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[chopoffyourhead]

[The kiss makes his heart race, and everything feels so right. And he has so many questions in his mind. What would Jamil be okay with? Just because he saw it as worth it didn't necessarily mean he was ready for, well... something more again, right? And he can't help but think of the others too. Especially Floyd...

He gives a little smile around the finger, then pecks it lightly.]

I like you a lot too, Jamil.

[perfectly_average]

[Jamil lets out a quiet laugh over the peck, tilting his head at Riddle.]

I'm glad you do...

[Which is something that carries a lot of weight, after everything.]

For now... I think we should just enjoy being alive together. This world can be terrible, but you're... happier here, aren't you? In some ways?

[chopoffyourhead]

[His smile warms further at those words.

At the questions, he nods.]

I am.

You're here, after all.

[perfectly_average]

[Those words get a quiet huff, but then he can't help the amused smile.]

Such flattery... [He leans to brush a couple of kisses over Riddle's cheek.] You wouldn't be trying to fluster me, would you? I might have to get revenge.

[chopoffyourhead]

[His smile brightens a little at the kisses, and then he gives a little chuckle at the accusation.]

As cute as you are when you're flustered... no, I wasn't.

[His hand comes up to cup Jamil's cheek once more.]

... I really am happier than I ever remember being.

[perfectly_average]

[His expression softens a little before he sighs and nods.]

... I'm glad, then. [He glances away, and then gives the faintest of genuinely warm smiles.] So am I.

[With a soft kiss to Riddle's lips, he hums and then he whispers.]

You've had a lot to do with that.

[chopoffyourhead]

[His heart melts at that warm smile, and he returns the soft kiss.]

I feel the same way about you.

[He simply smiles at him for a moment... Before he looks down, picking up his gift.]

Now, what is it you were in such a hurry to give me and go, hm?

[Time to find out.]

[perfectly_average]

[He gains a hint of sheepishness over the being smiled at for a moment...

As for the gift... it's a small cake! It has signs that point towards being handmade by someone new to it, but it's otherwise obviously made by someone experienced.]

I figured... you'd appreciate being the one to receive my first attempt at jelly-based cakes.

[chopoffyourhead]

[Riddle's face always lights up whenever presented with one of Jamil's desserts. This is no exception.]

Jamil, this is incredible...!

[He very carefully holds it up to get a better look.]

Your culinary skills never cease to amaze...

[perfectly_average]

[Ah... his expression softens, even as a very soft blush surfaces.]

I worked especially hard on it, seeing as it was... completely new, as a concept. While I have made gelatin desserts, it was never more than pouring liquid into a bowl or cup.

[He gives the tiniest smile.]

Of course, I can only hope it tastes half as good as it looks.

[chopoffyourhead]

I'm certain that it will.

[Riddle has never been disappointed eating any of Jamil's dishes, after all.

He gently sets it on the table, and gets to a stand.]

Why don't we share it together? [A light blush.] ... if you'd be alright with that.

[perfectly_average]

[Oh... he smiles softly, a hint of shyness in his face as he nods.]

I'd like that... [He glances away, brushing his ponytail off of his shoulder as he adds.] A lot, in fact.

[chopoffyourhead]

[Riddle's smile brightens considerably. He moves to go get the proper utensils from the kitchen.

As he does, he asks:]

By the way, how was the tea?

[The rose tea he'd hastily given to Jamil before running off to tend to Floyd and Azul.]

[perfectly_average]

It was very pleasant. That was my first time having rose tea, and...

[There's a soft dust of pink on his cheeks.]

Frankly, it made me happy to drink.