Letters 2/2
Title: Letters 2/2
Fandom: RPS; Orlando - Johnny (OJ)
Author: sagas_stories
Rating: R to NC-17
Warnings: m/m sex
Word count: 2323
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Progress and Prompt:?/100 #49 Reverie
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Beta: mirkwoodphoenix and Kaz
Author’s note: I have made a similar one for only Orlando to fanfic100. The Letters questionnaire is something that has circulated around livejournal.
Author’s note 2: This story takes place sometime between February 2011 and May 2011.
Summary: Orlando is bound to the house after an injury, so Johnny tries to find something to make the time pass.
Previous part
Part 2
Instead of going into the office, which had become a habit when Orlando had his afternoon nap, Johnny sat down on the couch to do his part of the questionnaire.
The Letter A
Are you available? Not for a decade at least.
What is your age? 48
What annoys you? Hollywood
The Letter B
Do you live in a big house? Yes
When is your birthday? June 9
Who is your best friend? Orlando
The Letter C
What's your favorite candy? Liquorice
Who's your crush? Believe it or not Orlando!
When was the last time you cried? When I thought I might lose Orlando.
The Letter D
Do you daydream? It happens.
What's your favorite kind of dog? I've come to like Sidi
What day of the week is it? Wednesday.
The Letter E
How do you like your eggs? Well prepared.
Have you ever been in the emergency room? It has been a few times, especially with a man like Orlando and our wild kids.
What's the easiest thing to do? Live.
The Letter F
Have you ever flown in a plane? Lost count many, many years ago.
Do you use fly swatters? If one is in reach
Have you ever used a foghorn? No.
Johnny stopped. The house was too quiet for his liking. He headed for the living room to put the stereo on for some background noise, looking in on the bedroom as he passed Orlando was sleeping. He lay on his right side, clutching Johnny's pillow to his chest, his injured left leg lying straight out. Silently, Johnny backed out and closed the door. If Orlando was still sleeping when Paul came home, he wouldn't wake him. He needed all the sleep he could get.
Passing the laundry room, seeing the pile of clothes that needed to be washed, he decided to throw them into the machine. It would help Marissa the next day; she made an awesome job of them.
Washing machine on, he headed into the living room. He put the stereo on, but not too high so he would hear if a door opened.
Satisfied, he returned to the coach and continued to fill in the Letters questionnarie.
The Letter G
Do you chew gum? Stopped long ago.
Are you a giver or a taker? Hmm right now a giver, but then I'm a taker too.
Do you like gummy candies? Yes, too fond of them.
The Letter H
How are you? Pleased.
What's your height? 5’10”
What color is your hair? Brown, with a few grey hairs to my horror - I'm not that old.
The Letter I
What's your favorite ice cream? Liquorices
Have you ever ice skated? Yes, I think I'm quite good at it.
Do you play an instrument? Guitar
The Letter J
What's your favorite juice? Orange
Have you ever heard a really hilarious joke? Too many to remember.
Do you wear jewelry? Yes. I love the rings and especially the one Orlando gave me.
The Letter K
Who do you want to kill? Those that can't let my family be.
Do you want kids? Have four and with the next, it would be enough.
Where did you have kindergarten? As we traveled around a lot, I went to several
The Letter L
Are you laid back? How do I know? That is for others to tell.
Do you lie? Not anymore.
Are you a good listener? I listen those I care for.
The Letter M
What’s your favorite movie? Dracula, with Christopher Lee and Hammer horror
Do you still watch Disney movies? I love to watch 'em with my kids.
Do you like mangos? Yes, but not too much.
The Letter N
Do you have a nickname? I've been given a few during the years.
What’s your favorite number? 17.
Do you prefer night over day? I like them the same, maybe day is to prefer since you spend it with your kids.
The Letter O
What’s your one wish? To have a long life.
Are you an only child? No
Do you wish this was over? Que?
The Letter P
What one fear are you most paranoid about? Losing any of my kids.
What's a personality trait you look for in the opposite sex? Open mindedness
Pink or purple? Purple
The Letter Q
Are you quick to judge someone? Don't think so, but it happens
Are you quiet? Occasionally.
What quirks do you find interesting? Peculiarities
A quick look at the time told Johnny he didn't have long to fill in the rest. Though if he didn't managed to, it wouldn't be a crisis. Through the music, he faintly heard that the washing machine still going.
He changed his sitting position slightly and continued.
The Letter R
Do you think you're always right? Nah
Do you watch reality TV? Nope
What's a good reason to cry? When you've lost someone and need to.
The Letter S
Do you prefer sun or rain? Definitely the Sun.
Do you like snow? Can be without it.
What's your favorite season? Summer
The Letter T
What time is it? 2:53 PM
What time did you wake-up? Early to look after Paul and get him to Kindergarten. When was the last time you slept in a tent? In the summer.
The Letter U
Are you wearing underwear? Yes
Do you prefer underwear or thongs? Underwear.
Underwear or boxers? See previous reply.
The Letter V
What’s the worst veggie? Cauliflower.
Where do you want to go on vacation? France is good
Where was your last family vacation to? France, with the whole family
The Letter W
What's your worst habit? That I still sneak out smoking.
Where do you live? Santa Monica and south of France
Favorite thing to wear? My blue shirt and a pair of old jeans
The door was opened, closed, followed by the sound of small feet running. Johnny looked up and was greeted by his son, who threw himself into his lap. As usual, his hair stood in every direction. It was as unruly as his daddy's. Johnny tried to stroke some of the curls into order.
"How was school today?" he asked.
"Good." Paul looked around. "Where's daddy?"
"He is taking a nap. Daddy slept very badly last night so let's not disturb him." Johnny held onto Paul, who had been about to run to their bedroom. "Do you know what…? you could help me with one thing first."
"What's that?" Paul started bounce on his knee.
"Come with me and I'll show you," Johnny said, putting his son down and heading for the door.
In the hall, Victoria, their Au-pair, was taking off her coat. They had hired her last year and she had been a great help taking care of Paul, and the others when they were staying with them. She knew when to stay in the background too.
Johnny smiled, saying hello, but before she could reply, Paul put his fingers on his lips, telling her "Shh! Daddy's sleeping!"
Johnny led Paul into the laundry room. "What are we doing here?" Paul asked.
"I put a washing on and we need to get the wet clothes out and into the tumble-drier." Johnny told him.
"You never do that!" Paul stated.
"Today, I did. I thought we could help Marissa."
Paul liked that idea and smiled, "Okay."
Together, they unloaded the washing machine and put the wet clothes into the tumble-drier. When the load was in, Johnny followed Paul up to his room and read with him until dinner was ready, so it was after Paul had gone to bed before Johnny could finish the questionnaire.
He was slightly tired, but as he had started it, he wanted to complete it.
"Aren't you finished with it yet?" Orlando asked, sitting beside him.
"Almost, I got interrupted when Paul got home," Johnny replied and leaned in to kissed his lover.
"I'm curious about your answers… so I'll be quiet." Orlando tried to not glance at Johnny's paper as he watched the tv.
The Letter X
Have you ever had an x ray? Yes.
Have you seen the x-games? No.
Do you own a xylophone? No.
The Letter Y
Do you like the color yellow? It looks great on Lo.
What year were you born in? 1963
What’s one thing you yearn for? Make love to Lo.
The Letter Z
What’s your zodiac sign? Twins
Do you believe in the zodiac? No.
What's your favorite zoo animal? Elephants
Johnny put the pen down and yawned.
"Tired, hon?" It was a statement more than a question. Orlando stroked Johnny's cheek with his fingers.
"I haven't taken a nap and you know that I don't sleep well when you can't." Johnny took hold of Orlando's hands to stop his caress.
"I'm sure tonight will be better." Orlando said. "I'm not as much in pain today."
"Compared to what…?" Johnny asked, even if he already knew the answer.
"Please don't mock me. You knew how it was only a few days ago." For a moment it looked liked Orlando was going to get really angry but it faded as fast as it had appeared. "I know I am too stubborn and way too eager… so do things before I should, but I can't sit still and I want to play with Paul."
"Love, I know that. Though if you don't do as the doctor ordered you will never fully recover. I don't want that to happen." Johnny trailed off, silently cursing the joiner who had built the staircase that collapsed beneath Orlando, wishing it had never happened.
"Don’t think about it. I'm much better. I feel better. The pain is non-existent." Orlando tried to ensure Johnny, but they both knew the truth.
"Here you are," Johnny said, changing the subject and giving the paper he had filled in to Orlando.
Silently, both sat and read through the questionnaire. Johnny finished first and moved across, putting his arm round his lover. When Orlando lowered his paper, Johnny kissed him on the neck, on the ear, and whispered, "I love you. Don't ever doubt that."
"Love you too," Orlando replied and kissed Johnny back. "Know what I want?"
Johnny shook his head, waiting for Orlando to continue.
"I want you to fulfill what you yearn for."
Johnny just stared at him. No matter how much he wanted them to make love, he also knew that if they did, Orlando would probably be in bed all next day.
"Please love, you know that isn't a good idea. I can wait," Johnny tried.
"But we don't need to be wild or anything. I miss you so much," Orlando pleaded with his brown orbs.
"I know… It's a lovely thought… but no."
Already feeling low, Orlando couldn't help the tears that started to flow. Johnny took him in his embrace, stroking his back, comforting him, kissed him, drying the tears.
"How about you watch me satisfy myself?" Johnny asked when Orlando had calmed down.
"Mmm, but that isn't the same. I want to feel you," Orlando tried running his hands over Johnny.
"I'll think about it," Johnny smiled.
*** The End ***