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The sudden sound of birds singing outside the window is enough to draw Matthias out from his slumber. Luminous morning sun filters through the curtains, causing the brunette’s eye to wince at the shining light as he cracks it open. Taking a moment to get accustomed to the brightness, he lets out a big yawn, his body shifting slightly as he stretches. His hand moves instinctively, brushing against the figure he was holding.
Mike’s body moves slightly to nestle himself closer to the other male, arms tangled around his lover’s torso, and face snug against his chest. The sudden movement causes Matthias to freeze up, worried that he awoke his boyfriend with his stretching, but his worries quickly dissolve when a soft snore escapes the blonde’s lips, making Matthias relax and smile fondly at the man beside him.
His chest rose and fell in steady rhythm, his freckles practically glowing under the sunlight shining through the curtains. The warmth of the sun seemed to highlight every detail of his peaceful expression. Soft lips slightly agape with drool sticking against the corner of his mouth, long pretty blonde lashes resting gently against his skin. Mike always seems to look so ethereal no matter the hour, goodness, how did Matthias get so lucky?
The brunette’s heart swells as he continues to admire the gorgeous sight beside him, taking in all the features that sculpt Mike’s face one by one. Matthias could stare all day, never tiring of the view. He reached up with a careful hand to brush a stray lock of blonde hair behind Mike’s ear. The motion was featherlight, as to not to disturb him. But even so, Mike murmured something incoherent in his sleep, tightening his hold, burying his face further into Matthias’s chest if that was even possible.
A soft chuckle escapes Matthias as he watches, lowering his head to plant a kiss on the top of the blonde’s head, the brunette gently caressing his hands on the other’s waist, his fingers tracing soft, idle patterns against Mike’s skin. Matthias basks in the comfortable silence the morning brings, the soft chirping of birds outside, light chattering from behind his door blending with the sound of Mike’s breathing. The world beyond seemed so far away, and Matthias was in no hurry to face it. Here, in the stillness of their shared space, everything felt perfect.
“mmm— matty..” Mike grumbles, his voice thick with sleep as he shifts slightly in Matthias’s arms. His face scrunches for a moment before cuddling deeper into the warmth Matthias brings, his freckled nose brushing lightly against the brunette’s collarbone, causing the other to blush at the tender contact.
“Good morning, můj anděl,” His hand moves from his waist to gently stroke at Mike’s back in slow, soothing motions. “Did you sleep well?” Matthias murmurs, his tone soft and full of affection, a tone only the acrobat had the privilege of hearing.
Mike hums in response, a lazy smile forming on his lips as he tilts his head slightly to peek up at Matthias. His eyes are still heavy with sleep, but they hold a warmth that makes Matthias’s chest tighten. “Mmhm, had a pretty good pillow.” The blonde jokes before resting back into the warmth of Matthias’s chest.
“Ah— is that so..?” The brunette chuckles, heat rising up to his face again. “Well, I’m glad you slept okay, miláčku.” Matthias moves to kiss at his head once more, Mike lifts his face slightly, freckled cheeks flushing as he meets Matthias’s tender gaze. With a soft, teasing smile, he brushes their lips together in a gentle kiss. It starts slow, sweet, and full of quiet affection, leaving both of them breathless.
“Gross, morning breath..” Mike murmurs against Matthias’s lips, his smile widening despite the comment.
“Hmm.. not exactly honey and sugar canes with you either.” Matthias’s heart pounds as he listens to the light laughter he drew out of the acrobat.
“Touché,” Mike says with a playful smirk. “Got any matches for today?” Matthias hums softly, leaning back onto his fluffy pillows. “Not exactly…”
“Me neither.” The blonde smiles knowingly at his partner, his gaze gentle as Mike plants another kiss down on his lips. “Let’s just sleep in for today, yeah?” And who is Matthias to decline such an offer?
They settle back into a comfortable silence quickly, the room filled with nothing but the steady rhythm of their breathing, limbs tangled protectively around each other underneath the coziness of their shared blanket. Outside, the world hums on, but in this shared moment between them, nothing else matters.