Written: 5/24/05
Word Count: 300 (triple drabble)
Rating: PG-13 for sexual references
Notes: Written for Weekly Challenge #12: AU. Because I don't like Hakkai having to choose between Gojyo and Kanan.
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Gonou walked come from work, papers to grade tucked under his arm. Dark circles hung under his eyes, hidden by the frames of his glasses, the only reminder of the previous night. At the reminder, he smiled, and a new bounce found its way into his step.
"I'm home!" he called out, opening the door with a smile. Kanan was standing in the kitchen, preparing dinner. "Oh, welcome home darling. Dinner's almost ready, why don't you sit and relax?"
"Mmm, that sounds wonderful," Gonou replied, wrapping his arms around Kanan's waist and kissing the nape of her neck. "You are an angel, you know that?"
"Of course," she replied, tapping him on the nose with the spoon she was using. Something wet remained, and when he touched it gently, he discovered spaghetti sauce on the tip of his nose. He chuckles and kissed her briefly before moving to sit at the table, his head leaning on the back of the chair, eyes closed.
His nerves jumped as the chair was tipped onto its back two legs, the thrill of adrenaline at the fear of falling thrumming in his veins. A warm, wet tongue lapped at the sauce on his nose before placing a tomato-flavored kiss on his lips. "Welcome home, lover."
Gonou slowly opened his eyes, emerald meeting a crimson. "Hey there, Gojyo. Miss me?"
"Always." The half-breed set the chair back on all four legs and walked over to lean against the table. "But I did have the most beautiful distraction."
Kanan threw a dinner roll at Gojyo.
Gonou smiled as he watched his two lovers play fighting. The phrase 'three's a crowd' definitely didn't apply to him--there was more than enough room for two lovers in Gonou's heart. He'd never be able to pick just one.
The three ate as a family.
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