Hmmmmmmm, nah. I just like you a lot I guess. Like, a lot a lot. I’m happy you like it, I can make you more… uhn. Playlists. Like that. I mean, not a CD but like… Just playlists. And you could make me one too. I want to listen to your favorite songs too. I’m always happy with you too. Oh. Okay.
Is it a treasure hunt? Are we going on a treasure hunt?! Please, say yes?? These look so awesome, Levi. Like… Wow. So great.
Hmmmmmmmmm, yeah. You guess, huh? Lucky me. I’d like that. More playlists. I’ll make you one too. That sounds like fun, and I want to share that with you. Mhm.
You’re right, it’s a treasure hunt. Clue number one is, “ If memory serves... “ So where do you think I might be pointing us to?
Oh. I’m glad you liked it! I thought about buying something, but this sounded nicer. I don’t know. These are also some of my favorite songs so it’s like a bomb playlist too. I’m happy you liked it, Levi.
You’re the most adorable human being on the planet, you know that? I like this a lot, this means a lot. Even better that it’s some of your favorite songs, I get to learn more about you through this. I’m always happy with you. I love this, thank you. I have something for you too.
Levi’s Valentine’s Day gift for @subnoahwrightscks is a batch of homemade fortune cookies with cheesy pickup lines in the middle of all of them. He’ll hand over the envelope on the left with three clues inside of of it that they’ll read one by one and talk through in the lazy f2f. The clues will lead to a jar with tiny pieces of paper with handwritten things that Levi loves about Noah on them.
Clue #1: If memory serves...
Clue #2: ...you have laid with me...
Clue #3 ...under their mythic glory before.
I love that you’re brave enough to let me get to know you.
I love the way your smile lights up your eyes.
I love the way you look at me.
I love the way you talk about the stars.
I love laying out in the grass with you and talking for hours.
I love how you put so much thought into everything you do.
I love how generous and sweet you are, even to people that don’t deserve it.
I love that you’re learning to stand up for yourself.
I love that you put up with the meaner side of me to get to the real me.
I love the way your hand feels in mine.
I love seeing my face on your social media, and posting about yours.
I love the carefree sound of your laughter.
I love every time you reach across our bed to pull me close to you.
Because you make me feel special.
Because I miss you… even when you’re in the next room.
Because when you’re hurt, you let me help and kiss and make it better.
Because when things don’t go as planned, you roll with it, instead of getting stressed.
Because I can see how much you love being there for me and I love being there for you.
Because you are so sexy and I can’t believe I get to call you mine.
When we’re together, all my problems disappear.
You make my heart smile.
You have a gentle and calming voice that soothes me when I’m upset.
You make me feel like I’m the only person in the world.
You let me be myself and you encourage me to find more of myself.
You are truthful and vulnerable with me.
You encourage me after I feel like I’ve failed.
You have an inner strength that helps keep me calm when my life is in chaos.
You are sweeter than my favorite dessert.
You love me even when I’m being horrible and hard to be around.
This is the sweetest thing that anyone has ever done for me, thank you. I love it. I can’t wait to sit and listen to it. Look at these lyrics. You’re so fucking cute, Noah.
[ Noah burned a CD with some of the songs he likes that reminds him of Levi. And then wrote down parts the lyrics from those songs and put them in the pink envelopes. ]
The songs and quotes:
You by A Great Big World.
Way beyond the stars was a dream there waiting for a dreamer to dream her. Barely just a spark in the open darkness of the ether, the world beneath her. I never could imagine how my life would change the day you came and how all my fears and worries would just wash away. I never saw it coming and one day all of a sudden there was you. I don’t have to live without you anymore.
My Kind by Alessia Cara.
Really wish I knew you sooner than my twenties.
Finding You by Kesha.
Kiss me and tell me you’re mine. Like no one’s watching, like time is stopping.
I Really Like You by Carly Rae Jepsen.
I really, really, really, really, really, really like you. And I want you, do you want me, do you want me, too? 😛
Sight Of The Sun by fun.
The city outside still sounds like it’s on fire. You put on new sheets, the white flag of a Saturday night. I know we stayed up talking in circles but I like to think the symmetry will keep me close to you. For everyone, I’m out to pull wrong, you keep the light on. The only one, you now me better than the truth. So despite what I’ve done, I pray to God that we can move on, ‘cause thus far you are the best thing that this life is yet to lose.
You know I try not to speak superlatives but it’s impossible to you.
Soul Meets Body by Death Cab For Cutie.
So brown bright eyes, I’ll hold you near, ‘cause you’re the only song I want to hear. A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere.
Smother Me by The Used.
Let me be the one who calls you baby all the time. Surely you can take some comfort knowing that you’re mine. Just hold me tight, lay by my side and let me be the one who calls you baby all the time.
Don’t Take The Money by Bleachers.
Somebody broke me once, love was a currency, a shimmering balance act. I think that I laughed at that. And I saw your face and hands, colored in sun and then… I think I understand. Will I understand?
Knock knock, handsome. I came for my studio time, but I wanted to come get you first. I could have warned you that I was coming, but then I thought... nope.
Let’s see if I’m any good with introductions anymore. So, I am Tia I will be working at Dalton as an instructor for some switch classes that are being offering. I’m looking forward to getting to know everybody here.
Oh goodie, another new person. I’m Levi, and I’m actually in a good mood today so I’ll end it there. You’re welcome.
Blaine: Oh. I don't want to be either of those things, no. I could ask around, Sir? See if I could get someone else to join me? And before or after does work, because I do have plans that day yes. So whichever works best for you. 🙂
Levi: The day before would be better, I don't want the actual day going by and him thinking I didn't plan anything. I'm going to set something up and I want the singing to be kind of like... an obvious sign that I'm up to something and we're walking towards something different than the day to day. The plan is, I'll go meet him at his suite and then we'll walk out towards the date I have planned. You'll be waiting somewhere in the hallway where all of the resident suites are, and when we walk by you'll just start singing and follow us. I don't need to monopolize your time all night, I'm thinking one or two songs is all, just long enough to walk with us to the date and then sing a little bit as we sit down, then when the song is up you can just subtly back up and walk away. ...Thanks.
It has been one hell of a week. If anyone wants to enjoy being around me for an hour or so for some coffee, it’s on me. Or, rather Papa Smythe’s fancy black card. And because I’m in such a good mood, I might even let you touch it.
A long week, huh? Did you piss someone else off? You can keep your card to yourself, Smythe, but I might not say no to coffee.
Fuckin’-A, what a fancy ass place they got goin’ here. A fine establishment. We’ll see how long it’s gonna stay that’a way, with me and my boy here. Speakin’ of, if anyone spots a real mean lookin’ dude walkin’ around, I’d suggest not approachin’, just point me in the general direction. I’d say thanks but, really, whoever stumbles across him first’ll want to thank me, I’m sure.
Now you I might be able to get along with. Did you find your ‘mean dude?’
That’s a nice thing to be blamed for. I don’t mind that. [ As easy as this was for Noah - kissing someone, sitting on their lap - he almost felt shy. This was his boyfriend. The one he liked and cherished and wanted to be with for as long as possible. Levi’s words had him getting comfortable, resting his arms on his shoulders, smiling into the kiss. ] We are both so lucky. So, so lucky. Mhm, all yours. I like hearing it too. Oh. Nice. That’s really nice. Me too. All of the things. With you.
I thought you might say that. [ It felt so nice to have someone that he felt so comfortable around, and it was a huge bonus that he could make out with this person- his boyfriend. He felt that smile and chuckled softly, a light and airy sound that tickled their connected lips. Noah lit a flame inside Levi and it was burning brighter, wanting to engulf more, so he kissed the corner of his boyfriend’s lips and slowly let his kisses travel along his neckline, down his neck halfway, then back to his lips. ] I can agree to that. I’ll say it a million times, and then I’ll say it again. Oh yeah? What kinds of things? Are you comfortable telling me?
Blaine: Thank you, Sir. Of course. What can I help you with?
Levi: You probably have Valentine's Day plans. What about before or after?
Levi: I need someone that can sing. Preferably more than one someone, because no offense but one dude singing at my boyfriend is a little weird and creepy.
Oh, nice. That’s nice. Hmmmm, well. And so are you. Like, the most important part of that equation. I am, I totally am. And I think so too, I mean. I’m sure I will. One day. I won’t. You’re the best, always. First place and everything. Yeah? I like saying them. Yours. Great, that’s great. I kinda hope that you will, you know. Kiss me all the time, as much as you want.
[At this point, Levi felt his skin heating up because he was very aware of the fact that he was making out with his boyfriend. He pulled Noah into his lap in a comfortable, seated position, guiding the other man into straddling his hips without letting their lips part for longer than a few words murmured in between breaths.] You’re the nice one, Noah. I blame it all on you. Every bit of it. Yeah, I like saying them too. You’re mine. All mine. Just like I’m all yours. I’m the luckiest guy on the planet. Mine. Oh, I definitely will. I want to do a lot of things with you.
Good, I want you to feel all the nice things. I want to be there when you feel all of them. You’re the best. We’ll have to agree that we are both stunning, because I’m not backing down on this one. Not today. Mhm, your sweet boy. Only yours. Oh. Then don’t. You don’t need to stop. You can kiss me all the time, any time.
I can swear that I do already feel a lot of nice things, and they’re all because of you. You’ll be there, you’re part of the equation for making nice things. I think you might be able to convince me, if you’re so set on it. Don’t back down, it’s cute. Those simple words do so many things to me, Noah. Good, I won’t. That could be a daring promise, love. I could kiss you all the time.
Noah: Oh, nice. Yep, that sounds like a plan. A check-in sounds good, I feel like that's the best option. It makes me happy that you liked it, because I liked it too. It feels really good to title /you/. When other people go "I'm x and you /have/ to use this title" it feels bleh, but it's different with you. It's nice and comfortable and safe. Natural, that's a good word. There was no pressure to do it. I could totally do it more often. It's nice. ... I know. I know I can be honest with you. I just... I don't know. I didn't even want to post that. But it wasn't really news to anyone, so I did it anyway. I want you to know /me/, I want to share all this with you. Mhm, yeah. That's nice. You're so nice to me, so kind, so gentle. You make it so easy for me to like you and to be comfortable around you and to trust you. I'm very comfortable with all of the basics - like kneeling, doing some chores, helping out. Same for scenes. I just... I don't like having my hair pulled. At all. And some dirty talk makes me feel bad, like name calling. That's mostly it. I like the sweet stuff more than the other stuff, I think.
Noah: Mhm, I have. It's okay, that sounds good. I know I don't want you to need to go to anyone else, so yeah. But I don't mind baby-steps and tackling one at a time. That's a good plan.
Levi: Check-ins, it is then. I think.. while we get to know each other's needs and everything... I'll ask twice a week. Monday and Thursday sounds good, nice and evenly spaced. That way it's often enough that I can really get a feel for how you feel, and you don't have to wait a whole week for me to check-in on you again. Then there's less pressure for you, too. If I ask more often like that, I think it'll feel less like I'm telling you that I want something or expect something and more like a check-in. And I'll add, anyone that approaches you with that kind of a demand can hear from me, if you want. Nobody needs to be demanding your submission, and you don't need to feel like you need to do things that don't feel good to you. Dominant mark or not, a want for respect or not, you need to be respected too. I can even try to be nicer about how I handle that, so people listen to me instead of getting defensive. I'm glad it's different with me, I want it to be. You're special, Noah, and every time you title me is special. It strikes right through my chest and hits me, hard. Let's talk about that, starshine. I don't like hearing that you posted it even though you didn't want to, and that you felt like you had to lie to be accepted. I want to work on that with you, because you deserve way better from others but also from yourself. I want to help you respect yourself enough to put YOU first in those situations. I'll never call you bad names, my sweet boy. I promise. And I'll leave that beautiful hair of yours alone, though I do like running my fingers through it. Is that something you like? I'll stop if not. I like sweet stuff too, believe it or not. At least.. I think I do. You already know that I have no experience, but from what I've read and looked up... I like sweet. Must be why I like you so much.
Levi: I won't ever go to anyone else, I can promise that too. You know I couldn't stand to. Me submitting to literally anyone but you is actually a joke. Baby steps is good, I'm glad you agree. I don't want to overload us by trying to solve more than one need, you know? This could be a very stressful thing, it'll be very easy for either of us to end up sensitive and upset, I think. I know how you feel about the way other people view you and use you, and you know you're the only person I've ever been with and we haven't--- I don't know how to do these things. I'd rather "whole ass" your need for submission/my need to dominate than "half ass" ALL of our needs at once. I don't want to miss something or mess something up because I'm too scattered. Personally, with these both being firsts for me it's....... a little intimidating, to think of just scooping up all of our D/s needs at once to address them all at once. Truthfully.
Levi: It's not a Monday or a Thursday yet but... how do you feel tonight? This heavy topic in the air... I can imagine you might at least want someone there to hold you so you ca process safely and comfortably. Someone like me.
