[Voice/Action] (backdated to Christmas morning)

[ledbythewind]

[There are the sounds of a somewhat muffled conversation in the background before Richard picks up the journal to address it, a clear undercurrent of happiness and slight excitement to his voice.]

So this is what they refer to on Earth as a "white Christmas." I've read that this sort of Christmas is the best kind to have despite the weather... what do all of you think? Do you prefer the snow, or would you like a sunny day?

[He'll be sitting on the couch sipping a cup of tea while he waits for answers-- and his housemates, because IT'S CHRISTMAS AND HE IS EXCITED due to not having this holiday in his world. Might as well enjoy it while he's here, right?]

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[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Unintentional cheating! Maybe. Who knows, with Naoki. Either way, he's keeping up that idle massaging.]

I think it'd be a pretty close competition, for who loves who more...

[ledbythewind]

But I have no intention of losing, either way.

[He moves one hand over Naoki's to run his fingers over the ring there, just enjoying feeling its presence on his hand.]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

Neither do I.

[He smiles widely as he feels that touch by the ring he never takes off and leans forward, pressing their foreheads together affectionately.]

[ledbythewind]

[... which of course means that Richard is just going to have to take this opportunity for another kiss. Not that he expects Naoki to protest at all.]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[You know Naoki far too well, Richard.]

[ledbythewind]

[Of course he does. And he's totally not smirking a little in the kiss, either.]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Don't mind him kissing you senseless to make you unable to smirk, then, Richard.]

[ledbythewind]

[... that is not fair but he's too busy enjoying that kiss to protest. Kissing is a much better use of his mouth anyway.]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Why yes it is. Naoki leans in, nipping and sucking at his lower lip.]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard's hand might just be finding its way down to return the teasing by giving Naoki's rear a squeeze. He never gets tired of the reaction that produces...]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

Mmmph!

[Oh? The blushing and making a startled noise against Richard's lips reaction?]

[ledbythewind]

[Yes, exactly that, and he may be laughing at that now because it's adorable.]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

It's not funny...

[ledbythewind]

I'm sorry, but that face you made...

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[sflfkfjg]

[ledbythewind]

[... okay just stroking Naoki's cheek because that really is adorable.]

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[...mollified, he leans into the touch with a murmur.]

[ledbythewind]

[A sudden surge of affection fills him and he smiles, eyes softening.]

Naoki, I...

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki returns that smile, lifting a hand absently to cover Richard's.]

Mm?

[ledbythewind]

[He's about to ask what could possibly be the most important question of his entire life...

... and then the full realization of just where they are and what they're doing hits him, and... this isn't exactly the right place for that kind of thing, is it?]

... I'm so very lucky to have you.

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Hmm, was that what he was going to say, really?

Naoki leans in, nuzzling at his cheek.]

Same here. I'm too lucky to have someone like you, Richard.

[ledbythewind]

[Richard turns his head a little to return the nuzzling, still smiling. Okay, so maybe he doesn't have the guts to go through with it just yet, but this is still nice.]

No, I'm luckier.

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

...I'll argue that, too.

[Naoki laughs, good-natured, and closes his eyes, lips lingering against his cheek.]

[ledbythewind]

[Richard echoes that laugh and just wraps his arms around Naoki to hold him there.]

Merry Christmas, Naoki.

[denyingreasons.livejournal.com]

[Naoki leans in to touch a lingering kiss to his lips.]

Merry Christmas, Richard.

[...oh. He should probably move soon from where he is, shouldn't he. He shifts his hips slightly.]