[ 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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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?