Roman Holiday Characters: Serenus, Tybalt Summary: Serenus decides it's time for a holiday.
It had been long time - too long, in Serenus' estimation - since he and Tybalt had enjoyed a little private time, much less taken a holiday, and with Gaius and Regulus living with them, it was easier to arrange some free time. Or rather, to foist the twins on their uncles and run off for a couple of days.
It had been too long since Serenus had returned home as well, although he didn't want to pay a visit to his home village because they wouldn't have a moment of private time if they went there; instead, he booked a room at a hotel in the Wizarding Quarter of Rome and had their bags all packed and ready to go as soon as Tybalt arrived home from work.
He kissed the twins good-bye and left them in their uncles' capable hands, and he carried the luggage to the parlor and stood waiting eagerly in front of the fireplace for Tybalt to get home.
The day had been a good one, and Tybalt was pleased that he'd managed to close a case with a successful arrest. Too often Aurors had difficult apprehending people who broke the law, but this time luck had been on their side, and a wizard who was using Dark magic to coerce Muggles into doing his bidding was brought to justice.
The paperwork was even finished, and he waved jauntily to Moody and smiled in response to the scowl he received. He made his way to the Floo, eager to be home with Serenus and the twins; his family was his real reward for doing his job, and every day, he looked forward with anticipation to returning to his loved ones.
In mere moments, he was stepping out of the fireplace at Azoth House, and he smiled as he found Serenus waiting for him. "Perfect timing!" he grinned, pulling Serenus into his arms and kissing him soundly. His hands moved down to Serenus' hips, and he held Serenus closely, enjoying the kiss and the feeling of Serenus' body against him. When he pulled back, he nuzzled Serenus' nose. "Hi, honey. I'm home!"
"Hello, darling," Serenus replied, amusement lacing his voice, and he wound his arms around Tybalt, pressing close against him. "How was your day? I hope it didn't leave you too tired for a little adventure."
"My day was good," Tybalt said, tilting his head to one side, his eyes alight with curiosity. "And I'm not tired at all, so adventure sounds intriguing. Adventure with you sounds even better. What do you have in mind? Have the twins hidden something? Or has Wooster gone missing?"
Drawing back, Serenus gestured to the luggage and grinned, his eyes alight with anticipation. "No, this isn't a domestic adventure. This is an adventure with me. I thought it's been too long since we've had any time away, just the two of us, and I made plans. Gaius and Regulus are going to watch the twins for us, and we're going to Rome for a couple of days. How does that sound?" he asked, his expression hopeful.
Tybalt looked over, seeing the suitcases, and he grinned widely, picking Serenus up by the waist and spinning him around. "Are you kidding? Turning down a chance to go anywhere with you alone for a few days? Do you think I'm mad? It sounds wonderful!" He sat Serenus back on his feet and hugged him breathless, his blue eyes alight with happiness. "You're brilliant, my love. I can't think of anything I'd like more than going away with you. Rome would be wonderful, but I'd even settle for Antarctica, so long as there was a bed. I'd even forgo blankets if I had to; we could always cuddle to keep warm."
Laughing, Serenus returned the enthusiastic embrace, pleased that Tybalt liked his plan. After the unsettling news about Severus' letter and all the furor surrounding Gaius' whirlwind romance, Serenus was ready for some time away to unwind and enjoy Tybalt's company without interruptions or distractions for a little while.
"No, I wouldn't like the Antarctica, even with cuddling," he replied playfully. "It would be too cold to enjoy being naked, and that wouldn't do, so I chose a milder climate. Besides, I'd like to explore Rome with you. It's always been one of my favorite cities, and I haven't been there in far too long."
"Then I look forward to it even more," Tybalt said, bending his head to steal another quick kiss. "Well then, should I say goodbye to the boys or let them be, if they're quiet and content? I'm not averse to sneaking out, so long as you kissed them for me. It's almost like we'd be playing hookie."
"I gave them a kiss from their daddy," Serenus assured him, giving him a little squeeze. "It's probably best if we sneak out now while they're occupied so there aren't any tearful farewells that might make us feel too guilty to leave!"
"Right!" With a final hug, Tybalt released Serenus, then moved to pick up the bags, hefting them easily. "Good grief," he said, pretending to stagger under the weight. "What have you got in here? Dare I hope it's handcuff and paddles?"
"Well, I did want to be prepared," Serenus said, glancing at Tybalt coyly. As a matter of fact, he did have a couple of toys tucked away in his suitcase since they would have leisurely hours to play in bed if they wanted to, which was a luxury they didn't often have at home. He drew his wand and wrapped one arm securely around Tybalt's waist. "I thought we would Apparate. If you're ready?"
Tybalt's eyes gleamed. "More than ready," he said, snuggling as tightly as he could against Serenus' side. "Let's go!"
Five minutes later, they were at their hotel, and Serenus chatted cheerfully with the concierge in Italian as they checked in and had their luggage taken up to their room. Once they were in their room with the door closed behind them, he pocketed the key he had been given and turned to Tybalt, already feeling more relaxed. "What would you like to do first? Rome or me?" he asked cheekily.
Tybalt turned around, approving of the hotel room, then faced Serenus again, answering the teasing look with a wicked one of his own. "Oh, now that's such a hard decision," he said, prowling toward Serenus with a predatory roll of his hips. "An ancient city full of wonders or the sexiest man alive... Hmmm... Why don't you try to convince me which I should choose?"
Serenus watched Tybalt approach and licked his lips, certain he didn't really need to do much convincing at all. Lifting the hem of his jumper, he pulled it over his head and tossed it carelessly aside, and he unfastened the top button of his jeans, cocking his hip as he gazed at Tybalt with banked heat in his eyes. "Does this offer any motivation?" he asked, his tone one offaux-innocence.
It would have taken a much stronger man than Tybalt to resist such a compelling invitation, and Tybalt had no desire to resist at all. "Yes!" he growled, closing the distance and pulling Serenus into his arms, bending his head to kiss him with swiftly mounting hunger. He ran his hands over the warm, bare skin of Serenus' back greedily, wanting to feel every inch of Serenus' silken skin. He ran his tongue over Serenus' lips, entreating entry, wanting to taste Serenus asthoroughly as he wanted to touch.
Moaning, Serenus parted his lips willingly and wound his arms around Tybalt's neck, responding to the kiss with greedy hunger as he arched against Tybalt's roaming hands. It had been such a long time since they'd been able to touch and explore at their leisure, and he wanted to savor every moment of it.
Tybalt didn't hesitate to deepen the kiss, sliding his tongue between Serenus' lips, kissing Serenus exactly as he knew Serenus liked to be kissed, enjoying the opportunity to take his time and knowing that no one was going to interrupt them for once. He slid his hands under the loosened waistband of Serenus' jeans, snugging them against the delectable curve of Serenus' arse and squeezing. Serenus tasted sweet, and Tybalt let his senses be filled with his husband's familiar scent and feel, moaning softly into Serenus' mouth as pleasure built along with his hunger.
Chuckling into the kiss, Serenus wriggled against Tybalt's hands as he surrendered to the kiss, happy to let it continue slow and deep; he could feel arousal kindling within him, fueled by Tybalt's moans, and he all but melted against Tybalt, glad and grateful to be right where he was at that moment.
"You're overdressed," he murmured against Tybalt's lips, nipping at Tybalt's full bottom lip. "You need to catch up with me."
"Mmm... you're right," Tybalt replied, his voice husky and deep. He removed his hands from Serenus' skin with a touch of regret, only the knowledge that soon they would be naked and entwined giving him the impetus to do it. He lifted the hem of his own jumper, stripping it off over his head in a swift movement, then stepped out of his shoes, kicking them away before moving his hands to the fastenings of his own jeans. "I'm caught up," he said, his eyes dark with desire. "Do you want to see more? Or would you like to touch what belongs to you?"
A predatory smile curved Serenus' lips as he splayed his hands on Tybalt's chest and smoothed his palms up and down the length of Tybalt's torso,re-familiarizing himself with the beloved planes and angles of Tybalt's body. "Touching is good," he said, smirking as he slid his hands up to tease and tweak Tybalt's nipples with increasing roughness. "What do you think? Should I keep on touching?"
Tybalt gasped as Serenus' fingers tormented his nipples, sending jolts of need down his spine. "You're wicked," he growled, his toes curling into the thick carpet, and he caught Serenus around the waist, pulling him close and tight so that he could savor the slide of bare skin against bare skin. "Touch all you'd like. I'm going to taste." Dipping his head, Tybalt licked a trail up the side of Serenus' neck, then bit down just below Serenus' ear, giving a playful growl as he worried the skin gently.
The feel of Tybalt's teeth on his neck sent a jolt of pure, raw need zinging through Serenus, and he gasped and clung to Tybalt's shoulders, his knees going wobbly at the onslaught. Tipping his chin up, he offered better access, his breath hitching as his arousal flared higher. He had to do something before he melted into a puddle right there on the floor, and so he renewed his teasing, tugging and tormenting Tybalt's nipples harder before sliding one hand lower and delving beneath the waistband of Tybalt's jeans. If Tybalt wanted him to touch, he most certainly would!
Serenus seemed determined to drive Tybalt completely mad, and he was close to succeeding. Tybalt's heart was pounding, and his skin became flushed and damp as desire mounted, making him ache for more contact. "Evil man," he groaned, lifting his head and staring down into Serenus' eyes. "I think I'm going to have to take drastic measures."
Moving swiftly, Tybalt stooped and wrapped his arms around Serenus' hips, lifting him off the floor and turning toward the bed. When he reached the edge, he let go, dropping Serenus onto the mattress before pouncing on top of him and pinning him down. "Now who has the upper hand?" he asked, before lowering his head and latching his mouth onto one of Serenus' nipples, lapping and sucking at it in payback.
Letting out a soft cry, Serenus arched up, seeking more, and he wrapped his legs around Tybalt's hips, capturing him in return. "You do," he moaned, his body aching with a need only Tybalt could satisfy. "You have the upper hand. You can have anything you want!"
The sound of need in Serenus' voice gave Tybalt a sense of fierce satisfaction, and he chuckled, determined to drive Serenus crazy. He continued to nip at Serenus' skin, then raised his head and licked his lips. "Anything?" he asked, his eyes gleaming with wicked glee. Then he lowered his head again and began licking and kissing his way down Serenus' body, savoring every inch of smooth skin, exploring the bumps of Serenus' ribs and then dipping his tongue into Serenus' navel. His fingers worked at the fly of Serenus' jeans, slipping it down, and then he grasped both jeans and underpants, shoving them down past Serenus' hips.
"Well, Mr. Snape, what have we here?" he asked with a throaty purr, before lowering his head and taking Serenus' hard length between his lips, offering Serenus the pleasure of his mouth.
A throaty groan escaped Serenus as he buried his fingers in Tybalt's hair; he closed his eyes and tossed his head back, lost in the heated pleasure of Tybalt's mouth and rapidly growing mindless with need. He moaned and writhed helplessly, the tension in his body coiling ever tighter.
"Please... more, please... I need you..." he pleaded.
Tybalt couldn't resist Serenus' imploring tone; reaching back, he removed his wand from his pocket, then released Serenus with a last lick. "And I need you," he replied, before banishing the rest of their clothes and murmuring the spells to prepare Serenus. He kissed his way back up Serenus' body, the poised over him, lifting Serenus' hips with his hands and smiling at him with a mixture of love and desire. "All mine," he murmured, then slid his hips forward slowly, claiming Serenus in one long, smooth thrust, filling him and savoring the sensation of being enveloped in Serenus' tight, hot body.
"Yes, yours," Serenus replied, gazing up at Tybalt with love in his eyes as he welcomed Tybalt eagerly. Sliding his arms around Tybalt's shoulders, he held on tight and rocked his hips up to send Tybalt even deeper, the sensation making him gasp and bite his lip with pleasure. "Whatever you want, whatever you need... take it... take me!"
"With pleasure," Tybalt groaned. Sliding a hand between their bodies, he began to stroke Serenus as he moved, thrusting slowly, claiming Serenus' body completely. It felt wonderful, fantastic, and he couldn't hold himself back, moving faster, his hand stroking Serenus in counterpoint. "Let me see you, my love... Let me please you in every way."
As wound up as he was, it didn't take long for Serenus to snap completely, driven over the edge by the dual torment of Tybalt stroking him and claiming him; he chanted Tybalt's name in a litany as he unraveled completely beneath Tybalt, letting Tybalt see the ecstasy in his face and every line of his body.
Even after the intense pleasure abated, he continued to move with Tybalt, and he slid his hands down the length of Tybalt's back, stroking his hot, damp skin. "Your turn," he murmured, resting his hands on Tybalt's arse and urging him on. "Show me how much you need me."
"So much... Need you so much," Tybalt gasped, the sight of Serenus' face in the throes of release almost enough to send him over the edge as well. He held on, urging Serenus on through his pleasure. Then he groaned, giving in to Serenus' urging, driving deep into the welcoming heat of Serenus' body. It only took a few moments until he, too, went soaring over the edge, crying out Serenus' name as he shattered into a million fragments of pure ecstasy.
When he could finally draw breath again, Tybalt smiled, moving to one side and pulling Serenus into his arms. He stroked one hand over Serenus back, unable to get enough of the feel of Serenus' skin. "Love you so much," he murmured, pressing his lips against Serenus' temple and holding him tightly.
"Mmm...." Serenus hummed with pleasure, a sated smile curving his lips. "Love you too," he murmured, winding his arms around Tybalt and tangling their legs. "That was perfect, and I didn't even unpack the toys yet."
"There will be time for toys later," Tybalt promised, feeling his limbs grow heavy as he enjoyed the peaceful contentment in the aftermath. "Time for Italian food and sight seeing, and then more shagging. Mmmm ... and cuddling. Did I tell you you were brilliant? This is the best idea ever. Days of nothing but my Serenus all to myself."
"And I get my Tybalt all to myself." Serenus nuzzled Tybalt's cheek affectionately as he nestled as close as possible. "We needed this, I think. All the more if we still intend to try expanding our brood in a couple of months. January isn't that far off, you know."
"Oh, yes, I know," Tybalt replied, groping for his wand. He found it, then murmured a cleaning charm and one to summon the duvet up to cover them. He tucked it in around Serenus' body, making certain Serenus was warm and covered. "You'll get your birthday wish, if I have anything to say about it. Even if it takes lots and lots of practice. But in the meantime, I think you're right: we needed some alone time. It might be over a year before we get the chance again."
Turning his head, Tybalt kissed Serenus gently. "So where would you like to go to dinner? Once we can walk, that is. Thank goodness the Italians eat late, since it might take us a while to find the strength to get out of this bed. Although I suppose there is always room service, if you decide that you'd rather play with toys this evening."
Serenus returned the gentle kiss and reached out to stroke Tybalt's cheek tenderly. "I know of several cozy little restaurants we could go to. One in particular serves the bestalfredo you'll ever taste. Why don't we take a nap? When we wake up, we can go for a walk, I can show you some of the sights, and we can enjoy the romance of Rome after dark before we go to dinner."
"I'm enjoying the romance of Rome before dinner, too," Tybalt replied, leaning into the caress. "Anything you want, my darling. Anything at all." He yawned widely, then snuggled down with a drowsy murmur. "Love you. Lots and lots."
"Love you too," Serenus murmured, stroking Tybalt's hair soothingly even as he too settled in comfortably. "Lots and lots."