Spice [NaNoWriMo 2023 Winner]

En L'air

The last day of the trip was less about the fun and more about what was to be expected when they reached Barcelona. Yuri had planned a meet and greet with some of his fans and Victor would be spending a good portion of their time with Yuuri. Victor said that they should spend some time just the two of them shopping, and maybe Yuri should plan a day out with Otabek, this was the Grande Prix, he had made it. Yuri agreed that he wanted to spend time with Otabek but the idea of shopping sounded exhausting.

"I'm just outgrowing everything anyways," Yuri complained.

"Yes, but it's also cold out and none of your sweaters but the one Yuuri made you fit and you did just donate a dozen pairs of pants. We should get you some that will at least last over the season," Victor explained, "Can we at least get you a proper coat."

"Okay, okay...can we bring Beka?" Yuri asked, "Make it less humiliating if I have a friend with me."

"Sure," Victor shrugged as spotted Otabek ahead in traffic. "Then we head out to Japan for the rest of the season and you can just relax in the baths."

"I could really use a hot bath," Yuri grumbled, his poor body was giving him issues again and Victor gave a sympathetic smile. When all of this was finished, Yuri would be able to take a few months off to regain his feet, Yuuri said that Minako had agreed to work with him and he would have the Ice Castle to himself in the early hours.

Victor had mentioned that Yuri wanted Otabek to join them but that information was up in their air, the Onsen was already getting a bit crammed.

Victor was incredibly grateful when they did reach the hotel and smiled widely when he saw Yuuri and Yakov waiting out front for them. Otabek was unloading his bike and Victor parked before he got out and met Yuuri with a tight embrace.

"How's Vicchan?" Victor asked and Yuuri heaved a loud sigh, "That pleased with himself huh?"

"Yes," Yuuri drawled, "I'm sure he'll be happy to see Makkachin though, maybe he can keep him out of trouble."

"I'm sure the old boys will be good," Victor laughed and turned, "Yuuri, this is Otabek."

"Pleasure, I've watched you skate all through the finals, you're good, like your style too, simple and elegant," Yuuri said and took the other man's hand in his own. "I'm looking to sponsor a couple skaters, I already have Yuri lined up."

"I'm not much of a fashion guy, but thank you," Otabek said and Yuuri shrugged with a smile, "I'll keep it in mind though."

"Call me if you're interested," Yuuri stated and looked at Yuri himself and gave the young man a genuine smile, "I have a gift for you, when you're settled in."

"Victor said you were working on something," Yuri said and yawned, the road trip catching up and a cranky Potya was demanding food and her litter box, "You know where to find me."

"Thank you, for looking after him," Yakov spoke as Yuri headed inside, "Any problems?"

"None, met some fans on the way, ran in to Otabek, but we made it here alive," Victor explained and tossed the keys to his car to the old man, "Lilia promised to drive it back."

"I remember," Yakov grumbled, offering to help Victor with the bags and they talked about their schedules. Yakov agreed to let Victor parade Yuri about for new clothes and said he would like to have an adult present for the meet and greet. They would work out the logistics later but for now, Victor was exhausted and wanted a nap.

"I hope you don't think it too forward but I got us a room to share," Yuuri said timidly and handed him the card key. Victor smiled and settled his arms around Yuuri's waist and brought him in just a little closer.