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’I'll get you a cake next year.’
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While it doesn’t occur to Cian that this sounds like a promise, Mars definitely notices. It’s the kind of thing anyone could say and it would be meaningless, the kind of polite response that is to be expected in this sort of situation. Yet, even knowing this, he finds himself hoping those words are true, because even though he couldn’t care less for cake, spending his next birthday with Cian sounds… perfect, honestly.
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”Cake and your company? What more could I ask for?”
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Well, add that to the list of feelings and thoughts Mars tells himself to ignore.
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Preparing the salad doesn’t take too long, because even not knowing what the hell he’s doing, it’s no more than a salad, after all. Did he season it without being reminded to? No. Is it the most amazing salad out there? Definitely not. But, it is what it is, and truly Mars couldn’t care much, as his attention returns to Cian the moment he’s done. He watches him, taking in every little movement.
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”You’re really good at all this, you know? It’s cute.” Of course he has no apprehensions in sharing his thoughts, a bright smile being shot in Cian’s direction.

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[attr="class","cian"]"careful, mars. you almost sound surprised."

while usually he'd deflect, cian accepts the compliment this time, returning a bright smile of his own. he flushes just a little; enough to notice, maybe.

the stove flicks on, heating up the skillet. not long after that, once the pan's nice and hot, cian places the two cuts of steak on them.

it sizzles, smelling really pleasant.

cian turns back to mars then leans on the counter, nearing him.

"it should be ready in about ten minutes."

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”Maybe, but only in the best way possible.” He grins, and he does notice the flushing, but he pretends not to notice. Or, more like he tells himself he must be imagining things, because it just doesn’t seem possible. Cian blushing? Mars is sure that’s something he has never seen before in all the time he has known him.
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It’s adorable.
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Maybe, instead of wasting his time thinking about all that, Mars should do something useful like set the table for them. But, as one can probably expect, this also doesn’t occur to him at all – maybe because he has also never had to set a table before, or maybe because he’s too distracted by the situation.
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”Ten minutes, huh? What are we going to do in all that time?” There is a playful smirk, because of course there is, and although he’s mostly joking, he does also move closer. Then again, this may just be because he wants to be close to Cian.

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[attr="class","cian"]"hmmmm, dunno really, there's just so much we could do..."

he takes another step closer only to lean in real close, invading mars' personal space. invading is a strong word; perhaps mars does not mind.

no, cian knows he doesn't mind.

his face hovers near, close enough that his breath rolls off mars' lips.

with intent in his eyes, he grins, then flicks his gaze to the table behind.

"...like setting the table, which you forgot to do."

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Cian’s right, he doesn’t mind it.
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He does, however, hold his breath without even realizing he’s doing as much, his gaze never leaving him no matter how close they are. So close. Close enough that their lips almost touch…
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And then Cian turns away, leaving Mars to chuckle to himself.
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”Mmm… True, but...Fuck that?” Just like that, Mars is the one who leans in this time, placing a quick yet surprisingly gentle kiss just by the corner of his lips. Without even thinking of it, his hand finds Cian’s.
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”...We really should go set the table though…” He says this, but he doesn’t move from where he is.

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[attr="class","cian"]cian returns the chuckle, instinctively shifting closer after the kiss. it's gentler than he expects, but he appreciates it all the same; possibly even more.

"we really should..."

despite his words, he also doesn't move. his hand squeezes mars' right before he leans in to kiss him. it's gentle at first, almost a tease, but it grows rougher, more passionate with every passing second.

the steaks continue to sizzle.

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They really should go set the table.
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They really should pay more attention to the steaks.
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Neither of these things cross Mars’ mind though, all of it quickly becoming irrelevant with the kiss.
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It’s soft, and it’s sweet, and it only takes a moment for it stops being both these things. Or, maybe it doesn’t… Maybe those things always remain, but just take a back seat to all those other more overpowering feelings.
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It’s rough, and a hand is placed at Cian’s waist, pulling him even closer while the other still holds on firmly onto his.
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The scent coming from the sizzling skillet fills the kitchen, and as delightful as it is, it too becomes of little significance.

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[attr="class","cian"]the steaks fade into the background, becoming potential fire hazards, but they matter little, inconsequential compared to the person before him.

all that matters is mars.

cian's pulled closer; his hand slips out and reaches for the belt around mars' waist intead. there's a sense of urgency in how he unbuckles, how he tugs, and his lips snake into a grin before he lowers to dote kisses along the way.

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Maybe later Mars will feel guilty about all the food that Cian worked so hard to prepare for them. Maybe he’ll even feel guilty about his own stupid salad. Right now though? Right now guilt is the last thing he could possibly feel...
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Mars, who usually has something witty to say for just about every situation, offers no words, instead meeting Cian’s grin with one of his own – along with a light chuckle. Whatever he wants to do, he lets him do, cherishing every kiss and meeting every motion with one of his own. It’s all too familiar, but it’s different too, in a way that he can’t help but adore.
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All that matters is Cian.
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It’s always Cian.

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[attr="class","cian"]somewhere along the way, the fires from the stove subside, overpowered by all else in the room. even after, they remain still; the only sounds that permeate the silence of the room are their breaths.

chuckling, cian tilts his head over at mars to plant a kiss on his cheek.

"can't believe you burned the steaks."

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”Me? You’re the one who started it.”
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Grinning, the kiss is returned with one of his own – a quick but proper one this time. He knows Cian’s right: he’s the one who started all this. But, does he regret it? Does he feel guilty? Not at all.
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He’s enjoying himself too much for an emotion like guilt to ruin the moment for him.
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”Mmm… I did want to try your cooking though…”
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To no one’s surprise, sometimes Mars can be rather spoilt.

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[attr="class","cian"]"that doesn't sound like me."

he shrugs, dismissing the blame even though it's definitely on him for starting it. the poor table will remain messy for a little longer, but that's fine, especially so when he's too wrapped up enjoying the warmth mars provides.

"yeah? i guess it's a good thing i prepared more steaks then."

during mars' fiasco of preparing a salad, cian found time to season another pair of steaks just in case something happened. his hunch paid off.

"i can go cook them now, if you'd like."

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Could this birthday possibly get any better?
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The thought crosses his mind and Mars can’t help but smile, looking at Cian.
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How can someone so easily make everything so much better? Why is it that even the simplest things make him so happy when they’re together?
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None of these questions is spoken of out loud, of course, but this time they remain for a while even as he laughs…
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”Ah, look at you being prepared. Maybe you know me too well… or know yourself.” A teasing smirk, followed by a quick peck on the cheek.
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”Guess I should be good and go set the table so I don’t distract you again.”

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[attr="class","cian"]"i know us."

the word makes him feel warm, safe, and secure in a way he's only experienced a rare few times in his life. cian isn't an idiot, but he pushes this thought, this feeling, away for a later time.

chuckling, he returns the quick peck.

"guess you should. i'll go cook our steaks now."

and he'll try not to burn them.

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