closed 🪶⚡ all i really, really ever want is under the mistletoe

[garudas]

Who: Cidolfus Telamon & Benedikta Harman.
Status: Closed.
Where: Around places.
What: Cid and Benedikta follow a lead and sneak into a fancy holiday party. Event stuff TBA.
Warnings: it's them, what do you want from me



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[ramuhs]

[He just quietly chuckles at that and shakes his head before he holds it out to her.]

I'm no expert, either, so why not take a try?

[garudas]

[There is some nervousness that flickers in her expression, and for a moment, she looks at the cupcake as if it were about to explode icing in her face. But as he holds it out, she leans in...

...Makes an awkward noise...

...And takes a bite...

Her nose wrinkles.]

It is not...great...

[ramuhs]

I think it is.

[He takes another bite, leaving one last bite left, and just makes a satisfied humming sound.]

But if you think you can make something better, then I will be more than happy to receive.

[garudas]

[Did he really down that entire cupcake in just a few bites? Now it's him that Benedikta is looking at as if he is the one who might explode icing in her face.]

... And you are certain you do not feel sick this time?

[ramuhs]

[He took big bites and he really enjoyed it!! So what if it was a little dry and he icing might have tasted like pure sugar at some points, he likes it!!]

Not in the slightest. However it did occur to me that this would have gone well with some coffee.

[garudas]

Well... It is too late now.

[With a bit of a crooked and shy smile, she reaches up to wipe away the icing around his lips.]

Another time... and I suppose I will have to continue to improve.

[Her expression crumples a bit at that.]

[ramuhs]

And I will look forward to it. Just like that cake.

[A playful smile as he takes that last bite with another very pleased end happy hum.]

Really, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.

[garudas]

[She pouts at him, a deep furrow setting in between her brows.]

I only want the best for you, too.

[A soft mumble, before she bristles.]

And I would very much like to overcome this... obstacle of mine.

[ramuhs]

[He's still chewing on that piece when he hears her words, and there's a small look of surprise. Not from what she's saying exactly but just that she said it at all... And how he can't help but look at her fondly.

He'll reach out and gently brush the side of her chin.]

And you will. Just need a bit of practice, that's all.

[garudas]

I can only hope I do not get you sick as you continue to taste them.

[She pokes his belly, that teasing gleam returning to her.]

Or that I fatten you up with all the cakes that you demand of me before I finally perfect it.

[ramuhs]

[He just laughs at that as he leans in closer to her.]

Isn't that any man's dream? To be spoiled and fed by his beloved?

[garudas]

Is it?

[She lets her finger trail up his front now, until she spreads her fingers across his chest where she toys with the laces of his shirt.]

Had I not had too much wine, I might have considered making more... but fulfilling another dream will have to suffice for tonight.

[ramuhs]

[Well aware of what she means, his more playful smile turns into something more meaningful as he grins.]

Fine with me. I have a different sort of "appetite," anyway.

[garudas]

[Her arms slide around him, and she kisses the corner of his lips, tasting some of that icing.]

You are not full from the cupcake?

[ramuhs]

Hardly.

[His lips drag over hers, pulling it lightly before giving it a proper nip.]

If anything it's only made me want for more.

[garudas]

[She laughs, and with her hands slipping under his shirt, she gently tugs on him to follow her to her feet, kissing him on the way.]

Time for your proper dessert, then? Shall you whisk me away?

[ramuhs]

[He follows with a low laugh, and once they are standing his arms will wrap around her, pulling her into a rough, crashing kiss before she'll feel herself lifted up and into his arms as he looks down at her with that heated gaze.]

As if there were another way?

[Well, there is, but he's too impatient for it as he already takes those long strides to their bedroom.]

[garudas]

[She had expected him to lift her up off her feet, and that is exactly what she was asking him to do, but even so, she squeals in delight when he does, her surprise breaking her free from where she had been melting into that kiss just seconds before. Everything about the way that she wraps her arms around him and nuzzles him is clumsy, just like her laughter, but she doesn't mind it so much tonight. Her chest fills with a happiness she didn't know she could feel, and everything just feels so much lighter now.

Perhaps it is in part thanks to the wine, but its sweetness and the buzzing warmth only makes it better.]

There is not.

[It is only once they are in there that her gaze softens somewhere beneath the heat.]

Thank you for everything, Cidolfus. And I do not mean just the gifts...

[ramuhs]

[A low hum as he stands before their bed, his gaze softening.]

What else might that be?

[garudas]

[Oh, she was expecting him to throw her onto the bed and follow, so she's a bit surprised when he stops at the foot of their bed. It's easier for her to hide that way as she feels the embarrassment crawling up into her face again.]

Well, I do mean the gifts too... but...

[She appreciates them! And can't wait to use them!!! And she wanted to make sure he knew that. More than that, however...]

In spite of your antics, I had a nice time with you tonight.

[ramuhs]

[That time will come, but what better way to make her more flustered and embarrassed by keeping her prisoner in his arms and holding her close for a more intimate atmosphere?]

I am glad.

[His smile is soft as he pulls her up just enough so that he can close the distance and kiss her once more, this one sweeter than the last.]

I know parties aren't really your thing, but you also deserved some time to celebrate and have a bit of fun.

[Even if at the expense of her dignity as she chased him around.]

[garudas]

[There really is no better way, because now her cheeks are flushed, and she cannot run from his adoring gaze, or that kiss. Not that she wants to escape the latter, as she melts further into his arms.]

I think I had a bit too much wine to compensate.

[She snorts under her breath, and stares up at him through her lashes, a hint of mischief lighting in her eyes.]

I meant celebrating with you, silly. But I will have to get you back for earlier.

[ramuhs]

Oh? And how would you plan to do that?

[And it's now that he'll drop her onto the bed, immediately following to be above her.]

[garudas]

[Another cry of delight that turns into laughter when she's dropped atop the mattress and sinks into it, and once he's above her, she drags him down further into a kiss.]

I could show you tonight, if you would like.

[ramuhs]

Hmm, a dangerous proposal.

[But he smiles as his hand moves to caress and cup her cheek as he returns that kiss, that heat softened by that warmth.]

But I wager it's worth the risk.

[And really, it's not just about that greed and passion that they share so often. As it has been lately, these times have become more intimate, more meaningful. They've already had their "celebration" of their freedom of Ultima, but this has been something more official, a celebration of many things. Of a new beginning.

A beginning that really feels as if it's finally starting.]