Day one: How to romance your boyfriend

Hikaru still wasn’t quite convinced he was being romanced, not after the long talk that Mortis gave him. Still, he could feel how special this trip really was, and no matter what happened he knew he would enjoy his time with the winged Fatalis. Alone time, just the two of them and the stars. The thought made butterflies flutter within him, and his pale lips pulled back into a lopsided grin. "Us and the stars.” Hika agreed as he looked up at Mort, finding his green blue gaze with affection and adoration, like he had forgotten to look into his friends eyes for too long. Hikaru tried not to let the fluttering of his heart slow him down as the two of them made their way over the countryside.

The briar was no place to joke about and both young men could plainly see the obstacles before them. Hikaru had faith in their abilities though. "Shocking that’s the name they decided on too.” He chuckled as he teased his friend, easily bumping against his shoulder good naturedly before they were forced into single file. Hikaru found himself unable to complain about his view.

They were very nearly to the other side when Mort turned to check on him, and very suddenly began to tumble forward. Hikaru’s eyes went wide but he reacted on instinct, scrambling wildly to grab Mortis and keep him from the edge. Panic welling in his gut as he watched disaster begin to unfold before him. "Mortis!” He cried before he reached out to grab at his wings.

"Speech"