Gathering enough self-control to stop himself from pressing to Blaine’s lips each and every kiss he believed he deserved was challenging, as evidenced by the way he immediately leaned in for a second after having only just pulled away from the first one, but somehow, he managed, making up for it by granting himself a few seconds to shamelessly contemplate him. “You’re very welcome. And thank you for all the… hours of labor you put into this.”
He glanced down at the card he had spent far too long not looking at, realizing that perhaps it was the person behind the joke that brought such a bright smile to his features rather than the joke itself——although admittedly, the joke had something to do with it too. “See, I got you the ‘I’m falling for you and I can’t get up’ meme card but… I feel like you beat me already, this one’s much better.”
Blaine was helpless when it came to resisting any kiss given to him from the man who remained so dangerously close even after the pecks finally peppered down to a halt. Pulling away was an impossible idea. Preposterous even! So, he returned each one and even chased after another by lifting up off his heels in hopes of landing one. Which he did. If on the tip of Barry’s chin counted. It did for him. Satisfied, for now, he hummed his gratitude for Barry acknowledging such a labor of love on his part to create the masterpiece on his desk. “You’re welcome. I’d do it all over again for that look on your face.” Cause it filled him with such warmth, the sensation was indescribably yearned for now.
That feeling he got when he mad Barry happy was the best feeling he’s had in so long. How could he even attempt to say how much it meant? Sure, he could try to sing it (face it, he probably would later) but he wanted him to know now. Hazel eyes utterly sparkling with happiness were practically pinched closed with how wide he smiled before laughter took over. His arms lifted, wrapped around Barry’s shoulders so he could keep him close. “Hmm. That one is a pretty close second runner up. I’ll give you an A plus anyway. Especially if you really have fallen for me..and you know.. Um?.” Biting his lip, he lifted both brows in a hopeful plea. “I mean? At least a little bit? Or a lot.. Definitely. A lot would be much better but..yeah.”
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