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Words of affirmation (Gaming)
Two weeks that's how long it's been since Freminet once again left Liyue to return home, however, he didn't feel the same remorse as before since he finally confessed to Gaming and he reciprocated energetically. Now after all that time Freminet has received his first letter from his now boyfriend.
Placing it on his bed Freminet took a moment to prepare himself. He wasn't really sure what he was expecting, in the few days he was with Gaming the brunette became a bit more clingy and started complimenting his appearance, but Freminet is sacred that things could have changed the same way he is scared that each of these letter should harbor bad news about Gaming or their relationship. In the end though Freminet knows he wants to read it more than he is scared of it. So he tenderly opens the sticker covered letter.
'I have now confirmed that Man Chai does infact behave better when your around because the day after you left he very quickly decided that tearing my couch was a good pass time, but makes sense wouldn't wanna misbehave in front of someone as nice as you. I hope it was ok but I already started telling people, some people did just figure out on their own, I just couldn't hold back on gloating that I bagged you. Honestly I was a bit nervous to write this but I knew you wouldn't write until I send a letter so I have to if I want to hear from you.
I do have some good news that you will probably find out soon anyways. I'm coming to Fontaine! I have a few jobs over the next few weeks so I'll be coming and going in Fontaine so we can meet at least once a week! I can't wait to see your beautiful face and go diving with you again the last time was fun and you looked so amazing I know I said it a lot but really you say I'm amazing when wushou dancing so I can say this about you!
See you soon Freminet!
From your overjoyed boyfriend Gaming.'
By the end Freminet is flustered still unused to being complimented and exited to see Gaming soon. Freminet places the letter in a drawer ment only for Gaming's letters and began to write, only for a knock to interrupt him.
Before he can actually say something though the door is open and Gaming has lifted Freminet off his chair and into a hug, " Fremi! How are you?" Freminet sputters bewildered by Gaming's sudden appearance but before he can ask Gaming explains, "I sent that letter last week it got delayed a bit so it arrived when I did so here I am! Honestly I didn't expect to be here so soon either I thought it would take awhile to set up this trip but nah it took just a day and off we went. The moment I was done my work I rushed here cause I had to hang out again last time you picked a lot of good places, your tastes are as good as your looks."
Freminet could feel his face warm from the proximity and words so he asked, "Why do you compliment me so much in your letter and just ever since we started dating?"
Gaming tilts his head as if the question makes no sense as he responds, "Well mostly because you look even cuter when your flustered and complimenting you is an easy way to fluster you, but also because it's an easy way to show how much I love you."
Gaming smiles as Freminet just sighs and hugs him back having no response to Gaming's continued affection.
Acts of service (Freminet)
The water ripples as two boys swim closer and closer to the surface until they both break the surface of the lake with coughs and gasps for air. The two rush to shore as a rogue mech trails behind in the water before moving away when they reach the land. Finally free from the chase Gaming looks down at his now ripped and wet clothes, "Damn I'm gonna have to buy a whole new outfit, really shoulda gone with some of the diving gear you suggested."
"You probably would have gotten more injured if you did. Your clothes are baggy so they thought they were part of your body if you wore diving gear they would have been more accurate." Freminet turns to Gaming with a slight frown as he says, "What you should have done is not try to push me away from all the attacks and get hit instead."
The scolding tone makes Gaming a bit embarrassed as he tries to defend himself, "I just didn't want you getting hurt! You just said it they would have been more precise with you than me. I only got a few cuts, mostly my clothes got hit don't worry!"
Freminet softens but holds strong, "I've dealt with stuff like that before I know how to handle it. If that happens again just focus on protecting yourself."
"No promises." Avoiding Freminet's upset expression Gaming adds, "You're just gonna have to teach me how to handle them better."
With a sigh Freminet drops the topic turning his attention towards Gaming's torn clothing, "Sorry about your clothes we should have done something else." Gaming waves his hand and tries to dismiss Freminet's guilt, "Nah don't worry I've dealt with worse, one time I had to fight a ruin guard while on the job. Of course I beat it but the kinda funny thing is when I delivered the package turns out the person didn't want it anymore, almost started crying on the spot."
Freminet chuckles and responds, "Regardless I can try fixing your clothes for you."
Gaming turns in shock not expecting the offer. "You know how to fix clothes!?"
Nodding Freminet responds, "Yes Father taught us how to do we could save money on buying new clothes," saying this Freminet grabs his clothes displaying a few stitches that had been done on them.
"Huh I noticed those yeah but never knew you did that."
"Not many of us really find it as a hobby just a task we do so we don't talk about it much."
"Hm welp if you say so, come on let's go back to my hotel so I can change." Their walk back to said hotel was filled with chatter, mainly from Gaming as he recounted a day where he and his friends had gone to a beach and the problems that happened along the way.
Finally reaching Gaming's hotel room once the door is closed Gaming starts to remove his shirt before Freminet stops him, "What are you doing?!"
"Taking off my clothes? Unless your gonna sew them while I wear them."
Covering the blush on his face Freminet asks, "Could you do that in the washroom please."
"Ah shoot sorry most the people I'm close with don't care about seeing me without clothes wasn't really thinking." Without another word Gaming goes to the washroom with a new set of clothes face as red as Freminet's.
As he waits Freminet puts on his own clothes and when he's done Gaming comes out wearing a muscle shirt and shorts, something Freminet has gotten used to as that is most of Gaming's clothes when he's in private. Handing his clothes to Freminet Gaming says, "Honestly I can't decide whether I like it better when you wear this or just your diving gear cause your much cuter like this but a lot hotter in just the diving gear."
With a light shove Freminet says, "Your never gonna give up these kinds of compliments are you."
"Not even when I've said every kind of compliment in existence."
Laughing at the comment Freminet looks out the window and says, "I should probably go now I'll give you your clothes back tomorrow."
"If you can't fix em you can keep em it's not the first hoodie you've stolen from me." With a smile Freminet leaves the hotel room.
Physical touch (Gaming)
Having finished the day's work Gaming goes down a long a path he told Freminet to meet him at for a date. He planned to first walk with Freminet and then he set up a picnic that looks over the sea, simple but private exactly how most their dates are. Nearing the meet up spot Gaming sees Freminet standing on the trail and rushes towards him.
Like yesterday when he reaches his boyfriend he lifts him in the air and spins him around, "Are you going to do this every time you see me?" Freminet half heartedly complains.
With a wide grin Gaming answers, "For as long as I can, and honestly I'd rather carry you the rest of the way."
"Like this? I'd be obstructing your view the whole time." Freminet's comment makes Gaming pause. In a moment he puts Freminet back on the ground but quickly grabs his legs and back putting Freminet into a bridal carry, "Why do you like carrying me so much? I can walk just fine."
"Eh I'm just a very touchy person, and I guess since your my partner I like touching you more." The comment caused pause as Gaming curses himself , "That sounded super creepy didn't it? Sorry, I can put you down if you want."
With a sigh Freminet puts his arms around Gaming and says, "It's fine, but don't try carrying me like this around others please that would be too embarrassing." With a nod Gaming heads down the path with a bright smile as Freminet admits to himself that he doesn't hate being this close to Gaming.
Finally arriving at the prepared blanket and food Gaming sits down leaving Freminet sitting in his lap, who then quickly moves away saying, "No that's too much."
"Noted, now let's eat I'm starving." Opening the basket Gaming warms the food with his vision before letting Freminet take his pick of the food. Once they finally have all the food laid out Gaming asks, "Can I hold your hand?"
Tilting his head Freminet responds, "Wouldn't that make it harder to eat?"
"I mean yeah but I don't mind so if your fine with it." With the answer Freminet holds Gaming's hand and starts eating. With a soft smile Gaming starts eating as well.
Gift giving (Freminet)
Once again Freminet is left alone after spending time with Gaming, but now with a bit of sadness knowing that Gaming would be leaving the next day. Thinking on their days together Freminet wonders to himself on if he did enough. Gaming had spent the time planning dates, and showing affection, but he didn't do much in exchange.
Left with nothing to do and a feeling of disappointment Freminet thinks over some things he could do to show his own affection. They didn't have time for another date so he couldn't try just taking Gaming out to eat. With what he knows about his boyfriend his main hobbies are spending time with others, wushou dancing, and eating.
With little more thought Freminet realizes the one connection and goes to the kitchen to try making Gaming something to eat. With the whole kitchen at his disposal Freminet has a few options of what to make, he could either make a dish he is good at or a dish he knows Gaming would like. Looking through the cupboards Freminet is disappointed once again seeing he has only the option to make a dish he's good at since they don't have the ingredients for anything else.
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With a halt the elevator finally reaches the docks and Freminet and Gaming step out holding a suitcase of Gaming's stuff as his coworkers load themselves on the ship. Standing before the ship Gaming hugs Freminet and with a bye turns to leave, but Freminet holds his wrist, "I made you something to take with you."
"Ooo what is it? A mech, food?" With a sparkle in his eyes Gaming anticipates the gift and Freminet reveals a container filled with seabird's sojourn.
"I wanted to thank you for planning the dates and being so nice this whole time. I hope you like it." Handing over the container Freminet watches as Gaming's eyes soften.
"You don't have to thank me for any of that it's a gift alone to spend time with people I like, especially for those I love."
"Still I thought I should give you something, especially since you were so affectionate this whole time."
"Well thank you Fremi. I'll bring back the container next week." With nothing left to say Freminet waves as Gaming boards the ship.
Quality time (both)
Yet another week passes with them apart but finally Gaming once again arrives at the Fontaine harbour with Freminet awaiting him. Unlike before Gaming approaches more slowly as he carries a few boxes off the ship, "Freminet! I have really good news but it's gonna have to wait I gotta finish the job first."
"I just wanted to tell you to meet me where we went diving last week after your done, are you able to do that?" With a nod Freminet leaves for the elevator as Gaming goes back to carry off more boxes.
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Sitting on the sand Freminet holds a seashell he had found over the weekend while Gaming was away having prepared it for when Gaming returned. Hearing the crunch of sand behind him Freminet looks over his shoulder and seeing Gaming prepares to be lifted off the ground. As he predicted he is lifted off the ground and into Gaming's arms with yet another energetic welcome.
Once back in the ground Freminet quickly presents the seashell which gets a confused look from Gaming, "Is that a starconch? How'd you get one of those was someone selling them?"
"No I actually found this by the docks I just assumed it somehow found it's way from Liyue. I thought it was interesting so I wanted to give it to you."
With a grin Gaming responds, "You really don't have to you could just kept it for yourself."
"I wanted to give you something else and I still have that starconch you gave me." Freminet then turns to look at the conch and says, "Or do you just not like it? That's fine."
"Nah I like it and it is interesting it's just you really don't have to I'm already happy to just spend time with you."
"I feel the same way and yet your always complementing me to show your affection so thought this would show mine."
"Yeah that's fair guess I'm just not used to receiving gifts and favors." Accepting the conch Gaming holds it in his hand before asking, "so why'd you wanna meet up here to go diving again?"
Shaking his head Freminet sits again and says, "I thought it'd be nice to tell each other about our week just like we do in our letter just now in person."
Sitting down Gaming nods in agreement and then says, "That has to wait just a sec cause I have great news. So after you gave me that food my boss saw it and asked about it and when I told him that you gave it to me he asked some more and when he learned we were dating he changed my shifts. Turns out he's like a huge romantic so he said from now on he'll try to get me heading to Fontaine more often!"
For a moment Freminet is shocked but that is quickly replaced by joy of knowing they could talk in person more often. Seeing the smile on Freminet's face Gaming tackles him into a hug letting out his own joy. Their excitement doesn't calm as their conversation continues they just enjoy knowing they would be able be together more often.