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Thomas waited anxiously as he got off the phone with his boyfriend. The relationship had just started and he was already worried about everything. That meeting with the others did not help as much as he thought it would. It might just be mindless panic, or something more. But Thomas was going to ignore that aching feeling for the time being.

Soon as the doorbell rung, Thomas peaked out from behind the doorway, as if he didn't know who it was behind it.

"Ah… Mr. Sanders~"

There weren't too many people that referred to him by his last name. It was just the courteous thing to do to refer to him that way. But he was just accustomed so much by his fans and family to just go by Thomas that hearing his last name made his face flush.

"Hello… to you too… Nico…"

The other man chuckled lowly and pecked Thomas on his cheek, which didn't help the blushing.

"May I…" "Oh! Right!"

Thomas let his partner into his apartment, watching as Nico looked around his living room.

"So, what's the move for tonight, Thomas?"

Oh the formalities were over. What a relief. Thomas let out a soft sigh before scratching the back of his neck.

"I guess… movie night." "Okay! I'll pick the movie. You can make the popcorn."

Thomas nodded as though he didn't know where he was. And for a brief moment, he had completely forgotten how to microwave popcorn. It was nice to see his lover take it so easy. Just laughing at how Thomas burnt the snack up and helping him with the next batch.

Once the movie marathon had begun, Thomas had relaxed up enough to where he allowed himself to rest his head on Nico's shoulders. In reflex, Nico combing his fingers through Thomas' hair. The latter man didn't mind the affection he was being given. Until…

"Sorry, Thomas. But… did you just… squeak?" "Yeah! yeah… sorry about that…" "No no! It's fine! I just wanted to know how I did that. You aren't usually so squirmy unless I get closer to your ears."

Nico lightly flicked one of Thomas' lobes, making the show host giggle louder and covered the sides of his head.

"I thought you might be sensitive but I guess this confirms it." "Whahahahat? Nohohohoho it doesn't!"

Nico smirked as he pinned Thomas down, tickling the sides of Thomas' neck. The latter person kicked out a bit albeit not as roughly since his neck was not that ticklish. His boyfriend cooed at him, making the blushing from earlier return with a vengeance.

"Aww, does this tickle?" "Nihihihih…" "You're so red right now."

A few pecks to the forehead and Thomas was begging Nico to stop, which he thankfully did. Since it wasn't anything too rough, Thomas was able to recover rather quickly.

"Glahahahad you didn't hate any of that." "Why would you say that? You were the one who was getting tickled." "Who said I wouldn't want to seek revenge or something?"

Nico smirked again.

"You have tried and found out that I am barely ticklish. I only have 'sweet spots' as you called them."

Another round of blushing before Thomas huffed and scratched under Nico's calves, making the latter man fall tumble off of the couch.

"Nico! You're okay?" "Of course I am!"