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“Pfft, who would’ve guessed that Vyn would be so clingy while drunk?” Luke teased, Artem and Rosa were holding back a laugh as well as a very drunk Dr. Vyn Richter clung onto a Marius who was blushing furiously, though he’d later claim that it was the alcohol that made him so red.
“It’s honestly really cute!” Rosa remarks, Artem nodding along, Luke already has his camera out, snapping away, as Marius desperately tried to hide his face to no avail, Vyn was practically on top of Marius, with his arms around his shoulders, while one of his legs knelt atop Marius’, his face was so close to Marius’ own that he could feel Vyn’s breath on him. He was in such a compromising position that the press would have a field day if any of the photos today got out, in fact it would be enough to fill the tabloids for months.
“Haha, very funny. Can someone get him off, please?” Marius asks, gently attempting to push Vyn off, though he doesn’t really put in much effort, he doesn’t really mind it, like Rosa had said, it was honestly really cute, but he has a reputation to uphold thank you very much! Even if he doesn’t garner much respect from the people present. Still, public displays of affection, of actual affection, have always flustered him, he’s not used to it after all.
“Marius…stop that…” Vyn whines with a pout and Marius does as he’s told, because he finds that he can’t really deny Vyn anything. The rest of the party just snickers at the sight, as Marius sends them an unimpressed look.
“Sorry, Marius, looks like you’re on your own.” Luke replies with a laugh, Marius sends him a dirty look before sighing and accepting defeat. “10 minutes till midnight, I’m going to get another bottle, want some Rosa? Artem?” Luke says, getting up and heading to the wine cellar, Marius’ wine cellar by the way.
“Right, well you guys do that, I’m going to get Sleeping Beauty here up to bed,” Marius announces, “alright, up you go, come on, Dr. Richter.” He says lifting Vyn up to his feet, before lifting him up in a princess style carry. This time it was Artem who had his phone out, taking pictures of the entire ordeal, good god they will never ever let Vyn and Marius live this down, will they?
Marius sighs as he lays Vyn on his bed, it wasn’t a sigh of exasperation, but rather, one of fondness. Vyn looks divine, he notes, with his pink tinted cheeks, flushed from the alcohol, his half-lidded eyes and the way one of his hands clung onto Marius’ shirt, as if he was afraid of Marius leaving him. The moonlight from the window which was spilling onto him only made him look more ethereal than his usual self, he could spend an eternity just watching Vyn like this.
“I love you…” Vyn mumbles and Marius chuckles.
“Love you too, Vyn.” He says softly, as he plays with Vyn’s hair. He’s kneeling so that his face is close to Vyn’s, Vyn…he’s so beautiful. Usually Vyn would never be caught dead in such a position, maybe Marius should get Vyn to drink more often, because he was just far too cute like this.
Only a few seconds till midnight now, Marius leans in and presses a soft kiss on Vyn’s lips just as the fireworks began. Time felt slowed as he continues kissing Vyn, he probably shouldn’t, with how drunk both of them were, especially Vyn, but he can’t really find it in himself to care, not right now, when all he knew was sweetness of Vyn’s lips and the soft scent of roses that had always lingered on him.
As Marius pulls away, Vyn holds onto him. “Stay…” he pleads and Marius gently wrestles his hands away from his collar. He’d love nothing more than to stay and lay with Vyn, but he does have other guests to tend to, guests that are far too drunk to drive home, that he has to intercept before they attempt to. He holds onto Vyn’s hand and places a kiss upon his knuckles, a promise that he’ll be back soon.
“You sure took your time.” Luke says as Marius makes his way into the living, Marius sticks out his tongue in response, earning an eye roll from Rosa.
“You missed the countdown!” says Rosa.
“So I did…I was with Vyn at least, but,” Marius pouts for dramatic effect, “that meant I couldn’t give you a kiss!”
“Sucks to suck, Marius. Artem and I both got to kiss her cheek.” Luke says, sticking his tongue out at Marius to tease him, but Marius, still high from his kiss with Vyn, could hardly give a damn right now.
“Hmph, you’re so mean, rubbing it in my face. Isn’t he so mean, jie jie?” Marius proclaims dramatically anyway, causing the other three to laugh. “Anyway, you three are too drunk to make your way home by yourselves, I’ve got more than enough guest rooms, so you’re welcome to make yourselves at home.”
“Ah, we wouldn’t want to be a bother…” Artem says, Marius waves his hands dramatically.
“It’s no problem, I mean Vyn’s already staying over, what’s a few more? It’s not like we lack space. Come on, I’ll show you to your rooms.”
By the time Marius returns to his room, Vyn was already sound asleep. The room is filled with the soft snoring of Vyn Richter, not loud enough to be a bother, but so very adorable. Marius’ heart skips a beat as he stares at the peaceful rise and fall of Vyn’s chest. Careful as to not wake him up, Marius tiptoes across the room and gently slides next to Vyn, who doesn’t hesitate to wrap his arms around the new body beside him. Marius smiles before pressing a kiss on top of Vyn’s forehead as he drifts to sleep, dreaming of Vyn, the faint scent of roses and a million kisses.
The next morning, Artem and Luke waste no time in bombarding Vyn and Marius with the photos from last night, spamming it in their group chat. Rosa wasn’t any better, she was laughing her head off and giving them far too much encouragement. Marius politely tells them fuck off while Vyn simply wore a soft smile upon his lips, the flush on Marius’ face was far too adorable to ignore.
“I hate you guys so much.”
“Awww, you love us!” Luke and Rosa say in harmony.
“Yeah yeah, whatever. I’m going to go make breakfast, or well brunch, I guess. You guys stay here.”
“We can help.” Offers Artem, Marius declines though, going on about how they were his guest and what a terrible host he’d be if he had his guests help with breakfast. Though when Vyn said he was making tea, Marius did not repeat the same spiel. In fact he seemed all too happy to agree.
“You’re awfully smiley, I would’ve thought you’d be horrified by your behaviour last night.” Marius says, as he hugs Vyn from behind.
“Mm,” Vyn pulls Marius’ head close and kisses him, “while my behaviour last night was less than dignified, I’m less bothered than you think.”
“Oh, why’s that?”
“It’s not as though it was in public, besides I find it quite worth it since you’re just oh-so-cute in that photo.” Vyn says, turning around and pinching Marius’ cheek.
“Shut up…” Marius says, but the blush on his cheeks betrays him. Vyn laughs and kisses him again. Though neither of them would admit it to anyone, they both saved the photos, keeping them close to their hearts.