Expressions of Love

Reichen and Rodiney

Summary: Sometimes it is in the comfort of sleep that we are protected the most.

Prompt: Fan Fic 100 #84- Out Cold (Alternate title- Roll)

Inspiration: Arlo 'n' Janis comic strip published on 11/16/2000 illustrated by Jimmy Johnson.

Rodiney was the first one home. All three of his photo shoots had ended earlier than expected. No one likes to shoot three different campaigns in one day, but it was avoidable. Since they did end early, he had the chance to stop by his agent's office and pick up three new jobs for the rest of the month. He also got the chance to do a little shopping, first to pick up a couple of dress shirts and some slacks that he had been eyeing. Then picking up items for dinner and flowers, just because. Before all of that, his morning started with a rigorous boot camp workout with Reichen.

Rodiney hung up his coat, unloaded the food items, laid his new clothes across the bed and reentered the kitchen to prepare dinner. The cat ran in and out of the kitchen every time the can opener whirred. Rodiney got the hint and fed the cat. About three hours later Reichen came home, mentally exhausted from his meetings and interviews. Rodiney was sitting at the computer in their makeshift office space. He was talking with his parents via Skype in Brazil. Reichen leaned over to give Rodiney a kiss and heard the following words:

"Olá filho, bem vindo a casa (Hello son, welcome home.)" The familiar voice was Rodiney's mother.

"Oi, mamãe. Como você está? (Hi, mama. How are you?)" He replied in Portuguese.

"Estamos muito bem querida. Como você está? (We are fine sweetheart. How are you?)"

"Uh... Estou cansado e com fome. (I'm tired and hungry.)" They laughed.

"Seu Português está a melhorar. Bom trabalho! (Your Portuguese is improving. Good job!)"

"Dinner is ready if you want to eat now." Rodiney said.

"Good. I'm going to eat, I'm starving."

"Bom apetite (Enjoy your meal) Reichen." replied Rodiney's father.

"Obrigado. Adeus papai. (Thank you. Bye-bye papa)." Reichen made his way to the bedroom to change clothes. Rodiney continued talking with his parents for a few more minutes then ended the call.

They joined up in the kitchen. Rodiney hugged his boyfriend as he exhaled deeply releasing the troubles of the day.

"Everything is okay?"

"Yes, it is now. Today's bad vibes are gone and I'm here with you." Rodiney reached up to kiss Reichen and heard his stomach growl as they kissed. They laughed.

"Come on. You need to eat." Rodiney handed Reichen a bowl to fill with soup as he got the salad from the fridge. They sat at the dining room table with a pitcher of Rodiney's favorite new discovery: sweet tea.

"So how were your shoots this morning?"

"They were good. Fast. They ended early."

"All of them?" Rodiney nodded. "That's unusual."

"I know, but I'm glad. I went shopping."

"I saw. I like that blue shirt. I think it will look great on you."

"Yes, it's why I buy it." They both smiled. "So, how was your day?"

"Meetings. You know how those go." he replied as he wiped salad dressing from his mouth. "Everything was good until Austin popped up out of no where. I swear he must have a built in GPS."