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[this_loser]

Leave a message, my dude.

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march 19

[axi]

[It's early in the morning after their first busy day (and night~) in the cabin together. Used to getting up early, Kaname cracks an eye open when the sun first shines through the curtains from the bedside window. She's quick to remember her surroundings and company, her smile reappearing when she notices her boyfriend's arm over her midsection.

She carefully turns to face him and wait for him to wake up as well.]

[this_loser]

[He'd become more of a light sleeper when safety became something of a myth. Time on the fleet had helped in lulling him back into deeper rest, but he would still wake if there were any changes near him - often falling right back asleep when he assessed there was no danger.

It takes some minutes before his eyes blink sleepily open and he finds Kaname already awake and looking at him. He quirks a small smile.] Hey.

[axi]

Hey yourself.

[Her own smile never leaves her face and only growing when he's looking at her in return. Kaname scooches closer, smile turning into more of a grin as she settles in again.]

Looks like it's a little earlier than I intended to wake up.

[this_loser]

S'okay.

[He stifles and yawn, lazily reaching to tug on the hem of the jersey - his jersey - that she decided to sleep in.]

Awake doesn't mean we have to get up.

[axi]

Not at all. We don't have anything waiting for us right now anyway.

[Beneath the covers, she reaches over to lightly tap his bare chest.]

It's been a year now. Can you believe that?

[this_loser]

[One of his feet sneaks over to hook on her ankle.]

Yes. And no. Can it be both?

[axi]

Mm. Right now, it can be whatever you'd like.

[Kaname's more relaxed here than she has been in a long time. With the minimal space left between them, angles in and kisses his cheek, hand sliding from his chest and going around his back to rest between his shoulder blades. The contact is satisfying judging by her small hum.]

How'd you sleep?

[this_loser]

Then both.

[He sighs happily.]

Good. Better'n a while.

[Following calibrations, sleep had been touch and go, and often disturbed by nightmares. They'd been fading, but it was nice to get several blissful hours and to wake up warm and safe and with the love of his life.]

You too?

[axi]

Of course. After last night it would've been difficult not to. [Now there's a little mischief in her eyes, reminding him of what they'd been up to.]

You reminded me again that you're a lot stronger than you might look.

[Her fingers trace little patterns on his back.]

[this_loser]

Ha. Well, y'know... [He turns a familiar shade of red and hides it by yanking her closer and burying his face in her hair.

And then he freezes and frowns.]

What do you mean, stronger than I look?

[axi]

[A huff of amusement escapes her, followed by a round of giggles at his frown-- she can feel that.]

Nothing bad at all, I promise. [Since she's pulled close now, she makes a point to snuggle up to him, sighing against him as well.]

Thank you. For this, and everything.

[this_loser]

[He hums like he's not quite sure he believes her, but lets it go.

Anyway, this is nice.]

You really like it?

[axi]

[The hum gets a little poke from her to dissuade any doubt. Or try to.]

I really do. You make me very happy, and this just adds to that. Is there anything I can do for you, too?

[this_loser]

[She should be able to feel him shake his head, even if his grin is hidden.]

I don't need anything else. Just you.

[axi]

[She exhales in amusement again, breath warm against his chest.]

How can you make something sound so silly and wonderful at the same time? [Kaname's eyes slowly close as she sighs happily.]

I love you.