - it's all he can do. Hold Gene, be an anchor to keep him in the land of living. It's painful to listen to - the spasming of his lungs, the wheezing in his chest... something must be broken in there. And there's the smell of blood, from the cuts on Gene's head...

God, if he'd come here even a minute later...!

Sam grits his teeth and squeezes his eyes shut, rocking Gene gently, waiting patiently for his breathing to even out, to go back to normal, quietly encouraging him on...

... and there. Finally. With every more or less healthy breath Gene takes, a little bit of tension drains out of Sam. But then, he begins to feel Gene's tremors... it makes Sam pull away slightly, so he's able to look Gene in the eye. If Gene sees him, sees it's okay... that he's safe... hopefully that will help him calm down....!*

H-hey, hey...

*Sam's hand comes round to coup Gene's cheek, just to show him, it's real, he's safe....!*

It's okay now, you're okay... I've got you...
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*the red eyes once again fill Gene's vision, the soft but vibrant glow pulling him in. Focusing him. His breaths continue to come in shudders, but as he stares into Sam's eyes and feels the grounding effect of Sam's hand on his cheek, the gulps begin to slow. And gradually, Gene's breathing returns to a more regular level - no more hyperventilating. His heart is still pumping worryingly hard - but he's been deprived of oxygen. And now at last it has something it can push around his body.

The tension drains from Gene, his weight shifting back against Sam's arm. If it weren't there, he'd flop down into the dirt properly.

Voice rough and shaky, Gene coughs.*

S-Sam....?
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*Gene's calming down...! His heart is still beating hard and fast, but it's a strong rhythm now. Strong and determined to stay alive. It's the most beautiful sound Sam has ever heard.

His lips twitch into a desperately relieved smile for a moment, and he nods quickly, easily taking Gene's weight with one arm. In fact, he even props Gene up a little bit better - carefully, in case his suspicion of broken ribs proves to be true.*

Yeah, it's me... I've got you. It's over.

*He wants to say something else, but then Sam suddenly remembers something, his gaze shifting down - Gene's hands, they're still tied together. Those bastards....

Sam shifts slightly, his hand leaving Gene's cheek to raise his hands up instead. Then he leans in and bites down on the ropes, yanking his head back-- and the ropes snap, as if they were made of straw.*

There...

*That should be more comfortable now... but as Sam's eyes flick up to Gene's face again, there's a hint of worry. Hopefully that didn't spook Gene...!*
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*Gene watches numbly as Sam turns his attention downwards, to his bound hands. And even as Sam's fangs flash, the ropes parting easily, Gene isn't scared. Sam saved him. The vampire saved him.

He can hardly believe it.

His hands are cold and uncoordinated as they rise, hooking weakly in Sam's shirt front as if to prevent him from ever moving away.

Breathless, Gene blinks and looks down at the ground - the mud.

He never thought he'd see daylight again. The soil looks rich and moist, the grass green and colourful the air smells fresh. No more suffocating smell of death.

He looks back up at Sam again, dazed.*

H-How... How'd you even... Find me..?!
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*Sam's gazes flickers down to Gene's hands as they take hold of his shirt, his eyes widening a little with surprise, but Gene's words, breathless and slightly slurred, draw his attention back to Gene himself.

Sam's mouth opens, though he hesitates - that's a question with several answers, and none of them complete. Now isn't the time to go into how Morgan somehow knew about the entire operation and managed to get Johns to work for him, to get rid of Gene... and Sam can't bring himself to say out loud that he heard Gene's heart from below him, because that would bring back the absolute horror of that realisation.

Instead, all he can do is shift his free hand and gently place it on Gene's chest, right above his heart. The strong, slightly too fast thump-thump thump-thump reverberates through Sam, makes him smile shakily again. He can only hope that that'll be enough for Gene to understand...*
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*the touch, just above his thudding heart. Sam could hear him. Sense him even? Jesus christ... He gets it.

Gene closes his eyes and takes a deep, painful breath. He'd nod to let Sam know he understands... But he isn't going to move his head if he can help it. The blood caking his face is drying, sticky and dirt-crusted. If he moves, he fears his whole head will split open.

But there's something he has to do. The overwhelming need takes over, and before he knows it, drowning in love and gratitude and the absolute RELIEF of being alive and in Sam's arms... Gene's hands pull down weakly but hopefully with enough force that Sam follows his lead - and presses his lips to Sam's desperately. As though he's drowning once again.*
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*Even without Gene nodding, Sam somehow knows - Gene understands. The way he breathes, letting it go instead of insisting, it's as clear to Sam as if Gene had said it in as many words.

Then, something Sam didn't expect: the gentle tug. Sam blinks in surprise, and focused on Gene as he is, he has no choice but to go with it, their faces getting closer...

And Sam's eyes widen as he realises what's about to happen, a fraction of a second before Gene's lips meet his.

It's as if an electric current crashes through him. Suddenly, there's nothing in the world but the two of them, Gene's body pressed against Sam's, warm and alive. Sam breathes in reflexively through his nose, slowly as though time was slowing right down - and as he inhales, it's as if he's taking in Gene's essence. The warmth begins to spread into Sam's body, bringing with it a rush of sensations and sounds.

Pain first, a dull echo, in his head, his shoulder, his chest. Then, something Sam doesn't recognise, as though there's a constant electric undercurrent, coursing through him without pause... and finally.

Thump-thump, thump-thump

A steady thrum, a rhythm he'd recognise anywhere. Gene's heart... within Sam.

A soft moan escapes Sam as his eyes flutter closed, completely overwhelmed as he lets himself fall into the kiss, into the warmth, the sensations...

... the Bond.*
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*from the moment their lips touch, there's something different. Something Gene can't identify. A spark, unlike anything he's felt during a kiss before. It's as though his soul is extending through his body, through the space between them and into Sam's chest. An out-of-body experience that still leaves Gene rooted firmly in his own damaged shell, but also within Sam. There's an overwhelming sense of... Connection...

But to Gene's dismay, his tired lungs still need to breathe, and after what feels like a blissful eternity, Gene has to break away. Hand still curled in Sams shirt front, Gene pants wordlessly, blown away by what he's just experienced.*
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*Sam doesn't move for a moment, even after Gene pulls away, still completely caught up in the rush of sensations. He can't even tell where he ends and Gene begins, the borders blurred so thoroughly that it makes his head spin.

But then, he opens his eyes, and things are back to normal. Except, not entirely.

Sam feels... alive.

He gazes into Gene's eyes, utterly speechless. His own are blazing red, the colour intense like it's never been before, but at the same time, there's a softness that's completely new as well.

God, Gene... does he realise what he just did for Sam? What he just allowed to happen?

He wants to thank Gene, thank him with every fibre of his being, but the words don't come.

Maybe Gene will sense it either way.*
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*"Interesting."

Morgan has been standing silently in the shadows, watching with interest as Sam started his descent into despair at the sight of his friend on the brink of death - Sam in such pain - all because of this human. This weak, stupid human. This human Sam appears to have just kissed. He knew there was something between those two. There had to be some reason Hunt didn't just stake Sam in the beginning. So he steps out, right behind Sam, and speaks.

"You were supposed to have killed him."

At the sound of the voice, Gene's eyes snap open again, his body tensing up like a wound spring. Oh god, what... What's he doing here!?*
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*Just like Gene, that voice smacks Sam right out of that blissful place. He tightens his grip on Gene reflexively, pulling him in closer protectively. There's tension as well - not just his own, but Gene's as well. He knows it's Gene's fear he feels, not his own.

That is what makes Morgan's presence so unacceptable.

Sam hasn't moved so far. His gaze, however, has changed. The softness, the vulnerability, it's all gone. Instead there is fury.

Sam slowly turns his head, glancing back at Morgan, his eyes flashing aggressively. He remains silent, simply glaring at the other vampire. If he comes any closer...*
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*Gene stares in confusion at Morgan - he doesn't get it. Why is he here? Why...

Morgan looks the two of them up and down, taking in the blood all over Gene's face and Sam's proximity to it. That should have triggered an attack - The heightened emotion coupled with a weakened, vulnerable snack in his arms... He should have given in by now. And the other thing puzzling him is the strange aura around him. There's something about Sam that's changed. Something more intense about him. Maybe he can use this to his advantage.

"Maybe we could share. I'll take the top half... And I know you're interested in the bottom half, judging by the obscenity I've just seen."
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*!!!

Sam bristles physically, his eyes widening with unspeakable rage. How... How dare he....!!!!! His stance changes subtly, but significantly, his every muscle tense, ready to attack Morgan.

The words are out before he knows it, spoken with an intensity that almost makes them actually reverberate. This isn't Sam speaking, or the vampire - it's Sam, the vampire, protecting the most important person in the world.*

You come anywhere near us again, I'll rip you to shreds.
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*Morgan blinks, surprised. The energy coming from Sam... It's more than he's seen before... There's a certain feel to it... Like electricity.

Huh.... Could it be...? He's never seen it, only heard about it in legends - the possibility of some kind of soul-bond, a shared link between a vampire and a human...? Surely this can't be what he's witnessing. It takes too many impossibles, too many coincidences, too many perversions of vampiric nature.

But Morgan hasn't seen this kind of behaviour before. It's alien to him. He shakes his head, baffled and irritated.

"Be careful, Sam. You don't know who you're talking to."*
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*In response, Sam bares his fangs with a feral hiss, his features looking barely human for just one moment. And in that moment, Sam knows he could do it. He could rip Morgan apart, limb from limb, without remorse.

Anything, to protect Gene.*
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*That hiss... A sound vampires rarely produce. Only when pushed to the absolute limit - and only ever to protect themselves. Never to protect a walking bloodbag like Hunt.

It rattles Morgan, though he'd never admit it.

He fixes Sam with a dark stare - a promise that this isn't over.

"I see I'm intruding. Good luck trying to get your meatbag to safety before he dies of a brain haemorrhage. Until later."

And with that, Morgan retreats. Gene blinks, and in an instant Morgan is gone. He shudders, wincing as Morgan's words draw attention once again to the pounding headache splitting his brain and the stabbing feeling in his chest. Christ... That isn't really gonna happen is it? Can Morgan... Can Morgan hear the blood in his head or something?? He takes a shuddering breath, closing his eyes and raising a hand to touch at his forehead. This is like overload. The beating, the burial, the kiss, now Morgan... It's too much.*
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*Sam remains in this protective stance until he's sure that Morgan is gone, and they're alone. Only then does the tension drain away - and his attention is drawn back to Gene immediately. The injuries... Shit. Gene's headache is bleeding through to Sam, and there's that worrying stabbing sensation in his chest...

He needs to do something.

Without hesitation, Sam adjusts his grip on Gene, scooping him up with one arm supporting Gene's back, the other his legs - and as if he's as light as a kitten, Sam lifts Gene up as he gets to his feet.

Voice quiet again, he murmurs*

I'll get you home. You'll be alright.

*Because he sensed Gene's fear as well - the fear that Morgan's words were true. But Sam knows they weren't. Gene is injured, yes... But he'll be fine. Sam will fix him.*
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*Gene is completely unprepared for Sam's sudden change in posture - the way his body is suddenly in the air, hugged to Sam's chest... Sam's... Carrying him...? How...

... But it makes sense. Sam's strength... Gene must weigh nothing now. The thought hurts Gene's brain. But he's grateful all the same - there's no way he could walk all the way back to Johns's Base now. No way he could follow that terrifying walk back, not when he was so sure he was about to die.

Feeling helpless and weak, Gene can do nothing but remain limp, rest his battered head against Sam's arm and let himself be transported. Sam's words reassure him somewhat but he can't help raggedly whispering*

Must have... A full trifle of concussions after that. If... If y'know something, you'd... Better warn me...

*The bleeding has stopped, but Gene can't see himself. He doesn't know how bad the impact wounds on the sides of his head look - the pattern of knuckle duster welts, split skin. And with the way his whole head feels foggy and slow...

If I'm about to die of a brain haemorrhage, please just tell me now... *
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*It's a little disconcerting, having to remember that all these sensations and feelings, they're not just Sam's own... They're Gene's as well. Right now, Gene's pain, confusion, fear... And, yes, a good old concussion. It's no wonder, with those wounds... Sam catches a glimpse of something, a memory, distant as a dream - a glimpse of metal hitting skin and bone...

Sam strengthens his grip as well as his inner resolve. Gene will be fine. Sam knows it. His grip shifts just enough to allow for Gene to really lean against Sam, despite their difference in size and bulk. Allow him to feel how close they are now.

And with utter conviction, Sam repeats*

You'll be okay.

*And so he walks, carrying Gene away from this horrible place. He doesn't walk straight back to the barn, instead cutting through the woods so that they'll lead him straight back to the road, where he parked the car. It's quiet around them, save for the occasional sound of wildlife.*
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*those words... He wouldn't normally trust them. Not when he feels so physically and mentally broken. But something about Sam now, something that means that this time he trusts him completely. Sam says he'll be OK, then it's a fact. He'll be okay. The reassurance spreads warmth through his heart, makes his lungs relax just that little bit more, makes it just that little bit easier to breathe.

He swallows and whispers back, no smile on his pain-lined face, but at least the hint of an attempt at humour in his voice.*

OK... Smartypants...
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*Gene is relaxing... Thank God. Sam responds automatically, some of his tension fading as well. They'll be okay, the worst is over now... And now, there's the Bond. It means Sam can protect Gene, and Gene doesn't have to be afraid of him anymore.

Reassured by Gene's trust, Sam speeds up, but remaining mindful of not jostling Gene more than necessary. He can't risk upsetting that broken rib any further...

Soon they're out of the woods. The barn isn't far away, but Sam can't sense any life close to them.

That... That's worrying. Johns and his gang should still be in there, alive.

With renewed urgency, Sam makes his way over to the car. Opening the passenger door takes a little bit of maneuvering, but Sam manages after a few seconds.*

Alright, there we are...

*As gently as he possibly can, Sam lowers Gene down until his feet touch the ground. He's still supporting Gene's full weight, but Gene is too tall for Sam to just set him down inside the car - he'll have to try and sit down on his own...*
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*Gene's almost asleep by the time they reach the car, the adrenaline's seeped away, leaving him with nothing but his pain and a bone-deep exhaustion. So once he hears Sam's voice and feels himself tilting, Gene practically has to blink himself awake.

As his feet touch the ground he grunts - any movement of his torso seems to reignite a fire he's been trying to ignore. But it has to be done - he needs to get into the car. He takes hold of the back of Sam's jacket ready to help lower himself, but pauses. His fingers brush something hard protruding from Sam's lower back.

Confused, Gene murmurs.*

Did y'know... There's a knife in y'r back...?
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*Gene hesitates... And then, that question. Sam blinks, thrown off. A... Knife?

Keeping Gene supported with one arm, Sam reaches back with his other, trying to feel for something that surely can't be there... But like Gene, he comes up against something hard.

... What.

Sam takes hold of the handle and carefully pulls... And now there is something - definitely a feeling of something sliding out of his body. A few seconds later, he's holding the knife in his hand, a look of utter bafflement on his face.

How... How did he not notice that?*

... Uhm.
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*Gene's eyes widen as Sam holds the knife up - it's... Big. And suddenly Gene's realising belatedly how insane it is that Sam didn't even notice.

...Good thing he's invulnerable to that now... But even though Gene knows that, it doesn't erase the concern he feels. Awkwardly holding himself up with Sam's help, Gene tilts his head to look at Sam properly.*

Don't tell me... s'your new 'edgey' look...?
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*Sam returns Gene's look, the astonishment in his expression quickly becoming embarrassment. He didn't feel it - he does vaguely remember something hitting him at some point, but the fact that there was nothing beyond that... It's disconcerting, to say the least.

But before Sam's able to attempt to explain himself, Gene's pain bleeds over to him again. The broken ribs... He needs to sit down.

So Sam just shakes his head and nudges Gene towards the car, trying to prompt him to lower himself down. He'll take the knife with them, just to be safe, but his biggest concern right now is to get Gene home as soon as possible.*

C'mon.
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*Huh. Sam's bringing the knife....

... Okay.

Too tired and sore to make any further comment, Gene sucks in his breath and bends, body tensing up painfully as he tries with Sam's help to manoeuvre himself into the front seat.

Finally he makes it, huddling up with his arms loosely wrapped around his middle and his head laid back against the headrest. With the battering his brain had taken, the way his neck's taken the strain of the blows, it's a relief to be able to rest it back entirely.*
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*As Gene settles down, Sam doesn't remain idle, leaning in and over to strap him in properly. Then, after a bit of fumbling, Sam carefully reclines Gene's seat.

He's about to straighten up again, when their proximity makes Sam hesitate. They need to get away... But Gene's face is so close, the lines of exhaustion and trauma partly obscured by dried blood.

... Such a close call...

Sam's hand comes to rest against Gene's cheek before he knows it, simply resting there as he takes in the state of Gene.*
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*Gene's eyes are closed, everything within him telling to sleep, to just let himself drop into unconsciousness. He's exhausted to the point that his hands are trembling, loosely clutching his coat around himself.

As he breathes through his exhaustion, he can feel Sam fiddling about around him - fastening the seat belt over him loosely and reclining the seat gently. And then he feels the touch to his cheek - hands not as cold as he would have expected. Sluggishly, Gene's eyes blink open, his half-lidded gaze settling on Sam's.

.... Somehow the red tinge he sees there now feels almost... Comforting.

He swallows dryly, croaking softly.*

Wha's the matter...?
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*Sam's gaze is soft as he observes Gene's eyes open slowly - a motion he so nearly would never have been able to witness again...

And Gene doesn't seem scared by their proximity...

Following an urge, Sam leans in and gently presses his lips against Gene's forehead, lingering for a second. And even as sluggish and erratic as it is, the life still coursing through Gene is intoxicating. It makes Sam inhale, as though it's a scent he's able to take in.

But he knows they have to get away from here. So Sam pulls back, his hand stroking across Gene's skin before breaking contact. From there, he moves quickly; closing the door on Gene's side, getting into the driver's seat, and then Sam is already reversing and driving off, away from this horrible place. He's driving fast, faster than technically allowed, but he's still taking care not to jostle Gene too hard.*
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*Gene should be surprised when Sam leans down and kisses his forehead - but instead he only feels a rush of warmth. Of safety. His eyes close again with a small appreciative huff .

And suddenly it occurs to him - his face is still coated in blood. And Sam's lips... They were right there. And he didn't even seem to pause. There was no hint of temptation, no glint of a fang. Sam didn't even seem to taste the blood on his skin. That's... Incredible.

He blinks again as Sam closes the door, watching as he appears at the drivers side and slides in. From there, it's a fast but careful journey, Gene bracing himself through the painful but thankfully rare bumps in the road. Gene can almost sense Sam's care, the corners feeling urgent but well controlled and the straights fast and smooth.*
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*It probably doesn't take all too long to get back to Gene's, but Sam is very aware of the pain Gene is in. He just wants to be there already, to be able to take proper care of his... Partner...

Sam remains silent through the drive, letting Gene doze in the passenger seat, although he does glance over at his prone body more often than not. Every time, his budding worry is pacified... Gene is fine, he's still there. Still not terrified.

Good.

Finally, they're at the house. Sam kills the engine and gets out of the car in one smooth motion. He first runs up to the front door, unlocking and opening it. Only then does he move back to open Gene's door, leaning in to undo the belt without prompting.

And, without giving Gene a chance to protest, he scoops the man up in his arms once again, kicking the car door shut before carrying Gene inside and into the living room. It's finally time to properly look at Gene's injuries...

As gently as he can, Sam sets Gene down on the settee, kneeling on the ground next to him. Only then does he break the silence to softly ask*

... What did they do?

*Even as he speaks, his hand travels back up to Gene's, his fingers lightly touching the area close to one of the cuts. A large bruise is forming there already... In fact, there's barely a patch on Gene's face that isn't discoloured.*
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*Sam does well to pick Gene up before he can protest - because he was definitely bound to. Once he'd realised what Sam was about to do, anyway. But as it is he has no chance and hoping to God nobody can see, Gene relaxes into Sam's arms again. The motion sets off his ribs again, but the relief of being home is more at the forefront of Gene's mind than the pain. He can barely even believe he's here, even as Sam carries him through to the lounge.

By all accounts, Gene should be dead. He so nearly was. And if Sam hadn't found him...

He swallows, gritting his teeth as he tilts again, head coming to rest on the cushions and his body straightening out and stretching, the muscles in his chest rubbing over the cracked and broken structures underneath.

And then Sam's soft words...

... What they did...

Sam's finger lightly touches the large bruise forming around one of the cuts to his face, even the gentlest of touches sparking a flare of throbbing pain that spiderwebs down into his cheek. He flinches.*

Was... Was a knuckleduster... Feels like it split my bloody temple open...

.... They had me in a vice grip. Couldn't move to try and avoid it.
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*At Gene's flinch, Sam shies away as well - he didn't want to upset any of the injuries... Shit. He can even feel the aftershock of ghost touch himself, a faint echo... He instinctively knew that this would be the case, that he'd feel whatever Gene felt; having it actually happen, however, is quite another matter.

And what Gene is saying... It makes rage bubble up underneath the concern and relief.

Bastards... Fucking bastards. He should've--

Sam grits his teeth, focusing on Gene. He begins to unbutton Gene's shirt, mindful of the injury he knows lies beneath.*

... And this?

*Sam nods towards Gene's chest, not wanting to touch it directly - whatever they did, it feels even more serious than the head injuries...*
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*Gene can somehow sense that Sam feels it too, the residual pain now throbbing in waves through his face. And he's very aware of the movement around his chest, the shirt shifting as Sam unbuttons.

Shit...he remembers...

Voice thin, Gene replies.*

Kicks, at first... Then a wooden bat. S'what did the worst of it... Something snapped, m'pretty sure.

*If Sam takes his shirt off, christ... What explosion of pretty colours is he going to find underneath? His shoulder, too... He's going to look like a bloody rainbow under there... *
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*Sam is hyper-aware of Gene's discomfort... but he has to do this. He has to see.

He nods - there's definitely at least a couple of cracked, if not broken ribs...

Then, a flash-- his arms restricted, everything already throbbing, a sudden explosion of pain in his shoulder as metal collides with flesh--

Sam flinches, his motions grinding to a halt for a moment. He looks up, startled eyes meeting Gene's, before sliding down to Gene's shoulder. Through the fabric, he can't spot anything abnormal - it's swollen, yes, but... it doesn't look dislocated, and the centre of Gene's pain seems to be located in his chest...

... but it adds to that fury, lurking in the depth of his mind. The protectiveness. None of this should have happened...*
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*Gene watches Sam's expression change with confusion. Sam's startled look... What--

Then Sam's hand slides to his shoulder - the exact place the thick metal ridges smashed into his flesh. How... How did Sam know about that? Gene didn't tell him...

The area feels hot and swollen, but from the lack of dampness hopefully there's no mirroring of the wounds on his head. His shoulder hurts like hell, but he may have gotten off lightly with that one.

Feeling he has to offer an explanation, Gene mutters.*

Johns was fairly fond of his jewellery. Y'might be able to tell.
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*Sam remains silent for several seconds, his expression unreadable. First Gene was beaten, and then...

Sam isn't going to ask Gene to repeat it. He can put the rest of the story together - and he saw that glimpse, on his drive there.

He isn't going to make Gene live through that again.

Instead, Sam closes his eyes for a moment, before taking Gene's hands in his.*

... I'm sorry.

*For all of this happening. And that he wasn't able to prevent it. Sam means it with every fibre of his being. He can't erase what Gene went through, can't take the memories from him... But hopefully, the silent reassurance that it's over now, and that Sam is there for Gene, will help.*
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*Gene squeezes Sam's hand gently as it finds his own. But Sams words he's not ready for.

He understands the sentiment, but he doesn't want Sam to be sorry. Sam's the only reason Gene's alive right now, and God does he need Sam to know how grateful he is.*

Don't... Don't be bloody sorry. I'd still be--

*He'd still be in that box. Cold, tied up, unmoving. Suffocated underground in a coffin nailed shut. But he can't say it out loud. Sam knows what he was going to say.*

Christ... I don't even know if I was even still breathing.
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*Sam gets an overwhelming sense of Gene's gratitude even before his stammered words, and it makes him grasp Gene's hands that little bit more tightly.

Gene would he dead now, if Sam hadn't found him. He knows that. But the fact that it even got to that point... Sam finds it hard to forgive himself for that. If Morgan hadn't turned up, he would have had no idea...

He pushed the thought of Morgan out of his mind quickly. That... Monster doesn't deserve the attention, especially not now when Gene's wounds need to be tended to.

Sam lets go of Gene's hands and finally continues and finishes unbuttoning his shirt, slowly peeling it apart. As he does so, he softly says*

It shouldn't have happened in the first place.

... I shouldn't have let you do this.
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*If his head and neck weren't so sore, Gene would shake his head. Sam can't blame himself for this. It wasn't his call to make. *

Don't know what happened... One minute things are hunky dory, then the next--

*the next, things went to shit. What the hell happened? He remembers Morgan after he got out of the ground. Was it him...?

His stomach drops, too wrapped up in his revelation to take notice of Sam parting his shirt.*

Morgan did it. Must have. Bastard ratted me out. Blew my cover.
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*Sam's hands still once more, but only for a moment. Gene is right, of course... It was all Morgan's doing. To watch them both suffer, and to make Sam do the unthinkable.

He's now slowly pulling up Gene's vest, expression turning darker and darker as he reveals the bruised on the man's abdomen.*

It was him, yeah.

*Sam's eyes flare as he recalls Morgan's horrible comments, the implications... That, paired with the sight of what was done to Gene, makes the protectiveness flare up again to an almost painful degree. Suddenly, Sam wants nothing more than to take Gene and hide him away, somewhere no one will find either of them... Somewhere the world will just leave them alone...*
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*Shit... So he was right. Gene lets out a long, slow breath, the wheeze crackling away in the background.*

.... Bastard.

*suddenly aware of the fact that his middle is now exposed, Gene looks back up at Sam's face. Damn... If his expression is anything to go by it must look horrific.*

What... Don't like what y'see?
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*Sam glances up at Gene, his expression caught somewhere between fury over what Morgan caused, and horror over the sight presenting itself to him. Gene's ribs are nearly black with bruises, the damage clear to see.

It's hard to bear. Sam wants to make it better for Gene, right now, right this moment... But he knows he can't. Gene will have to bear the pain for a little bit longer...

He shakes his head in response to Gene's question, then gets up to his feet.*

Be back in a mo...

*Sam leaves the lounge, and comes back a few minutes later balancing several things - a bowl and a glass filled with water, a few small towels, a packet of painkillers and a first aid kit.

First things first - once Sam has set everything down on the sofa table, he pops out two of the pills and holds them up to Gene, the glass of water in his other hand.*

'Ere...
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*Huh.... His joke feel flat... But looking down at his own body he can see why. There are black bruises on both sides of his abdomen, over his ribs... And then there's that large, thick line of horrendous looking bruising, right over the lower section of his ribcage. And that's where the main source of pain is coming from. Damn, it looks horrible.

He keeps looking down at himself, not really playing much attention to Sam's brief leave of absence. God, it just hammers home how lucky he was - not only to survive the burial but also this beating. How hasn't he punctured a lung by now... How didn't those blows to the head damage his brain?

When Sam gets back, Gene snaps out of it - looks as though he's about to get a clean up. And not a moment too soon... The smell of blood and soil still clings to his skin, the dried blood still coating large areas of his face.

Gratefully he takes the glass and downs the tablets without even asking what they are.*
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*Sam takes the glass off Gene - those were the strongest painkillers he could find... hopefully they're going to do the trick. He'll clean Gene off as far as he's able to, and once the meds have kicked in, he'll move on to actually dressing the wounds.

Sam settles down on the edge of the sofa, the bowl of water in his lap and towels ready. He'll start with Gene's face... it's practically covered in dried blood and dirt, Gene's fringe all but caked with it.

His voice still remarkably soft, Sam mutters*

Tell me if it gets too much.

*Then he dunks the first towel into the water and reaches out, starting to gently wipe it over Gene's skin. The lower half of his face looks relatively unhurt (in comparison to the nasty cuts anyway), so it's probably best to get that out of the way first... The water is warm, so hopefully it'll feel comfortable for Gene...*
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*With the tablets making their way down, Gene feels another wave of tiredness overcome him. Pain relief. In twenty minutes or so he should at least start to feel some effect. Thank God.

He doesn't respond to Sam's comment, instead just steeling himself and holding still as Sam begins wiping the blood from the unhurt parts of his face.

So far so good.

With a wheeze, Gene asks something he's been wondering.*

What, uh.... What happened to Johns?
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*Sam stills in his motions at Gene's question. He honestly hadn't seen it coming - with Morgan's involvement, and his focus on Gene, Sam had already entirely forgotten about Johns and his gang. And at the time especially, Sam's only goal had been to find Gene...

He frowns a little, then continues to carefully remove the dried blood from Gene's face, moving up slowly as he goes. He'll need to disinfect those cuts too...*

... I shoved his face into a wall.

*Honesty is probably the best way forward here.*
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..... Right.

*strangely happy that Sam didn't lie to him, Gene leaves it there. The rest of them probably got the same, then. And hopefully, by the fact that Sam hasnt changed that means he managed not to kill them...?

Gene's face grows tighter as Sam moves upwards towards the biggest bruises and cuts - best to keep his mind off it...

Quietly he asks.*

How did you even find me??
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*Sam senses that this is getting even more uncomfortable for Gene, but it has to be done... He does his best to proceed gently, dabbing the towel softly against his skin. The cuts look... bad, to say the least. Sam spots a fresh droplet of blood as he works, and worry tightens his chest. Under normal circumstances, he would have brought Gene to a hospital to get him stitched up... but that wasn't an option.

As he discards this towel and continues with a fresh one, he responds*

Morgan showed up, told me where to find you...

*Sam's expression darkens again - the mere mention of Morgan sparks that primal fury within him.*

He was banking on my losing control. He thought I'd go and kill them all.

*And you, he adds mentally.*

So I drove there as fast as I could. Got the information I needed out of Johns, followed the trail into the woods.

*Here, Sam hesitates, resting the towel against Gene's temple to soak up all that blood.*

... I... I heard you. Your heart.

*It's still hard to say, even in the safety of Gene's home. Sam's voice goes slightly hoarse.*

... from below me.
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*God... So that's it... Morgan trying again to get Sam to kill. To kill HIM. And once again Sam resisted. Didn't even seem to react to the blood on Gene's face. And as Sam now dabs a fresh towel over the cuts on his forehead, he still isn't tempted. There's fresh blood seeping into the towel right under Sam's hand and he's still only staring at it with concern, not hunger.

Gene's so proud.

And so sorry that Sam is having to do this now. That he had to deal with this. That Morgan is doing this.

That Sam had to hear his heart, under the ground. That Sam had to... Actually... How did Sam even get him out...?*

... Y'heard me....

*christ... Gene doesn't remember any of this. Under the towel, his eyes drift closed.*

And you... I don't remember....
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*Sam has to pause again as a rush of emotions nearly overwhelms him and he blinks against the tears welling up in his eyes.

That... those are Gene's emotions... A strange sense of pride, but even more sorrow, regret, sympathy... Sam swallows hard. It's almost too much to bear.

It takes Sam a few moments until he's able to answer, and when he does, his voice is even rougher than before - even as he does his best to give Gene a wobbly smile.*

Had to dig you out, didn't I.

*He doesn't say that he did it with his bare hands. There's hardly any evidence left of his actions either, since he washed his hands before returning to Gene's side - however, the muddy hand prints all over Gene's clothes are still there.*
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*Gene can almost feel what Sam's hiding. Of course. Of course Sam had to dig with his hands. They'd have taken the shovels.

And even though Sam heals so fast...

Without realising what he's doing Gene lifts his arm and sluggishly takes hold of Sam's wrist, pulling it down so he can see Sam's palm.*
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*Sam blinks in surprise as Gene takes hold of his wrist and pulls it close to his face, inspecting his palm. He'd done his best to wash it as quickly and thoroughly as he could, so as to minimise the risk of Gene's wounds getting infected, but there's still a faint, yet distinct layer of dirt coating his hand. It's been around half an hour since Gene's rescue, so the cuts, superficial as they were, have more or less healed - but some are still there. Sam hasn't had any blood to drink in a while, after all.

Sam doesn't move, still somewhat stunned; not because he wasn't expecting Gene to care enough to check, but because Gene's touch is so... warm. For those precious few seconds, it's almost as if Sam can feel his own pulse, beating against Gene's fingers... that's how alive the touch makes him feel.*
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*Gene has to concentrate hard to see Sam's pale skin - the faint dirt residue, the healing cuts that should have disappeared by now. And there it is - evidence that Sam did hurt himself getting to get Gene out. Even if the wounds are superficial and fast healing... It hurts to know.

Gently he lets go of Sam's hand, his own slowly dropping back down to rest in his lap.

He sighs.*

Y'should... Find some blood.
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*The loss of contact aches briefly, but nowhere near as badly as it would have before the Bond was established. Gene's concern is touching, even though they both know that he's the one in dire need of being looked after right now.

So Sam simply smiles for a moment, continuing to wash the dirt and blood off Gene's skin.*

... I will.

*Once he's made sure Gene is fast asleep, clean and bandaged in his bed.

Sam sets down the towel now, leaning in to properly inspect the first cut. Now that he's cleaned away most of the grit and dried blood, the cut looks even nastier... Gene was right, it's a miracle he didn't sustained brain or even bone damage from those hits. Sam's fingers ghost over the skin close to the injury, and there's a faint spark somewhere deep within him. He knows how to fix this, though it'll take a little bit of time.

Satisfied that he'll be able to help Gene, Sam now moves on to cleaning the other half of his face, being extra careful around the angry bruises.*
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*Sam may not be off to get blood right now, but at least he's promised to get some. And Gene's in no position to force him to go any faster.

So he grunts his approval and closes his eyes again, teeth gritted as Sam pulls the towel away and leans in. But without comment, Sam moves on. Maybe it doesn't look so bad...?

As time ticks on and Sam continues to wipe the cloying blood away, Gene begins to feel sleepier and sleepier. The painkillers are finally kicking in, and the touches Sam makes that set off a fire before now merely feel a dull ache. His breathing starts to even out, the wheeze becoming quieter as his breaths become slower. The day has been absolutely exhausting. Traumatic. And now he's feeling the full effects of that. He was beaten. Buried alive. Dug up. Kissed Sam. And now here he is, draped over his own sofa, shirt undone with bloody towels around the place.

He has no energy left whatsoever.

Without the energy to even give Sam a verbal warning, eventually Gene slips into a peaceful sleep. This time his lips are pink and his face clean, heart strong and breaths regular. A stark difference to just an hour or so earlier.*
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*The silence settling between them is comfortable. Apart from the slight wheeze, Gene's breathing is even and strong, as is the beat of his heart. Those comforting sounds envelop Sam as he works, sliding into a light trance without even realising.

He does, however, notice the moment Gene falls asleep in earnest. It lends a different quality to his breathing. Sam, having just finished cleaning him up, pauses to really take Gene's appearance in.

... He could be dead right now. Can this even be called luck? Sam has no idea how he managed to save Gene... But somehow, he did.

And then Gene kissed him, completing the Bond.

Unable to help himself, Sam leans in until his nose is all but touching the soft skin underneath Gene's skin, and inhales deeply. Before the bond, he'd only ever been able to smell blood on Gene, along with whisky and smoke... But now, there's something more; something special. The scent imprints itself on Sam's mind, lulls him further into a comfortable state of mind.

Pacified like this, Sam begins to carefully undress Gene, tending to and disinfecting the injuries on his abdomen and shoulder. Those ribs are clearly broken... But Sam knows what to do.

He gently picks up Gene and carries him upstairs to the bedroom, where Sam sets him down on his bed and pulls the duvet up to cover him. He's aware enough to undress as well, and to rinse off the worst of the soil still clinging to him - and to down that packet of animal blood that he promised Gene.

And then, finally, Sam crawls under the blanket to join Gene. His motions are slow and careful, but determined. He wraps his arm over Gene's chest, pulling him in close. His other arm slides through under Gene's neck and behind his shoulder, completing the embrace.

And Christ, the skin-to-skin contact is... Intoxicating, to say the least. Sam feels himself growing sluggish, pulled in by the rhythmic sound of Gene's breathing. And the warmth... He can't remember a time when he felt this cozy. It's almost as though this isn't just physical heat - this is something that runs far deeper.

And now, he knows, the healing process will begin.

Sam's eyes slide closed, his face half buried in Gene's hair.

And for the first time since becoming a vampire, Sam truly rests. It could almost be called "sleep".*
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*Gene sleeps remarkably well for someone who's been beaten half to death and buried alive. If he'd stopped to think about it, Gene would have been sure he'd be racked with nightmares and unable to stand the dark. But something about Sam's precence calms all of that. He doesn't even twitch, not even as Sam dabs at his injuries, cleaning them and disinfecting. He doesn't even stir as Sam scoops him up again and carries him up the stairs.

And when Sam finally lays down beside Gene, curling up against him and holding him tight, Gene almost feels an extra warmth. Like Sam's body is still a source of heat. He feels... Peaceful.

Night becomes morning, and eventually, feeling like he's had the best sleep he's had in years, Gene wakes up.

Still sleepy and groggy, he sighs, pressing himself further back against Sam, his first thoughts being only of preserving this moment.*
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*With Gene sleeping so peacefully, Sam doesn't stir either. He remains in the same position through the night, curled protectively around his partner. It's not just that the proximity calms them both down; Sam knows instinctively that this is the one way he can help along Gene's physical recovery.

His mind focused on that, even in his comfortable state of mental rest, Sam remains down under even as Gene begins to wake up. His body reacts automatically, though, squeezing Gene that little bit closer in response to his sleepy nuzzle. Apart from that, however, Sam doesn't move; without the constant need for oxygen, his chest remains still.*
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*As the haze of sleep fades, Gene slowly begins to realise where he is and what's happening. And with that come the memories of the day before. Like water from a dripping tap the details return to him one by one.

His eyes slide open.

His breath hitches.

The room's too dark.

But the body behind him, the arms wrapped around him, the aura coming from him... They all stop the trauma from rushing back. If he was on his own, Gene would be scrabbling out of bed by now, breathing heavily. But something seems to control his emotional response, dampening it down to prevent him from spiraling.*
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*The hitch in Gene's breath is enough to pull Sam back to awareness. His eyes snap open, glowing dully red, and it takes him a moment to figure out what's going on, whose anxiety it is that woke him up.

It's not his own - it's Gene's.

That won't do.

Sam shifts, his arm sliding up Gene's chest, only to stroke down again. He pulls the man in even closer, one leg crossing over as though he's trying to envelope Gene completely. Sam's voice is a little rough, but nonetheless soft as he shushes Gene and whispers, Sam's mouth close to Gene's ear*

Sshhh you're okay... s'okay, you're safe...
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*Sam's hushed words have immediate effect. He remembers. He remembers Sam in the dirt, cradling him, making sure hes breathing. Sam saved him.

Gene takes a deep breath, completely forgetting about his rib - until he stops, chest expanded. A dull ache spreads across his lower ribcage... But that's it. Last time Gene breathed this deeply the pain was crippling. Confused again, Gene lets the air out slowly.

He should be curling up in pain....

But Sam's wrapped around him, the hushed tones of his voice like a blanket over fire, smothering it until it merely smoulders.*

... Sam...?
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*Oh good, Gene is settling down... the panic dissolving... satisfied, Sam closes his eyes again, nuzzling his nose against the nape of Gene's neck. He's ready to slip back into his trance... it's far too early, too soon to give up on this... Comfortably dazed as he is, the warmth of Gene's body enveloping him, Sam can't even properly tell where his body ends and Gene's begins.

But then, there's another small disturbance in that haze. Gene's voice, confused, mildly inquisitive...

Eyes remaining closed, Sam gives a small grunt.*

... mmh?
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*Gene hears Sam's grunt but doesn't respond right away - there's an odd mix of emotions and feelings going on right now, and he isn't sure what to make of them. From what he can remember, he should be absolutely battered. In pain from the very second he woke up. But he feels.... okay. Sore, but much better than he'd have expected to feel, considering. It's almost like the entire thing was a dream...

And if he starts questioning it, is he going to ruin this wonderful air of calm around the both of them? If he moves, tries to turn around, is he sudden'y going to 'wake up' again and be in agony? he doesn't understand.*

..... Wha' happened...
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*Sam's eyes blink open again slowly. Gene is still confused... and Sam can't quite tell why exactly. They're both fine, Gene is recovering nicely... Oh, maybe that's it.

Still hazy from the lovely, comforting warmth within and around him, Sam slurs slightly as he responds*

Patched you up, didn' I.

*He shifts again, stretching slightly before settling down once more, fitting his and Gene's bodies together almost perfectly. His hand finds Gene's and he threads their fingers together, squeezing gently.*

... s'okay. You're not dreaming.
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*'Patched him up'? Gene's hand tightens around Sam's right back, his fingers gripping on of their own accord.

it feels like Sam did more than that...

He frowns, noting the lack of searing pain across his face. There's only a dull ache and the pull of a healing cut. How doesn't this feel worse...?*

Well... y'did a bang up job.

Y'r not secretly a wizard as well as a vampire...?
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*Sam gives a little sigh, both of comfort and slight exasperation over Gene's questions. He's too hazy to really understand just how confusing and new this is for Gene, so he just mumbles*

Did a perfectly normal job.

*And with that, he closes his eyes again, ready to go back to that meditative state of mind, blanketed not just by the duvet, but Gene's presence as well.*
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*Sam doesn't understand - he didn't just do a perfectly normal job. He's done something! Something impossible.

Brow furrowed still, Gene lowers his free hand to gently press against his broken ribs. And again, there it is. Pain, for sure - but compared to yesterday...? It's impossible.*

No, no - You... You did something. Unless I've actually been asleep for a month, you've--

*Gene can't explain it. And Sam doesn't even seem fazed! Was this something to do with the vampire? That connection they had yesterday?*

I shouldn't even be able to bloody touch this! And last time I checked I had a double decker of a concussion.
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*Oh... oh. Well, that bursts Sam's bubble. He blinks his eyes open, more alert now than he was before, and feeling a pang of regret over having lost that feeling of comfort.

Gene still has his back turned to him... Sam wishes he could see his expression, despite the fact that he's able to clearly sense Gene's confusion. For a moment, fear creeps up on him. What if Gene, now that he's more awake and aware of what happened, doesn't... doesn't like it?

What if he rejects Sam again?

Sam swallows, trying to suppress those doubts. It won't happen. The fact that the Bond was established in the first place is proof that Gene's feelings are genuine... he won't reject Sam.

Still, there's a hint of trepidation in Sam's voice as he quietly says*

... it's the Bond.
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*unaware of Sam's sudden anxiety, Gene whispers a mirror of Sam's last word.*

The bond....

*Then... That spark they felt yesterday, that kiss... It really was as important as he'd thought. Something changed inside them both a that moment. Something that ties them together even tighter than before. Something that really does cause them to share more than feelings...

Gene definitely felt something inside him extend into Sam during that kiss. A part of his soul, if he's going to think about it in romantic terms. And so this bond, it must work the other way, too...

The vampire's effect on Gene must have healed him somehow? Partially, anyway. The realisation blows Gene's mind.

In response to the trepidation in Sam's voice, Gene gingerly starts to try and turn round. His head still hurts and his ribs still ache, but he shouldnt even be able to even move, let alone uncomfortably turn himself over.

After some stiff movements and a few pained grunts, Gene's face to face with Sam, one hand brushing through Sam's hair before resting on the back of his neck. Sam doesn't understand how amazing this is. All this time, and Gene had no idea this was even possible!*

Did you know this would happen??
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*Sam watches as Gene turns around, closely observing his body language. He can't quite decipher the emotions coming through to him... But Gene hasn't left yet, so...

Then, Sam's eyes widen a little as Gene's hand comes in contact with his hair, stroking through it. That... that's the first time since the kiss that Gene voluntarily touched him. And God, does it feel good. In fact, it's enough to pacify the nagging anxiety, enough to calm Sam right down, his eyes still red, but gaze softening. Gene isn't scared, isn't disgusted over being connected to a vampire in such an intimate way...

Though he isn't quite sure what exactly Gene is asking about, Sam will try to answer as accurately and honestly as possible, although the warmth emanating from Gene's palm against the back of his neck is making him want to close his eyes again.*

I knew I could help you heal.

... if you mean the Bond itself, though...

*Sam's brow furrows a little as he struggles to find the correct words*

... I... I knew there was something that... had to happen. Before you left.

*That's right, Sam had tried to make the connection... but Gene had rejected him, not knowing what exactly it was he stopped from happening...*
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*Sam knew he could help Gene heal? How did he know that!? Gene had no idea! What else can vampires do, in that case? All Gene's ever seen and heard them do is kill. Destroy. Not heal! The idea of a vampire healing a human woukd have made Gene laugh out loud until now.

He can hardly believe what he's hearing.

And the bond... That's another thing. That connection they share now... How is it even possible? There's so much he never knew!*

And even though I said no, y'still came and found me...
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*Gene's emotions are becoming clearer to Sam now - confusion, surprise, amazement... It makes Sam's mind reel somewhat, the connection becoming a little too intense, almost.

But the important thing is that Gene isn't shying away from it - to the contrary, he's trying to understand. That knowledge grounds Sam.

And those words... It's as though Gene thought Sam would have just... Not turned up.

Sam's lips twitch into a sad little smile. Gene probably thought it would be the vampire who might have kept Sam from helping him.*

... Of course. How could I not?

*He hesitates for a moment, again having to work out what to say so as to make sense*

... My... The way I feel about you is... It's prerequisite for the Bond. It doesn't just... Happen.

*Another pause, Sam's voice dropping down another notch as he mumbles*

... And it has to be mutual.
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*It has to be mutual... then Sam'll have no doubt. Gene feels the same way about him too. If they both have to feel the same for the bond to establish then there's no point in lying.*

S'pose there's no point in pretending I hate your guts then, eh? If it has to be mutual...

*Gene huffs a little, a small fleeting smile touching his lips.*

Thought it felt like more than a peck on the lips.

Never had any idea....

*He never knew about this. This ability that vampires have. Do all vampires have it? He's certainly never seen it. The thought that vampires are capable of love? It seemed so absurd.*
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*Another smile flits across Sam's face, equally relieved and insecure. Funny, even though he can tell that Gene's feelings for him are indeed genuine, his brain still hasn't let go of the doubts. Especially Gene's last words... How is that sentence going to end...?*

... Never had any idea... Of what?

*Sam has an idea of where Gene was going with that, but... He needs to hear it. Hear and see that Gene is accepting him completely...*
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*Gene knows he's not explaining himself at all well, but God... He feels overwhelmed, with everything.*

Never knew vampires could... Feel anything. Anything that wasn't a drive to kill or murder, anyway.

You... The vampire... S'this... Both of you? The bond? How does the vampire feel 'bout this?
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*Sam blinks, taken aback. Gene... shit, he should've known. He still considers 'the vampire' to be something entirely separate... and, well, Sam never really said anything to correct that assumption. Partly because Sam didn't understand himself, really, and partly... because he'd been scared that Gene would completely lose trust in him. He hates vampires, after all, and with good reason.

... but it still hurts - knowing that Gene thought vampires were incapable of feeling anything other than the drive to kill - makes something bubble up within him.

Sam blinks again, and there's a subtle change within him. His gaze, red as ever, is more guarded now. He doesn't move a muscle, his and Gene's nose almost touching. But with their connection now, Gene will probably sense it - Sam is alert. Ready to back up, if he needs to.

Not ready to attack, though.

After a few seconds of silence, Sam quietly says*

... there's only me.
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*Indeed, Gene does feel Sam's sudden defensiveness. And he doesn't want it - he didn't mean to cause it. After what Sam did, and the vampire even, saving him from certain death... The last thing he wants is to upset Sam.

But even though he gets it better now, Gene still doesn't have a full grasp on how this works. Sam and the vampire. He doesn't know what it's like. All he can do is ask.*

... But... You're...

There's no separation?
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*Oh... That's new. Gene must have noticed the shift, but he isn't clamming up or getting aggressive. And he hasn't... He hasn't moved away from Sam. His hand is still there, at the back of his neck.

There's an irrational rush of relief.

Sam's gaze softens slightly, though he's still keeping his guard up. However, Gene deserves and honest answer to an honest question.*

We don't... Invade. There's a little part in your brain...

*Sam moves, slowly shifting his hand until he's able to lightly tap his index finger against Gene's forehead*

... which we wake up and strengthen. That's all.
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*Gene blinks. The way Sam's talking now... it sounds like the vampire...

The vampire's here now, in Sam's body, not flinching at the soft touch of Gene's hand over the back of his neck? He'd have expected it to move, maybe...*

So... All those vampires I've seen... rippin' people to shreds like wet paper bags... they... They can still feel human emotions?

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*This balance they seem to have struck... It feels so fragile to Sam. He's expecting Gene to bolt, any moment now - just like Gene is expecting him to do... Something.

But here they both are. And Gene seems... Curious, for lack of a better word. It makes Sam feel as though he's mentally holding his breath.*

... Yes.
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*Gene wasn't sure what answer he was expecting, or whether the truth helps or not. Sam is the first one he's ever seen to have retained his human side - so if the others can all still feel human emotions then...*

...Then... Why do they look so happy when they're--

*How can they still feel like humans do, but cruelly kill so many?*
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*If Gene was going to ask any question, Sam knew it was going to be this one. He holds Gene's gaze, his expression close to unreadable.

He knows Gene won't like this answer.*

Because it's easier.

We need the blood - there's no way around it. We'll always kill to get what we need.

*Sam pauses, considering his next words*

... so you either embrace it, or it destroys you. There is no other option.

*As he says it, his mind flashes back to those moments when he'd thought of ending this whole thing. That moment when he'd been stood in Gene's room, right there, the stake touching his chest...*
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*Gene's face twitches. He'd thought as much. Self preservation. Though that doesn't make this whole thing any easier. If he starts seeing the vampires as victims, what can he do? Granted he hasn't gone on a patrol for a while, but since Sam. But every night he's not out there taking down monsters, that's another night people'll be taken and fed on.*

...There is another option. You're living proof. Well... Almost living.
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*Sam gives a wry huff, breaking eye contact for a moment as he mutters*

Not everyone has a crazy, failed vampire hunter looking out for them.

*Though the words sound harsh, Sam's tone of voice is not. And he knows that the tender feeling of gratitude welling up within him won't go unnoticed either. It's a bit annoying... but only a bit. Mostly it's... nice.*
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*Despite the soft tone of Sam's voice, Gene can't stop his bottom lip pouting out at that comment. But he knows Sam was joking, so he makes sure to raise a wry eyebrow in response.*

'Failed'? Bit harsh - was doin' alright until you flopped onto my doorstep.

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*Sam's lips twitch into a smile then - not the typical cruel or cynical vampire version, but a genuine smile.*

If you say so.

*He falls silent for a moment, expression growing sober again as he searches Gene's face. To think that they've gone from that night, when Sam could have killed Gene, to... To this.

Softly, Sam murmurs*

... Do you have any idea how unlikely this is?

*As he speaks, Sam's hand moves - very carefully, as if giving Gene the chance to stop him - until it rests lightly against Gene's chest, just enough for Sam to be able to feel the strong beat of his partner's heart.*
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*Breathless with the intimacy of the gesture and the shared realisation of how rare this is, Gene half-whispers.*

Unlikely? S'bloody impossible, but here we are.

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*Sam can't help but smile at this. It seems like Gene is beginning to understand that "the vampire" doesn't exist as a separate entity... And he's accepting it.

So Sam should begin to open up about this a bit more as well, to honour Gene's blossoming trust.*

Here we are indeed.

*Sam flattens his palm properly, feeling Gene's heart pulsing through him. It's such an incredible sensation...

Sam's eyes skide half closed, but he manages to stop himself from properly going into a zone. His voice sounds a bit... Sleepy and distant, though as he says*

You should know that it isn't just my regeneration we share now. I feel your pain, and you could end up feeling some of mine.

*But he'll make sure it never comes to that.*
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*Jesus, really? They can feel each other's pain as well? He'd already gathered that they were tuned into each other's emotions but... it's almost like they're sharing a soul. Which wouldn't be far off what Gene felt was happening during that kiss.*

Uh huh...

*Sam seems to be slipping into some kind of sleepy haze - it's kind of hypnotising to watch, and Gene can feel the effects bleeding through into him. it's almost as though his own heart starts beating slower, more relaxed.*

Hmm. Better make sure y'don't end up sittin' on a stake by accident, then...
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*Sam gives an amused little huff.*

Mm hmm.

The effect wears off with distance.

*But right now, with how close they are... Sam is finding it hard again to differentiate between his and Gene's emotions and sensations. The beat of his heart is calming, hypnotising... Sam could listen to it all day...

... But he wants to tell Gene more. He needs Gene to understand the full consequences of this bond they share now. The gift Gene has given him. So he continues to speak, his voice low. *

... My bloodlust will be much harder to trigger from now on. It's life we crave... And you've given that to me. Blood is nothing compared to... To this.

*Sam's voice breaks up a little on those last few words, his hand pressing against Gene's chest. He wonders if Gene realised even before Sam told him... Really, Gene gave him so much in that moment. More than Sam thought he would ever get in this new life of his.*
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*God, the way Sam's talking... Gene's only starting to realise just how much of an effect this has had on his partner. The fact that he isn't even worried so much about bloodlust now? That's incredible! And an enormous relief for Gene himself. Now they can be closer without there being as much danger, to either of them.

And the way Sam explains it - like Gene's given him life - that hits him right in the heart. He's managed to give Sam a little piece of life back, and god, that's wonderful to hear. And all through a kiss...

Gene's eyes sparkle with mischief.*

Knew my prowess was legendary, but you've just boosted my ego to a whole new height.
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