Narnia drabble: Like Bitter Wine [Caspian/Edmund, general]
Title: Like Bitter Wine Author: celandineb Fandom: Narnia Pairing: Caspian/Edmund Rating: general Summary: Edmund knew it would end, but he didn't expect to see it happen. Note: For realpestilence who wanted Caspian/Edmund, restraints, jealousy, claiming.
Edmund knew that one day Caspian would have to marry. They had discussed the matter; indeed as a king himself Edmund acknowledged that a secure succession was necessary.
He had not, though, expected he would ever meet Caspian's bride, and a sharp jealousy struck through him when Ramandu's daughter spoke with Caspian. It took great restraint to conceal his feelings until they had left the island and continued sailing east.
That night Edmund demanded Caspian claim him with a vehemence that surprised them both. Afterward he could not speak, only touch Caspian and kiss him, foreknowledge bitter in his throat.