[ Joe's standing in the middle of the living room with his hands pushed down into his back pockets by the time Dennis emerges from his bedroom. Even with the moon orbiting around Dennis' head, it still takes Joe a few seconds to understand that he's not talking about an actual person (thank god - any other time, he probably wouldn't mind Dennis inviting a friend along, but today is kind of about them in a not so official way), but... the moon. Which, apparently, Dennis refers to as if it has a name and a personality and an identity of its own.
How cute
Joe smiles, small at first, but then it widens into something a little brighter as he chuckles. He takes a step forward toward Dennis, reaching out and turning at the same time to loop his arm around the younger man's shoulders, careful of the moon so he doesn't knock it off course.
It's kind of perfect, actually. Not that Dennis knows that. ]
Fine, I guess he - he? - can tag along. C'mon, you got everything?
[He has his moments, being cute and all. It's difficult to not smile when Joe does. Both of them smiling together, happy, feeling good, what more can they want or ask for?
Dennis leans into Joe's warmth as his arm goes around his shoulders.]
Got my shoes on, my key, wallet, moon here... oh and you. M'good.
[ Joe shifts his arm a little from where it is around Dennis's shoulder so he can cup the back of his head for a moment in an affectionate gesture. Sometimes Joe thinks Dennis is too good for him - in fact, it's more than sometimes that he feels this way.
He guides him toward the door, absently doing one more pat down of himself to make sure he's got all of this things before he tugs open the door and steps aside ( and slightly away from Dennis ) to let him go first. ]
This isn't ruining any plans you may have had today, is it? [ He pulls the door closed and moves aside to give Dennis room to lock it. ]I mean, not that you saying yes will change anything.
[Funny. Dennis thinks Joe is too good for him, that he's not good enough for anyone... even if he does still feel like he's become a much better person here in Eudio. Being around Joe and his friends.]
Wha... no uh, weren't doing nothing really. Should go for a run or something, but was feeling a lazy day today.
[He does that cute little pouty like smile, turning to walk backwards out of the door so he can still talk at Joe.]
[ Joe follows after him a little, absently sliding his hands into his pockets. He smiles, faintly but fondly, at Dennis' own pouty smile. Too good for him. Too handsome, too forgiving of the things he's done. ]
Well, [ He says, a little suddenly and with mild exclamation. ] You want to get up off your ass a little higher?
[ Joe tugs his hands out of his pockets and holds them out at his sides a little like he's offering something - and he is. He tips his head back and to the side a bit, like he's beckoning Dennis. ]
[They could both play this game forever. Too this. Too that.
His brows pop up and then he's laughing when he seems to understand what Joe is offering.]
You gonna carry me where we going? I've put off a bit of weight, but I ain't no feather.
[Doesn't mean he's not eagerly rounding Joe and hoping on up. Climbs his not!bf giant like a tree. Arms loose around Joe's shoulders he nudges his head against Joe's gently.]
Y'know this kinda defeats the purpose of me not being lazy.
[ When Dennis hops up, Joe makes a huffing sound like it takes a lot of effort to actually hoist him up and keep him on his back. Honestly, Dennis isn't really that heavy, and he never really was before he started working out more, either.
Joe hooks his arms in underneath Dennis' knees, craning his head a little to look at him. ]
I know, [ He says, his voice low, because they're close enough that he doesn't really have to speak much louder than a murmur. Joe pauses for a moment, then presses a quick kiss to the edge of Dennis' jaw where he can reach, and then they're off to this surprise destination. ] You can carry me on the way back to make up for it.
[Joe playing at not being able to hold him gets a little 'stop iiiit' from Dennis, but he's smiling. Of course he is. The kiss against his jawline only makes him smile more, turning his face into Joe's neck.
Some days it feels like everything is so perfect, like his life couldn't be any better. With Joe like this, what else could he ask for?]
Deal.
[And as Joe walks he happily hangs on, enjoying Joe's warmth, the comfort of the smell of his cologne. Today is a really good day.]
[ Joe chuckles a little as Dennis agrees without protest. There's no actual chance that Joe's going to let him carry him home — he's too tall for him not struggle, not to mention he's probably too heavy as well, regardless of how strong Dennis might be.
But still, it's kind of fun to just play along and take things easy. Relax a little. Enjoy his company.
Dennis' breath is warm against Joe's neck with his face tucked close, but not uncomfortably so. The weather is cool enough now that the warmth doesn't really bother him too much, and even if it did he wouldn't say anything because he likes having Dennis close.
He tilts his head back a little and hums thoughtfully. ]
Ummm. Ursa Major. Monoceros. [ Joe pauses, then smiles a bit, turning his head a bit so he can glance at Dennis. ] Orion?
[ Joe curls his arms in a little, giving Denni's knees a light squeeze as he looks up at him. He looks somewhat surprised that the last clue went over Dennis' head, but then again, without a little more context, he supposes it may not actually be as obvious of a clue as it would to him.
At least Dennis got that it was Greek. That's impressive enough. ]
... I am, actually. Did you know that, or were you just guessing?
[ If it was a guess, it was a good one. Joe hikes Dennis up a bit, jostling him gently. ]
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How cute
Joe smiles, small at first, but then it widens into something a little brighter as he chuckles. He takes a step forward toward Dennis, reaching out and turning at the same time to loop his arm around the younger man's shoulders, careful of the moon so he doesn't knock it off course.
It's kind of perfect, actually. Not that Dennis knows that. ]
Fine, I guess he - he? - can tag along. C'mon, you got everything?
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Dennis leans into Joe's warmth as his arm goes around his shoulders.]
Got my shoes on, my key, wallet, moon here... oh and you. M'good.
[He smiles warmly up at Joe.]
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He guides him toward the door, absently doing one more pat down of himself to make sure he's got all of this things before he tugs open the door and steps aside ( and slightly away from Dennis ) to let him go first. ]
This isn't ruining any plans you may have had today, is it? [ He pulls the door closed and moves aside to give Dennis room to lock it. ]I mean, not that you saying yes will change anything.
[ He smirks a little, only teasing. ]
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Wha... no uh, weren't doing nothing really. Should go for a run or something, but was feeling a lazy day today.
[He does that cute little pouty like smile, turning to walk backwards out of the door so he can still talk at Joe.]
Least you got me up off my arse.
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Well, [ He says, a little suddenly and with mild exclamation. ] You want to get up off your ass a little higher?
[ Joe tugs his hands out of his pockets and holds them out at his sides a little like he's offering something - and he is. He tips his head back and to the side a bit, like he's beckoning Dennis. ]
Hop on?
[ You want a piggy back? ]
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His brows pop up and then he's laughing when he seems to understand what Joe is offering.]
You gonna carry me where we going? I've put off a bit of weight, but I ain't no feather.
[Doesn't mean he's not eagerly rounding Joe and hoping on up. Climbs his not!bf giant like a tree. Arms loose around Joe's shoulders he nudges his head against Joe's gently.]
Y'know this kinda defeats the purpose of me not being lazy.
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Joe hooks his arms in underneath Dennis' knees, craning his head a little to look at him. ]
I know, [ He says, his voice low, because they're close enough that he doesn't really have to speak much louder than a murmur. Joe pauses for a moment, then presses a quick kiss to the edge of Dennis' jaw where he can reach, and then they're off to this surprise destination. ] You can carry me on the way back to make up for it.
[ Joking! ]
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Some days it feels like everything is so perfect, like his life couldn't be any better. With Joe like this, what else could he ask for?]
Deal.
[And as Joe walks he happily hangs on, enjoying Joe's warmth, the comfort of the smell of his cologne. Today is a really good day.]
... so you gonna give me a hint where we going?
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But still, it's kind of fun to just play along and take things easy. Relax a little. Enjoy his company.
Dennis' breath is warm against Joe's neck with his face tucked close, but not uncomfortably so. The weather is cool enough now that the warmth doesn't really bother him too much, and even if it did he wouldn't say anything because he likes having Dennis close.
He tilts his head back a little and hums thoughtfully. ]
Ummm. Ursa Major. Monoceros. [ Joe pauses, then smiles a bit, turning his head a bit so he can glance at Dennis. ] Orion?
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Wha... you're speaking Greek to me.
[None of that meant a thing to him, maybe it should, but it's not clicking in his head at all.]
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At least Dennis got that it was Greek. That's impressive enough. ]
... I am, actually. Did you know that, or were you just guessing?
[ If it was a guess, it was a good one. Joe hikes Dennis up a bit, jostling him gently. ]
You've never heard of Orion's belt?
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Oh yeah, I know that... what there some Greek place you're taking me? Never had Greek food.
[He holds on a bit tighter when Joe gives him a little jostle, nuzzling his face into the back of his shoulder.]