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❀ 6 ❀
"Keiji, Keiji! Let's take a picture here!"
"Okay, let me get the camera."
They were at the viewing dock near Mount Fuji because Bokuto insisted that they eat breakfast here before going to their 'awesome getaway' according to the taller man.
They stood beside each other, with a clear view of Mount Fuji as their backdrop.
They flashed their biggest grins, their cheeks glued together, as Akaashi extended his arms to hold on to the camera.
When they finished, they went to a nice restaurant that has all of their favorite dishes.
After ordering tons of meat, the florist touched the taller man's arms, gaining his undivided attention.
"So," the younger man started. "Are you now going to tell me where at least we are going?"
"Okay! Okay, fine. I'll tell you," Bokuto exclaimed with his hands raised in surrender.
"I know we both wanted a lavish date outside of town for our anniversary, but i figured we should just leave those for the other years.
"The past few years had been a rollercoaster for us so I thought we should just keep it simple this year.
"You might think it's not much but I realized just the thought of having to spend some alone time with the one I love most is more romantic, right?"
Akaashi smiled at his boyfriend. "Of course it is, Kou. I know how difficult the past few years were for us. That's why I made you choose where to go, but you're not telling me anything. Not that I mind."
"Well… We are going to Mount Fuji! Well, more precisely we are going to this onsen by Fuji-san! It's gonna be the best, Keiji. Just wait and see. And then I had a reservation for this first class ryokan, and I rented this cozyㅡ" but was cut off by a finger on his lips.
"How about let's just wait and see?"
Bokuto puckered his lips to kiss the florist's index finger before nodding. "Yeah, that's a great plan. I can do that!"
After a lovely lunch date at an open-roof restaurant, Bokuto took Akaashi to the ryokan they would be staying for the next few days.
After successfully checking in, the older man took the florist to the ryokan’s park where they walked and explored the area near Mount Fuji. Both were extremely happy, if the grins that never left their faces were an indication.
While walking, they saw a flower design contest ongoing that Bokuto insisted his boyfriend should join, to which he eventually agreed.
Akaashi didn’t win but got recognized by the organizer of the whole competition because of his unique and original designs. The taller man was very pumped up about it.
“Yeah, Keiji! You’re going to be a famous designer!”
“We’ll see, Kou,” Akaashi replied in amusement.
A little bit after sunset, the couple was finally back in their ryokan room.
As the florist was about to change into his yukata for their onsen bath, the older man stopped him.
“Wait, Keiji. Can you wear your kimono?”
“Why?” The smaller man was visibly confused.
Bokuto scratched the back of his head. “Well… You’ll just have to see!”
And thus, Akaashi found himself looking at a small gondola-like boat docked in a small lake. A man, which the florist presumes is the driver, was waiting for them to arrive.
Akaashi stopped to look back at his boyfriend.
“Bokuto-san, isn’t this a bit too expensive?”
The older man raised his hands in defense. “No! No, it’s not. All of these I got from a promo. I was starting to lose patience at one point and was thinking of taking a loan, but I’m glad I waited. This ,” he gestured to the onsen before pointing at his boyfriend. “ You, you were worth the wait.”
The honest statement made the florist blush tenfold, and the taller man basked on his boyfriend’s flushed skin.
It’s moments like these that made Akaashi really admire Bokuto. And if you were to list the million reasons why he fell in love with the owl-haired man, his dedication to the people he loves will place among the top of the list.
“So… How are you liking it so far?” Bokuto smoothly asked.
“I love you.” The smaller man answered.
“What?”
The florist reddened again tenfold, embarrassed by his unexpected confession. “I was meaning to say ‘I love it, thank you’ but ended up saying ‘I love you’.” Akaashi laughed nervously before clearing his throat. “But... I meant that too. I love you, Kou. Thank you for your effort, and for everything.”
Bokuto flashed his biggest grin yet. “Really?! That’s great, ‘Kaashi! I did this to make you feel happy. I know you've been stressed lately.”
Akaashi shaked his head, smiling tenderly at his boyfriend. " You make me happy, Bokuto-san. These dates are just a bonus."
The couple rode the boat and went around the lake, the light from the stars serving as their only source of light.
A couple of minutes later, the boat stopped at the dock near their ryokan, where a huge dinner buffet was being served.
The two, who were drained (in a good way) from their adventure, ate a lot as they laughed and talked about stories from work or family.
An attendant approached their table after they finished eating to inform them that their private onsen had been set up. Akaashi raised a brow at this, side-eyeing his boyfriend.
“Okay, that was not part of the promo but your mom pitched in. She said she wanted to thank us for taking care of her.”
After a relaxing night at the onsen, the couple decided to retire to bed early, preferring their bodies revitalized for tomorrow's another set of activities.
Akaasi never stopped thanking his boyfriend however he couldㅡ kissing him here and there, giving him a massage at the onsen, and indulging him his well-deserved and much needed cuddling.
He truly did deserve it after especially making sure that this time for sure, they will go through with their special anniversary date.
“No storms incoming?”
“No, Kou. The forecast said little to no chance of rain.”
“Nobody feeling sick?”
“I feel fine. You don’t have a fever as far as I can tell.”
“Do we have money?”
“Enough for this trip, yes.”
“No problem at work?”
“If there will be, I wouldn’t know because I muted the notifications on my phone. Only you and my parents can contact me right now, Kou.”
“Did you already call your mom?”
“Yes, she wanted to tell us to enjoy and to stay safe.”
“Then… Let’s go?”
“Of course, Love.”