Phouka

[winter_wisp]

Valentine's had passed, and as lovely as that day had been, Winter found himself still caught up in the lingering romance of the day. He'd taken to watching romantic comedies, rather than horror flicks. Had even started reading more romantic novels, rather than the historical novels he'd been swimming in before. He even found himself tidying up more, keeping the bedroom neat and inviting, so they'd both be more inclined to linger there.

And tonight? Tonight he had decided they should go out to do something romantic. ...A trip to the museum, he'd decided. Art was definitely romantic. Couples were always looking at art in movies and things.

Dressed up, the pixie was looking like an actual adult as he lead the way inside, his hand reaching for the Phouka's as he spoke.

"This will be fun, don't you think? We can look at art, then get some coffee at the cafe," he grinned. "...Or not coffee. Whatever you want. It's my treat, Phouka."

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[winter_wisp]

"What if I run out of clay or stone?" The pixie asked.

[phouka]

The Phouka rolled his shoulder in a shrug.

"I have faith you would give me an arm," he said, confident in Winter's abilities. "Perhaps a stick, or plaster. With glitter?"

[winter_wisp]

"Definitely glitter," Winter agreed. "Everything should have glitter."

[phouka]

"I know you think so. That is why I suggested it," the Phouka replied with a smile. "Come, the man down there is naked. You should take a selfie with him."

[winter_wisp]

The pixie played it cool, sort of, but he perked up noticeably at the idea of taking a selfie.

"Oh, yes... We can do that," he said, clearly into the idea.

[phouka]

The Phouka slid his arms around Winter's narrow shoulders and pulled him along to the next installment.

"Will you put these on your telegram page?" he asked. He tried, he did, but the majority of the technology that was available was lost on him. He only knew Winter had fun with it.

[winter_wisp]

Winter giggled a little at Phouka's mistake, but didn't correct him.

"Only if you are in them," the pixie replied.

[phouka]

"We can both be in them!" he said cheerfully. "Both of us and the naked people. Finlay will be so happy we are exploring art. You should send him pictures directly."

The Phouka thought that was a terribly good idea. Surely Fin would be proud of them.

[winter_wisp]

Winter giggled again moving to stand beside him as he pulled his phone out and snapped a photo of them both.

"Maybe," he agreed with a smile.

[phouka]

The Phouka leaned in close, but the camera caught him mid-blink, leaving him looking silly.

"Do not show that one," he said. "Take another. I will keep my eyes open this time."

[winter_wisp]

"I think you look handsome, but okay," Winter shrugged, giggling a little and giving Phouka time to pose.

[phouka]

"You are so kind to me," he replied. Then rather than look at Winter's phone he closed his eyes and pressed a slow, soft kiss to the pixie's cheek.

[winter_wisp]

Winter blushed, but snapped the photo.

"This one is perfect," he said softly.

[phouka]

"Then you should show everyone. Everyone in the world," the simple creature said. "And then we can see all the art. And get food. I want food soon."

[winter_wisp]

"We can get food here if you like," Winter said, adding a bunch of stickers to the photo before posting it on Insta. "Whatever you want, Phouka. The day is yours."

[phouka]

"If it is my choice, I choose to kiss you again," he said, darting in to kiss Winter's cheek again. "I will kiss you always. Except when I am eating. I would not want to bite you."

He smiled at that, thinking it was a rather good joke.

[winter_wisp]

"You can bite me whenever you like, Phouka," the pixie purred, a little hint of something sultry in his tone.

[phouka]

The Phouka, taking things quite literally so very often, had come to understand Winter's tone. Sometimes it was not what he said, but how he said it. Hearing it made the Phouka smile.

"I think I will," he said. "I think I will bite you all over."

[winter_wisp]

"I am very delicious," Winter giggled. "You will be feasting for days."

[phouka]

"I will not dispute this. You are quite delicious," he said. He moved in closer and pulled Winter to him. "I think you are wooing me very well."

[winter_wisp]

"Wooing accomplished! Now I will feed you," Winter decided cheerfully.

[phouka]

"Yes! Now food," he agreed enthusiastically. The art was nice, he imagined, but terribly boring compared to how much fun Winter could be all on his own.

[winter_wisp]

"Come, there's a cafe.... Over that way, I think. They sell coffee and cakes, and sandwiches..." Winter said, happily listing menu items as he started to walk.

[phouka]

The Phouka was happy to join him. By the time they reached the cafe his mouth was watering. He was spoiled for choice once they were there and his belly rumbled as if he hadn't eaten in days rather than hours.

"I want a sandwich and coffee," he said. "The one with the most meat. That's the one I want."

[winter_wisp]

"Order whatever you like. I only want a cake and some coffee, but it's my treat," the pixie insisted.