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Doctor Jonathan Crane (i_fear) wrote in we_coexist,
@ 2013-06-23 13:10:00

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edward nigma, jonathan crane, zz:status complete

Lunch Time Escape (Edward)
(Warning: Adult Contents)

Jonathan sighed as he looked around before lighting up the cigarette he stole from one of his nurses, giving a sigh of pleasure as the nicotine hit his system, smoke curling out from beneath his lips. He had quit in medical school, but occasionally he needed he release the drug gave him, and after a full day of patients and trying to figure out a way to make things up to Edward, he was desperate for the drug.

He still had no idea what he was going to do with Edward, but he knew they needed time away from Arkham. And so Nightmare was waiting in front of him, prancing around as she finally got a chance to stretch her legs. The horse in question shook her main, her reigns shifting as she moved over and nudged Jonathan, eager to get moving.

Jonathan grinned, a warm, true smile as he nuzzled her, holding her close. "Soon, I promise," he whispered, placing a kiss along her nose.

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i_fear
2013-06-23 09:20 pm UTC (link)

"You'll find out," he said with a soft moan at the kiss, before kicking Nightmare's sides. The horse leapt forward, eager to get moving, taking off out of the stable yard and across the fields around Arkham, easily clearing two fences before taking off even faster for an enjoyable run.

Jonathan grinned, closing his eyes as they rushed through the air, his breath leaving him in a happy sigh. Nothing was better than being on the back of his best friend.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-23 09:25 pm UTC (link)

"Mmm." Edward replied softly to the noise he'd earned for the kiss. Edward wanted to make those sounds, to hear them and he craved them above anything else. Those sounds meant satisfaction, which meant they were okay. That they would survive anything and last. That was all he needed, the assurance. So those sounds he needed.

Edward held Jonathan as Nightmare rushed forward, watching the landscape rush past. Eddie had never really been one for horses, but he liked Nightmare. And Jonathan adored her so Edward couldn't find it in himself to complain too much.

"I love you." Edward breathed into Jonathan's ear as they rode, fingers curling into the fabric of Jonathan's clothes. He never wanted to be any less close to his lover. His husband. His best friend. Jonathan was all he needed and it was moments like this that Edward felt invincible.

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i_fear
2013-06-23 09:28 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan smiled at the words, not replying because it would be harder for Edward to hear him, instead he focused on controling Nightmare who was having far too much fun running...though he neednt' have worried, the horse slowing as she approched the tree lined edge that made up Arkham's border.

She slowed to a trot, and then a walk, stopping at the apple tree and rearing up, before turning in circles, happily kicking a few fallen pieces of fruit like a ball.

Jonathan slid from her back, pulling Edward down with him before grabbing the blanket and pack, watching as Nightmare pounced off to chase another apple.

He shook his head at her antics, before shaking out the blanket and taking a seat on it, unpacking their lunch.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-23 09:33 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan didn't need to say it. Not really. Eddie was assured by his actions. If Jonathan didn't feel the same, Edward knew Nightmare wouldn't have been so willing to carry him. But Edward wouldn't put all of his eggs in the same basket. Both of them were capable of brutality. But Eddie's heart simply wouldn't allow him to second guess their connection. Not when it ran so deep and was etched across the very muscle itself.

As the horse reared, Edward clung gently to Jonathan and only moved from the othe than when he pulled away to dismount. Only then did Eddie release him and slide from the horse as well. He waited in silence as Jonathan gathered the blanket and pack, watching the black mare as she finally trotted away to chase the fruit.

Eddie only chuckled and sat next to Jonathan once the blanket was spread over the grass. Eddie stretched his long legs and took a breath of the fresh air. It was...nice.

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i_fear
2013-06-23 09:38 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan held out a roast beef sandwich to Edward, using his thighs to hold a cup as he tried to pour a beer into it without spilling it all over his leather pants. "Made it myself, so no worries about the cook you insulted trying to poison it," he teased.

Though, he didn't blame edward...the turkey she had roasted was rather disgusting. Probably why the woman was now locked in B block, screaming about dancing chickens.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-23 09:42 pm UTC (link)

Edward accepted the sandwich, sitting up to his full height as he took a bite. He chewed, and savored, listening. "Oh good. Cause she deserves a slow death for that turkey she made." Edward said after chewing and swallowing his bite. "Very good." He said, complimenting the sandwich.

So Jonathan wouldn't spill, Eddie reached out with a free hand to the cup, holding it steady. In the other hand he held the roast beef sandwich.

He didn't mind helping his lover. Jonathan would never have to worry about doing anything on his own if he didn't want to or have to. Eddie would've murdered everyone in the world if that's what Jonathan would need to be happy.

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i_fear
2013-06-23 09:51 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan smiled gratefully as Edward helped him, moving the full glass to Edward's lap before filling his own and taking out his own egg salad sandwich, taking a large, hungry bite since he had skipped breakfast, chewing and swallowing before darting in and placing a quick kiss against Edward's lips, blushing faintly as he pulled away. "Love you too," he whispered in counterpoint to edward's earlier words.

He then ducked his head, busying himself with his sandwich.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-23 09:55 pm UTC (link)

Edward accepted the glass of beer, grateful that Jonathan was catering to him. It wasnt necessary, but Eddie liked it.

When Jonathan had responded to his earlier declaration, Edward breathed out with relief, and took another bite of his sandwich. He was famished, and within moments the sandwich simply ceased to be. Perhaps the overfilled cheeks, courtesy of the amazing roast beef, did make him look like a weird chipmunk but once the sandwich was fully consumed Eddie relaxed. He sipped his drink and admired the scenery for a moment. He never really got the chance to enjoy land.

He slid his arm around Jonathan's waist, scooting closer to the man he loved, pressing his now free hand against Jonathan's hip.

Casually, Eddie drank his beer and continued to look around.

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i_fear
2013-06-23 10:02 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan smiled, shifting so that he was leaning against Edward's side, the man's hand around his hips and stomach, humming conently as he ate his sandwich, enjoying the breeze and the scent from the apple tree. He only looked up when he heard a crunching above him.

Nightmare was staring down at him, apple juice dripping from her lips as she chewed the apple she picked from the tree. If she had been human, Jonathan was sure she would have been raising an eyebrow, daring him to comment.

Instead, he simply poured her a small pan of beer to go with her apples before closing his eyes again.

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i_puzzle
2013-06-23 10:06 pm UTC (link)

When Jonathan moved closer, Eddie beamed inwardly. He turned his head and pressed a gentle kiss against the swell of Jonathan's cheek. He was grateful, in a way, that Jonathan put up with him. Eddie was more than aware how he could be sometimes, and perhaps his fear was what drove him to make sure Jonathan was satisfied in every aspect of his life. Eddie pulled back, only to look up when the slobber from the apple the horse was chewing dripped down the front of his shirt. "Gross..." Eddie breathed, but held his temper. Nightmare didn't know any better. He didn't relinquish his hold on Jonathan, despite the horse dribble, only holding him closer.

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	i_fear 2013-06-23 10:10 pm UTC (link)
	"My horse is not gross," Jonathan protested, pouting at edward, reaching up with his foot to give Nightmare's thigh a scratch. "Are you my favorite little squishy..." Nightmare gave Jonathan a look before snorting and grabbing another apple, happily chomping away on the sweet fruit. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-23 10:13 pm UTC (link)

"I didn't say she was gross. Her spit is gross." Eddie replied.
He looked at the horse and frowned slightly. He couldn't hold it against her, especially if Jonathan loved her, but she'd better be glad he did.

Eddie looked up at the tree, whose branch shook while Nightmare nibbled on the apples. It was then an apple plummeted to the Earth, with gravity, smacking Edward in the forehead.

"What the...!!!" Edward growled, setting his beer aside as he looked forward, closing his eyes. He lifted his hand to his throbbing forehead to rub the skin with his fingers.

The apple happily rolled away from them, settling in the grass.

"Damn apples."

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	i_fear 2013-06-23 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	"Now, now, the apples are completely innocent, you just have a soft head," Jonathan said, smirking, before leaning in and kissing Edward's forehead. "First my horse and now the apples, are you going to curse me next?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-23 10:17 pm UTC (link)
	Eddie sighed. He felt a little better when Jonathan kissed the spot, looking at his husband with a smirk. "Never. Why would I do such a thing?" He took a sip from the cup he'd picked back up, looking at Jonathan over the rim innocently. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-23 10:27 pm UTC (link)
	"Because you're a selfish, self absorbed twit on occasion?" Jonathan said bluntly, though his smile softened the edges of his words. He reached out, taking Edward's free hand. "Not that I would change you in the slightest." It was after all, this man that he fell in love with, not someone else, and that meant issues and all. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-23 10:31 pm UTC (link)

Eddie shrugged and nodded. "Sounds about right." He set his drink aside and focused his attention on Jonathan. He squeezed his husband's fingers softly and licked over his own lips.

Clearing his throat, Edward did something he had NEVER done in his life. "I'm sorry. For....you know..." Eddie said softly, green eyes cast down at the blanket.

Despite his issues, ones he knew quite well that he had, he wanted things to work between them. He was more than aware that Jonathan's alter-being hated his existence but Eddie could deal with that so long as Jonathan wasnt turning him away.

Of fantasizing about other men.

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	i_fear 2013-06-23 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	"It's alright...but what the hell happened?" Jonathan asked, concerned. Fantasizing was normal and healthy, ne of the few things he had that was normal about him and it concerned him, how badly Edward had reacted. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-23 10:39 pm UTC (link)

Edward breathed through his nose in response.

His eyes didn't leave the blanket as he processed through exactly what to say to Jonathan. His hold never relinquished on Jonathan's own. Almost as if he needed the support.

"I..." Edward began, closing his eyes. He took a breath, head still down. His ego wouldn't let him face Jonathan directly. Especially since he never admitted he was wrong. Much less afraid.

"I'm afraid of losing you....to someone else...to anything." Edward said, almost choking on his words as his fear came to light. He supposed it was fair Jonathan knew. He assumed the Scarecrow would know too. But maybe that was for the best.

"That I would lose you to Hannibal. Or someone better than me." Edward knew how difficult he could be. But he cared so much for Jonathan.

Slowly, Eddie raised his head and his eyes opened, looking in to Jonathan's blue eyes for a moment. His face was serious, void of any jesting or humor. He felt weak, as if the admission made him less of a person.

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i_fear
2013-06-23 10:44 pm UTC (link)

Jonathan squeezed Edward's hand lightly, encoraging him to speak. His heart swelled and broke at the sametime for the man's words and he leaned in to kiss Edward, only to have his path detour to the man's ear. "You will," Scarecrow hissed, giving a loud, cackling laugh.

And then promptly ended up face first in Edward's lap as Jonathan forcibly took control back from his other half, not even close to allowing his other to torment Edward, not now.

"Hate him," Jonathan muttered into Edward's thigh before raising his head. "Sorry."

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i_puzzle
2013-06-23 10:48 pm UTC (link)

The breath in his ear from the Scarecrow made Eddie's frown deepen. He hated the Scarecrow too. If only they could get along. They would make quite the evil pair. But Eddie was only as good as he could be, being human. When Jonathan's head ended up in his lap, Eddie looked down and blinked. It was then Edward smiled. He brushed the fingers of his free hand through Jonathan's dark hair, purring at him. "Me too, baby. But I love you. And that's what matters." When Jonathan lifted his head, Eddie's hand fell from the mans hair back to the side it had been at before, and Eddie sighed.

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	i_fear 2013-06-23 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	Jonathan leaned in to finish the kiss he had started, smiling softly. "You will never lose me, Edward. I will die at your side." Probably in a hail of gunfire and pain, but at least they would be together. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

i_puzzle
2013-06-23 10:58 pm UTC (link)

Edward accepted the kiss, eagerly. He was grateful for the words that followed and knew that Jonathan was being honest.

"Id die at yours, too. No matter what." Eddie mumbled into the kiss, nuzzling the ends of their noses together. "You are the world to me, baby. Id never do anything to hurt you." Eddie said, serious. He pulled from the kiss and lifted his hand, cupping Jonathan's cheek.

"You know I would give anything to make you happy, right?" Eddies eyes searched Jonathan's face, hoping his husband knew just how much it hurt Eddie's ego to even be admitting any of this. But Edward didn't give a flying crap about his ego just then. He wanted Jonathan to know that he had Edward forever. Til death do them part, no matter if they were really married or just pretended to be.

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	i_fear 2013-06-23 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	"I know," Jonathan said, brushing against Edward's hand, smiling at him. He reached up, placing his hand over Edward's, curling his fingers against him. "And I you...despite what someone might think about it." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_puzzle 2013-06-23 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	Edward frowned. "I wish that someone liked me more. It's frustrating having your alter-ego hate me. He wants to kill me." All he wanted was for all of them to get along. Or at least peacefully co-exist. But he took comfort in Jonathan's words. And his touch. Eddie savored these moments and for once in his miserable existence he was actually happy. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_fear 2013-06-23 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	"He doesn't want to kill you, he wants to utterly destroy you," Jonathan pointed out, brushing their noses together, savoring this moment of happiness before something could ruin it. "He's...possessive." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)