stars-in-the-lake requested: Kiss meme, rochu "War's End" kiss
9. "War's End" kiss
Ivan caught sight of him from a distance and smiled a wide beaming smile.
Yao raised his arm and saluted in greeting, but Ivan was already striding towards him in quick purposeful steps, heedless to the mass of people criss-crossing his path.
Before he knew it, he was swooped into Ivan's arms, twisted to one side, and dipped. Alarmed, he snatched at Ivan's shoulder and clung on. He was acutely aware of Ivan's hand gripping his waist, the other cradling the back of his neck. Then their lips met, hot and sudden and open-mouthed; his eyes widened, staring up at the young nation who was kissing him so shamelessly in front of his troops.
There were cheers and hooting laughter from all around in complete disregard to his shock. Heat crawled up his face as Ivan deepened the kiss, his brows furrowing in passion.
He wanted to return the kiss. He had love, longing and fervour he had carefully cultivated in their years apart, but now he found himself faltering.
He was sorry to have to push him away.