Gentle Affection Between Friends

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It was a quiet afternoon at Ant's flat, the kind of day when the sun's soft rays filtered through the windows, casting a gentle glow over everything. Ant and Dec were lounging on the couch, surrounded by blankets and mugs of tea, their usual playfulness tempered by a soft, intimate calmness. There was no rush, no schedule, just the two of them, enjoying each other's presence in the simplest, sweetest way.

Ant shifted slightly, resting his head on Dec's shoulder, the soft scent of his aftershave filling the air. Dec smiled softly, his hand coming up to gently stroke Ant's hair. It was the kind of touch that wasn't rushed or filled with intention, but rather one of comfort, a simple acknowledgement of the bond they shared.

"You alright, mate?" Dec's voice was soft, warm, full of tenderness. He always had a way of making even the smallest gesture feel significant, like the world had slowed down just for them.

"Yeah," Ant replied, his voice equally soft. "Just nice, this."

Dec gave a small chuckle, squeezing Ant's shoulder in a gentle, affectionate manner. "I know what you mean. Everything feels right, doesn't it?"

Ant nodded, closing his eyes for a moment, content to just be in the moment with Dec. The world outside didn't matter. It was just the two of them, wrapped in each other's company, finding peace in something so simple.

There was a quiet beat before Dec's hand moved from Ant's shoulder to his cheek, cupping it gently. He brushed his thumb softly across Ant's cheekbone, a gesture so tender it made Ant's heart flutter in his chest. Without a word, Ant looked up at Dec, their eyes meeting for a moment. It wasn't a glance filled with tension or excitement, but one full of warmth and understanding.

"Thank you," Ant whispered, the words soft but filled with meaning.

Dec leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to Ant's forehead, his lips lingering there for a moment longer than usual. "You don't need to thank me, Ant," he said quietly, his hand now tracing circles on Ant's back, grounding him, making him feel seen. "I'm just glad we have this, mate."

Ant smiled, his heart swelling with affection. "Me too."

They sat in a comfortable silence for a while, the quiet sounds of their breathing filling the space. Then, as if on instinct, Ant reached for Dec's hand, gently holding it in his own. He laced their fingers together, a simple act but one that spoke volumes. Dec looked at their joined hands and then back at Ant, his smile softening even more.

"You're not getting away from me now, are you?" Dec teased lightly, his voice full of fondness.

Ant grinned, squeezing Dec's hand lightly. "Never," he replied, his voice hushed but filled with certainty.

Dec's laughter was low and soft, and he leaned in, pressing a delicate kiss to Ant's cheek. The kind of kiss that wasn't rushed or loud, just a sweet, quiet moment of affection. When he pulled away, he couldn't help but smile at the slight blush that crept onto Ant's face.

"You're beautiful, you know that?" Dec said, his voice sincere.

Ant felt his heart skip a beat, his chest tightening with emotion. "You always know how to make me feel like the luckiest guy in the world," he whispered back, his voice thick with the affection he couldn't always put into words.

Dec leaned in again, this time brushing his lips softly over Ant's cheek in a gesture so tender it felt like a promise. "I feel the same way, mate. Every day."

The world outside seemed so far away in that moment. There was only the two of them, sitting together in the quiet glow of the afternoon, their hands intertwined, their hearts beating in sync. Playful, gentle, and full of affection, they simply existed in each other's company, content in the knowledge that they were cherished beyond measure.

And as they settled closer, their bodies naturally curling into each other, Dec pressed another gentle kiss to Ant's cheek, just because he could, just because he wanted to. It was a small thing, but in the grand scheme of their relationship, it was everything.

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