[Route: Mink]
Having a new tradition to get used to as well as a partner to care, love and treasure after the situation, Mink has slept in since he had a feeling that welcoming the new year was pretty much something that Aoba was used to every year. He had a few things prepared just for the new year, along with some things added in according to his tribe's culture. Stretching slightly, Aoba then got up slowly and made his way to the bathroom to wash his face. His hair adorned a braid or two hiding on either side of his face on his longer hair as well as a feather and native beads. He sighed softly and smiled as he adjusted them and his messy hair, coming out of the bathroom after and settled beside his tall and well-built partner.
Soon after, Mink woke up after awhile and the first face he saw was Aoba's, meeting his gaze. "Seems like you're awake earlier than I am, Aoba." He started, sitting up as he extended his hand up to his face, cupping it gently as he gave a subtle smile only reserved for him. He might have changed a little more and expressed more than he could when they first met, but his gentle and sincere smile was reserved only for him. "Morning' Mink, to be honest I thought you would wake up much earlier than me though. I guess you must've been tired from whatever you were busy with." Aoba replied, holding his hand leaning against his and relaxed more from the warmth.
"Seems so. I admit that I don't understand the idea and significance of every holiday but I thought maybe I could start a little at time. My tribe has some traditions around welcoming the new year so I decided to put some elements of it into your normal New Year." The man continued, keeping his hand on the other's cheek and slowly stroking it. A light blush coloured his dark skin from a little bit of shyness and some embarrassment, which amused the blue-haired man. "That's nice of you but I don't mind not celebrating it for once though, its just another year that passed." He started, then having his chin lifted to meet his gaze as he stayed sitting opposite of him. "I-I guess it won't be too bad.." he finished, averting his eyes as he blushed, even with his gaze and having his chin lifted up was pretty considered as teasing to him. After a short while, he gazed back into his as he shifted close and brushed his lips against his, which got even deeper as Mink pulled him closer by placing his hand on his waist. Gently pulling away, the dark-skinned man leaned close and rested his forehead against his lover's and relaxed as he closed his eyes and stayed close, which he followed suit.
+Mink Route end+