Author's Note: I love writing Yuuri's POV to be honest. I find Viktor's POV to be complicated but anyway, let's go! Thanks for all the love!
Miwaku: I don't own Yuri! On Ice. (Aprichin is trying her best to fix her screw ups but you, FF, are one stubborn little shit)
WARNING (more like surprise): There will be animals talking (like legit talking) to each other and they could understand one another. Humans can only hear them as animal sounds. And I know all of us love the animals in YOI.
Chapter 6
It was the weekend after the embarrassing but fun party. Yuuri still has not gotten over the teasings about the upcoming marriage but it made him happy to see a change. It was not that drastic of a change but it was a good change. Aprichin finally came out of her shell and was beginning to let him and Viktor in with games and treats. It was a good start and he was so proud of the apricot-colored poodle.
He perked up when he heard a familiar sound from his phone. There was a notification from Instagram as usual these days. He smiled when he saw Viktor and the two poodles taking a groufie by the ocean, the former being licked by Makkachin and the brown poodle was nuzzled by Aprichin. It was too adorable to not like so he tapped it twice.
It was not that cold today so Viktor had suggested they walk the dogs together. However, due to their late night activities that made him deliciously sore, he had decided to take a rain check and stayed in. He did not mind being alone once in a while. Having a live-in lover like Viktor sometimes made him miss the times he was alone. It was not lonely for him because he knew that they would come back for him and everything will be energetic once more.
Sighing, he checked the other photos in his feed lazily and saw selfies of Phichit, the occassional picture from Chris and Yurio, and mostly Viktor's photos of Makkachin and Aprichin...together. Of course, he noticed the sudden closeness of the two poodles. It was as if the wall in between them became thinner, making them closer.
It was after the party. For a time, Aprichin was a bit wary and shy of Makkachin but it was only short. Then, they became so playful and energetic with each other that it was so cute. Yuuri had to admit, Viktor took good photos of the two poodles.
His favorite was the photo of Makkachin and Aprichin curled up together into a sort of fluffy yin-yang by the fireplace. He and Viktor were only watching television when they noticed that. Viktor had almost squealed and ruined the moment but luckily, Yuuri managed to calm him down to take a photo.
It certainly became very popular with their fans.
There were a lot more and Yuuri found them precious like treasure. He was so happy with the improvements with Aprichin that he had to control himself on hugging the female poodle tightly. He knew that it was still too early and that they were lucky that Aprichin was even willing to communicate with them...in her own doggie way.
But there was still something off. Like, there should be one more change and the puzzle would be complete. He figured it had something to do with Aprichin but he did not know what.
His thoughts were broken when he heard jingling keys and the main door being opened. "We're back, lyubov moya!"
"Welcome back, love." Yuuri stood up and met Viktor halfway for a kiss. The two poodles trotted to the kitchen, probably for some water. "How was the walk?"
"It was windy!" Viktor comically flailed his arms. "I didn't even know how we survived!"
"Oh, don't be dramatic." Yuuri playfully rolled his eyes. His lover was sometimes a drama queen. "I saw your post in Instagram."
"And I saw you like it!" The silver-haired man hugged him from behind. "You should've come with us."
"That's your fault then." Yuuri flicked a finger on Viktor's nose. "Tiring me out at night, what did you expect?"
"But I love tiring you out at night." Viktor's voice become low and velvety. "You make the most beautiful sounds and your face and body are so delicious..."
"Viktor!" Yuuri blushed and covered the sensual mouth with his hand. "You're so embarrassing."
"And you're still adorable." Viktor removed the hand and kissed the knuckles. "Now, can we have some lunch?"
"Yes, yes, you hungry beast."
"But I'm your hungry beast."
"And everyone knows it."
They decided on eating sandwiches because they were too lazy to cook a meal. They ate at the living room, the TV showing a news report on mute.
"Yuuri, have you noticed something...different?"
"Hmmm, yeah."
"And have you felt that something is still...missing?"
"You just voiced out my thoughts from earlier."
Viktor laughed at that. "I also thought about it earlier. It's about Makkachin and Aprichin. I think there's something missing."
"I feel the same but I don't really know what's missing."
"Is it because..." Viktor trailed off.
"Because?"
"You know, Aprichin is a dog from the streets, right? I somehow think that there is more to her that we haven't discovered yet."
"I see." Yuuri had to admit that they do not know much about Aprichin save that she was from the streets, malnourished and hungry. They were only starting to know her now, and it was as if there was something holding Aprichin back to the point that she was still wary of them though not as bad as before.
"I'm not saying that we should pressure her." Viktor shrugged helplessly. "It's just that, we can't communicate much with her. We can't understand dog language so how are we supposed to know her better? How can we help her become better? How can we make her trust us to not hurt her?"
Yuuri gasped at the sudden realization and idea that popped in his mind. "A date!"
"What, a date?" Viktor blinked and tilted his head to one side. "We're gonna take Aprichin to a date? Isn't that called 'cheating'? Or not since we both know it?"
"Not like that, Viktor." Yuuri grinned, feeling excited. "Double date. Us and the two poodles! What better way to know someone than through a date, right? Makkachin will butter her up into a softie at the end of the day."
Viktor's blue eyes sparkled brightly and his mouth formed the adorable heart-shaped smile. "I love it! It's a brilliant idea!"
"Right?" Yuuri giggled when Viktor suddenly pounced on him, hugging him tightly. "It's gonna be awesome!"
"Yes! Yes! Yes!" Viktor was so happy that he could not stop kissing Yuuri's face all over. He did not believe that he could love Yuuri more than he did but after pulling off surprises and ideas like that, he could not help but fall in love once more. "I love it. I love you."
Yuuri blushed at the endearment but smiled. "Love you, too." And they shared a deep kiss.
Makkachin, who was behind the sofa once again, smiled after hearing the new plan. 'A date! With Aprichin! What should we do? How am I gonna get ready? I hope Viktor and Yuuri can pull it off!' He loved how his, no, their owners were so thoughtful and caring to both of them. They were both lucky to have the two humans. 'I'm gonna help as well! Aprichin, you're gonna love our date.' He might as well be blushing at the thought. 'Oh my god, I'm going on a date with Aprichin! It's so exciting!' His heart was thundering in his chest. He wanted to do that and so much more with Aprichin. He wanted to be beside Aprichin for a long time. 'But date first! And it will not be a disaster!'
While the two humans planned the date, with Makkachin scheming on his own, Aprichin slept on her doggie bed at the bedroom, unaware of the next plans.
TO BE CONTINUED
Author's Note: Shorter, yes. But it has fluff! And more plans *grin grin*. I hope everyone is still loving this.
Expect in the next chapter: Announcements, Date, Sandbox
See you next time!
