You Know He Loves You

The Fourth Chapter

        Honos sighed deeply, everyone at his work had decided to be irritating today. So many questions flooded, despite not even being in charge of the department. He had to act out the same scenes several times because the people around him couldn't stop laughing or something.

          He came home quickly, not wanting to continue his day outside any further. The thought of cuddling up against Nyx and ranting about his crappy day sounded perfect, but it was being pushed to the back of his mind. He still didn't know how close he could get and still be comfortable for Nyx.

            He opened the door to find snack littering the floor and coffee table. Nyx was sat on the table organizing some food into portions and corners. He jumped up at the sound of the microwave going off, taking out two bowls of steaming teriyaki and setting them down on the table. A cute red and purple streamer hung in the corner of the room spelling out "Happy Ninth Anniversary".

        Nyx jumped up again and grabbed a bag shoving it into the freezer quickly and turning around satisfied. Honos didn't want to ruin whatever was going on and just watched from the doorway. Happy that the purple tipped man was out of his room at all.

          Nyx placed his hands on hips in triumph, smiling at the organization. The look of satisfaction was enough to make Honos break, smiling wide and wanting so badly to hug the other.

           So he did, out of embarrassment, he hugged from behind. Wrapping his arms limply around the smaller's waist and only tightened when feeling the same affection lay across his arms. The smaller's face burned brightly, the affection caught him off guard but it left him happy. Knowing the affection was filled with love and admiration.

          "Welcome home," the voice was hushed and dazed, love seemed to be infecting the air. Honos only squeezed harder and rested his chin on the shorters head, he sighed and let go. Nyx turned around with a lovestruck smile, but that dropped at seeing his lovers droopy face.

            "Do you not like it?" His voice cracked into a whisper, fear spread over his face. "I knew I should have done something bigger, oh Satan. I'm sorry I just didn't know how to-"

            Nyx was cut off by a short kiss. He held his breath before pressing into Honos, placing one hand on his cheek and the other on his chest. Honos kept his hands around his waist, limiting distance to something more comfortable.

            "This is perfect, thank you. I really wanted to just stay inside today, thank you." He looked around the room and then back into his lover's eyes finding them shining happily hiding the worry. "Hey, don't worry. I'll probably rant about it later." He chuckled, letting go of Nyx and motioning to the stuff.

            Nyx nodded with a tearful smile and sat down; passing one bowl to Honos and holding the other himself. Giggling at the dramatic man as he examined and almost cried with how perfect everything seemed.

          "You have no idea how happy I am that we are doing this." Honos let out a content sigh and turned to look at Nyx, who was shifting through shows on Netflix. He turned and looked back, blushing and holding a small smile.

          "I thought you like dramatic stuff? Like having all the attention on you?" Honos frowned a bit at this, he knew he liked being the center of attention, but totally forgot about it after today. "Just me doesn't seem like enough..." His face dropped and he placed a hand under Nyx's chin, lifting up his head.

          "Hey, you're more than enough. I honestly don't want anyone else's attention right now, only yours." The soft smile that followed melted Honos's heart and he couldn't help but kiss him again. Sweet and short, just enough to show the love and meaning behind the words.