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[Moving to stand in front of him, he waited quietly to see how long he could make him wait before Al started complaining.]

*He can't really hear anything anymore. But he's keeping his promise to keep his eyes shut!*

Did you find it?

[Al's such a good boy. He'll have to reward him for such patience.

...and the only response to the question was a silent nod.]

*He still has his eyes shut. He huffs.*

If you did find it, can I have it now?

[Finally leaning in close, he gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.]

I don't know. You didn't say please.

*He whines.*

Pleaaassee can I have it now?

I suppose so. You did ask nicely that time.

[After a quick kiss on the cheek, he took a few steps back.] Open your eyes.

[He was holding out a stuffed rabbit with a red and white bow around its neck.]

*He opened his eyes, a smile already on his face. He gasped at what he saw and quickly moved to embrace his gift and his boyfriend, squealing happily.*

AWWMATTIEABUNNY?!FORME?!THANKYOU!!

Mhmm. I took the time to stitch him together. [...so the rabbit was a bit lopsided maybe and a bit lumpy, but he had given it his best.]

*He doesn't care if it's lumpy or lopsided. It's his. And his boyfriend made it for him.*

How long did it take you? He's adorable!

[He also made him something else. Which he'll give him in a moment or two.]

Long enough. [A soft laugh accompanied his words.]

*Ooooh so many presents!*

Well I love it! *He gives the bunny and Matthew another squeeze.*

What should I name him?

[It was a nice, thought-out gift.]

I'm glad to hear that. [Smiling happily, he hugged him tightly.] I've been calling it Patch, but it's probably obvious why.

*He appreciates them!*

Patch huh? How about Patches? *He smiles up at him, giving his lips a quick kiss.*

It is a rather cute name. [He couldn't help but grin as he returned the kiss.]

I also have another present for you.

Thanks! *He looks at him, a bit surprised.*

ANOTHER present?! Really?!

[Nodding his head, he laughed a bit at his reaction.]

Mhmm. Close your eyes again.

Okay! *He closed his eyes again, hugging Patches close. He was so excited! TWO PRESENTS!*

[There was some movement and rummaging as he found the second gift. Moving back in front of him, he was holding up a small tin that had a bow and ribbon around it.] Okay. You can open your eyes.

*He opens his eyes and looks at the tin, speechless.*

What is it Mattie?

Open it and find out. [His smile gave nothing away. It was star-shaped chocolate chip cookied, frosted with red, white, and blue frosting. And every now and then, there was the occasional heart-shaped, frosted cookie as well.]

*He opened the tin carefully, trying not to drop Patches as he pried the lid off. He gasped at the beautiful, delicious cookies before him.*

Mattie...these are...I mean...look at them! They're beautiful! I don't know if I can eat them...

[Moving over to his side, he gave him a light kiss on the cheek.]

Maybe I'll make more for you later then.

*He smiled and turned to kiss him back.*

I want to take a picture of them before I eat them.

[There was a tiny blush as he snuck in one more quick kiss.]

Good idea. Then you can have that forever.

oh good. I can put away the stick.

Yes, unless that stick can beat a cough out of me.

i can give it a try... -shifty.-

Please? I'm sick of coughing. DX

-cracks knuckles.- here we go then.

*prepares herself* Okay!

-taptaptaptaptap-

*...is being tapped?*

-oh yes. horrible tapping.-

*Ah. Tap out all the bad!*

-i'm doing my best~-

It's almost all gone actually.

i'm so glad to hear that. ♥.

It's just still lingering. =3=

it just doesn't know when to quit.

Yeah, but it's nearly gone now, I can feel it!

yay! I'm so glad.

But something else has come along of course. *weep*

i'll just have to threaten that then, too. -shakes fist at it.-

Now it seems to be on the run! *hugs* You defeated it!

hurrah! -snug!- I'm pretty awesome like that.

You are amazing you know.

O- only sometimes.

All the time my love! <3

well, you do know best...~ ♥♥

prepares herself Okay!

...is being tapped?

Ah. Tap out all the bad!

But something else has come along of course. weep

Now it seems to be on the run! hugs You defeated it!