[ They both settle in for some flirting at a distance. Joe will keep snacking and sipping at his glass of wine while his foot rubs gently against Nicky's. ]
I wanted to make this trip special, every part of it. Not just tonight. [ He gets out his phone and hands it over to Nicky so he can see the vacation home Copley got them. It has everything they asked for. ] And I've arraigned for us to rent a sail boat for a day on the water.
[ Nicky only has eyes for Joe and he smiles just for him, fiddling with his cufflinks as he adjusts his cutlery, sipping the wine and thinking about later.
At least, until he leans forward to see the home. His eyes widen with pleasure and he expands the picture so he can get a better look at the beautiful sea-side house. And to think, a boat on top of that? ]
Is this because you want to give my present to me of you in the small swimsuit?
So you're saying that on a boat, I might not need to wear a swimsuit at all?
[ He could be hearing that, maybe. It could just be the breeze in his ears, but he gives a considerate humming noise as he nods. ]
And I want to see you working the rigging on a ship in nothing but the swimsuit. Tanned, muscular, so handsome. [ He inhales sharply, the image making him squirm a little in his seat. ]
I think if we get far enough from shore that can happen.
[ Joe leans forward and brushes his thumb across Nicky's cheeks which have darkened with a pleasant little flush. ]
Patience, love. We have a whole dinner and dessert to enjoy. Don't get yourself worked up now. [ He doesn't help at all by dragging his thumb across Nicky's lower lip. ]
[ It only makes his cheeks flush a little deeper for the touch, now that his mind is imagining the both of them on a boat at sea, sweating and tanned and working their hands over one another. It is almost too much, so he cools himself down with the champagne.
Then, Joe's thumb is on his lower lip and he glares. ]
If you keep this up, I will end up proposing to you by shoving the ring on your cock, not your finger, and I know it won't fit.
[ But he leans back from teasing Nicky. The real game is how much they can tease each other before they crack. Who will give in to the desire first? ]
What time would you like to leave tomorrow for the rental home? Should we sleep in? Or rise with the dawn? [ He expects they'll sleep given how they'll exhaust each other. ]
We didn't, which is why you should behave so I don't try and jam things that don't fit. [ He sips his wine, a little aggressively, and puts it down as the warmth rushes through him, making it a little harder to focus.
He will do it, though, because he wants a very romantic proposal with the flowers and dessert. ]
I want to check out at the very last minute, please. After tonight, I suspect that even with our talents, my body will be trying its best to recuperate.
[ A leisurely morning lying around in bed, eating hotel room service sounds like the perfect end to this whole first leg of their vacation. ]
I do enjoy that sort of exhaustion. Much better than the healing exhaustion we feel after coming back. [ What their bodies are able to do takes a heavy toll. They need a lot of rest and a lot of food after so much healing. ] It feels restful when we wear each other out.
[ Nicky is pulling out his phone so he can text their order to the hotel, having made lovely friends with the concierge on his way out (while he was stalling a little and asking about the floral shop). ] Yes, with mimosas and you and no clothes.
[ He looks up to see their food arriving, moving back to give them plenty of room as he greets their waitress gratefully. ]
This is why we need our energy now, though, I need the restroom because the wine has left no room for anything else. [ He pushes back up, giving Joe a look that says he should stay, and then heads to the waitress stand to talk to her about the ring, slipping her a decoy one to put in Joe's dessert for when it comes, whispering about his intentions.
Then, he goes to the restroom and returns, spreading his napkin out on his lap. ]
Very nice. Thank you. [ He smiles warmly at the waitress as she set down their food. It smells delicious.
Joe expected Nicky to signal him to follow in a few minutes but no, apparently, this isn't the time for a sneaky blowjob in the bathroom. He's only slightly disappointed.
He focuses on the food instead. It's perfect. The fish is flaky but perfectly seared. ]
Fantastic. Here, try some. [ He offers Nicky a bit of fish on the end of his fork. ] Goes very well with the champagne.
[ Nicky dabs at his mouth and then leans forward to take that bite off the fork, humming because it really does taste excellent. He's glad, too, for their sharing, so that later he won't be kissing a fishy-mouthed Joe without having a little himself. ]
Your turn.
[ He carefully assembles the duck, the polenta, and the sauce, holding it out for him. ] I think this will be better with the red, but tell me what you think.
[ He hums as he leans forward and takes the bite. It's good. Joe makes a happy noise. ] Mmm, very good. You're right it's better with the red. Too heavy for the champagne.
[ The dessert will help clear any bad breath. Either way he'll still kiss Nicky with the same passion. ]
[ Nicky's eyes rove over Joe's face, tucking into the food himself. He is not expecting the richness, but he is also not expecting the near orgasmic sound he makes when he tastes it, flushing a little when he sees he has the attention of a nearby table. ]
Scusate.
[ He widens his eyes at Joe, like he should have warned him. ] How can this be so good? [ Though, he knows. They've been on rations for far too long. ]
[ What he wouldn't give to cook with fresh ingredients. Nicky knows he could handle his own against the best chefs, but it's not like he has time to go to the market. At least, not until now. Now, he can do whatever he likes, and he is giddy for it.
They have a vacation home, the market, and Joe right here. ] I think dessert is going to be perfection.
[ Nicky tucks into the food, his stomach rumbling. He might heal quickly, but he is still absolutely starving after all the sex they've had and the calories they've burned. ]
What were you thinking for dessert? I saw an excellent peach and plum tart, shaped like a rose.
[ Nicky intends to stroll hand in hand with Joe the whole time as they wander the streets, eager to be in love with his husband and not having to worry about the mission they're on or the team.
His smile goes wider, because he knows Joe very well, grateful he'd had the ring snuck into the frosting of a slice of chocolate cake, even if the decoy one is plastic and only a diversion. ] I think we should. I suspect we will be up quite late tonight, don't you?
If it is to be the night of us being newly engaged [ (this time, at least) ] then I think we should wait to see the sunrise and then sleep until noon.
[ Nicky grins at Joe, checking on his beautiful ring as he finishes up with the entree, feeling utterly sated already, though he knows there is more to come and he is very excited for it. ]
Tomorrow night, we will be in our vacation home. Should we buy our own sheets? You know I like a good silk sheet.
[ They've had many nights like this. They'll be up for a long time. ]
If we sleep until noon we won't have much time to go buy your silk sheets but we'll have to shop anyway to get some groceries and other necessities. [ He rubs his fingers against his chin. ] I think we could swing it.
[ There are no leftovers when they're done. The food is too good. ]
[ Nicky gives a soft groaning noise as he thinks about having to choose between, but then the noise shifts only because the way Joe is touching his chin and his beard is very appealing to Nicky. He has a little stubble of his own now, but nothing like Joe's where he can tease like that.
He thanks the waitress as she takes their plates, endures her sly look as she regards them and asks if they'll have dessert. ]
What sort of question is that? Of course. And coffee, please. A little cream and sugar for myself.
[ The sly looks is very obvious. Joe does not miss it.
It spikes his curiosity but sometimes he can have the same sort of patience as Nicky behind the scope of a rifle. He can wait to see what his love has planned. ]
[ Nicky plays with a few of the flowers, his eyes on Joe as he adjusts his tie, loosening it up like he needs a little more room, Adam's apple bobbing as he fights his nerves. Never mind how many times he has done this, he always gets nervous when he proposes to Joe. ]
Remind me to pick up dark chocolate so I can make cakes that sit out on the counter for you on a daily basis.
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[ They both settle in for some flirting at a distance. Joe will keep snacking and sipping at his glass of wine while his foot rubs gently against Nicky's. ]
I wanted to make this trip special, every part of it. Not just tonight. [ He gets out his phone and hands it over to Nicky so he can see the vacation home Copley got them. It has everything they asked for. ] And I've arraigned for us to rent a sail boat for a day on the water.
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At least, until he leans forward to see the home. His eyes widen with pleasure and he expands the picture so he can get a better look at the beautiful sea-side house. And to think, a boat on top of that? ]
Is this because you want to give my present to me of you in the small swimsuit?
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[ Mostly, Joe wants to spoil him. He wants to give Nicky some special memories after the hell of the lab. ]
But I feel you'll get plenty of that swimsuit this trip.
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[ He could be hearing that, maybe. It could just be the breeze in his ears, but he gives a considerate humming noise as he nods. ]
And I want to see you working the rigging on a ship in nothing but the swimsuit. Tanned, muscular, so handsome. [ He inhales sharply, the image making him squirm a little in his seat. ]
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[ Joe leans forward and brushes his thumb across Nicky's cheeks which have darkened with a pleasant little flush. ]
Patience, love. We have a whole dinner and dessert to enjoy. Don't get yourself worked up now. [ He doesn't help at all by dragging his thumb across Nicky's lower lip. ]
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Then, Joe's thumb is on his lower lip and he glares. ]
If you keep this up, I will end up proposing to you by shoving the ring on your cock, not your finger, and I know it won't fit.
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[ But he leans back from teasing Nicky. The real game is how much they can tease each other before they crack. Who will give in to the desire first? ]
What time would you like to leave tomorrow for the rental home? Should we sleep in? Or rise with the dawn? [ He expects they'll sleep given how they'll exhaust each other. ]
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He will do it, though, because he wants a very romantic proposal with the flowers and dessert. ]
I want to check out at the very last minute, please. After tonight, I suspect that even with our talents, my body will be trying its best to recuperate.
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[ A leisurely morning lying around in bed, eating hotel room service sounds like the perfect end to this whole first leg of their vacation. ]
I do enjoy that sort of exhaustion. Much better than the healing exhaustion we feel after coming back. [ What their bodies are able to do takes a heavy toll. They need a lot of rest and a lot of food after so much healing. ] It feels restful when we wear each other out.
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[ He looks up to see their food arriving, moving back to give them plenty of room as he greets their waitress gratefully. ]
This is why we need our energy now, though, I need the restroom because the wine has left no room for anything else. [ He pushes back up, giving Joe a look that says he should stay, and then heads to the waitress stand to talk to her about the ring, slipping her a decoy one to put in Joe's dessert for when it comes, whispering about his intentions.
Then, he goes to the restroom and returns, spreading his napkin out on his lap. ]
Is your fish to your liking?
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Joe expected Nicky to signal him to follow in a few minutes but no, apparently, this isn't the time for a sneaky blowjob in the bathroom. He's only slightly disappointed.
He focuses on the food instead. It's perfect. The fish is flaky but perfectly seared. ]
Fantastic. Here, try some. [ He offers Nicky a bit of fish on the end of his fork. ] Goes very well with the champagne.
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Your turn.
[ He carefully assembles the duck, the polenta, and the sauce, holding it out for him. ] I think this will be better with the red, but tell me what you think.
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[ The dessert will help clear any bad breath. Either way he'll still kiss Nicky with the same passion. ]
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Scusate.
[ He widens his eyes at Joe, like he should have warned him. ] How can this be so good? [ Though, he knows. They've been on rations for far too long. ]
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[ They have been eating from cans and dried goods for too long. The freshness helps. The wine helps. The atmosphere helps.
The company is the best part. Everything is good because the night is good. He would love to hear Nicky make that sound again too. ]
Now, you should imagine how good that dessert will be.
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They have a vacation home, the market, and Joe right here. ] I think dessert is going to be perfection.
[ Nicky tucks into the food, his stomach rumbling. He might heal quickly, but he is still absolutely starving after all the sex they've had and the calories they've burned. ]
What were you thinking for dessert? I saw an excellent peach and plum tart, shaped like a rose.
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Joe is looking forward to Nicky's home cooked meals and the peaceful enjoyment of eating together. ]
You know me. If there's chocolate cake I have to try it. [ And why not get both? ] Should we have a late night coffee with our dessert?
[ He takes his time eating, savoring each bite. Food this good should be enjoyed not rushed no matter how hungry. ]
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His smile goes wider, because he knows Joe very well, grateful he'd had the ring snuck into the frosting of a slice of chocolate cake, even if the decoy one is plastic and only a diversion. ]
I think we should. I suspect we will be up quite late tonight, don't you?
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[ While he knows the proposal is coming he expects Nicky's usual straight forward style. He doesn't expect anything sneaky.
He's comfortable in the moment, utterly in love with no worries. He wants to admire his husband in his suit and later in nothing else. ]
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[ Nicky grins at Joe, checking on his beautiful ring as he finishes up with the entree, feeling utterly sated already, though he knows there is more to come and he is very excited for it. ]
Tomorrow night, we will be in our vacation home. Should we buy our own sheets? You know I like a good silk sheet.
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If we sleep until noon we won't have much time to go buy your silk sheets but we'll have to shop anyway to get some groceries and other necessities. [ He rubs his fingers against his chin. ] I think we could swing it.
[ There are no leftovers when they're done. The food is too good. ]
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He thanks the waitress as she takes their plates, endures her sly look as she regards them and asks if they'll have dessert. ]
Did you want the chocolate cake, habibi?
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[ The sly looks is very obvious. Joe does not miss it.
It spikes his curiosity but sometimes he can have the same sort of patience as Nicky behind the scope of a rifle. He can wait to see what his love has planned. ]
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[ Nicky plays with a few of the flowers, his eyes on Joe as he adjusts his tie, loosening it up like he needs a little more room, Adam's apple bobbing as he fights his nerves. Never mind how many times he has done this, he always gets nervous when he proposes to Joe. ]
Remind me to pick up dark chocolate so I can make cakes that sit out on the counter for you on a daily basis.
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He can't imagine being with anyone else or loving anyone else. His heart is Nicky's. ]
I will have to work out three times a day if you make me cake all the time.
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ugh long day at work sorry
all good! I was playing vball and then I had no brain when I returned