Author's Note:
Main Relationship:
Hurk/Kai
Referenced/Inferred Relationships:
Fiona/Lann, Evie/Karok, Clodagh/Arthyen, Tieve/Keaghan, Gnoll Chief Black Scar/Female Everwhite, Vella/Arisha, Male Original Character/Gallagher
Tags (from AO3):
Alternate Universe – Superheroes/Superpowers
Alternate Universe – Modern with Magic
Alternate Universe – Kai Can Speak Sentences With More Than Three Words In Them
Alternate Universe – Kai Is Nicer But Still Kinda Emotionally ConstipatedCanon-Typical Violence
Implied Relationships, Background Relationships
Tooth Rotting Fluff, Domestic Fluff
Secrets, Betrayal, Espionage, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Drama, ReconciliationFiona Is Profound
My Hurk Is Not Complete Without Shitty Pick Up Lines Inserted Everywhere
See If You Can Spot The Pick Up Lines
Possibly Unhealthy Relationship(s)
Minor Original Character Death
Crack Treated Seriously
Author's Odd Sense of Humor
"We're out of milk." Reaching inside the refrigerator, an already-dressed-for-work Kai shoved aside a six-pack of blueberry yogurt, one carton of eggs, and a tub of Miracle Whip in order to take out two chilled bananas.
"I think… I used up the last of it for last night's dinner?" Dressed in nothing except for a pair of loose boxers, Hurk sleepily sipped from a mug of industrial-grade black coffee from where he was leaning against the tiny kitchenette counter. "I'll take a longer lunch break today and do some grocery shopping, I guess."
"Alright." Kai let the refrigerator door close on its own and passed one banana over to Hurk, who had set down his mug of coffee in order to eat the fruit.
"…Is it hot in here, or is it just me?" A banana peel sailed smoothly into the lidless trashcan off to the side.
Kai glanced at the clock ticking above the kitchen sink – a cheery 5:37 A.M. – and raised an eyebrow. Usually it took until 7 A.M. before the man was coherently awake enough to start joking around.
"No, don't look at me like that… seriously, we should get another fan. It's like 80 degrees right now. It's too early to be 80 degrees." Hurk drained the rest of his coffee and rubbed at his still-bleary eyes.
"It's August." Kai dropped his own banana peel into the trashcan with a low sigh. The heatwave currently sweltering through Rocheste was breaking so many records it was just plain ridiculous, and it seemed as if it was going to continue to do so for an indeterminate amount of time. "I'll see if I can borrow another fan from… somewhere."
Kai found himself with an armful of groaning, sweat-soaked boyfriend. He let the other man hold him for a few seconds longer than usual before stepping away and straightening his clothes. The pout he got in return made his lips twitch into a small smile.
"I've got to get to work, and I can't do that if I'm covered in your sweat."
Halfway to the door, Kai was pulled into a wet kiss that sadly ended much too soon. Hurk had a soft look of absolute fondness on his face when he'd pulled away and handed over a well-loved violin case that had been resting against the wall by the door.
"Then I'll see you tonight, honeybee… hey, if I get back early enough, I'll make enchiladas. We haven't had that in a while, and with this heatwave going on, I've got a hankering for some good Mexican and ice cold beer. How about it?"
"Sounds great."