He gently picked the other up, hoisting him up into the air and hugging him close. "I love you."
"Oh—!"
Gian made a surprised noise, holding onto Ivan’s shoulders tightly in a short pinprick of fear. The feeling dissipated quickly and was replaced with a warmer feeling in his chest and he laughed as he nuzzled the other’s nose.
"I love you, too. What’s this all about, all of a sudden?"
He gave a little laugh, pecking Gian's lips as he hummed, nuzzling the other right in return. Ivan was smiling, a little brighter than he has been before.
"I think today is the day we're going out on a trip."













