[ 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.
[ Nicky mock-pouts, smirking at Joe. ] I think I can help you to figure out a way to work off what I cook you. That, or we both return to Andy with an extra ten pounds and she will put us through a rigorous regiment to get it off.
[ He doubts a few weeks in Malta will truly make that much difference, especially as they do keep up their activity, but who knows?
And speaking of cake, Nicky grins to see the desserts being delivered, his shiny sparkling plastic ring a topper on the chocolate frosting. He waits until it's set down with the coffees and then reaches for it to suck off some of the frosting. ]
I thought it would be better in cake than in a drink. I don't want a repeat of that time you choked on it.
[ He takes it, makes sure Joe sees that it is cheap and plastic and glittery, and then he fumbles it, cursing as he gets to his knees on the ground to fetch it, and while he does, makes the switch though his hands still protect the sight of the ring from Joe. ]
[ Nicky grins as he keeps pretending to struggle, reaching out to balance his hand on the table as if he's going to get up. Only, then, he doesn't. Instead, he shifts to one knee and smoothly takes Joe's hand with his, adjusting himself to present the real ring, all silver and sapphires with its gleaming diamond. ]
It depends on your answer, but I think I will be okay.
[ He moves the ring so it catches the moonlight, staring up at Joe adoringly. ]
When we met, I had no idea what I was going to get myself into. I thought I knew everything. I thought I was better. You proved that I was an ignorant and inferior thing, and that you are the sun. You are bright and necessary and I would die without you, Yusuf.
[ Nicky reaches for Joe's hand to slip the ring on it, loving that it sparkles and sets off the warmth of his clothes with the coolness of the sapphires. He sets his ring beside it, and he cannot help his laugh. The sun gave his moon a ring like the sun, and he did the opposite.
He shifts on both knees to slide between Joe's, crawling up to pull Joe down into a slow kiss as people applaud around them, some confused because they remember Joe's proposal only moments ago. ]
You know, one of these days, we will have to do more than propose in one of these cities. We will actually need to get married.
[ Nicky lets his mouth fall open, that kiss deepening with ease as he practically tries to crawl into Joe's lap, though they do have to eat their desserts and that won't go over well. ]
It will be. I promise. But, when it is real, I think if you are willing, we should hyphenate.
[ It will be many names, but it will belong to them. Nicky crawls to the chair, but he rests his hands on Joe's shoulder to prevent himself from crawling into his lap. ]
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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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[ He doubts a few weeks in Malta will truly make that much difference, especially as they do keep up their activity, but who knows?
And speaking of cake, Nicky grins to see the desserts being delivered, his shiny sparkling plastic ring a topper on the chocolate frosting. He waits until it's set down with the coffees and then reaches for it to suck off some of the frosting. ]
I thought it would be better in cake than in a drink. I don't want a repeat of that time you choked on it.
[ He takes it, makes sure Joe sees that it is cheap and plastic and glittery, and then he fumbles it, cursing as he gets to his knees on the ground to fetch it, and while he does, makes the switch though his hands still protect the sight of the ring from Joe. ]
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Do you have to bring that up? [ He's still embarrassed by that. He felt like such an idiot for not noticing. ] I wasn't expecting it.
[ How his husband can catch a bullet casing from a rifle without looking but can't handle a ring without dropping it baffles Joe.
It's just one of the mysteries of Nicky that he adores. ]
Do you need help down there, love?
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It depends on your answer, but I think I will be okay.
[ He moves the ring so it catches the moonlight, staring up at Joe adoringly. ]
When we met, I had no idea what I was going to get myself into. I thought I knew everything. I thought I was better. You proved that I was an ignorant and inferior thing, and that you are the sun. You are bright and necessary and I would die without you, Yusuf.
[ He lifts the ring, just a little more. ]
Marry me, my love?
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This man loves him and Joe is lucky as hell for it. ]
Yes, without hesitation, yes. Always. [ He holds out his hand so Nicky can put the ring on his finger. ] Nicolo, you are brilliant. My moon.
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He shifts on both knees to slide between Joe's, crawling up to pull Joe down into a slow kiss as people applaud around them, some confused because they remember Joe's proposal only moments ago. ]
You know, one of these days, we will have to do more than propose in one of these cities. We will actually need to get married.
ugh long day at work sorry
He slides his hands into Nicky's hair and kisses him deeply. Let them be confused. This is about them and no one else. ]
When we can do so under our real name. None of this Joe Jones. I want it to be real, Nicolo. I want it to be us.
all good! I was playing vball and then I had no brain when I returned
It will be. I promise. But, when it is real, I think if you are willing, we should hyphenate.
[ It will be many names, but it will belong to them. Nicky crawls to the chair, but he rests his hands on Joe's shoulder to prevent himself from crawling into his lap. ]
Can I please feed you this wonderful dessert?