Hold Me Close
Summary: Red gives Plum (LT Sans) some aftercare, and they both relax after a good session.
Warnings: mentioned BDSM/bondage, but this is the aftermath, so nothing too explicit. Just some snuggling.
Thank you to @nugget4550 for beta reading!
Happy Valentine’s Day y’all, I hope this fluff fills your hearts with joy <3
Read it on ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/37132780
When Red released the last restraint, Plum flopped down on the mattress face-first, feeling boneless in the best way. He was floating somewhere between blissed-out and exhausted, like he always was after a good session. Plum heard some shuffling behind him, and he grinned stupidly.
The mattress dipped as Red climbed up on the bed next to him, lying down so that his back was pressed against Plum’s chest. Strong, scarred arms wrapped around his body, anchoring him to the earth. One around his ribs, and one over his rib cage. Plum kept his eyes closed, content to just stay in the moment and feel.
“You’re so good for me,” Red murmured, his low voice a soothing baritone rumbling through Plum’s skull. “You did amazing, sweetheart.” Red’s teeth brushed against his vertebrae, and Plum felt himself relaxing even more.
A deep sense of contentment filled him, springing from deep inside his soul. This was one of the things he loved best about sex with Red. Despite his gruff exterior, he had never skimped on the aftercare. Once Plum had told him exactly what he liked, Red had fulfilled every single need, plus a few that Plum hadn’t even thought of before they’d started dating.
Red’s rough phalanges, which had worked him into a frenzy not long ago, ran over his body soothingly. Red avoided touching anywhere that would excite him again, and Plum appreciate it. His LT made it easy to get excited, but he didn’t want that now. He just wanted to be here, close to someone who cared for him.
Plum was pulled back into reality as Red sat up, lifting him so that he was perched in Red’s lap. He grumbled slightly, but he accepted the water bottle Red handed him. After all of his past work, he knew better than to get dehydrated after a session. He took a long gulp, draining half of the water in one go. Red rubbed soothing circles on his thigh as he drank it, and lightly pecked Plum’s scapula.
Once Plum had finished the whole bottle, he handed it to Red. Plum hummed in approval as Red reached over for the second bottle on the nightstand. After the first few sessions Red had learned to keep a bottle on-hand for himself, or else Plum would refuse to finish his. They switched roles a lot, but Plum made sure that Red always took care of himself too.
Red drank slower than Plum did, but that was fine. As long as he had some water, Plum was happy. He leaned his head back, snuggling into Red’s shoulder. Red squeezed his hipbone, and Plum tilted his head and kissed Red’s cheek.
Red put his water down, and reached for a small Tupperware container. Plum had cut up some fruit earlier today, so it would be easy to get some energy afterwards. There were apples, mini orange slices, and a few grapes. Red held the container out to Plum, and he gripped the bottom of it while Plum pried the lid off.
Red used one hand to feed himself and Plum, keeping his other arm wrapped around Plum. The sweetness of the fruit and slight acidity from the oranges and apples buzzed on Plum’s tongue. He wasn’t very hungry, but he let Red feed him a good amount before he finally pushed Red’s hand away.
Red grabbed a fistful of fruits for himself, and shoved it all into his mouth in one go. Plum groaned and rolled his eyelights, but he didn’t really hate it. Red licked his fingers, cleaning them of any juices that might stain the sheets.
They laid back down again, with Plum’s head on Red’s chest. Red was breathing slow and deep, and Plum enjoyed the feeling of his ribs rising and falling. He was pretty much out of subspace by now, but he still wanted some cuddling with his partner.
“Heh, musta tired you out real good if your ecto is gone already,” Red said, a hint of smugness creeping into his voice. He rubbed this thumb against the top of Plum’s hipbone, making Plum shiver slightly.
Plum tilted his head up, looking directly at Red. “Of course. You’re so good to me. You take such good care of me, sweetheart.” He raised one hand, cupping Red’s cheek lovingly. “I’m lucky to have a guy like you. You’re perfect as a dom and sub.”
Red’s face flushed with magic, and he grumbled as he pressed his face into Plum’s hand. He couldn’t hide his blush, but Plum certainly didn’t mind a bit of touching. Plum opened his arms, letting Red hide his face in his neck.
“You don’t play fair, you know that?” Red muttered, but there was no bite in his voice.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Plum pressed his teeth to Red’s temple, giving him a few light kisses. After a moment, he spoke again, but his voice was totally sincere. “I love you Red.”
“You too.” Red kissed Plum’s neck, and shifted.
Plum made a hum of appreciation as Red slid the pillow underneath his body, then grabbed another for Plum’s side. He pulled the blanket over them both, leaving Plum surrounded by softness on all sides and warm. Plum closed his eyes and smiled, snuggling up to Red’s chest. Red wrapped his arms around Plum again, and Plum felt a low rumble deep in his chest.
Red’s purr was deeper and raspier than Plum’s, stuttering in and out, but it still filled Plum with joy. Red only did that when he felt totally safe. Plum had only found out that Red could purr six months into their relationship, when he had woken up to the sound one morning.
Plum’s soul jumped in his chest, and he quickly matched Red’s purr. The sound of their harmonious purring filled the room, and Plum snuggled closer to Red. His soul felt full, and Plum’s purring grew even louder as Red squeezed him back. Stars, he had gotten so lucky with Red that he could barely believe it sometimes. This was Plum’s paradise, and he’d happily stay in his lover’s embrace forever.
