102 ways to sayย โI love youโ || I: Oda forces 1 [Ikemen Sengoku]
I had this idea in my head for so long and today I needed to get my mind out of things, so I thought itโs a perfect opportunity to start it! It will feature Ikemen Sengoku, Ikemen Revolution and Ikemen Vampire: 34 characters and 3 headcanons for each! (hence 102 :3) I really hope you like itย (โงโกโฆ)
Thereโs a lot of ways to sayย โI love youโ. It doesnโt have to be expressed in those three particular words - itโs in actions, gazes exchanged across a crowded room, in small touches and long conversationsโฆ Love isnโt just about โI love you.โ
Heโs using her head as a pillow again, on the terrace of the tenshu, already half-asleep after a long day of planning the next campaign. Suddenly, something cool and hard brushes against his closed lips. He flicks it with the tip of his tongue, sweet and sugary flavour caressing his taste buds. His carnelian eyes snap open to see the smile he loves so much and a triumphant glint in her wide eyes as she holds up a jar of konpeito, stolen right from under Hideyoshiโs nose. With a smirk, he let her slip the candy into his mouth, allowing himself to lick the aftertaste from her fingers.
She hasnโt come back yet, although the night grew late. Worried, he goes to the seamstressesโ workshop to find her slumped over one of the tables, a piece of fabric sprawled under her cheek. Thereโs no hesitation in his movements when he picks her up gently in a bridal carry, a fond look on his face as he crosses the corridors back to the tenshu. She doesnโt even stir when he lays her down on the futon. He canโt help but press a single, tender kiss to her forehead before taking his place next to her.
A familiar board is sitting between them, even though thereโs no more territory for him to conquer on her. Earlier, she caught him looking at the stones in the bowl, something alike to a nostalgic light flickering in carnelian eyes. She knew he wouldnโt say anything, not after how she had just told him how tired she was today. But as she was reaching for the board on her own accord, she caught a trace of a smile on his lips.
He has no time to as much as catch a breath today. After running errands in the castle town, heโs focusing on replying to numerous letters in Nobunagaโs name. She comes into the room quietly, not wanting to disturb him, and places a tray with a pot of freshly brewed tea and some sweet buns she has baked earlier with Masamune. Still uttering no word, she only kisses his brow and leaves him to do his work. He notices how rapidly the energy is back in his body after that.
โWhat are you doing?โ ; โIโm sorry, does it bother youโฆ?โ ; โNo. It feels nice,โ his voice is so soft when he speaks as she traces the pad of her finger across the whitened part of his skin, the scar after the arrow he had taken all that time ago. He notices her eyes wavering ever-so-slightly. โIt doesnโt hurt anymore.โ ; โI know. But I wish it never had to hurt you in the first place.โ He catches the tear thatโs hanging from her eyelashes and brings the thumb to his lips to kiss the drop she wept for him.
She sees him in the castle town, a small circle of adoring women surrounding him. As if drawn by an invisible force, his head darts up and their eyes meet across the market. He doesnโt think twice before excusing himself politely and striding over to her, greeting his beloved with a peck on the cheek.
โHere, open up, kitten.โ ; โYou donโt have to feed me.โ ; โBut I like that look of fluster on your face,โ he grins at her and she accepts the portion of rice he is holding to her lips. He jokes around, yet he canโt chase the worry away as the fever is eating her up third day in a row. The least he can do is cook for her and make her feel as comfortable as possible. He also knows she would not touch a bite should he leave it to her while sheโs in such a state. โCome on, kitten. Just a little bit. And then you will be a good lass, let me tuck you in and you will go to sleep.โ
He sits down in the appointed spot with a grumble. Her low chuckle boosts his mood a bit, yet not enough to crack a smile. โYouโre pouting.โ ; โIโm not.โ ; โYou are! You should see the look on your face when you realised Ieyasu tricked you and you fell into the lake.โ ; โYouโre walking on a thin ice, kitten,โ he murmurs as he reaches to her sides, tickling her until she laughs so much she canโt breathe. โAaโฆ Iโm sorry! I surrender! Come one, sit still and let me dry your hair for you.โ Heโs relaxed as soon as the towel touches his head and her fingers gently massage his head.
โKitten, wake up,โ the whisper is followed by a soft kiss placed upon her lips. She stirs, eyelids fluttering open. โGood morning,โ he nuzzles her neck before pulling away and helping her sit up. โWhatโs that?โ ; โSomething to get you by today. I know you have that big sewing commission to finish, you need the strength.โ ; โYouโve made me a breakfast to bed?โ ; โNothing bad will happen if you eat like this from time to time,โ he grins, handing her a bowl. A sleepy, half-conscious smile is the best reward that he can get in that moment and he canโt help but lean down to kiss it.
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