pocketpretzels | Midnight Manor Private Residence, Saturday Afternoon

"Excellent compromise," Steven said. He gave Llewellyn a kiss, though a quick one this time. "You're brilliant."

"Thank you," Watts replied. And then added: "You flirt."

"Who wouldn't flirt with a handsome man who makes strawberry shortcakes for you?" Steven replied.

"... You'd best not be flirting with just any man who makes you baked goods, Steven Grant," Watts said, trying to sound serious while clearly biting back a smile.

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"Not just any man," Steven said, grinning up at him. "The best man."

"The best, you say?" Watts grinned back at him, leading them in a quick little dance step as he did so.

"The very best," Steven replied. He laughed with delight as they danced.

And what else could Watts do in that moment but lean down to kiss that smile?

"More dancing after we eat?" Steven asked.

Yes, they'd already technically made plans for after they sampled the shortcake but surely they could add in a dance?

They had the rest of the afternoon and the evening ahead of them, a dance could totally be worked in to the agenda.

"I'd love to," Watts replied.

"I love this," Steven said, resting his head on Llewellyn's shoulder. "Being romantic with you at random moments of the day."

"On a whim," Watts agreed. "Because I love you, and I love seeing you smile. Being the reason for your smile."

"You are excellent at making me smile," Steven said, doing just that against Llewellyn's shoulder. "Rather talented at it I'd say."

"I do my best to stay in practice," Watts said. "Got to keep my skills sharp if I expect to be doing so for the rest of my life, now don't I?"

Well now Steven was melted against him. "You say such wonderful things."

"Because I've a wonderful man to say them to," Watts replied.

"Now who's flirting?" Steven asked, lifting his head so Llewellyn could see him grin.

"Oh, me," Watts said, unrepentant. "Is it working?"

Steven giggled. "Very much so. You're rather good at it."

"Another skill I am doing my best to hone," Watts told him, guiding them back to the counter, though not yet letting go.

"You're already amazing," Steven told him. "Imagine how much more you'll be decades from now."

"Alongside the love of my life?" Watts said, sneaking in one more kiss before he went to get the whipped topping.

"How else would you get practice making the love of your life smile?" Steven pointed out.

"Precisely," Watts agreed, setting the bowl down next to the bowl of strawberries.

Steven took a seat on one of the stools at the counter so he'd be more inclined to focus on eating than getting distracted by kissing Llewellyn.

It did not rule out getting distracted by kissing, but he was at least doing his best to try.

"How can I help?"

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