To Each Their Own : Part One - Chapter 20
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XigbarMarluxia
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Xigbar groaned when he moved through the front door to his shared apartment, a hard day resting heavily on his shoulders. He got into a gunfight with a high teenager earlier in the day and he just wanted to throw his badge down on the kitchen table and go sleep for the night.
Another groan as he noticed the lights off all through the rooms. That would mean that supper was up to him tonight. Unless his boyfriend had decided to go out after leaving something to eat in the microwave. A small chuckle. Bullshit. Marluxia would never think to leave out leftovers. His stomach growled as he flicked on the little hallway lamp to get his shoes off. By the time the shiny footwear were littering the mat in front of the door, Xigbar had picked up on the trail of bright red splotches covering the entryway. His first thought being that something had gone wrong and the crimson on the floor was blood, Xigbar moved his hand to his gun, his heart beginning to beat hard and fast in his chest.
"Mar?" His voice was small as he leaned down, sighing at his mistake, realizing that the 'blood' was dozens of rose petals. Straightening back to his full height, Xigbar continued to remove the remainder of his gear, placing it in the closet. Following the trail of scattered petals, Xigbar moved by the fridge, noticing a note that hadn't been there that morning.
Good to see that you made it home. Don't bother with food. I've got everything under control. Just keep on the path you are on.
Xigbar smirked, reaching out and brushing his fingers over the curvy swirls of his lover's handwriting. "M'on my way, babe," he hissed, licking his lips as his stomach growled once more. An overwhelming scent of flowers washed over him as he slid back the door to his shared room. The scents of lavender, violets, vanilla, roses, cherry blossoms, water lilies, and any other flower imaginable danced with his nose. It wasn't a bad smell. It reminded him of the pink haired man awaiting him on the bed.
"Welcome home."
Unable to hide the smile that spread over his lips at his lover's voice, Xigbar quickly glanced around the darkened room that was lit only by candlelight.
"What's all this?"
"You've been working so hard, I've decided to treat you."
Xigbar smirked, taking in his half-clothed lover. "What a treat." Only moving when Marluxia beckoned, Xigbar kneeled at the edge of the bed, both hands already working towards the elder man across the mattress. As he moved closer, his hand ran up Marluxia's exposed chest.
"I've missed you."
"I missed you, too, babe."
Marluxia stopped the younger man a moment before their lips brushed. "First, you must eat."
"I'll eat you."
"You must have supper, then. Have me for dessert."
Xigbar pouted, moaning slightly at the prospect. How long had it been since he had had the energy to spend time with his lover? Too long. He allowed himself to be pushed back into the headboard, Marluxia turning, reaching down beside the bed to lift up a tray that held two grilled cheese sandwiches and two glasses of milk. Xigbar snorted.
"What? No shrimp? No fancy little platters of lobster? Not even a heaping steak?"
Marluxia smirked, blushing slightly. "Now, now. Just because I'm going to treat you, doesn't mean that I am willing to go bankrupt to do so."
Still smiling at his lover, both knowing that the other was only teasing, Xigbar leaned forward over his tray, pulling Marluxia towards him, brushing their lips together. "I know, I know. Guess I just assumed that since ya went to such lengths for the decorations, you woulda gotten expensive food, too."
"Are my sandwiches not adequate?" Marluxia pulled back on the golden brown object that was entering his lover's lips. Xigbar whimpered, flailing lightly, gripping Marluxia's wrists to keep the food close to him.
"As if! You make the best damn grilled cheese this side of Neverland!" Xigbar allowed himself to be fed by the elder man, Marluxia lapping up any crumbs that happened to find themselves on the black-haired man's face.
"I have strawberries and chocolate awaiting you as well, love."
Finishing the last bite of sandwich and licking his lips, Xigbar shook his head, sliding the empty tray away. "Nah. I would rather have you. Remember, you're dessert."
Marluxia smirked as Xigbar pulled them together once more.
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