yanderebitchclub | ( catchall ) even now i still dream of you

[Sandalphon can't help it; as soon as he sees Izumi smiling, he smiles himself, fondness and relief apparent in his expression. It had been a lot of work to narrow Izumi's tastes down without outright asking him, and to see that look on his face makes it worth every ounce of effort.]

I thought about it. But...

[He hesitates, unable to say what he wants to—that this was only ever meant for Izumi, that it's something intensely personal—but he doesn't know how to say that and convey how meaningful it really is. Drinking coffee with someone is the first way he ever learned how to express love, after all, and...

...He doesn't...want to give Izumi the wrong idea.

That's it.]

...I'd like to keep it private just a bit longer. I'm entertaining the idea of finding a Dominant to help me start my own business, and it's my understanding that exclusivity breeds success. Though I've still got plenty of work to do before that becomes reality...

[Sandalphon reaches out to stroke Izumi's cheek. He really is so beautiful...it makes his chest ache during quiet moments like this.]

...But I'm glad you like it.

[ ah, that smile... it really is too bad izumi's only mortal, because he'd level mountains for that look on sandalphon's face. it's like downing an entire cup of coffee in one go, the warmth spreading all throughout his body, and he leans his cheek on sandalphon's hand almost on instinct. ]

You can just consult me, you know. But I guess you'd need more than me to set up your own cafe in this place...

[ he really doesn't want to share sandalphon with anyone, though. hopefully he'd only seek out another Dominant for financial purposes and only that. ]

Of course, this blend needs some more improvements. Just because you've gotten it right the first time, it doesn't mean that you should stop there. [ a perfectionist as always. ] It's already delicious though, so maybe you don't have to add more into it.

[ he takes another sip and puts it down on the counter, looking back at sandalphon with a smile that's a little too cheeky. ]

I can only think of one person I'd share this with, anyway. [ and then he leans in for a kiss, soft and sweet. he is pretty serious about looking for different ways to kiss his Submissive, so here's one that'll definitely jolt him up for the morning. ]

[Sandalphon returns the kiss, thankful that such close proximity to his face means Izumi won't be able to see just how much he's blushing. Beaten to his own line, when he's the one who'd only wanted to share it with Izumi in the first place...now even if he does say it, it's just going to look like he copied him.

It's a relief, in some sense, but disappointing in another.]

Mm...I knew it'd taste perfect on your lips.

[It's a thought that he accidentally blurts aloud, but it's too late to take it back now.

Seems like Izumi's going to see him blushing after all, seeing as he's embarrassed by his own words.]

[ izumi does go pink in the face for one sec, but to prevent himself from going all gaga over this, he's just going to tease his submissive further. ]

Mm? What did you just say? Did you really make this for me?

[ because it really is such an honor. he wraps his arms around sandalphon's waist, pulling himself closer to him with an all-too knowing grin. or a shit-eating one, whichever. ]

You could've just said so, you know. It's not that embarrassing, Sanchan~.

[ yet he's bullying him about it anyway... the cup is right there, just dump it all over his head if he goes too far. ]

[Oh, he's considering it. He tenses up as Izumi sidles up next to him, determined not to show any weakness. Even if it's really nice being so close to him...]

It's the first time I've ever...made a blend with someone in particular in mind. That's it.

[That's technically not true; he's been working on one for Lucifer for a while, but it's taking a lot more fine-tuning, since the former supreme primarch has a far more discerning palate for coffee...

And, well, it's lonely, knowing he'll never be able to taste it.]

I'm not embarrassed. I would've been if you didn't like it, but fortunately, you're predictable.

[He says, embarrassed.]

Who are you calling predictable...

[ he's pouting a little. it's not like he takes offense to that, but that's almost synonymous to boring and izumi can't accept that.

but his pout quickly crumbles into a faint smile, so no worries. this is sandalphon's first time, huh. ]

It's fine. I love everything you create anyway.

[ ah, the L word. it's a little unfair how it's easier to admit that he loves something more than someone, but he's working on it. ]

[Sandalphon flushes bright red, refusing to acknowledge that word. It's not like there's any particular meaning to him using it like that, anyway...it's only natural he'd love coffee that Sandalphon put so much time and effort into. After all, that's why he made it.]

If you're going to love it no matter what, should I stop trying? Would you love the common, overbrewed coffee so many mortals lifelessly consume as long as I made it?

[Of course not. No one would, right?]

It's much more rewarding to hear you say that after I feel I've done enough to earn it, as I do today.

[This is...probably as close to a thank you that Izumi is going to get.]

But even on the days it's not up to your standards, I...greatly value your opinions and critiques.

[Swing and a miss. He's trying to get better about the L word too, but it's taking him a little longer.]

Edited 2019-06-01 05:27 (UTC)

I never said that? [ rolls his eyes ] And besides, I doubt that you're even capable of overbrewing coffee. It'll just be a waste if we both con't want to drink it.

[ he does flush at how greatly sandalphon treasures his opinions, and he lets out a faint huff before kissing his cheek. ]

Well, there's more where that came from. I'm not always going to be lenient though, okay?

[ or maybe he just feels biased today. no one tell him that. he'd like to cuddle more with his submissive like this, but his stomach has just let out a grumble and he has to pull away regrettably. whoops. ]

...What do you feel like eating today? [ as thanks. ]

Everything you make is delicious, but...

[But Izumi's trying to thank him, he's aware of that much. So he really should pick something. Izumi doesn't eat sweets as part of his diet, and to be honest, Sandalphon's not all that fond of them anyway; something like pancakes would compliment the bitterness of coffee, but if neither of them are that excited about it, it'll just be a mistake.]

Eggs and toast. A...western breakfast?

[He frowns slightly as he says it, unsure he's got the phrasing right. That's not what it's called in the sky realm; it's just one of the various forms breakfast can take, and directions have nothing to do with it, but he knows enough people who call it that that he figures it's worth trying the phrase on Izumi.

...Plus, it still goes pretty well with coffee, so it's a bonus.]

( catchall ) even now i still dream of you

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