"And you are sure you aren't cold?"
"Sí Ludwig."
When his boyfriend still frowned sceptical, Feliciano kissed him:
"I am fine, it's just a bit chilly."
The German nodded and finally relaxed, making the other smile.
The sky and thermometer had looked promising this morning, much to the delight of the Italian.
He loved to go to the beach and had hoped to do it every day when Ludwig suggested a trip to the Baltic sea.
But the weather had been cold and rough during the last days, good for cosy, romantic evenings in their holiday house, not for swimming.
And yet it had gotten cold again today, cutting the beach experience disappointingly short.
Now they sat in a Strandkorb Ludwig had rented, wearing T-Shirts and shorts over their swimwear, hoping for better weather.
"I like your country, but the weather is really bad at times" Feli mumbled, leaning against the other's shoulder.
Ludwig chuckled low, caressing the back of his head:
"I'm sorry Schatz."
Feli just enjoyed the warm touch, a little lift for his mood – until the hand moved on to his neck.
"Oh, you're ticklish?" the German asked after the other had cringed and squeaked.
"Sorry" he added, yet tickled the spot once more.
"Ludwig, you're mean!" he said offended, reaching out to brush against the other's neck. Ludwig cringed, ducking his head:
"Feliciano!"
"Well you started it!"
"I – Stop!"
Feli only giggled, letting his hands wander over the German's body like spiders:
"Aare you ticklish there? Oor there? And here?"
Even though Ludwig was really good at holding his laughter back and started to tickle the Italian as well, Feli managed to almost sit in his lap in no time.
His boyfriend tried to catch his hands:
"Feliciano, there are people looking!"
"And?" Feli snickered, just proceeding to tickle his neck, making Ludwig press himself against the back of the Strandkorb.
And slowly, without them noticing at first, the Korb started to fall.
"Alright, that's enough" Ludwig wheezed when all three – he, Feliciano and the Korb – were lying on their back.
The Italian just laughed with his face on the other's chest.