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That first night that Miriam moved in was a night Ni wouldn't soon forget. As everyone said goodnight and went to turn in, he smiled at Ai who returned it immediately. "Well, shall we?" he said to Ai—so happy that he almost gave it all away by forgetting to stop himself from adding the "my love". He wanted so badly to be able to just take his boy by the hand and walk him to bed, but this was still a victory, and he would take it. Ai new how he felt, as always. And it was enough to be able to go into the same bedroom shamelessly, and without hiding. They both made obnoxious scenes of saying good night again from Ni's bedroom—their bedroom—doorway as they went in.
As soon as that door was closed, they grinned and snickered. Ai laced their fingers and started hopping with glee. Ni joined in, of course. Hearing muffled voices, they hushed themselves, giggling even more in whisper.
Now Ni did take Ai by the hand, and gently led him to the bed, sitting down and pulling the other boy into his arms. He hugged him tightly and they just held on. They stayed quiet for some time, and it was a wonderful feeling, even just this small victory, being able to be together openly every night now. Someday, they would have it all, and not even Ton would be between them.