[ it really is so unsexy....... but it is also so, so funny ]
Wow... Only once a week—how am I going to survive?
[ so dryly... he's not going to comment on if food is being withheld he probably won't make it through more than three days?
but it's a little funny for rafayel to run his mouth even while giving his affections—tobari can't help but sigh with the series of kisses that come, willing to at least humor rafayel with a slight arch in his back to try to follow the physical contact. tobari's leg comes up to hook around rafayel's hip as if to encourage and keep him close, still demanding.
it's just... tobari also can't help how affectionate and fond he feels... rafayel's reddened ears and embarrassment are so cute... even if his roleplay is ridiculous... it's true that there was something a little desperate to tobari's insistence on closing the physical distance between them—when hitting an emotion barrier, he found himself wanting to shrink that feeling of separation even just a little. he's not sure if this is entirely successful, but it is making him extremely soft as his boyfriend fumbles seducing him.
hence why he'll lift his head just enough to kiss the top of rafayel's hair before relaxing back down against the bed. breaking any attempt at (an already half-assed) roleplay for a second: ] Love you. Idiot.
[ not him applying logic!!!! to his attempt to be kinky!!!
rafayel makes a slight groan, mostly in exasperation. he really would turn this all upside down? he would pout if he wasn't already determined to seduce tobari until he couldn't take it anymore (delusion). but, as he thought, tobari is good at keeping a certain composure about him.
he doesn't think for a minute it's because his own approach is absolutely ridiculous. when tobari wraps his legs behind him, he can't help but feel like control was swiftly leaving him. it's crazy to think he wasn't the one annoyingly instigating tonight. he's about to slip his head out from tobari's arms, so he can move him around a little, but he stops mid-way when he feels the kiss to the top of his head.
he falls completely silently, and he's still for a good moment or two, before— ] ... That's cheating.
[ when he looks back up at tobari, his eyes look a little moist. but, he can't help but feel emotional. ] I really meant what I said earlier. I'm never going to let you go. [ he gently pulls tobari's chin up slightly, just enough to slot their lips together in another heated kiss.
he'd give tobari everything. his devotion. even the sea god's heart. ]
[ insane kink attempt i think about how tobari probably put rafayel in charge of coming up with the safe word and it's inevitably something ridiculous
yes... it is that he is good at keeping his composure... and not that this roleplay is really something else. but it's fine, because rafayel is making up for it by once again being the cutest person to exist. it's not an understatement to suggest that tobari is so uniquely adoring to him. he's unfriendly with most people by default, but over time, he's just ended up more and more absolutely enamored with rafayel. even when he's being absurd. if anything, that is part of the whole package.
so tobari meets him for that kiss, deepening it automatically and this is what pulls a pleased noise from him, both soft and wanting. who would've thought that he'd be more into intimacy than (checks notes) prisoner rp? he follows it up with a second kiss, third, fourth, until they start to blur together.
when he does finally pull back, he lets his nose affectionately brush against rafayel's cheek. a little nuzzle. ]
Good. I'm yours and you're mine. Simple as that.
[ okay rafayel can go back to his insane rp and we can ftb now to get to murder ]
[ HELP... the safe word being hawaii's state fish humuhumunukunukuapua'a...
can anyone but rafayel use it then
the series of kisses leave him feeling a little heady. he feels like he's drowning in tobari, and all his perceptions can't help but hone in on every single thing about him. the cadence of his words, the pace of his breathing, and even his taste on the tip of his tongue. he doesn't know how many times they've kissed, before they finally separate.
that said, it's hard for him to continue roleplaying like this, and so he ends up untying one of tobari's wrists, and instead ties the other end to his. he looks down at their connected hands, and can't help but smile.
...
though, that means the next day, he's definitely not waking up until noon. he's probably still fast asleep even if tobari wakes up, but since they're tied together, he won't let tobari leave without him. 👉👈 ]
[ NOT THE HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUAPUA'A.......... it's fine they probably don't do anything intense enough to actually require a safe word but when rafayel fake protests all the time, tobari thought it made sense to have one....
this is insane who the hell had to use their left hand all night. IS RAFAYEL AMBIDEXTROUS? how is this still so fucking funny
WELL. tobari probably does keep rafayel awake late into the night, one way or another. as close as he could keep him, he intended to take his time until he could answer some of that dissatisfaction that had been building up. it's easier to handle worries about his boyfriend being cryptic when the goal was to eliminate room for any extraneous thoughts... all he wanted was to have him in any way, or every way, that he could.
even if now he's been trapped in bed for the better part of two, almost three hours.... he really woke up naturally around 9 and has been stuck here because he thought he could wait for rafayel to wake up... it occurs to him to undo the tie but what if rafayel finally wakes up when tobari is gone and throws a fit about being abandoned??????? annoying
impatience has won out though and he's decided this fish has gotten enough sleep. so he'll turn off and leave alternating little kisses and light nips along the line of his neck and shoulders.... get up already ♥ (affectionate) (derogatory) ]
[ tobari is right... but, also rafayel would let him do anything he wanted. freak behavior
STOP!!! to be honest, i swear there is a post on certain lis potentially being ambidextrous, but rafayel is not one of them. the roleplaying gets worse... how many times did tobari have to break character to laugh.
that said, after causing them both so much internal strife, it's kind of funny how rafayel sleeps peacefully beside tobari. he stirs occasionally, trying to reach out to tobari's warmth on instinct. even now, his eyes flutter open just slightly, just in time to feel the feathery light touches on his skin. it tickles and so he lets out a quiet whine as he tries to move his hand away, but he can't. he struggles for a bit, before mummering nonsense under his breath about birds invading his dreams and— ]
No... stop harassing me... This food isn't yours. [ but, now half-awake, he's looking at tobari, before...
he's already sliding out of bed to try and grab tobari water. he really thinks tobari woke him up out of thirst. ]
[ not more roleplaying... tobari absolutely broke character multiple times to laugh.
he's also pretty close to laughing now as he watches rafayel try to fucking free his hand from his own insane decision to tie them together. stupid (fond). rafayel tries to get out of bed but tobari is still thinking about how they're literally bound, so he'll reach out to snake his arm around rafayel's waist before he gets very far out of bed at all to pull him back before tobari is forced to follow him anyway. he manhandles him so that raf is back on the mattress, tobari hovering over him and giving him another kiss on the mouth to properly wake him up. he'll bring their joined hands up and pin raf's hand against the bed just so he can't be dragged around like a dog on a leash anymore... ]
Morning, Sleeping Beauty.
Can you let me at least untie us first before you go off somewhere?
it takes him a moment to realize why his body isn't obeying him. all the more when he feels the weight of his body shift from tobari yoinking him back towards the bed. he falls back to the mattress with no grace at all, and he blinks back up at tobari who is right there as soon as really comes to. he's about to say good morning, before he's interrupted by the sudden kiss. but, he's not complaining.
once the initial confusion dies out he looks back up to their joined hands, and looks back at tobari. ] Do you think you can handle your fishie more gently in the morning? [ but, he's already turning his head to place a kiss on tobari's wrist.
as for untying... he's going to be stubborn just a second or two longer. ]
[ in what universe is he supposed to take rafayel threatening to whip him seriously ]
Maybe if he didn't keep me waiting for a few hours already...
[ well, that's tobari's fault for not waking him up? but tobari also can't help the way his expression melts into something a bit fonder at both rafayel's slow processing and the little kiss that he's given... he'll rest some of his weight against rafayel, distracted from his mission of getting up, and settle for catching his mouth in another softer kiss ]
Gentle like that? Or like this?
[ interlacing their fingers on their joined hand, shifting enough so that he can press a kiss to rafayel's forehead instead. he thinks it's fine to be a little indulgent on their vacation morning in together... ]
[ there's a lazy smile that spreads across his lips at that. oops.
the only plans they had was for the evening, and yet he can't help but feel a bit responsible for holding tobari hostage for a good part of the morning. he knows tobari could have spent it taking in the sights from their balcony, or just relaxing in the living room, even when paintings and art cover every inch of it.
he shakes the thoughts of his head though when tobari gradually comes in for a kiss. it's soft and gentle... just like him. it evokes a certain brand of affection he's sure only tobari could manage to squeeze out of him. ] You didn't even let me finish. [ he says as he also turns back to bite down on tobari's wrist this time.
soon, with his teeth, he grabs the end of the tie and begins trying to unknot it. he gets though half of the knot, before giving a small huff. ] But, if you don't want to spend the rest of the afternoon in bed too, you should stop now.
tobari tilts his head and there is an active weighing of his options. he wanted to get out of bed because he can only do so much scrolling on his phone before he wants to get up... but now if rafayel is awake, maybe there's less of an immediate need to start the day?
so instead he just makes himself comfortable on top of him, pressing a series of kisses along the marks that he made the night before—dotting along the line of rafayel's neck, his collarbone, his shoulder ]
Do we have somewhere to be? [ if not, he's fine just lingering here a bit longer... so i guess he isn't stopping ] I thought that I wanted to get the day started and let you sleep in... but now I'm wondering if I was just feeling a bit lonely being awake by myself.
[ sometimes... he is sweet on purpose. it's rare, but there's something a sleepy morning in with his lover that makes sentiments like this just a bit easier to say ]
he likes the way tobari is trailing over the marks from last night. it felt not unlike the way a painter would scrutinize their own brush strokes. it tickles just a little, and so he gives a small, airy sort of laugh as he finishes pulling off the rest of the tie. it took some effort from him (because he insisted on trying to be seductive... this is embarrassing), and so he lays back, already tired. just enjoying the weight of tobari's body, as if it were his security blanket. ]
Mm, no. We don't. We can grab food nearby, or we can order takeout. That way we can take it easy, before tonight. [ he strokes tobari's hair, now with his hand freed. while he can finally use his right hand now, he can't deny it does feel a bit emptier. they both are prone to loneliness, it looks like.
but, tobari is being... so soft. ] Stop. If you're this cute, I might have to start leaving you lonely more often. [ jk, he could never... while absence might make the heart grow fonder for some, rafayel would argue his emotions are already too much for himself to handle as it is. ]
[ he really used his teeth to do that... it's fine. tobari at least thinks the effort was endearing even if he's like 'that was inefficient' LKAEFLKF
tobari's hair is probably free of whatever style it got put in the night before, all unruly and long, and he closes his eyes briefly as he just enjoys the feeling of rafayel's touch. he hums faintly at the plan for the day, deciding he's fine with anything. vacation is rare for him and normally he'd like to be up and about a bit more, but here he finds himself warring between his curiosity about where rafayel grew up and just wanting to stay closer to the person in question as much as possible
so he settles that wish of his by simply leaning in to press another lazy kiss to rafayel's mouth as if banishing any thoughts of being so mean to him? what has tobari ever done to deserve this? it is not like he is so constantly mean and bullying to rafayel all the time? ]
Hmm, no, I don't think I'll allow for that. I'll just catch your attention again when I want it.
[ he is not the type to wait to claim the attention he wants... even now, he just experimentally flexes his fingers when his hand is freed to let his palm just rest over rafayel's chest as if seeking out his heartbeat ]
But we can get up whenever you want. [ he says before kissing rafayel again. ok. ]
[ STOP THINKING IT'S INEFFICIENT!!! sexiness (debatable) isn't always what makes sense
either way, he likes it when tobari's hair is down like this. it feels... like a sight that's reserved just for him. you'd think a night of intimacy would have just as easily driven the same point home, and yet... rafayel can't help but feel insecure at times.
... and yet, here he is. acting up. pretending like he could ever truly leave tobari alone, when he'd live under his skin if he could. ] Oh? You sound confident. [ but feeling tobari's hand on his chest, he closes his eyes, just enjoying the warmth for a few seconds, before looking back up at tobari. he grabs the back of his head and gives him a clumsy kiss right back. ] You should be, though. I heard that a certain fishie can't get enough of you.
[ that said, he does tilt his head towards the door, saying they should get up.
... this is mostly for himself. he isn't sure he can hold back, and at the same time, he feels like he should focus on tonight.
... and he still has to get tobari his cup of water. ]
[ it can be sexy(?) AND inefficient... but it's true that tobari probably only ever lets his hair down when he's at home. otherwise it's styled or pinned up...
though it's funny how rafayel suggesting that they get up is just another indicator to him that something's off? he doesn't want to stay wrapped up in each other for a few more hours when tobari's not the one nagging about missing meals or lazing about all day...? so tobari looks briefly surprised, a frown briefly pulling at his lips - the only flash of disappointment he'll show - before he presses a kiss to rafayel's cheek. hmph. ]
Mm... sounds liked mixed signals to me, Raf. [ can't get enough of him but??? suggesting they get up??? well, he'll at least tease about it so he doesn't actually sound too put out: ] I'll remember this next time I feel like being sweet to you.
[ next vacation he's starting their itinerary before noon everyday so they can't stay in bed like this
honestly, the fact that he's coming across that way doesn't even cross his mind. as far as he knows, he's just being a good, diligent boyfriend. in reality, tobari probably does know him a little too well. in the same breath, he does catch onto that brief glimpse of something on tobari's face, and he just sort of smiles weakly at it.
he pretends not to notice, if just to spare them both the grief. rafayel isn't exactly ready to be called out, either. except, huh? wait? ] ... Don't you think that's a bit harsh? [ reaching over to try and grab his cheek. except, he falls a bit short when tobari is already shifting to get up...
and rafayel can't help but to feel a bit emptier, even when it's his own suggestion.
he shakes it off, and he's already walking towards the kitchen. he comes back... with the cup of water. ]
Drink carefully. [ even at a time like this, rafayel would probably be clingier, but he's being good and just holding the cup out towards him. ]
I didn't even ask for this. [ he needs to point that out. he has to. at no point did he indicate that he was thirsty. but he does reach out to take it from rafayel, sipping at it as he also takes the opportunity to gather his thoughts some more... he'll only finish half the glass before handing the rest back to rafayel to drink ]
—You have something you need to take care of?
[ rafayel said that they can just relax and get food and then spend the rest of the afternoon chilling but... ???? there's that odd feeling again that's putting tobari ill at ease ]
You have to stay hydrated. [ the fact that he was so firm on doing this while it being so completely unpromoted... he does end up drinking what remains in the cup before placing it at the nearest bedside table.
at tobari's words, he tilts his head, before shaking it. ] No, but I just thought you wouldn't want to waste an opportunity to do something while traveling. I also thought I should take your clothes out and iron it out a little while we still had time.
[ he can tell tobari feels uneasy, and so he holds his hand out to him. ]
[ he does feel uneasy! it's not like rafayel's ever failed to be considerate of him, but for some reason it feels like his mind is ever so slightly elsewhere too. he looks dubious for a second longer, tilting his head like confused dog... but he'll accept the hand when it comes
and his free one will reach out to pinch rafayel's nose annoyingly like honking a clown nose ]
Just tell me if there's anything I can do to help.
[ that's all. and then he'll move to actually properly stand, stretching out as he does ]
[ not the confused dog... why is he so cute. rafayel can't help but to find the display a little adorable in spite of tobari likely being very serious about this. but, he also thinks the part of him that doesn't ask in fear of spooking him ... is also incredibly endearing. he isn't used to his feelings being the priority, and it likely shows. ]
— hey. [ except, it's short lived, he sees? he scrunches his face a little as he instinctively ducks his head away. ]
Well, for that, yeah... you should be the one getting us breakfast. Jeez.
[ in contrast, he does end up still squeezing his hand, before placing a tiny kiss on the back of it. ]
[ rafayel's feelings are always tobari's priority... for better or worse! he just huffs out a breath, endeared, before bringing his hands up to cup rafayel's cheeks and leaning up to give him a brief kiss. ]
Yeah, yeah. Enough of your complaints.
[ there'll be a mountain of them no matter what tobari does... he'll go to their bags so he can find something comfy and reasonable to wear for the rest of the day before they go somewhere fancy and stuffy at night. the way that even tobari's comfy outfit probably has a lot of flowing fabric and bold colors. peacock behavior. while he's going through his stuff, he'll bring out the white clothes that rafayel got and put them aside for him for easy access to iron later... ]
You can sleep in some more if you want. I can get back to cleaning out some more of the art here after brunch.
[ in turn, rafayel can't help but focus on tobari. it's enough where sometimes he feels like he loses sight of everything— his concept of time, the outside world, and even what he's actually here for. except, that was also impossible. not when they're in this apartment, at least.
in spite of these feelings, he does manage to crack a small smile back.
he watches as tobari chooses an outfit for today, and head towards the door. his peacock behavior is sooooo cute. but, rafayel isn't sure why this sight of tobari leaving unsettles him for a moment, but it does. so he can't help but walk over to him and pull him into a hug. he then slowly releases his hold on him, and gives a nod. ]
I think we made a lot of progress, so don't worry about it. I'll also have your suit all nice and ready for tonight.
[ not the return of clinginess… tobari lets himself get caught into a hug and he grumbles half heartedly the way that he always does when rafayel interrupts him from something… but he still sighs and returns the hug. also as always. this strange mood really does feel like the ebb and flow of the ocean, the push and pull of the waves, and he supposes the best thing he can do now for rafayel is to be steady. it’d be more of a mess if they both got caught up in their feelings…
so tobari also reaches up to hold raf’s face again, thumbs brushing against his cheeks gently ]
Sure. I’ll be back soon. You can come with me if you want, but it’s not a two person job.
[ but if there’s no further protests, he’s headed out to go get food for them both to bring back ]
[ the fact that tobari acts so casual with it is... actually incredibly reassuring. if he had also acted emotionally, he's sure he might felt receded further. at least until later tonight. for now, he can at least put up the illusion that they're simply here to attend an event tonight. where nothing is awry, and where they're nothing more than a normal couple on a trip.
it's probably in the same way, rafayel has avoided voicing his concern to the smell of ash and soot that occasionally clings to tobari. a distinct, almost chemical scent that clings to the nose. he quiets for just a second before simply leaning his head into the touch. ] I just wanted to say I really, really like you.
[ ... ] So, don't don't forget the yogurt.
[ he smiles and pats his back, before he watches him head out.
when tobari returns, it does look like rafayel got a decent amount done. some boxes moved out of the way. others put away on the shelves, and tobari's clothes, neatly ironed. rafayel's own suit also remains hung up in the wardrobe. maybe he is manically efficient when he has to be...
while rafayel looks a bit a mess with paint on his perfectly white clothes as he's seen dozing off on a chair with a sketchbook over his face to block out the sun. ]
[ rafayel is… cute. tobari rolls his eyes fondly at the words, but ultimately leaves even though there is always the inherent temptation to stay with rafayel just a bit longer. he will be responsible.
he comes back with their food, damn they really eat a lot on these threads i guess that’s a result of tobari refusing to let rafayel skip a meal ALSNSKKSKS but!! he’s impressed at the effort… he puts their food down at the table but then he’ll go to wake up rafayel, even if he feels just a little bit bad doing it this time. to buy him a few seconds, tobari will lift the sketchbook and take a peek at what he was working on… if there was anything…
and then after he will see if he can just kiss rafayel into waking up again. gentler than the urge he has sometimes to pinch him awake but that’s just cuteness aggression ]
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Wow... Only once a week—how am I going to survive?
[ so dryly... he's not going to comment on if food is being withheld he probably won't make it through more than three days?
but it's a little funny for rafayel to run his mouth even while giving his affections—tobari can't help but sigh with the series of kisses that come, willing to at least humor rafayel with a slight arch in his back to try to follow the physical contact. tobari's leg comes up to hook around rafayel's hip as if to encourage and keep him close, still demanding.
it's just... tobari also can't help how affectionate and fond he feels... rafayel's reddened ears and embarrassment are so cute... even if his roleplay is ridiculous... it's true that there was something a little desperate to tobari's insistence on closing the physical distance between them—when hitting an emotion barrier, he found himself wanting to shrink that feeling of separation even just a little. he's not sure if this is entirely successful, but it is making him extremely soft as his boyfriend fumbles seducing him.
hence why he'll lift his head just enough to kiss the top of rafayel's hair before relaxing back down against the bed. breaking any attempt at (an already half-assed) roleplay for a second: ] Love you. Idiot.
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rafayel makes a slight groan, mostly in exasperation. he really would turn this all upside down? he would pout if he wasn't already determined to seduce tobari until he couldn't take it anymore (delusion). but, as he thought, tobari is good at keeping a certain composure about him.
he doesn't think for a minute it's because his own approach is absolutely ridiculous. when tobari wraps his legs behind him, he can't help but feel like control was swiftly leaving him. it's crazy to think he wasn't the one annoyingly instigating tonight. he's about to slip his head out from tobari's arms, so he can move him around a little, but he stops mid-way when he feels the kiss to the top of his head.
he falls completely silently, and he's still for a good moment or two, before— ] ... That's cheating.
[ when he looks back up at tobari, his eyes look a little moist. but, he can't help but feel emotional. ] I really meant what I said earlier. I'm never going to let you go. [ he gently pulls tobari's chin up slightly, just enough to slot their lips together in another heated kiss.
he'd give tobari everything. his devotion. even the sea god's heart. ]
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yes... it is that he is good at keeping his composure... and not that this roleplay is really something else. but it's fine, because rafayel is making up for it by once again being the cutest person to exist. it's not an understatement to suggest that tobari is so uniquely adoring to him. he's unfriendly with most people by default, but over time, he's just ended up more and more absolutely enamored with rafayel. even when he's being absurd. if anything, that is part of the whole package.
so tobari meets him for that kiss, deepening it automatically and this is what pulls a pleased noise from him, both soft and wanting. who would've thought that he'd be more into intimacy than (checks notes) prisoner rp? he follows it up with a second kiss, third, fourth, until they start to blur together.
when he does finally pull back, he lets his nose affectionately brush against rafayel's cheek. a little nuzzle. ]
Good. I'm yours and you're mine. Simple as that.
[ okay rafayel can go back to his insane rp and we can ftb now to get to murder ]
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can anyone but rafayel use it then
the series of kisses leave him feeling a little heady. he feels like he's drowning in tobari, and all his perceptions can't help but hone in on every single thing about him. the cadence of his words, the pace of his breathing, and even his taste on the tip of his tongue. he doesn't know how many times they've kissed, before they finally separate.
that said, it's hard for him to continue roleplaying like this, and so he ends up untying one of tobari's wrists, and instead ties the other end to his. he looks down at their connected hands, and can't help but smile.
...
though, that means the next day, he's definitely not waking up until noon. he's probably still fast asleep even if tobari wakes up, but since they're tied together, he won't let tobari leave without him. 👉👈 ]
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this is insane who the hell had to use their left hand all night. IS RAFAYEL AMBIDEXTROUS? how is this still so fucking funny
WELL. tobari probably does keep rafayel awake late into the night, one way or another. as close as he could keep him, he intended to take his time until he could answer some of that dissatisfaction that had been building up. it's easier to handle worries about his boyfriend being cryptic when the goal was to eliminate room for any extraneous thoughts... all he wanted was to have him in any way, or every way, that he could.
even if now he's been trapped in bed for the better part of two, almost three hours.... he really woke up naturally around 9 and has been stuck here because he thought he could wait for rafayel to wake up... it occurs to him to undo the tie but what if rafayel finally wakes up when tobari is gone and throws a fit about being abandoned??????? annoying
impatience has won out though and he's decided this fish has gotten enough sleep. so he'll turn off and leave alternating little kisses and light nips along the line of his neck and shoulders.... get up already ♥ (affectionate) (derogatory) ]
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STOP!!! to be honest, i swear there is a post on certain lis potentially being ambidextrous, but rafayel is not one of them. the roleplaying gets worse... how many times did tobari have to break character to laugh.
that said, after causing them both so much internal strife, it's kind of funny how rafayel sleeps peacefully beside tobari. he stirs occasionally, trying to reach out to tobari's warmth on instinct. even now, his eyes flutter open just slightly, just in time to feel the feathery light touches on his skin. it tickles and so he lets out a quiet whine as he tries to move his hand away, but he can't. he struggles for a bit, before mummering nonsense under his breath about birds invading his dreams and— ]
No... stop harassing me... This food isn't yours. [ but, now half-awake, he's looking at tobari, before...
he's already sliding out of bed to try and grab tobari water. he really thinks tobari woke him up out of thirst. ]
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he's also pretty close to laughing now as he watches rafayel try to fucking free his hand from his own insane decision to tie them together. stupid (fond). rafayel tries to get out of bed but tobari is still thinking about how they're literally bound, so he'll reach out to snake his arm around rafayel's waist before he gets very far out of bed at all to pull him back before tobari is forced to follow him anyway. he manhandles him so that raf is back on the mattress, tobari hovering over him and giving him another kiss on the mouth to properly wake him up. he'll bring their joined hands up and pin raf's hand against the bed just so he can't be dragged around like a dog on a leash anymore... ]
Morning, Sleeping Beauty.
Can you let me at least untie us first before you go off somewhere?
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it takes him a moment to realize why his body isn't obeying him. all the more when he feels the weight of his body shift from tobari yoinking him back towards the bed. he falls back to the mattress with no grace at all, and he blinks back up at tobari who is right there as soon as really comes to. he's about to say good morning, before he's interrupted by the sudden kiss. but, he's not complaining.
once the initial confusion dies out he looks back up to their joined hands, and looks back at tobari. ] Do you think you can handle your fishie more gently in the morning? [ but, he's already turning his head to place a kiss on tobari's wrist.
as for untying... he's going to be stubborn just a second or two longer. ]
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Maybe if he didn't keep me waiting for a few hours already...
[ well, that's tobari's fault for not waking him up? but tobari also can't help the way his expression melts into something a bit fonder at both rafayel's slow processing and the little kiss that he's given... he'll rest some of his weight against rafayel, distracted from his mission of getting up, and settle for catching his mouth in another softer kiss ]
Gentle like that? Or like this?
[ interlacing their fingers on their joined hand, shifting enough so that he can press a kiss to rafayel's forehead instead. he thinks it's fine to be a little indulgent on their vacation morning in together... ]
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the only plans they had was for the evening, and yet he can't help but feel a bit responsible for holding tobari hostage for a good part of the morning. he knows tobari could have spent it taking in the sights from their balcony, or just relaxing in the living room, even when paintings and art cover every inch of it.
he shakes the thoughts of his head though when tobari gradually comes in for a kiss. it's soft and gentle... just like him. it evokes a certain brand of affection he's sure only tobari could manage to squeeze out of him. ] You didn't even let me finish. [ he says as he also turns back to bite down on tobari's wrist this time.
soon, with his teeth, he grabs the end of the tie and begins trying to unknot it. he gets though half of the knot, before giving a small huff. ] But, if you don't want to spend the rest of the afternoon in bed too, you should stop now.
[ says rafayel who is also still playing. ]
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tobari tilts his head and there is an active weighing of his options. he wanted to get out of bed because he can only do so much scrolling on his phone before he wants to get up... but now if rafayel is awake, maybe there's less of an immediate need to start the day?
so instead he just makes himself comfortable on top of him, pressing a series of kisses along the marks that he made the night before—dotting along the line of rafayel's neck, his collarbone, his shoulder ]
Do we have somewhere to be? [ if not, he's fine just lingering here a bit longer... so i guess he isn't stopping ] I thought that I wanted to get the day started and let you sleep in... but now I'm wondering if I was just feeling a bit lonely being awake by myself.
[ sometimes... he is sweet on purpose. it's rare, but there's something a sleepy morning in with his lover that makes sentiments like this just a bit easier to say ]
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he likes the way tobari is trailing over the marks from last night. it felt not unlike the way a painter would scrutinize their own brush strokes. it tickles just a little, and so he gives a small, airy sort of laugh as he finishes pulling off the rest of the tie. it took some effort from him (because he insisted on trying to be seductive... this is embarrassing), and so he lays back, already tired. just enjoying the weight of tobari's body, as if it were his security blanket. ]
Mm, no. We don't. We can grab food nearby, or we can order takeout. That way we can take it easy, before tonight. [ he strokes tobari's hair, now with his hand freed. while he can finally use his right hand now, he can't deny it does feel a bit emptier. they both are prone to loneliness, it looks like.
but, tobari is being... so soft. ] Stop. If you're this cute, I might have to start leaving you lonely more often. [ jk, he could never... while absence might make the heart grow fonder for some, rafayel would argue his emotions are already too much for himself to handle as it is. ]
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tobari's hair is probably free of whatever style it got put in the night before, all unruly and long, and he closes his eyes briefly as he just enjoys the feeling of rafayel's touch. he hums faintly at the plan for the day, deciding he's fine with anything. vacation is rare for him and normally he'd like to be up and about a bit more, but here he finds himself warring between his curiosity about where rafayel grew up and just wanting to stay closer to the person in question as much as possible
so he settles that wish of his by simply leaning in to press another lazy kiss to rafayel's mouth as if banishing any thoughts of being so mean to him? what has tobari ever done to deserve this? it is not like he is so constantly mean and bullying to rafayel all the time? ]
Hmm, no, I don't think I'll allow for that. I'll just catch your attention again when I want it.
[ he is not the type to wait to claim the attention he wants... even now, he just experimentally flexes his fingers when his hand is freed to let his palm just rest over rafayel's chest as if seeking out his heartbeat ]
But we can get up whenever you want. [ he says before kissing rafayel again. ok. ]
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either way, he likes it when tobari's hair is down like this. it feels... like a sight that's reserved just for him. you'd think a night of intimacy would have just as easily driven the same point home, and yet... rafayel can't help but feel insecure at times.
... and yet, here he is. acting up. pretending like he could ever truly leave tobari alone, when he'd live under his skin if he could. ] Oh? You sound confident. [ but feeling tobari's hand on his chest, he closes his eyes, just enjoying the warmth for a few seconds, before looking back up at tobari. he grabs the back of his head and gives him a clumsy kiss right back. ] You should be, though. I heard that a certain fishie can't get enough of you.
[ that said, he does tilt his head towards the door, saying they should get up.
... this is mostly for himself. he isn't sure he can hold back, and at the same time, he feels like he should focus on tonight.
... and he still has to get tobari his cup of water. ]
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though it's funny how rafayel suggesting that they get up is just another indicator to him that something's off? he doesn't want to stay wrapped up in each other for a few more hours when tobari's not the one nagging about missing meals or lazing about all day...? so tobari looks briefly surprised, a frown briefly pulling at his lips - the only flash of disappointment he'll show - before he presses a kiss to rafayel's cheek. hmph. ]
Mm... sounds liked mixed signals to me, Raf. [ can't get enough of him but??? suggesting they get up??? well, he'll at least tease about it so he doesn't actually sound too put out: ] I'll remember this next time I feel like being sweet to you.
[ next vacation he's starting their itinerary before noon everyday so they can't stay in bed like this
but then he'll shift to actually get up ]
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honestly, the fact that he's coming across that way doesn't even cross his mind. as far as he knows, he's just being a good, diligent boyfriend. in reality, tobari probably does know him a little too well. in the same breath, he does catch onto that brief glimpse of something on tobari's face, and he just sort of smiles weakly at it.
he pretends not to notice, if just to spare them both the grief. rafayel isn't exactly ready to be called out, either. except, huh? wait? ] ... Don't you think that's a bit harsh? [ reaching over to try and grab his cheek. except, he falls a bit short when tobari is already shifting to get up...
and rafayel can't help but to feel a bit emptier, even when it's his own suggestion.
he shakes it off, and he's already walking towards the kitchen. he comes back... with the cup of water. ]
Drink carefully. [ even at a time like this, rafayel would probably be clingier, but he's being good and just holding the cup out towards him. ]
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—You have something you need to take care of?
[ rafayel said that they can just relax and get food and then spend the rest of the afternoon chilling but... ???? there's that odd feeling again that's putting tobari ill at ease ]
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at tobari's words, he tilts his head, before shaking it. ] No, but I just thought you wouldn't want to waste an opportunity to do something while traveling. I also thought I should take your clothes out and iron it out a little while we still had time.
[ he can tell tobari feels uneasy, and so he holds his hand out to him. ]
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and his free one will reach out to pinch rafayel's nose annoyingly like honking a clown nose ]
Just tell me if there's anything I can do to help.
[ that's all. and then he'll move to actually properly stand, stretching out as he does ]
I can grab us breakfast.
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— hey. [ except, it's short lived, he sees? he scrunches his face a little as he instinctively ducks his head away. ]
Well, for that, yeah... you should be the one getting us breakfast. Jeez.
[ in contrast, he does end up still squeezing his hand, before placing a tiny kiss on the back of it. ]
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Yeah, yeah. Enough of your complaints.
[ there'll be a mountain of them no matter what tobari does... he'll go to their bags so he can find something comfy and reasonable to wear for the rest of the day before they go somewhere fancy and stuffy at night. the way that even tobari's comfy outfit probably has a lot of flowing fabric and bold colors. peacock behavior. while he's going through his stuff, he'll bring out the white clothes that rafayel got and put them aside for him for easy access to iron later... ]
You can sleep in some more if you want. I can get back to cleaning out some more of the art here after brunch.
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in spite of these feelings, he does manage to crack a small smile back.
he watches as tobari chooses an outfit for today, and head towards the door. his peacock behavior is sooooo cute. but, rafayel isn't sure why this sight of tobari leaving unsettles him for a moment, but it does. so he can't help but walk over to him and pull him into a hug. he then slowly releases his hold on him, and gives a nod. ]
I think we made a lot of progress, so don't worry about it. I'll also have your suit all nice and ready for tonight.
[ like he didn't just act so weird just now. ]
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so tobari also reaches up to hold raf’s face again, thumbs brushing against his cheeks gently ]
Sure. I’ll be back soon. You can come with me if you want, but it’s not a two person job.
[ but if there’s no further protests, he’s headed out to go get food for them both to bring back ]
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it's probably in the same way, rafayel has avoided voicing his concern to the smell of ash and soot that occasionally clings to tobari. a distinct, almost chemical scent that clings to the nose. he quiets for just a second before simply leaning his head into the touch. ] I just wanted to say I really, really like you.
[ ... ] So, don't don't forget the yogurt.
[ he smiles and pats his back, before he watches him head out.
when tobari returns, it does look like rafayel got a decent amount done. some boxes moved out of the way. others put away on the shelves, and tobari's clothes, neatly ironed. rafayel's own suit also remains hung up in the wardrobe. maybe he is manically efficient when he has to be...
while rafayel looks a bit a mess with paint on his perfectly white clothes as he's seen dozing off on a chair with a sketchbook over his face to block out the sun. ]
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he comes back with their food, damn they really eat a lot on these threads i guess that’s a result of tobari refusing to let rafayel skip a meal ALSNSKKSKS but!! he’s impressed at the effort… he puts their food down at the table but then he’ll go to wake up rafayel, even if he feels just a little bit bad doing it this time. to buy him a few seconds, tobari will lift the sketchbook and take a peek at what he was working on… if there was anything…
and then after he will see if he can just kiss rafayel into waking up again. gentler than the urge he has sometimes to pinch him awake but that’s just cuteness aggression ]
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deletes myself for writing such a long tag
stop!!!!! eats it all up!!!
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