gunshow | noctium

( would ryuu think that tenn's approach would be timid? something cool and casual, something austere and slow to develop? because if that's what he expects, then this will be a shock to his system; it almost no time flat, tenn turns the corner and more or less starts to dash forward--- toward that man who stands there patiently waiting for his move. like a game of chess that had been slowly developing, to wait for one crucial move that would decide either a checkmate or stalemate...

he lunges. the space between them is closed within seconds. feet lift off the ground. tenn's energy, all concentrated on one single and fluid bounce off the balls of his feet. so that he can wrap himself around ryuu with the kind of energy that's been saved for... months? years? maybe one single eternity?

around him, tenn coils. eyes closed, nostrils flaring. )

Ryuu.

( breathing deep. warmth, life giving and necessary, flooding his system. )

[ ryuu might expect a lot from tenn, but it makes the surprises all the sweeter. with a sparkle in his eye, it takes so little effort to accept tenn up into his embrace, arms circling his waist in perfect time with his leap upwards. he loves that energy. if man could survive off a single feeling alone, he's sure this would be it... the surge of warmth from skin and synchrony alike. with a laugh, the big breath tenn takes makes ryuu want to squeeze every last bit out of him. he tightens his arms, burying his face against the juncture of his shoulder and neck.

he could get used to this. maybe he already is, just a little. ]

Thank you, Tenn. Your gift was really beautiful. You think it suits someone like me?

( this draws out a huff. a smile is drawn, slight. small. he wants to chide ryuu. )

Don't you trust me? ( and then he laughs. short! just like his smile, eyes dangerous and dancing, flashing as he bats his eyelashes. ) If I think it suits you, then it suits you... to a tee, nonetheless.

( one hand naturally moves up, holds ryuu's face there against his exposed shoulder. )

... I feel that you deserve more than what I can give you.

Of course I trust you! [ his answer is near immediate, colored by the good humor held in his throat. his breath plumes against tenn's skin as he feels his soft palm on his face, warm and satisfied. ] Even now, seeing something that pretty surprises me, you know?

[ you can take the boy out of the country but not the country out of the boy, etc. ]

Still, you don't have to feel that way. You give me plenty.

[ more than he could have ever expected, truthfully. that thought sears bright in the manna they share, the brilliant synchrony free flowing like the most beautiful music he knows. it was always there, he's realized. it's just that now, it has a shape and a weight. a name. ]

( he should be happy to hear what ryuu is saying; that what he's doing is enough, and that enough is enough. but tenn has never been successful when resting on his laurels, so it's natural for him to shove that as a reason--- even when its the source of his happiness and joy that tells him otherwise. but what tenn feels... what he realizes, is that there is more than just a surface-level understanding when hearing ryuu's words. how they tumble from his lips and how tenn gathers them up, buries his face into them... )

I don't have to feel that way. ( said bemusedly, as he takes in a deep breath. his scent is warm. inviting. it reminds him of a home that he wishes he could've had, but has no regrets for leaving. ) But I want to.

( lips find the top of ryuu's head, and tenn sighs. )

I want to give you the world. Not just as a friend or as a partner.

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