Patapsco Valley State Park, Sunday Afternoon

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It wasn't the nice sunny day Watts had been hoping for, but nor was it pouring rain, so Watts and Steven were forging ahead with their plans to go on a nice hike together on the mainland.

"Careful," Watts said, not for the first time as he took Steven's arm to gently move him out of the way of a branch that had fallen across their path.

[ooc: for the beau, and NFB for distance!]

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Which meant that yet another photo captured Steven laughing with surprised delight. "Cheeky."

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“You love it,” Watts declared.

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"I love you," Steven replied. Which was basically a yes.

"My turn now? Where would you like me?"

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“A dangerous question,” Watts said, pulling him in for a kiss.

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"Hardly dangerous when you make me feel safe," Steven said as he kissed him back.

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“Mmm, when we get home I may have to show you precisely where I would like you, but in the meantime- right here should do,” Watts said as he pulled away and stepped back a few steps.

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Steven shivered at Llewellyn's words, but managed to let him step away in spite of that. He tried to think of a pose and ultimately settled for looking at Llewellyn with all the affection he felt for him.

"Ready when you are."

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“On three, then?” Watts checked, holding up his mobile telephone.

“One, two…”

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On three Steven stayed smiling, hoping it showed how happy he was to be there.

"Did it work?"

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“I’ve a photograph of my favourite person against a nice backdrop, so yes,” Watts said, stepping back over to Steven and holding out his phone so he could see. “I would say that it worked very well.”

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Steven immediately took advantage of Llewellyn's close proximity to give him a kiss.

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"So I take it you approve?"

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"Yes," Steven said, grinning up at him. "Also the picture is nice as well."

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"Cheeky," Watts replied, grinning back at Steven.

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"You love it," Steven replied. He gave Llewellyn another quick kiss. "Shall we sit? Maybe on those rocks there? They look flat enough."

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Watts glanced over to where Steven had indicated. "That will allow me a lovely view," he agreed. "And we should be able to see the waterfall as well."

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It took Steven a second, then he laughed. "Cheeky. Here, hang on, I brought something for us to sit on."

Steven reached into his satchel where, in addition to their snacks, he'd tucked a beach towel for just this purpose.

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"A true Gentleman Knight," Watts said fondly.

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"Can't have your trousers getting dirty now can we?" Steven said.

Yes, he was aware Llewellyn would sit on the dirt or rocks directly and not be bothered by it. Steven didn't care. Besides, rocks and ground could be cold this time of year!

Steven spread the towel out over a rock big enough for them both to sit on. "There we are. Have to sit close but I don't mind if you don't."

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He absolutely would sit without paying much mind to dirt or damp, but Steven bringing the towel along was charming nonetheless.

"Sitting close to you?" Watts said. "I prefer it, actually."

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"Me as well," Steven said. He sat down on one side of the towel. He then rummaged in his satchel for their sandwiches and thermos of coffee. "It's a good spot for a bite to eat."

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"And perhaps a little canoodling," Watts said as he sat, as if they hadn't been managing that just fine at various points along the trail.

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"Only sandwiches I'm afraid," Steven said with a grin to show he was joking. "No noodles, canned or otherwise."

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"What are your thoughts on funny business, then, hmm?" Watts asked.

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Steven snickered as he handed Llewellyn one of the sandwiches (after checking to be sure it was the one with just a bit more filling). "All for it. I like funny things, professional or otherwise."