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[ Not in either life did Yu really think love was in the cards for a person like him, a shy recluse with a pretty poor track record at actually keeping friends. But it found him anyway, in more forms than he could have ever expected: the love of friends, allies, people he's come to think of as family, and this boy. Whether platonic or familial or romantic, in the past year, his life has become so full of love.

And it's with that thought in mind that he leans in to kiss Yosuke twice more, unable to resist. ]

It is.

[ ... one more kiss. And then, smiling, he breaks away and pulls open the door. ]

Come on. We've been standing out here--

[ A beat, and he tilts his head before a new smile tips up the corner of his mouth. ]

Actually... we should commemorate this moment, don't you think?

Edited 2018-01-16 06:02 (UTC)

[ Yu is so wonderful. He'd think that he'd be used to kissing by now, but he still manages to get that magical jolt every now and then when their lips connect. Yu, sweet, thoughtful Yu. He's more than ready to follow his boyfriend inside, but he pauses mid-step at that look. ]

Hm?

[ Yosuke blinks. ]

...Like with more kisses?

[ Is it sad that's an honest suggestion? ]

[ That wins a surprised but deeply charmed smile, the kind that makes his eyes crinkle. He kisses the tip of Yosuke's nose. ]

I was thinking of a selfie for our frame.

...Oh!

[ DUH! Of course, but, you know? It actually makes him a lot happier that Yu thought of it. That his gift, while cheesy, is something that Yu actually likes and wants to add too. That's why his grin is a strange mix of sheepish and pleased. ]

Yeah! Def--let me get my phone.

[ Which he fumbles around in his pocket for, bumping shoulders with Yu in the process. ]

[ Meanwhile, Yu will use that pause to slip his own phone out of his pocket. And, cheeky, warm all through with a new happiness, he'll lean in close to press a sly kiss to his boyfriend's cheek and capture the moment in a crooked, but thankfully still clear, selfie. ]

[ What he gets is Yosuke making a dumb and surprised face as he's caught halfway between looking at his phone and turning towards Yu. ]

Hey! I wasn't ready!

[ He always poses?? ]

[ Yu is laughing, and smiling, too. It's marvelously freeing. ]

Should I do it again once you're properly prepared, Mr. Model?

[ He's not pouting, he's just pouting. ]

Well yeah. [ Duh. ] You know, Akechi said I could be a model.

[ Huff. ]

But I'm pretty sure he's yanking my chain. That doesn't mean I'm gonna let you have some shitty ass pictures of me on your phone!

[ at once, dead serious with mock offended eyes ]

I'm keeping this picture forever. I'm framing it. [ A beat, and a headtilt. ] I'll get it printed on a throw pillow.

[ a none too subtle reference to Yosuke's daki of him. ]

While I think you'd be a great model, [ he murmurs with a small smile, ] I'm going to kiss you and let you prove it.

[ Which he does, this time giving Yosuke ample opportunity to prepare first. It's another kiss on the cheek, and he makes sure to glance at the camera with eyes full of mischief. ]

Edited 2018-01-18 05:15 (UTC)

Please don't ever talk about pillows again?

[ He still has the daki. That's the worst part. He can't get rid of it. It's got Yu's face. Help him. ]

You--!

[ Well, now he's blushing, but at least Yu gives him some time to pose. Notably it's hard to be on point when his boyfriend's lips are on his cheek, so what Yu gets his Yosuke slightly flushed giving the camera a smile as he gives Yu rabbit hears behind his head. ]

Sure.

[ He'll just make pillows Happen, instead.

God. When the picture is captured Yu stands straight and what he sees on his phone fills him with such ridiculous silly glee that he has to reach out to take Yosuke by the chin and kiss him deeply just to think straight again. ]

I'm freezing, [ he murmurs dopily when he pulls back, but what he really said was I love you. ] Inside? I think hot cups of cocoa are calling our names.

[ He's not sure if he's weak at the knees from the kiss or from the sound of Yu's voice and the look on his face. ]

Yeah...

[ Wait, what?

Oh, cocoa. Yes. He's down for that. Yosuke nods, his hand having fallen to rest on Yu's shoulder. ]

That sounds perfect...partner.

[ Feeling a little weak in the center of his chest, Yu huffs and lifts Yosuke's hand, turning it palm up so he can press a tiny, soft kiss to the ring on Yosuke's index finger. ]

Glad you think so, partner.

[ He'll lead the way inside, finally seeming to realize how cold it was outside when he's finally warm again. He'll rub his hands up and down his arms as he heads into the kitchen, setting about preparing the cocoa Ardyn himself is so fond of. ]

... I'm not ready to head home just yet, [ he says softly, more seriously as he bustles around. ] But ... soon.

[ Yu.

Don't mind him just turning into goop and shuffling along behind him. He starts walking in a little too far before he realizes he hasn't taken his shoes off, which he then does promptly along with his coat by the door, before trotting to catch up with Yu in the kitchen. ]

Yeah?

[ He smiles at that, placing a warm hand on Yu's back once the boy settles for a moment, and gently rubbing circles. ]

That's great to hear, man. Take your time.

[ Yu sets a pot of milk on the stove to heat. Cocoa is always best when it's made stove top. Then he'll move over to the counter and lean against it, his expression somewhat wry. As Yosuke rubs his back, he'll relax a little and take a moment to nose at the other boy's ear. ]

I've made Souji worry long enough.

[ ... after a moment, spreading his hands as if in anticipation of the response: ]

And, I feel ready. ... I was honestly dwelling a lot on how my conversation with Souji would go when I saw him, but it didn't go the way I expected at all. It went much better than I'd been picturing. [ On a soft sigh, with a single disbelieving chuckle. ] ... he's my brother. Whatever the truth of our memories is... I still remember growing up side by side with him. I don't know how I believed I could stay away.

Edited 2018-01-18 06:54 (UTC)

[ He listens, quietly and attentively as he does whenever Yu speaks about his feelings. It's important. And he's really glad to hear what he is. ]

...Hey, you've been going through a lot. Souji knows that.

[ A slight nod, and a crooked smile. ]

I know he'll understand. But like I said, I feel ready.

[ He'll turn his attention back to the milk after that, making sure it's at the right heat before adding the cocoa.

... softly, almost as if to himself except for the tiny, delighted smile on his face: ]

You love me.

[ Except Yosuke totally hears that because he is 100% tuned in on Yu right now. His cheeks redden and his hand stills on Yu's back. ]

...Duh?

[ Ah. Yu has to pause, resting his face in his hand and trying not to ... to what? burst into tears, or laughter? how does he describe this feeling? ]

As if it's so obvious... [ murmured. He turns his head to look at his boyfriend, trying and failing to hide how pleased he is. ]

... you know what you've gotten yourself into, don't you? You'll never get me to leave you alone. A year from now you'll be so sick of cats and curry you'll pay to get away from me.

[ all this with a tiny, heady grin. ]

[ Yosuke groans dramatically, though it's good-natured despite his efforts. ]

You already live with like six or ten or shit, I've lost count. How many more could you get?

How many would you let me?

[ He draws Yosuke into his arms, a laugh hidden deep in his belly doing its best to make his shoulders shake. ]

Would you let me have one for every month of the year?

Twelve?!

[ Yosuke does sound genuinely distressed, even as he places his hands on Yu's arms. ]

Aren't there laws against that?

[ Now Yu laughs outright, bumping his forehead against his boyfriend's. ]

Are you saying you'd report me to the police?

Maybe for your own good! I don't think I could compete with ten cats. Six is hard enough.

You'd send your own boyfriend to jail? That's cold, Yosuke... I thought better of you than that.

[ He is outright nuzzling his boyfriend. When really he needs to rescue the cocoa.. ]

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