"Well, we were also busy." He doesn't need to elaborate, of course, though if he wants to get technical, they were on the boat for his birthday. But Viktor hadn't been feeling well even then, rejecting Jayce's attempts to get him to relax, almost as if he knew that something wasn't right and using his general discomfort with the boat as an excuse.
But all of that is behind them now, and Jayce is right that there will be many more birthdays, and anniversaries, and anything else they want to celebrate. That thought, on its own, is enough for a small smile to creep across his face as he chews thoughtfully. A future. Together, just like Jayce imagined. He thinks it's finally starting to sink in.
"I'm looking forward to it," he says, sliding into Jayce's lap as requested, the motion mostly effortless. Viktor no longer feels so diminished by illness, but Jayce will always be much larger than him, and it's hard not to feel small in his arms. Small, but not insecure. Viktor wraps an arm around his shoulders and turns in to face him, leaning in for the kiss. "Don't think I've forgotten about the beach trip you promised me, now that things are settled."
They can't guarantee that they're out of danger forever. They might never feel secure here in Cadens again, but at the very least they have each other, and the unspoken commitment that it will be forever. For as many birthdays as Jayce wants.
"I admit that I outdid myself for our half-year anniversary, so I don't have much today by way of gifts. There is something in the night table for you, though. When you're ready."
Viktor looking forward to a future with him is everything he really ever wanted. The fact it's one they can build and share together is far and above better than any of his fantasies. He smiles and puts his arms around Viktor, returning the kiss gently. "Just give me a little longer to make sure Cait is okay, and then we'll go to Aquila together." He can't rush it, she isn't being obvious about it but he can tell she's not doing well. Jayce has an idea for how to make this all work, and he'll manage it. He always does.
"V, you are literally the only gift I will ever need." Jayce does love his bracelet though, he's wearing it right now, he only takes it off for the shower or in the forge so as not to harm it. Viktor knows all too well that Jayce can carry him around, and it is an unspoken agreement that usually it's fine for him to do that when it comes to sex. If he gets scolded for it, it's typically with a little flirtatious energy.
That is to say that he puts an arm underneath Viktor and sweeps him up into his arms as he stands. Viktor will always be smaller than him, and frankly, he loves that. Jayce is strong enough he could do this with just about anyone, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't enjoy doing this with Viktor. He smiles and even when being playful like this he is very careful with Viktor, carrying him back into the bedroom.
"I missed you," Jayce says as he sets Viktor down on the bed. He never wanted it to seem like sex was vitally important to them, as Viktor was sick and then healing, but he feels like it's safe now to admit how hungry he is. He reaches over to the night table to check out what it is.
The promise of a vacation doesn't mean he wants to rush things. They've only just got everyone back, and Viktor isn't going to tear Jayce away from Caitlyn just for some time at the beach. Some things are more important, and though he can't deny that he's excited for the trip (and maybe some time to finally relax), he's patient. It will be worth it, he's sure.
Viktor can tell that things at the table are winding down, so he does his best to get one more bite of toast in before Jayce scoops him up--if only to not leave leftovers on the table. He can't help but yelp, even though he knows it's coming, though the noise isn't pained and immediately dissolves into a breathy laugh as he clings to Jayce and makes sure not to bang his extremities on the door frame as they push into the bedroom.
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Date: 2023-04-16 03:57 am (UTC)But all of that is behind them now, and Jayce is right that there will be many more birthdays, and anniversaries, and anything else they want to celebrate. That thought, on its own, is enough for a small smile to creep across his face as he chews thoughtfully. A future. Together, just like Jayce imagined. He thinks it's finally starting to sink in.
"I'm looking forward to it," he says, sliding into Jayce's lap as requested, the motion mostly effortless. Viktor no longer feels so diminished by illness, but Jayce will always be much larger than him, and it's hard not to feel small in his arms. Small, but not insecure. Viktor wraps an arm around his shoulders and turns in to face him, leaning in for the kiss. "Don't think I've forgotten about the beach trip you promised me, now that things are settled."
They can't guarantee that they're out of danger forever. They might never feel secure here in Cadens again, but at the very least they have each other, and the unspoken commitment that it will be forever. For as many birthdays as Jayce wants.
"I admit that I outdid myself for our half-year anniversary, so I don't have much today by way of gifts. There is something in the night table for you, though. When you're ready."
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Date: 2023-04-16 04:12 am (UTC)"V, you are literally the only gift I will ever need." Jayce does love his bracelet though, he's wearing it right now, he only takes it off for the shower or in the forge so as not to harm it. Viktor knows all too well that Jayce can carry him around, and it is an unspoken agreement that usually it's fine for him to do that when it comes to sex. If he gets scolded for it, it's typically with a little flirtatious energy.
That is to say that he puts an arm underneath Viktor and sweeps him up into his arms as he stands. Viktor will always be smaller than him, and frankly, he loves that. Jayce is strong enough he could do this with just about anyone, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't enjoy doing this with Viktor. He smiles and even when being playful like this he is very careful with Viktor, carrying him back into the bedroom.
"I missed you," Jayce says as he sets Viktor down on the bed. He never wanted it to seem like sex was vitally important to them, as Viktor was sick and then healing, but he feels like it's safe now to admit how hungry he is. He reaches over to the night table to check out what it is.
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Date: 2023-04-16 02:58 pm (UTC)The promise of a vacation doesn't mean he wants to rush things. They've only just got everyone back, and Viktor isn't going to tear Jayce away from Caitlyn just for some time at the beach. Some things are more important, and though he can't deny that he's excited for the trip (and maybe some time to finally relax), he's patient. It will be worth it, he's sure.
Viktor can tell that things at the table are winding down, so he does his best to get one more bite of toast in before Jayce scoops him up--if only to not leave leftovers on the table. He can't help but yelp, even though he knows it's coming, though the noise isn't pained and immediately dissolves into a breathy laugh as he clings to Jayce and makes sure not to bang his extremities on the door frame as they push into the bedroom.
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