A Walk Under The Stars

[Bellamy Blake]

Tag: @severitysoftly

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THE HELL WE WANT

Things between him and Jackson had been going amazingly. Then again, Bellamy knew they would with the bond they shared, but to actually experiencing it with him felt wonderful. He'd been fully reinstated onto the Guard, thanks to the confidence Jackson had given him, and a talk with Kane. They hadn't quite fully healed yet, but they were on speaking terms and well, he supposed that was something. But this evening, was not about anything related to his job. Nor Jackson's work of being a doctor. It was about them.

About taking some much needed time outside of Arkadia. Outside of distractions, work, and people needing them for something or another. He wanted to take Jackson somewhere that they could just be alone. Somewhere quiet. Somewhere that held rather beautiful scenery, specifically seen at night. Bellamy had set up the area, with a blanket on the ground, dinner and a couple of drinks. Just some time to themselves.

He knew they couldn't stay out too late with the different creatures and threats out there -- which was why Bellamy was currently armed with a weapon -- but they at least had a bit of time. Bellamy had told Jackson to meet him at the gate at a certain time so when he saw the man approaching, a small smile formed on his lips. "Ready?" He asked, wanting to make sure he had everything he needed and that he didn't have to cancel because of a medical emergency. "It's not too far of a walk," he added on, making his way to the gates as they were opened for them.

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It had been a relatively quiet day in medical, but quiet was good. Jackson and Abby were getting to relax around each other a little more. Maybe they still needed to talk about what happened. Maybe they didn't. Jackson wasn't sure, but the tension between them was easing, and Jackson suspected she'd noticed a change in his mood recently, though he doubted she had any clue that the cause might be Bellamy Blake.

He finished up his paperwork, and headed to the gate where he'd agreed to meet Bellamy, smiling as he walked up to him. "I've been sitting for the last hour, so it's welcome," he said, reaching up to touch Bellamy's back as they walked out of the gates without thinking. His fingers splayed over Bellamy's shoulder blade for a moment before remembering that still hadn't really discussed what they were comfortable with as far as public affection and pulling his hand back.

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[Bellamy Blake]

Tag: @severitysoftly

whatever

THE HELL WE WANT

Bellamy's smile remained, seeing Jackson and hearing him confirm that he was ready. Or that he'd been sitting for the last while. With that, Bellamy set off through the gate, giving a nod to one of the guards who proceeded to close it after they were on the other side. Bellamy felt Jackson's hand touch Bellamy's back, causing the male to turned his head to look at him, a smile on his lips. "I don't mind," he told him honestly. He didn't advertise their relationship, but nor was he trying to hide it.

People would find out how they would. It was the same with Gena. He hadn't felt the need to go around and tell everyone about it. They would find out, they would ask . . . and Bellamy would give honest answers. Hell, he enjoyed human contact, craving it often, and Jackson gave him that. So as they walked toward the woods, entering the area thick with trees, Bellamy reached out and took his hand in his own . . . just as Jackson had done when they first returned to Arkadia when deciding to be together. "Slow day?" Bellamy asked, since he had said that he'd been sitting for the last hour.

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Jackson smiled when Bellamy said he didn't mind the affection. Jackson had been very affectionate as a child, before his mother passed, and even all the years he'd closed himself off, he'd craved human connection and human touch. His smile widened when Bellamy took his hand, and he closed his fingers around Bellamy's in return.

"Quiet, yeah," Jackson said as he let Bellamy lead them into the trees. Bellamy's large gun was strapped over his shoulder, and Jackson felt safe by his side, in spite of Bellamy only being one man. Jackson realized he already trusted Bellamy with his life. "It's been quiet since the injuries sustained in Polis started to largely resolve. There's still a couple nasty infections, but for the most part, it's been more relaxed."

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[Bellamy Blake]

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THE HELL WE WANT

Bellamy listened as Jackson went into doctor mode, explaining the health situation in Arkadia. It was something that Bellamy often felt the need to know. Part of ensuring everyone had what they needed, and doing what he could to help. "That's good," he said with a bit of a nod. "People need time to heal." The months after Mount Weather had been much needed, but even then, not everyone had healed before the next threat came about. Perhaps now, would actually be their chance to do so. Physically and mentally. Bellamy knew that a huge part of his own healing process, was Jackson.

Selfishly clinging onto him, but he wasn't about to go into the reasons why they shouldn't be together. They'd been doing that for over a year. Besides, the fact that Bellamy could actually make someone smile and laugh . . . well, it was an honor. Not one he was willing to let go of just yet, if ever. "I have a radio on me for emergencies." But for now, it was off. He didn't need anyone else hearing what they were doing. Speaking of which . . . "What did you tell Abby?" He asked casually. Bellamy hadn't told anyone about their relationship. He wasn't sure if Jackson had or hadn't, and supposed that this was his way of bringing up whether Jackson even wanted to tell people.

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It took a moment for Jackson to figure out what Bellamy was asking about. Tell Abby about what? Then it occurred to him that Bellamy was talking abut their relationship. "Oh, nothing. It hasn't come up," Jackson said. "I think she suspects something's changed in my life, but we're still not... we're not back to how we were yet." He frowned, wondering yet again if they were just going to eventually move past what had happened, or if a conversation needed to be had.

"I would tell her. I want to tell her," he added, squeezing Bellamy's hand a little tighter. He wanted Bellamy to know he wasn't ashamed of their relationship, even if, given Bellamy had sided with Pike and things had happened the way they did, he wasn't sure how Abby would take the news. "Or anyone, really. Even if I wanted this to be a secret, which I don't, I have a terrible poker face. Things are just... still awkward with Abby."

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[Bellamy Blake]

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Bellamy listened to Jackson explain that he and Abby weren't quite where they had been before. It made sense. He knew that what happened had deeply effected them, though obviously Bellamy knew about Jackson's perspective more than Abby's. He wasn't particularly close to her and he had placed himself at a bit of a distance with her daughter. Bellamy didn't trust himself in Clarke's presence. She had held too much power over him, and he'd given his soul for their partnership. Only to be betrayed. Clearing his head of those thoughts right now, he focused on what Jackson was telling him.

"Makes sense," he thought aloud. "Things are getting better though?" He asked, and somewhat assumed, that they were progressing somewhat. From Jackson's words, it didn't sound like he was ashamed or trying to hide the fact that he was with Bellamy -- even though he should. Bellamy knew that those like Abby and Kane, may still see him as an enemy. It was part of the reason his relationship with Kane wasn't even mended. "What did you tell her about where you are now?" He inquired, wondering if there was something he should say when asked back at camp.

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"That I was going to try to source some of the medicinal herbs Nyko and I discussed when we went to help him before." The trip he and Bellamy had spent that amazing night together in the cave. Jackson lifted their joined hands to brush his lips against Bellamy's knuckles. "I do actually intend to keep an eye out for them," he added, letting their hands lower again.

It felt nice to be out of camp, soaking in the fresh night air with Bellamy. The weather was nice, unlike last time they'd been out--not that he had complaints about how that turned out. "What did you tell Kane?"

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[Bellamy Blake]

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THE HELL WE WANT

The reason was logical, believable. Not at all farfetched as to why he would be out at this time on his own. "We'll be sure to go back with some if we can find them," Bellamy assured him, so that they wouldn't have to completely ignore the reason he had disclosed to Abby. "I don't think where we're going has them, but we'll see." They weren't that far, and well, Bellamy was no expert with herbs or medicines. He just knew the basics. Bellamy smiled, turning to look at Jackson when he brushed his lips against his hand.

The gesture made his heart beat a little heavier in his chest, as he grew more eager to spend a quiet evening with Jackson at the picnic spot he'd selected. When Jackson asked what he'd told Kane, his answer was simple enough. "Just that I went out for patrol. He didn't question it too much." Bellamy had done the same thing after Mount Weather. Needing some quiet time to himself. This time, he had to admit he was surprised Kane let him take a weapon. But he wasn't going to question or dwell in it.

If they walked back in together then they could always say that they just took the same path and that Bellamy made sure he was safe. Seeing that they were nearing up the spot, Bellamy took a deep breath and stepped into the small clearing. It was surrounded by trees, the setting sun already allowing the blue luminescence to glow from the surrounding plants and butterflies on them. The picnic was set up and Bellamy just paused for a moment, looking at Jackson to see whether he liked it, or whether this was the lamest thing he'd ever seen.

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After Bellamy told him what he'd told Kane, they'd walked in comfortable silence for a while until Bellamy paused in a small clearing. Jackson sucked in a breath, his eyes immediately following a glowing blue butterfly, one of many, and looking it to see countless more in the trees. His mouth was still open from the surprise, but he smiled anyway, unable to speak for a moment. He wasn't sure he'd ever seen anything so beautiful.

"My God," he finally said, sounding as breathless as he felt suddenly. After a moment, he looked back at Bellamy, sure his smile was probably ridiculous. Instead of speaking, he leaned in for a kiss, cupping Bellamy's jaw as he did, pouring his gratitude into the press of their lips and tongues. "This is beautiful," he murmured, when the kiss broke.

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[Bellamy Blake]

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THE HELL WE WANT

Bellamy watched Jackson's reaction intently, and he felt himself relax more when he realized which outcome it was. Not the one where Jackson found this to be lame, but the one where . . . perhaps he did indeed like it. The expression on his face was beautiful, and Bellamy felt his heart swell with honor that he could make Jackson feel that emotion. Emotions that he felt in the kiss as he returned it, moving his lips against Jackson's while his hand wrapped around him. He claimed that it was beautiful, and Bellamy continued to feel more at ease.

"I'm glad you like it," he told him truthfully. Kissing him softly once more, Bellamy led him to where he had the blanket laid out on the ground. "We noticed this, glowing from the plants and insects shortly after landing on the ground. Never really had a chance to appreciate it before." He moved his gun off his shoulder and set it down to the ground. "So I wanted to appreciate it with you." He wanted to make this special. Jackson had taught him the value of life . . . of his life, after he felt worthless. Appreciating something as simple as this seemed right, for Bellamy immensely appreciated Jackson and their relationship.

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Jackson had been distracted by the butterflies and hadn't even noticed the blanket and picnic already set up on the ground, but he couldn't stop smiling when Bellamy guided him over to it. He could feel his heart rate picking up a little, which was ridiculous. At twenty-six, he probably shouldn't be this excited about this, but it was new to him.

He leaned in to steal another kiss as Bellamy finished talking. "I'm glad you can share it with me. And that you want to share it with me. Thank you." He kissed Bellamy again, unable to stop himself, and then gave Bellamy a sheepish smile. "So, is this one of the dates I've always heard about?"

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[Bellamy Blake]

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THE HELL WE WANT

Each kiss and vocalization of gratitude, kept the smile on Bellamy's lips. Another escape from the chaos of the world, where they could just be together. The fact that Jackson had never experienced that, had never been on a date with someone he was in a relationship with before . . . well, once again it made the honor swell within Bellamy over knowing that he was his first. When the two of them sat, situated on the blanket, Bellamy answered his question, a smile still on his lips.

"Guess it is," he said almost teasingly. "And probably our first official one. The others were kinda, informal." Unplanned, or some of them were but not overly elaborate. Not that Bellamy thought tihs was extravagant. But it was what he liked to think a date would consist of. As long as they were together, that was the main thing. He made a plate for Jackson, passing it to him. "You ever been on one before?" He was curious about it. He knew Jackson had never been on a date, and excluding his and Bellamy's time together . . . he wondered if Jackson was just used to hook ups, or if he had been on actual dates, allowing him the chance to experience them.

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Jackson let out a small laugh at Bellamy's words about their other 'dates'. "Informal if a bit of an understatement," he joked, leaning back on his hands to look up at the butterflies. A few were fluttering near them, and he watched them for a moment, listening to Bellamy and sitting back up when Bellamy handed him a plate of food.

"When I was twelve, I think, maybe thirteen, this girl I knew asked me to go to some Ark event with her. Maybe it was something on Unity Day, I'm not sure," Jackson said, smiling faintly. It was strange talking about this stuff, things he hadn't thought about in a very long time. "I went with her, but I don't think it counts as a date. I was oblivious to the fact that she liked me and she'd invited me as more than a friend until she tried to kiss when we said goodbye." He looked over at Bellamy with a playfully pained expression. "Other than that, no."

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[Bellamy Blake]

Tag: @severitysoftly

whatever

THE HELL WE WANT

Bellamy listened to Jackson's explanation of his first date, a smile on his lips as he heard the story. It seemed rather sweet, to envision a thirteen year old Jackson on a date with a girl -- without even knowing it was a date. "Did you break her heart?" Bellamy asked teasingly with a bit of a chuckle. At that age, sometimes it felt like the end of the world if someone didn't like you back. Not that Bellamy had personally experienced that. It was also something that was often quickly recovered from.

"Well don't worry. We don't have to kiss goodnight on our first date." Bellamy was just teasing the situation, trying to keep things light. They had obviously done far more than kissed. They had done all that the first day they met. This, what they had now though, was far more intimate than any physical relations they'd engaged in with each other. More sentimental and meaningful. "We can save that for a second date," he added on in the same playful voice. "If tonight goes well that is." As if thinking it may not which . . . Bellamy wasn't entirely concerned about. So long as there was no threat or emergency to bring their night to an abrupt end, it should all go well.