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Ping!
Roy’s phone buzzed with a new notification. Grogilly he rubbed his eyes and swipes the screen aimlessly. It was nearly noon and he was so tired from watching Dr. Stone with his little brother. After numerous failed attempts he finally manages to open his messages.
Vin: Hi roybear ^_^
Roy: Hi Vinnie. You’re up early?
He sits up straight on his bed and stares dazed at the wall ahead of him. His very large deku poster looking him in the eyes. Roy thought back to their time difference; it should be around 3am for Vin. He shakes his head dismissing the thought, maybe they’re just going to sleep late.
Roy stumbles around his room and opens the curtains, wincing slightly at the bright light it brings in.
Ping!
Vin: Hmm yeah im working on something.
Vin: You busy today?
Roy thinks. He didn't have anything particularly planned for the day. Just some cleaning around and maybe some grocery shopping. He’ll probably play some brawl stars later too.
Roy: Not really, just running errands. Did you want to call?
Roy: What are you working on? 🤔
Vin: A surprise :)
Vin: Hmm yes! Do you want to go to a park together and pretend we’re on a date?!!! 😏
Roy: Yess, I’d love to! 💗
Roy: What kinda surprise 🤔
Vin: Can't wait for our date ♥️
Vin: Heading to bed now, goodnight Roy ☺️
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For the rest of the day Roy is pretty perplexed. He wonders why Vinnie didn't explain anything about this ‘surprise’ and then went to bed so abruptly. As he’s preparing his late lunch, a plate of chips with ‘Mayochup’ (as Vin calls it) and a little salad on the side, he can't help but wonder what it would be like to finally meet Vinnie. To be near him and be able to hug and kiss him. To cuddle and to smell him. Roy self-consciously tries not to think of those things because the distance between them saddens him. Though as everyday passes, he thinks it’s one day closer to meeting Vinnie.
Ping!
Vin: Evening, my love ♥️
Vin: Do you know what park you're going to?
Roy: Hmm not sure yet. 🤔
Roy and Vin texted back and forth trying to figure out the logistics of their facetime date. It would be a bit difficult given their time difference but Roy still wondered why Vin was acting weird. They insisted on calling at 7am their time which would be 4pm for Roy but the idea of going on a date at 7am sounded a bit silly. Although Roy kept telling them they could call later, Vin wouldn't let up.
So in the end Roy was sitting on a park bench at 4pm waiting to call Vin. Although Vin wouldn't actually be there, he put on his nicest shirt and his nicest smelling scent. He tapped his toes patiently as he waited for Vin to text back. Even after all these months of dating he still got a little nervous before their calls.
Suddenly the world was black. Slightly chilly hands covered his eyes and before Roy could panic, a familiar voice spoke.
“Guess who!” Vin appeared in front of Roy in their usual braids and a black sweater. “This winter really is brutal.” He said, shivering slightly and giving Roy a smile.
Roy was dumbstruck. He didn't know what to say or do and so he just stared at them. As the seconds past Vin began to shift on their legs anxiously.
“Surprise..” He said when Roy didn't respond.
Roy jumped in Vin’s arms and gave them the biggest hug he could muster. He felt a few tear drops fall from his eyes and land on their hoodie. They stayed like that for a long while just holding each other in a comfortable silence. As they separated Vin gently wiped the tears from Roy's face.
After some time they finally spoke. Vin had come all the way to South Africa to visit Roy but they would be leaving in a few days but they figured they'd make the most of their time together. To begin with, Vin led Roy to a little picnic they had set up. They walked hand in hand through the trees until they reached a small clearing with a picnic blanket and assortment of fruits. They ate and talked and laughed and joked. As the lunch continued Vin slowly inched closer and closer to Roy and by the end of it he was resting his head against Roy's warm shoulder and his arm around Roy's waist. Vin looked up at Roy and looked between his full lips and his chocolate eyes. Leaning in they pressed their lips against each other's and moved in sync. Vin’s fingers found Roy’s soft curls as their kiss deepened.
"I love you." They whispered as they pulled back.
The next few days would be the most memorable few days of their lives.