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He feels himself pulled closer and wants nothing more than to melt at the warmth that radiates from the other. there could be no other place to be than here… he busies himself by twirling the tassels that adorned olruggios cloak. “ you wound me, olly ! I’d make for a rather terrible caretaker if i didn’t. But, should it ease you to hear, worry not. I accompanied them myself and left only once i was sure they were in good hands. ” he wont mention how long that actually took.

sender absentmindedly reaches for receiver's hand while walking.

sender kisses receiver's forehead as they pass by.

sender quietly makes receiver a cup of coffee before they wake up.

sender wraps a blanket around receiver's shoulders when they notice them shivering.

sender steals a quick kiss from receiver while they're busy cooking.

sender rests their chin on receiver's shoulder while they wash the dishes.

sender gently brushes flour off receiver's cheek.

sender slips their hand into receiver's back pocket while walking together.

sender absentmindedly plays with receiver's fingers during a conversation.

sender quietly fixes receiver's collar before they leave the house.

sender leaves a handwritten note in receiver's lunch.

sender saves the last bite of dessert for receiver.

sender pulls receiver closer beneath a shared blanket.

sender falls asleep with their head in receiver's lap.

sender brushes receiver's hair away from their face.

sender smiles every time they catch receiver looking at them.

sender absentmindedly rubs circles into receiver's back.

sender automatically reaches for receiver in a crowded room.

sender gently tucks receiver into bed after they've fallen asleep on the couch.

sender presses a kiss against receiver's knuckles.

sender steals receiver's hoodie and insists it belongs to them now.

sender warms receiver's cold hands between their own.

sender surprises receiver with flowers they picked on the walk home.

sender insists on carrying all the groceries so receiver doesn't have to.

sender drapes their jacket over receiver's shoulders.

sender pulls receiver into an impromptu slow dance in the kitchen.

sender takes receiver's hand without even thinking about it.

sender lets receiver steal fries off their plate without complaining.

sender pauses to admire receiver when they think nobody's looking.

sender braids receiver's hair.

sender helps receiver zip up the back of their outfit.

sender carefully adjusts receiver's tie before an event.

sender absentmindedly kisses receiver's temple while reading together.

sender slips a flower behind receiver's ear.

sender gently paints receiver's nails.

sender helps receiver roll up their sleeves.

sender fastens receiver's necklace for them.

sender falls asleep holding onto receiver's sleeve.

sender quietly slips into bed beside receiver after a late night.

sender wakes up smiling because receiver is still there.

sender kisses receiver's shoulder before getting out of bed.

sender sleepily reaches across the bed until they find receiver's hand.

sender pulls receiver back into bed for "five more minutes."

sender absentmindedly plays with receiver's hair while they nap.

sender wakes receiver with a gentle kiss.

sender lights up the moment receiver walks through the door.

sender quietly squeezes receiver's hand during a difficult moment.

sender leaves everything they're doing just to greet receiver when they get home.

sender instinctively reaches for receiver after hearing good news.

sender remembers exactly how receiver takes their coffee.

sender catches receiver staring and smiles back at them.

sender laughs before receiver even finishes the joke because they already know the punchline.

sender instinctively stands close enough that their shoulders are touching.

sender absentmindedly spins receiver's wedding ring around their finger while holding their hand.

sender quietly smiles to themself after hearing receiver laugh from another room.

sender finds receiver humming around the house and joins in without a word.

sender catches receiver doing something completely ordinary and suddenly remembers just how in love they are.

“Pweeee biii biii!”

The little one chirps before looking around at the mention of ink, fluffy tail swishing as if wondering if Qifrey currently had some on his person.

His eyes stay locked onto Qifrey's, widening with a chuckle as he hears the warning. "Oh, you, coming out on top~? You really think that would be where you end up, between the two of us? I'll remember that I started it, just know I'll be the one finishing it, too." He takes a sip of his wine, smirking just a tad.

They'd known each other for years, and for years Olruggio had hidden these feelings, but now? When they're both drinking? And with Qifrey looking at him like that? He couldn't help himself. He needed to be closer, needed to have him all to himself.

To hell with going out drinking anymore, if it meant being able to see him like this, to be able to get this kind of colour to his cheeks, he would stay home and drink with him nightly.

Everything in him was screaming to hold him, to make him his. To grab on and never let go. And as badly as he wanted to.. he knew that he needed to wait.. that he needed permission..

But then he goes and tries to leave, he pulls away from Olruggio's grip, and what does he do? He falls, he falls right into his arms, pushing them both to the floor.

He's yet to look away, his full attention staying locked onto Qifrey. Even if one of the girls were to awaken and come down, he likely wouldn't notice - not with how he's watching him. "You'd best believe I will, you know I don't go down without a fight." He's smirking, swirling his drink lazily. Yes, he may have gone a touch overboard with going out only to come home and drink, but who could blame him? Especially when it was Qifrey pouring it for him?

But at the threat of his precious drink being taken from him? That was crossing the line. He's standing slowly, reaching over the table to carefully grab Qifrey's chin to force eye contact as he leans in close. "You wouldn't do that to me now, would ya, Qifrey? I came right home."

the back of his neck began to prickle; and, really, he didnt need to look up to know the cause. Qifrey could fault it to the effects of the wine, but deep down, he knew that was only a part of it. And while he did his very best to stay composed.... heavens did olly make it so very difficult. " i've no doubt about that. but do make no mistake, olruggio, when i've come out on top.... remember, you were the one who started it, " a warning said accompanied by another sip of wine.

When ever did he become so… possessive over his childhood friend, he wondered ? Had he always been like this about him ? Or was it that it had become a recent development ? He could not be so sure. what he did know was the way that it clawed at his chest. It really, truly, bothered him. they, whoever they were, they couldn’t possibly know a thing about him ! Not in the way quifrey did. He frowned at his glass. for what could they possibly know about the way olruggio took his drinks, what bottles of liquor he favored ? But he… he knew everything.

There was not a thing he didn’t know about olly. his olly. Could it be that…. that this was not good enough for him ? That he was not -

all thoughts stopped dead in their tracks. lone visible eye widened when it was meet with a set of ocean blues; his breath was taken. suddenly he became painfully aware that in this moment, it was only them. Only them, and no one else. ‘ I came right home. ’ so he did. “ i - ” his mind grasped for words. any words would do at this point !! “ that - please, that wasn’t what i meant at all !! ” he breathed, finally. “ I only wish to keep you… to keep you from falling all the more ill in the morning, olruggio, that is all. Now, please do allow me to fetch us that water. ” he tried far too quickly to break free and create some distance. only to find that it would cause the very opposite. He tripped, rather clumsily, over the cloth his previously abandoned cloak…

His eyes widen the moment he hears that. Shit, had they been awake that whole time? Had they been too loud? "Well, Tetia.. you see, there's a very good reason for that.. that would be.." He glances away, trying to think of any reason to make up to not tell her.

His eyes widen as the other removes his cloak and top layer, gaze locked onto him as he does so. He almost forgets to breathe, instead opting to take one deep breath before finally speaking again. "S'fine, friend."

Then comes the questioning, he should have expected the questions - and yet.. they still managed to catch him by surprise. "Oh? You care to try me on that one?" He raises and eyebrow with a smirk. "And if I had been drinking? You going to take mine away now, after so lovingly pouring it for me?" He had been, much to no one's surprise. He hadn't had a lot, but enough to lower his guard just enough.

so preoccupied with keeping himself afloat, so to speak, he didn't seem to notice the others gaze set upon him. but best believe, he heard every little word of provocation loud and clear. he wasn't letting this go was he, now ? “ hmm, i do suppose you’re right. but if you were to hold true to your word, then, i suggest you best arm yourself properly, olly. i won’t go down so easily !! ” he swings the liqueur in his glass as a momentary distraction. so he had been drinking !! funny... something about that sent a wave of a envy through him.

“ mark my words, my dear friend, I have about half a mind to do so. ” he sighs, shaking off the feeling, “ but, then, i suppose, that would make this all for naught, wouldn't it ? ” sure, he may have been satisfied with a simple late night meal but the bottle was the whole reason for such a surprise !!

feeling rather dumbstruck, again, he simply watches on as olly takes to his drink. unknowing, that his own eyes lingered upon his companions lips. “ you truly are something else, olruggio… ” he says, before taking a rather large swig of his own.

there he goes with that nickname, his fur bristles when he hears it as he paws at Qifrey’s face. Tiny chirps and squeaks sounding off, a burst of energy indeed!

“Pweeeee!!”