[It's been a few weeks since he realised that Break felt anything more than friendship towards him. A few weeks since, and with his health much improved, Baizhu is once again puttering around his pharmacy as the working day draws to a close.
Break is there, of course. The doctor can hear him moving around in the back room, where he had sent him a few minutes ago to fetch something. He never forgets that the other man can't see, but he also rarely treats him any differently because of it. He simply makes sure that he keeps things in the same places so they can be easily found.]
We're done for the day, I think.
[Baizhu calls out as he sighs to himself and pushes the latch to lock the front door of the shop before turning the sign around. He pauses there for a moment, then turns away and heads to the other room to locate his companion.]
Break— ah. There you are.
[A small smile warms his expression as he catches the other man in the corridor that leads to both the pharmacy back rooms and the stairs into to the main house. Letting him pass would be easy enough but instead, almost playfully, he catches Break by the wrist and gently pins him to the wall, his free hand resting on the smaller man's hip.]
[Break hadn't expected helping out in the pharmacy to be as fulfilling as it has been. Though there are times he misses the thrill of the fight. When he hears Baizhu call out he leaves the backroom to head up front.]
Oh? Did you want something?
[He was expecting some last minute work things, or maybe even a quick kiss as they finish up. He wasn't prepared to be pinned to the wall, and it takes a second to catch up.]
My, my~ This is a surprise~
[He's not used to being on the receiving end of this kind of thing, and hopes he sounds a bit more confident than he feels.]
[Baizhu does not boast any real physical strength but he doesn't expect to encounter much resistance as he holds Break's wrist to the wall beside his head and presses flush to him, a small smile on his lips as he dips his head for a kiss.]
You've been very helpful today, I thought you might deserve a reward.
[He rubs the pad of his thumb against the base of Break's palm, gently teasing.]
[Break may not be used to this kind of treatment, but he finds he doesn't mind at all. Especially with Baizhu pressed up against him. Break can feel his face warm.]
I think I can excuse a bit of unfairness.
[As he kisses Baizhu back, he trails his free hand up the other's arm.]
[And he melts into it easily. A minute passes, and his fingers find their way under the hem of Break's shirt to brush the warmth of his hip.
He's never pushed anything, content to have the man's company and affection in any way he wants to give it as well as his own frailty often keeping him from advancing such things, but...
[Break is much the same way, unwilling to push things, mostly as a result of the world he lived in previously. However, if Baizhu is going to be forward, the least Break can do is respond in kind.]
You tempt me every day.
[Realizing that while that's the truth it's not an answer, he adds soft]
[There's a soft sigh as he moves his hand up enough to lace his fingers between Break's, holding his hand to the wall with barely any force at all. If he wanted to get free it would be easy enough to do it.
He can't recall a time Break has ever pulled out of his grasp, though...]
Every day? [As if he only just realised what Break said, he repeats it and chuckles.] That is entirely unintentional, I assure you.
[Break has no intention of freeing himself. He loves every bit of attention he gets from Baizhu. He smiles, and stamps down any embarrassment from sharing the truth.]
[And his hand clasps around Break's, keeping hold of it as he lowers it and uses the leverage to pull his body closer, stealing another kiss from him as he does.]
Then I shall refrain from apologising for it. [Since, well, it seems they are both getting what they want after all.] Do you need to go home to fetch anything or do I have you for the evening?
[He keeps hold of the man's hand as they head down that narrow hall and up the stairs to the upper levels of the house. Baizhu can feel his heart racing, anticipation and excitement mixing together in the pit of his stomach, and if it wasn't clear what he intended then perhaps the way he immediately leads Break to his bedroom would clear things up.
A quick check for Changsheng, then he closes the door behind them.]
[Break grabs his cane as he's lead upstairs. While Break isn't completely naive, there is some surprise at the idea that this isn't just going to be another make out and then sleep situation, given that that's the furthest they gone before.]
Baizhu...
[He trails off, wanting to confirm his intentions, but not sure how to ask.]
[There's a soft huff of air exhaled as he looks over to Break and squeezes his hand, tugging him closer again with a smile that's audible in his voice.]
You have been very good to me, my dear, and I have come to care for you a great deal. [He curls a finger beneath Break's chin, nudging his head to tilt upwards.]
[There is no way Break isn't blushing as he looks up at Baizhu with his unseeing eye. While usually on the other side of situations like this, he finds that he could easily get used to this. For now, he relishes in the butterflies Baizhu is giving him.]
Of course. [His answer is soft, barely more than a whisper.] In any way you'd like.
[In any way he'd like? It's enough to make even someone as patient and generous as Baizhu want to be greedy, hearing something like that. He pauses, as if giving Break a moment to change his mind if he's going to, then he takes hold of both of his hands to draw him away from the door.]
In that case.
[A step back, then another. He seats Break on the edge of the bed and gently urges him back onto it.]
[Break leaves his cane by the door and allows Baizhu to guide him to the bed. He lays back on it. He takes a moment to consider Baizhu's suggestion there. He doesn't often (read: ever) let others take care of him. But perhaps this once he'll make an exception.]
[A year ago this would have been unthinkable. He would have shied away from it immediately, reasoning that such things were simply not anything he had time for or the inclination to pursue. How things change...
Still, being on the side of taking charge is fairly new to him. He's mindful of Break's blindness, as always, and he sets his own glasses aside quickly before he's joining the other man and kissing him, pushing a hand into his hair as his own heart begins to drum loudly in his ears.
Some things do not change. He knows he has to pace himself.]
Do let me know, [Baizhu tells him quietly.] If there's something you don't like.
[Neither of them said anything when it happened. Break just stopped going 'home' and Baizhu didn't mention how many of his belongings had made their way into the house.
He wakes up slowly, with his arm curled around the other man and their legs tangled together. After a moment spent resisting the urge to cough - always a problematic issue first thing in the morning - he carefully props himself up on one elbow and leans over Break, brushing his hair away from his face gently so he can press a few soft kisses around his eyes.
What a sweet thing it is, to feel your heart bursting with affection every time you look at someone.]
Break... [A kiss against his temple.] Good morning.
[Break wakes up to being kissed. A gentle sensation he's beginning to grow accustom to, though maybe not as many as this morning. He smiles at the greeting, and after a moment, opens one eye to show that he's actually awake. He doesn't bother moving yet, preferring to rest under the warm covers awhile longer.]
Mm...Morning, dear.
[This softer, more human side of Break is only really seen in the mornings, before he fully commits to waking up and facing the day. Usually, he starts his day slowly, taking his time to savor the joys this world allows him. Baizhu did seem intent on him waking up, however.]
What has you so affectionate this early, hm?
[He seems to realize after he asks. It's his birthday today, isn't it? For the first birthday in years, he's filled with a warm excitement, rather than dread and regret.]
Should I not be affectionate with my beloved? [He returns playfully, planting another kiss on his face.]
I understand it's your birthday today.
[Break has been dramatic enough about getting old for Baizhu to have the date firmly stuck in his mind, but he's not going to let the other man wallow in it (if he's even going to try... he seems in quite fine spirits.]
[Beloved! He likes being called that. He chuckles softly at the kiss.]
You should be ♡
[He has no intent on trying to wallow. His dramatics earlier in the month were to get Baizhu to remember his birthday, not for any frustration about growing old. Break may still not be entirely comfortable with care and affection being sent his way so gently, but it's a special occasion so he'll allow it without complaint.]
Oooh~? Well, I suppose I should not get in the way of your plans then, should I? Dote away ♡
[It is easy to forget that Break is blind, sometimes, with how easily he navigates. Not that Baizhu ever fails to make it easy for him. At least, as much as he can.
With the man settled on top of him, he slides a hand against the dip of his spine and smiles in amusement at his antics.]
Oh, no. [He replies playfully.] Whatever will I do.
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Date: 2025-04-04 06:36 pm (UTC)Break is there, of course. The doctor can hear him moving around in the back room, where he had sent him a few minutes ago to fetch something. He never forgets that the other man can't see, but he also rarely treats him any differently because of it. He simply makes sure that he keeps things in the same places so they can be easily found.]
We're done for the day, I think.
[Baizhu calls out as he sighs to himself and pushes the latch to lock the front door of the shop before turning the sign around. He pauses there for a moment, then turns away and heads to the other room to locate his companion.]
Break— ah. There you are.
[A small smile warms his expression as he catches the other man in the corridor that leads to both the pharmacy back rooms and the stairs into to the main house. Letting him pass would be easy enough but instead, almost playfully, he catches Break by the wrist and gently pins him to the wall, his free hand resting on the smaller man's hip.]
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Date: 2025-04-04 06:57 pm (UTC)Oh? Did you want something?
[He was expecting some last minute work things, or maybe even a quick kiss as they finish up. He wasn't prepared to be pinned to the wall, and it takes a second to catch up.]
My, my~ This is a surprise~
[He's not used to being on the receiving end of this kind of thing, and hopes he sounds a bit more confident than he feels.]
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Date: 2025-04-04 07:03 pm (UTC)You've been very helpful today, I thought you might deserve a reward.
[He rubs the pad of his thumb against the base of Break's palm, gently teasing.]
If you will pardon the unfairness of my approach.
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Date: 2025-04-04 07:14 pm (UTC)I think I can excuse a bit of unfairness.
[As he kisses Baizhu back, he trails his free hand up the other's arm.]
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Date: 2025-04-04 07:21 pm (UTC)[And he melts into it easily. A minute passes, and his fingers find their way under the hem of Break's shirt to brush the warmth of his hip.
He's never pushed anything, content to have the man's company and affection in any way he wants to give it as well as his own frailty often keeping him from advancing such things, but...
Sometimes...]
Could I tempt you to stay the night?
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Date: 2025-04-04 07:35 pm (UTC)You tempt me every day.
[Realizing that while that's the truth it's not an answer, he adds soft]
Yes.
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Date: 2025-04-04 07:40 pm (UTC)[There's a soft sigh as he moves his hand up enough to lace his fingers between Break's, holding his hand to the wall with barely any force at all. If he wanted to get free it would be easy enough to do it.
He can't recall a time Break has ever pulled out of his grasp, though...]
Every day? [As if he only just realised what Break said, he repeats it and chuckles.] That is entirely unintentional, I assure you.
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Date: 2025-04-04 07:49 pm (UTC)Unintentional perhaps, but no less potent~
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Date: 2025-04-04 07:54 pm (UTC)I see.
[And his hand clasps around Break's, keeping hold of it as he lowers it and uses the leverage to pull his body closer, stealing another kiss from him as he does.]
Then I shall refrain from apologising for it. [Since, well, it seems they are both getting what they want after all.] Do you need to go home to fetch anything or do I have you for the evening?
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Date: 2025-04-04 08:09 pm (UTC)You have me for the evening~
[Even if he did need something from home, there was no way he was going to leave. He leans in for another kiss.]
Unless you want to pin me to the wall again, might I suggest we head upstairs?
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Date: 2025-04-04 08:15 pm (UTC)[He keeps hold of the man's hand as they head down that narrow hall and up the stairs to the upper levels of the house. Baizhu can feel his heart racing, anticipation and excitement mixing together in the pit of his stomach, and if it wasn't clear what he intended then perhaps the way he immediately leads Break to his bedroom would clear things up.
A quick check for Changsheng, then he closes the door behind them.]
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Date: 2025-04-04 08:33 pm (UTC)Baizhu...
[He trails off, wanting to confirm his intentions, but not sure how to ask.]
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Date: 2025-04-04 08:39 pm (UTC)You have been very good to me, my dear, and I have come to care for you a great deal. [He curls a finger beneath Break's chin, nudging his head to tilt upwards.]
Will you let me have you?
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Date: 2025-04-04 08:51 pm (UTC)Of course. [His answer is soft, barely more than a whisper.] In any way you'd like.
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Date: 2025-04-04 08:54 pm (UTC)In that case.
[A step back, then another. He seats Break on the edge of the bed and gently urges him back onto it.]
Allow me to take care of you.
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Date: 2025-04-04 09:10 pm (UTC)Alright.
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Date: 2025-04-04 09:49 pm (UTC)Still, being on the side of taking charge is fairly new to him. He's mindful of Break's blindness, as always, and he sets his own glasses aside quickly before he's joining the other man and kissing him, pushing a hand into his hair as his own heart begins to drum loudly in his ears.
Some things do not change. He knows he has to pace himself.]
Do let me know, [Baizhu tells him quietly.] If there's something you don't like.
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Date: 2025-04-04 09:59 pm (UTC)I will.
[And in his head he tells himself that not only is that the truth, but that if he needs him to stop, he'll be nice about it.
For now though, he leans up to kiss Baizhu again.]
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Date: 2025-09-30 10:24 pm (UTC)He wakes up slowly, with his arm curled around the other man and their legs tangled together. After a moment spent resisting the urge to cough - always a problematic issue first thing in the morning - he carefully props himself up on one elbow and leans over Break, brushing his hair away from his face gently so he can press a few soft kisses around his eyes.
What a sweet thing it is, to feel your heart bursting with affection every time you look at someone.]
Break... [A kiss against his temple.] Good morning.
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Date: 2025-09-30 10:53 pm (UTC)Mm...Morning, dear.
[This softer, more human side of Break is only really seen in the mornings, before he fully commits to waking up and facing the day. Usually, he starts his day slowly, taking his time to savor the joys this world allows him. Baizhu did seem intent on him waking up, however.]
What has you so affectionate this early, hm?
[He seems to realize after he asks. It's his birthday today, isn't it? For the first birthday in years, he's filled with a warm excitement, rather than dread and regret.]
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Date: 2025-10-05 06:07 pm (UTC)I understand it's your birthday today.
[Break has been dramatic enough about getting old for Baizhu to have the date firmly stuck in his mind, but he's not going to let the other man wallow in it (if he's even going to try... he seems in quite fine spirits.]
It's my turn to dote on you.
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Date: 2025-10-06 12:13 am (UTC)You should be ♡
[He has no intent on trying to wallow. His dramatics earlier in the month were to get Baizhu to remember his birthday, not for any frustration about growing old. Break may still not be entirely comfortable with care and affection being sent his way so gently, but it's a special occasion so he'll allow it without complaint.]
Oooh~? Well, I suppose I should not get in the way of your plans then, should I? Dote away ♡
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Date: 2025-10-11 09:06 pm (UTC)[Something that he of course knows and always remembers. He punctuates the statement with a kiss.]
We will be going out for lunch, then I will be treating you to a home-made dinner.
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Date: 2025-11-23 05:28 pm (UTC)[Break kisses Baizhu back, and reaches up to wrap his arms around the other.]
You do know the way to this man's heart is through his stomache, hm~?
[He pulls Baizhu in for another kiss. Grinning into it, he maneuvers them both so Baizhu is laying down with Break resting ontop of his chest.]
That requires getting up, however, and I find myself rather comfortable right here.
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Date: 2025-11-28 01:29 am (UTC)With the man settled on top of him, he slides a hand against the dip of his spine and smiles in amusement at his antics.]
Oh, no. [He replies playfully.] Whatever will I do.