riverviewlogs | february catch all

[ Shigeru's expression turns thoughtful as he thinks on that. ]

My city...well phrobiests are born and raised on islands secluded from the main continents of my world. So my city was mostly filled with other phrobiests. There were some normal people who lived there, but not many. I...never really got out much after I turned 10 when my powers manifested. But from what I remember of it before that the city was small but there floating skyscrapers and street vendors that would sell things from the main lands. The sidewalks were filled with people wearing all sorts of strange and normal clothing, and I remember it smelling really sweet because of the cakes and things people used to sell.

[ He smiles fondly at the memory of it all. ] I used to go there with the maids, before I got my powers, because my parents didn't really like to when it was busy like that. I remember it being really fun though!

[ Genji munches on the onigiri as he speaks, finding himself engrossed in hearing him physically speak for the first time. He always heard Shigeru, but it's such a different experience. He's happy that he's happy with this ring he was given. (And he wasn't joking about needing to step up his game either.) ]

Floating skyscrapers sound incredible, I don't think there's anything like that in my world. [ He leans against the edge of the counter. ] Is that where your interest in cooking started, the memories of the food and smells?

[ It breaks his heart that Shigeru was so sheltered, but he's free now. Genji wants to experience all he can with him. ]

It's from our powers mostly. We have pretty advanced technology too, but I think phrobiests used their powers to keep them up like that.

[ His smile is shy as he takes another bite of his own onigiri, nodding sheepishly. ]

That and...I used to help cook in the kitchens with the maids and butlers. They...really liked it when I lent a hand. I liked doing it with my mother too, she was a good cook, when she was around to do it.

[ That gets another smile from him as Genji imagines a small Shigeru shadowing the cooks in the kitchen. Far too cute. ]

That is quite the adorable image. [ He finishes off his onigiri and licks a finger. (Flirty? Flirty.) ] We had maids, butlers and cooks but I never even thought about learning. And my poor mother could barely boil water for tea. [ That gets a laugh. ] She did her best though.

[ Shigeru flusters as he watches Genji lick his finger like that. Given his own...deal with his hands it's not really surprising the thought crosses his mind, nor the image of Genji kissing his palm only moments ago. There's something...oddly sensual about it and he looks away, abruptly coughing a little, as some of his food goes down the wrong way. He smiles back sheepishly. Clearing his throat he'll just continue on like nothing happened, yep. ]

Did you ever do anything with her? Like hobbies or-or go out to places?

[ Trying to save face here as the redness on his cheeks slowly dims. ]

[ Oh no... he's so cute. It hadn't been entirely intentional but it's hard for Genji to not at least be a little flirty around Shigeru, when it's appropriate. He doesn't call attention to the red on his cheeks, as much as he wants to lean in and kiss both of them.

The question about his mother makes a nostalgic look cross his face. ]

We did. She primarily trained us, but she loved books and literature. It's where my name came from, actually; one of her favorite stories. She'd try to take us to festivals if she had the chance when we were boys.

[ Genji has a faint memory of watching his mother deftly scoop up a goldfish for them at a festival game. The look on the poor person running the stand... ]

[ Shigeru doesn't mind the flirty side. He finds it rather...endearing and quite cute as well. Still he's more flustered by his own thoughts and ideas than anything else. Gosh he really never knew he had it in him...

But at Genji's reply Shigeru listens with a curious look. ]

What's the name of the story? Do you...mind if I read it? [ He wants to knoq where Genji's name comes from. But his shy little look with that red tinge on his cheeks will probably undeniably win Genji over. He just...wants to know so much more about him, he can't help himself! ]

I think my parents named me after...one of our great great uncles that fought in the war. [ It was a little intimidating being named after someone with such high regard. ]

I went to a festival once back home. It was...really nice they had a lot of really good food there and the most amazing fireworks too.

[ Genji would try to move mountains with just a mere look from Shigeru, he's realizing. Quite dangerous indeed. ]

I don't mind at all. It's called The Tale of Genji; I think there's actually still debate as to whether or not it's the first 'novel' in my world.

[ He reaches out to curl his hand around Shigeru's hip again, touch light and gentle. ]

Mine were much the same. Food, games, fireworks and dancing sometimes. [ He leans in and kisses him softly on the forehead. ]

Is that so? I'll definitely have to read it then. [ But he might let out a soft laugh as Genji curls his fingers around his hip again. His voice is a little breathless when he speaks. ]

It's really amazing what things are similar and different between our worlds, isn't it?

[ Ah. Genji touching him like this...always sparks something in him that he can't fully recognize or control. It's was something beyond love and care, adoration maybe? He doesn't know but he finds himself closing the distance between them both and giving Genji a light, but heated, little kiss on the lips. One of his own gloved hands will rest atop of Genji's his other going to Genji's cheek as he lightly traces the scars on the others face. An idle little motion but gentle and caring all the same. ]

Speaking of books do you want to go to your room? [ Ah that sounds a bit... ] I mean for the books that-that Gladio gave me!

[ He looks away a little flustered now. He's so embarrassing, please forgive him! ]

[ Genji is finding her cherishes these moments he can be gentle, so much so. It's really the first time in his life he has even been given the privlege. ]

It is lovely to hear you laugh.

[ He returns the kiss, feeling goosebumps dither his skin as he traces the scars on his face. Genji never thought he'd be in a place where he could show his face without pitying or scared looks in return. In a lot of ways, he's thankful for this place.

A rumpled smile pulls at his face when he asks about the books. ] Yes, of course.

[ He takes his hand with a squeeze and starts to take him back into his room. Which, thankfully, he had just recently tidied and organized. His swords are on a stand in the corner and the various books and other little plants are on a bookshelf nearby. There's a box atop it with the books Gladio wanted Shigeru to have. ]

[ Shigeru's face colors so fast with that response. Gosh he's not even used to his own laughter yet and here was Genji saying he loved it. He might touch his throa with a gloved hand briefly. ]

It's still a little strange to hear though. [ He is all smiles and just beaming with happiness as he lets himself be led into Genji's room. He's...a bit jittery now that they're actually in there though. Ah. He feels so silly, like a child almost, get it together Shigeru! He'll go over towards the bookshelf and look over his shoulder back at Genji, his smile happy and bright. ]

You have so many books I've never read before... [ he figured Genji liked to read but, well, he should look some of these up so he can see what they're about. ] Which one is your favorite?

[ He'll ask idly as his hand hovers over the box with a curious glance. His back now fully turned toward Genji as he looks through the shelf and all the volumes contained on it. ]

[ He grins a little. ] You will get used to it, I'm sure. I could always see on your face when you were laughing, but it is nice to hear now as well.

[ Ah, being in his room alone with Shigeru was always so... his room always has a lingering smell of the incense he uses to meditate, so it's calming. Calming and now invigorating that the person he loves is in his private space. Goodness.

And that back is.... very distracting. Genji pads over to him as he asks that question, making his presence known since he never wants to startle him. Genji slides his arms around Shigeru's waist, looking over his shoulder. ]

There are two books written by a swordsman named Miyamoto Musashi centuries ago that mean quite a lot to me. [ Those are resting on the top shelf. ] And anything by Haruki Murakama is fantastic.

[ All of this said close to Shigeru's ear, voice a little deeper. ]

[ It was something being alone in Genji's room with just him. Not that they haven't been before but being alone with the whole apartment to themselves is...nice. It makes him think of Christmas Eve and all the other times. His face is a little hot as he thinks about it. The incense and tranquility of the whole atmosphere was rather invigorating. Shigeru will give a sharp intake of air as Genji's arms slide around his waist. But the exhale is soft and bemused from the smile touching Shigeru's lips. He might lean back a little into Genji there and then, the desire to kiss him is so very...strong. But he'll swallow thickly and push it away for a brief moment. ]

O-Oh. I see. I-I'll have to look them up at the library... [ he doesn't finish his sentence, that's not important right now, as his body is telling him that it craves more contact from the man he loves standing behind him. He'll shiver instinctively at Genji's voice so close to his ear and with that deeper tone it's hard not to lose control. He really does love it when Genji gets romantic like this. He can't really control himself as he turns his head just enough to give Genji a heated kiss, a gloved hand coming up to Genji's cheek to gently turn his head a little so that Shigeru can do so. ]

[ Oh. Genji smiles into the kiss, feeling Shigeru shiver a moment before filling his belly up with a pleasant warmth.

Although the not-aroused part of his brain comes to the forefront as they part, even though his voice is still husky and deep. ]

We don't— I mean, I really didn't bring you here just to get you in bed. You know I'll spend time with you in any way you want.

[ His misunderstanding from earlier, that Shigeru had been uncomfortable, makes his doubt appear. Something he struggles with still. ]

[ Shigeru huffs out a soft laugh and shakes his head. ]

I know that, Genji. [ But what happened before might click there and then and his face colors slightly. ] If it's about before...it's really okay. I... [ he might purse his lips a little before continuing. ]

I didn't....mind it. Not at all. [ His face is just full on red now. He really didn't mind it at all. But he's quick to save face with another light kiss. His eyes half lidded now as his own voice has a husky tone in it. ]

But you know I...I liked it. I just...didn't want to say so. [ He might shift a little, pressing himself against Genji in a slightly teasing way. Shigeru please. At least he's embarrassed by his own actions so there is that. ]

So you don't have to worry about that. But I don't want to make you uncomfortable either. I like spending time with you no matter what as well.

[ Oh... oh. At that realization the concern between Genji's brows falls away and he seems to light up. He grins again and leans in, tugging Shigeru closer still. ]

You liked it? Good, I'm glad. [ He brushes their noses together, closing his eyes. ] The thought of making you uncomfortable makes me feel terrible. I never want that.

[ He opens them, still smiling. ] You don't need to be shy about telling me what you like, I promise.

[ Genji kisses him warmly. ] So I suppose... there's no harm in multitasking, is there?

[ Now he's just being cheeky. ]

[ Shigeru smiles and laughs at that action. ] You could never make me feel that way. I love you far too much for that to ever be the case.

[ Genji respected his boundaries and always made him feel safe and comfortable. There's no way he'd ever be anything but that around him. Shigeru hums through the kiss, face flushed as he nods. ]

Are you going to recite poetry for me? [ Shigeru has his own cheeky grin on his face as he moves closer to Genji, hips pressed together now, as he kiss him again. And he'll proceed to kiss him between every question he'll ask. Moving away from the bookshelf and towards Genji's bed. ]

What other books do you like to read? Have you ever read comic books before?

[ Aaand Genji melts a bit. He pull his arms up a bit to hug him around the middle and tugs him closer. ] I love you too, so much.

[ He laughs a little at the question and that cheeky little look. ] I'm afraid you've put me a bit on the spot for that, love. I'll have something prepared for next time.

[ It's very easy to get his head up in the clouds from those kisses too. He helps guide him towards the bed by his hips, eagerly returning them. ]

Anything with a big grand adventure in it. [ Smooch. ] And yes, absolutely. [ Smooch. ] I can recommend you some, if you'd like.

[ Whoops the backs of his knees are against his bed. Oh no he has to sit down and tug a Shigeru onto his lap, whatever shall he do...! ]

[ Shigeru's smile widens as he lets Genji drag him towards the bed. He laughs though at the response to the poetry comment. ] Then I'll expect something really nice for next time.

[ Now you gotta step it up Genji! But he huffs and sighs after each of those returned kisses. His body alight with want and desire as he finishes the job and pushes Genji onto the bed only to straddle him shortly afterwards. ] Big adventure? That doesn't surprise me at all.

[ Another laugh as Genji kisses him again. ]

I'd like that. I've read a few comic books from Earth, but not many. [ And here he'll just idly trail his hands from Genji's hips, up his chest, and then through his hair as he speaks. Shigeru's expression is adoring as he looks Genji over and plants a soft kiss to his forehead. ]

So you'll have to tell me which ones are good.

I will do my best to impress you. [ Have a nuzzle to your neck, Shigeru.

He sucks in an excited breath once he's being straddled, feeling the warmth of arousal starting to seep to every inch of his body. He knows the ports on his shoulders must be starting to warm up already.

Genji chuckles. ] For being a ninja, I am not terribly subtle sometimes.

[ He hums as Shigeru touches him, it turning into a soft moan when he reaches his hair. It always gets him going, the nerves on his scalp seeming to be so much more sensitive. Genji reaches under Shigeru's shirt and trails his fingers across his warm skin. ]

I will. Once I can think of more things beyond you sitting on my lap. You're quite the distraction.

I don't have any doubts that you won't be able to. [ Everything that Genji does impresses him, so it's really not that hard. It is really endearing and cute that Genji wants to impress him though.

But at that moan Shigeru can't help but feel his own arousal flare up, his face getting hot as he shifts in Genji's lap. When Genji touches him though it just...sends sparks shooting through him and he'll arch his bad a little as a breathless laugh escapes him. ]

Well keep it in mind. I-I'm going to continue being a distraction for awhile longer.

[ His face is so red as he says that but it only gets redder with his next actions. He'll just shift to push Genji down on the bed, rolling his hips a little as he looks at him directly, face red up to his ears now. He'll lean down to kiss him on the lips, gloved hands coming up to either side of his face to cup his cheeks. A soft moan escaping him as he moves his hips a bit more.

And now with his voice he can...actually be vocal, which is still rather embarrassing to him, but he's getting used to it. ]

Please do, I'm looking forward to it. [ If what's going on in his pants is any indication...

He hits the bed gently with an 'oof' and looks up at him adoringly. Watching Shigeru's confidence blossom has been wonderful to behold; he sighs into the kiss as he cups his face.

But that moan with the shift of his hips. Genji's own hips stutter up against his and he lets out another moan in response. He brings up his hand to cover his eyes as a flush creeps into his cheekbones. ]

T-This ring of yours... it's quite dangerous. Hearing you moan like that, my heart's already racing.

[ But he pulls his hand away and tugs him back down for another smooch. ]

The things you do to me. I wouldn't want it any other way.

[ His own confidence is strange to him too, so Genji definitely isn't alone in those regardless. He never really thought he would...be able to initiate and do things like this, especially not on his own. But he's in a better place now and Genji gives him so much strength and believes in him so much it would be insulting to not really...take that in and use it to help himself. And he likes pleasing Genji, likes making him feel good as he does for him.

His gloved hands will slip under Genji's shirt moving so as to lift it off of him if Genji allows. He'll press hot, light, kisses to Genji's neck and collar bone, a soft playful smile on his lips. His hand might trail down between both of their hips as he idly...rubs his hand against Genji's arousal there and then, his own hips shifting with his action. A soft husky sigh will escape him there and then. ]

You're the one that-that helped me get this far. [ And he'll close his eyes a let out another soft moan as his hand might go between his own legs now to repeat the same actions. He's had so many different fantasies about this sort of thing. Being able to play it out was always...extremely satisfying. In the sense that he could actually participate and not just fantasize about it. Knowing that he had enough power over his phobia to do these things was so very gratifying.

He'll lean back down though, face so incredibly hot, and his eyes so full of lust and want now. He'll whisper something to Genji, voice husky and breath hot as he presses another kiss to Genji's lips. ]

I'm really glad that you-you like it. I-I like it when I can make you feel good.

[ Watching him perched atop his hips like this, it's enough to drive a man wild. It's like for half an instant everything he learned up in those mountains is forgotten and he's consumed with how much he loves and wants Shigeru. A hum whirs from the middle of his chest as he lets out a moan as he touches him through his sweatpants, arching his hips up a little.

But seeing Shigeru touch himself makes him moan again, rougher and deeper and more carnal. The redness of his cheeks, the tone of his voice that he can hear now— Genji's almost undone right then and there.

He reaches up to cup his cheek as they kiss hotly. Genji arches his hips up again, starting to create a gentle rhythm. ]

You do so much more than that. [ His own voice is so hoarse now, but in the best kind of way. Genji can't decide whose clothes need to come off first, so he starts to tug at Shigeru's shirt like he'd done for him a moment before. ]

You are so strong, Shigeru. You have done so much for yourself. [ He finds his lips again. ]

[ Shigeru would be lying if he wasn't the same. It's almost like his chest is about to burst with how hard his heart is beating and with how excited he's getting. It's very obvious from the state of his pants and himself that he's practically fully hard now.

It's nice being told these things by Genji though. It makes him so...incredibly happy and excited and it all meshes into one. He'll let out soft gasps when Genji starts that rhythm, moaning his name as he closes his eyes briefly, face flushed as he smiles through the kiss. He'll help Genji remove his own shirt there and then. ]

You helped me get that way. I...I never would have even considered something like this before I met you. [ Genji being gentle and patient and understanding really helped. He'll run his gloved hands over Genji's chest again. Shigeru's own voice is husky and a little hoarse as well. It's a strange tone to hear coming from his mouth. ]

So I...want to do something for you too. [ And making Genji feel good is his top priority right now. So he'll roll his hips a bit more consistently with the rhythm and pace Genji's started, panting a little now as he gets more into it. ]

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