gone with the wind.

so everyone's here now!

      “ do you have any idea how much easier my life would be if i could like,       publicly wear underwear? i'd be the happiest girl on the block, just with       that news. my life would be so much more meaningful.       and yeah, i know, i don't have anything against people seeing me in my       underwear but then again, i'm not all that insecure or whatever about        myself, either. it's just a thing, i guess. something typically girlish? i tend       to not get involved in it. ——i'm dahlia, by the way. “

      “ i've always wanted to do one of those boyfriend tag makeup things,       but i kind of have mixed feelings because, i don't want to waste all of       my makeup on like, splashing it across my face meaninglessly and eh,       i don't have a boyfriend. ——how about we just bake some pancakes       together? that'll do. but don't cover me up with flour! “

      and exactly, he's just so happy to be around him, to be this close to       him again; inhale his scent, cuddle up to him... it's all part of their        friendship, of their bond and really, caspian definitely wasn't being a       complaining little lad because, honestly? who wouldn't want to cuddle       up to roux? he was manly and cute, everything mixed into one big       whole! yeah, caspian couldn't really deny his feelings for him.       regardless, when he felt the protective arm around him, the hand or       rather the fingertips of the other running up his shoulder, goosebumps       began to form on his arms which, he was able to hide because of his       sweater (totally not nicked from roux). “i'm okay now that you're here,       i was worried sick about you.“

      “ because underwear is more intimate and something more emotional than       a bikini, it's only normal. you don't wear boxers around the beach or pool       do you? neither do we. ——as for the shying away whilst in underwear...       that's more of a stereotype like, you know? it doesn't really matter if you       show around in your boxers when you're a guy. when you're a girl it's a        little bit more complicated. people'll immediately label you as a slag or um,       a whore or whatever, you get my point? “

      he's a little bit hesitant but, he's his best mate, right? he shouldn't be afraid       to tell him all sorts of things and definitely not to just sit down and cuddle up       to him. unless, of course, he had feelings for him which was definitely        caspian's case. regardless, he tiptoed into the living room and sat down        besides roux on the cough, curling up into his side with a little and content       smile on his features. “missed you.“

      and yet again, a chuckle tumbles from his lips and yeah, caspian is left       shaking his head. “you're even fingering yourself, arial,“ he commented,       giving a faint giggle as he sat down on the edge of the bed. “you... um,       really need to get someone to help you with things like that.“

      “well, i'm gonna be honest, i'm a little bit disappointed because uh...“ cue        the chuckle. “but sure, i believe you on your word, i guess.“

      “ am i——— allowed to ask questions or not?             because you're sitting there really oddly, mate. “

      it was a first; being able to relax around the pool their rooftop patio offered. oh,       kira knew that what they were doing had to be one of the most dangerous of       jobs in the entire world; there was no doubt in the world. though, aside from all       of that, she was glad that, through it all, she had her one and only archibald.       the two had recently spoken of matters in china and japan when it came to        their 'occupation'.       the pair of them were professional robbers and well, of kira could be said that       she was an assassin alike however, she would never not once in a lifetime leave       archie behind on a job they had been hired to do together, her brain would just       scream no in general.        though, as of now, she was seated on the edge of the pool, her legs dipping       into the pool with her designer shades resting on the bridge of her nose. oh,       she had left him to sleep in after last night's job at the bellagio's casino; robbing       them blind where the guards were standing next to them! it had to be one of        the biggest hauls they had already had. “archie,“ kira called out, sticking her       hair up in a bun at last as a thin layer of sweat began to coat her neck. “archie,       come out, it's lovely here.“

      in the depths of the evening, curled up into one another and not wanting to      let one another go; curled up underneath the thickest of blankets to yes,      protect each other from the cold which was raging outdoors. emmanuel was      in the least to say satisfied to have mason in his arms once more & he was      already planning, scheming in his head how he wanted the wedding to be.      the warm light of the christmas tree illuminated both of their faces, the slow      ember in the fireplace burning up nearly entirely and the clear starry sky out-      side which was clearly visible through the window, was making it all the more      meaningful; the way they were caught up in one another’s presence.      though, that’s when he heard those five little words; honest to god, a heart      attack nearly struck emmanuel.      he couldn’t help but slowly, barely noticeably shake his head before pressing      a soft and gentle, lingering and sweet kiss to mason’s temple.                   “darling, my darling princess,“ he whispered, his eyes closing and forehead       leaning against the side of mason’s face. “i’ve always been yours, as much      as you’ve been mine, you need to know that, alright? i’ve never intentionally      left you, we never even broke up. it was just duty calling, you know that,       don’t you? i would never, ever, leave the love of my life behind.“