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[chopoffyourhead]

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[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.