Casually he walked up to the blonde, his hands that were not shaking, was holding a box. He handed it to him " I know this is really late, but here this for your stupid holiday called Christmas " In the box was a orange yellow fire pendant that was tied to a gold chain " I got someone to make it for me, when it's night it glows and stuff. Don't think to much about it "
Dino took the gift and when he did, he brought Ace along with it into a giant, tight hug. âThank you,â he laughed softly and ruffled the boyâs hair. âI donât care how late it is, just being near you is a gift in itself~â he chimed out and smiled widely.
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Dino shook his head, âIf you never love me back, then thatâs fine. I donât want you to feel like you have to. as for understanding love, you donât need to do that as well. Anything youâre comfortable with, then just continue doing.
Cupping the boyâs cheek, Dino replied back in a soft voice, âI care for you. No matter what, I do really care for you.â
The don knew full well Ace would never grow out of what he was. He would still be unstable, and have his moments, and the blonde knew that fully. He just wished that he couldâve met Ace a little earlier. Maybe he couldâve saved the boy? Well, no time for doubts and blaming. The damage is done, and there was nothing Dino could do about it. All he could do was just be there for Ace.
When Ace said he would try to learn, Dinoâs smile got brighter. he hugged the younger male and chuckled, âWe can take is slow, as slow as you want. I have to warn you though, you might have to shock me a couple times.â this was good. Dino was somewhat getting to Ace.
âsorry sorry,â he smiled and pulled back, âI meant I swear, not promise.â Dino was just use to promising things so much that he forgot that when it came to Ace, it was a swear, not a promise.
âAce..â his grin softened, âI have a responsibility, and one that I really donât want to give up on. I love my family, and I love you to. Iâm sure you can try and share.â
It looked as thought the don had said something that triggered anger in Ace, because know Dino was worried, and Ace was hurt.
âN-No, Ace, I didnât mean it like that,â he tried to reassure the boy. âI meant I donât want to hold you back, it doesnât mean I am..â
He was ready to be slapped. He closed his eyes and waited for it, but nothing happened. Opening his eyes, he sighed when the boyâs back was turned.
âAceâŠâ he softly called out the wizardâs name, âAce..Iâm sorry. I never meant to confuse you. All I was saying was I donât ever want to hold you back. I never meant that I wasâŠâ
â What Iâm comfortable with ? What are you comfortable with ? Since day one I have made you feel anything but comfortable. Itâs not fair that fair that you make an effort to make me comfortable while I do nothing. I have to at least do something â Feeling the warmth of Dinoâs hand on his cheek, his cheeks tinted pink.Â
â C-care, umm well, thatâs nice to hear â He wasnât sure what to say, no one has ever said they cared for him, so he was left speechless â..I guess I, I â Green eyes began to look around the room trying not to met Dinoâs eyes â Care for you...too ? â He held out the last word and pulled away.Â
He wrapped his arms around himself and looked down, his face was beat red. He was so embarrassed, he was in disbelief, not once in his life he thought that he would admit to caring for someone especially to Dino for that matter. If the blonde even tries to bring up in the future he will totally deny he ever said that.Â
Ace shoulderâs tensed, it took a every effort for him to not screech at the sudden arms wrapped around him â Itâs like youâre asking me to shock you â He looked up at the blonde â Is that what you want ? Me to shock you and make you stay in bed â That gave him an idea â Wait thatâs not bad, if I shock you that means you wonât be able to go anywhere for awhile â He smirked and took out his wand.Â
He trace the wand up and down Dinoâs neck. He tried to keep himself calm when he heard those three words â I know you love your family and care for other people, but I really hate to share. I really really do â
Green eyes narrowed in annoyance, he gave the blonde an annoyed look â Y-you..never â He took a deep breath â You never held me back you fool, how dare you even think that. If I honestly thought you weâre holding me back I would have killed you. Donât dare think youâre ever holding me back â












