Day one: How to romance your boyfriend

Mortis leaned into his supportive affection as he offered one pale paw in comfort. He’d seen many different faces of Mortis in the time that they shared, but this frightened trembling man was not yet revealed. Hika didn’t judge, he just offered his words, his presence, his intentions to speak as he willed his own strength into Mortis. He’d take away all the uncertainty and the pain if he could. The young koi offered his suggestions, knowing staying here for very long would not end well for either of them. Just as Mortis agreed to go forward, victory was short lived. Saying something and doing something were very different. Still, Hikaru wouldn’t judge the small break that his friend very much needed.

He claimed he was okay but as his aquamarine gaze met his own silvery eyes he could see the truth. He needed a minute to compose himself, a minute to share in Hikaru’s strength. Very carefully Mortis lifted his bloodied wing and invited Hikaru closer bashfully. The boy smiled softly and carefully shifted forward to press himself into Mort’s shoulder. He aimed to wrap his slender ivory legs around his neck as he squeezed him lightly. Willing the bad memories away. "We’ve got a whole vacation to look forward to, without cliffs.” He offered humorously as he tried to lighten the mood.

"Speech"