Kiki pulls her head back so she can look at Avery. “I just want to make sure our relationship isn’t just about sex.” She tells him and then sighs. “And I don’t know how to navigate that so I get nervous.”
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero watches Caden with a grin, enjoying the reaction they had gotten out of him. “Precisely.” They chirp triumphantly before stretching to kiss his jaw again. “I knew I could get you to see things my way.”
Kiki can’t help but smile, especially after he pecks her lips. “Am I allowed to stop straddling you now? Or am I stuck here forever?” She asks slyly, eyes dancing with mischief while she softly teases Avery before blushing again. “I, uh, won’t mind staying in your lap if you want, just… the straddling seems a bit much for talking.”
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero leans their head into Caden’s touch. “Your little imp.” They emphasize the possessive part, looking deeply into the jewel-like irises of Caden’s eyes. “Just yours.”
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Teal v-necked T-Shirt with black pants
Avery laughed and grinned. ”Really? I thought it was the perfect position for talking. I like looking up at you,” Avery said. He smiled, and brushed his hand through Kimiko’s hair.
”But we could go back to your room. I seem to have a need to get the chocolate off of me. Unless you want to revisit your idea of liking it off me,” Avery said, fully teasing Kimiko now.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
”Hmm, mine. Yes, I do rather like that,” he said, sliding his hand down the side of Nero’s neck before his fingers curl around the back of their neck. ”Mein kleiner Kobold. My mate.”
Caden tracked Nero’s movement and their reactions to his touch and his words. He pulled Nero in close, using the hold on the back of their neck to do so.
”Mèinn,” he said possessively, using Gaelic to finish before kissing Nero deeply.
Kiki bites her lips before she blurts out the first idea that pops into her head. Climbing off of his lap, she takes another chocolate strawberry and eats it in almost one bite. “We can go to my room.” She finally says after swallowing the treat. “Would you like the last strawberry?”
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero beams up at him, knowing they enjoy being his just as much. They close their eyes as Caden’s hand moves, relishing in the simple touch. When Caden pulls them closer, Nero’s eyes open to look at Caden. A shiver runs up their spine at his Gaelic before Caden closes the distance between them and Nero lets their eyes close again as they kiss him back deeply.
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Teal v-necked T-Shirt with black pants
”Oo, yes please,” Avery grinned. He stood and turned down the volume of the amp before he unplugged and shut everything off.
Avery carefully put Caden's guitar away and returned to his sandwich.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
The kiss held a simple possessive promise of unity for Caden. The word mine repeated over and over in his head, and he would challenge anyone on that fact.
Caden’s hand tangled into the loose hairs on the back of Nero's neck, pulling slightly to tilt their head back. He ran his tongue along Nero's lips before falling off to kiss along their exposed neck. Caden had the urge to bite Nero, but he didn't want to scar them like he had nearly two weeks ago. It had taken all day for Nero to heal from the cut Caden gave Nero when they initiated the binding ceremony. The only scar Caden would be fine seeing on Nero that they received from him would be his mark, indicating that Nero was his mate.
Instead of biting, Caden satisfied his need by sucking on a spot below Nero's collarbone before he pulled back and released Nero from his hold. Caden slid a finger up Nero's chest to their chin and tilted their head back to look at him.
”Ich gehöre dir und du gehörst mir, bis ich diese Erde verlasse. Dann werde ich dich wiederfinden, um dich zurückzugewinnen.”
I am yours and you are mine until I leave this earth. Then I will find you again to win you back.
Smiling, Kiki eats the remaining strawberries not covered in chocolate before gathering up the dishes in a neat pile, the only remaining one being the plate that held the last chocolate strawberry. Looking down, Kiki tries licking her thumb to get the chocolate out of her jeans. “Next time, I’m going to eat the strawberry over a plate.” She declares.
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero feels rather breathless after their kiss and squirms as much as they can while Caden attacks their neck. They sigh as he finds a spot and sucks on it before Caden lets them out of his grasp. With a goofy happy smile, Nero looks at Caden while he lifts their head. The smile widens at Caden’s words.
“Du bist mein Ein und Alles Und ich werde dich unendlich lieben.” Nero says in reply, a light blush coloring their cheeks.
You are my everything and I will love you endlessly
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Teal v-necked T-Shirt with black pants
Avert picked up the plate with the chocolate-covered strawberry on it, and chuckled.
"That would be the best," Avery agreed. "Should we do a load of laundry? The staff likely haven't done anything with having the weekend off." Avery bit into the strawberry and nodded appreciatively before he finished the other half and set the empty plate on the trolley. He grabbed the last two triangles of his sandwich and added that plate as well.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
Caden smiled crookedly, his eyes shifting between theirs before taking in their face and lips. "I thank my ancestors every day for leading me to you," he said before kissing Nero again.
It was a shorter kiss but just as meaningful to Caden. This time when he pulled away, Caden turned his head to eye the other plate of chocolate mousse. "Would you mind passing that to me, my little imp?"
“Oh, I didn’t even think of that. Which would you like; laundry or dishes?” She asks, remembering all the things she had left in the sink on her last trip down to the kitchen. “Or I guess we could do both together if you’d rather.” Kiki adds, realizing she was splitting them up just after Avery had pointed she had been avoiding being near him.
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero’s eyes crinkle in a big smile after Caden kisses them again. Following Caden’s eye line, they smirk before moving to grab the plate and another plate of the mandarin mousse. “I can’t believe I never noticed your sweet tooth before.” They say while handing Caden his dessert. Resuming their previous position, Nero leans back against Caden’s chest and digs into their cake.
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Teal v-necked T-Shirt with black pants
"Well, we should change first and then I can get the laundry started while you start the dishes, then I can come help you finish," he compromised, eating the last of his sandwich with a satisfied hum.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
"So heartbreaking," Caden teased. He held the plate in one hand and speared a piece of the cake before he ate it happily. "Mmm, every bite is better than the last," he declared.
Kiki nods, softly laughing at herself about forgetting to change. The chocolate on her clothes was limited to just her pants at least, so it’ll be easy for her to change. “Right, change first.” She looks over at Avery, smiling that he enjoyed the sandwich. “Do you want to grab some clothes to put in my room?” She asks.
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero pokes Caden in the side, giving him a playful glare for his teasing. With a smirk, they steal a bite of his cake with their fork and eat it. “Mmm, you’re right, it is.” Nero breaks out in a grin once they swallow before they offer a bite of their cake to him as a peace offering.
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Teal v-necked T-Shirt with black pants
Avery chuckled. "Yes, dear. I will go gather some clothes to put in your room. Did you clean a drawer out for me at least or do I get a sneak peek at what's in the lingerie drawer?" Avery winked before dashing out the door to avoid getting hit.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
Caden gasped and looked stricken as he stared at the missing piece of cake Nero took from them. He looked from the cake to the peace offering Nero offered and then their lips. He leaned and kissed Nero, licking the chocolate from their lips.
"Even better," he said before taking the offered piece from Nero's fork.
Kiki flushes, but Avery runs away before she can even react any other way. She flips him the bird, or rather the doorframe he escaped through. “You wish!” She shouts after him before heading to her room to change into some shorts and clear out a drawer for Avery… It turns out to be her underwear drawer, but she’ll keep that information to herself. She heads back to the music room to grab the trolley and head for the kitchen.
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero giggles at Caden’s reaction, unable to help themselves. When Caden leans in, Nero’s afraid he’ll tickle them again and freezes. After he licks the chocolate off of their lips, Nero stays kind of frozen but face covered in blush, caught way off guard.
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Black Loungewear
Avery's laugh can be heard throughout the house as he disappears to the opposite end. He changed out of his clothes relatively quickly, a grin plastered on his face. The linen charcoal pants he pulled on were lose but they kept him cool, while the long sleeved top sat more snuggly but was still comfortable. Avery slipped on some burk sandals, and pushed the sleeves of his long sleeve up over his elbows before he grabbed a pile of clothes to take to Kimiko's room.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
After Caden eats his piece from Nero's fork he returned to his cake. After another bite of cake, Caden glanced at Nero who was suddenly uncharacteristically silent.
"Nero?" Caden asked, worry etched into his face despite the seeing the blush on their face.
Kiki meets Avery on her way to the lift, taking note of his arm full of clothes with a smile. “I cleared out the top drawer of my dresser for you.” She lets him know as she pushes the trolley.
Her eyes sweep over Avery’s outfit and she can’t help noticing how tight his top fit. Or just how comfortable but elegant he looked. Meanwhile, Kiki was just wearing some random short shorts with her tank top from earlier.
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero blinks and looks at Caden. “Huh? Sorry, what were you saying?” They ask, the sound of rushing blood no longer in their ears now. A twinge of blush still colors the top of their ears and they use their now empty fork to grab a bite of their own cake.
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Black Loungewear
Avery smirked, and kissed Kiki's cheek as they passed each other in the hallway. "Was it the underwear drawer?" he asked curiously. He looked behind him while he asked her, noticing how short her shorts were and stared at her ass in appreciation before he focused on walking.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
Caden broke into a grin, the worry disappearing from his face once he realized that he had stunned Nero into speechlessness as well as forgetfulness.
"Twice in one day. That's definitely a new record," Caden determined.
Kiki turns to glare at Avery. “N-no! Perv!” She says before turning back around and continues on her way to the lift. Her pink ears give her away though. The elevator doors open quickly though and she scrambles inside of it with the trolley, grateful to get away from Avery sooner than later.
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero frowns, creasing their brow as Caden grins at them. “Oh, shut it.” They grumble, stuffing their face with cake so they didn’t have to talk. Caden is being dangerously charming tonight. Nero never thought the man could even get more charming and attractive, but here they are.
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Black Loungewear
Avery grinned, holding back another laugh and walked into her room. He set his clothes on her bed before he walked into the bathroom and plugged the tub. Avery rummaged around until he found bubble bath and added some to the water as it started to fill the tub. Then he walked back into Kimiko's bedroom to put his clothes away on the correct drawer.
He slid the drawer closed and glanced around her room, and couldn't help the smile that crossed his face. It was such a simple thing, having a drawer in his girlfriend's room, but it had Avery feeling hopeful about their relationship.
Avery wandered back into the bathroom to check the temperature of the bathwater. He managed to find a few candles and lit those as well for Kimiko. Hopefully Kiki would think his delay was just from him gathering dirty laundry. Once the tub was three quarters fill, Avery shut off the water and closed the bathroom door. He slipped back into the music room to retrieve his knife before heading downstairs to get the laundry started.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
Caden laughed and set his plate aside in favour for more champagne. "I love you, too."
Kiki’s about half-way done with the dishes, letting the hand wash items soak a bit as she plays Tetris with the dishwasher. When she starts wiping down the stove and counters, she spots Avery walking by from her peripheral vision. She stops what she’s doing to creep behind Avery as silently as possible.
Nero
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills: Fit: Dark Grey Sleep Shirt
Nero sticks out their tongue at Caden but grins at the simple words. They finish their cake and set their plate aside, leaning back fully onto Caden now as they close their eyes. They hum some of the notes from the piano Caden played for them the other week.
Location: Caden’s House – Chicago, IL Skills: Fit: Black Loungewear
Avery made his way into the laundry room and started gathering piles, separating whites from darks. Surprisingly, most of the clothing is dark or coloured, so Avery only has one full load and a half load.
He shoved the darks into the washer and added some detergent.
Caden
Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel – New York City, New York Skills:
Caden wrapped his free arm around Nero after they laid back against him. His hand rested on their stomach, and he smiled as he recognized the song Nero started to hum. Caden shut his own eyes and simply enjoyed the moment with his little imp.
