arms settle around small frame, holding her close as his head dips down pressing a kiss to top of her head. settling his head there for a moment.
โspicy broth with the extra kick you always ask for.โ
smile hiding in red hair.
โcome on. letโs get you home.โ
head lifts just enough for him to pivot, arms keeping their hold around him. planting her face right back against his collarbone.
"hmm. the one with the spicy broth." a yawn against the curve of his neck before straightening up.
"let's go home so i can cuddle you properly."
fingers start slow ascent and descent across arms wrapped around him ideally.
โnoodles are an absolute certainty. your favourite place? more than earned it.โ
attempt to turn within her hold.
โplus i would be more upset if you didnโt use me as your own personal pillow.โ
pressed closer. heavy, warm, and refusing to loosen her grip.
"if there are noodles involved, i might negotiate." eyes remained shut, words a little slurred. blindly pressing a kiss to his shoulder.
"five stars. only if you let me sleep on your lap in the car."
larger band settles over top of those wrapped around sitting at his chest. thumb brushing over pale knuckles as he lets out a soft chuckle.
โpiggy back might be out; sure i can muster a taxi and some take out?โ
arms looped around @valliantbanner 's waist, flushed cheek pressed against his back. tired, happy, overwhelmed and completely wasted.
"on a scale of one to ten. how willing are you to give me a piggyback ride home?"
pretty sure iโm the lucky one here. i spent a long time convincing myself i wasnโt built for this. for something steady. for someone whoโd look at me and stay.
i love you.
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐.. how did i get this lucky, falling into a life with a man like you?
i really can't ask for anything more. just this. you. it's everything i ever wanted, even before i knew i was allowed to want it.
just the diploma will suffice โ the world tends to need quiet a bit of looking after.
how hard youโve worked? how hard nobody else will see iโve noticed. all the hard work shall pay off with its success.
you'll get your diploma... and literally anything else you wish for. the world, if you asked me to give it to you.
sharing these wins with you, it's what makes everything even more special.
the gun is uneasy to be around although when the benefit of it is having you in the same bed? it pays off.
well you have me; iโm not going anywhere. ever.
and somehow, i didn't peg you for the type to sleep next to a woman with a loaded gun under her pillow. guess my flirting paid off.
i've never wanted anythingโ anyone โthe way i want you. to be with you.
you did all the hard work. i do nothing but correct the grammar, the pronunciation... and offer the rewards.
yes. a private dinner. i'd never embarrass you in public, lyubov moya.
my russian is better, but iโve got the best teacher i could ask for and real motivationโฆ
family dinner? not in public? then iโve run out of reasons not to wear it.
your spanish is fine. fact is, i love your voice and your accent in any language.
the house i rented for clint's family has a massive backyard. plenty of room for a long table by the pool.
laura and i are putting together a huge dinner for everyone. drinks included.
ยฟY si ya tienes la camisa? Podrรญa ser la opciรณn mรกs fรกcil. mamรก.
and thatโs about as much spanish as i knowโฆ please donโt continue and make me look an idiotโฆ
since clint is slated to wear his embarrassing shirt to an upcoming dinner, she's trying her luck offering an equally awful one to @valliantbanner โบ๏ธ
โnot many manage to stand up for long first couple times so donโt get disheartened if it happens.โ
mention of evening plans has a smile growing. head nodding not once but twice at wonderful idea.
โwould not want to be anywhere else. iโm sold on the idea.โ
climbing to his own feet a little slower than the agile nature of the redhead. from warmth of the sun to coolness of shared bedroom on bare footsteps back inside. brightness difference needs a second to get use to.
โso youโve never surfed before?โ
reaffirming +
shifting weight, pulling back from his shoulder to hear the perfect offer. making use of every single second next to him will be always the preferred choice.
"offer taken. no further negotiations needed." eyes followed him as he rose to his feet. up and moving beside him, +
details she had told him before. rare the more active side of life was for once more his thing than hers.
discarding boxers into wash basket once slipped off. replaced with swim shorts instead. tugging on a loose top for now and the very short distance down to the beach. +