Q

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"I will," he swore. They drove on a bit and Bond checked the GPS again. "How bloody far is this place? We've got to be almost there. Zoom that out and see..."

He hated the countryside in the dark. But thank god for technology. It wasn't all that long ago he would have been relatively blind.

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He laced his fingers with Q's and pulled their hands higher so he could see the bond that they'd made.

"It's been some time since I was in love," he admitted softly. "I hope I don't cock it up..."

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"I'm not sure I've ever been in love," Q confessed. "I thought I was, but- Well, that wasn't love. That was insanity. ...You wont cock it up though, double-o seven. I'm sure of it."

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Bond pressed Q's hand to the bed and held him in place that way as he moved in and hovered over him for a moment. Then he kissed Q rather than answer that. It was remarkable, kissing Q, because while sex was fun it never really made his heart race. But kissing Q was exquisite. It took him over, his whole body alighting with love and desire.

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Moaning into the kiss, Q lifted to meet him, savouring the taste of the double-o.

"James," he murmured, about to say something more, only to be interrupted by the sound of Bond's mobile.

Sighing, he flopped back onto the bed.

"That'll be Eve, I imagine."

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"Sometimes I swear she knows," Bond grumbled. He was a slave to the phone and reached for it to answer it. He didn't even look at the screen, he simply swiped to answer and put it to his ear.

"Bond," he said, taking a glance at the clock. It was terribly early...

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Q watched for a moment, then pushed Bond down and crawled atop him, sprawling across the double-o like a bony blanket. He rested his head on Bond's chest, getting comfortable and closing his eyes as the rumble of the agent's voice lulled him back to sleep.

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"Yes, Moneypenny," he agreed, listening to her give the report of what they'd found while Bond and Q had been driving. She talked on and Bond found himself rubbing Q's back slowly, up and down.

"Are you paying attention, Bond?" she asked with a note of amusement.

"Yes, Moneypenny," Bond said again, only to hear her laugh softly.

"No, you're not. I'm sure you're not even out of bed yet...so I know where Q is. When the two of you get up for the day you should text me and I'll give you another briefing."

"Yes, Moneypenny," Bond said, grin evident in his tone.

"Enough of you. I'll talk to you later," she said warmly, then ended the call.

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Practically purring under Bond's touch, Q wiggled a bit to find the blanket and pull it up over them both.

"All is well I assume?" he said, yawning softly and embracing Bond gently.

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"There's no signs of trouble, no chatter, and so far we're off the map and utterly secure. She says we should enjoy it while it lasts," Bond said as he laid the mobile aside. As soon as his hands were free he was caressing Q with both.

"You're so warm," he said. "I could die happy, just like this, smothered beneath you," Bond added with a soft chuckle.

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"No death, James. Not today," Q murmured. "This is life. It's what we fight for. ...What you fight for anyway."

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Q simply took him apart when he called him James. Bond's ego was swollen enough that he took great pleasure in hearing his name on the lips of a lover but it was different with Q. It meant more.

"I imagine I have a right to life," he said quietly. "The life I lead doesn't lend itself to quiet moments like this, though. I forget. You'll have to keep me grounded, Q. If you're up to it."

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"A happier task than the ones I'm usually given," Q said. "Now hush, get some more rest. Days like this are so rare, let's not waste them."

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"You're so bossy," he teased, but complied. Bond closed his eyes and allowed himself to truly relax and enjoy the weight of the man. He took note of Q's breathing, of the softness of his skin, and of the way he smelled. All together it was intoxicating.

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"Not always," Q promised, kissing Bond's jaw, then rolling to lay beside the man rather than on top of him. He curled up, blanket tucked under his chin as he took his own advice to heart and let himself drift back off until morning.

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Bond dozed off as well, perfectly content...even bored a little. He simply wasn't accustomed to peace- peace that had no promise of violence. Ordinarily if he had down time it was because there was chaos looming on the horizon. Not so here. Moneypenny had all but assured him of it. He was truly on holiday from it all, able to enjoy Q. And sleep. Really sleep.

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Q slept soundly for quite some time, but the bad dreams did eventually creep in. Q didn't wake, but he did twitch and whimper- the usually calm man becoming a small and nervous looking boy as he struggled against unseen enemies.

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It was the movement rather than the sound that woke Bond. Once he was awake, though, the plaintive noises Q made cut right to the heart of him. Bond rested a hand on Q's chest to still him.

"It's all right," he said, trying to soothe Q without waking him. It was only now that Bond realized Q likely needed some real sleep.

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Breath hitching, Q let out a sharp sob, grabbing Bond's shoulder in his sleep and pushing the man away- And then slowly calming down a touch as he settled in close.

Q never woke, but he cried softly in his sleep, his face pressed against Bond's shoulder.

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For a long moment Bond didn't know what to do. No one was ever there when nightmares overtook him, when he woke in tears or a cold sweat. The urge to protect Q was strong, and so he wrapped the man up in strong arms and held him close.

"It's all right," he said again. "It will all turn out. I promise."

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Q's sobs eventually faded, and he seemed soothed By Bond's tone and touch as he finally got some proper rest.

When he woke, he looked rested for the first time in a while. No dark circles, no drooping lids as he sat up and stretched lazily.

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When Q quieted down Bond drifted off again, but he kept close just in case.By the time morning came and the other man got up, Bond had finally rolled away and laid sprawled on his half of the bed. Without a shirt all his scars were on display, the blankets pushed down to his waist. When Q stretched it jostled the bed just enough that Bond opened his eyes, but he didn't move.

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Leaning over the double-o, Q kissed the other man's shoulder.

"Good morning," he whispered, before beginning to taste every inch of skin his lips could reach.

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"Mmm, very good morning," Bond purred, delighting in the feeling of Q's lips on his skin.

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"Did you sleep well?" Q asked between kisses, nibbling Bond's ear, then giving it a playful tug with his teeth.

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"Oh, yes," he said softly, his hands finding the hard plane of Q's ribs to hold on. "And if you keep that up I'm going to be unbelievably glad I woke up when I did..."