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Deuce loved waking up.
It used to feel like such a chore to him, just dragging himself out of bed only for the day to be a bitch to him specifically.
Then he sort of forced himself to endure the early mornings when he got into Night Raven College, all for the sake of becoming the honor student that his mom would be proud of.
Now, though? He liked waking up.
He liked waking up with his limbs tangled with his husband's, seeing him peacefully asleep, with his head resting on Deuce's chest. Deuce himself could feel the man's heartbeat, it was soothing to listen to. Made him smile.
But it was early morning, and he had to get ready for work. Even on a Sunday, justice doesn't exactly stop. It's why he slipped out of his husband's tight grasp like if he had done so many, many times, getting out of bed and stretching himself.
"Mmm... Deuce..?" Ace murmured, eyelids fluttering open slowly "Wha... what time is it..?" he slurred out, confused. His hands felt around the bed, looking for the source of warmth that had escaped him.
"Good morning. It's still early for you, don't worry." Deuce assured, leaning down and pressing a kiss to the top of his husband's head.
"Mm... Got exams... to correct..."
"And that can wait."
"...Okay..." Ace closed his eyes again, falling asleep once more almost instantly. Deuce smiled, cupping his face before pressing a quick peck to his husband's lips before he left to make himself breakfast. He'll definitely be getting Ace a coffee if he has to grade his students' exams.