It's surprising how one can so easily forget what fresh air is actually like when they live in the city. Breathe deeply without even trying. No need to strain lungs to full capacity when you are in the wilderness surrounded by trees. Just... relax.
A few birds flitter about in the winter snow. Small little hops leaving small imprints of their tiny feet. Chirping could be heard in the nearby trees.
Ryou could feel Kaiba watching him as they took a stroll around the cabin. His eyes soft and relaxed. They let their hands embrace one anothers to keep each other's hand warm. Least, that was the excuse. No one was with in miles to even snap a picture. So freeing to just be. Ryou opened his mouth to speak but couldn't find the words to express himself in this moment of harmony.
For a brief moment, their eyes met. Feeling the heat rush to their faces they both looked away bashfully and chuckled off the awkwardness of the moment.
Kaiba playfully bumped into Ryou causing him to cross his legs in an effort to maintain his balance.
"Ass," Ryou laughed as he bumped Kaiba back in retaliation.
A devilish glint appeared in Kaiba's eyes. He had just been challenged. With a smirk Kaiba ran out ahead of a clueless Ryou. He turned around displaying full play pose. The game was on.
Ryou quickly reached down for some snow, but before he could get up, Kaiba had already hit Ryou in the shoulder. It stung with pain. Ryou started laughing more because it hurt so much. As a result the snow just didn't want to cooperate with his hands. The powder seemed to fall from his gloves back on to the ground.
Kaiba watched, snowball ready. He felt his competitiveness fully overtake his mind and hit Ryou with another one. This time it was on his other arm.
After giggling some more, Ryou finally had a snowball to throw at Kaiba. Ryou took off in a gallup after him. But Kaiba was so fast. When the snowball left Ryou's fingertips he knew it didn't have the power he wanted. The snowball hit but barely made an impact. Kaiba charged directly at Ryou who tried to turn tail and runaway. Ryou's boot got stuck in the snow. He struggled to be free but was tackled by Kaiba.
"Oof!" Ryou exclaimed.
Ryou looked up at Kaiba. In this wonderous moment, Kaiba was stifling laughter. He couldn't contain his large smile. His face was bitten red by the cold. Ryou started feel the snow melt through his pants.
"Nnn. Kaiba. Off," Ryou said pushing upwards on Kaiba's chest.
Kaiba shook his head no.
"Sweetie. Please? My pants are-"
Kaiba placed his finger over Ryou's mouth then trailed along his face taking hair with it to around his ear. Kaiba placed a gentle kiss on Ryou's lips. Kaiba's lips were cold but warmed up enough that by the time he pulled away, the chill of the winter caused Ryou's lips to crack. No more loneliness. He wanted more. Ryou tightly wrapped his arms around Kaiba's neck. His eyes pleaded to him. More.
Kaiba obliged with another kiss. His lips parted slightly. Ryou ran his fingers through Kaiba's hair. He pulled at it a little bit. Ryou glided his tongue at the entrance of Kaiba's mouth. Syrup. Kaiba had a hint of syrup on his lips. And since he could taste it, it was all he could smell. Kaiba broke the kiss and lay his head on Ryou's chest. Ryou's heart rushed.
"Seto? Can I get up? My..." Ryou trailed off shyly.
"Sure." Kaiba got up and reached out a helping hand to pull Ryou to his feet.
"Thanks, darling." Ryou was smitten.
Kaiba bent down. "Hop on!"
Ryou giggled as he hopped on his boyfriend's back for a piggy back run home. He was soaked. Shivering. Ryou being thrashed as he held on to Kaiba for dear life. Kaiba let Ryou down at the doorstep. As Kaiba was removing his shoes, he kissed Ryou one last time. After Kaiba pulled away, the sweet maple syrup lingered on the tip of Ryou's tongue.
Leaving Ryou hungry for more.
A/N: Please review! I really enjoy reading if you liked it!