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blackberrywars · 8 months

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♥️Lambert/Aiden Fic Reclist!♥️

For anybody and everybody interested in Lambert, Aiden, and/or their relationship! I've been obsessed with these two since the start of the pandemic, and they inspired me to start writing my own fic, so making a reclist has always been an idea in the back of my head. Plus, it's come to my attention that the tag can get crowded sometimes, so, Laiden fans, this one's for you.

Parameters: I've decided to divide my recs based on common story types that explore Laiden both in and out of canon. Other ships are allowed, but the focus is Lambert/Aiden. Additionally, I put a cap on 3 fics max per author. These are not arranged in any particular order beyond the categories.

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♥️Lambert's Revenge/Aiden's Death or Return♥️

(i know dead people, and you are not dead) by @brighteyedjill (Explicit/5,940/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Lambert finds Aiden after ten years of torture, maimed and broken. They retire and learn each other once again, mind, body, and soul.

I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory by CamilleDuDemon (Mature/2,327/Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death)

Aiden dies on a beautiful sunny day, while Lambert waits for him in their usual meeting place. Witchers cannot love and witchers never die in their beds. If only neither of those were true.

No Grave by @blackberrywars (Mature/2293/No Archive Warnings Apply)

A shameless self-rec, because I'm very proud of this fic. To the tune of Hozier’s Work Song, Aiden crawls from her almost-grave, determined to see her baby wolf again.

Fair Trade by Anoke (Mature/40,373/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Karadin sells Aiden to a mage, and he becomes an experiment, trapped in his own head while searching for a way out. It's a series, and this is the part where shit gets ugly.

Very Dark Magic by @bomberqueen17 (Mature/23,683/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Aiden is once more getting tortured and mind-controlled by a mage, but luckily enough and via the power of psychic beams, Keira and Lambert find him. And Lambert's pissed.

Roses Fall but the Thorns Remain by @t4tlambert (Teen/1,458/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert holds Aiden's medallion in his hands, and he knows what it means. He pays for the privilege of having this last piece of his lover, and falls apart for just a moment.

No Grave Can Hold My Body Down by @t4tlambert (Teen/14,414/No Archive Warnings Apply)

A fellow Hozier-lyric-title user. Aiden crawls out of his grave and is found by Eskel, who begrudgingly decides to not piss off his little brother and does his best to keep his Cat alive.

Fortunes of the Fearless by @tumbleweedtech (Teen/627/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert is a vicious bastard, and Aiden is lucky enough to be around to appreciate it, even if Lambert's victim is long dead and drowned.

Survival by @kitdubhran (Teen/1,278/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Aiden wakes up in enough pain that he kind of wishes he hadn't. But he does wake up. And we all know who he's gonna go find.

♥️Getting Together & Being Together♥️

Intent by tnico (Teen/18,551/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert does everything in his crotchety (open to interpretation) power to get Aiden to reveal his devious plans and fuck off, except all he wants is to be by Lambert's side. Incredible characterization, funny as hell, and awesome research footnotes.

Bad Blood (Runs True) by @fairytrashmother (Teen/8,368/No Archive Warnings Apply)

The Tournament never happened, and the Cats and Wolves are actually trying to make peace. A young pup and a young kit might just solve their problems

Silver for Monsters by @crimsonherbarium (Explicit/108,559/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

A canon-compliant look at the development of Laiden with awesome cover art and plenty of angst in later chapters. Lambert is slow to trust, so the burn follows thus.

Lacebound by @heronfem (Mature/39,391/Graphic Depictions of Violence)

Lambert and Aiden as young witchers in winter, lacebound by the fucked-up system they live in, and soon, lacebound to each other. Extremely nuanced politics, people, and circumstances, but also something like a college AU, if Bombs 101 was a class

Denial by tnico (Teen/16,989/No Archive Warnings Apply)

This fic quite possibly wins the award for bitchiest Lambert dialogue in existence, and no one loves it more than me and Aiden. They go a-curse-breakin' and have a grand old time together. More awesome research footnotes

Therapeutic Effects by @laurelnose (Teen/900/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert finds Aiden purring himself back to health, and it's mad cute (but also hilarious because Lambert is Lambert)

Fuck Off: A Love Story (In 5+1 Parts) by @skaldingrayne (Mature/17,080/Graphic Depictions of Violence)

Despite all his efforts to appear the contrary, Lambert is just a bit too noble (and then a bit too horny and a bit too in love) to let this mangy Cat die by his own stupidity. He's still gonna bitch about it tho.

i won't say i'm in **** by @purpurred (Mature/5,848/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Keira arranges for a Cat to fulfill one of Lambert's more private fantasies, and Lambert takes it in the worst way possible. That doesn't mean he can stop thinking about the way Aiden held a poisoned knife to his throat.

ease me of its fever by @inexplicifics (Mature/5,226/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Omega Lambert has spent so many years saying absolutely-the-fuck-not-i'll-rip-your-cock-off that it's more than a little difficult to say yes. Aiden is so, so patient.

mountains that are stacked with fear by @xianvar (Mature/11,171/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert, being Lambert, assumes the beautiful love confession he found in Aiden's bag was actually a prank, and lashes out accordingly. He gets his shit together, and his Cat, eventually.

♥️Meeting the Family♥️

Lambert's two orens' man by Ledgea (Teen/1,861/No Archive Warnings Apply)

One part in an incredible series about the slow development of Aiden and Lambert, but it's just a fun bit of Eskel getting to see his baby brother happy

Hide and seek by Ledgea (Mature/6,617/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert sneaks Aiden into Kaer Morhen, and his whole cohort of bastard pups work hard to cover his ass while causing as many problems as witcherly possible; part 1 of 3

a promise to keep by @all-hail-the-witcher (Teen/983/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Tooth-rotting fluff of Aiden in Kaer Morhen, appreciating the effects of good, regular meals on Lambert's physique. Cutagen biscuits are made.

Winter with the Caravan by @damnbert (Teen/14,229/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert goes home with Aiden for a while, and all the other Cats take the opportunity to take the absolute piss out of them both (and maybe do a little matchmaking on the side)

Lambert's Family by @freudensteins-monster (Teen/5,901/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert hides his biological family until he finally feels safe enough not to. They might be growing up around him, but they still welcome him home every year, and they welcome the Wolves and Cats too.

Did he who made the Lamb make thee? by @tumbleweedtech (General Audiences/1,461/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Being the (asshole) older brothers that they are, Geralt and Eskel constantly rib Lambert about being the littlest wolf, and that his mysterious cat must be pint-sized to match. Lambert is happy to prove them wrong.

♥️Good Old Fashioned Smut♥️

wild green wonder by elizabethgee (Explicit/42,554/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Laiden smut in just about every configuration you can think. Sweet and tender, rough and wild, this one has it all. If you like a dom!Aiden and repressed sub!Lambert, this is stellar

Lambert's (Not-So) Mysterious Vial of Oil by @on-a-lucky-tide (Explicit/11,291/No Archive Warnings Apply)

The Lambert-kicks-ass-at-alchemy headcanon applied to sex. He receives (heh), and then passes his glorious knowledge of lube onto a his student, Aiden

Sweeter Than Pride by @blackberrywars (Explicit/2524/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Another self-rec for the f/f lovers. Lambert is a sweet brat and earns herself a spanking so good she cries. Aiden freaks out a little, but after it all, they fall asleep spooned together

An Evening of Frippery by @bard-llama (Explicit/3,105/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert being a power bottom whose gender is "mind your fucking business," but who nonetheless looks fantastic with his exquisitely tailored skirts hiked to his waist

I Like how the day sounds through this new song by Lynge (Explicit/9,222/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Some porn with plot where Aiden forces Lambert to confess to petty theft and also his deep and abiding romantic feelings (in that order).

Problem by elizabethgee (Explicit/1,977/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

In a fic I've just now realized has the exact same premise as one of my wips, Aiden is obsessed with Lambert's thick ass thighs and will do anything to ride them

Cut You Clean by GreenBird (Explicit/4,203/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert loses a bet and has to let Aiden shave him. It has some... interesting effects on him.

Thicker than Water (and Other Poetic Bullshit) by @kushielsmercy (Explicit/2,835/No Archive Warnings Apply)

A mini-character study of Aiden and Lambert through the lens of some filthy blood-play. They're both far more possessive and codependent than they'd want to admit.

Puppies Don't Talk by @damnbert (Explict/8,725/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Very kink-heavy fic of Lambert going fully into subspace and getting to be taken care of for a while. He can't bring himself to really ask for what he wants, but puppies don't talk anyway.

all dressed up (with no place to go) by @childoffantasy (Explicit/6,707/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert fulfills the redhead contract of wearing green and killing it dead, and there's just enough room under his pretty skirt for Aiden to crawl right up it

Thief's Reward by @inexplicifics (Explicit/1,592/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Maybe Lambert shouldn't reward this handsome Cat for stealing his kill, but it's been awhile, and he might as well get something out of the bargain (it's orgasms. and 60% of the corpse profits)

Dichotomy by @tantumuna (Explicit/25,054/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Extremely kink-heavy fic where Aiden and Lambert switch to see whose methods can get Aiden pregnant the fastest.

Kneel For Me by @alllthequeenshorses (Explicit/2,269/No Archive Warning Apply)

Lambert can only really let go with Aiden, and as soon as he can, it's a freefall. Aiden's there to hold him tight. It's some kinky reunion smut, come get a helping.

Catch and Release by @top-notch-swords (Explicit/9,570/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Aiden is deeply possessive and more than willing to manipulate the situation to remind Lambert exactly who he belongs to. Filthy alley sex and a little codependency that they should probably talk about but actually just fuck about

♥️One-Shot Roulette♥️

A Logical Conclusion by @heronfem (Mature/18,674/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Essentially the thesis of Laiden shippers, seeing Lambert's prickly ass and knowing the only logical conclusion is that he must have loved Aiden very deeply, even across space, time, and AUs

Wheel of the Year by @crimsonherbarium (Explicit/20,717/No Archive Warnings Apply)

A series of Lambert and Aiden celebrating the holidays on the outskirts of society, but finding twice the joy for it. Lots of smut, but also sweetness and angst.

You and I (and what we get up to) by @iwillpooponthefloor (Explicit/19,396/No Archive Warnings Apply)

ABCs of Laiden that focus on them as a team of two. They pull off contracts, schemes, and each other, from time to time.

Purr For Me by @round--robin (Explicit/8,407/No Archive Warnings Apply)

A whole bunch of short and sweet snapshots into Laiden. I couldn't put them on this list, but Robin has a lot of other fics combining Laiden with other ships.

♥️Modern AUs♥️

A Beginners Guide to Exploiting the Kaedweni Tax Code For Fun and Profit by @heronfem (Mature/167,193/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Lambert and Aiden get accidentally married and decide to make it work for the tax benefits. And then they fall in love. And work through trauma. And get a cat. And it's gorgeously written.

What Happens at Waffle House by Anoke (Teen/1,993/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

The rituals are intricate, and Lambert's sometimes involve mutual combat with the Waffle House line cook. Somehow, the feral gremlin gets a date out of it.

All those wonders sit in wait for us by Theladyknight23 (Teen/14,847/No Archive Warnings Apply)

My fellow fem!Laiden crusader with a delightful modern take on witchers as a combination between truckers and pest control workers. Americana themes and the best additional tag ever: "love is like bread."

The Bark that's to Your Bite by @theimpressionablelizard (Explicit/12,976/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Where Lambert is Deadpool pre-mutation and he falls in bounty hunter love with Aiden, who I personally imagine looks like Dev Patel from the Green Knight. A little romance, a little co-worker wolves, and lots of swearing.

Three Cats Walk Into A Bar by @halehathnofury (Teen/2,607/No Archive Warnings Apply

Inspired by the lovely @whyzowl's art, it's the Wolves + Ciri dressing Lambert up to get him laid, and Aiden taking the bait.

Helpless, Feckless, Far Too Young by @keirametzbrassknuckles (Mature/14,605/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

The Wolves are a traveling group after a death in the family, and Lambert is so fucking sick of them acting like nothing is wrong. He meets Aiden, and they get on like a fairgound on faire. Written by my personal mistress of angst.

♥️Miscellaneous♥️

Once, Again by @brighteyedjill (Mature/4,521/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Aiden has to save Lambert in a time loop without explaining anything, but we all know Lambert doesn't trust easy. Sometimes the simplest solution is the right one.

The Art of Living by Ledgea (Explicit/25,636/Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings)

Lambert loving people as the story of an art gallery, a skill honed from his cohort to his brothers to Aiden, The Damn Cat, when he makes his appearance.

Fields of color by @witcherscrane (Mature/2,057/Major Character Death)

In the wake of Aiden's death, Lambert follows a beautiful illusion with a smile on his face. His brothers help him find rest.

Give Us A Smile by @etcorsolus (Mature/2,945/No Archive Warnings Apply)

A 5+1 of Aiden making Lambert smile. Textual adaptation of that one post "look at you! you're so handsome when you're not being a bitch."

The Basics by @kushielsmercy (Mature/375/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Aiden gets possessed, and Lambert has a choice to make. Ambiguous ending.

Ashes in His Mouth by Faetality (Mature/3,924/Graphic Depictions of Violence)

Fear makes humans cruel. It makes them not care who gets tied to the stake, so long as they can breathe easy while the victim drowns in smoke. Or, Lambert suffers, and Aiden watches.

remember me as i was not as i am by @all-hail-the-witcher (Explicit/40,248/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Aiden has been dead for a very long time, long enough that Lambert has long since forgotten his face. It's just in time for a beautiful man with green eyes to break in through his window and ask for his services.

Deafening Silence by @wolf-and-bard (Explicit/13,230/No Archive Warnings Apply)

Destiny is a stubborn bitch, but it hasn't Lambert, who doesn't give a rat's ass that he's never meant to see Aiden again.

A Spot of Blood by MsThunderFrost (Explicit/3,440, No Archive Warnings Apply)

How the phrase "Pops didn't raise a quitter" turns into a "sex sent me to the ER" story for Lambert, because he's a stubborn bastard who would rather injure himself than communicate.

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Let me say a few things outright, because I want zero drama.

This reclist is for the benefit of Laiden fans, and is not meant as a criticism of any other ship or fic.

The fics chosen for this reclist are only ones I have read. It is by no means comprehensive, and definitely favors older fics, since that was when I was deepest in the fandom.

I actually had to cut this short because I hit some kind of content block limit, which. Oh welp. If anyone wants me to remove their fic from this list for any reason, PM me and I'll do it asap

#the witcher #the witcher fanfiction #lambert #aiden #laiden #witcher lambert #witcher aiden #lambden

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artistsfuneral · 3 months

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Ooh would you mind doing 83, or 38 please? Thank you, love your writing! 💙

just for you, the softe Lambden 38.

kiss prompts 🌼 ao3 🌼 2.669w

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It was a calm afternoon, sunny and warm. Two days ago Lambert and Aiden had set up their camp far out in the woods, where no one would bother them as they restocked their potion supply. The last couple of contracts had gone well, a routinely find-contract-kill-monster-get-paid situation that left them with enough coin to finally replace Aiden's leather vest and buy Lambert a new tunic and a pair of pants that would hopefully survive the next hunt.

Away from the general population and bend over his brewing kit, Lambert was in his element. It was rare for Aiden's best friend to find a task that kept him both calm and concentrated and required him to use his brain. Brewing was by far Lambert's favorite past time, which was brilliant, given the fact that witchers required their potions like a fish required water. They could do without, but not exactly for very long.

And Aiden loved to see him like that, he really did, but after two days of calm and quiet he was starting to get restless.

Wanting Lambert's attention more than anything right now, he casually started poking the wolf's side.

The first few pokes were entirely ignored. But Aiden was a cat and everyone knew that cats had the natural ability to be persistently annoying. So Aiden kept poking Lambert. Nudging against his side until the wolf's concentration broke and Lambert swatted his hand away with a low rumble. Aiden grinned.

Very slowly he raised his arm and, just as slow, his pointed finger nudged right against Lambert's cheek just above his beard. He left his finger there, squishing into Lambert's face, even when the other witcher stopped his work to give Aiden his evilest murder stare. The cat's grin grew even wider.

“What are you doing?�� Lambert asked, his voice a dangerous, deep grumble. It should have been a clear warning, but all it did was to send a delighted shiver down Aiden's spine.

“Nothing,” he answered as innocently as possible. Just to let out an undignified, loud squeak when Lambert suddenly turned his head and snapped his teeth at Aiden's finger. Only thanks to the cat's quick reflexes did Lambert end up with nothing but air between his toothy grin. “Careful, kitten. You don't want me to make a mess, do you?” he asked semi serious as he cocked his head towards the bubbling concoction in front of them. Aiden sighed loudly, letting his body slump to the side and fall down like a sack of potatoes. Lambert let out a snort and raised an eyebrow in amusement before returning his attention to their potions.

Used to Lambert's gentle but firm dismissal Aiden let out another, quieter sigh and did what he always ended up doing in these situation. He watched Lambert.

A habit he had initially started to annoy the wolf, because no one truly liked being stared at, but had continued once he realized just how nice Lambert was to look at. He had that handsome ruggishness that easily caught other people's eyes. His strong jaw, wide back and broad shoulders, the way he held himself, full of confidence thanks to Lambert's not-giving-a-fuck attitude often had people stop and look at him. Not that the cynical wolf was aware of how many heads turned for him. But at least that also meant he didn't realize just how many couldn't see past his rough exterior. Lambert's sharp wit and hot-headed reactions scared others off. Even Aiden himself hadn't fully understood the complexity behind Lambert's temperament when they first started meeting up. The wolf was difficult to read when he wasn't willingly open about his emotions, but once you were able to see the subtle signs in his body language and tone he was an absolute delight to be with.

Then there was the fact that Lambert was pretty. Handsome, of course, but any half decent man could be considered handsome in the right light. No, Lambert was pretty. Whenever it was just the two of them and the wolf got to take a breath and relax, it seemed like his entire being softened. His jaw would unclench and the harsh look in his eyes soften. His shoulders would slowly fall down, opening his posture and making his movements smoother. The first time Aiden had noticed this it had taken his breath away. Lambert's smile, his actual smile that brightened his eyes and created little crow's feet in their corners, was a view he held close to his heart. The way his black hair curled into tiny locks when the wolf let it grow out for once, how he unknowingly curled into Aiden whenever he got tired during the long nights neither of them could find any real sleep and how utterly adorable he looked on days he was slow to wake in the mornings, knowing Aiden had his back. Lambert was handsome and pretty and unfairly beautiful without even knowing it.

But of course it was more than that. Lambert was loyal to a fault and no matter how badly he tried to hide it, it was incredibly obvious just how much he cared for Aiden and that- That might just have been one of the many reasons why Aiden had fallen in love with his best friend.

It was a tragedy, really. Because Aiden knew these things never really worked out in the end. He had witnessed it too many times before, when his brothers and sisters came back, heartbroken and angry and without their best friend's shoulder to lean onto. It sucked and Aiden was not ready to risk Lambert. He'd never be.

So instead of sitting up and kissing Lambert stupid, he settled with another long and dramatic sigh, followed by the admission, "You are so gorgeous," just to see the way Lambert's eyes widened and the way the tip of his ears turned red. Just because Aiden couldn't kiss him, didn't mean he couldn't be nice to him. It helped a great deal that the wolf had no idea how to deal with compliments and therefore never said anything about it.

Basking in the knowledge that he once again managed to make the wolf blush oh so prettily, Aiden purred. “Stop trying to distract me,” Lambert grumbled, not looking at him. “Not trying to,” Aiden argued, “I just miss you.”

The look that was shot at him was one of pure irritation, but the darkening blush gave the wolf away. Aiden smiled sweetly. “Honestly, if I wanted to distract you I wouldn't do so by complimenting you.” Not saying out loud that it would be outright cruel of him to use soft words and compliments against Lambert. He didn't need to anyways, because Lambert raised his left eyebrow in challenge and Aiden wasn't one to back down easily. With a loud “Ha!” he darted forward, snatching one of the little ingredient pouches he knew Lambert would need next and hopped out of the wolf's reign.

“Aiden!” he yelled out, “You bastard, give that back!” Jumping up with one motion, Lambert was on his feet and darted into the cat's direction who, just as quickly, widened the distance between them. “Nuh-uh, no way,” Aiden laughed and danced out of the wolf's reach again. “If you want it you have to catch me!”

"Not funny," Lambert declared loudly as he ran after Aiden, but the grin on his face betrayed him. Aiden allowed himself to holler with joy, leaping away from the wolf and turning the chase into a cat and mouse game. With him ironically being the mouse. The two of them frequently chased each other in all kinds of terrain. The even forest floor of their camp was hardly a challenge, but the short burst of adrenaline that got his heart pumping and blood flowing after sitting in one spot for so long was a welcome change.

Aiden let out a loud squeal when Lambert's hand got hold of his shirt and tugged. Hard. To escape the wolf's grasp he ended up doing a less than graceful somersault. When he stumbled during the landing, Lambert took the chance to reach for the pouch. With his fingertips tugging at the fabric, Aiden only had one move left, so he raised his arms as high as he could, knowing full well that Lambert wouldn't be able to reach. He was almost two heads shorter than the cat. “Fuck you!” said witcher promptly cursed. One of his hands took hold of Aiden's shoulders and he used the momentum to push himself upwards, his free hand grabbing at Aiden's wrists and immobilizing him.

He barked out a victorious laugh before noticing that Aiden refused to give up just yet. His hands stayed exactly where they were, up in the air, wrists held together by the wolf's tight grip. Lambert tried to yank them down but the other witcher barely moved. “Come on, now. I won, fair and square!” he complained. Aiden, who was entirely enraptured by the close proximity of their faces, barely heard the mild complains. He might have reacted differently had he not spent the past ten minutes or so thinking about how pretty and kissable Lambert was.

“How do you always make me so happy?” he asked bewildered.

As if burned, Lambert suddenly let go of the cat and took a step back, his hands dropping to his sides. “You- You can't say things like that.” Aiden's face fell. It was the first time Lambert clearly objected to his remarks. “What- Lambs?”

“You can't just say that shit, alright?” Lambert got louder, drawing up his shoulders in self-defense. He wasn't supposed to do that, not in front of Aiden. He wanted to be safe. “I thought you didn't mind?” He sounded small, his thoughts racing. Had he messed up? Had Lambert been uncomfortable the entire time Aiden complimented him?

“No. I mean yes- It's just- Fuck, Aiden!” His wolf was almost yelling now, the frustration in his voice would have been obvious to anyone. “You can't keep saying this shit. Because- Not if you don't mean it. Because I will think that it means something and-”

Before he could continue Aiden grabbed him by the shoulders and dug his fingers into Lambert's tunic. “Do you want it to mean something?” He hated how desperate his voice sounded. Lambert stilled immediately, wide eyed and frozen he stared at Aiden, not daring to answer. Without really wanting to, Aiden moved closer to him. “Lambert?” His eyes, just as wide and confused, were searching Lambert's looking for a sign, looking for something that proved to him they were on the same page. “Do you like me?”

The wolf let out a defensive huff and looked away, “What are you, twelve?”

“Lambert!” Aiden sounded harsher than he wanted to. “This is really not the time to be stupid. Do you like me?”

“Yes, fine, for fuck's sake! So what of it?!” Lambert looked like he had bitten into a bad apple. Aiden couldn't believe it. “Fucking kiss me, you dumbass!” he demanded, slightly shaking Lambert by the shoulders. Between the surprised yelp and Aiden's loud giggle they somehow managed to smash their lips together.

Their teeth knocked together and Aiden couldn't stop smiling.

Their first kiss was clumsy and stupid and not at all what either of them had imagined but at the same time it was so them. When they broke apart they were still laughing, shoulders shaking from the sheer ridiculousness of the situation.

“Want to try that again?”

“Please.”

Their next kiss was everything.

Aiden leaned in slowly, his wide smile softening as he noticed his heart pounding inside his chest. He had thought about kissing Lambert countless times and finally being able to do it made his insides squirm.

Never before had he gotten so lost in a kiss. His hands wandered from Lambert's shoulders up to his head, cupping his face, pulling him even closer. He was warm and soft and felt so alive under the tips of his fingers.

Lambert tasted like sunshine. It made Aiden gasp, a sound that was quickly caught between the wolf's lips and returned with the same reverence. He felt one of Lambert's hands tangling up in his hair, felt his other hand settling in the small of his back like it belonged there. They kissed like they had done so a hundred times before, like they were made for each other. And all Aiden could think of was kissing Lambert. To kiss him like this each and every time. Every morning after they'd waken up, every evening before they'd go to sleep. Day after day after day he wanted to kiss Lambert again and again and again.

Soft gasps turned louder as the need for air grew more pressing, despite neither of the two really wanting to part. Lambert's hand on his back pressed them closer together, desperate for closeness in a way he'd never been before. Even as they were ultimately forced to separate, neither of them allowed the other to stray far. Pressing their foreheads together, ringing for air, unable, unwilling to let go for just a moment. Lambert smashed their noses together in a desperate attempt to keep Aiden from leaving him. Not that the cat would ever let Lambert go now. “I love you,” he whispered against his skin, unable to open his eyes no matter how very much he wanted to see if Lambert was blushing. It was the high-pitched whine that had his eyes flutter open. Just to find big, watery topaz staring right back at him. “Lambs? Are you alright?”

“Do you mean it?”

“What? Of course! Lambs, I love you so much!”

In all the years Aiden had known Lambert, he had never seen the other witcher cry. Not once. Apparently all it took was an honest confession of his affection. Lambert was hiding his face in the crook of his neck, absolutely bawling. It was kind of adorable. “Oh no, oh Lambchop, it's okay,” he cooed at the wolf, not able to hide the amusement in his voice. “Oh Labs, I love you. Love you so much.” He threw his arms around Lambert's middle and pulled the other witcher into a hug. “Don't make fun of me,” he grumbled into Aiden's neck.

“Not trying to, sorry.”

“You're laughing.”

“Not to make fun of you. Never that. I'm just really happy.”

That made Lambert pull back and look at the cat, “You're happy?”

He breathed out a laugh and gently wiped the tear tracks from Lambert's cheeks. “How could I not be?” A soft kiss to each corner of Lambert's eyes made them flutter shut. “I've been in love with you for a long time, Lambs,” he continued, pressing a kiss against the wold's cheekbones, “Never told you about it because I thought you'd leave me.” Another kiss, against his cheek this time. He didn't want to stop. Ever. Kissing the corner of his mouth, then slowly bringing their lips together once more. Lambert sighed happily, “Love you too.”

Aiden's stomach did a flip. The wide smile that spread across his face forcing them apart again. Letting go was easier this time, now that he was sure he'd be able to kiss him again. And so he did. Trailing soft kisses from Lambert's lips across his face and down his neck where he buried his nose against the soft skin of the wolf's throat.

It was a warm and sunny afternoon, the sun slowly starting to set between the tree tops when they opened the pace between them.

“I- The- Uh- The potions. I should continue,” Lambert stumbled over his words. The tips of his ears were burning hot and a red flush spread across his cheeks. His lips were red from kissing Aiden and he looked oh so damn pretty.

Taking hold of Lambert's hand Aiden lead them back to their little alchemy station. His heart still fluttering inside his chest.

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