[well, what he meant was whether vash actually thinks he's sexy, but there's no room for doubt when he uses the word "lust." holy shit. give livio a few minutes, this is actually so much to process.
after a long moment, though, he takes a deep breath, and lays his hands over vash's, trying to gently remove them from vash's face.]
Hey... Not once have y'ever made me feel like that, Vash.
'n y'know what? I think y'should be allowed to think whoever y'want to is cute. Kiss 'em, even -- so long as they treat you right. [that last bit is really the only part he says with any amount of firmness. vash might be able to imagine that it's directed at razlo.]
Well, he might not treat me right, but that's kinda the point...
[He just thinks that being throttled like a bulging-eyed squeaky toy might be kind of neat, that's all.]
But... that's good. Last thing I want is for you to ever feel like you're not enough. You're so much. Just like. Full of it. Don't ask me what it is, you just are.
[He's not going to get that from Vash, let's be honest. Vash is only ever going to maybe hold Livio's hands still above his head and ride him into oblivion.
Anyway.]
Yeah! I mean, well. Not just that. There's also - [He lays a hand against Livio's bicep.]
These big ol' arms? I've seen them do some crazy tough things. But they're gentle too. Same with these.
[He drags his hand down to Livio's own and squeezes it.]
Big, yeah. But full of kindness. And who could forget about this.
[He puts his head against Livio's chest, right over his heart. And his tits.]
Perfect place to lay my head, right over that loving heart. And we can't forget...
[please imagine livio red as a beet just opening his mouth and closing it this entire time. vash's touch coaxing goosebumps out of him. maybe a couple of (as of yet) unshed tears. he's emotional, ok. and his voice is small and squeaky when he finds it again.]
... I love you. I don't think -- anyone's ever said so many nice things to me. [not that nick doesn't treat him with kindness, gentleness, even, but they both know the punisher isn't great at words. much like livio himself.]
That ain't why I love you. I mean -- it ain't the only reason. Just part'a... you. Yer so kind, yer generous, thoughtful... Y'know I could take a beatin' but y'still treat me like glass. Everyone, really.
Bein' around you's like baskin' in the suns. Like... endless snuggles from Angel 'n Sylvie, only you know better what it's like to be... like us, so it -- it's got a deeper meanin'.
Jeez, I'm so bad at this stuff, but I hope y'know what I'm gettin' at. I love you, Vash.
[Vash's eyes go a little wide. He hasn't been ashamed of his love, nor has Livio spurned it. But never has he said it back. It's not ever been an issue for Vash, but now that he's hearing it.
Well. Looks like it's his turn to be the crybaby, isn't it?]
I love you too, Livio. You know I do.
[He leans forward, pressing their foreheads together. It's just a precursor, though. Once Livio seems good and ready, Vash steals one kiss, then two, then three.]
I love you so much. Never want you to come to harm, especially not because of me. You might be big, and you might recover fast, but you still hurt. And that's the last thing I want to see you go through.
[it isn't that livio has deliberately withheld it. it seems like in the past, whenever vash has said it, livio was either in the wrong headspace to return it, or got distracted by something more urgent... but taking the time now to spell it out feels right. necessary. liv is more than happy to lean closer, to wrap an arm around vash's waist to ensure the independent knows he's wanted, to return each of his little kisses.]
Thank you, angel. I appreciate it so much. 'n I hope you'll let me protect you just the same...
[And oh, the way he melts into the touch. He shifts his head just enough to bump their noses together, then lifts his hand to card through the hair in front of his horns. He smooths some of the bedhead out, grinning as he does.]
I think I could let that happen. Only 'cause you asked so sweet though, baby.
[for using petnames as often as he does, livio sure gets flustered every time they get turned around on him. his cheeks radiate heat onto vash's face and hand.]
Thank you, darlin'...
[and maybe, since they're here... he dips in carefully for another kiss, one that isn't so short or shy.]
[Vash isn't going to complain about that. Partially because his mouth is too occupied to complain, but also because he really just likes kissing Livio. Don't mind the way he wiggles just that little bit closer. Let him crawl into your skin thanks.]
[livio is just enjoying the taste and the feel of vash, for the time being, but... jeez, vash sure wants to climb him like a tree, huh? after a few muffled chuckles, liv finally tilts back to look at vash proper.]
[Vash makes a warm noise in the back of his throat. He feels completely, utterly content like this, and doesn't care if Livio knows it. Actually, he damn well better know it.]
[Vash is too busy kissing to use his words. And honestly, he might just choose to linger in that kiss, thank you very much. His fingers thread up into Livio's hair, while the other loops around those broad shoulders.]
[vash may not try to be suggestive, but with their limbs and lips all tangled up, it's... hard not to think about. his movements slow and his grip lets up for a few seconds before he tilts his head once more, enough that their foreheads but not their lips can touch. he swallows, his face awfully warm.]
Are you, ah -- okay, here, or d'you wanna go somewhere -- more comfortable? [...] I know how that sounds, but -- [another couple of seconds, and he laughs nervously.] Alright, it's exactly how it sounds.
[Well good job, Livio. You managed to draw out the most delighted of laughs, complemented by a very obvious fluster. His head moves to the side, resting on Livio's shoulder for a moment as he composes himself. Eventually a muffled noise comes out, though:]
[ohh, the sound of vash's genuine laughter makes him weak at the knees. if vash wasn't leaning on him, livio might not have the wherewithal to hold himself up. he is a sap, after all.]
Y-yeah? No foolin'?
[his hand traces its way up vash's arm to intertwine their fingers. not that vash has given any indication he may be "foolin'."]
None foolin' left beef, even! [And he gently pats that beefy left arm of Livio's. With his free hand, of course. He's not about to let go of Livio's.]
Cozyin' up with you and seein' where the night goes sounds like - [He snorts.] I was gonna say a good time, but that sounds so boring and unattached. Like the best night ever, maybe?
[livio Does Not understand, but honestly he loves when vash talks nonsense to him. it's part of the appeal.]
Hey, I don't think that sounds unattached or nothin'... Aw, jeez, hon, I can do my best, but I -- I dunno if I can promise the "best night ever!" What kinda -- what'd y'like me to do? I'll try my damnedest!
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after a long moment, though, he takes a deep breath, and lays his hands over vash's, trying to gently remove them from vash's face.]
Hey... Not once have y'ever made me feel like that, Vash.
'n y'know what? I think y'should be allowed to think whoever y'want to is cute. Kiss 'em, even -- so long as they treat you right. [that last bit is really the only part he says with any amount of firmness. vash might be able to imagine that it's directed at razlo.]
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[He just thinks that being throttled like a bulging-eyed squeaky toy might be kind of neat, that's all.]
But... that's good. Last thing I want is for you to ever feel like you're not enough. You're so much. Just like. Full of it. Don't ask me what it is, you just are.
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Vash, did he hurt you? What has he said? Wh --
Wait, I'm "full of it"??
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[ANYWAY.]
Yeah, you know. It! The charm! The sexiness. The, "i'm so gentle around puppies and kittens and you" kind of aura!
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That's -- "sexy"??? [dumbass. that's EXACTLY why you're attracted to vash.]
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Anyway.]
Yeah! I mean, well. Not just that. There's also - [He lays a hand against Livio's bicep.]
These big ol' arms? I've seen them do some crazy tough things. But they're gentle too. Same with these.
[He drags his hand down to Livio's own and squeezes it.]
Big, yeah. But full of kindness. And who could forget about this.
[He puts his head against Livio's chest, right over his heart. And his tits.]
Perfect place to lay my head, right over that loving heart. And we can't forget...
[He pats Livio's tummy.]
I just like this. It's squishy and soft and cute.
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Vash, hon, angel, darlin'...
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Yeah, big guy?
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... I love you. I don't think -- anyone's ever said so many nice things to me. [not that nick doesn't treat him with kindness, gentleness, even, but they both know the punisher isn't great at words. much like livio himself.]
That ain't why I love you. I mean -- it ain't the only reason. Just part'a... you. Yer so kind, yer generous, thoughtful... Y'know I could take a beatin' but y'still treat me like glass. Everyone, really.
Bein' around you's like baskin' in the suns. Like... endless snuggles from Angel 'n Sylvie, only you know better what it's like to be... like us, so it -- it's got a deeper meanin'.
Jeez, I'm so bad at this stuff, but I hope y'know what I'm gettin' at. I love you, Vash.
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Well. Looks like it's his turn to be the crybaby, isn't it?]
I love you too, Livio. You know I do.
[He leans forward, pressing their foreheads together. It's just a precursor, though. Once Livio seems good and ready, Vash steals one kiss, then two, then three.]
I love you so much. Never want you to come to harm, especially not because of me. You might be big, and you might recover fast, but you still hurt. And that's the last thing I want to see you go through.
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Thank you, angel. I appreciate it so much. 'n I hope you'll let me protect you just the same...
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I think I could let that happen. Only 'cause you asked so sweet though, baby.
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Thank you, darlin'...
[and maybe, since they're here... he dips in carefully for another kiss, one that isn't so short or shy.]
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Anythin' I can do for ya, angel?
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Mm. Keep holding me? I've missed you.
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Yeah. Yeah, I reckon I can do that. [he places one more kiss to vash's forehead, and lingers there.] Missed you, too.
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And I love you. You know that.
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[god, forget cute little forehead kisses. he's gotta go for the lips again. a real one.]
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[Vash is too busy kissing to use his words. And honestly, he might just choose to linger in that kiss, thank you very much. His fingers thread up into Livio's hair, while the other loops around those broad shoulders.]
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Are you, ah -- okay, here, or d'you wanna go somewhere -- more comfortable? [...] I know how that sounds, but -- [another couple of seconds, and he laughs nervously.] Alright, it's exactly how it sounds.
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I'd like that. A lot.
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Y-yeah? No foolin'?
[his hand traces its way up vash's arm to intertwine their fingers. not that vash has given any indication he may be "foolin'."]
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Cozyin' up with you and seein' where the night goes sounds like - [He snorts.] I was gonna say a good time, but that sounds so boring and unattached. Like the best night ever, maybe?
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Hey, I don't think that sounds unattached or nothin'... Aw, jeez, hon, I can do my best, but I -- I dunno if I can promise the "best night ever!" What kinda -- what'd y'like me to do? I'll try my damnedest!
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