Chapter 14: Delphinium part 1/2
Delphinium is the July birth Flower; Possible symbolism/meanings: encouragement, joy & celebration, having an open heart, openness to new feelings, ardent love
For this two-part (because it ended up so so so very long for one chapter)- Birthday special- I chose to make Kamui's birthday in July having his astrological sign being Cancer/water sign that pairs well with Subaru being a Pisces. :P
Chapter Summary: A Happy Birthday to Kamui! ~ The day is spent peacefully beside loved ones, something the world's savior can't recall doing since he was a very young child. Things continue to blossom romantically for Kamui, who expresses some frustration with his boyfriend's hesitations. Kamui has a natural way of convincing Subaru, letting him bring down his walls, and showing him how they share the same intimate desires. Mature scenes/moments though moreso at the end of the second part of this.
~ Planning ~
Tranquility. That's what seemed to surround the room. There were piles of folders, dictating new paranormal cases upon the desk. Still, they couldn't damper the mood.
Subaru had done this work his whole life...and knew he'd get the work done. It was intensive, but things were different now. He didn't come home to an empty place. The older male took a brief break, placing a pile of papers to the side. He glances back and sees a tender smile and gorgeous violet eyes putting him at ease.
There was a certain motivation to finish work sooner. In a few weeks … it would be the day... the anniversary of that fateful day Kamui Shirou was born into this world. Truly, it should be celebrated worldwide. Yet, billions of people remained oblivious to the changes in their world, and the healing that came from Kamui's perfect kekkai.
Honestly, though, a part of him was glad there wasn't more attention drawn on Kamui. He deserved to live a life outside of that destined year. To enjoy life. Subaru was quite happy having the privilege of spoiling Kamui and giving him as much love and attention as possible.
Aside from ones with Hokuto, Subaru had never taken notice of his birthdays. This year was the first year he cared for and cherished every holiday, no matter how trivial. Every little event felt special, due to the person beside him.
The day his beloved was brought into this world… there was certainly no other day that made him feel brighter.
"Kamui," Subaru gently calls. His beloved looks up curiously, away from the novel assigned from literature classes.
"Hm?" Kamui cutely hums a response, fingers playing with the edge of his school book.
"I know I've asked before but...is there anything you want for your birthday?" Subaru asks with interest. His loved one's birthday had been on his mind
Kamui hums, lost in thought, lying back against the sofa in the office. His perfectly long legs sprawled out, resting upon the back of the couch.
Subaru briefly wonders if this is some kind of test from the gods. A beautiful temptation.
Lately, this office had caused more of a rise for fantasies than a space to concentrate on work. The sooner he got done the sooner he could go back with Kamui and love him senseless. Even his motivations to work hard were...
"I guess I haven't put much too thought into it…" Kamui replies, a wry little smirk comes on his face. He notices Subaru's eyes darkened, fully focused on him.
"S-so, there's nothing you want?" Subaru's mouth goes dry, seeing beautiful legs cross once more. Kamui gradually lowers his legs, comes to an upright position.
"Only you, " Kamui answers, assuming he was being smooth. Perhaps, he was in a way. Yet, his hormonal and lovesick brain interpreted things in a way that made it seem not so innocent. He wasn't sure
It's not a lie but…
"That… came out um..." Kamui added, feeling very raw and exposed as he sat up. "Somewhat…. I don't know. I mean I'm happy being with you."
"I-I know what you mean and...You're quite sweet," Subaru left aside the piles of work. Haunted buildings, spirits of deceased relatives were draining. And then plenty of jobs involving his personal unfavorite, passed lover's lingering in the world of the living, just to stay close to their living loved one.
Subaru got up from his seat, favoring to side beside his younger love. His heart mimicked the wings of a hummingbird, seeing that sheen of pink across such a beautiful face. Never in his lifetime, would he be unphased by soft violet eyes gazing up at him. The whites in Kamui's eyes glimmered. Paired with the unfairly shy smile, it was enough to make anyone lose their breath.
Abashed, Kamui turned his head just a bit. He allowed his boyfriend to lift his legs which splayed over Subaru's lap. As though brought by gravitation itself, Kamui always returned his gaze.
It was far too hard not to look at Subaru. So gingerly Kamui leaned up, so he could be at eye level with his love. Gently Kamui's long, soft fingers brushed upon his beloved's cheek.
"I'm just happy being with you. The fact you reserved my birthday so far out. When your own was coming up and-" Kamui's eyes widened comically wide. "Wait…." His cheeks painted a soft pink. "even back then were you…did you feel...were you...?"
"In love with you?" Subaru seemed to read his mind. A shy nod follows, earning Kamui's lips a quick peck. "Yes." The smile Subaru gives is angelic, serene.
"Oh…" Kamui tilts his head back. Violet-blue eyes brighten, taking in his boyfriend's elegant features. "I guess I'm dense."
"You're not," Subaru was quick to defend him. "I was happy to do it, just to be near you. I wanted to have the day free to spend with you regardless of if you'd ever feel the same."
Tenderly, gentle hands glided across Kamui's cheek. Impossibly long dark lashes fall to a close. Never once had that failed to take their admirer's breath away. "I wanted to… still want to be at your side always. "
"Subaru…" Kamui murmurs, incredibly tender.
"Of course, I'm quite happy things turned out this way," Subaru admits, his voice a little sheepish.
Kamui licks at his own lips before giving his boyfriend a rewarding kiss. He tries to fight off the aching pain, knowing Subaru kept it inside for so long… not that Kamui was in a state of mind to understand his own emotions then but...
"You're beautiful," Subaru coos against tender, plush lips. He delights in the gasp and blush following. Yet, he doesn't give his boyfriend a chance to respond, sealing their lips. Amorous lips meld together, softly, perfectly lingering on the feeling of being together.
"You… always say… sweet things like that."
Kamui melts as he feels cheeks cupped and lips loved on.
"Only because…" Subaru pauses between kisses, waiting for soft violet eyes to join him. "I mean them." Gold-emerald eyes can't help but sparkle like the rarest of gems.
"I know." Kamui can't fight the gushing little curve on his lips. That's why they make me feel so much… "I can feel it…" He murmurs, in partial hopes he didn't voice his embarrassing thoughts aloud. The gentle smile on his love's lips tells him he'd been heard and made his boyfriend happy along the way.
"Good," Subaru leaned forward. Gingerly, his fingers curled under the younger man's chin. Something was dazzling about the way Kamui already began closing his eyes and his lips puckered in expectation. "I only want you."
Kamui's Fingers card themselves through soft raven-black hair. His boyfriend sighs in contentment as the only sounds emitting from the room were pleased sighs and press of lips.
"I want you," Kamui softly and absently let out. His heart pounds seeing his boyfriend's eyes widen. Quickly Kamui turns his head and blushes. Mostly because it wasn't a lie
"And… I want to have that time with you." Kamui adds on, his heart can't stop this fluttering feeling. There's a warmth that comes from seeing his boyfriend's hands absently brushing all across his sensitive legs. Soft fingertips press into sensitive hip bones.
"I want the same," Subaru answers, with a little tiny smirk he adds on. "And of course, I want you. When you feel ready… ."
"I…" Kamui processes the words. They were already here. If his heart could calm for a moment maybe he could assure he felt entirely ready. Anxious, at his lack of experience, but. "Subaru…" Kamui cooing, as his arms swoop around the older man.
"So I can't help but ask again … is there anything you want to do or somewhere you'd like to go?" Subaru clears his throat, Kamui presses his fingertips all across the reddened cheeks.
Kamui's lip curls up. He rolls his eyes fondly. Of course, Subaru was still insistent. "You don't need to go out of your way. I just want to be with you." Kamui solidified the promise with several heated kisses.
"I want to do something for you," Subaru assures leaning his cheek into every little touch from his beloved's explorative fingers. "We will at least have to go on a date."
"I'd love that." Kamui instantly replies. It only seemed natural they'd celebrate together and have time to explore being a couple.
"And maybe…" Kamui murmurs, under his breath. His pinkened cheeks give away the subject matter of his thoughts.
"Maybe?" Subaru repeats, pressing kisses upon the bridge of Kamui's nose. There's a tender smile following.
"Ah… nothing much… ." Violet-blue eyes avert themselves. Kamui takes particular interest in the floor beneath.
Subaru's brows furrow. There's a glint in widening eyes, he doesn't believe Kamui remotely. "Nothing much…" Subaru sighs, more dramatic than needed. It was worth it to hear the laughter that followed.
What may have been a "cute laugh" to others was nothing less than a melody straight from heaven. And oh, did that ever strike his heart!
Maybe we could… Kamui can't even finish the thought. But he knows it. He knows this isn't just hormones, maybe it played a factor but certainly not the main reason. It isn't something so simple, not just a typical physical urge.
'No…. It's far more intense.' Kamui's mind conjured up loving scenarios. What would it be like? seeing his boyfriend's eyes shimmer and glaze over when they came undone before each other.
And maybe…
Kamui's heart reacted, painfully tight, every bit if not more than the rest of his body to the image of being even more intimate with his boyfriend.
Desire this deep could only spring from love. It was almost dangerous. Almost. Though the person Kamui fell for this time, his present and last love was one he trusted more than anyone.
"You're alright?" Subaru asks caressing his flushed cheeks as their foreheads kiss like always.
"I am." Kamui begins, accepting the inevitable array of kisses that follow. "I'm with you."
It's become an impossibility not to kiss when their faces were this close. When words that sweet were spewed it only made the pull between them that much more.
Gravitation itself seemed to play a hand in their near-constant skinship. It's gotten to the point where…. It was hard to think of the countless times before where they would look into each other's eyes without countless kisses and embraces to follow up.
The warm breath over one another's lips would always be intoxicating. It felt too good to be true. But this time it wasn't a fantasy...He didn't have to imagine being happy as he did with his first and second love...This was real.
Subaru ignores the piling work for later. He moves gingerly off the office chair to sit fully on the couch. He finds his lap full of Kamui. There's a heated gaze in those big doe eyes that makes Subaru grip his love's sides tightly.
'I want you…'. Subaru's mind has been screaming since… honestly since he came back to save Kamui. And since they started dating… there were moments. Moments like this, where Kamui was straddling his love's lap, smiling at him as though it was his rightful place. It was ludicrous to think otherwise.
Kamui's long arms coiled around his neck as their lips pressed firmly together. Sweet little kisses quickly deepened, open mouth, and a slip of tongue came by soon enough. Something that weeks ago took working up to came naturally. Their tongues danced and played a fight for dominance, which had Kamui's toes curl and moans escaping wildly.
"I love you," Kamui pants, as their lips temporarily part.
It would be so easy… to gently push Kamui back against the sofa, to see him from a less familiar angle.
"I love you too," Subaru responds, in kind. He kisses the soft plush lips before teeth nibble and gently tugs upon the lower lip. There was no stopping this feeling. When Kamui's breath quickens it only drives them further.
"Ahhhhn…." Kamui cries out so beautifully, he had to be descended from the heavens. Although perhaps a more erotic equivalent to heaven.
Their tongues dance around each other with a heated passion, circling and simply feeling one another. They lose themselves for countless moments. Maybe hours? Indulging in kissing, deep hot kisses, and touches becoming less innocent by the second.
Hands slid underneath the hem of Kamui's shirt. Warm fingertips glided over the milky, angelically soft skin.
"Subaru!" Kamui cries at the feeling of tantalizing skin on skin contact. My mind screams a solid. 'Yes.' Loving when this side of his boyfriend came out They hadn't done nearly enough of that.
Subaru miscalculated how weak he was for Kamui. How easily, he'd find himself becoming lost to the blissful pleasure. His precious person was writhing and moving in his lap.
Every moan struck Subaru deeper and harder than before. Speaking of which…
Kamui sits back fully in his love's lap, feeling a hardening length poking at him. "Oh…" He wasn't exactly unreactive especially not knowing now that he had been the one to make his boyfriend like this.
"Oh, K-Kamui…" Subaru flushes a deep shade of scarlet that seems to want to linger.
"I'm sorry… so sorry… this is… " He glared down at his own hardening erection. Shit. Kamui looked tempting, only slightly moving his own hips back.
"I don't mind…" Kamui shyly but honestly admits, somehow managing to glance in his boyfriend's direction. "It's a normal… r-reaction so…" He leaned forward capturing Subaru's lips with his own. 'And it kinda makes me happy I'm the one to cause this.'
"I-I can…" Kamui doesn't know exactly what he was going to offer. But the hot gaze in his direction had him pressing his legs together painfully tight. He lost his voice, and let out a soft whimper.
"No, that's really alright… K-Kamui… you don't need to do anything like that." Subaru clears his throat audibly and pecks soft lips. "It'll go away...so."
"Oh, okay…," Kamui comments, unsure what to make of this feeling. There's some relief that their kisses go back to normal. Subaru can't help but reflect on the bit of disappointment. Kamui's raven-black eyebrows seem to knit together as he looks a bit apprehensive. He quickly seals his lips over Kamui, taking him into a deep heated kiss that leaves the other breathless.
"It's not that I wouldn't love everything with you. I'm very attracted to you, Kamui," Subaru professes suddenly. Kamui's deep red features would be more amusing under different circumstances.
There's a warmth in his smile, through the haze of lust in Kamui and perhaps his own eyes are still quite present. "I want to do those things."
"So… then what?" Kamui asks a bit sadly, carefully.
"I just…. I hadn't planned on it… for this to happen now." Subaru mumbles out his words. "
"I mean… I think it's normal to react… sure I've never done this stuff before but…" Kamui's voice became rather quiet. "I've never felt this comfortable with someone…" He can't think of any situation he'd fall into with Subaru that would make him regret being more intimate.
"Likewise," Subaru adds on, knowing painfully well his relationship with Seishirou was hardly that of a tender romance. "I just don't want you to feel like we have to do anything more because of this."
Subaru had been so damn careful not to be this reactive when they'd been becoming more and more physical.
"Subaru…" Kamui turns to his love, brushing a few strands of hair from his face. "I really don't mind it… I'm in the same boat." FIngers dip into Kamui's sides at the admission. Subaru firms his grip.
A part of him wants to argue, to tell Subaru he was perfectly ready for at least touching. But the hesitance came up. It was all too new, still, he could drop a few more hints about his cautious (hopefully) soon-to-be lover's way. "Then let's kiss… for now."
"For now? Subaru's dual-toned eyes raise beautifully. There's a hint of a tease to the words elevating the mood.
"For right now." Kamui further insists, biting his lip. Gorgeous, eyelashes batting, Kamui pressing their bodies closer and sealing off any further talking… for some time.
~Birthday Morning~
Brilliant, golden rays of sunlight shined brightly through the tiniest slit of the bedroom blinds. It focused a spotlight over the blanketed form where Kamui rested. Perhaps, the sun itself wished the world's savior a happy birthday.
It was one of those rare, but terribly wonderful mornings. Subaru arose first, his heart wouldn't let him leave the bed just yet. Not when Kamui was snuggled up so comfortably to his chest.
As the sun continues to rise, Kamui muzzles his face into his protector's shirt, blocking some of the light. Long, lush lashes flutter slightly before shutting close once again.
"Mhmm," Kamui sighs constantly, lost in his dream. Plush lips curl up to a smile that puts the galaxy to shame.
"Dear God, you're gorgeous," Subaru whispered, but certainly wouldn't mind Kamui hearing that. It was simply a fact, and his boyfriend's expressions were everything. The sun sparkled over an elegant face, making him glow more of an angel.
Subaru briefly thinks the Kamui of Heaven title applied beyond the promised year. His love exhibited ethereal features, actions with every soft breath. The way those plush lips call his name…
"Subaru…" There's the fact that Kamui is dreaming about him. There is the feeling of arms hugging him tightly, as the younger boy grumbles something, half asleep. There are gorgeous legs that tangle up with his own.
And of course… the dazzling smile, and adoring for eyes that slowly come to wake. Violet-blue orbs sparkle and a little yawn escapes through soft lips.
"Morning…" Those eyes light up, in a private moment meant for only the two of them.
Just like that Subaru's heart is tugged at almost violently. He falls in love with Kamui all over again.
"Good morning, Kamui," Subaru leans down, kissing all across Kamui's temples. He closes his eyes, lost in the bliss of innocent mornings.
"Happy Birthday," Subaru coos, sealing and loving upon those same lips. Kisses meld and melt, and every time they slot together it just feels right.
"Thank you…" Kamui mumbles, a bit abashed between the deepening kisses. They've grown accustomed to each other's lips, teeth, and tongue.
"My love," Subaru breathes upon love-bitten lips. He presses kisses gingerly at first. Over Kamui's eyelids, cheeks, the top of his nose, lips, and jawline.
"Mnn! Su! Ba… ru…" Kamui pants feeling kisses lingering all over his neck. The kiss marks from the last morning bring a pleasant heated feeling to the surface. "Y-You're in a good mood…" Kamui only tilts his head back, giving his love the access he desperately needed.
Kamui was beyond sensitive. Everywhere Subaru's lips touched seemed to ignite with an unwavering heart. And if the birthday boy was being honest, he felt ready. Ready for a bit more to really feel his love.
"That spot is…" Kamui tries but feels it's to no avail as his mind goes blurry as teeth nip along that same sensitive patch of skin. "Yours…" He finishes, knowing he was making his boyfriend react.
"Kamui…" Subaru breathes his love's name like a mantra. Several more kiss marks from across Kamui's neck and jawline. Little licks follow, softening the forming marks, making Kamui dig his fingers into the sheets.
Willingly, Kamui turned to lie flat on his back. Loving hands curl within Kamui's own. They slot together as perfectly as their lips. It was as though the universe finally decided to bring them together to find the beauty in becoming whole.
Kamui's laced hands are pinned to the mattress. He'd never felt more eager to be pinned down. Subaru and to memorize every detail of his love, how perfect he looked.
A tiny bit of hesitance keeps Subaru from giving in. He looms over Kamui's form, studying every millimeter of the angel upon ivory sheets. "Kamui… this is okay right?"
"Subaru," Kamui smiles, knowing his love's insecurities. There's a tiny bit of frustration, Kamui had been doing all but screaming "take me" to get Subaru to go on from this point.
"I love this. I love feeling you…"
Kamui had come to admit he might have a tiny bit of a thing for Subaru taking charge. Or more so the idea his boyfriend would finally let go and feel comfortable doing so now and again. Whenever he could convince his far too cautious boyfriend, this was very much a need.
"Just like this…" Just letting go… giving control over completely.
He needed to see more of that. Kamui takes a breath before becoming bolder. He leaned up, hands clutching his lover's back and behind his neck. A hot searing kiss follows, Kamui licks into his love's mouth before pulling them both down against the mattress.
For good measure, Kamui wraps his legs tightly around his beloved's waist. Soft inner thighs tightly embrace strong hips. Kamui's legs curl to the point where his ankles meet, forming a lock around his beloved.
"Kamui…" Subaru whispers, at a loss for words, in the best way possible. His love was so perfectly soft and warm around him.
"This feels right…" Kamui murmurs, eyes sincere but a little shaky and vulnerable. He looks up to his beloved, hoping for further confirmation and full agreement.
"Perhaps, because…" There's a soft pause before the words melt from the older man's lips.
"This is right," Subaru calls so tenderly, it makes his beloved's heart beat wildly, and breath hitch. Beautifully long legs start writhing in the sheets."My Kamui," he whispers, full of devotion and need.
Carefully, as always, the older man rested upon Kamui. The younger lover hums, as he loops his arms around the other's shoulders. There's an instant spark as they meet. Their chests flush together perfectly, legs tangle up, and Kamui finds himself pressed deeper into the sheets.
Everything connected. The soft flush of their hips made Kamui's back arch beautifully. Subaru couldn't remotely hide the way his darkening eyes devoured his love.
"K-Kamui…" Subaru says in a pleading tone, unsure if he wants to break from this or just completely….
"Aah~" Kamui cries, breaking his beloved from his thoughts, arching his back and an almost painfully sharp angle. His legs are tied around Subaru as he subconsciously grinds up against his beloved's pelvic region.
This was dangerous territory, for the moment, when they had made plans for the morning. They had to move carefully, not to get too riled up, just yet.
There's a quick, heated gaze shared between the two. Suddenly, Kamui finds himself in a state he'd only dreamt of before: pinned, pressed, and his mouth fully occupied. Darkening gold and emerald orbs keep Kamui entranced.
"We should stay here but…" Kamui breathes a little weakly. At least half of him wished, his love would make an argument against this. Any argument at all. He knows
Subaru simply nods, fingers relacing. Subaru presses Kamui's hands back against the pillows sweetly. There's not a warning or sign of who initiated, but their lips press hard against one another.
"Maybe…" A seething and heated kiss follows up with a passion. Their lips and tongues connecting and parting only to meet at a deeper angle than before.
"Later we can…" Kamui feels his lover's partially hardened arousal against him, his mind goes blank. His cheeks burn up, feeling and imagining more details on the size and shape barely brushing against his own. The tease almost makes it worse.
"Subaru!" Kamui cries out, feels his body being pressed back deep into the sheets. While his love refrains from grinding down on him, not just yet. It's unclear who feels more frustrated from that decision.
"Kamui…" Subaru softly coos the boy's name. He takes a few labored breaths to admire the way Kamui looked, pinned down upon their bed. Even the sweat dripping down his heated face seems to sparkle. His hair is tousled, messy and parts stick to his forehead. Lips are reddened and marked with love bruises all along.
"Maybe we should… cool down here," Subaru's tone is regrettable. If he looks down… there are obvious signs Kamui was very much beginning to react., but…. He knows if they kept going like this, they wouldn't leave the bedroom for the entirety of the day.
"I guess we… do have to get ready…" Kamui mumbles but feels a frustration growing inside. He curiously glances at the clock and groans. There was really enough time for a little more...but...it didn't feel right to push it.
"But maybe a few more minutes…" Kamui indulges them both in a bit more kissing and touching... He yanks his hesitant boyfriend back down to rest upon him. "I like feeling you like this."
Subaru bites on his lip and makes a pausing hum. "As do I…" he comes to admit. "So long as I don't-" He's stopped by a finger covering his lips.
"I'm not uncomfortable," Kamui assures quickly, with a bit of frustrated groan. "I've never felt more comfortable before…" He admits. The old him would find the idea of being so relaxed with anyone outside of Fuuma and Kotori to be ludicrous. Yet, this was reality. "I love you."
"I love you too," Subaru returns, leaning down to kiss his love deeply. "Happy Birthday, Kamui."
"Thank you." Kamui smiles, feeling their hands linked together, always fitting perfectly.
"I'm so happy you were born," Subaru continues, tone tender and full of raw emotions. Kamui feels himself slightly shiver at the feeling of those words.
"You're everything to me." Subaru whispers, words vulnerable and even a little shaky. His love squeezes his hand.
"Subaru…" Kamui affectionately glances up, mind a jumble of wants and needs. No words seem perfect just yet. Before getting ready to leave home, it seemed a few more blissful moments letting their bodies connect and talk was in order.
….
There was just enough time for the pair to make a quick breakfast. Leaving the warmth from one another was no simple task, however.
It would be a lie for Kamui to say he hadn't thought of canceling plans. Though his friends would never let him live it down to know he canceled everything last minute, so he could spend more intimate time with the gorgeous older male in his bed.
Even when they had left the bed, the loving pair only continued embracing where they stood.
"I know we do this a lot but…" Kamui gestures to space, or lack thereof, between their warm bodies. He continues to explain with an exemplary kiss. "I love this."
"I feel the same," Subaru agrees, leaning down to peck his boyfriend's lips. The younger is swept away to a tightening embrace. "I always love feeling you so close.."
"Me too," Kamui agrees and wraps his arms around the older man's neck. Leaning upon his tiptoes Kamui locks their lips together neatly. Long, lingering kisses follow up.
"I guess I should take a bath before we start the day… " Kamui hums after a few more blissed-out moments.
"I'll get it started for you," Subaru insisted. His beloved shook his head, before nuzzling it into the expansive, entrancingly warm chest.
"You don't need to do that…" Kamui murmurs.
"I'd like to," Subaru counters, tone certain.
"Alright then…" Kamui hums, pressing a thankful kiss to his boyfriend's lips. The birthday boy picks out a casual summer outfit for the day.
When it is time for the bath, Kamui stands timidly in front of the bathroom door. He pauses for a moment and returns to his love's side.
"Subaru?" There's a shyness in Kamui's curled lips and glimmering eyes.
"Yes?" Subaru returns curiously.
"Would you like to…" Kamui begins, only blushing further. Come join me? He wants to ask the question badly, no matter how embarrassing. But… finds his nerves getting the better of him.
"Ah...after the bath." Which is plenty big enough for both of us. "Maybe you'd like to cook breakfast together with me?"
There's a skeptical loom over Subaru's face. The request didn't seem to match his timid actions. Still, who was he to deny the one he loves? anything honestly.
"Of course, but I wouldn't want you to do any work on your birthday."
"I like to," Kamui admits, pressing his lips together softly. "We can do something simple before we go to the Cafe."
"Alright. I'm happy to make something." Subaru offers, kindly, despite his lack of culinary talent.
Kamui takes a few steps forward and wraps his arms around his beloved. He shakes his head gently. "I really like to cook with you. It makes me feel closer to you."
"Then that's what we'll do," Subaru fully gives in, returning the soft embrace.
"And this doesn't have to do with my cooking being hopeless? We could go out somewhere too if so… "
"No, we're going to be out a lot today so I like eating at home. And you're not hopeless," Kamui ensured with a soft laugh. He kisses the sullen lips.
His love couldn't cook… at least not very well. But somehow things worked out alright when they did things together and Kamui was there to at least supervise.
"I'm always happy to be the one to cook for us," Kamui admits, heart feeling a little fluttery.
"If I'm being honest…" With an alluring little purr, the younger male stands up on his tiptoes. "I really like seeing you cook. It's cute." He pecks the older man's lips quickly.
"And after all, you help me with… I like that I'm able to have something I know. That I can teach you…" There's the shy follow-up. Their lips engage one another for several sweet yet shortened kisses. There wasn't so much time left after their morning indulgences.
Kamui returned, nice and clean. The pair busied themselves with the quickest breakfast they could manage. Which were omelets, with toast, rice, and vegetables.
There were a few instances of mishaps: eggshells needing to be retrieved from the bowl, and toast burning...Kamui cherished them all to his heart's memory.
While they had made good on time, some things couldn't be helped. As the pair finish their breakfast, Subaru insists on at least doing the cleaning. Kamui leans on to his tiptoes, kissing his lover's cheek. "Thank you~"
"You did really well this morning," Kamui compliments his abashed boyfriend. He couldn't hide the amused yet entirely love-sick gazes seeing Subaru trying his best at something not quite his forte.
Subaru raises an eyebrow at this and shakes his head. "I'm pretty sure I overcooked the eggs, rice, and...I don't think the first few pieces of toast should have resembled the color of charcoal." He added with some sarcasm.
"It doesn't matter," Kamui encourages, hugging his boyfriend's back. He rests his cheek upon a familiar shoulder. "It worked out the second time around. And besides, I get to see a really cute side of you…" Kamui gasped, feeling his boyfriend quickly turning in his arms.
"Cute?"
"Really cute."
Kamui only confirms meekly, feeling something in his stomach at the deepening voice in the other's voice.
"Kamui…" Subaru purrs his name lovingly. He breathes softly into Kamui's ear. "I think you'll find that word…" Hands grasp under Kamui's thighs spontaneously lifting the light male upon the countertops. "Describes you much better, my love."
While Kamui could find himself arguing against that...he didn't mind this side of his boyfriend coming out. "Is that so?" He playfully challenges, cupping the back of his love's neck. Subaru doesn't quite answer, opting to ravish plush lips.
Subaru makes sure to bring out every 'cute' sound and gasp from the birthday boy's lips. "I adore you," he breaths against stealing the younger man's lips. Kamui clutches to him tightly, feeling his love fit perfectly between his spread legs. With a gasp, the kiss deepens. Hands move so smoothly up and down Kamui's sides.
Perhaps, the rest of their plans get a bit delayed...
Connections
After their morning breakfast, Kamui had made plans. He hurried to meet up with his friends. There were a couple of separate plans, what with the different work schedules.
While Yuzuriha and Arashi had much of their summer free, it wasn't the same for everyone. Or more so the older friends of their fated "seal" group.
"Stay with me," Kamui carefully asked. He glanced around nervously. "As much as you can… it's gonna be... "
"Kamui," Subaru smiled with some sympathy, he squeezed the hand within his own tightly. "Of course, I'll be with you. It'll be alright."
Kamui hung his head and rolled his eyes. "You haven't spent as much time with Karen as I have! She can totally sense these things." What we started to do this morning… prior to the needed cold showers…
Subaru easily sensed Kamui's apprehension and pulled him into a warm hug from behind.
It's almost unfair when you do this… Kamui thinks desperately. He feels the strength in his legs leaving as he feels intoxicating warmth upon his back.
"I'll be with you," Subaru assures once more, kissing all along the back of Kamui's neck. The poor sensitive boy has to bite his lip to keep mewls from escaping. "I'm sure Kasumi will have...her own comments to make, but we'll be in a public cafe, and as a group so...it shouldn't be too bad." Soft lips pepper where earlier kiss marks were left. Kamui doubts he hid them well enough from his observant friend.
"And yes, I'll be with you." Subaru had an almost unfair sense of calmness around. Kamui tilted his head back, smiling at the upside-down kiss which followed. "You seem experienced with these kinds of things."
"You could say that... "
He'd grown up with Hokuto after all. He wasn't unfamiliar with women who were very upfront when it came to his relationships. And the physical aspect of them…
If Hokuto were here… Subaru flushed just imagining it. She could see everything, understand his emotions better than he could. There was no chance in heaven or hell, Kamui wouldn't hear from her about how desperately Subaru wanted to just give in and fully take him… He could feel steam blowing from his ears… maybe it had been a bit too long… being untouched. His own hands were ok...but Kamui would be...
"Hey," Kamui called out sweetly, breaking his boyfriend from heated daydreams.
"Hey s-sorry about," Subaru returned, face erupting a thousand shades of red. He looked ahead for a moment, willing down the blush. Taking the younger boy's hand, they proceeded to go to their first outing of the day.
Their first stop at one of the newer cafes in town. "Tokyo Latte" was displayed with a colorful sign. A symbol of a coffee cup with a few brightly colored buildings from the shopping district displayed beside it.
Neither could focus well, just looking into each other's eyes brought out a certain heat. The intense feeling of the glorious skin on skin contact still burned.
Kamui did remember briefly saying thanks, as his gentlemanly boyfriend held the door for him.
Subaru's always so...Subaru. Kamui thinks, admiring his boyfriend's pretty features, lightly dusted pink. Images resurfaced earlier this course, feeling the flush of their chests against one another, hearts racing… nothing in the world before had felt so right.
If they hadn't planned this meetup… surely they would have… gone beyond the deep kisses, hickies, and less innocent touches. Kamui at least hopes they would have...
"Thank you," Kamui says softly. He exchanges a soft smile with his love, as per usual, holding the door for him. It was hard to keep from melting, what with his boyfriend being so genuinely kind with every little action. Actions only solidified the reality that they were a couple.
They were late. Karen Kasumi was no fool when it came to matters of desire. It didn't help that the pair looked away, guilty of doing something less innocent than usual.
"Hello~ Aren't you two in a good mood?" Karen cheerily smiled and pulled Kamui into a warm comforting hug.
"Looks like things are progressing very nicely with him." She whispered into Kamui's ear with a soft giggle.
"Ah, yeah...It's good to see you again," Kamui fumbled over his choice of words. His cheeks lit ablaze. It hadn't been 2 seconds in and she already sensed something was blossoming between the two.
"Happy Birthday, Kamui!" She spoke happily, a grin spreading with mischief. She looks Subaru up and down, giving him a small wave. There are those eyes, protective and caught on Kamui, with a bit of want darkening his eyes. Karen goes to whisper to Kamui once more. 'Maybe tonight a certain someone will help make it very memorable.'
Kamui's blush seemed to stain a beet red. He can't form a proper retort. Instead, he walks back over towards his protective boyfriend, hiding his face against the other's arm.
Subaru looked at Kamui, curiously, raising an eyebrow. Kamui only blushed further and bit his lip in an unintentionally seductive manner (to Subaru's eyes). The lovesick man had to clench his hands to his side to stop himself from grabbing for his love's hand and whisking him away somewhere more private.
While embarrassing, Kamui couldn't help but feel elated, being able to see the older Dragon's of Heaven, again in a mellow environment.
Karen had a bit of time between her work with the school's performing arts department. While brief, it was sweet how she took the time to treat Kamui to anything he wanted at the coffee shop.
Kamui had been attached to the kindhearted woman. But she couldn't seem to form words that didn't leave him wanting to bury his heated face into the tablecloth, napkins, or whatever else around that could hide him.
With those last words, it certainly felt like she could tell exactly what they had done earlier this morning… and why they ran so late. What with the bemused glimmer in her eyes and little knowing smirks.
While the confident woman opened her mouth to speak, they all stopped seeing the door to the Cafe, fling open.
Shortly the group was greeted, after the sight of a familiar bespectacled brunet. "Glad I made it in time!" Judging by flushed cheeks and panting, he must have run over here.
"I heard from Karen, you were all meeting you, and it turns out I was able to make it between jobs!" Seiichirou Aoki, while busy with his family, and work duties, came over to Kamui with a bright smile.
"Happy Birthday," Aoki greeted with a smile. There was a softness in his eyes as he handed an envelope to Kamui.
"Ah, thank you," Kamui spoke sincerely.
"You made it with plenty of time," Karen beamed, looking up at the man with warmth.
Aoki slid into the seat beside the pink-haired woman. They sat across from the beaming couple. Kamui couldn't help the shy smile that followed as he felt Subaru openly place his arm around his shoulders, inviting him to come closer.
It was nice… though when Kamui looked across he felt a pang of guilt. He was able to be happy and loved up by his precious person. It didn't always work that way. Honestly, it made him want to show his sweet boyfriend even more how much he appreciated him...but perhaps in private.
Kamui sensed Karen held deeper feelings for Aoki, but she never expressed it. Aoki had been rather oblivious. It was a bit sad… but somehow she was strong
Smiling brightly, the woman seemed to cherish the friendship she experienced. She even asked regularly about the man's family life.
Kamui went on to open the card before the man across from him had to go. Inside was a traditional getting card with a cake drawing and flowery words. Within that was a slot that held a gift card to one of the other popular coffee shops in town.
"Thank you, I appreciate this, " Kamui added with a soft smile. Violet-blue eyes looked curiously at the scribble pictures drawn on the blank side of the card.
"My daughter made a drawing in the card," Aoki certainly couldn't hide the gushing smile, he was talking of his loved ones.
Do I look that obvious when I talk about Subaru…? Kamui wasn't sure he wanted to know the answer. A cute little cup of creamy coffee with an added cake was brought to the table.
"Thank you again… I…" Kamui wasn't sure what to make of all of this. He was certainly loved and adored by those around him. "You didn't have to go through all this."
"I want to~ it's the least I can do," Karen assured with an award-winning grin. Her fingers tapped on the table mischievously. "While I'm sure it's nothing compared to other gifts you've received…"
The knowing look left Kamui nearly choking on his drink. Both he and his boyfriend's cheeks burned a deep shade of scarlet.
The lively woman giggled, holding a perfectly manicured hand to her lips."I'm glad to treat you today!" She finished on a more innocent note.
Though through her conversations, Karen had left half of the table burning up. Kamui buried his face in Subaru's neck more times than he liked to admit.
However, despite what Karen had mentioned, Kamui was intrigued to see the humble family man either oblivious or brushing off Karen's comments with a laugh.
Clearly, he had grown used to Karen's manner of speaking.
It wasn't long before, a ringing emitted from the brunet's pocket. He glanced at his cell phone and shook his head. "I'm sorry. It seems I'll need to head back to the office."
"I'm glad we got to see each other again. Have a great birthday, Kamui." The man left cheerfully bowing his head to the others at the table.
Kamui blinked slightly in surprise as the former wind master was able to rush out of the cafe so quickly. He briefly waved back at the retreating figure.
So the amorous couple was left to talk amiably with Karen. The pink-haired woman flipped the ends of her curly hair and eyed the pair knowingly.
"You two seem to be in a good mood," She teased, smirking more so at Kamui, as he never failed to blush wildly.
"I guess so…" Kamui keeps his gaze on the coffee cup before him.
"Things have been going well with your classes Kamui?" She managed to change the subject, as the group spent a few peaceful moments on more mundane, less embarrassing moments. It seemed Kamui was spared from teasing for a bit…
The time at the cafe seemed to fly by. Karen had to return to her work at the CLAMP school drama department.
"Happy birthday, Kamui. Have a good day with your boyfriend~" Karen teases with a little wink.
Both Subaru and Kamui blush a bright pink. Subaru and Kamui exchange a shy smile that only lovers could give. Their linked hands squeeze warmly under the table.
"T-Thank you, Karen," Kamui hiccuped after taking a breath to cool himself. "I'm glad I got to see you today." Kamui's eyes sparkle bright, as he is pulled into a tight hug by the older woman.
"Of course, Kamui, I wouldn't miss seeing you on your birthday for the world," She grinned. Glancing beside Kamui she smirks. "I'm quite sure your boyfriend feels even more so. Enjoy yourself." She had openly teased the words.
"I have another gift… perhaps one that will be equally liked by the both of you…I wasn't sure at first if it was in good timing. But…" She handed the small bag over to Kamui with a wink. It was pink with a kiss mark printed on it. "I'm sure the time will come soon enough…"
Nervously, Kamui had glanced inside, and quickly held the bag closed up. It contained certain… supplies that made Kamui slightly mortified.
"Kamui?" Subaru wasn't able to catch just what was inside the bag.
"Don't ask…" Kamui warned, sadly holding his head down, before cuddling up to his love's side. He buried himself in his warm little sanctuary, arms curled around and kept him securely in place.
Subaru could guess…but honestly didn't mind the moments that followed as Kamui cuddled up to the side. A pretty burning face hid within Subaru's neck and shoulder.
"I do hate that I have to so soon," Karen began. "You make sure to take very good care of Kamui today," she giggled, pointing to Subaru.
"Of course," Subaru responded well enough, but certainly knew there was quite more intended with that request.
The older woman wrapped Kamui up into a warm hug. She leaned in to whisper something in Kamui's eyes widened before the deep red heat rose up to his cheeks. His face flared all the way up to his ears.
"I'll see you lovebirds later then," Karen could never resist. Since Kamui got together with Subaru, the older woman referred to Subaru only as "your Subaru" or "your boyfriend."
Though in this instance she whispered. And I hope you and your lover have a good evening as well~ Maybe you can put some of the gifts to good use.
"You alright? " A gentle voice pulled Kamui from his thoughts after a few moments zoning out. Kamui turned back and saw the tender hand clasped on his shoulder. Worry lines curled up on Subaru's forehead.
"Ah… I-I'm fine…" Kamui averted his eyes a bit and waved at the cheery pink-haired woman.
"So long as you're fine," Subaru spoke so sweetly, it left Kamui's cheeks stinging from how often that tone made him sound the same. "I want you to have the best birthday possible."
"You're succeeding," Kamui returned and stood up on his tiptoes. His arms slung around his boyfriend's neck in a tight embrace.
Morning Outing
Exiting the cafe themselves, a serene atmosphere seemed to take place. There was a nice breeze following as Subaru and Kamui walked towards their destination.
Strong arms snaked around Kamui's waist, lifting him for a brief second. The younger male could never quite tell if it was his feet leaving the ground or his raw emotions that brought such lightheadedness.
The emotion always brought a dazzling light show into orbs of violet-blue. Temporarily forgetting where they were they shared a few slow, deep kisses.
When parting Kamui laid his head down, falling in love again, through the melodic heartbeat. "It's still early," Kamui noted after a soft moment between.
"It is, we're not meeting the others until 12?"
"Correct."
A stray hand curled up, caressing and feeling all alongside the older man's neck and shoulder.
There was restrained darkness, more so a passionate desire within dual-colored eyes. Something unruly, and wild that left Kamui's knees weak. It had been suppressed far too long, but considering where they were it was likely for the best.
"So we'll go to the new 'Dazzling Gardens' park?" Subaru recalled their earlier plan. A nice romantic walk through amongst countless blooming trees and a sparkling blue lake.
"Yeah," Kamui nodded and tilted his head to the side cutely. "I ah...never went myself but I've heard people in my class talk about it." More so how it was a very popular date spot for couples. But Kamui was sure Subaru would find that out.
The drive over there went by smoothly. One of the Sumeragi clan's private drivers came to pick the couple up. It was a service Subaru hadn't taken advantage of until...Kamui.
While having a valid license, never seemed needed. It seemed easier to travel from the rooftops or take the subway train than to invest in a car. Work had stressors enough, worrying over city traffic and parking wasn't desirable.
Now, though, there was another benefit for their current travel accommodations.
"Last time we did this we weren't yet..." Kamui draws off looking a little nervous. Raven Black brows rose in question, but their car had just pulled up.
The familiar driver came out, bowing politely to the Sumeragi head. Addressing the clan leader as"master Sumeragi" and standing beside the door.
"Thank you, but you don't need to do that," Subaru said kindly and calmly. The driver looked perplexed, certainly wanting to do his job purposely, the head of the Clan certainly deserved the top treatment.
Yet, the driver glanced towards Subarus' date, saw how Kamui looked up adoringly, and it all clicked. Who was he to deny someone to deny the opportunity to woo their precious person?
Ever the gentlemen, Subaru stayed firm. Kamui was his and he wanted to spoil him as much as possible. He might have loved the way it felt to always be the one holding the door for Kamui. When Kamui flushed that pretty pink hue and smiled so tenderly, it was beyond worth it.
Subaru didn't have much time to think as soon as Kamui slid into his seat there was a small hand grasping his wrist. With a tug that proved Kamui was much stronger than he looked, the older male was pulled into the back seat. The private driver watched in silent amusement. When they were seated he was at least allowed to close the door for them.
Subaru couldn't react probably to Kamui yanking him down into the back seat. His mind couldn't form words because...Kamui giggled, terribly cute. The sound was dangerous to Subaru's heart, causing it to go into overtime.
Kamui had a mischievous smirk, showing the normally love-shy male was quite open to more affection. He had been since they first worked up. Cheek blazed red at the sweet memories of heated make-out sessions they've had all week.
Kamui caressed his boyfriend's hand. Fingers played with the larger hand, they always fit together perfectly. Gentle, curious fingers brushed up and down the older man's arm. Twinkling lights reflected in sweet violet eyes.
When Kamui cuddled closer, their hips and sides flushed together, the privacy window rolled up. It seemed the driver had, well this time around, the right idea.
There was something cute with the contrast of Kamui's emotions. The young man would beam so playful yet every now and then turning a little shy from his actions. Still, he wanted more of this, as much as he could, having his Subaru with him all it shouldn't have been a surprise when Kamui's hands found themselves on the back of his boyfriend's neck. Arms looped comfortably around the taller body amorously. Subaru could tell from the flushed cheeks Kamui was doing his best to find the courage to take initiative in their intimate activities.
Their lips sealed tightly upon one another. Subaru relaxed easily into familiar, and intoxicating lips. His hands busied themselves in Kamui's hair while the other brushed along the slender waist. It definitely wouldn't be fair to make his precious Kamui do all of the work.
Subaru kissed his beloved with a vibrant passion. Lips melded and slotted to the point where the heat between took overall senses. It seemed the privacy window was definitely needed this time around. There were no complaints voiced, not as those kisses continued to go harder, deeper as they taste of each other took over all else.
"You're quite eager," Subaru lightly says between heated kisses. He thought he would have lost it when Kamui started licking its way into his mouth. Their heads moved around to various angles, each new embrace between lips lasting just that bit longer, tasting even sweeter.
There was something about feral running through Subaru, as he felt Kamui give in, letting his being be devoured. The eagerly submissive gesture was almost too much for Subaru to take. The younger male followed with each movement, gladly letting the tongue in his mouth be dominated, pushing the other to move further, go deeper. The clashes of lips, teeth, and tongue made the driving time fly by.
Only when the sound of the car's engine shuts off, did the lovebird's part. The door opened to the sight of slightly wrinkled clothes, love-bitten lips, and along the way a new hickey on Kamui's neck. Matching love-smitten smiles and flushed cheeks showed the already amorous atmosphere between the two.
"Thank you very much," Subaru had somehow managed to get some words out. With some insistence, the driver accepted the generous tip from the clan's leader.
Looking up and around were gorgeous flowering trees, crystal blue lakes, and certainly lots of couples, some rowing boats, and others admiring the blooming summer flowers around the place. Clasping hands warmly, the couple perused around the gorgeous garden area.
Flowering trees were in bloom for the warm season. Colors and hues all across the spectrum dazzled around the area as the flowers were also sparkling under the bright summer rays. Lively, colorful sunflowers, morning glories, white lilies, hydrangea, and irises only painted a more perfect picture of the park.
Kamui may have let out pleased little sounds with certain gestures his love did. There were those high-pitched mewls and squeaks only his beloved was capable of bringing out.
In a sense of Deja Vu, Subaru picks a bundle of lilac-colored bellflowers, and gingerly tucks them behind his lover's ear. The brightness of the flower only seemed to make Kamui's violet-blue sparkle more.
"It suits you," Subaru complimented, as tender hands caressed the pinkened cheekbones.
Subaru's beloved was already enchanting, but at moments like this, it was beyond words...Those eyes lit up, creating a violet sunset within. The sunlight created somewhat of a halo of light, bringing out the deep blue amongst the raven head of hair. Soft pink lips a little reddened (from their prior love sessions...when those lips curled up and positively beamed. Lips tasted as sweet as the nectar of life and parted so often to speak words of love. Those same lips were lifting his cheeks, and….
Kamui leaned up on his tiptoes. So very gently, the slender body lifted up on his tiptoes, and a kiss upon his admirer's cheek followed.
At moments like these, Subaru had to wonder if his younger lover truly descended from the heavens. Kamui, his own little piece of heaven.
"You're staring…" Kamui voiced quietly, looking around a little sheepish.
"Sorry, sometimes, I...can't help myself when it comes to you," Subaru answered entirely honestly, the dreamy curves on his lips gave him away. His own heart felt like it wanted to speak out.
"O-oh….well…" Kamui blinks and turns his head back to the lake. "I guess I have the same problem then..." Fingers scratch at the side of his head, messing his hair a little.
Subaru's hand reached, out of habit, wanting to smooth down the beautiful dark locks. Then his love turned back, striking his heart. "It's...you, and I...get...lost." He worded vaguely and went to move a few steps forward.
A hand waved back towards the slightly dumbfounded man. How was it possible for one person to shake his world so many times. Those timid words clicked, the feeling of requited love was fatally sweet.
They continued to walk alongside the were so many couples. Surely, friends and family out there too….It sunk in, yes they were both males, and had an age gap…but at times like these, it's like they were just like any other couple.
'Although.' Kamui thought, quite smugly. 'We're better than those other couples.' This feeling was like no other. Deeper, stronger than most. The words 'fate and destiny' were painful, but if it played a role in bringing them together, he could accept some of it… Kamui lost himself in thought looking over the crystal water.
"We could rent a boat," Subaru offered, as generous and adoring as always. Kamui shook his head, before cuddling against his boyfriend's arm. He was far too happy to care for what onlookers may think or say (most of which were quite fanatical over the gorgeous pair).
"I'm fine...there's still a lot of trails we haven't looked through first, and we do have to meet up at the arcade soon," Kamui further explained, lips curling, as he found words to come out so much easier with his beloved than with anyone else.
"Well, then next time?"
"I guess then...it's a date."
Kamui surprised himself with how easy those words came out. As though they may have done this several times before, perhaps another life.
"It's so beautiful…" Kamui admired the streams of water they walked past. He quickly turns to his boyfriend who was caught with his mouth ajar. Kamui's index finger wags in front of his beloved's face.
"And before you say…-a-anything...I...well…"
The rest of his words came out in a grumbled mess. It didn't help even lines that seemed cheesy and simplistic sounded heavenly from his boyfriend's lips. He was quickly becoming putty to all the affectionate words and compliments.
The older man humored his boyfriend, raising his hands. "I don't need to say anything." Kamui studied the angelic face skeptically. "It goes without saying but…"
"Ok?" Kamui looked his love over, and the beaming smiles that were literally making his knees wobbly.
In a swift moment, Subaru wrapped an arm around Kamui's middle. A warm husky voice whispers into sensitive ears. "... you're far more beautiful than anything or anyone."
"Suba-!" Kamui gasped, finding himself in a familiar position. A very protective arm was quickly secured around Kamui's back, with the other slinking tighter around the waist.
Without prior warning, the younger male was swiftly but safely brought into a low dip. Kamui found his head spinning, and heart wavering. His arms wrapped around his taller boyfriend on instinct.
They'd only done this a handful of times, after that Valentine's Day dance, but it was never like this. Kamui found himself entirely reliant on his protective boyfriend to keep from falling. Yet, looking up as loving, shimmery eyes, he didn't feel anything akin to fear.
"What are you do-mmmf!"
Kamui's lips were swallowed up in a passionate kiss. His boyfriend's lips took him in deeper, tasting and caressing every centimeter of plush lips and a sensitive mouth. Kamui's vocal cords let out a sharp cry when he was pulled back up.
"Doing something like that suddenly…'' Kamui mumbled, while he hid his face, burying the flushing cheeks entirely into his boyfriend's shirt.
"I'll give a proper warning next time," Subaru lightly promised. Kamui's cheeks lifted, as lips curled up.
Stealing a glance, he saw that same adoring look. Arms warmly sheltered Kamui, as they always did. Every time he needed them.
~Delphinium 1/2 End~