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Llewellyn Watts ([personal profile] pocketpretzels) wrote2023-09-06 10:05 am

Midnight Manor Private Residence, Wednesday Evening

“There we go,” Watts said, sliding the rosemary foccacia into the oven.

“The pasta recipe calls for canned purée,” he continued, “but it seems a shame given fresh tomatoes are in abundance right now. I looked up how to make it ourselves and it doesn’t seem complicated at all. What do you think?” he asked Steven. There were enough fresh tomatoes to make said purée laid out on the counter, but also a can ready to go in case that was deemed too many steps.
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
"So I would bring you lunch next week?" Steven asked, to be sure he had the right of it.
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
"Can I confess something?" Steven asked, looking shy. "I rather thought it would be nice if you made the first lunch. It just felt right somehow."
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Well, I mean we started our relationship when you brought me lunch that day," Steven said. Not that he had that particular lunch memorized or anything. "And here we are starting this new chapter. Seems right, doesn't it?"
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Well," Steven said, still shy. "Couldn't have my new friend going hungry now could I?"
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
Steven stood behind Llewellyn and wrapped his arms around his waist. "Only the one! At least, the one that I remember."

In hindsight getting a dish with meat in it had probably been too much of a clue.
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
"And it was you who started that," Steven said. He pressed a kiss behind Llewellyn's ear. "So you see? First lunch. But - I mean not if you'd rather not. I don't mind spoiling you with lunch on Friday either."
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
"No, no, never miss out," Steven said. He hugged Llewellyn tightly. "I'd be just as miserable if we did. No, if ever we had to miss for some reason, we'd make it up some other way. I promise."
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
"They are to me as well." Steven came forward enough that Llewellyn could see his face, though he kept one arm around Llewellyn's waist so they were still in contact. "Not only because I see you but - it sets things right, seeing you. I like seeing you any time because I love you and I love your company. But our lunches, they're regular. I can count on them. They help me know when and where I am. The world's not so scary then."
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
"If I know we're doing it," Steven said. He thought about it so he could give Llewellyn a complete and honest answer. "If you surprised me it would be a surprise, but I trust you to set me right if it confused me. That's the part where it's you that matters."
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
"I know you would, you always do." Steven gave him a one armed hug, doing so carefully so as not to disturb the cooking. "Part of why I feel safe with you. I know you'd never let me get lost. In reality or my own mind."
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Steven ducked his head, feeling a warmth inside of him. "Always hoped someone would find me precious."
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[personal profile] hasaknightjob 2023-09-07 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
Well now Steven was positively melted. He laid his head against Llewellyn's shoulder. "That's a wonderful title. Keeper of your heart. I like it."

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