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It's early .
Kurapika's body wakes them up whether they like it or not , soft yellow sun warning their skin . Leorio sleeps soundly beside them , after all , it is a weekend and he doesn't have any work to do . Personally , Kurapika was in between jobs , a rare luxury for them . They don't have any work either .
They roll over in place to look at their sleeping husband , looking over his eye lashes , his slightly stubbly chin ... He's pretty , they decide . They look at his hands , brought up close to his face , and they decide that those are pretty too . His hair , hardly spiked up since he is particular about washing out the gel at night - Pretty .
Kurapika thinks their husband is pretty . They're convinced of it . Leorio would protest and claim handsome as the best adjective , but seeing as Kurapika never cared about gendering their compliments , they disagree . Leorio is pretty and there is nothing he can do about it .
The thought makes them smile as if they've won an argument that hasn't even happened . Competitive spirit , they suppose . It could also be why they and Leorio work so well together - Neither of them like to lose but both of them like to compete . They make it work .
Kurapika tries not to stare , most nights , for fear that Leorio would wake up . They want him to get good rest . But this morning they think it's okay . Leorio won't mind to go back to sleep on a Sunday .
" Peeks , " He says , without opening his eyes . Maybe he's been awake the whole time without them noticing . Kurapika always finds themself letting down their guard around the doctor . Being less aware of every little change in movement . They trust him .
" Come here . "
Leorio lifts an arm and gestures for the blonde to push themself into his chest . Kurapika indulges him . Not because they WANT to cuddle or anything - Obviously not that . ( They do . They always do . )
His arm wraps around their waist and pulls them snug against his chest . He's warm , and the sun makes it almost uncomfortable . Kurapika pushes the blanket a little to make it easier on themself to not overheat .
" It's early , " He grumbles , not needing a clock to know . He's always good with time . Guess it just comes from the long shifts at the hospital , or the nights he spends staying up far too late with his lover . They laugh . A breathy little laugh .
" It is , " They tell him , slightly amused . Leorio is not a morning person . He spends most of the time he has in mornings just making himself look alive . They feel him bury his face in their hair .
" You should go back to sleep . " It's not exactly a suggestion , considering Leorio isn't going to let them go anytime soon . Luckily , Kurapika is more than happy to be tangled together with him . They idly stroke patterns into the back of his tan hand . Thin scars line his fingers , something he said had happened from infection in childhood .
Kurapika hadn't exactly realized infection was such a problem before then . They'd never considered it , in their arsenal of scars , that infection could make it worse . They appreciate how Leorio always fights to keep their wounds clean even more now that they're aware .
The doctor is pretty demanding about all kinds of medical care , for all types of people . He is more caring than he gives himself credit for . But it's a special , sweet sort of concern when it comes to Kurapika . They smile , feeling a little dizzy . Love always makes their head swim and their face heat up . They're learning to like it more and more .
His breathing is slow , but they can tell he isn't asleep . So they talk to him .
" I love you , Leorio . "
They feel him smile against the top of their head . He kisses their hair before speaking back at them . " I love you too , Pika . More than most things . "
They're sure the doctor can feel their heart beating nearly out of their chest . Everything Leorio says just makes their system run directly into overdrive . They're warm . It feels nice .
" We should go to the aquarium sometime , " They suggest quietly , still stroking the back of his hand with nimble , practiced fingers . Leorio doesn't move very much , still in and out of sleep .
" Sure , " He says , taking a breath before finishing the sentence , " But I'm tired , so we're going back to sleep first . "
Kurapika giggles at him . They feel him smile again . They always like taking naps with Leorio , even though they don't sleep most of the time . They just like to be held in his arms while he's relaxed . Someone who trusts them .
Someone who THEY trust . Unconditionally and without exception . Leorio is their first thought when waking and their last thought at night . They'd always thought things like that were sappy , and perhaps even a bit egregious , but now they understand . Love might just be a meaning for life on its own .
It sure starts to feel that way to them .
They get lost in their brain for longer than they expected to , and during that time Leorio has fallen asleep , breathing softly . His grip on them had loosened but not left , and they smile at the feeling . They love him .
They love him they love him they love him .
It's a nice thought .