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The stirring of Patrick didn't wake Saeki directly. He still slept on a bit after his boyfriend got up. It didn't take long however before his eyes also slowly opened as he stirred awake once the warmth of Patrick was gone for a while. It wasn't much later as he could feel Patrick's spot was still warm. Saeki yawned and got up, allowing the blanket to slide off him. He was only wearing boxers for now as the room was warm enough, despite the colder weather outside. With the sun falling on his toned bared chest he was still waking up mentally wise. It was unlike him to be so sluggish, not to mention up this late, but the previous night had ran up in the hours, later than the swordsman was used to, to be honest. He hadn't drank himself, honoring the law in both his own country and his new home Soleil which stated no alcohol under 20. He was still about 7 months away from that milestone. The young man stretched and finally got up from his futon.

For him it was almost everyday sleeping. It was odder to him to be sleeping on the beds they had here in the West, though they were comfortable too. The mosquito curtain had been bound up above the bed, near the ceiling since the season for mosquitos was over. A glance at the clock told him that he was easily 4 hours over his usual waking hour, it being around 10am. Saeki decided to not worry about it too much. It wouldn't hurt his training if he skipped a day here and there. He walked to the bathroom to get to brushing his teeth while he would decide whether or not he would take a shower or a bath. Even so when he saw his beloved in the bathroom, he smiled gently. "Goodmorning my love. Did you sleep well?" he asked them, since it might be the first time they slept on a futon.

Saeki wasn't worried about the last night. He had enjoyed the time with Patrick and the movies they watched. In his opinion nothing happened that wasn't supposed to happen. Not that they had done anything too intimated. Besides, the young man felt like he would enjoy everything they did together. And it was only natural if it would flow into something more over time. Not that he was hastening it. Like his boyfriend, he was completely alright with taking it easy, taking their time. When he entered the bathroom and he saw his beloved at the mirror, Saeki smiled. The mere sight of them was already enough to brighten his day. They exchanged morning greetings like it was everyday life and it felt good. He was sorry to hear they woke with a hangover though. The young swordsman gently embraced the other and leaned up to give them a gentle kiss on their lips, smiling softly. "Do you want me to make you some Ochazuke or Miso Soup, love? They say it helps with hangovers." he offered the other some possible remedy. So they had to leave soon huh? Saeki would be lying if he said he didn't want more time with Patrick but such was life. They had a job and a life and of course friends as well. Saeki smiled and nodded when they spoke of the television and meditating. "Of course love, no problem." he replied and with one last kiss he watched them leave to get dressed. He had the entire day free so he would take that shower or bath later, if Patrick agreed to try he would make them the breakfast remedy first. Saeki brushed his teeth and hair before he left the bathroom for now and also got fully dressed.

Saeki loved feeling Patrick so close. Now he was in a relationship, he wondered how he had managed so long without his boyfriend. They seemed to give his life so much more meaning. Not that he ever felt empty about his life. But everything felt better with Patrick. He smiled after the kiss and nodded. "I'll make you some Ochazuke then. It's light on the stomach as well as good against hangovers, or so the rumor goes. Worth a try." he agreed and when his lover had left he worked on his teeth and hair before he walked straight to the kitchen. While working on the Ochazuke, he could hear the news. It would seem the problems were still not over. It made him worry about letting Patrick walk by himself if he were honest. Meanwhile Saeki steamed rice for them both and put on the heater for hot water for the green tea part of the dish. It was a simple meal Ochazuke, so he could make it while working on a more substantial breakfast for when his boyfriend felt better. While the rice steamed and the water boiled, the young swordsman fried the rest of the rice he had put aside for the breakfast. He also cut up some light vegetables like carrots and herbs like celery. Once done he cooked some salmon and then put the whole together in a bowl. When he was done it formed a sort of soup. that was often used for comfort food or if they felt under the weather. Saeki smiled and brought the food to the table when everything was ready. It had taken a while to finish everything but Saeki did it happily. When he was ready to call his boyfriend, the table was set with cut herbs, in case Patrick would like more of them. The Ochazuke for Patrick as well as fried rice with vegetables, sushi and an eggroll for them both. He had also placed glasses for drinks, but he would ask them first what they wanted, and seasoning for if there was a need. With the table done, Saeki walked to the main living room quietly to see if Patrick was alright to be called. He didn't forget they were meditating after all.

Saeki chuckled a bit when he noticed his beloved Patrick had almost fallen asleep while meditating. At least there was no doubt they had a calming meditation. The smile disappeared rapidly though when Patrick got up and nearly fell. "Patrick!" the young man said startled as he was quickly moving towards them to help them, but before Saeki reached his boyfriend they already recovered and then walked out of the main Livingroom to the kitchen. The young swordsman watched for a moment, wondering what just happened, before he joined them in the other room between the main Livingroom and the kitchen. Saeki hoped they were feeling alright and were even well enough for this trip today. The last he wanted was for the other to push themselves too much if they weren't feeling alright. "Are you okay, my love?" he asked, concern in his voice, when he walked next to Patrick as they went into the kitchen.

Only once Patrick was sitting safe and sound did he reply to their question. It just wasn't important just now, Saeki's main concern had been with his beloved. Saeki sighed a bit in relief and smiled to the other gently. "As for Thanksgiving, that is mainly in America. We celebrate something similar but on a different date. A few days prior to your thanksgiving. But since we are so far apart now we have decided neither of us will travel this year. We'll first meet again with Christmas." he replied to his boyfriend. It was kind of odd to Saeki as well. He had never been without his family during Thanksgiving, but he did want to build his own life and that was why he went so far away. The money he was getting from his father every month was about all the aid he had, grudgingly, accepted from his family. Most of all, Saeki wanted to succeed in this world on his own strength. Of course all that had become a lot less important to him since he met Patrick and fell in love with them over time.

Now they were a couple and Saeki's first importance in life had shifted to his beloved. The young man listened to Patrick as they spoke of the afternoon and he didn't have to think about it for long at all. "I'll come meet you at the shop and walk with you to the shop if you'll have me, I'd rather be with you with all this talk going on about monsters and disappearances." Saeki admitted his concern about Patrick. Not that it was unusual, he loved this man and he didn't want them to get hurt, especially if he could have been there to help at least, if anything happened. Once they were both set to go eat, Saeki ate from his own breakfast of fried rice. Of course there was also the same for Patrick, if he felt up to eating that right now. They could speak of the trouble outside later, though Saeki hoped that his boyfriend would allow him to accompany them.

Saeki was relieved when he heard Patrick would be alright. Still it meant they weren't alright now. The young man hoped they were right about feeling better once they ate that hangover cure rumor's food. "What do you want to drink, love?" he had asked and would make sure they had the drink before Saeki would sit down to eat. For himself he had filled a glass with some green Ice Tea. Once they both sat, they ate their breakfast together. With the talk about thanksgiving the start of the conversation was light. Saeki smiled softly at his boyfriend when they spoke of their own thanksgiving and nodded. It sounded similar to what they had in Japan actually. They also held a Harvest Festival instead of Thanksgiving. Especially the more traditional families like the Konosawa family. Thanksgiving was only used as an extra workday for if people wanted a dip in the springs.

"I have none actually." the young man replied when Patrick inquired about his plans for this year's thanksgiving. After all he only really had Patrick here and they didn't need to celebrate something to have fun. Of course if his boyfriend would like to, Saeki would be all for. "Do you have plans? If not I can be all yours that day, if you want me." he added and smiled to his beloved. He also nodded when they spoke of meeting at the candy store. When the time came that Patrick had to go for his workday, Saeki would leave his katana at home, this time. After all hearing all this about the monster and all, he didn't want to accidentally trigger an attack. Not that it would mean he would be defenseless. He could still defend his boyfriend and himself with the skills he had in fist martial arts. If need be he could bring his bo staff, which wouldn't look like a weapon either, until they saw it being used. But he would definitely accompany his beloved. "I'm always looking forward to our time together. As long as you remember to tell me when you want some time away from me." the young swordsman said and chuckled. After all he wouldn't want Patrick to get tired of him.

Upon hearing they wished for just tap water, Saeki had nodded and walked to the sink, grabbed a glass from the cupboard and then filled it with clean, cool tap water. It was a safe enough choice when not feeling well. The young man agreed to that. Once done he had brought the glass to the table and placed it down for his beloved and smiled. "Here you go love. Enjoy your breakfast." he said and leaned in after placing the glass to give them a gentle kiss on their cheek before returning to his own seat. Hopefully it would all help the other out. Once he sat again they started talking about their plans for Thanksgiving. Or lack thereof in Saeki’s case. It sounded like his boyfriend had a plan for the right weather though. "I would be delighted to be helping you out on your grilling adventure. Let’s hope the weather agrees." he replied to Patrick’s plan.

Saeki would look forward to that event. It sounded interesting and flavorful. After that he listened to their reply to his part about letting him know if he wanted time away from Saeki and the young man smiled when he heard it. He was relieved to hear they wouldn’t grow tired of him. "That is good to hear. I love to spend time together, so I’m great with it as well." he replied in earnest. He was surprised by their apology though and his features took on a slight confused expression. "But I agree with all that because I genuinely want to help you with those. I think it will be fun. It’s really not a problem. All I hope is that I can teach you well enough." he ensured his beloved. Saeki wouldn’t mind teaching at all. When they finished and got up, Saeki was done too and he cleared the table from the dishes. He would tend to those when he got back. Patrick first.

"A second cat? Sounds like fun. A playmate for Hiro." the young swordsman agreed and smiled. "I’d love to. Will you bring Hiro as well?" he inquired about the procedure. After all if they were to be a mate for Hiro, the kitten would need to approve them right? Saeki was happy to join his boyfriend in things like that. They already seemed to act much like one household. It was amazing to see. "Did you want to do anything before we leave, or is it time to go already?" he asked Patrick as he walked to them and stopped near them before wrapping his arms around the other in a gentle embrace as he waited for their answer.