Hold a Knife by the Blade

5 years before Blood & Flowers, Valerian finds a magic-drunk Elio hiding in his closet, scared and with nowhere else to go. The pair spend an odd, enlightening evening together, trying to keep the tenuous peace between their families. 

This is an 8k word short that takes place in the Blood & Flowers universe, and requires knowledge of the first book. While it is not explicit, the connected works are, and not suitable for anyone under the age of 18.