The sweetest thing ~ a glimpse into the Green Glass future
by
Bluespirit

Fandom: LotR RPS
Pairing: SB/OB
Rating: G
Warning: An alternate universe romance.
Summary: A glimpse of our boys ten years on from the events of 'Green Glass'.
Series: Green Glass Universe
Word count: ~600

Disclaimer: The following story is a work of fiction. The author is not making any claims as to the real life sexualities or preferences of the people portrayed here. This is purely for entertainment, not profit.

Notes:
1. A time-stamp prompt ficlet for Rifleman_s who asked ‘Well I guess you know what I'm going to ask for! Yes, it's got to be Green Glass hasn't it?? What will 10 years have brought to their lives?’
2. It's been a lot of fun revisiting this universe - I do love these boys so ♥ - & I must thank Rifleman_s for nudging me to write in it again.
3. Holiday hugs to the lovely Lantean_drift for the beta.

“So, my Mum and Sam have got their tickets, yeah?” Orlando asked, rushing past Sean into the bedroom. His dress shirt was unbuttoned, flapping open as he flew by, and Sean felt a pang of disappointment as glorious tanned skin was covered when he finally managed to fumble it closed.

Sean followed and nodded. “They’ve got their tickets and the car will be there for them with plenty of time to spare. No need to worry.”

“Okay, yeah I remember now,” Orlando sighed, leaving the collar stud undone and struggling the last emerald cufflink into place with an impatient huff. “Oh, what about Craig and Dave? Did they get a babysitter for Libby? They are coming aren’t they?” he asked suddenly, a panicked frown wrinkling his brow.

Sean walked over and pulled Orlando into his arms, holding him close. “Everything’s organised, baby,” he said softly, pressing a kiss to sweet-smelling curls. “No one would miss this; Elijah and Karl have even flown back early from the exhibition in New York, just for your big night. Now, take a nice deep breath and calm down, okay?” He stroked the nape of Orlando’s neck, the chain of his charm necklace warm where it lay nestled below the crispness of the stiff, white collar. “Everything’s taken care of - it’s going to be all right.”

Orlando took a breath and just seemed to melt against Sean’s chest, pressing his face into the curve of his neck, lips warm and sweet against Sean’s skin. “Sorry,” Orlando mumbled. “Jus’ nervous. Y’ know.”

“I know, baby,” Sean smiled gently and tipped Orlando’s chin up until he could see into troubled brown eyes. “But there really is nothing to worry about. This is your night - don’t forget to enjoy yourself.”

Orlando smiled, a small, hesitant curl of soft lips that grew stronger as Sean smiled back. “Want to help me with my tie? You know I can never get it right,” he grinned.

“I know,” Sean chuckled, fastening the platinum stud at Orlando’s neck and reaching for the loose ends of the black silk bow tie. “But I get double the practice - tying my own and yours,” he said, making quick work of the knot. He reached for Orlando’s dinner jacket and helped him into it, smoothing his hands across the shoulders and sliding them down the lapels.

“I don’t know what I’d do without you, Jeeves,” Orlando giggled, and then his eyes grew serious. “I really don’t, you know. I love you so much,” he whispered, emotion lighting his face like the summer sun.

Sean cupped Orlando’s cheeks in his palms, drawing him closer, and kissed him slowly, a soft promise as their lips touched. “I love you too, baby… and I always will.”

The clock in the hall chimed the hour and Sean reluctantly took a step back. “Time to go, sweetheart. You ready?”

Orlando let out a deep breath and nodded, his eyes warm and happy, with just a flash of nervous excitement. “Yeah, yeah - I think so. Um, wish me luck?”

“No need,” Sean said, taking Orlando’s hand as they left the bedroom. He smiled as he heard the familiar, comforting clink as their matching gold bands nestled together. “You deserve this. I’m so very proud of you….”

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