[ there really has... thanks to you and pinterest.
the fact that tobari instantly jumps to that makes rafayel feel a little defensive, even if he knows it's completely valid. he's about to interject, but he stops when he hears "kiss." to be honest, he's immediately placated by that alone, but the rest of it...?
he ends up staring at tobari... his mouth agape.
give him a second to recover. ] Really? All of that? You sure, it's not you who has a catch this time? You're not making me go to an exhibition, or give a speech? [ he's even reaching over to feel around tobari's pants to see if he can pull out his smartphone to check that he hasn't been contacting thomas behind his back... trust no one. ]
[ don't just stuff your hand in his pockets when they're walking, hello? he frowns reflexively, even though he's going to once again be way too accommodating and actually find his phone from his back pocket to offer it to rafayel if he wants to see it? truly nothing interesting there... his phone's even on do not disturb today so he doesn't get the temptation to look at work texts.
but at rafayel's surprise, his brow furrows more and his frown deepens... ]
... do I neglect you that much...? No, there's no strings attached.
[ for raf to be so shocked? it's true that tobari's not always immediately so forthcoming with affection but he's like damn, am i a cold lover???? ]
[ the fact that tobari is letting him fish through his phone... he really is like those perfectly portrayed instagram bfs. that said, when rafayel doesn't end up finding anything, he gives up just as easily as he started. you know, even if he does end up tucking tobari's phone back into his own pocket.
at his words, he tilts his head slightly. ]
Hm.... [ he makes a noise like he's really, really thinking about it, before he ends up giving a small huff. ] I'm kidding. More than neglect... [ he'd say it's more like tobari tended to keep him on his toes. he was generous and affectionate in his own way, but he'd also set clear boundaries too. like... no cat dances, damn. ]
Pluuus, I get it if I make you feel shy. [ see what happens when you don't keep him modest... ]
[ HE JUST TAKES TOBARI’S PHONE HOSTAGE. tobari glances over, grumbling momentarily but he doesn’t actually care because he’s not that attached to his phone… raf probably knows his passcode and has free reign to look through it whenever except for a few work chats
but he settles a bit once raf makes it clear he’s just kidding… as needy as raf could be, tobari would’ve felt guilty if his affections were ever doubted. ]
[ the irony is that rafayel is definitely addicted to his phone like an ipad kid, or sylus and his tv. there are probably some nights where it has to be confiscated or he'd get more ideas of what to have tobari do... but, maybe that's tonight's problem. in reality, even if rafayel may sift through tobari's phone, he does try not to do anything to breach his trust. (blocking exes doesn't count, that's for everyone's peace)
funny enough, he thinks tobari worrying is... kind of cute. ]
Okay, cutie. Whatever you say. [ going to give tobari a little push as rafayel tries to get slightly ahead of him again. ]
By the way, you offered all of that, so I'll have a surprise for you too.
[ NOT THE IPAD KID OR GRANDPA SYLUS COMPARISON.... it's fine. tobari's few work chats that he needs to keep private for confidentiality reasons are locked by another passcode so rafayel is welcome to do whatever he wants when looking through it. apparently including blocking exes who tobari has to later unblock in person when they ask him about it. maybe this would be fixed if he stopped giving rafayel his phone but here we are.
tobari's eyes narrow at both the push and the surprise... he's still holding onto rafayel's hand but. ]
though, at tobari's words? ] Excuuuse you, but I definitely give good surprises? [ he says this with his entire chest like this thread didn't start the way it did. still, with the same confidence, he manages to tilt his chin upwards in both an act of defiance and a show of iron will.
[ tobari, thinking about yesterday and how incredibly he endeared he was by rafayel's failed surprise: ]
... I guess I can allow it.
[ it was really cute........... and stupid............ but also he really knows better than to argue with rafayel when he gets this stubborn about something so. only time will tell ]
rafayel purses his lips momentarily as he hears the hesitation in tobari's agreement. but, it's one he quickly accepts. ] I'd complain about that attitude, but I know the mouth talks, but the body [ he leans in close to tobari's ear, almost like they're sharing a secret, and for a moment when they're obscured from view by the trees that line the pathway, he blows air on his skin. ] ... and mind always listen to Rafayel.
[ he is endeared..... except for right now when he's feeling tested. there's a brief, involuntary shudder at the gesture—before he then reaches up to catch rafayel's face with his hand. stop. ]
I can make things harder for you just for fun, if you want.
[ HE'S ALREADY SO CONTRARY, rafayel is tempting fate... but tobari will just pull him closer for a brief kiss—which is again just a precursor to him biting rafayel's bottom lip
[ in how many aus is tobari trying to seduce him? why does he play with fire knowing the lads are intrinsically horny...
a kiss in public... twice in one day. what a treat. rafayel is both stunned, but also wildly into it. when he feels the kiss on his lips, he's already trying to deepen the kiss, only for him to get bit? ow.
yet, why is rafayel smiling? ] Oh, that intense? So you want to play hard to get tonight? Then what should I do...? Be a good boy and chase you?
[ HE DOESN'T EVEN MEAN TO SEDUCE HIM THIS TIME!!!! HIS METHODS OF SCOLDING JUST BACKFIRE HORRIBLY BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST ALSO KINDA SPICY well that's tobari's fault
not rafayel trying to deepen the kiss in public though. calm down ]
You're quick to abandon the easier route of being spoiled...
[ tobari was so willing to just be nice and give rafayel attention since he was behaving but now he's like
[ he's kidding. or, is he? it's true that he just likes everything about tobari, even the part of him that complains. is it weird when even that's precious and kind of cute to him? ]
I'm kidding. If my lover is going to be extraaa generous tonight, how could I say no?
no just kidding, rafayel is just being blind... tobari has so many faults... he really bitches about everything and grumps nonstop even though he actually has so few problems. what is he complaining about. nothing important.
still, he rolls his eyes... he can be difficult, and there will probably be moments he's contrary just because... but in the end, he has no problem being straightforwardly affectionate with his lover ]
Every now and then, you earn a little while of being spoiled.
[ thinks about how rafayel might've left his expedition early but tobari doesn't know this for sure even though he suspects it.......... unintentionally encouraging bad behaviors ]
[ this accusation... but you're right. my mind is warped. i am no longer the same...
is he blind, or is he correct? the thought of being wrong certainly doesn't cross his mind, especially as they still remain hand-in-hand. he does lift his camera up again, and snaps a few more pictures. especially knowing now is the time he can get away with it (truth: he always got away with it).
he even tries to get the angle perfect, enough to include their joined fingers. ]
You better still be saying that tomorrow too.
[ putting the camera back down to try and press his body against tobari's back. just enough to try and help to push him forward as the ascend the next set of wide-set stairs. finally, the end is in sight, and so rafayel can't help but be extra pushy in excitement. ]
[ rafayel really always got away with it… tobari rolls his eyes affectionately when more photos get snapped, but does nothing to stop him or protest… in the end, the photos will probably catch his barely there, impossible to suppress smile over rafayel’s antics ]
Now someone’s getting greedy.
[ and then he’s getting further rushed up the last steps? jeeze ]
And eager.
[ what if he starts walking slower on purpose. what then ]
[ no... now he has to set that picture as his wallpaper. it's already been decided. that said, he's still pushing tobari up diligently. a small laugh as he gets called out. ] Greedy? Eager? You're seeing things.
I just thought you looked a little tired and thought you could use a hand, yeah?
[ picking up the pace like he wasn't pretending to be dying just like ten minutes ago. ]
Once we get there, let's wash up so we can head to the hotsprings right away.
[ tobari, who is thinking about how he probably only barely covered both of their necks with concealer this morning to be presentable since they bit the hell out of each other yesterday: ]
then it clicks, oh. ] This is why you should have just let me win.
[ he probably does have a private room set for them, but he also likes the idea of making trouble for tobari, so. ] Think you're just gonna have to show them off.
Yeah? And here I'm pretty sure you were asking for your punishment yesterday.
[ imagine letting rafayel win... not last night, not ever
but also there's something so irritated in his expression... ]
You're so damn annoying.
[ thinking about how since rafayel bit at tobari's tattoos, there's probably a hickey he couldn't cover with concealer but he just trusts no one's looking that closely to notice the discoloration........ ]
[ the people will just have to think it's a relatively new tattoo, and maybe it's a bad reaction. in theory. or they can tell by the way his boyfriend is clinging to him so blatantly that... it may not be the case at all. it's not his fault that tobari attracts attention...
that said, rafayel still looks proud in the face of tobari's just as obvious irritation. ] Buut, if you're worried, remember I told you I knew a more remote place. The only thing is... we should go at night.
[ listen, considering how many people they've encountered on this path, he could say that ... maybe nothing is gatekept anymore. tourism is a plague. ]
Then there's no complaints, right? [ isn't a hotspring trip all about dipping in several times per trip? ]
[ this is.... killing him. there's a twitch of his brow because tobari isn't necessarily shy, but sometimes his overly thoughtful nature means not wanting to make other people uncomfortable. having such obvious love bites and sinjury marks while also being around his already touchy and needy lover toes that line of pda for him.
but. ]
.... I don't have to care that much. [ mumbles. rafayel seemed excited so. ] If you wanna go in earlier, we can go in earlier. I'll deal with it.
[ sighs and brings up their hands to kiss the back of rafayel's knuckles ]
But I can only give you the attention you want when we're alone, so don't push your luck. So it's up to you when we go.
[ day or night or both... if it's not a private bath then he absolutely won't be breaking his own pda rule.... he refuses to be one of those overly ooey gooey couples (they already toe the line so bad) ]
You make me want to keep you locked up for myself...
[ but, he also wants to put tobari and his desires first. he'd rather show him the beauty of the remote hotspring than keep him locked up in their private room. he feels like tobari would appreciate that more. besides, it was the perfect season for the flower fields along the way, and while it may not be as untraveled and untouched as it once was, he thinks he may still find this second time more beautiful if just for the company.
honestly, they could be vlogging parking lot reviews and he'd still find it memorable and attractive in its own way. ]
We can always wait until it clears out. The higher up we go, and the deeper we stray off path, there might still not be many people there. [ the feel of tobari's lips on his knuckles is a little ticklish and so he gives a small laugh.
besides, maybe the potential for being walked in on in the middle of nature is kind of the charm. (platonic) ]
[ if rafayel wanted to just have a lazy day together at home, they could’ve done that too? but admittedly the draw and call of hot springs and beautiful sights was too strong…
ALSO IS THAT PLATONIC? IN WHAT WAY IS THAT PLATONIC ]
Mm… alright. [ agreeing, but now also fussing ] Make sure you rest if you need it, though. I feel like you didn’t get enough sleep…
[ he'd like to think that despite his complaints, his stamina isn't entirely shot. but, also, tobari woke up earlier??? he also drove them??? ]
New plan. We get to our rooms, wash up, and take it easy before heading out. That way we can catch part of the sunset? [ but, mostly so tobari might be able to get at least 1-2 hours. besides, how does one live without naps? ]
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the fact that tobari instantly jumps to that makes rafayel feel a little defensive, even if he knows it's completely valid. he's about to interject, but he stops when he hears "kiss." to be honest, he's immediately placated by that alone, but the rest of it...?
he ends up staring at tobari... his mouth agape.
give him a second to recover. ] Really? All of that? You sure, it's not you who has a catch this time? You're not making me go to an exhibition, or give a speech? [ he's even reaching over to feel around tobari's pants to see if he can pull out his smartphone to check that he hasn't been contacting thomas behind his back... trust no one. ]
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[ don't just stuff your hand in his pockets when they're walking, hello? he frowns reflexively, even though he's going to once again be way too accommodating and actually find his phone from his back pocket to offer it to rafayel if he wants to see it? truly nothing interesting there... his phone's even on do not disturb today so he doesn't get the temptation to look at work texts.
but at rafayel's surprise, his brow furrows more and his frown deepens... ]
... do I neglect you that much...? No, there's no strings attached.
[ for raf to be so shocked? it's true that tobari's not always immediately so forthcoming with affection but he's like damn, am i a cold lover???? ]
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at his words, he tilts his head slightly. ]
Hm.... [ he makes a noise like he's really, really thinking about it, before he ends up giving a small huff. ] I'm kidding. More than neglect... [ he'd say it's more like tobari tended to keep him on his toes. he was generous and affectionate in his own way, but he'd also set clear boundaries too. like... no cat dances, damn. ]
Pluuus, I get it if I make you feel shy. [ see what happens when you don't keep him modest... ]
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but he settles a bit once raf makes it clear he’s just kidding… as needy as raf could be, tobari would’ve felt guilty if his affections were ever doubted. ]
Shy? Now you’re just making up whatever you want.
[ imagine tobari being shy ]
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funny enough, he thinks tobari worrying is... kind of cute. ]
Okay, cutie. Whatever you say. [ going to give tobari a little push as rafayel tries to get slightly ahead of him again. ]
By the way, you offered all of that, so I'll have a surprise for you too.
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tobari's eyes narrow at both the push and the surprise... he's still holding onto rafayel's hand but. ]
... can I decline.
[ he is so untrusting ]
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though, at tobari's words? ] Excuuuse you, but I definitely give good surprises? [ he says this with his entire chest like this thread didn't start the way it did. still, with the same confidence, he manages to tilt his chin upwards in both an act of defiance and a show of iron will.
he's not giving this up, sorry. ]
I brought something even better than last time.
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... I guess I can allow it.
[ it was really cute........... and stupid............ but also he really knows better than to argue with rafayel when he gets this stubborn about something so. only time will tell ]
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rafayel purses his lips momentarily as he hears the hesitation in tobari's agreement. but, it's one he quickly accepts. ] I'd complain about that attitude, but I know the mouth talks, but the body [ he leans in close to tobari's ear, almost like they're sharing a secret, and for a moment when they're obscured from view by the trees that line the pathway, he blows air on his skin. ] ... and mind always listen to Rafayel.
[ tobari... always making rafayel worse. ]
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I can make things harder for you just for fun, if you want.
[ HE'S ALREADY SO CONTRARY, rafayel is tempting fate... but tobari will just pull him closer for a brief kiss—which is again just a precursor to him biting rafayel's bottom lip
and then letting him go
goodbye ]
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a kiss in public... twice in one day. what a treat. rafayel is both stunned, but also wildly into it. when he feels the kiss on his lips, he's already trying to deepen the kiss, only for him to get bit? ow.
yet, why is rafayel smiling? ] Oh, that intense? So you want to play hard to get tonight? Then what should I do...? Be a good boy and chase you?
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not rafayel trying to deepen the kiss in public though. calm down ]
You're quick to abandon the easier route of being spoiled...
[ tobari was so willing to just be nice and give rafayel attention since he was behaving but now he's like
well
i could also not if that's the preference??? ]
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[ he's kidding. or, is he? it's true that he just likes everything about tobari, even the part of him that complains. is it weird when even that's precious and kind of cute to him? ]
I'm kidding. If my lover is going to be extraaa generous tonight, how could I say no?
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no just kidding, rafayel is just being blind... tobari has so many faults... he really bitches about everything and grumps nonstop even though he actually has so few problems. what is he complaining about. nothing important.
still, he rolls his eyes... he can be difficult, and there will probably be moments he's contrary just because... but in the end, he has no problem being straightforwardly affectionate with his lover ]
Every now and then, you earn a little while of being spoiled.
[ thinks about how rafayel might've left his expedition early but tobari doesn't know this for sure even though he suspects it.......... unintentionally encouraging bad behaviors ]
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is he blind, or is he correct? the thought of being wrong certainly doesn't cross his mind, especially as they still remain hand-in-hand. he does lift his camera up again, and snaps a few more pictures. especially knowing now is the time he can get away with it (truth: he always got away with it).
he even tries to get the angle perfect, enough to include their joined fingers. ]
You better still be saying that tomorrow too.
[ putting the camera back down to try and press his body against tobari's back. just enough to try and help to push him forward as the ascend the next set of wide-set stairs. finally, the end is in sight, and so rafayel can't help but be extra pushy in excitement. ]
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Now someone’s getting greedy.
[ and then he’s getting further rushed up the last steps? jeeze ]
And eager.
[ what if he starts walking slower on purpose. what then ]
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I just thought you looked a little tired and thought you could use a hand, yeah?
[ picking up the pace like he wasn't pretending to be dying just like ten minutes ago. ]
Once we get there, let's wash up so we can head to the hotsprings right away.
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Is if fully communal.
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? he cocks his head to the side?
then it clicks, oh. ] This is why you should have just let me win.
[ he probably does have a private room set for them, but he also likes the idea of making trouble for tobari, so. ] Think you're just gonna have to show them off.
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[ imagine letting rafayel win... not last night, not ever
but also there's something so irritated in his expression... ]
You're so damn annoying.
[ thinking about how since rafayel bit at tobari's tattoos, there's probably a hickey he couldn't cover with concealer but he just trusts no one's looking that closely to notice the discoloration........ ]
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that said, rafayel still looks proud in the face of tobari's just as obvious irritation. ] Buut, if you're worried, remember I told you I knew a more remote place. The only thing is... we should go at night.
[ listen, considering how many people they've encountered on this path, he could say that ... maybe nothing is gatekept anymore. tourism is a plague. ]
Then there's no complaints, right? [ isn't a hotspring trip all about dipping in several times per trip? ]
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but. ]
.... I don't have to care that much. [ mumbles. rafayel seemed excited so. ] If you wanna go in earlier, we can go in earlier. I'll deal with it.
[ sighs and brings up their hands to kiss the back of rafayel's knuckles ]
But I can only give you the attention you want when we're alone, so don't push your luck. So it's up to you when we go.
[ day or night or both... if it's not a private bath then he absolutely won't be breaking his own pda rule.... he refuses to be one of those overly ooey gooey couples (they already toe the line so bad) ]
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You make me want to keep you locked up for myself...
[ but, he also wants to put tobari and his desires first. he'd rather show him the beauty of the remote hotspring than keep him locked up in their private room. he feels like tobari would appreciate that more. besides, it was the perfect season for the flower fields along the way, and while it may not be as untraveled and untouched as it once was, he thinks he may still find this second time more beautiful if just for the company.
honestly, they could be vlogging parking lot reviews and he'd still find it memorable and attractive in its own way. ]
We can always wait until it clears out. The higher up we go, and the deeper we stray off path, there might still not be many people there. [ the feel of tobari's lips on his knuckles is a little ticklish and so he gives a small laugh.
besides, maybe the potential for being walked in on in the middle of nature is kind of the charm. (platonic) ]
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[ if rafayel wanted to just have a lazy day together at home, they could’ve done that too? but admittedly the draw and call of hot springs and beautiful sights was too strong…
ALSO IS THAT PLATONIC? IN WHAT WAY IS THAT PLATONIC ]
Mm… alright. [ agreeing, but now also fussing ] Make sure you rest if you need it, though. I feel like you didn’t get enough sleep…
[ ok hypocrite ]
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... Should you of all people be saying that?
[ he'd like to think that despite his complaints, his stamina isn't entirely shot. but, also, tobari woke up earlier??? he also drove them??? ]
New plan. We get to our rooms, wash up, and take it easy before heading out. That way we can catch part of the sunset? [ but, mostly so tobari might be able to get at least 1-2 hours. besides, how does one live without naps? ]
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