[Hold on now who's this-- Well at any rate, a rather plain Christmas Card has arrived, and with it, a small pack of Christmas candies.]
Merry Christmas!
We haven't met, but I go to school with Haruto-kun; I wanted to give everyone in his house a Christmas card, so that means you get one too! I tried to get ones that didn't have anything like nuts too, just to be extra safe!
[Well, the landlord has been distributing sweets and how can Thomas not think of sharing with his older brother! Have a blue macaron (), and a note to go along with it, Chris.]
Think it's poisoned?
[...What? He is just being thorough and if anyone can find out, it's Chris. Aniki knows everything, no?]
hey v! were having a birthday party for kaito on monday at 6pm at my house! its 1446! dont tell him, tho, its a surprise! presents arent necessary either! (*^▽^*)
[Well, Michael has finally drifted off to sleep and after their conversation Thomas feels almost as drained as his younger brother looks right now. Still, there is too much food for thought to turn right in and sleep, and well, he should probably talk to Chris before he makes any decisions on how to deal with Vector himself.
It's not all that late yet, so hopefully Chris is still up?]
[Definitely awake--November has so far not been a month very conducive to sleeping--and more than willing to drop what he's working on when he sees who it is that's texting him late at night. After all, that usually wasn't a good sign, was it?]
[ It's less in the mailbox and more left on Chris's desk - or at least part of the gift is. The more private one is the one sitting on his desk, a blue box with a gold bow resting in a corner. Inside of the gold tissue paper is a neatly folded blue, gold and white maid outfit - it's a gag gift of course. The note inside says:
Halloween proved to be a rather enlightening experience in regards to the things we both seem to enjoy. I thought you might want to have something else to wear as well to show off your legs better. - Kaito
Elsewhere, and of course not under the tree (because why would he do that) but instead on the bathroom counter is a small black box with a blue ceramic inlaid tungsten ring. Inside is another folded up note:
I'm not certain if whatever it is that's affecting you will wear off by Christmas Day, but I bought this with you in mind before it even happened, and I didn't want to leave this out of your gifts just in case it is gone. If you're still in love with Ryouga at the time of seeing this, then pretend you didn't see this until after it's worn off. The rest of what I feel I need to say on paper rather than in person will be tucked away under your pens in the top drawer of your desk. I suggest that you refrain from reading it until you're back to normal.
I also owe you a belated birthday date. Let me know when will be the best for you.
And as promised, there's a piece of paper folded over once that's been tucked under several things in that top drawer of Chris's desk.
You might be wondering, 'why a ring?' but I personally find that the answer is simple. We've been through quite a lot together over the years, and though I had initially been against this whole charade of playing 'house', I've been thinking it over lately. The marriage license is a useless piece of paper. The ring is something I thought about, and probably far too much. The difference in the two is clear.
The fact that I've even been considering it is a little unusual for me, I realize that. But after seeing what I've seen, experiencing what I've experienced, and especially at the hands of Mr. Heartland, I've started to wonder: Is wanting to stay here so bad after all?
Haruto is here and perfectly healthy. He's happy too, and I'm certain you're aware of how that alone is more than I could have ever hoped for for him. And I have you as well, with the second chance that I wasn't sure I would ever give you. But here we are, and we're all actually happy, despite what is happening back home.
There is one thing that I haven't told you about yet from home. I didn't think it was important at first, but now I know that you really should know; it's part of the reason I'm not so willing to go back anymore. I'm just not sure if Christmas is the right time to tell you. When you want me to talk to you about it, let me know.
And one final thing, because I know I won't say it out loud: as much as I was amused by you and Ryouga making eyes at each other... I've missed you over the past week.
He'll be waiting in the kitchen with coffee, as usual. ]
[Waking up alone has been par for the course this week, but this is the first morning since it started that Chris reached out automatically for a body and warmth that wasn't there and felt a fierce ache when his hand only found cold sheets.
A good sign, he decided once he'd taken a quick shower, if he's missing having Kaito curled up against him. A good sign that maybe it's over (does he really want it to be?) and he can get on with trying to not to feel too guilty.
So the little black box is the first thing he comes across, once he's clean and more awake, and he's glad Kaito isn't around to see his reaction, to either the box or what's inside it. In fact, he has to close the box and go do something else for a moment (like get dressed or go looking for the other note maybe). It's just that there's really only one thing that could be in a box like that and that is indeed what's in there and it's edging on overwhelming just now, when he still vividly remembers and almost misses what he felt for Ryoga and considering the little blue box sitting in the back of his side of the closet.
Top drawer of his desk...and there's a second present sitting on his desk, he'll have to open that first--
(It's with a somewhat exasperated, somewhat embarrassed smile that Chris pulls the dress--maid outfit--out of the box to look it over. Well, at least Kaito had got him one in his colors. And it would probably be flattering if Kaito wanted to see his legs...)
--and then he's digging though the drawer to find the last note. (This is kind of fun, actually, being lead around the room for each little thing.) Once he's found it, he decides to go sit on the bed to actually read it--judging by the note that had been left with the ring, this is undoubtedly a note that requires sitting.
And it is, but it's also horribly tempting to get up and wait to read the rest after the first paragraph. His fingers trace over the words more than once as he's reading through the rest of it (they were so alike, weren't they, though his reasons were undoubtedly more selfish), at least until he reaches the end and they trace over those words instead, which must have been so difficult for Kaito to write. He did so hate admitting his weakness in any way.
Once he's read over it a couple more times, Chris finally sets the paper aside and picks up the little box again, turning it over in his hands. He could put it on and go find Kaito wearing it, that would send a clear message--but before he's even opened the box halfway, he has better idea. So instead he goes and quickly gets dressed in something nice--still Christmas-y, it is Christmas after all, but nice and flattering--grabs the little blue box for Kaito and tucks it away in a pocket, and heads out to find Kaito with his own present in hand.
And thank god he's somewhere a little more secluded than the living room, because as soon as Chris finds him, he strides over and swoops down for a crushing kiss.]
[ It's almost nerve-wracking, actually, waiting for Chris to wake up, to see if he's over the little spell of being in love with someone else (he really would be much more sore about it if it were anyone but Ryouga, but it's just amusing to him, all things considered). He keeps his cup of coffee near his lips, sitting at the table and facing away from doorway into the kitchen so he can't try to peer around it and watch the stairs for Chris. But he keeps his eyes closed, listening for footsteps above him.
Once Kaito does though, he tries to keep his mind clear, tries not to hope too much that he's at least able to have some part of Christmas with Chris because why is that even something he seems so desperate for? (It's because of the ring, he reminds himself, and he wonders how foolish he must be for having gotten him something like that when they're both so young, especially considering the circumstances - and especially considering that he's dying back home.) It's footsteps and silence, footsteps and silence, and footsteps again as he hears Chris coming down the stairs, and Kaito tips the mug back, taking a large drink of his coffee.
Though, he hears Chris coming into the kitchen and he's quick to swallow, expecting to hear nothing more than a 'good morning' and a brief rundown of his plans for the day before disappearing. But instead, as Kaito looks up a bit, there's Chris and he's close and those are lips firmly against his own and he's a little surprised, hands unsure of what to do for a moment before he's carefully settling the mug down on the table. As soon as his hands are free and it clicks that Chris's emotions aren't being toyed with anymore, Kaito's hands are in Chris's hair, tilting his head and deepening the kiss as he presses one hand at the back of his head to keep him close, the other simply moving to brush his fingers over Chris's throat.
The kiss is good though. It's not only that Chris is back to normal, but it's likely he read the notes. Which means he saw the ring (and possibly the outfit), which also means that this is all okay and there's nothing wrong with his gift choice. Everything is fine and things can go back to normal. ... Aside from the teasing that Chris and Ryouga are both going to get as a result of all of this, but that much must be obvious to them both.
And it takes a moment before Kaito's ready to pull back from the kiss, and even when he does, he doesn't draw back too far, lips brushing against Chris's as he speaks, voice quiet. ]
It's about time you kissed me again.
[ There's a hint of a smirk on his lips, but it's really more of a smile and it makes Kaito grateful he's still so close so Chris can't see the whole thing before it fades a little. After those notes, he has to make sure he's not seen as too soft, after all. ]
[This box for Chris from Rio is a little on the large side, but there's a good reason for that -- it contains a somewhat stylish briefcase-type bag, with a lot of pockets and the outer fabric decorated in a galaxy pattern, complete with airbrushing and speckled stars. The note reads:]
Dear Chris,
Thank you for thinking of Ryouga and I both this season. I saw this in a store and thought perhaps you might like it, because it is both useful and thematically suited to you. I hope you can find some use for it.
( guess who is always an early riser? this's something that's been bothering him, though, since he's woken up and is no longer under the influence of the Landlord's latest shenanigan. )
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[Christmas Card -- Dec 25th]
Merry Christmas!
We haven't met, but I go to school with Haruto-kun; I wanted to give everyone in his house a Christmas card, so that means you get one too! I tried to get ones that didn't have anything like nuts too, just to be extra safe!
I hope you enjoy the holidays!
-- Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya
backdated to around 3/18-ish
Think it's poisoned?
[...What? He is just being thorough and if anyone can find out, it's Chris.
Aniki knows everything, no?]Phone Inbox
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So soon? You should have received money from the landlord when you arrived.
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It's not all that late yet, so hopefully Chris is still up?]
Aniki?
<3
Thomas? What is it?
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Looks like the Landlord got that barian bastard Vector to join us in his grand suburban comedy show. Michael went to confront him earlier today.
[Chris has three guesses on how well that went.]
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christmas gift shhh
Halloween proved to be a rather enlightening experience in regards to the things we both seem to enjoy. I thought you might want to have something else to wear as well to show off your legs better.
- Kaito
Elsewhere, and of course not under the tree (because why would he do that) but instead on the bathroom counter is a small black box with a blue ceramic inlaid tungsten ring. Inside is another folded up note:
I'm not certain if whatever it is that's affecting you will wear off by Christmas Day, but I bought this with you in mind before it even happened, and I didn't want to leave this out of your gifts just in case it is gone. If you're still in love with Ryouga at the time of seeing this, then pretend you didn't see this until after it's worn off. The rest of what I feel I need to say on paper rather than in person will be tucked away under your pens in the top drawer of your desk. I suggest that you refrain from reading it until you're back to normal.
I also owe you a belated birthday date. Let me know when will be the best for you.
And as promised, there's a piece of paper folded over once that's been tucked under several things in that top drawer of Chris's desk.
You might be wondering, 'why a ring?' but I personally find that the answer is simple. We've been through quite a lot together over the years, and though I had initially been against this whole charade of playing 'house', I've been thinking it over lately. The marriage license is a useless piece of paper. The ring is something I thought about, and probably far too much. The difference in the two is clear.
The fact that I've even been considering it is a little unusual for me, I realize that. But after seeing what I've seen, experiencing what I've experienced, and especially at the hands of Mr. Heartland, I've started to wonder: Is wanting to stay here so bad after all?
Haruto is here and perfectly healthy. He's happy too, and I'm certain you're aware of how that alone is more than I could have ever hoped for for him. And I have you as well, with the second chance that I wasn't sure I would ever give you. But here we are, and we're all actually happy, despite what is happening back home.
There is one thing that I haven't told you about yet from home. I didn't think it was important at first, but now I know that you really should know; it's part of the reason I'm not so willing to go back anymore. I'm just not sure if Christmas is the right time to tell you. When you want me to talk to you about it, let me know.
And one final thing, because I know I won't say it out loud: as much as I was amused by you and Ryouga making eyes at each other... I've missed you over the past week.
He'll be waiting in the kitchen with coffee, as usual. ]
heeee
A good sign, he decided once he'd taken a quick shower, if he's missing having Kaito curled up against him. A good sign that maybe it's over (does he really want it to be?) and he can get on with trying to not to feel too guilty.
So the little black box is the first thing he comes across, once he's clean and more awake, and he's glad Kaito isn't around to see his reaction, to either the box or what's inside it. In fact, he has to close the box and go do something else for a moment (like get dressed or go looking for the other note maybe). It's just that there's really only one thing that could be in a box like that and that is indeed what's in there and it's edging on overwhelming just now, when he still vividly remembers and almost misses what he felt for Ryoga and considering the little blue box sitting in the back of his side of the closet.
Top drawer of his desk...and there's a second present sitting on his desk, he'll have to open that first--
(It's with a somewhat exasperated, somewhat embarrassed smile that Chris pulls the dress--maid outfit--out of the box to look it over. Well, at least Kaito had got him one in his colors. And it would probably be flattering if Kaito wanted to see his legs...)
--and then he's digging though the drawer to find the last note. (This is kind of fun, actually, being lead around the room for each little thing.) Once he's found it, he decides to go sit on the bed to actually read it--judging by the note that had been left with the ring, this is undoubtedly a note that requires sitting.
And it is, but it's also horribly tempting to get up and wait to read the rest after the first paragraph. His fingers trace over the words more than once as he's reading through the rest of it (they were so alike, weren't they, though his reasons were undoubtedly more selfish), at least until he reaches the end and they trace over those words instead, which must have been so difficult for Kaito to write. He did so hate admitting his weakness in any way.
Once he's read over it a couple more times, Chris finally sets the paper aside and picks up the little box again, turning it over in his hands. He could put it on and go find Kaito wearing it, that would send a clear message--but before he's even opened the box halfway, he has better idea. So instead he goes and quickly gets dressed in something nice--still Christmas-y, it is Christmas after all, but nice and flattering--grabs the little blue box for Kaito and tucks it away in a pocket, and heads out to find Kaito with his own present in hand.
And thank god he's somewhere a little more secluded than the living room, because as soon as Chris finds him, he strides over and swoops down for a crushing kiss.]
oh my god i can't
Once Kaito does though, he tries to keep his mind clear, tries not to hope too much that he's at least able to have some part of Christmas with Chris because why is that even something he seems so desperate for? (It's because of the ring, he reminds himself, and he wonders how foolish he must be for having gotten him something like that when they're both so young, especially considering the circumstances - and especially considering that he's dying back home.) It's footsteps and silence, footsteps and silence, and footsteps again as he hears Chris coming down the stairs, and Kaito tips the mug back, taking a large drink of his coffee.
Though, he hears Chris coming into the kitchen and he's quick to swallow, expecting to hear nothing more than a 'good morning' and a brief rundown of his plans for the day before disappearing. But instead, as Kaito looks up a bit, there's Chris and he's close and those are lips firmly against his own and he's a little surprised, hands unsure of what to do for a moment before he's carefully settling the mug down on the table. As soon as his hands are free and it clicks that Chris's emotions aren't being toyed with anymore, Kaito's hands are in Chris's hair, tilting his head and deepening the kiss as he presses one hand at the back of his head to keep him close, the other simply moving to brush his fingers over Chris's throat.
The kiss is good though. It's not only that Chris is back to normal, but it's likely he read the notes. Which means he saw the ring (and possibly the outfit), which also means that this is all okay and there's nothing wrong with his gift choice. Everything is fine and things can go back to normal. ... Aside from the teasing that Chris and Ryouga are both going to get as a result of all of this, but that much must be obvious to them both.
And it takes a moment before Kaito's ready to pull back from the kiss, and even when he does, he doesn't draw back too far, lips brushing against Chris's as he speaks, voice quiet. ]
It's about time you kissed me again.
[ There's a hint of a smirk on his lips, but it's really more of a smile and it makes Kaito grateful he's still so close so Chris can't see the whole thing before it fades a little. After those notes, he has to make sure he's not seen as too soft, after all. ]
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Dear Chris,
Thank you for thinking of Ryouga and I both this season. I saw this in a store and thought perhaps you might like it, because it is both useful and thematically suited to you. I hope you can find some use for it.
Merry Christmas.
-- Rio
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Happy New Year, Michael. <3
[Shhh, it's New Years and he's happy and Michael started it, he can emote if he wants.]
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Thank you! (・ω・)ノ Do you have a resolution yet?
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I hope you've been doing okay lately. I'm here if you need me. Happy Valentine's Day, V.
-Kotori Mizuki
text; 15 feb. 7.30am
Christopher-nii-sama, might I ask you something?
Well, that's not quite it.
There's something I should tell you.
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Of course, Michael, what is it?
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All right, thank you...! I...I wanted to let you know that I iniated sexual contact last night.
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