Q

[lepidopterologist]

The day after the awards show party Harry had to work late, which vexed him to no end as he'd promised Q that he was going to be home to make dinner. He texted him an apology and instructions to have a snack if he was hungry, and when he finally arrived home around 8pm, came with boxes of fresh sushi that he'd had delivered to the office, along with a bouquet of flowers.

"I'm home," he called when he came in, and a touch sheepishly held out the flowers when Q came in.

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[qu4r73rm4573r]

Q leaned against him, closing his eyes for just a moment. "For the better, I hope. I know my life is better with you in it, Harry."

[lepidopterologist]

"Immeasurably for the better," Harry said as he stroked his hair.

[qu4r73rm4573r]

Q smiled, touched to hear it, and started tugging Harry towards the bed.

"Lay with me."

[lepidopterologist]

They both tumbled onto the bed, and Harry pulled Q into his arms. "I've not been this happy in a very, very long time, Q," he said softly.

[qu4r73rm4573r]

"Me either," Q said. "I'm not sure I was ever this happy before, actually," he admitted as he curled up close.

[lepidopterologist]

Harry stroked his hair again. "I hope you know that you really needn't... worry, about anything. Especially money."

[qu4r73rm4573r]

"I don't want to be a leech," Q said quietly. "I want to contribute in some way."

[lepidopterologist]

"You can contribute however you like, Q, but..." Harry sighed softly. "I think you may not appreciate just how much money I have. It isn't just my job. I had an inheritance."

[qu4r73rm4573r]

"...Oh," Q replied. He'd been aware that Harry clearly had money, however, it had never crossed his mind to ask how much.

"Would you not feel taken advantage of?" He asked.

[lepidopterologist]

Harry blinked at him. “If you… wanted me for my money you’ve done a good job of hiding it.”

[qu4r73rm4573r]

"I don't want you for your money," Q assured him. "I just never want you to wonder."

[lepidopterologist]

“I don’t wonder,” Harry assured him, and kissed the top of his head. Then teased, “Didn’t you tell me once that you wanted to be a kept man?”

[qu4r73rm4573r]

"Well, yes, but... I mean as a daydream it's nice, isn't it?" Q said, letting his fingertips trail up and down Harry's side.

[lepidopterologist]

“It can be as real as you want it to be,” Harry said softly.

[qu4r73rm4573r]

Q seemed unsure, still worried that if he had nothing to contribute, Harry might resent him over time

"Maybe if there were other ways I could contribute?" He suggested.

[lepidopterologist]

“Well you’re saving me on the dog walker…” Harry offered. “But Q… I truly think you are underestimating the positive impact you have had on my life.”

[qu4r73rm4573r]

"How so?" Q asked.

[lepidopterologist]

Harry hesitated visibly. And then looked quite vulnerable honestly. “Darling I haven’t been in love in about twenty years.”

[qu4r73rm4573r]

Q moved a bit closer, leaning in and kissing him softly. "That's shocking, because you're very easy to love, Harry."

He stroked the other man's cheek, then kissed him again.

[lepidopterologist]

Harry kissed him back, gentle at first and then deeper, wanting to somehow make Q understand with this kiss just how important he was.

[qu4r73rm4573r]

Q moaned as the kiss grew more intense, the sound lost against Harry's lips as he held on tighter.

[lepidopterologist]

Harry shifted them and rolled so that he was on top of Q. He slid one knee between Q’s legs, nudging them apart as they continued to kiss.

[qu4r73rm4573r]

Q didn't resist, moving with him and stretching out slightly on the bed.

"Harry," he murmured into the kiss.

[lepidopterologist]

“You’re so beautiful,” Harry whispered against his skin. “Inside and out. I want so badly to keep you.”

[qu4r73rm4573r]

"So keep me," Q murmured, arching up a little to meet him. "I'd be a lovely pet. Barely need anything... Some food, some toys to tinker with- I'm terribly low maintenance," he quipped.