content . . ৎ → in which they discover that "happy wife, happy life" might just be the secret to a happy marriage with you ☆
ft. rin itoshi, julien loki, michael kaiser, reo mikage, shidou ryusei, barou shoei, and godwin kuso ⊹ ࣪ ˖ ໒꒱
˚₊‧꒰ა ITOSHI RIN
The shopping bag looked strangely out of place in Rin's hand.
Normally, he'd come home carrying groceries, sports drinks, or whatever happened to be on his list after training. Today, however, he stood by the front door holding an oversized paper bag that looked suspiciously difficult to explain.
Across the living room, you barely acknowledged his arrival.
"Welcome home," you mumbled without looking away from the television.
A familiar voice echoed through the speakers.
"Where's everyone going? Bingo?"
It had become something of a weekend tradition for the two of you. Rin loves horror games almost as much as football, so your evenings often ended with the two of you replaying Resident Evil together. He'd focus on conserving ammunition and solving puzzles.
You, unfortunately, were much more invested in Leon Kennedy.
Rin glanced from the television to the shopping bag in his hand before quietly setting his keys down.
"...You've played this game four times."
"I know."
"You already know what happens."
"I know."
"You still laughed."
"...Because Leon's funny."
Rin stared at the blond man on the television for a long second.
"...Can you pause the game for a second?"
That finally caught your attention.
You turned around, only to find him nudging the paper bag toward you with the same reluctant expression people wore when handing over paperwork they didn't want to sign.
Curiosity quickly replaced your confusion. You reached inside, your fingers brushing against soft fabric before finding... considerably more fabric than expected.
"...Rin?"
He didn't answer immediately. Instead, he rested an elbow against the armrest, already looking like someone preparing himself for the consequences of his own decisions.
"You kept saying it was sold out," he said simply. "So... I bought it."
You pulled the contents free.
Silence settled over the living room.
A life-sized Leon Kennedy body pillow stared back at you.
You looked at Leon.
Then at Rin.
Then back at Leon again.
"...You bought me the Leon Kennedy body pillow?"
Rin avoided your eyes with impressive determination.
"You've mentioned wanting one every single time we've walked past that hobby store." A quiet sigh escaped him. "After the eighth visit, I figured listening to you mourn it forever would be more exhausting than buying it."
The realization hit all at once.
Without a shred of dignity, you hugged the pillow to your chest as though reuniting with a long-lost lover.
"...Leon."
Across the room, Rin watched his own spouse enthusiastically embrace another man.
Granted, the other man happened to be printed on polyester. Oh, that technicality did very little for his mood.
"Oh my gosh... Rin, look at him! They actually used the official artwork!" You turned the pillow around excitedly, admiring every little detail as though it belonged in a museum. "The jacket! The gloves! They even got the stupid haircut right! This is literally the sold-out version!"
You looked seconds away from crying tears of joy.
"I've wanted this forever..."
"...You really like it," he observed quietly.
"I love it!" You immediately wrapped both arms around the pillow again, happily squeezing it against your chest. "I don't think you understand how impossible these are to find anymore. Rin, this is genuinely the best surprise you've ever given me!"
"...I see."
His response came quietly.
You were far too busy admiring the body pillow to notice.
"It'll look so cute on the bed... Oh! Or maybe the couch? Actually..." You tilted your head thoughtfully. "No, definitely the bed."
Across the room, Rin sat perfectly still.
His gaze drifted from you......to Leon.
...then back to you again.
A long, contemplative silence settled over the living room.
Only when you looked up to show him the pillow again did you finally notice the look on his face.
"...Rin?"
"I've been home for less than ten minutes." His voice remained as calm and matter-of-fact as ever, which somehow made it even funnier. "You've hugged him three times, complimented his hair twice, and you've already decided he's sleeping in our bed."
You instinctively glanced down.
...You were, in fact, still hugging Leon.
"...Oh."
Rin rested his cheek against one hand, watching the scene unfold with the quiet resignation of a man who had accidentally sabotaged himself.
"I thought I was buying my wife a present."
Another small pause.
"It appears I've introduced a third party into our marriage."
A laugh escaped you before you could stop it.
"Rin, you're acting like you're competing with a pillow."
"I am."
"It's literally stuffed cotton."
"And yet..." His eyes lingered on the way you instinctively hugged it a little closer while laughing. "...it's winning."
That somehow made you laugh even harder.
Rin watched you cling happily to the pillow he'd reluctantly purchased, wearing the resigned expression of someone who had engineered his own downfall with frightening efficiency.
"...I was trying to make you happy," he muttered.
"You did."
Still smiling, you carefully set Leon against the couch before wandering over to your husband instead.
Without a word, you slipped your arms around his waist and rested your chin against his chest.
"You know..." you said thoughtfully, "...there might be a way to make this easier."
"...There isn't."
He looked down at you with obvious suspicion.
"...You know, if you're really that worried about competing with Leon..." You reached up to smooth a stray lock of hair away from his forehead. "You could always cosplay him next Halloween. I'll even buy the jacket, the tactical gear... everything."
Rin blinked.
Rin stared at you. He actually thought about it. Then his eyes wandered to the body pillow on the couch. A quiet sigh escaped him.
"...I'd still lose."
You reached up, gently smoothing a stray lock of hair away from his forehead before laughing softly. A faint smile finally found its way onto his face before he rested his forehead against yours.
"...I'm still throwing that wig away after Halloween."
"I wasn't talking about the wig."
He looked at you questioningly.
"I was talking about Leon." Your grin widened. "He'd think you'd look handsome too."
Rin let out the longest, most defeated sigh imaginable before wrapping his arms around you anyway.
"...Next time," he mumbled into your hair, "I'm buying you flowers. Flowers don't sleep in my bed."
˚₊‧꒰ა JULIEN LOKI
"You've asked me three times already."
The snowy trail crunched beneath your boots as Julien glanced over his shoulder, looking far too amused for someone who'd been dragging you uphill for the better part of an hour.
"And I'll ask a fourth," you replied, tugging your scarf a little higher. "Exactly how much longer are you planning to torture me?"
He didn't even hesitate.
"...Five minutes."
You stared at him.
"That's what you said fifteen minutes ago."
"It was."
"So you lied."
"No." A grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. "You simply climbed slower than I calculated."
You let out an exaggerated gasp.
"...Did you just blame me for your estimate?"
"I prefer to think of it as encouraging self-improvement."
"You are unbelievable."
"I've been told confidence is one of my better qualities, mon cœur."
You laughed despite yourself.
Hiking had always been one of Julien's favorite ways to spend the off-season. The mountain trails challenged him just enough to keep things interesting, and he claimed the climb made the view feel earned.
You were beginning to suspect he mostly enjoyed watching you grumble your way to the summit.
"...You're smiling."
"I am."
"You're enjoying this."
"A little."
"You are terrible."
"I've been called worse."
He guided you over the ice with effortless ease. Julien made a mental note to stop sounding like he was assigning homework. Coaching Paris X Gen had evidently done irreversible damage.
"You've done well," he said. "Just a little farther."
"...You promise?"
"I do."
He wasn't exaggerating this time.
A few minutes later, the trees gave way to an open ridge blanketed in untouched snow. Before you had the chance to admire the view, Julien stepped in front of you.
"Close your eyes."
You laughed.
"...Should I be worried?"
"If you were, I'd already be carrying you back down the mountain."
"I suppose that's reassuring."
"It was meant to be."
You smiled before closing your eyes anyway. And the, his hands found yours immediately, warm despite the winter air.
"...Ready?"
You nodded.
"You can look now."
Your eyes slowly opened. For a brief, impossible moment...
You forgot how to breathe.
The night sky stretched endlessly above the mountains, painted with ribbons of emerald, violet, and pale blue that drifted across the darkness like waves of light. They shimmered so gently they almost didn't seem real, illuminating the untouched snow below with an otherworldly glow.
The aurora.
You stood completely still.
"...Julien."
Your voice came out barely above a whisper.
"It's..."
You couldn't finish.
You couldn't tear your eyes away from the sky.
Julien already had. But, he was far more interested in watching you.
"I thought you'd like it…I checked the forecast before we left and apparently there was a high chance it'd appear tonight."
"You planned this whole hike..."
"So you'd see it."
A laugh escaped you, though your eyes had already begun to sting.
"...You walked me up a mountain just to surprise me?"
"I would've carried you if I'd needed to."
His answer was so matter-of-fact that you almost laughed again.
Instead, you turned to him.
"You know..."
"Hm?"
"I don't think I've ever seen anything this beautiful."
His gaze drifted upward for only a heartbeat before returning to you.
"I think you're mistaken," he said with a quiet smile. "The most beautiful thing I've seen tonight has been standing beside me this entire time."
Warmth rushed to your cheeks despite the freezing air.
"...You definitely planned that."
"I had the entire hike."
A laugh escaped you as you slipped a little closer.
"I'm really glad I came."
"So am I."
Julien brushed a gloved thumb across your cheek before taking your hand again.
The two of you stood quietly beneath the dancing lights, snow settling softly around your boots. After a while, he gave your hand a gentle squeeze.
"I wanted you to see the aurora at least once," he admitted. "But seeing you smile like this..."
His gaze lingered on you for a moment.
"...I think I ended up with the better view."
˚₊‧꒰ა MICHAEL KAISER
Morning sunlight filtered gently through the curtains, warming the bedroom long before you had any intention of leaving the comfort of your blankets.
"...Good morning, Liebling."
Your eyes fluttered open to find Kaiser already sitting beside you, looking suspiciously pleased with himself. Resting across his lap was a breakfast tray complete with coffee, fresh fruit, warm pastries, and a vase no larger than your palm.
Inside it sat a single rose. Freshly picked, tiny droplets of dew still clinging to its crimson petals.
You blinked once before looking back at him.
"...Breakfast in bed?"
"I figured my wife deserved a pleasant morning."
He offered you the flower before anything else.
"The rose comes first."
You accepted it with a smile, carefully brushing your thumb over one of the petals.
"...It's beautiful."
"I know."
Your eyes narrowed playfully.
"...Were you complimenting yourself or the flower?"
"The distinction is entirely up to you."
You laughed softly, gently turning the rose between your fingers.
Living with him meant never knowing when he'd decide to be insufferably charming, and somehow, it always worked.
Only then did your gaze drift toward his hands.
Faint traces of soil still clung beneath his fingernails, stubborn despite however thoroughly he'd tried to wash them away. It was a sight you'd grown surprisingly fond of over the past few months.
"...You were out in the garden again."
Kaiser glanced down at his hands before giving an absent nod, almost as if he'd forgotten the evidence was still there.
"The roses needed pruning."
"And you picked this one on the way back?"
"It seemed like the obvious choice."
When his therapist first suggested gardening as a therapeutic activity, you'd quietly wondered how long it would last.
Kaiser had never been particularly fond of getting his hands dirty, and the first few weeks certainly hadn't inspired much confidence. He complained that roses were dramatically high-maintenance, accidentally overwatered more than one flowerbed, and once insisted that weeds were simply "plants with poor public relations."
You'd laughed through every setback.
Somewhere along the way, though, the complaints became observations, and the frustration turned into dedication. Now he was the one waking up before sunrise to check on new blooms before training, treating every rose with the same patience and care he'd once claimed he didn't have.
"...I'm proud of you, darling."
He looked up from the breakfast tray, a hint of curiosity replacing the quiet satisfaction he'd been wearing all morning.
"Proud?" he echoed.
You nodded, gently lifting the rose between the two of you.
"You could've dropped this whole gardening thing after a week and nobody would've blamed you. Instead, you stuck with it, even when it was frustrating." A small smile found its way onto your lips. "Look at you now. You grew an entire garden."
For a brief moment, he simply watched you.
Then his gaze drifted to the rose in your hand before returning to your face.
"Well, once I realized every flower that bloomed would eventually end up in your hands... it became something I looked forward to."
Your heart melted a little.
"...You're unfairly romantic before breakfast."
The corner of Kaiser's mouth lifted into a smile.
"I've found mornings are the best time to remind my wife that she's loved."
With breakfast long forgotten, the two of you decided to wander into the garden. Your fingers remained loosely intertwined as Kaiser led you along the familiar stone path, occasionally stopping to brush away a stray leaf or inspect a bloom that had opened overnight.
You'd always admired roses.
Kaiser, on the other hand, had grown unexpectedly fond of watching you admire them.
"...You know what this garden needs?"
Michael glanced over.
"Hm?"
"A blue rose."
A laugh escaped him.
"That's rather unfortunate, Liebling."
"I know." You sighed dramatically, still eyeing the empty space. "They're not real, but they'd be beautiful if they were."
He considered your words for a moment before stepping in front of you.
"...I suppose there's one you can still admire."
Before you could ask what he meant, his fingers gently found your wrist, guiding your hand upward until your fingertips rested against the blue rose tattoo curling elegantly across his neck.
His smile was subtle.
Almost unbearably pleased with himself.
"...You'll have to settle for this one."
You couldn't help laughing as your thumb gently traced the familiar ink.
"I don't mind."
"No?"
"I've already got the flowers." Your gaze lifted to meet his. "And I get to keep the gardener."
The smug smile he'd been wearing softened almost instantly. Without another word, he intertwined his fingers with yours and continued walking, looking every bit as satisfied as the roses blooming around him.
˚₊‧꒰ა REO MIKAGE
The VIP seats overlooked the circuit as the engines roared through the stands. You and Reo watched the cars line up on the grid, both already focused before the race had even started.
“You actually got these seats?”
Reo adjusted his sunglasses with a proud smile. “Of course.”
“You say that like this is a normal weekend plan.”
“For us, maybe.”
You laughed, looking back at the track.
The two of you had been waiting for this race for months. Reo knew every detail about the schedule, you had your favorite drivers picked out, and the debate over the podium had started before you even arrived.
“You still think he’s taking the podium?”
Reo glanced at you. “Yes.”
“You said that last race.”
“And I was close.”
“Close doesn’t count.”
He smiled. “You only say that because I was right about qualifying.”
“You’re impossible.”
“And you still keep watching races with me.”
You rolled your eyes, but your smile gave you away.
The lights went out, and both of you immediately turned toward the track. Reo leaned forward, analyzing every move with the same sharp focus he used on the field.
“Look at that gap,” Reo said, eyes fixed on the track.
You followed his gaze and smiled. “He’s setting up the overtake. You’ve been talking about this strategy all week.”
Reo glanced at you, impressed. “And you actually remembered.”
“Of course I did. I like hearing you get excited about things.”
A small smile appeared on his face before he turned back to the race.
“I like that you notice,” he admitted.
You looked at him, amused. “You’re enjoying this a lot.”
Reo watched the cars speed past. “Of course I am.” He glanced at you, his expression softening. “I get to watch my favorite sport with my favorite person. What’s not to enjoy?”
You shook your head, smiling.
“You really know how to make everything sound dramatic.”
Reo grinned. “I’m a dramatic person.”
“That’s true.”
The two of you laughed and returned your attention to the race. Later, during a quieter moment, you leaned against his shoulder.
“You know you didn’t have to plan everything so perfectly, right?”
Reo looked down at you, a small smile on his face. “I know.”
“Then why did you?”
“Because I wanted today to be something we’d remember.”
Your expression softened as you looked around at the race, the atmosphere, and the effort he had put into making everything perfect.
“You’re lucky you’re charming.”
“I know.”
“You’re not even going to deny it?”
“No. I’ve accepted my strengths.”
You laughed, shaking your head.
The final lap arrived, and both of you were back on the edge of your seats, cheering as the cars crossed the finish line.
When the race ended, Reo reached for your hand.
“So? Worth the wait?”
You squeezed his hand, still smiling.
“Best race I’ve seen.”
His expression immediately brightened.
“Good.”
You looked at him. “You were waiting for my review?”
“Obviously. You have excellent taste.”
The luxury seats, the roaring engines, and the unforgettable race were everything he had hoped for. But the moment Reo would remember most was sitting beside you, sharing something he loved with someone who made it even better.
˚₊‧꒰ა SHIDOU RYUSEI
"...Why are we at an airfield?"
Shidou glanced at you, then toward the plane waiting on the runway, as if the answer should've been obvious.
"Because we're jumping out of it, baby."
You looked at him, then at the plane, then back at him.
"...I'd like to go back to the hotel."
"Too late."
He slung an arm around your shoulders, already steering you toward the check-in counter.
"I booked this weeks ago."
"...Weeks?"
"'COURSE! You don't just wake up and accidentally skydive."
"...You apparently do."
He laughed so hard he nearly walked past the entrance.
Living with Shidou meant every vacation came with a mystery activity. Sometimes it was harmless. Sometimes it involved willingly leaving an airplane.
Anyhow, ten minutes later, you stood in a harness as the instructor checked the straps one last time.
"...I look ridiculous."
Shidou gave you a slow once-over before breaking into a grin.
"BABY, YOU LOOK COOL AS HELL!"
"I look vacuum-sealed."
"Exactly."
"..."
"...Cool as hell."
You pinched the bridge of your nose.
He only laughed, reaching over to straighten one of your loose shoulder straps before giving it an approving pat.
"There."
"...That did absolutely nothing."
"It made me feel useful."
"You've already dragged me here."
"I prefer the word inspired."
"...Threatened."
"NAH!"
His grin softened.
"I JUST KNOW YOU'D END UP LOVING IT!"
The plane climbed higher, but your confidence dropped. You kept your eyes on the cabin floor while the instructor explained what to expect.
Beside you, Shidou was practically vibrating with excitement.
"BABY, LOOK OUTSIDE!"
"...No."
"C'mon."
"No."
"JUST ONE PEEK."
"Absolutely not."
He bumped your shoulder with his.
"YOU'RE MISSIN' OUT."
"I'm preserving my sanity."
He laughed quietly before slipping his hand into yours.
"...You're really scared, huh?"
"A little?"
"You say that like you're not crushing my hand."
"...Sorry."
"Don't be."
His fingers squeezed yours back.
"I like knowing you trust me."
The words caught you off guard.
Before you could answer, the cabin door opened and a rush of wind swept through the plane. Every instinct in your body demanded a refund.
You grabbed the front of his jumpsuit.
"...If I die..."
He leaned closer.
"...you owe me one last kiss."
Shidou blinked.
Then laughed so hard one of the instructors snorted beside him.
"C'mere, baby."
He cupped your face with both hands before kissing you without the slightest bit of embarrassment.
When he finally pulled away, his forehead rested lightly against yours.
"If anything tries to steal you from me..." That familiar, fearless grin returned. "...it's gonna have to beat me first."
Before your heart could recover, you were falling.
Your scream disappeared into the wind as Brazil stretched endlessly beneath you, the coastline glittering under the afternoon sun. Beside you, Shidou was laughing. Not because you were scared, but because he couldn't believe he got to experience this with you.
Somewhere between the panic and the impossible feeling of flying, you started laughing too.
By the time the parachute opened, the fear had turned into exhilaration.
"...RYU!"
"WHAT?!"
"...This is actually incredible!"
His laugh echoed through the open sky.
"I KNEW YOU'D LOVE IT, BABY!"
"...You definitely could've mentioned this part first!"
"Would've ruined the surprise!"
When your feet finally found solid ground again, your knees immediately gave out.
You collapsed onto the grass with the dramatic sigh of someone who had just survived several near-death experiences. Shidou landed moments later, still wearing the biggest grin you'd ever seen.
"So?"
He crouched beside you.
"Worth it?"
You looked up at the endless blue sky, then at your husband. A smile slowly spread across your face.
"...Heck yeah."
"I KNEW IT!"
He threw both fists into the air in celebration before immediately offering you a hand back to your feet.
"...I'm never doing that again."
"YEAH YOU ARE!"
"...No."
"YEAH, 'CAUSE NEXT TIME WE'RE HOLDING HANDS THE WHOLE WAY DOWN!"
You stared at him.
"...That's somehow an even worse idea."
Shidou only laughed, slinging an arm around your shoulders as the two of you started walking back together.
"MAYBE!" He planted an unapologetic kiss on your temple. "BUT IT'D BE A HELL OF A FIRST ANNIVERSARY PHOTO!"
˚₊‧꒰ა BAROU SHOEI
The kitchen was already spotless when you sat down, the table perfectly arranged and a full gourmet meal waiting in front of you. Your eyes immediately went to the apron tied around his waist.
World’s Best Househusband (And King)
You smiled.
“You actually wore it, sweetheart.”
His expression immediately soured. “Don’t sound so surprised. It’s an apron. It’s not like I’m wearing something ridiculous.”
“You’re wearing an apron that says you’re the best househusband.”
“It was your gift.”
“And you kept it.”
“Because throwing away useful things is stupid.”
You laughed softly. “You hate that it says househusband.”
“I hate that you think it’s funny.”
“I think it’s cute.”
“I’m not cute.”
“You’re a terrifying striker who cleans the kitchen better than anyone and cooks me a meal like this while wearing a silly apron. It’s adorable!”
He clicked his tongue. “You’re enjoying this too much.”
“Maybe I am.”
He sat across from you, pretending he wasn’t affected.
“You’re impossible.”
“And yet you made my favorite dishes.”
“That’s because I know how to cook properly.”
You took a bite, the flavors coming together perfectly. The seasoning was balanced, the presentation was flawless, and even the smallest things were prepared exactly how you liked them.
You immediately smiled.
“Sweetheart, this is amazing.”
“I know.”
“You could at least pretend to be humble.”
“I’m being accurate.”
You shook your head, laughing.
You rested against his arm, still smiling from the meal.
“People always say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.”
Barou raised an eyebrow, unimpressed. “That saying is outdated.”
“Maybe,” you said, holding onto him tighter, “but it works both ways.”
Before he could argue, you looked around the spotless kitchen, the carefully prepared dishes, and the man beside you who had spent hours making everything perfect.
“You’re the best chef, housekeeper, football player, and husband ever.”
“I am not a househusband.”
You glanced at the apron he was still wearing.
“You cook, clean, organize everything, and somehow still find time to train every day.”
Barou clicked his tongue. “That’s called having standards.”
You smiled. “You’re proving my point, darling.”
He looked away, clearly refusing to acknowledge that you had a point.
“You exaggerate too much.”
“I appreciate you.”
“You make it annoying.”
“I think you like being appreciated.”
“I tolerate it.”
“You always say that.”
“Because it’s true.”
Your smile only grew. “You’re a terrible liar.”
Barou opened his mouth to respond, then stopped himself. Instead, he leaned over and pressed a quick kiss to your forehead.
“Eat your food before it gets cold.”
You blinked, amused. “…Wow. Is that your way of shutting me up?”
He gave a quiet grunt, looking away. “No. It’s my way of making sure my favorite customer enjoys the meal without getting distracted.”
You laughed softly. “Favorite customer?”
“You’re the only one allowed to criticize my cooking.”
You smiled, resting against him as you took another bite.
The food was perfect, the kitchen was spotless, and the man beside you was still pretending the apron and the affection meant nothing. But when he quietly reached over to fix your plate and pressed another small kiss to your temple, you knew better.
The King could deny the apron all he wanted.
He could never deny how much he loved taking care of you.
˚₊‧꒰ა GODWIN KUSO
The night had been unusually clear.
Countless stars stretched across the sky without a single cloud interrupting them, their light reflecting faintly against the quiet lake ahead. It wasn't uncommon for evenings like this to end outside. If Kuso ever had a free night, there was a good chance you'd find him somewhere beneath an open sky, quietly pointing out constellations you'd immediately forget the names of.
"...That one's Altair," he said, his gaze never leaving the sky as he traced an invisible line between several stars. "One of the brightest stars visible from Earth. People often mistake that one for Vega, but they're easier to distinguish once you know what you're looking for."
You squinted thoughtfully.
"...I think I see it."
"You've said that before."
"I know." A sheepish smile found its way onto your face. "I'm trying."
"I know."
His voice carried the faintest trace of amusement.
"And I appreciate the effort."
Satisfied with yourself, you nodded anyway.
"I'm going to get it eventually."
"I don't doubt that."
The conversation drifted onward as naturally as it always did. Godwin had a habit of speaking about the things he loved with such quiet sincerity that it was impossible not to listen. Watching him speak so earnestly about the things he loved had always been one of your favorite sights.
It was also, admittedly, one of the reasons you'd fallen in love with him.
After a while, he reached into his jacket and quietly placed a small velvet box in your hands.
It wasn't shaped like a ring box; it was far too flat. Because of this, curiosity got the better of you almost immediately.
Inside rested a certificate and a carefully folded star chart. You looked at him in obvious confusion.
"...What is this?"
"It's a star registry," he explained. "There are organizations that let you symbolically register a star in someone's name. It isn't used by astronomers, but the registration itself is permanent."
You blinked.
"...Wait..."
Your eyes dropped back to the certificate.
"...Is this saying..."
A smile crossed his face.
"I registered one in your name." A small smile settled across his face. "You always ask me which star is my favorite whenever we come out here. I realized I'd been giving you a different answer every time."
He glanced toward the sky again.
"I wanted to fix that."
Your vision blurred before you could stop it.
"So from now on," he continued, "if you ever ask me that question again... my answer will always be the same."
He unfolded the accompanying chart, tracing one set of coordinates with a gloved finger.
"I made sure it's visible from here," he said, handing you the map. "That way, these evenings don't have to change. We'll still come out here, you'll still ask me questions..." A quiet chuckle escaped him. "Only this time, I'll know exactly which star to point at."
You looked from the chart...
...to the endless sky above...
...then quietly slipped your hand into his.
"I don't think anyone will ever be able to top this."
He gave your hand a gentle squeeze.
"I wasn't trying to." His thumb brushed slowly across your knuckles. "I only wanted to leave you with something that would still be here years from now. Long after tonight becomes a memory, you'll be able to look up and know there's a little corner of the sky that will always remind me of you."
You couldn't find the words. Not when your heart felt this full.
Godwin seemed to understand.
He simply lifted your joined hands and pressed the gentlest kiss against your knuckles, lingering there for just a moment before lowering them again. His smile was quiet and content, as though seeing yours had already made every bit of planning worthwhile.
You'd spent years believing Godwin loved the night sky more than anything.
It turned out...
He'd simply been waiting for the perfect way to share it with you.
couldn’t find enough kuso fics, so i decided to take the first step and write one myself. please join me in spreading the propaganda and make more kuso content because this man deserves it! also this was somehow inspired after watching rio 2 (if you get the reference, i love you). ☆
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