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 Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:42 am
“Content.” He repeated with a small murmur. “That’s, a good word for it, shocked… delighted… thrilled” He ticked off words trying to find one that encompassed the swelling glow in his chest. “Don’t think I’ve ever…-dated- anyone before.” He murmured. “So, I hope that’s alright.” He murmured. “And we both know I can’t cook deserts without help, But I make a decent pizza.” He gave a small soft laugh. He then sat back and laughed a little harder. “…I can’t believe, I got suckered by my own name. That’s like…karma or something. That’s just, what a marvel.”
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:21 pm
“That’s why you shouldn’t eavesdrop too!” Sterling teased, slouching in his seat just a little, his foot finding Yu’s leg, playfully rubbing his toes against him. “…You…really feel all that…all that much about dating?” It was so nice to hear. So nice to know…and the laugh that Yu gave made Sterling shiver slightly.
He just…felt wanted. And it was a very nice feeling.
“But, in all seriousness…ah…we should let misunderstandings get in the way of things. I think, that will be a good rule to have between us. If you think something is wrong, I hope that you’ll be able to talk to me about it and won’t…won’t just…decide that it’s the truth…if that makes any sense at all.”
He bit his lip for a moment, and then wrinkled his nose. “I can’t believe I…have such a hot boyfriend…I can’t believe you said yes.”
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:31 pm
“You are, perfect? Like as perfect as humans get?” He shrugged. “How could i not feel that way.” He shook his head and ducked it slightly.
“I honestly didn’t mean to eavesdrop, I normally don’t because its nothing but trouble, case in point.” He hesitated, listening to the idea about talking. “I… “ He nodded. “I’ll try, you’re easier to talk to than most people, so I’ll do my best. Promise.” He said softly, nudging his own foot gently against Sterling’s leg. “I can’t believe you think i’m hot.” He laughed softly. “Have you looked in the mirror?”
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:52 pm
Sterling shook his head, laughing softly. “…You flatter me, and I can’t pretend that I don’t like it…” He took another bite of his food and gave a soft, contented sigh. “…You’re easier to talk to than most people too. And you are. Have you looked in a mirror? I…if you really wanted, I suppose we could look in a mirror together.”
His eyes stayed fixed on Yu and they were warm, pleased with how this was going.
“I really…like the fact that I get to be the one who makes you smile. I think that’s my favorite part about the whole thing. About being with you…”
And he wasn’t sure that he would ever get tired of that fact. Not in a million years.
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:56 pm
“We…could.” He nodded slightly. “Or I could just keep looking at you, because, I like looking at that.” He looked like he was ready to say ‘ha ha right?’ or ‘just kidding’ if Sterling looked at all offended, but there was a soft sort of hope in his eyes too. “I… you absolutely make me smile.” He admitted, and there was an irony in that, for that brief moment the smile slipped away, his eyes seeing something that wasn’t there for a moment before the corners of his mouth lifted again in a soft but, less guarded gaze. “You… it’s hard to believe you’re real sometimes, because you’re just too good to be true.”
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:23 pm
Sterling reached his hand out, taking Yu’s and squeezing it firmly. “…I’m real. If I’m not. There is a big problem and you’re an illegal squatter in a house that has no owner.” Which…would be quite funny, if utterly implausible. Though…
If it were only for a short time…but.
He squeezed the male’s hand again. “I’m really real. I promise you. I’m glad I get to make you smile, and I’m glad that you make me smile too…and laugh…I…” He gave a suddenly wistful sigh. “…I’m not used to that. Laughing. I…normally try to keep things to myself…it…it’s easier to stay on people’s good sides when you’re quiet. A smile is more acceptable than a laugh in most situations…but…”
Sterling shrugged. “With you…I feel that I can really be myself.”
Even if that meant rediscovering just who he was.
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:43 pm
“I mean, you never know… people leave perfectly good stuff in the world to perish of neglect.” He huffed with a smile. “I mean, theoretically anyhow.” He fidgeted a little, taking his hand and sliding, carefully, the tips of his fingers between Sterling’s like he was being sure he had permission. “Its wonderful when you laugh, it… it seems so natural. Like… I guess they say light under a basket… but it’s really, true with you. When you smile it’s like letting that out. Uh…damn that sounds hokey.” He ducked his head. "I... around you I feel... I feel, safe."
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:21 pm
Sterling squeezed his hand gently, looking at the male as though he were a treasure. “…I feel safe around you too. Like. And yeah. It does sound dumb. Coming from me too…I feel like we’re the two main actors in a romance movie…only there was no drama! We could start our own line of Hallmark Cards…”
He squeezed his hand once again. “…You are the greatest roommate…the greatest friend I could have asked for. I…I am thankful every day that…that it was you who called…You were the only one that I talked to, you know. I fielded all the calls to see if people would leave voicemails…and you were the only person that I called back. Of course, you texted first, and that really helped but…still.”
The male finally let go of Yu’s hand with a soft sigh and got up, moving to cut the lasagna. “You were the one to begin with…and I can’t really…can’t really see that ever changing.”
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:50 pm
“Oh… boy yeah don’t say no drama, that’s like, a jinx” He laughed and shook his head. “But I hope you’re right, I hope it’s.. just like this. It’s maybe too much to hope for, this is one crazy city but, but I can hope.” “…also full confessional, I almost couldn’t text you, it was a VERY close call between my piece of shite phone and a puddle.” He could laugh now at the near misfortune. “But… I also don’t love to make phone calls so, thank god the puddle didn’t win?” He grinned and ducked his head. For once the vulnerability of a blush didn’t feel awful. It was just…something to be shared. “Thank you… by the way for uh…Dinner, I can’t… I can’t remember saying that specifically, but it’s been amazing already, and not just the date part.” He murmured, half afraid to let that thought fade away, like if he didn’t concentrate on it it might vanish.
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:16 pm
“Waterproof cases are worth investing in, my Yu!” Sterling laughed, turning back to the table, two plates filled with lasagna in his hands. “And…it’s my pleasure to make dinner. Truly. I can cook, you know…just because you do most of the cooking doesn’t mean that I’m helpless…yours is just…very tasty.”
It was the truth. He had always been a little on the too skinny side. Though, with Yu being here, he had put on five pounds and was honestly rather proud of himself. Most of the time food just didn’t really taste good, or he simply forgot to eat but…
It was nice. Everything was nice.
“You’re amazing already. Now please, eat up, won’t you?” He wore a soft smile as he set the plates down, and kissed the top of Yu’s head, looking more pleased than he could really say. “…You’re really cute, I hope you know. And I’m glad you don’t like phone calls.”
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:32 pm
“I am going to admit, I think the only waterproof case they make for this little brick is a ziplock.” he quipped. “And I will I will, it looks delicious, it -smells- delicious.” He forked a bite of the lasagna, barely letting it cool which, absolutely made a moment of regret and fanning his mouth, but it was delicious and comforting food. He gave an appreciative sound, throaty and pleased. “I mean, if I hadn’t agreed before, I would absolutely NOW, this is -good- lasagna” He said trying not to be too rude around the mouthful, covering his mouth with the flat of his hand.
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:19 pm
Sterling watched him take the bite and looked absolutely delighted. “Then, if you ever want, I’m more than willing to take turns with the cooking, just so you don’t feel too overwhelmed.” They were in a relationship now…not just roommates. Things were going to have to change a little. Not too much though. Everything was so good…what they had was so good.
“I’m really glad that you liked it…and the dessert…ah…”
He took a bite of his own dish and sighed. “…Today has been perfect. Thank you. You…are utterly amazing, no matter how much you try to deny it. I think that it was all just fate, and I’m thankful for whoever decided we should meet. Because…”
He took another bite and sat back in his chair. “…You make me happy.”
And that was a big thing in this day and age.
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:23 pm
“You make me happy too…” He murmured. “But… I have uh…I have one big question.” He murmured. “Can I… Can I Kiss you.”
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