A Cabin in South Tyrol, Italy, Friday Evening

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A day spent indoors had been followed by one where Watts and Steven had visited the nearby town for lunch, as well as a bit of shopping (wine, of course, and a souvenir for Raphael, among other things), and then today?

Well, it had started with a lie-in, followed by French toast for a late (very late) breakfast, and then there had been a knock at the door with some flower deliveries - truly impressive, really, how the Student Council had known to deliver them here despite neither Steven nor Watts providing anyone explicit details regarding their destination.

There had been at least one other delivery as well, thankfully when Steven had been occupied in a manner that meant he hadn't seen who was at the door, which allowed Watts to stash said delivery in the sleeping area with one of his suit jackets to cover it.

And that wasn't even the last of it! Dinner had been dropped off from a not-quite-local restaurant, and having just poured their wine glasses, Watts pulled out Steven's chair with a flourish. "Here we are," he declared.

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"I love your flower surprises," Steven said. "At the museum? They always make me smile."

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"That is my intent," Watts said with a fond smile. "I do so adore your smile."

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"Should I send you pictures of me, then?" Steven asked. "When I get them? Smiling?"

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"I would like that." Watts agreed. "If it's not too much trouble?"

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"I'll do my best to remember," Steven said, since forgetting was a possibility and he wanted to be honest. "Could you remind me if I forget?"

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"You do usually send me a photograph of the bouquet," Watts said. "If that is not accompanied by a selfie then I shall remember to request one."

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"Thank you," Steven said. He reached over to give Llewellyn's hand a squeeze. "It's nice that you care. That you want pictures of me."

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"You are the love of my life," Watts said. "Of course I want photographs of you."

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"You think I'm handsome," Steven pointed out. "I like that."

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"I find you exceptionally handsome," Watts reminded him, touching one of Steven's cheeks and then the other.

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"Thank you," Steven said. "It's part of why you're wonderful. You find value in me."

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"I could say the same of you," Watts pointed out.

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"You're very valuable to me," Steven said. He brought Llewellyn's hand up for a kiss. "One of the most important people in my life."

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"Lucky me," Watts replied, smiling at that kiss.

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The fact that it could go without saying that the other person was Marc meant so much to Steven. He kissed Llewellyn's hand again in appreciation of it.

"You've enjoyed all this so far?" Steven asked. "Our getaway?"

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As far as people Steven didn't share a body with, Watts had no doubts about his place at the top of his priority list, and that was what mattered to him.

"Immensely," Watts said. "It's been a nice- change of pace. Different too from our usual holidays, without much of an itinerary."

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"I liked that as well," Steven said. "Not - I like itineraries. But they make more sense when we're somewhere with things we're trying to do in a set amount of time. Here, where the main goal is various ways to enjoy the outdoors, it's nice to be more laid back. Doesn't matter if we snowshoe morning or afternoon, that sort of thing."

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"Or spend the whole day indoors," Watts added with a smile.

Which they usually did while on one of their more typical trips as well, it just- was also accounted for. Worked into the itinerary.

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"Have a morning lie-in," Steven said, with a similar smile back. "Or an evening one."

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"Hmmm," Watts said, around a mouthful of soup. "An appealing image."

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"And enjoy a nice soak in the tub," Steven said. Which showed up often on their holidays as well. "Rather fond of those."

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"Even when the tub, too, is out of doors?"

See, that just meant they could enjoy warming each other back up after dashing inside.

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"Sort of fun," Steven admitted. "Bit of an adventure. Then there's cuddling by the fire after."

So yes, warming each other up after they raced inside.

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"That does hold a certain appeal," Watts agreed, eyes twinkling.

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"As does knowing out here I'm the only one who can see you in that tub," Steven said, giving Llewellyn a warm look.