Anthony's lips etched with a sweet smile as he made his way towards Aegir who was lying with his stomach on the living room's floor - drawing and coloring. In his hand, he was holding a plate full of sliced apples from the kitchen. He couldn't help but to stop for a while and observe Aegir's beaming face filled with enjoyment while using his new set of coloring materials - now oil pastels; leveling up from the crayons he was using before. 
"I wouldn't complain if I see this sunshine everyday, " Anthony muttered to himself; smirking. He suddenly has the urge to pull him closer to his chest and enjoy his warmth by embracing him fully. 
He shook his head. "This is bad, uh? " The moment he let his feelings flow without questions - it felt liberating and also overwhelming. He never thought he's capable of feeling and acting this way. 
He always has this thought of keeping Aegir in his arms but he knows he needs to limit himself to not startle Aegir. This wasn't the first time he got attracted to someone but this one is different - he always thought that those romance novels are exaggerating about having butterflies on your stomach because of a single person but he was proved wrong. 
A familiar fluttering bloomed on Anthony's stomach when his gaze fell on Aegir. Aegir caught Anthony's orbs intently looking at him - he widely smiled and called him, "Why are you standing there, master? Come here! I am done with some of my designs for your book! " Aegir's excitement was evident in his voice as he took two of his artworks and raised them upward for Anthony to see. Aegir's happiness -filled eyes shone like a rare forest-green emerald flaunting its magnificence. 
Anthony's heart skipped a beat. If only he could just shamelessly say that... Although his drawings were pretty,  the artist - him was even more breathtaking and Aegir's beauty is an art piece that he'll worship and value because it transcends even time itself. 
He waved back and smiled. "Yes, I'll be there. " His voice was trembling. Aegir grinned and replied, "Okay! " Getting his attention back on what he's doing. 
He remembered calling Aegir weird the first time he saw his demi-human form by the cafè before but he must be blind... He's damn cute. 
Anthony ran a hand through his hair; boyishly pushing the strands back in a clean sweep as he's trying to fight another smile on his face. 
Before his mind will wander again like a love-sick fool he was; he felt a soft rumble against his feet, followed by another. Looking down, he saw his two cats, their gentle meows urging attention. 
"Are you getting jealous now, uh? "A smile tugged at his lips as he crouched down, ready for a petting session. The two cats meowed a little louder; almost sounding like they're complaining. 
Tibby, the more adventurous of the two, took a different approach, launching himself onto Anthony's head in a flurry of fur. Tibby yawned, his cute canines showing. 
"Alright! Let's go with your mommy now, shall we? " He joked, amidst laughter, Anthony scooped up his other purring companion, carrying Tabby in an embrace. 
He walked towards Aegir, he placed the plate full of sliced apples on the table. Tibby took a playful leap off Anthony's head. With a soft thump, he landed towards Aegir. He was momentarily surprised by the sudden intrusion but he eventually smiled. Tibby rubbed his head mischievously on Aegir's outstretched arm; purring contentedly. 
Aegir slowly reached out his other hand to scratch the cat behind his ears. His head tilted in Anthony's direction. There was no hint of irritation in his voice but impatience. "C'mon now, master! We must finish this now so you can now post this in your social media! " He urged him, pointing the laptop on the table by raising his head and puckering his lips on the table's direction. 
A hearty chuckle erupted on Anthony's throat. He quietly took a piece of the apple from the plate; crouching his knees so that he could reach Aegir's position - he leaned forward; gently cupping Aegir's chin, with a faint gasp and orbs widening in shock - Anthony's touch sent a jolt through Aegir's whole system. A blush crept on Aegir's cherub cheeks as Anthony placed the apple slice in between his housemate's lips; their faces tantalizingly close. 
Aegir's mind was screaming. Anthony's face was inches away from him and he could clearly see Anthony's slightly hooded golden orbs staring at his lips as if it had the same taste as the slice of apple he gave to him. Aegir couldn't understand according to the book Vin sent - it meant something but his master won't do it, right? 
’Why would he even do it? ’ He refused to acknowledge the reason his mind was pushing him to accept.  Aegir knows he likes his master - maybe he's just misunderstanding his intention? 
Those cursed comics were lying that it truly meant that way,  it should be or else Aegir was getting crazy. 
He munched the apple as fast as he could; Anthony was still observing him - he saw his master's adam's apple bobbing up and down. The apple was sweet and juicy but Aegir felt thirsty. 
Aegir gulped down the piece of apple and tenderly pushed Anthony's chest away from him but he didn't bulge - he even leaned forward until their nose touched each other. 
’What's happening?!’ Aegir doesn't know what to think anymore.  He saw this before - he is not ignorant! He read the first volume of what Vin sent him and all of the same scenarios concerning this all lead to the two protagonist's lips meeting each other in a fiery dance. 
Aegir was internally panicking. He doesn't know what to do in this situation but he... doesn't despise it for some reason. His heart was loudly hammering on his chest. Is his master getting back at him for kissing his cheek during the mission? This must be it,  right? 
His voice was quivering, "W-What are you doing, master? " he managed to ask him. 
Anthony playfully smiled and for Aegir the expression he's making right now is downright scandalous. He never saw this kind of look on his master before and it's making his whole face heat up. 
Anthony's voice sounded like the cool breeze on a fine afternoon weather; capable of sending shivers down one's spine but the way it felt pleasant doesn't make anyone hate it, "Nothing much... '' Anthony, still lingering on Aegir's flushed cheeks, reached out with a thumb. With a tender swipe using his finger, he brushed away a stray bit of the apple clinging to Aegir's lips, "...just special attention. " The gentle spark made Aegir's heart pound a frantic rhythm against his chest. 
The next words that came from Anthony's mouth sent a fluttering wave inside Aegir's stomach, "Don't you want it? " There's a hint of teasing laced on Anthony's voice but this was far from the usual antics he usually does. 
It felt dangerously bold and it made him question what's running inside Anthony's mind to make him act like this. 
Aegir hated it that he was the only one getting cornered - he felt a little daring - he held Anthony's cheek and stared eye to eye. "Can I give you one too? '' For Anthony it felt like an attack - his eyes widened as his heartbeat the same symphony with Aegir's. He was too stunned to speak because he never thought Aegir would reply with the same intensity he wanted him to feel. 
Anthony's eyes darted on Aegir's lips once more - fighting the urge not to do something that his intrusive thoughts was telling him. 
For him, Aegir's plump lips looked more appetizing than the apples he sliced.  And it's tempting him to take a bite. 
Their distance was getting too close when they heard the sound of the doorbell. They immediately pushed each other as if they got burned. 
At that moment,  Anthony felt like he was up to commit murder. 
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