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[ When the day finally arrives for them to move into the Garden Apartments of Genessia City, Nero gathers up what few belongings he's got for himself and kisses those shared rooms goodbye, not about to miss them anytime soon. With having steady income now and the both of them having found jobs they can tolerate (well, he can tolerate let's be real), he had finally been given the keys to a place in Garden Apartments, the very same ones Kyrie had seemed to take a liking to and so, of course he had made sure to try and secure them a spot here. Turns out? Didn't take as long as he had thought.

Apartment 105 on the first floor... that's where they'll be staying together, just the two of them, here in Genessia City.

The first floor had been requested by him so that Kyrie could have a patio for gardening if she wanted, two bedrooms also being a thing as, despite their clear feelings for one another, he hadn't wanted to right away assume anything and it just seemed less... presumptuous this way? Yeah, something like that. Regardless, he drops his bag down and sets Red Queen aside against the wall, giving a bit of a sigh as he looks around the bright living room; he's looked better but maybe he's just tired. ]

Well, guess that's about it, huh? Not much to really move when you don't have a lot to begin with. [ A beat. ] Helps that the place comes furnished.

[ She's been looking forward to this day for so long it felt like. Nero mentioned it to her, that he had put in an application for the Garden Apartments and ever since then she's felt this mixture of anxiousness and giddiness. It was good for them, she felt. A bigger place where Nero didn't have to feel so confine. A place where the two of them could have a bit more peace and quiet if they wanted. A place where they could start growing their relationship further. She's had all these thoughts on her mind ever since Nero mentioned it to her.

When the day finally came and Nero got the okay for them to move in, Kyrie was so excited. She noticed that he seemed a little tired that day, but he still seemed happy to her. Maybe the excitement of moving in was getting to him? She could understand it if that were the case. Maybe she shouldn't worry quite yet.

Kyrie came in after him with a warm smile on her face, clapping her hands together. ]

Our new home...

Yeah... could be worse, right?

[ He laughs a little under his breath at that. It's not any of the more luxurious places that the city has to offer and they do have the combined income to secure one of those places for themselves but... he doesn't need fancy and he knows Kyrie doesn't either. So long as they have each other and a decent place with heat, electricity, and running water, that's more than he could ask for. Plus? Having more money for themselves is never a bad thing. ]

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms... kitchen, living room... sure beats living out of a van or something.

[ He gives her a sheepish smile as he comes to close the door behind her, making his way in further before blue fingers stroke along the back of his neck. ]

You can take the master bedroom... it has a bathroom in there so, you know, you have more privacy and all.

[ Oh... She had gotten so used to sleeping near Nero, the thought didn't occur to her that he might want to sleep in a different room. It made her a little worried, that maybe she was taking up his space a little more than he wanted. Maybe he just wanted a bed to himself... Maybe she snored and he was too nice to say something!?

Her cheeks flushed a little at the thought. She really hoped she wasn't an embarrassing sleeper like that. ]

Are...you sure? You wouldn't like the bigger room?

I can sleep anywhere, don't worry about it.

[ And he throws her a reassuring smile despite how tired he looks.

Honestly, it's a good thing Dante isn't here because THE LOOK he might give Nero with the whole "dude, she totally wants to share the room with you, are you blind??" that he'd probably get from his... uncle? Yeah, whatever, definitely telling him to not drop by unannounced. ~~even though he won't listen but you know.~~

Clearing his throat, he moves a little further into the apartment for the patio and deck and smiles a little as he looks out the glass door. ]

It's probably a little late to try and start a garden or something out here but when spring comes, it'd look nice, don't you think?

[ She snapped out of her thoughts, noticing him moving further into the apartment. It was like a tiny little tour which was fun in a silly way. With her hands folded in front of her, she follows behind Nero, a curious look on her face until she looked out the glass door herself. ]

You... really put a lot of thought into this place.

[ She giggled softly, placing a hand on the glass door. ]

And the view here is absolutely beautiful.

[ Had he? Well, if it was a place they were going to live in together, he wanted to make sure that it had some things that Kyrie would like, regardless of her more than likely saying she would be fine living in a bachelor pad or something; she deserves something a little better than that as far as he's concerned. ]

With the leaves changing, it'll probably look like a painting you'd find in a museum or something.

[ To which he grins a little at her before he turns to pick his bag up off the floor. ]

I should probably get us some food in here that isn't takeout boxes becoming leftovers. You know, the basic essentials and all.

Oh!

[ Her eyes lit up at the mention of food. She clapped her hands together in a moment of excitement, giving Nero a bright smile. Since this would be their first night staying in the apartment together, it would be the perfect time to spoil Nero a little. ]

Maybe I could cook us something!

[ Coming to glance over his shoulder, he blinks with a tilt of his head. ]

You want to?

[ Well, it sure beats getting burgers again? But at that, he sets his bag down on the table near the cardboard box they have on there with a few canned goods and boxed things that could be used for cooking... not anything fresh since living in the shared rooms wasn't really the ideal place to have produce and meats. ]

Not sure if we have much here at the moment... but I could go pick us something up if you want? [ A beat. ] I mean, unless you want to go together? Or you want to go and I unpack things here. You know... whatever works.

[ Why is this so awkward? ]

If you wouldn't mind doing a little shopping with me...

[ She couldn't hide the smile that was on her face. She felt her heart racing with excitement with every mention of something they could do together. Perhaps it was a little foolish, and maybe she was a bit too eager but she couldn't stop herself. Even little things like shopping together, eating together, they filled a place in her heart that she just craved for. ]

I could make whatever you've been craving since we got here.

Whatever I've been craving, huh?

[ And perhaps this is bold of him. Perhaps this is merely that demon side to him that often lays dormant when not engaged in the heat of battle. But with a bit of a grin on his lips, his demonic arm gently wraps its way around Kyrie's waist and pulls her close against him, blue glowing a soft gold. However, rather than steal a kiss from those lips, he noses her cheek instead and allows his face to bury in the crook of her neck as he holds her close and just stands there with her, in their apartment, just wanting to feel her close to him for this moment. ]

Edited 2018-10-02 23:33 (UTC)

[She wasn't expecting the sudden boldness from Nero, not that she minded it of course. It was just surprising. Her eyes went wide when he wrapped his arm around her, letting out a tiny sound almost like a squeak. Then he buried his face in her neck and she just seemed to melt in his hold. Slowly her arms wrap around him in return, holding him close. She's been wanting this too, to be held by Nero and to be as close as possible.

She shivered a little, feeling his breath on her neck, but it was a pleasant shiver. Her hand lightly moves along his back, nails lightly drawing down his back.]

[ Is it really possible for a demon to feel anything that isn't impulsive or feral? He likes to think so... likes to think he's an exception to that. Well, Dante could be as well, given his desire to help humanity rather than control and destroy it as most demons crave. But what does he crave? What desires swirl deep within him and whisper in his ear when it's late at night and he's left to only the silence of the night in bed?

It's this. Right here.

Kyrie.

To become a demon, to cast away his humanity... he would do it all for her. If it meant she would be safe, even from him, he would do it. He loves her enough to sacrifice himself for that.

Yeah... love. That's what he desires. That's what he craves from her. Maybe that's what his demon side feels, too, rather than twisting it into some form of sinful lust to be thrown against the wall in the heat of the moment. It's love... he knows it is.

So he pulls back after a moment and looks down to her, blue fingers caressing her cheek as he allows himself to smile a little before he finally presses his lips against hers in a kiss. ]

[ So this is love hm hm hm hmmm, so this is love~

Kyrie let out a soft laughter against his lips as her arms move around his neck instead to keep him close. She didn't need to be home. She didn't need to be anywhere special, because this right here? This was her home. This was all she wanted and needed was to be close to Nero. She didn't care that he was a demon. She had given her heart to him a long time ago, and she hopes he'll always keep it.

She held onto him a little tighter, just for a few more moments of being held like this. ]

[ It's with finally breaking their kiss that he smiles a little, forehead pressed against hers and arm still loosely wrapped around her waist. Getting distracted from grocery shopping is... probably not a good idea? Especially since... well... all things considered. It's with licking over his lips and letting a sigh gently leave him that he pulls back enough to look down to her, thumb stroking against the small of her back. ]

Should probably get those groceries before the store closes and then we'll be stuck with takeout again...

[ Even as he says that, he finds himself unable to let go of Kyrie, something inside him wanting to remain close to her- have her close against him. ]

[ How is she supposed to go shopping now when all she wants is to stay in his arms a little longer, and feel the warmth of having him so close to her? When she opens her eyes to see his beautiful blue ones staring back, she just can't pull away. A warm smile forming on her lips as she reached up to cup his cheek softly. ]

I'm sure... the stores will be open a little longer.

[ The way she touches him is so gentle and caring... it makes him feel like he's worthy of having it, even if not entirely human. To think that someone could care for him as much as Kyrie does... she's the one thing in his life that keeps him steady, keeps him safe, keeps him from feeling as though he has no purpose... that's he capable of good despite the demon that dwells within him. ]

Aren't you supposed to be the voice of reason between us?

[ And yet, even with saying that, he leans in to capture her lips in another kiss. ]

[ She was going to tease him right back. Maybe tease back that she was becoming more rebellious, as if anyone could really believe that. Those words would have to wait though, because Nero leaned in once more, and all she could focus on was how soft his lips felt against hers

Was it the excitement of a new place they would share together? Was it the privacy of no noisy roommates? She wasn't sure what inspired this act of intimacy, but she was happy to have it. Any time with Nero made her heart flutter, and this really made her feel just how much he loved her and she wouldn't give that up for anything.

She leaned into the kiss a little more, the hand on his cheek slowly moving down to rest on his neck, rubbing soft circles against his skin. ]

[ Those gentle touches are enough to satiate the demon within him (to an extent) and he finds himself deepening that kiss between them while fingers curl into the material of her shirt at the small of her back. To have this sort of so-called freedom within this world where he can just be like this with Kyrie... he wonders if he might have been given this back home considering they had been interrupted by a dozen or so demonic scarecrows that were the epitome of a cockblocker if he ever dealt with one. But here? Now? Not even Dante is barging through the door, gracing them with not only his presence but a housewarming gift as well and so, maybe he should enjoy this for just a little longer.

But how much and how far is the question and while he doesn't doubt his feelings for Kyrie, it's this insatiable hunger within for more that he can feel pushing its way to the surface to the point where he's not so sure he can hold himself back from devouring all of her for himself.

But that doesn't mean he stops with the kisses or touches or gentle nudge towards the wall. ]

[ With how fluttery her heart wasacting, it was embarrassing to think about if Nero could hear it or not, hear how loudly and how quickly her heart was pounding. Being part demon, his senses were better than that of a human's. If he could hear it, would he find it embarrassing too? Or would he find her silly for feeling so anxious and happy?

After a moment longer of kissing, she pulled back just a little. Her eyes searching his face for a reaction, any sort of reaction. ]

Nero...

[ Despite the exhaustion that had been written all over his face moments ago, it's now as if it had never been there with the way he looks to her, eyes glassy and lips parted. Perhaps a second wind? Or maybe a craving... a hunger for something else waking him up from the inside. Deep inside to the very depths of his soul.

His forehead presses to hers, eyes falling shut and breaths heavy. Fingers twist and hold tight to the material of her shirt still as he swallows thickly, feeling his own heartbeat drumming within his ears coupled with her own. Because he does hear it. That beautiful melody that plays for him in this moment and only seems to stir something within him that feels impulsive and possessive and he can't help but hum softly before he allows himself to smile a little. ]

Grocery shopping... right?

Huh...?

[ She was trying to gather her thoughts with the pause on the kissing. It was a difficult thing to do when thoughts of Nero were swirling around in her mind. She still felt herself melting under his soft touches and she still couldn't quite pull herself away. She let her eyes fall, giving Nero a tiny little forehead nudge. She enjoyed the feeling of him close, and she hoped he did as well.

After a moment of trying to clear her head, it finally registered what he said. Grocery shopping... that had been the plan hadn't it, until the two of them got a little sidetracked. She let out a soft laughter, opening an eye to peak at him. ]

Oh, right. Shopping...

[ Shopping. Right. Dinner. That needs to be made. Since... they've lived off takeout for some time now? But the whole shopping thing seems... sort of difficult at the moment. Just a little. ]

Something we should probably do...

[ But even as he says that, he steals another kiss from those lips. ]

...said you wanted to cook dinner.

[ Words he mutters against her lips, not relenting, not letting her go, guiding her for the table with the cardboard box and his bag on top of it and only stopping once they bump back into it, a hand reaching into that box to pull out- ]

...or else it's instant mashed potatoes.

[ Just as before, he mutters the words against her lips, brushing kiss after kiss against them with what sounds like a soft chuckle in the back of his throat as he drops that box back to the table and focuses on her again. ]

[ For a brief moment she thought maybe they were going to head out to get some ingredients to make a home cooked meal for the two of them. Something Nero would enjoy the most. It was a fleeting thought once his lips brushed against hers again. Nero was acting extremely affectionate with her, almost like he couldn't take his hands off her, and she was easily being swept up in his touches.

She moved slowly as he guided her, only letting out a soft sound of surprised when she felt herself bump against the table lightly. Instant food didn't seem like such a bad plan now. It meant she could kiss Nero a bit longer and feel that fluttering feeling in her chest. It meant she could stay by Nero's side, soaking in all these sensations.

She pulled back once more, a shy smile forming on her lips. She moved to wrap her arms around his neck loosely, brushing her lips against his as she spoke softly]

One more night of instant food won't hurt...?

[ Oh, how that delightfully stirs something within him. With her arms wrapped around his neck, his own delicately wind around her back, pressing her into him as he looks to her with a certain something within those blue eyes of his. There is love for her there as well as adoration. But there's something else as well. Something more... possessive maybe. ]

Guess not...

[ And that's all it takes before her name is whispered against her lips and he takes those lips into his own, feverishly kissing her with any thought of grocery shopping completely removed from his thoughts. ]

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