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 Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 11:55 pm
Gabby knew how to make his heart flutter, but he also knew how to make it race. Cool kisses pressed over the warm skin of his neck and he shivered, nestling even closer against the dragon for a precious moment. Then reality came crashing back in with its things to do and places to go, and Efflo sighed, though it was out of contentment than any real dismay. He squeezed the hand in his own, and as he considered Gabby’s question, he knew exactly what he wanted.
“I know it’s slow… But, can we walk?” he asked softly, treasuring holding his boilfriend’s hand. It was such a simple act, a simple gesture, but Efflo was utterly smitten by it. Those pale fingers curled around his, the gentle grip of Gabby’s hand, it made him feel loved. Just strolling along with Gabby, hand-in-hand, he would be perfectly happy.
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:23 am
Gabby paused at the answer, and turned to give Efflo a penetrating look. It took a second or two of silence before the boil pulled him closer, curving his arm around Efflo's waist. "If it wasn't okay, I wouldn't have had it in the options, baby." Gabby growled playfully, bending in to n** at his nose. "Of course it's okay. I'm in no rush." Actually he was, but only to get Efflo back home as soon as possible. He wasn't in any particular rush to get to the theater, though. Movies started on their own schedules.. not his.
He led Efflo out of the dorm, secured his hand even as he continued to keep his arm around the boil's waist, and walked leisurely towards the direction of the theater.
"Why'd you choose walking, might I ask?" He murmured affectionately into Efflo's hair.
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:04 am
Efflo let himself be led, and happily so. Both he and Gabby had relatively ground-covering strides, even if they moved at a leisurely pace, and the horse wasn’t at all worried about being late. Getting to the date was one of the most important parts of a date, wasn’t it? Actually, Efflo didn’t have a clue, but he did know he was enjoying a pleasant walk with his boilfriend and he was going to savor every minute of it.
Gabby’s question made him pause a moment, unsure whether to be embarrassed or own up to it. Taking in a breath, he decided to go with the latter. Still, he kept his gaze on the ground, though his hold on Gabby’s hand was tight.
“I like holding your hand, Gabriel.”
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:30 am
He didn't know what answer he expected, but the one he was given made his cheeks bloom a dark shade of blue, and a very sneaky smile creep up on one side of his lips. He kept his eyes focused ahead of him, but it was clear that he very much enjoyed the answer. He leaned to the side, without looking at Efflo, and whispered into his hair; which was his new preferred method of communication, lately. It was just an excuse to breathe in the scent of him, and feel that warmth close by..
Plus, Efflo's hair was very pretty. Like a moth to a flame, Gabby was always attracted to it.
"Then I'll make it my mission to try and get through this entire date without letting go of your hand. Once." It might get difficult, but for a sweet answer like that... he'd do anything.
For Efflo, he'd do anything.
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:39 am
“Really?” Efflo asked earnestly, tilting his head to look up at Gabby.
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:45 am
"Yes, re-" Gabby considered, too late, the possible implications of what he was saying, and how Efflo might be plotting to use it against him...
... but it was too late. "-ally."
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:49 am
Still looking at Gabby, Efflo’s face slowly widened into a grin.
“Really, really?”
He poked Gabby in the side a couple times before continuing.
“Really, really, really, really?”
Poke. Poke. Poke. Poke.
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:51 am
He never learned.
"Yes." He growled dangerously, snagging Efflo's other hand with his, and pulling them back behind the boil, holding them both by the wrist with one hand. He then - carefully - continued to walk forward, holding Efflo's arms behind his back. "Really."
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 1:58 am
Neither did Efflo. His poking may have been thwarted but Gabby had foolishly forgotten one crucial and extremely vocal element.
“Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaalllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyy?”
He didn't even bother trying to squirm from Gabby's grasp; the boil was having far too much fun. It was freeing, being able to for once feel so light-hearted and silly, just being around Gabby made Efflo giddy, and the dragon was the only one who got to see the less serious side of him. It was only fair, because, after all, Gabby was the one that made him happy enough to shake off his typical moodiness.
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:04 am
The sound of Efflo's over-exaggerated cries actually made Gabby laugh - a free, bark of a sound that hardly ever came out of him. His head fell back when he laughed, and he almost stumbled, but caught himself before he could let go of Efflo's hands.
"Yes!" He barked out in laughter, leaning back in to press his chin against the boil's shoulder, and look at him with glittering eyes of amusement from a sideglance. "Despite how much I want to let you go and boot you off on your own right now," And the tone of his voice suggested the very opposite, "Really."
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:12 am
Efflo grinned, feeling very pleased with himself.
“You wouldn’t anyway,” he said knowingly, smirking as he turned his face so he could press a quick kiss to the tip of Gabby’s nose. “You love me too much.”
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:20 am
Curse the boil for being so right.
"I do love you." Gabby growled, shying away from Efflo's kiss and letting his wrists go, without releasing the closest hand to him. Instead, he returned to the boils side, and leaned gently against him as they walked. "Too much."
He'd never loved anything, or anyone, more in his entire life. It was entirely ridiculous.
"Now stop teasing me so I can continue to love you without wanting to throw you off of a building."
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:32 am
“I love you too.”
He relented, smiling, content to have Gabby’s hand in his. Even with the building comment, which Efflo chose to ignore. They walked in silence for a while, and it was the pleasant silence of two companions, enjoying each other’s company.
At least it was pleasantly silent, until Efflo ruined it. Maybe he hadn’t totally relented this teasing business… He couldn’t help it, it was fun.
“Are we going to get popcorn? How are you going to hold it and eat it if you’re holding my hand? What if one of us has to… Use the facilities? What if…” He trailed off, trying to think of more pointless questions to fire off. His brow furrowed, and the look on his face was one of intense brainstorming. It was rather comical.
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:35 am
True to form, Gabby would answer each and every question with the equal amount of deadpan he would answer any question, without blinking.
"I have two hands, Efflo. I'll use my free one to eat. And if I have to go, you can just hold my-"
Well, maybe not the exact amount of deadpan.
".. I'm going to have to go. A lot."
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 2:38 am
“Gabriel, we’re not spending, nor consummating, our first date in the bathroom.”
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