Title: Winter Hiking
Day/Prompt: Day 3 “If you don’t have gloves, you can just hold my hand.”
Fandom/Character(s): Robbie Eagles/El Phantasmo Fandom: NJPW
Warnings (if applicable): it's a cute fluffy drabble :)
Word Count: 897
For @12daysofchristmas (@debbiechanclub)
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Riley looked Robbie up and down and shook his head.
“We’ll have to work on getting you proper winter clothes.”
Robbie let out a noise of protest as Riley turned back to the closet to dig through it. He was looking for something that would fit the other man and would keep him warm on the hike. It wasn’t too terribly cold, but Robbie was from Australia and it gets cold up on some of the mountains they would be hiking.
Riley spotted a pair of boots in the closet from a friend and pulled them out. He had already found a spare coat and Robbie had put it on, the oversized jacket look making Riley giggle nonstop about how silly he looked.
“These should be your size. My friend left them here years ago.” Riley handed the boots over and watched as Robbie tried to bend over with the heavy winter coat on and he knew he shouldn’t laugh, but the whole sequence was comical.
“If you take your jacket off first it makes putting the boots on easier.”
Robbie glared at Riley before unzipping the jacket in the most unsexy way possible, causing Riley to pout a little. He watched as the other man carefully put the boots on, wiggling his toes to prove that the boots fit. He carefully helped Robbie put the jacket back on and pulled his green and yellow hat over his ears.
“Oi! My hair!”
Riley couldn’t help but laugh as he put his own snow gear on.
“It’s a hat dude. It’s going to mess up your hair. It’s what happens.” Riley blew a raspberry at Robbie as he grabbed his hiking bag.
The pair headed to Riley’s car, bickering playfully over nothing really at all. Once they were in the car, Riley set off for the park he liked to hike at. He had been wanting to show Robbie some of his favorite spots, and since he was actually in Vancouver for the holiday, this was the perfect time.
On the ride over, the pair chatted about the upcoming show, Robbie sounding proud of Riley for being in the Wrestle Kingdom lineup. It brought some joy to Riley because he knew that Robbie was hurt when he moved weight classes.
Riley spotted the parking spot he liked and pulled into it. He turned off the engine and grabbed the bag from the back.
“Ready?”
Robbie nodded and Riley winked as they headed towards the walking path. Riley noticed that Robbie had his hands jammed in his pockets and was confused.
“Babe? Do you have gloves?” Riley couldn’t believe he forgot to check to see if Robbie had gloves. Because the temperatures were still pretty mild, Riley had forgone his own, but Robbie wasn’t used to these temperatures.
“I forgot them in my suitcase.” Robbie sounded disappointed as if he had failed a test.
Riley grabbed Robbie’s hands in his.
“Well, you know what that means? We just have to hold hands so you can keep your hands warm.” Riley laced his fingers in Robbie’s and pulled their joined hands up so he could kiss them.
“Let’s get going.” Riley led the way up the mountain and through different trails. He pointed out different hiding spots that he used to hang out at during the summer and spend hours drawing in the forest. Robbie clung to every word, smiling at all the memories Riley would share.
They continued on, only stopping for a few moments to have a drink of water. The air was getting thinner and colder and Riley made sure to not let Robbie’s hands go unless it was absolutely needed. The stories continued to flow out of Riley, him getting Robbie to laugh at a particularly funny one from when Riley was in his early 20s and was out partying with friends in the forest.
“One day I’ll have to take you to some beaches.”
Riley snorted and kissed the top of Robbie’s head.
“You have taken me to plenty of beaches.”
“This is different. You keep telling me all of these stories and I just want to share the same ones with you.”
They paused for a moment to kiss before heading further up the trail.
“I just like sharing my life with you.” Riley squeezed Robbie’s hand as they started to get to the apex of the hike.
Riley led the way to the top and pointed at the bench on the overlook. He led Robbie to the bench and sat him down.
“What a fucking view!” Robbie exclaimed, seeing the mountain overlook the forest below. It was nothing like what he could see back home and it made sense why this was such a safe space for Riley.
“It’s beautiful isn’t it?” Riley was a bit quieter and was focused on Robbie’s reaction. He had seen this view a million times and it never got old. It was his favorite place to be and he was finally there with his favorite person.
“I love it. I see why you love it too.”
Riley pulled Robbie in for a kiss.
“I love you too you goober.” Riley said against Robbies lips before kissing him again.
Robbie broke the kiss and smiled.
“As much as I love you. I don’t love the cold. Let’s go home and get warmed up.”
