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"Here! I bought this while I was out since it reminded me of you."
Victor looks up from his book at Luca's words. Presented in front of him was a small dog plush. A round, chocolate brown pug, with a cartoony smile that seemed to mimic the grin of the person it was being held by.
"He could be another companion for Wick! I wonder what we should name him!?" Luca begins excitedly, gesturing to the assortment of other plush dogs that rested around their dog's bed. Victor's face softens as he watches his boyfriend ramble, so he closes his book to place a small kiss of gratitude on Luca's cheek before the boy can be too far gone in his musings to notice.
Luca is stunned out of his thoughts, now looking at Victor in the eyes. He feels Victor's warm gaze, and though this type of thing has happened often now, Luca still feels embarrassed to be on the receiving end of such affection. He sheepishly scratches his neck, then slowly leans in to reciprocate--
Luca's lips are stopped by the gentle push of Victor's hand.
"...Did you forget to buy groceries?" Victor asks softly, but the question is already answered by the lack of bags in Luca's hands.
Luca suddenly remembers why he was at the store to begin with.