#;scarletthief

[sherwoodthief]

Fresh Starts

@despxratesouls | continued

As Robin pulled back, he laughed softly. "How much have you had, Scarlet?" He murmured teasingly, shaking his head as he looked down at Will beneath him. His features softened, however, knowing that this wasn't just an overconsumption of alcohol giving voice to Will's feelings.

"I know." He nodded, giving the other man an easy, gentle smile. "That's why I forgave you." He shifted to lie back in the grass beside him, his hand finding Will's easily in the grass. For a moment he said nothing more, simply watched the stars in the sky above them, drinking in the peace of the forest.

"It's good to have you back where you belong." He gave the knave's hand a gentle squeeze. "A fresh start for both of us, hm?" They'd had it rough, both of them – losing Marian and Ana, albeit in different ways. Now they had a chance for something new.

[sherwoodthief]

New Year, New Family

@despxratesouls | continued

Robin couldn't deny the flutter of delight he felt at his son's declaration, and he glanced to Will to see the other man's reaction. Seeing the shock turn quickly into the same delight Robin felt, he grinned and reached out with his free hand to Will. With his son distracted by the colourful (and noisy) display of fireworks, Robin was free to lace his fingers with Will's and squeeze, his heart full and happy.

Once the display was over – mostly – Robin released Will's hand in order to shift his son to his other hip. "Right, young man, I think that's enough excitement for one evening, hm? Time for bed, kid." He gave Will another smile, anticipating protests, and turned for the stairs. "If you're good, maybe Will can read you a story tonight. He's an excellent storyteller. Does all the voices and everything if you ask nicely."

[sherwoodthief]

🎉 (despxratesouls; Roland)

Send ’ 🎉 ’ to kiss my muse at midnight on New Years Eve. | Not Accepting | @despxratesouls

He was amazed his boy had managed to stay up so late - usually he was completely knocked out by ten - but Roland had been utterly determined to stay awake to see the fireworks. Will had helped, keeping the lad entertained throughout the evening. Roland had always adored him. It was part of the reason why Robin adored him. 

“Roland,” he called with a grin, beckoning to the boy, “it’s almost time! C’mon, come count with us.” As Roland ran to him, he hauled him up into his arms and settled him on his hip, counting down with him. He carried him to the windows just in time for the fireworks to start lighting up the sky. Grinning at Will, Robin pressed a kiss to his son’s temple. “Happy New Year, buddy.”

[sherwoodthief]

🎉 (despxratesouls; Will)

Send ’ 🎉 ’ to kiss my muse at midnight on New Years Eve. | Accepting | @despxratesouls

The sounds of the party followed them out into the night, a constant hum of noise that sparked with life and love and joy. Fingers tangled together in a haphazard, untidy fashion, almost as though they had forgotten how it worked, how their hands had once fit together so snugly it was like they had been moulded to each other. 

Collapsing against the grassy earth, trees closing in around them, Robin looked up to the stars, smiling as he listened to the shouts coming from the town below. Here, without the walls to box them in, without the roof overhead to conceal the landscape they were both so familiar with, everything felt right. Natural. With a gentle shove, Robin nudged Will onto his back, rolling up and over him with the same movement.

“Happy New Year, Scarlett.” He murmured, lips quirking into a smile before they closed over Will’s own.