[ It kind of is, but let's be real, the real engagement will happen at home sometime. Since they probably don't realize this basically is an engagement. ]
Mmhmm. I wouldn't want it any other way.
[ It's funny, he starts to reach for his money, assuming he'll be footing the bill. ]
Ahaha. A little job here or there is worth it to get you something like this, I think.
[And the receipt is given, along with the bag, and he takes Kotetsu by the arm to leave the store.]
Mm, we really do need to find a place for you to put it on...you should have told me you've give me such a thing! That rooftop was such a nice backdrop for the whole scene of gift-giving...
It would have ruined the surprise and anticipation. I wanted to do it in the right moment and that felt perfect. The whole night... was so perfect.
[ He lets himself be lead along by the man. ]
We could always go there again... Or there's the park... Our room? [ He leans to whisper in his ear. ] I wouldn't mind spending the afternoon with you there.
[ My dudes, three people just died. But really, it's not like he's forgotten, or doesn't care. There's nothing they can do and it's awful, but he has to set that feeling to the side and wait for what tomorrow brings. He can't let this hope that they'll be able to bring them back dull, even with the shock of who it is. ]
Haha. Well, please do keep in mind that we have missing persons, still, even after the bad news. After they arrive home...I think there is naught else we can do, except gather our faculties with the rest, see what information we have overall, and prepare for the morrow.
[He likes the sound of "my love", though, his cheeks a dusty pink.]
[He says, quietly, as they move toward the park. Finding a bench to sit down on, Sholmes pulls out the box with the necklace. He slides the charms on, one by one, before unlatching the back of it.]
Here. Move your hair, slightly, so I can put it on you.
Something just for the two of us. Something that we give meaning to together... right?
[ Not that the watch and charms aren't meaningful to have shared, this is something more intimate than that. With those items, it was sharing a piece of themselves from their past. With this, these are for promises of the future. Something bestowed with their feelings for each other alone.
He leans his head back enough to look up at Sholmes, giving him a warm, loving smile. ]
[He lets go of the necklace to look up at the man. His hands travel to cup the other's cheeks, holding him there, enjoying that warm, beautiful smile.]
[He's so happy he's here.]
[He's so happy he's alive.]
[Tomorrow is another trial, but they're here. Together. Strong.]
[ He, too, is so glad to see Sholmes here with him. As much as there was panic of not seeing Nero with them this morning, there was also a tremendous amount of relief waking up with the man at his side.
Kotetsu leans a little into the kiss making a small, pleased sound.
Never would he have thought his heart would be touched like this again after Tomoe... and yet here Sholmes was. Not replacing her, but still filling him with so much love. He would never weigh one heavier than the other. They both were so deeply important, unique loves he holds so dear.
Despite what Sholmes may have thought early on, there was no way he took this man on to be a second choice. A second best. Sholmes was Sholmes. They are bound together on such a deep level. Truly, he's lucky to be touched with another love like this in his lifetime.
Sholmes makes him honestly wonder if it's possible to have two soulmates in a lifetime. Because they fit like a glove. Like they were always meant to meet here. Finding someone that he never knew he was missing and being able to let out a sigh of relief that he'd been holding until that point.
["Yujin Mikotoba is the only person in this world who understands me".]
[That is what he thought. That is what he always believed. There was no other evidence for the contrary, at home. Mikotoba was in his life for six blissful years, and then he left. And he hoped. And he wished. And he dreamed that maybe, one day, that they could be together, like they were.]
[But it never happened. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If wishes were dreams, great detectives would live with their partners forever, and ever, and ever.]
[Sholmes never thought about love. Soulmates seemed like such a fanciful notion to him. The better word was partners. And to him, he always would assume he'd dance truly with one man, and one man alone.]
[And then Kotetsu came.]
[Kotetsu, warm, strong, ever faithful, ever caring. Holding him in his arms, never willing to leave.]
[He loved Mikotoba. He loved Kotetsu. Both were true. But how could it be? It wasn't logical. But the heart could not be divided, torn apart, and examined like a mathematical problem. It was irrational, and marvelous, and somehow, he wouldn't trade it for the world.]
["Kotetsu Kaburagi is someone in this world who understands me."]
["Kotetsu Kaburagi is my partner."]
[Now that they were together, it was impossible to even imagine them apart.[
[ Maybe their terms are different, but the sentiments are very much the same. What's most important to him is Sholmes' happiness. His security. His safety.
Even if they've both been so deeply hurt by this place, they've managed to reach into that abyss and pull each other out, soothing one another's souls.
He can't help but the smile that twitches at the corner of his lips when he feels Sholmes smile into the kiss. Ah... this perfect feeling. If only they could shut everything else out. Take this moment in time and freeze it for them to live in forever.
Taking their fill of love, letting it overflow, as it would never be enough.
But he knows with utmost faith that they'll make it through whatever dark storms are to come and meet it on the other side shining brighter than ever. That faint glimmer of dawn is there and he's ready to chase it with Sholmes at his side.
Maybe the only certainty he has of the future is that he has Sholmes with him, but he's ready to take whatever leap of faith that is needed to face it with him.
He lets out a soft sigh against his lips. ]
Forever and always... I will love you, Herlock Sholmes. I will never leave you, as I've promised.
[ These words come out barely above a whisper, words spoken only for one man alone. Something that only he's allowed to hold. ]
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The very same place.
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[And walking into the store! Beelining towards the jewelry aisle.]
Let's find the same charms you gave me.
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Hm... They were over here.
[ Leads him toward the section he got them. ]
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[And time to find the ones they need! A hare, a bunny, and...]
A symbol for infinity. For something eternal.
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For a vow that won't be broken.
[ He gives him a soft kiss on the cheek at that. ]
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Ha. I like the sound of that.
[but yes, TIGER, a hare, and a lemniscate]
[He'll go to find a chain, after kissing him back on the cheek.]
Which one do you like? Thicker? Thinner?
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I'll take one the same as yours.
[ So, not too thin, not too thick. His arm slips around Sholmes' shoulder as he points out the size he'd gotten for Sholmes. ]
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[us: they're not getting rings
also us: MATCHING NECKLACESSSSS]
[Also god. Eternal vow. This is basically engagement, isn't it.]
[He'll take the chain, though, and the little bag of charms.]
Time to pay, my dear.
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Mmhmm. I wouldn't want it any other way.
[ It's funny, he starts to reach for his money, assuming he'll be footing the bill. ]
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[A wink, a kiss to the edge of his mouth, and he's reaching for his own money to pay in full.]
What you shall do for me, I shall do for you.
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I see, spoiling me. But I'm not complaining.
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[And the receipt is given, along with the bag, and he takes Kotetsu by the arm to leave the store.]
Mm, we really do need to find a place for you to put it on...you should have told me you've give me such a thing! That rooftop was such a nice backdrop for the whole scene of gift-giving...
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[ He lets himself be lead along by the man. ]
We could always go there again... Or there's the park... Our room? [ He leans to whisper in his ear. ] I wouldn't mind spending the afternoon with you there.
[ My dudes, three people just died. But really, it's not like he's forgotten, or doesn't care. There's nothing they can do and it's awful, but he has to set that feeling to the side and wait for what tomorrow brings. He can't let this hope that they'll be able to bring them back dull, even with the shock of who it is. ]
But either way, I am at your mercy, my love.
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[He likes the sound of "my love", though, his cheeks a dusty pink.]
The park it shall be for now, I think.
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[ But he can't help but smile at the blush from Sholmes. ]
Then we have the promise for tonight.
[ His fingers trace of Sholmes' jaw, leading him toward the park now. ]
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[He says, quietly, as they move toward the park. Finding a bench to sit down on, Sholmes pulls out the box with the necklace. He slides the charms on, one by one, before unlatching the back of it.]
Here. Move your hair, slightly, so I can put it on you.
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[He holds it in his hands, admiring.]
It's beautiful, isn't it?
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It is. Thank you for this...
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[A sigh.]
How nice it is, to share something like this.
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[ Not that the watch and charms aren't meaningful to have shared, this is something more intimate than that. With those items, it was sharing a piece of themselves from their past. With this, these are for promises of the future. Something bestowed with their feelings for each other alone.
He leans his head back enough to look up at Sholmes, giving him a warm, loving smile. ]
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[He lets go of the necklace to look up at the man. His hands travel to cup the other's cheeks, holding him there, enjoying that warm, beautiful smile.]
[He's so happy he's here.]
[He's so happy he's alive.]
[Tomorrow is another trial, but they're here. Together. Strong.]
[He kisses him then, gently.]
[The warmth seems like it could last a lifetime.]
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Kotetsu leans a little into the kiss making a small, pleased sound.
Never would he have thought his heart would be touched like this again after Tomoe... and yet here Sholmes was. Not replacing her, but still filling him with so much love. He would never weigh one heavier than the other. They both were so deeply important, unique loves he holds so dear.
Despite what Sholmes may have thought early on, there was no way he took this man on to be a second choice. A second best. Sholmes was Sholmes. They are bound together on such a deep level. Truly, he's lucky to be touched with another love like this in his lifetime.
Sholmes makes him honestly wonder if it's possible to have two soulmates in a lifetime. Because they fit like a glove. Like they were always meant to meet here. Finding someone that he never knew he was missing and being able to let out a sigh of relief that he'd been holding until that point.
What a strange concept. ]
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[That is what he thought. That is what he always believed. There was no other evidence for the contrary, at home. Mikotoba was in his life for six blissful years, and then he left. And he hoped. And he wished. And he dreamed that maybe, one day, that they could be together, like they were.]
[But it never happened. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If wishes were dreams, great detectives would live with their partners forever, and ever, and ever.]
[Sholmes never thought about love. Soulmates seemed like such a fanciful notion to him. The better word was partners. And to him, he always would assume he'd dance truly with one man, and one man alone.]
[And then Kotetsu came.]
[Kotetsu, warm, strong, ever faithful, ever caring. Holding him in his arms, never willing to leave.]
[He loved Mikotoba. He loved Kotetsu. Both were true. But how could it be? It wasn't logical. But the heart could not be divided, torn apart, and examined like a mathematical problem. It was irrational, and marvelous, and somehow, he wouldn't trade it for the world.]
["Kotetsu Kaburagi is someone in this world who understands me."]
["Kotetsu Kaburagi is my partner."]
[Now that they were together, it was impossible to even imagine them apart.[
[He smiles into the kiss, blissful, content.]
[Truly, honestly, happy.]
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Even if they've both been so deeply hurt by this place, they've managed to reach into that abyss and pull each other out, soothing one another's souls.
He can't help but the smile that twitches at the corner of his lips when he feels Sholmes smile into the kiss. Ah... this perfect feeling. If only they could shut everything else out. Take this moment in time and freeze it for them to live in forever.
Taking their fill of love, letting it overflow, as it would never be enough.
But he knows with utmost faith that they'll make it through whatever dark storms are to come and meet it on the other side shining brighter than ever. That faint glimmer of dawn is there and he's ready to chase it with Sholmes at his side.
Maybe the only certainty he has of the future is that he has Sholmes with him, but he's ready to take whatever leap of faith that is needed to face it with him.
He lets out a soft sigh against his lips. ]
Forever and always... I will love you, Herlock Sholmes. I will never leave you, as I've promised.
[ These words come out barely above a whisper, words spoken only for one man alone. Something that only he's allowed to hold. ]