it took some convincing to get viktor to let him guide him , hands covering his eyes as they carefully walked their way into the lab , because yes , even on a birthday they were likely to spend time in the lab together . except , the smell of food filled the air the moment the door was open , having made a full course meal and managed to sneak it into the lab without him noticing . there was wine , too , of course , and a personally baked birthday cake . carefully , he removes his hands , putting them behind his back instead to fiddle nervously . an evening in the lab with food and spirits would surely be a good way to spend his birthday , right ... ? just the two of them , no one else , in the environment that they love to share together .
❝ happy birthday , v . ❞
❝ jayce -- this really isn't necessary . ❞ 𝕍𝕀𝕂𝕋𝕆ℝ 𝕋ℝ𝕀𝔼𝔻 𝕋𝕆 ℝ𝔼𝔸𝕊𝕆ℕ as he was slowly guided down hallways into their lab . he knew this route off by heart and truly could navigate it with his eyes closed , if need be , so he knew where they were headed . he really didn't need to fuss , it was just a birthday ; but viktor had learned to let jayce partake in whatever sweet little acts of affection he desired , even if they were unnecessary .
𝕋ℍ𝔼 𝕊𝕄𝔼𝕃𝕃 𝕆𝔽 𝔽𝕆𝕆𝔻 hit him quite fast as they entered their second home ( though at this point it was more like their first ) and viktor hummed in appreciation , jayce's cooking was always phenomenal . as hands removed themselves from his eyes viktor blinked in the sudden intake of light and was greeted with not just a meal -- but a feast . he let out a soft and short little chuckle , appreciation spreading to his lips as he took it all in ... and turned to face his partner .
❝ thank you , jayce ... it's wonderful . ❞
𝕐𝔼𝕊 , ℍ𝔼 𝕎𝔸𝕊 ℝ𝕀𝔾ℍ𝕋 . an evening in the lab with a personally cooked meal and a cake to boot ... it was perfect .
