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"Creampuff's finally asleep," Rosa mumbles, petting the soft, fluffy cat on her lap. She stifles a giggle as Creampuff sneezes in her sleep, her tiny cat voice reaching Rosa's ears. God... Creampuff is just so cute.
Vyn's hand reaches out to rake his fingers through white fur, and he smiles with the memory of the cat's name— Creampuff. She was such a dear, nuzzling on his palms when she wanted Vyn's attention, and being such a doting dad, he surrenders his time to her, now making his garden the third priority, with Rosa and his princess Creampuff first and second, respectively.
"I know," he whispers, gently taking Creampuff into his arms, and he earns a small pout from Rosa as he takes the cat in her kitten bed, complete with her cat pillow to sleep on. Vyn only teases Rosa with a grin, clutching Creampuff to his chest and mouthing 'She's mine' to his girlfriend.
Rosa just rolls her eyes, waving for him to come over. And so he does, settling Creampuff in her little haven, as he walks back to his.
"That little princess is quite energetic," Rosa says.
Vyn nods, a fond smile on his face as he recalls the chaos Creampuff brought on Rosa's visit. The little girl had managed to escape them for hide-and-seek, stroll along the garden as if she was queen, and enjoy a little too much in her very spacious cathouse (courtesy of the doting cat dad, of course).
"She is, actually," he replies. "She is only ever this enthusiastic when she sees people she has taken a liking to... Even Creampuff likes you within a heartbeat."
The junior attorney grins, teasing Vyn, "She loves me so much."
"Well, her owner slash dad believes that he loves you more," Vyn says, and Rosa's eyes widen before she hits Vyn on the shoulder. She's blushing now, she knows.
"Vyn!"
"What, my love?" He laughs. "I'm not wrong, am I?"
Rosa hides her face in her hands, and Vyn only presses a comforting kiss at the crown of her head. "Forgive me if I tease you still, my rose. You are just too adorable to leave as is."
"I know..." she mumbles. "I'm not mad... just, very... taken aback."
"Still?" Vyn asks, taking her hand from her cheek to intertwine with his. It's second nature now, how he reaches out to hold her and feel her touch against his skin. It's nothing short of comfort, knowing that Rosa is right beside him, as he is beside her, too.
"Yes, Vyn," Rosa pouts, leaning her head on his shoulder. Like clockwork, the doctor adjusts, before he then rests his head above hers. They feel like two fit puzzle pieces— two halves of a whole. "It's getting annoying now that you still have me so... so putty in your hands."
"I don't think that's a bad thing though, no?"
Rosa huffs, a smile present on her face as she pretends to be mad. No, she could never be mad at him, not when all he ever does is bring butterflies in her stomach, and make her feel like she is on top of the world with him. She feels nothing but loved, and Vyn never forgets to remind her of her worry.
So no, it wasn't a bad thing. But it's not like she'll immediately give him the satisfaction he wants, so she stays silent, and opts to play with his fingers that holds her so gently, yet tight to never let her go. Rosa keeps the question unanswered, knowing that she need not words to tell Vyn her reply.
The silence is comfortable as they both keep quiet, finding solace in each other as time passes. She hums every now and then, and Rosa feels Vyn's thumb brush her knuckles in response. It stops at some point though, and Rosa figures that her boyfriend has fallen asleep like his princess had, because of the fact that Creampuff has been more active than usual, like Vyn said.
Although, he might get a real bad case of stiff neck if he keeps sleeping like this— so Rosa slowly moves her head away, waking the doctor in the process. Vyn's eyes flutter open, his lack of sleep evident on his face. Rosa stares at him for a while, and never has she thought of saying it in front of his face, but Vyn was very...
"Cute," she says, stealing a quick kiss from the man's lips. Vyn simply hums in satisfaction as he feels her lips on his, the haze never leaving him.
"Alright, wake up, love. Let's move to bed," she says. Rosa brushes away the bangs covering Vyn's eyes, and she almost laughs with how groggy he looks. She fights it, however— it seemed like Vyn was exhausted.
Vyn doesn't move, opting to snake his arms around her waist and bury his face on her shoulders. "Still sleepy," Vyn incoherently mumbles. "I just want to sleep with you."
"Love, we can do that on the bed."
"Mmm... later," he replies. "I like this. Just being with you."
Rosa's cheeks reddens, but her heart swells with joy being able to see Vyn being this... relaxed towards her. Granted, he might be half-asleep, but she knows Vyn wouldn't just be this close, nor talkative to anyone. She thinks Vyn's like Creampuff, in a way... gentle when roused from sleep, and affectionate only to her, as if they know even without full consciousness that they both are safe with her, within her arms.
"I do too, Vyn," she says, now patting his head, her slender fingers threading into silver hair. "Five minutes and we'll go to bed and sleep there instead, alright?"
The man nods, and Rosa giggles when she feels Vyn's lips curve into a smile on her shoulder. As much as Vyn spoils her, she can't deny that she was equally as bad in spoiling him. It was two-way road indeed, she thinks.
It doesn't take long for Vyn to call for her name again, and she responds, her voice akin to an angel's.
"Yes, darling?"
"Nothing, really," he whispers. "I love you, my rose."
In a heartbeat, Rosa makes him look at her face as she replies back. Looking into golden eyes, she smiles. "I love you too, so much, Vyn."
With no more words spoken, Vyn tightens his hold on her, and allows sleep to take over him again. In her embrace, he is home, and with him, she is safe.