Thinkin’ about Klavier and Apollo realizing their relationship is serious.
Like, they’ve been together for 6 or so months, and that’s the longest either has ever been with anyone. Klavier’s had several relationships with both men and women, but they’re usually short-lived, lasting an average of 2 or 3 months. Apollo plain hasn’t been in a relationship before. Sure, he’s managed to go on some dates, but he’s always been kinda awkward and never could get himself past a third date.
And so they’re both navigating new territory, and it’s honestly a little overwhelming. Like, Klavier knows it’s still far off, but he’s starting to think about them moving in together, and getting married, and, oh god, maybe even adopting kids, and isn’t that just terrifying? Apollo’s having the same thoughts, and for a while, they’re too anxious to bring it up with each other. They’ve never had the “Where’s this relationship going?” conversation before, and they don’t know how to approach it.
Klavier’s the one who broaches the subject first. He’s sitting on the sofa in his apartment with Apollo leaning against him, both of them working in a comfortable silence—reviewing cases, finishing paperwork, etc. It’s getting late, to the point where if Apollo doesn’t leave soon, he’s gonna have to stay the night (not that Klavier’s complaining — and ach, they really should just move in together, shouldn’t they?)
And Klavier just goes for it: “What are your thoughts about marriage?”
Apollo initially freezes up. “Uh... W-Why do you ask?”
Klavier shrugs, trying to keep his cool, even if he’s a nervous wreck on the inside. “I’m preparing a case against a woman accused of murdering her husband, so I got curious.”
Apollo hesitates, feeling his palms start to sweat. “Um. Well. To be honest, I never even thought I’d get married until...” He suddenly clams up.
“Until... ?” Klavier prods him.
“Until... uh...” Apollo’s a flustered mess by then, and that’s when Klavier realizes.
“Schatzi... Have you thought about us getting married?” Klavier asks, finally being brave enough to just come out with the real reason why he brought up the subject at all.
Apollo’s gone all red. “Yes,” he admits in a mumble. “N-Not right now obviously! We still haven’t been together that long and, um... I’m not ready for it yet.”
“O-Of course.” Klavier can’t help but start to stammer as well. “Nein. I’m not ready either. But I’ve thought about it, too.”
The conversation ends there, but they’re in a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions for the night because oh god, their boyfriend has thought about marriage too, and they really should move in together, why haven’t they moved in together yet?!
Apollo does stay the night, and by the time they settle in for bed, they’re far more relaxed, comfortable and perhaps even excited in the knowledge that there’s been a sort of... shift in their relationship toward something significant.