[ His voice is soft and fond, a little sleepy – an indicator that he's content. Relaxed. He threads his fingers between Vanitas' and gives his hand a squeeze. ]
I wouldn't, either. I think we're stuck with each other.
[ Not that he's complaining. There isn't anyone else he'd rather be stuck with; the only one he loves like this is beside him. ]
Your gift means so much, Vanitas. Do you think I should carry it around, or keep it safe in here?
[He likes that sleepy quality to Noé's voice. It makes him feel content and safe, knowing that he's so at ease. With the squeeze comes another smile and a quiet laugh. Stuck indeed.]
Now that's something I'm willing to endure.
[No matter what struggles they might go through from here on out, he wants to value each and every moment like it might be his last.]
I want you to use it. Let it weather and accumulate wear and tear. That'll be the proof of it's worth to you.
I like the sound of that. I want to hold onto it, even if it might not be in perfect shape by the time it breaks.
[ And when it does, he'll still hold onto it. He'll treasure it like it's a piece of Vanitas that he'll never get back if he loses it. ]
We should have a nice meal today, too! Maybe lunch or dinner? I'll start bringing the watch with me if we go out today.
[ Because he knows Vanitas hasn't had holidays like these, and he'd like to be the first to start an upward trend for his lover. Even if this may be their only one. ]
Exactly. While it's fine to treasure something, a tool is best loved by seeing as much use as possible. I would want to know that it was able to aid you in times of need.
[He knows Noé will take good care of it anyway, thus granting it a long and useful life. That's all he can hope for.]
Ah, that would be pleasing, yes. Dinner sounds ideal, I think. Something special, where you can sample whatever dessert your heart desires.
[Whether he simply wants more tarte tatin or to try something new, Vanitas longs to see that smile Noé gets when savoring his beloved desserts.]
Then I'll take it with me when we go to dinner tonight. Oh, and we can go to that oyster place again and get desserts after!
[ And there it is...the bouncy, bubbly charm that Vanitas loves so much. Noé seems like his usual self again, and he turns to give Vanitas a big, dumb grin. ]
I'm so excited... It's been a while since we've gone on a proper date, don't you think?
That would be wonderful, on both accounts. So long as you're happy with the food at the restaurant, I don't mind letting you pick where we get dessert.
[Since Noé loves his treats so much, as is evident based on how bright his smile has gotten. It makes Vanitas' heart warm with happiness, knowing that his partner is so pleased and enjoying the holiday.]
It really has been some time. We deserve a chance to relax and enjoy one another's company again. Maybe this time we won't come back with tails and ears, heh.
I know a place we can go to. It's actually where you bought my desserts on that night when we figured out how we felt.
[ And it's special to him for very obvious reasons. To be even more clever (and cute), Noé leans in to kiss the corner of Vanitas' mouth, like Vanitas did that evening. It started everything. ]
I've been meaning to go back there again. Maybe we can even find something you can tolerate?
That suits me just fine. It'll be good to go back and try something else.
[Being kissed in such a special manner makes Vanitas' smile widen and a soft blush creep onto his cheeks. He knows exactly what the meaning is behind it and treasures that as well. Though since he's a bit of a brat, he reaches up to ruffle Noé's hair affectionately.]
Even if everything is too sweet, I'll be satisfied just watching you enjoy yourself. I don't need anything but that.
Is that so? Well, I hope you still try something, anyway. It'd be fun to share something again...
[ He really likes that expression on Vanitas, so he simply laughs when his hair gets ruffled. Once it ends, he grins broadly before he leans on to kiss his partner sweetly. ]
I'll be sure to. There's no harm in giving something new a try, after all.
[Even if everything might prove a touch overkill on the sugar. Perhaps they'll have something lemon... Thankfully Noé's kisses aren't sugary sweet. They're savory, and just right, making him smile wistfully.]
Oh? Am I not handsome at other times? [He's teasing.] I know you are. You're always beautiful...
Of course you are! It's just – I know how rare those smiles are for other people, so I want you to know how much I love them.
[ He blushes at the compliment and reaches for Vanitas' hands. He doesn't think of himself as beautiful (or ugly, either), but it means so much coming from the one he loves. ]
Hey, this is about you, not me. ... But I'm very glad you think so.
I'm kidding, idiot. [He knows that he knows. He just wants to call him his now affectionate nickname.] I see... They're definitely reserved for you and you alone. Nobody else deserves them.
[He still thinks people are shit in general, and a good many in particular. Noé's managed to elevate himself above that harsh status. Which is why he rubs his thumbs over Noé's hands, glancing down at them.]
It should be about both of us, really. Are we not a couple?
I consider myself lucky. [ Because yes, he's aware of how much those little smiles mean. ] I hope I get to see more of your smiles, Vani.
[ Noé curls his fingers around Vanitas', giving his hands a soft but firm squeeze. ]
Of course we are, but I know you reserve a lot of your honesty for me, and I don't want to take it for granted. That's why I wanted to tell you how beautiful you are.
Huh. I would have thought myself to be the lucky one. [Since really, he never thought anyone could fall in love with him.] ...keep being you, and you will.
[Said with warmth and a faint heat in his cheeks as he clings to Noé's hand. Like he's afraid he might disappear if he lets go.]
I see. Makes sense, I suppose. Even if it's unnecessary. [So he says, despite the blush over his smile.] Pity about my personality, hmm?
[ Noé makes sure to keep his hold on Vanitas' hands nice and secure; he usually does when they have talks like this. Sometimes he's not good with words, so he wants his actions to make up for what he lacks conversationally. ]
You can be a lot. [ And that's not news for either of them. ] But that's part of who you are, and if I couldn't accept that side of you, I wouldn't be here.
[ He squeezes Vanitas' hands one more time. ]
Because despite trying to be unlikable, there's so much that you do for people when you think nobody's watching. I got to see more of it when I drank your blood for the first time, but I knew that much from before.
[While Noé might think he's lacking in the communications department, Vanitas knows he tries his best and that his heart is in the right place. That alone does wonders to make his words easier to swallow.]
Mm... I don't deny that. [How could he? He's well aware he's a disaster.] ...that's fair enough. I'm just grateful you don't try to change me.
[To make him into someone he's not. Hence him returning that hold, although he doesn't meet Noé's eyes.]
Hmph... Perhaps so. [He grudgingly admits this.] Just make sure you keep that to yourself. I have a reputation to uphold.
You won't have to worry about that. I fell for you as you are now.
[ Though he wouldn't complain if Vanitas stopped antagonizing people, but eh. That's not happening, and Noé knows his reasons. It's something he accepts and understands, and admittedly, it makes their interactions feel a little more special, knowing how authentic Vanitas is with him. ]
I wouldn't dare tell anyone. I think your greediness rubbed off on me.
[Said with all the affection he always for Noé these days. He knows things would be easier for them both if he were to be more... nice, but frankly, that's like pulling teeth with him. He's gotten so used to doing things this way.]
Considering how selfless you normally are, I think that's a good thing.
[ Noé takes Vanitas' words in stride and kisses him back easily. He slides his fingers between Vanitas' before giving him another kiss. He smiles into it before he briefly pulls away, just slightly. ]
Thank you for the gift. I love you.
[ But really, he doesn't need gifts to be happy. Vanitas' love is the greatest thing he could ever receive. ]
[That adoring look and those words are enough to cause Vanitas to blush heavily again, his feelings getting the better of him before having his lips captured in a kiss, which he almost shyly returns this time.]
...I love you, too.
[He's getting better about it...! It's steadily becoming easier to say, although now he's somewhat flustered thanks to Noé's earnest response.]
[ He can tell, and he appreciates the effort being put in. It means a lot. He doesn't kiss Vanitas again, but he stays close and gently brushes his thumbs over the other's knuckles, hoping to be reassuring. ]
[The gesture is enough to steady his nerves and ease some of the embarrassment welling up within him, but he still maintains a steady gaze off to the side.]
[ After a moment, he releases one of Vanitas' hands and uses it to gently cup the other's cheek. Then, he decides to spare Vanitas and hold back saying anything as he leans in for another kiss. Even he has to admit, though, that his heart's racing a little in his chest. ]
[As proof of just how much he enjoys it, he leans into the touch, eyes closing partially so he can simply savor Noé's warmth. There's a soft sigh of contentment as their lips connect, and he clings to his partner's shirt with a hand, half tugging him in for more as heat creeps across his face. If Noé's heart is racing, then Vanitas' is doing a damn marathon, pounding away in his ears so that it's almost all he can hear.]
[ When the kiss deepens, Noé draws both of his hands back so he can wrap his arms around Vanitas instead. He pulls him in, keeping things as comfortable as possible as his lips quietly work against his partner's. He likes being close like this for a number of reasons, one of them being that he can really feel Vanitas' heartbeat like this. It's a pulse that he's gotten so used to hearing and feeling that it puts him at ease. Sometimes, it even helps him get a good night's rest, knowing that Vanitas is still here. ]
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[ His voice is soft and fond, a little sleepy – an indicator that he's content. Relaxed. He threads his fingers between Vanitas' and gives his hand a squeeze. ]
I wouldn't, either. I think we're stuck with each other.
[ Not that he's complaining. There isn't anyone else he'd rather be stuck with; the only one he loves like this is beside him. ]
Your gift means so much, Vanitas. Do you think I should carry it around, or keep it safe in here?
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[He likes that sleepy quality to Noé's voice. It makes him feel content and safe, knowing that he's so at ease. With the squeeze comes another smile and a quiet laugh. Stuck indeed.]
Now that's something I'm willing to endure.
[No matter what struggles they might go through from here on out, he wants to value each and every moment like it might be his last.]
I want you to use it. Let it weather and accumulate wear and tear. That'll be the proof of it's worth to you.
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[ And when it does, he'll still hold onto it. He'll treasure it like it's a piece of Vanitas that he'll never get back if he loses it. ]
We should have a nice meal today, too! Maybe lunch or dinner? I'll start bringing the watch with me if we go out today.
[ Because he knows Vanitas hasn't had holidays like these, and he'd like to be the first to start an upward trend for his lover. Even if this may be their only one. ]
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[He knows Noé will take good care of it anyway, thus granting it a long and useful life. That's all he can hope for.]
Ah, that would be pleasing, yes. Dinner sounds ideal, I think. Something special, where you can sample whatever dessert your heart desires.
[Whether he simply wants more tarte tatin or to try something new, Vanitas longs to see that smile Noé gets when savoring his beloved desserts.]
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[ And there it is...the bouncy, bubbly charm that Vanitas loves so much. Noé seems like his usual self again, and he turns to give Vanitas a big, dumb grin. ]
I'm so excited... It's been a while since we've gone on a proper date, don't you think?
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[Since Noé loves his treats so much, as is evident based on how bright his smile has gotten. It makes Vanitas' heart warm with happiness, knowing that his partner is so pleased and enjoying the holiday.]
It really has been some time. We deserve a chance to relax and enjoy one another's company again. Maybe this time we won't come back with tails and ears, heh.
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[ And it's special to him for very obvious reasons. To be even more clever (and cute), Noé leans in to kiss the corner of Vanitas' mouth, like Vanitas did that evening. It started everything. ]
I've been meaning to go back there again. Maybe we can even find something you can tolerate?
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[Being kissed in such a special manner makes Vanitas' smile widen and a soft blush creep onto his cheeks. He knows exactly what the meaning is behind it and treasures that as well. Though since he's a bit of a brat, he reaches up to ruffle Noé's hair affectionately.]
Even if everything is too sweet, I'll be satisfied just watching you enjoy yourself. I don't need anything but that.
OMG I MISSED THIS
[ He really likes that expression on Vanitas, so he simply laughs when his hair gets ruffled. Once it ends, he grins broadly before he leans on to kiss his partner sweetly. ]
You're so handsome when you smile, mon amour.
WHOOPSIE haha
[Even if everything might prove a touch overkill on the sugar. Perhaps they'll have something lemon... Thankfully Noé's kisses aren't sugary sweet. They're savory, and just right, making him smile wistfully.]
Oh? Am I not handsome at other times? [He's teasing.] I know you are. You're always beautiful...
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[ He blushes at the compliment and reaches for Vanitas' hands. He doesn't think of himself as beautiful (or ugly, either), but it means so much coming from the one he loves. ]
Hey, this is about you, not me. ... But I'm very glad you think so.
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[He still thinks people are shit in general, and a good many in particular. Noé's managed to elevate himself above that harsh status. Which is why he rubs his thumbs over Noé's hands, glancing down at them.]
It should be about both of us, really. Are we not a couple?
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[ Noé curls his fingers around Vanitas', giving his hands a soft but firm squeeze. ]
Of course we are, but I know you reserve a lot of your honesty for me, and I don't want to take it for granted. That's why I wanted to tell you how beautiful you are.
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[Said with warmth and a faint heat in his cheeks as he clings to Noé's hand. Like he's afraid he might disappear if he lets go.]
I see. Makes sense, I suppose. Even if it's unnecessary. [So he says, despite the blush over his smile.] Pity about my personality, hmm?
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You can be a lot. [ And that's not news for either of them. ] But that's part of who you are, and if I couldn't accept that side of you, I wouldn't be here.
[ He squeezes Vanitas' hands one more time. ]
Because despite trying to be unlikable, there's so much that you do for people when you think nobody's watching. I got to see more of it when I drank your blood for the first time, but I knew that much from before.
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Mm... I don't deny that. [How could he? He's well aware he's a disaster.] ...that's fair enough. I'm just grateful you don't try to change me.
[To make him into someone he's not. Hence him returning that hold, although he doesn't meet Noé's eyes.]
Hmph... Perhaps so. [He grudgingly admits this.] Just make sure you keep that to yourself. I have a reputation to uphold.
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[ Though he wouldn't complain if Vanitas stopped antagonizing people, but eh. That's not happening, and Noé knows his reasons. It's something he accepts and understands, and admittedly, it makes their interactions feel a little more special, knowing how authentic Vanitas is with him. ]
I wouldn't dare tell anyone. I think your greediness rubbed off on me.
[ Lightening the mood! ]
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[Said with all the affection he always for Noé these days. He knows things would be easier for them both if he were to be more... nice, but frankly, that's like pulling teeth with him. He's gotten so used to doing things this way.]
Considering how selfless you normally are, I think that's a good thing.
[Carefully, he tugs him in for a kiss again.]
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Thank you for the gift. I love you.
[ But really, he doesn't need gifts to be happy. Vanitas' love is the greatest thing he could ever receive. ]
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...I love you, too.
[He's getting better about it...! It's steadily becoming easier to say, although now he's somewhat flustered thanks to Noé's earnest response.]
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Too much?
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No... It's fine. I-- I like it.
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[ After a moment, he releases one of Vanitas' hands and uses it to gently cup the other's cheek. Then, he decides to spare Vanitas and hold back saying anything as he leans in for another kiss. Even he has to admit, though, that his heart's racing a little in his chest. ]
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