The First Night [R-18] (Germany and N. Italy only)

Ludwig didn't interrupted Feliciano's sleepy words, just run his hand lightly through his lover's hair as he listened to the other's words. Usually Ludwig would blush and order the other to stop talking such a nonsense, but right now he felt satisfied and tired himself. The day went well and everything worked out the way it was planned and supposed to be. How could he now forbid Feliciano to praise him a little bit?

"Shh..." Finally Ludwig cut the other off with a brief kiss onto his lips. "I think it is enough for today." He sat back, putting the bowl with warm water and the towel down next to the bottle of champagne. "The day was long and so was the night."

Ludwig moved to carefully blow out the candles around the bed as his glance fell onto the beautiful white dress that was thrown carelessly onto the floor. "We should catch a few hours of sleep so we are rested when we move later today." Ludwig slipped from the bed against his own will and picked up the dress to stroke a few crinkles out of the silky fabric. Then he draped it gently over the dresser. It would be a shame to let that pretty dress lay on the floor all and get spoiled this way.

Then he blew out the last candle and joined Feliciano on the bed again, tugging the blanket over their lower bodies. "Though I think we can also sleep on the plane..." Ludwig settled down next to his lover, wrapping his arms around him to pull him into a gentle embrace. Then he nuzzled his nose into the other's hair, breathing in deep. "I love you..." With these words Ludwig did shut up talking for tonight.

A sleepy whine escaped the brunet as Ludwig got up from the bed to straighten up the room, upset that his lover was leaving him again for silly things.

As soon as Ludwig returned to the bed, Feliciano wrapped his arms around his chest, burying his face into the blond's warm skin. "Mmkay, Ludwig...sleep sounds good..." The Italian was honestly already half-asleep; despite his best effort and his wants to stay awake just a little bit longer to enjoy the light and loving feeling that had lifted his heart, Feliciano was just too weak to resist the call of sleep.

"Buona notte, Ludwig...ti amo, I love you..." Another small kiss was placed against the blond's chest as the Italian snuggled closer to the warmth, curling against his lover and smiling. "Ve...and then I can see you when I wake up...and we can eat a delicious breakfast...and then there's two weeks all to ourselves...sono felice..."

The words grew more slurred and murmured as Feliciano began to drift off to sleep, smiling brightly even in his dreams.

Ludwig couldn't recall many times he felt peaceful and at ease, he was a soldier in heart, a protector who was always on guard, never really letting his own self shine through his stern shell. But moments like this drew him out of reality, filling his mind with the bliss of the knowledge that he had someone special just for himself. Who loved him back with the same intensity. Sometimes Ludwig thought he would never be worth the amount of love he got from Feliciano.

Feliciano's soft breathing flew over Ludwig's chest and he watched his lover sleep, forcing himself to keep his eyes open, even if sleep was also calling for him. He reached up and trailed his fingers gently through his lover's soft, brunette hair, enjoying the sensation. Stopping his motion he held his hand still and watched the glimmer of his ring shine through the shades of Feliciano's brown locks. Ludwig needed to get used to wearing this prove of their love. The golden band around his finger seemed so lithe and smooth, almost not fitting compared to his gross hands.

Ludwig took a deep breath and nuzzled his nose into Feliciano's hair, pulling him closer as he finally allowed himself to close his eyes and drift off to sleep with the others delicious scent filling all his senses.