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A Special Gift

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David carefully shook the wrapped gift, unable to resist seeking out a clue for what lay within. He heard the faintest rattle of something within, but nothing to give away its identity. “You never were one for rules, Philip...” He grinned. At the permission to open it, he carefully loosened the ribbon, taking his time to appreciate the wrapping. 

Once the paper was off he found himself presented with a box, unmarked and unadorned. His curiosity growing, he opened up the box and stared down at the simple dog collar resting in a bed of velvet cloth. Frowning slightly, he looked up at Philip, questioning. “What...?” There was a tag attached to it, unmarked on one side, but already inscribed with his name and number on the other.

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Cheaters Sometimes Prosper

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"Darling, you always claim that I cheat whenever you lose." David pointed out playfully, his voice a tease as he nuzzled against Philip's neck lovingly. "And you know you don't mind." He gave a soft hum of delight as he felt the warm touch of Philip's hand sweeping up and down his back, and he arched, cat-like, against Philip's firm body in response.

"But…" He murmured softly, tipping his head back to get a better look at his partner's face. "I'm sure I can make it up to you somehow, y'know… soothe that bruised ego of yours." He grinned, pushing himself up onto one arm again. Before Philip had a chance to respond he leant in to brush their lips together, sinking into a slow, deep kiss, his free hand lifting to frame Philip's jaw.

His fingertips brushed against coarse stubble as his hand slid up and into Philip's curls, and David nipped lightly at Philip's bottom lip as he pulled back. "How was that?" He asked softly, leaning in again to lightly nuzzle against his partner's cheek. "Does that make up for it?"

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Undone By Touch

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To say David was pleased and even flattered by the sounds he could pull from Philip with something as simple and – on the surface – as innocent as a massage was quite possibly the understatement of the year. It gave him a certain degree of pride to know he could undo his partner with only the barest of touches – and it certainly made him wonder just how far he could push him before Philip could take no more. Plus, he was definitely enjoying the whole thing himself, which was an added bonus.

"Hush," he murmured again, keeping his voice soft and gentle, a soothing tone that betrayed none of his own desire, that simmering fire that just waited to ignite into something far fiercer. "Just enjoy it, darling. This is all about you." Unable to entirely resist him – because resisting Philip was not, alas, one of David's many skills – he feathered more kisses across Philip's shoulders, his hands gliding up his back and down again.

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Urgent Care Required

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The relief that flooded through him as Philip kissed back was almost dizzying, and for a moment David only held on tighter to the other man before he felt him pull away. Barely catching himself before he chased the kiss, eager for more, David lifted his eyes to meet Philip's with an almost guilty smile. "I know, I know… I shouldn't…" It wasn't easy for him, to stand there having just kissed another man whilst his wife probably still hovered at home, worrying about him and their marriage. In fact, he felt utterly rotten about it, but the truth of the matter was that he was, quite simply, falling for the charming nurse who had made his days in hospital that little bit brighter.

"I can't stop thinking about you. I mean… all the time. You're in my head, you and your damn smiles, and I just…" Shaking his head, David let his gaze drop, briefly, to Philip's lips – and his tongue traced his own subconsciously, as if tasting him upon them. "I couldn't just sit by and do nothing anymore. I don't know who I was before, and I don't think I'll ever be that man again no matter how much Kathryn wants it. No amount of old photographs and scrapbooks will bring back that spark."

Pausing, he let his hands drop to his sides, aware that anyone could step into that corridor without warning. The last thing he wanted was for rumours to spread before he had a chance to talk to his wife about the future of their marriage. "But with you… god, I don't know, you make me feel right, Philip. Nothing makes sense to me, but when I'm around you it doesn't need to."

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Behind Closed Doors

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David’s fingers tightened around Philip’s, drawing comfort from their joined hands even as he sat up in bed, dragging the sheets more securely around himself. It was not to protect modesty or even conceal evidence of intimacy - it was a substitute for covering up the relationship he’d been desperately trying to keep private. It was not out of shame, of course, for he would happily stand before the entire kingdom and declare his love for Philip, but they were princes with duties expected of them, and it would certainly cause a stir if they were to go public with their affair. 

Which was, precisely, why he’d been keeping it from James, especially. His brother would never out them of course, but neither would he leave it alone. “You have some serious explaining to do, Philip. How many times did I ask you if you were romantically involved with my brother, only to have you deny it and even laugh it off, right to my face?” Swinging the door shut, James marched to the end of the bed, pointing an accusing finger at Philip. “And yet here you are, tucked up snugly in my brother’s bed, with what I can only assume are yesterday’s clothes discarded on the floor.”

“James, please...” David sighed, dropping his head to Philip’s shoulder. “Can you just pretend you never came in here, and never saw this? You know what father is like...”

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Tranquillity Together

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It was with some relied that David smiled back at Philip – he was glad for the company, truly. Although he was perfectly happy for Snow and Red, and wished them all the best, he was starting to feel the pangs of loneliness now that he had let go of the one person who had known him so thoroughly. "Well, if you insist…" He teased lightly, already feeling more at ease knowing Philip desired his company.

David fell silent as he enjoyed the peace for a moment, glad he could be so relaxed around Philip despite barely knowing him. "It feels strange, to be able to slow down like this. I'm so used to running, or making battle plans… I haven't been able to just enjoy the peace and tranquillity for quite some time." Not since the farm, really.

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Be My Guest

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“You are either very brave, or very stupid.” The Prince’s lips curved into a grin, eyes of ice warm with delight. Nothing thrilled him more than a guest daring to engage him. He tired of guests who obeyed his orders. They provided so little excitement for him. This one, however... this one was just what he needed. Drawing his sword, he pressed the tip of the blade to the man’s throat, a light laugh escaping his lips as he looked upon his face.

“You do realise there is no escape from my castle? I mean... you are welcome to try, but I will always find you, and you do not want to trigger my anger...” He lifted his free hand, and stroked a fingertip down his cheek. “You have a very handsome face, Philip. I would hate to ruin it.”

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Reunite - Our muses having sex after being apart for some time (GentlePrinces)

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When the curse was destroyed and Storybrooke sent back to the Enchanted Forest, David hadn’t expected the first face he saw to be Philip’s. It had been twenty eight long years (even if time had been frozen so neither of them had really felt those years) since the last time he had seen that face - and it was an agonising several hours before he could slip away to go to him in private. Too much had to be dealt with after that sudden return: his duty was always to the people he cared about first, and himself second. 

But now that night had fallen and everyone had been tucked away in guest chambers within the castle, David padded down the hallways until he came upon the room he had been so familiar with in earlier days. Grinning to himself, he slipped through the door, finding Philip where he had known he would be - by the window, waiting for him. 

He closed the gap in a few long, eager strides, and without even a word uttered between them he framed that handsome face with both hands and drew him into a kiss - a desperate kiss to make up for all the time lost between them.