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red gladly accepts the kisses, because they didn’t compare to hearing kyle’s voice over the phone or reading texts from him while they were apart. every moment he spent with kyle was infinitely more precious than any other. “okay you have two choices,” he whispered softly, finding kyle’s hand and interlacing their fingers, “we stay here all day or we go out? i kind of have plans for going out, but staying in is all right too.” 

“i love you too,” cael whispers in response, staying pressed against his husband for a couple seconds more before he stands up to get the steaks from the kitchen. even if he wanted to delay the dinner, he wouldn’t forgive himself if he served kingston reheated food during his birthday. humming, he serves kingston’s plate, sneaking in another kiss to the other’s cheek before he settles in his seat, taking his glass of wine for a sip. “happy birthday, king. i hope you like the food. and..leave room for dessert? i baked a cake,” he says, smiling fondly. 

cael’s eyes close as kingston gives him a kiss, leaving him with a lingering smile on his face. kingston always was good at catching him off guard. “i prepared some steak,” he says, but instead of taking his own seat opposite kingston, he sits on his lap, ignoring the embarrassment that he automatically felt. maybe he could catch his husband off guard, too. “i-i think it needs a few minutes to cool, s-so...” and this time he initiates a deep kiss, wrapping his hands around kingston’s neck.

seeing kingston look all dressed up even though they were just staying in for his birthday dinner made cael smile, before he’s realizing he should have worn something better underneath his apron. but if he’s going to be honest, nothing he could ever wear would match how good his husband looked, though. “i got us some wine too, if you could please open it?” he says, pointing to the bottle he set aside on the counter. “i hope you’re hungry.” he might have excitedly cooked for more than two people, and he’s smiling apologetically as he holds on to kingston’s arm to lead him to his seat. 

he's still nervous. at this point cael thinks the feeling probably won't go away. kingston simply has that effect on him, even though he's past feeling awkward whenever they were left alone. it does make him restless knowing that tonight won't end with the dinner he's prepared for the other's birthday, though. as he finishes up setting the table, his eyes scan the door waiting for kingston to pass through, silently praying that the cake he baked would taste okay.

“Can we stay in tonight? I don’t want to go out...” Cael’s almost ready to admit Halloween costumes easily scare him, but he’s hoping he wouldn’t have to.

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