Cause you can see it when I look at you

[soaringcall]

Characters: Falkner and Morty
Date/Time: February 14th, afternoon
Location: National Park, near the fountain and east side entrance
Warnings: Fluffy romance (between boys).
Summary/Notes: Action. Falkner mans up to tell Morty what he thinks.

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[arcanefog]

[That was easier than he thought it would be. Morty tilted his head to the side a bit, clearing his throat.]

You've just ... made me very happy. [He laughed a little] Because I like you too... y'know?

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[It was Falkner's turn to mindstop. The realization that Morty might possibly (and now actually) return his feelings lit up in his head and made part of him feel stupid, because he had not prepared for it at all. His formal speech had somehow disappeared as well.] O-Oh. I... You... That's really...

[And then the rest of the idea hit him that Morty likes him too, as in similarly to what Falkner had been struggling with. His face lit up like a red lantern from the Lunar new year.] Oh, er, thank you... [All he could feel was his own heart pounding against his chest and some unfamiliar giddy feeling poking about inside him.]

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[All of a sudden, a huge weight bowled into Falkner's back and hurled him into Morty. Falkner had opened his mouth to yell, but not a sound came out as his lips crashed against Morty's. He was too frozen with shock to move.]

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[Morty held his scarf over his mouth to stifle his laughing as Falkner stumbled over his words.] I wonder if that's the appropriate way to respond...

[He didn't have much time to tease further before there was a suspicious ball of pink something shoved Falkner. Morty opened his arms to catch Falkner, not worrying about how he dropped the bag of oranges in the process.]

[He ... caught Falkner. But not in the way he thought he would. His (ah, he could call him that now. His. That sounded so nice) little bird crash landed against him, forcing their first kiss. ... Morty couldn't help it. Even after they stilled, Morty kept his arms right around Falkner's waist and their kiss in place.]

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[Falkner's mind finally caught up and he pushed himself away stumbling back a bit. He covered his mouth still wide-eyed at what just happened.] A-ah! Morty, I... I'm sorry, I was suddenly... [He quickly turned his head to look behind him but saw nothing. Was he attacked? Turning back, he noticed the oranges have scattered.]

No matter, I was careless. Er, let me get those... [He dropped to his knees to help him gather the oranges, trying not to think about what just happened.]

[arcanefog]

...It's alright. Sorry, um ...

[Morty was quiet for a moment before following and grabbing for loose oranges. He picked up a couple, placed them back in the bag, but then stopped to keep an eye on Falkner. It felt like his heart was in his throat after that.] Falkner. I've liked you for a very long time. If you ... really like me too, I'd like for us to go out. ... Like on a date. Dates.

[He finally looked away to pick up another orange]

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[Falkner looked up and nearly dropped the oranges he had gathered.] D-Dates...? [Oh right, those would follow after two people admit they like each other, wouldn't it? What would make it different from when they normally spent time together? Falkner needed a short pause.] Y-yes, I... that would be fine...

[He stood up to place the oranges back into the bag and wiped his hands on his pants. What a surreal day.] Morty, I have to admit I was unprepared for... our relationship to change, but [He manages a steady and focused gaze] I want to see where this change may lead... Ah, er, please take care of me. [Another bow.]

[arcanefog]

[A sigh of relief slipped.] Haaa, I'm glad.

[Morty tried to give Falkner the most assuring smile he could offer.] I would take care of you no matter if there was a change or not. And even so, I wonder if there will be so much of a change ... I just want to be able to call you 'mine.'

[okay, he was treading into the territory of 'extreme sap' so he was just going to stop talking now]

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[All he could see was Morty's smile, and all he could hear were those words... that word. Falkner felt himself in a longing trance.] Morty...

[Before he could stop himself, he walked closer and reached a hand up towards Morty's face. It still in midair as he caught himself. His face became a mixture of shock and embarrassment.] Aah! I... What am I doing?! I didn't ask for permission even! I shouldn't... just...

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[Morty laughed and leaned in closer for that hand] You don't have to, Falkner.

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[Falkner frowned at Morty's laugh, but he realized he must have looked rather strange. Too embarrassed to directly touch Morty's face this time, he placed it on Morty's scarf and pulled himself in a little closer. He lowered his face (which was burning again) but he felt this was comfortable.]

I've never felt confused and content at the same time before. [He paused for a moment.] When you said 'for a very long time'... Was this how you felt?