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[ Genji wants to just tug him closer by the waist and hold him close in that moment, but he manages to refrain. He swallows the urge down, almost literally, and leans into his hand. ]

I think we've both made each other stronger. I am so very glad to have met you.

[ Well they can save it for later anyway. Shigeru nods though at Genji's words. He totally gets the other and he's glad to have him in his life. ]

Do you...want to eat something? We just have to warm it up first.

[ He'll take a few sips of his cider as his phone asks that question. Now that they're getting into it Shigeru is kind nervous about Genji's gifts. He really hopes that the other man likes them. ]

Or we can open gifts, but I heard that's usually done on Christmas morning. [ Though his face might go red because that's kind of implying he's staying the night, hguhga! ]

I'd love to. [ Genji's sense of taste might be dulled, but it's obvious that the food Shigeur makes is amazing. He holds his own mug wit both hands, taking a few sips of the warm drink.

...and then smiling slowly, eyes becoming hooded at what Shigeru says. Oh no, Flirty Genji is making an appearance again. ] I think that sounds like a great idea. [ His voice is just so husky...

But he straightens his shoulders. He could whisper sweet nothings to Shigeru all day, but that would get boring quick. ] If you'd like. It looks like my roommates will be gone for the night anyway... and the dog.

[ Oh geez he said something again that was totally embarrassing, please just take his phone away. He's so flustered by Genji's voice and expression that he almost drops his phone while looking at Genji. ]

I-I didn't mean it like that. But I...I guess it came out that way!

I just want to spend a nice evening with you again. [ no wait that sounds even worse?! Oh my god. He's so red right now...

But he'll never admit that after Hygge he's been thinking and wanting to sleep with Genji again. ]

[ Never put your phone away, it just makes Genji love you even more. He chuckles and shakes his head. ] No, I know. I'm sorry, I shouldn't tease you like that so much.

[ He steps in closer and presses a little kiss to his forehead. ] But I do as well. This is the perfect way to spend Christmas.

[ ...and Genji would be lying if he said he hadn't woken up a few times since then with his vents running a little hotter than usual. But it's not something he needs or would ever demand; only if Shigeru wants. Genji is content mind, body and heart as it is. ]

[ Shigeru smiles shyly as he feels his cheeks flush with color. ]

You...you do? [ He fiddles with his phone a very apparent smile on his face as he does so. For some reason having Genji agree and wanting the same thing makes him so...excited and happy. ]

I just want it to be special.

I do. [ He puts his mug down on the counter and cups Shigeru's face, the silicone in his fingers warmed from the cider. ] And it is already more than special, having you here with me. You don't need to worry about that.

[ He's gotten so sappy in his middle age, his younger self would probably be gagging in the corner. Genji chuckles warmly. ]

But let's eat the food you made before we get too lost in ourselves, shall we? I'd hate for it to go to waste.

[ Shigeru will close his eyes as he gently puts a hand over Genji's. Ah. He really loves it when the other man touches him like this, gentle, and calm. It really makes him feel like he can do anything. But for now he'll smile and nod, going back over to where he discarded the food to take out the containers he used to transport them in.

There will be dumplings, hand made with care, along side a still hot pot of ramen as well. With that there will be one other dish, something unfamiliar to Genji as it's from Shigeru's world. But it's a platter of various seafood and meat surrounded by rice and vegetables with a light, almost soy sauce type, coating to it. ]

I hope you don't mind leftovers. Gladio and Hana can have some too.

[ It's all Genji would ever want Shigeru to feel, after all.

He picks up his mug and goes over to look at the food and smiles. ] Ramen? Mm, there's a saying in my world that's: the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

[ This unfamiliar dish looks quite good though, as Genji loves any seafood. ] And I don't think we'll have to worry about leftovers not being eaten in this house.

[ He kisses Shigeru on the cheek. ] This all looks wonderful, thank you for making it.

[ Shigeru's cheeks color a little at the kiss and the saying that he's never heard before. ]

I hope it tastes good. I've read that ramen in your world is almost like an art. I...want to try and get better at making it.

[ It was something in the culinary world that was very serious, or so he recalls from his readings. ]

Have you ever made it before?

[ That gets a little self deprecating laugh out of him. ] No... I admit, I'm not much of a cook. My family always had people cook for us. [ Spoiled rich crime boy life, as it were. ]

I probably helped keep the ramen shop across the street from us in business. [ He goes to get two bowls and a serving spoon. ]

[ Shigeru gives Genji a loving smile. ]

I can help teach you, if you want! I'd love to...cook with you. [ Shigeru please. ]

It could be really fun and you can teach me about all the different foods you've had back home.

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