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It was a lazy morning,a Sunday morning and Josuke was sound asleep in his bed.Not his bed,but his bed,being the bed that belonged to his boyfriend,the love of his life Okuyasu Nijimura.He had spent the night there yet again,something more common since they had had gotten more serious with their relationship over the past year.
At the moment,the two of them were both nestled together in the large queen sized bed in only their pajama pants,fingers loosely entertwined.The rising of the sun woke Okuyasu from his sleep as it blared through the blinds,but not Josuke who on good days,was a heavy sleeper.
Instead it was the kiss on his cheek that he thought he imagined that first stirred him ,but he didn't awake entirety.He just smiled sleepily and continued to sink further into the covers and heart shaped pillows,mumbling a soft 'me too',to the soft 'I love you' from his lover who's fingers combed through his now loosened hair.
It was when he heard pots clanking and water running that he slowly awoke.And it was that familiar sound of Okuyasu making magic in the kitchen and the captivating smell that roused him.Josuke let out a yawn ,scratched his hair ,then stretched before getting up to twist the blind,shutting out the sun glare.
He paused a moment,a ghost if pain traveling down his leg.It was healed,now just scars.But Josuke knew he'd never be the same again,not when he still needed his stand to assist in running and lifting heavy loads.
But right now he would live with it.He could live with it because of what he sacrificed himself for was still here,alive and breathing
Because Okuyasu was alive and that's what mattered.
Slipping his feet into his own set of pale violet bunny slippers to match Okuyasu's blue ones (a birthday present from so long ago,and yet the things still lived) ,Josuke made his way downstairs to greet Okuyasu.On the way down he gently pet Stray Cat who slept in the corner in the guest room ,before he continued on his way.
There by the stove Okuyasu stood whistling as he worked.Three of the four burners were on,one for sausage one for eggs and one for diced vegetables cooked in olive oil and seasoned to perfection before being dropped into the half cooked eggs.
The smell of waffles wafted through the air as well and Okuyasu knew from the smell alone they were done up and Okuyasu snagged two waffles from the iron in perfect sync,sliding them in the oven before getting back to the stove just in time to flip the sausages and finish scrambling the eggs.Josuke was now shuffling toward the kitchen hoping to give Okuyasu some early morning affection.
Okuyasu heard his steps,before he saw him and was already full out grinning by the time Josuke hugged him around his waist,leaned on his shoulder and kissed his cheek.
"I love you so much",Josuke said in half sleep clingy-ness.
"That's your stomach talkin' ,Josuke",Okuyasu said playfully.
"Is not.Its my heart talkin' ",Josuke said pleased with himself until his stomach growled.Okuyasu laughed and Josuke huffed.
"You fuckin' traitor",he said accusingly to his body while clutching his midsection.Okuyasu laughed and handed Josuke a freshly poured glass of orange juice before getting back to the food.
"Thanks ",Josuke said ,and gulped it in one go.Meanwhile,Okuyasu was plating the eggs and sausage beside freshly sliced tomatoes with just a hint of parmesan cheese beside sauteed onions.He was ready to take the plates in when Josuke took them instead and gave hum a quick peck on the lips.
"I've got this,you just get the forks",he said,setting the plates down.As soon as that was done,Okuyasu was bring ing two cups of tea and sitting them down.
"Oh Geeze,Oku,you're spoiling me",he said playfully.
"Hey,you started it",Okuyasu said.
"How? All I did was sleep in your bed and came downstairs to annoy you",he said with a smirk.
"Nah,man its cool -- besides,you really didn't do a good job at it.I feel spoiled just being around you" ,Okuyasu said.Josuke sucked his teeth and Okuyasu chuckled,as Josuke was visibly pouting.
"And here I am being a dick to you.I totally suck man.I'm lucky you even put up with me",Josuke said with a soft smile.Picking up his fork,Josuke first went for the eggs which were perfectly fluffy and cooked just enough.
"Oh my god...what did you do in here? This us just...wow ",he said taking another bite.
"You really like it?",Okuyasu said hesitant.
"Hell yes.This has to go on the menu,its mandatory",he said.
"Cool! Tonio taught me how to use more types if seasonings n' stuff so I was hoping it came out right",Okuyasu said.
"I swear,you better ursurp this store from.him ,you would make a killing",Josuke said jokingly.
"Yeah...'cept I been thinkin' bout gettin' my own spot",Okuyasu said finally.
"You could make it big in S City or Tokyo even.Hell I bet if you went to where Tonio went,he'd totally back you and you could be one if those famous tv chefs",Josuke said.
"That would be nice...but I dunno.I like it here in Morioh...I don't think I wanna leave.It feels kinda like home.But your old man's loaded so you can do whatever,man" Okuyasu said.
"Yeah...you're right.But I don't know about all that.I been in Morioh my whole life and even if I talk about traveling,I don't think I can stay away from here...",Josuke said.
"I don't wanna leave my.mom alone and well...I don't wanna leave you either",he said,putting down his fork while Okuyasu was practically shoving down his food.
"Its stupid I know...we've gotta graduate and get lives,be productive members of society and all.But I want this to be a thing...I want to stay like this forever",Josuke said.Okuyasu gulped dowb some orange juice and nodded in agreement.
"So do I.I like what we got here and I kinda just can't think of anything better.I still can't believe it though...you and me",he said gazing into Josuke's eyes.
"Yeah..."Josuke said as he gazed back.It was then that he smelled something that piqued his curiousity.
"Hey,do you smell something-"
"Shit,the waffles!",Okuyasu cursed as he left jumped out of his seat.Josuke finished his last bite of eggs and followed him to the kitchen in time to see him pull out two huge waffles setting them on the stove.
"I had something special planned for these,I made strawberry glaze and it was gonna have whipped cream.But they got done early so I left them in here to keep em' warm n toasty.But I messed up now cuz they got kinda dark",Okuyasu said frowning at the browned edges of the waffles.
"Hey,they can't be that bad,just a little crispy at the corners is all",Josuke said,pinching a waffle.
"Wow!It tastes kinda like Ice cream cone",Josuke said and Okuyasu grinned.
"Really? Cool! Butter 'em and wait in the dining room.I got an idea",he said excitedly.
Josuke did what he was told and moment later Okuyasu was setting a tub of ice cream on the counter a container of strawberries. Okuyasu then meticulous cut the strawberries into even slices along with a banana before setting them aside and grabbing the ice cream.
He then scooped some strawberry and vanilla ice cream on one waffle before topping it with ,crushed nuts and his homemade strawberry glaze ,and finishing with the second waffle.After that,he added bananas,strawberries,whipped cream,and another handful of crushed wallnuts.The he added the last of the strawberry glaze and finally a drizzle of maple syrup.
Satisfied with his work,he made his way back to the dining room where Josuke was eagerly awaiting him.
"Ta'dah! My greates creation...desert for breakfast!",he said,presenting the plate to Josuke.
"Cool,this looks really good!My mom.wouldn't even think of making something like this.You're the best Okuyasu",Josuke said excitedly.He gleefully grabbed a fork and knife and cut it in half before digging in,but stopped.
"But since you made it,you do the honors",he said presenting the the first bite to Okuyasu.
"But I made this for you!",he said.
"I can't eat all this...hey ,how about we both try it first?",Josuke said handing Okuyasu a fork.
"Sure,why not?",he saidsitting in front of Josuke and who offered him a bite.Catching on,Okuyasu did the same and both he allowed Josuke to feed him.
As soon as Okuyasu tasted the dish,his eyes lit up as the delicious flavors hut him all at once.Fluffy,but crisp waffle,with the sweet of the ice cream,the subtle bannana after taste,the tang of strawberry and just a touch of butter and maple all acted in perfect harmony.
"Got damn...that's a master piece right there.Josuke,you gotta try it!",Okuyasu said practically shoving the food in Josuke's mouth.
"Holy shit ...its decided.I'm fucking marrying you",he said.
"That good huh?",Okuyasu said with a grin.
"Its even better...its so delicious it should've never been done",Josuke said between bites.
"Glad you like it"Okuyasu said and the two of them proceeded to demolish the food.
When they finished,they cleared the table and Josuke started up water for dishes.By then Okuyasu's dad had wandered down stairs and Okuyasu was giving him the last of the sausage and eggs set aside for him along with a small waffle and ice cream along with the last of the strawberry sauce.
As he ate he looked completely blissed much to Josuke and Okuyasu's amusement.Okuyasu gently pat his head before making his way over to Josuke who was attempting to clean the dishes.
Ever so gently,Josuke felt Okuyasu's strong hands grasping his slender waist,smiling so brightly Josuke didn't have to look to see it.He returned Okuyasu's affections with a smile of his own and leaned back into his touch,letting the sponge slip into the dishpan.
A gentle kiss touched his cheek,before Okuyasu's chin was against Josuke's shoulder.Josuke smiled back,relaxing in his grasp.
"Thanks Okuyasu",Josuke said.
"For the good breakfast?",Okuyasu said.
"Yes...that...",Josuke said with a chuckle.
"...but everything else too.Thanks for being part of my life",he said softly.
"No problem,I feel the same...I don't know where I'd be without you,Josuke",Okuyasu said hugging him tighter.
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After washing,and Josuke calling his mom,the rest of the day was spent lounging around under blankets heart pillows lying about the house.They watched movies played video games and tried but failed to finish their homework (they were way too distracted by each other).
At the moment the two of them were on the couch holding hands while lazily making out ,a discarded game controller on the couch between them.
"Y'know...I haven't decided what I wanted out of life yet after we graduate..But I know I want you there with me...",Josuke said between kisses,his hands clutching Okuyasu close as a gentle thumb carressed his cheek.
"Me too...",Okuyasu said ,pressing his head against Josuke's own.Both of them gently laughed before Josuke kissed Okuyasu's nose earning another kiss on his lips.
"Long as we got each other ,I think we're alright,huh?" Okuyasu said.
"Yeah...I think so too",Josuke answered.