Fawn

[willysilver]

It was a beautiful day. The sun was bright, the birds harassed people for their crumbs, and children played on the playground. Willy had set up near the fountain, guitar case laying open. And he had his guitar.

He didn't need the money but he'd found if he didn't put his case down people looked at hi a bit odd. He cared not for the money, though it was nice to have.

He spied Fawn and smiled as he finished off his tune with a flourish. A few people gave him some coins and he nodded his gratitude.

"Fawn," he called as he took a seat on the edge of the fountain. He beckoned him closer while he took his bottle of water and uncapped it.

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[fawnthefae]

Fawn opened his mouth, wanting to lie- Then swallowed hard and ducked his head.

"He is good to me. He cares for me," he said quietly. "I love him."

[willysilver]

Willy scrubbed his hand over his face and shook his head.

"Fawn, my friend," he began, but paused. "Kindness isn't love. He may care for you, but he can't love you like you need. No mortal can."

[fawnthefae]

"He loves me good," Fawn insisted.

[willysilver]

"It will never be enough. One of you will perish. He will wither, or you will," he cautioned.

[fawnthefae]

"But he will not lay with others," Fawn insisted. "How can I lay with others if he refuses? It will make my heart too heavy."

[willysilver]

"He has no other lovers?" he asked, a skeptical narrowing of his eyes trained on Fawn. "I don't believe that. Fin wouldn't give him up."

[fawnthefae]

"He has been traveling to see him... But no, John would not lie," Fawn insisted.

[willysilver]

"All men lie. That's what they do, Fawn. Since they came to our lands and drove us away, that's all they've ever done. Lie. And kill," Willy countered.

[fawnthefae]

"He would not lie to me," Fawn insisted.

"I will text him right now, you will see."

UR not 🍆🍆🍆 wif ne1 but me, yes? he texted, turning the phone so Will could see John's reply.

[willysilver]

No response came. Seconds passed to minutes and Fawn's message went unread.

"He's probably with someone now," he said simply.

[fawnthefae]

Fawn looked at his phone, a bit dismayed.

"No, no he is working," Fawn insisted.

peas tell fae will u r not 🍆🍆🍆<./i> he tried.

[willysilver]

"Fawn, it's for the best," Willy said as gently as he could. "You should be free. He can warm your bed, but don't give him your heart."

[fawnthefae]

"But I love him," Fawn said quietly. "And who else would I lay with anyway. I have no one, he had many..."

[willysilver]

"You can have your pick. Seduce who catches your eye," he suggested.

[fawnthefae]

"But he picked me," Fawn whispered. "not for my blood, but because he wanted me."

[willysilver]

"Oh, I'm certain he wants you. Who wouldn't?" the prince said as he found the sofa and sprawled out, leaning back into the corner.

"I'm simply saying, he can want many people. It doesn't mean he doesn't care for you, or that you shouldn't care for him. But, little one, guard you heart."

[fawnthefae]

Fawn settled on the sofa as well, pulling his feet up.

"What am I to do?" he asked quietly.

[willysilver]

"Don't close yourself off from the love you need. And if he truly loves you like you think then the right thing would to agree to let you thrive with lovers of your own," he replied reasonably.

[fawnthefae]

"He is my only lover," Fawn insisted softly. "Only him. I have been taken by no others."

[willysilver]

"Has no one caught your eye? Made you curious? Someone you might like to taste, or hold?" he asked.

[fawnthefae]

"...I suppose," Fawn said awkwardly.

[willysilver]

"And all that holds you back is the belief a man is loyal?" he asked. "Embrace joy, Fawn. Find love."

[fawnthefae]

"No. ...I mean, yes, maybe. I do not know," Fawn said softly, long hair falling in his face.

[willysilver]

"Look in your heart. What do you want, Fawn? What do you truly desire?"

[fawnthefae]

"Just... To be loved. I want to be loved," Fawn said softly.