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“How’s that? Feels better already, right?”
Atsushi hummed with a lazy smile. “Feels very nice~” He was enjoying his hair being blow-dried after spending a nice bath with his love. The warm air was so good against his back and shoulders that he would fall asleep sitting up. It last very long as the hairdryer was turned off.
Chuuya smiled as he moved his head a bit to see Atsushi’s relaxed expression and savored the sight. This was why he urged the other to come live with him and he was glad the other agreed. The other deserved the better things in life, like a nice bath, comfortable clothing and so on. It was hell already once Dazai got wind of their relationship and let the agency on it. He knew the other wouldn’t mess with Atsushi that way but he was victorious in the end when the agency was rather supportive of what he had with one of their co-workers.
Though he just couldn’t help but rub it that mackerel’s face after the fact for three weeks straight. Petty? Yes. But in his mind, it was justified.
“Ah, that was a nice bath.” Atsushi sighed, bringing Chuuya back to reality. “I would have fallen asleep in the tub if not for you.” He smiled up at the other.
Chuckling, Chuuya leaned down and kissed the other’s nose. “You have been looking tired lately. I do hope you’re not being overworked.”
“Mm-mn.” Atsushi shook his head. “Just a recent case.” He leaned forward so he can stretch a bit. “I can never get used to it, all that running, fighting and so on. Dazai-san and the others make it look so easy but I guess it’s because I’m still learning.”
Nodding, Chuuya draped his arms over the other’s shoulders and pulled him close. “Is that so?” He hummed, placing his head on top of the other’s, for once feeling taller than the other despite the tiger sitting down. “Well you’re getting stronger every day so I’m sure you’ll be able to surpass your mentors in no time, especially that beanstalk one.”
“Dazai-san will get back at you if he hears that.” Atsushi told him but it lacked any bite. He might actually sleep sitting up if they kept their position like that for a bit longer. “Dinner was great, by the way. I never had alfredo pasta before. So creamy~”
Chuuya couldn’t help but laugh. It was cute to see Atsushi getting excited over things that were otherwise the mundane. It was a breath of fresh air. “Yeah, I made sure that the best ingredients were used to make that dish. Too bad I couldn’t find a certain wine to pair with that in time. Though it’s not your thing, it’s nice to have a taste every now and again.”
“Well that and I can’t legally drink, I wouldn’t feel right.” Atsushi chuckled. “Mm. But the ice cream was so good too. I never had ice cream that soft before~”
There was a lot of things that Atsushi hasn’t had or done before but Chuuya was determined to make sure the other can experience what life had to offer as much as possible. Which was why he decided that now was a good time to get to bed. “Speaking of soft, how about we continue this conversation in our bedroom, hm~?”
Atsushi chuckled. “Sure.” He was about to get up but then he was swept off his feet by his love. His chuckling then turned to soft laughter as he was being carried from the living room to the bedroom. He sometimes forgot exactly how strong Chuuya was.
After gently placing him on the bed, he went to dim the lights and closed the bedroom door. Chuuya soon joined him on the bed and laid on his side as he smiled at him. “Also it’s called soft serve, I’ll treat you to some at another place next time.”
He couldn’t help it, Atsushi had to laugh, holding his side as he did so. Chuuya just really had a way of making him feel so comfortable and free in a way that he hasn’t been before. “Of course it’s called that~ How silly of me.”
Chuuya snorted as he reached out and ran his fingers through the other’s hair. “Not silly. And I mean it, I’ll treat you to that and many more next time.”
Calming down a bit, Atsushi smiled as he scooted closer and sighed. “You mean it? It won’t be a bother to you, right?”
It should be obvious to anyone else but Chuuya knew better. Atsushi needed reassurance every once in a while. For so long, he was treated like a burden and a bother that it will take time for him to see otherwise. He was slowly getting there though, and he’ll be damned if someone were to try and undo all of that hard work. He’ll be there when the other needed him and to him, that was more than enough. “Of course not, if anything, I would make me more than happy to spoil you. That’s one way I show my love for you.”
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