Another BarnWright short based on a character meme that karscrash did for me some time ago with a little twist: instead of Phoenix being the one to plan this Date Night, i had Zacharias do it instead. ^)^ THANKS! ^)^
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May 27th
Phoenix Wright x Zacharias Barnham Residence
Labyrinthia
7:30 P.M.
Zacharias checked the table setting with a critical eye, mulling over the décor setting in his mind before deciding to switch the vase of red roses with the napkin holder and then checked it again, nodding in satisfaction. He'd had the day off today which he used to catch up on some long neglected reading and some light household chores and, since they hadn't had a Date Night for quite some time due to their busy work schedules, Zacharias had decided that he would be the one to take the initiative this time and plan one himself. He knew that this would be a surprise-a welcome one, he had no doubt-to his lover since it was Phoenix who usually planned their date nights; he also knew that Phoenix would be tired when he arrived home-and therefore a night out on the town in Labyrinthia was not something that he would be looking forward to or something he'd want to do given how busy the past few months had been-so he'd decided to surprise him with a home cooked meal and a relaxing movie, with popcorn and bottles of Coke, on the tv after dinner and plenty of cuddling.
He glanced at the clock in the kitchen. It was 7:30 P.M. It won't be long now, he thought to himself, switching a fork and a spoon on the neatly folded napkins that lay beside each plate, he should be home within the next ten minutes or so which should be enough time to make sure that everything is ready. He hummed a happy tune as he flew around the kitchen, washing pots and pans that he had used to make the meal and racing over to the oven to turn it off and take out the baked chicken breasts, his slate-grey eyes half closing in pleasure at the wonderful scent of seasoning salt and herbs wafted in the air.
He'd just placed the chicken on a platter and set it down on the table when he heard Constantine, his dog, bark; looking out of the window, he could see Phoenix's weary figure walking slowly up the sidewalk that lead to the front door. He couldn't help repressing a smile as he hurriedly took off the Kiss The Cook apron he'd been wearing and rushed over to the door just as he heard the lock open with a clicking sound, and the door opening.
"Welcome home, Phoenix," he said softly, Phoenix's cerulean blue eyes opening wide with surprise, a tired smile spreading over his face as he walked over to him, planting a tender kiss on his mouth. "Dinner's ready and on the table." Zacharias helped him take his coat off, took his briefcase from him, placing them down on the chair that lay in the front hall next to the door. Phoenix went into the bathroom to wash up and walked into the dining room where his eyes widened at the spread on the table.
"Zacharias, I-" he began but then stopped, his eyes misting. Zacharias merely smiled, taking his hand and leading him to the table and bidding him to sit down; once he had, he served Phoenix's meal himself before he got his own meal, both men thoroughly enjoying it as they talked and laughed about a hundred different things. Phoenix visibly relaxed and snuggled close to his lover on the couch, Zacharias' fingers tenderly running through Phoenix's salt-and-pepper locks as they watched the movie and ate popcorn. Phoenix's eyes shone and Zacharias' heart began to beat faster as he lifted up his head, planting a tender kiss on Zacharias' mouth that was warmly returned before they stood up, turned off the DVD player and slipped off to the bedroom and tumbling into bed, making a sweet music all of their own.
