Magic Box, Wednesday [03/12/08]

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Andrew was feeling a little off. He hadn't been able to shake some of his bunny habits -- the spontaneous and lengthy naps, the compulsion to nibble anything green and leafy, the occasional little hop. He had considered staying home from work today, but having already missed his past two shifts, he forced himself out of bed and into town.

He opened the shop and took his normal spot behind the counter. Even the Magic Box seemed a little off to him. He kept noticing little things that had changed or sold or seemed out of place. And then there was the statue that he swore had been outside the shop when he opened this morning, but had vanished.

He pulled out a carrot and took a bite. There was a reassuring crunch. At least that seemed normal.

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Around lunchtime, the door opened. The first thing in was the scent, the spices and the sauce and something sweet as well; a dish and dessert. The second thing in was the boyfriend, who was grinning faintly just at seeing Andrew's face.

He put the bag with the food down on the counter and claimed a quick kiss. It was, in his mind, necessary.

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Andrew quickly hopped up and came around the counter. The kiss was nice, but he needed a hug. Needed it apparently very badly judging from how tightly he was squeezing.

This felt very much right to him -- the smell of Liir, his warmth, his closeness. This was what had been missing all morning.

"Hey there," he said, voice muffled because his face was buried in Liir's chest.

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Liir's arms were quite content to go around him and hold him as long as Andrew wanted. You know, forever. Couple hours more than forever. Forever and a day. Whatever Andrew was in the mood for.

He lifted one hand to stroke Andrew's hair.

"Hey," he said in reply before deciding that Andrew's temple needed a kiss. Andrew was squeezing him and he was a little sore today but there wasn't the least indication of it because the good of an Andrewhug trumped it utterly.

"Good morning to you too."

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Andrew nuzzled Liir's chest, the spot right near his heart. He had grown quite fond of that spot.

"That smells really good," he said, continuing the nuzzling. Not letting go anytime soon.

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"My shirt or the lamb?" he asked with a faint smile, his hand still running through Andrew's hair.

He gave Andrew another squeeze.

"You all right, boy'o?"

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"Both," he replied, moving his head to rest on Liir's shoulder. "I just missed you."

He kissed Liir's neck. "Did you get taller or did I shrink?" It wasn't out the of the realm of possibility. He had been a bunny, maybe he didn't come back just the same.

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He shivered faintly at the kiss before stealing one of his own.

"A little taller. I've got another Ozdamned growthspurt going on, apparently."

He shrugged. Privately, he thought it might be all the magic practice, but he didn't mention it.

The first time he'd flown, his clothing had gone a little tight and a little short. He'd worked it back into being loose through use and dirt, but he'd never forget that.

"Professor Ambrose ordered me new clothes from the O.Z. that should cover things."

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"Not that I mind you uncovered," he said with a laugh, loosening up the hug a bit.

"So what's for lunch?"

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"It would be a bit cold to wander about half-dressed," he pointed out in reply before stealing another kiss and turning to open the bag of food.

"And I just did up a couple of plates of spiced and soured beef and a potato for us each. There's brownies as well."

He pulled the items out one by one.

"No drinks, as per usual."

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"Want me to put on some tea?" Andrew asked, moving back around the counter to do just that.

"The food looks amazing. You really don't have to bring me lunch, you know. I'm sure that took up a lot of your time." He nodded towards the food. Though Liir's visit and lunch had been the thing he had been looking forward to all morning.

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"Water is fine," he admitted as he uncovered everything and put the brownies next to each plate.

"And if I bring Karal and Millie lunch on Friday's, there's no reason I shouldn't bring you by something on Wednesdays."

He smiled.

"For one, I like to cook. For another, I was looking forward to it all morning. I've missed you terribly."

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Andrew pulled out two glasses and a bottled water. "I love that you cook for me," he admitted. "Well, I love everything about you, but I'm pretty sure you know that already." Not that it would keep him from saying it.

"You know, I don't have anything else to do on Fridays, I could always get up and help you cook. It would be fun."

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"The feeling is mutual," he made sure to say as he set out the forks and knives and the little pot of butter he'd brought with him.

He was surprised, though, at the offer on Friday.

"If you'd like," he said with a bright grin, "I wouldn't mind in the least. I'm sure it would be fun. And I'm sure neither Karal nor Millie would mind a bit more creativity going into things."

He couldn't see anything bad to this.

"Though I tend to get up before dawn," he said. "As long as you don't mind."

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"I'm sure you can think of a creative way to get me out of bed," he commented, pouring the waters. "Or, at least, to wake me up."

He grinned at his boyfriend.

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Liir blushed just a little, which might admit just how many creative ways he'd considered during his night time flights of fancy.

He ducked his head, but the smile curled up to his cheeks.

"If you don't mind," he said, quiet and prim.

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"I wouldn't," he said, reaching out to shove playfully at Liir's shoulder.

"In fact, I'm kind of looking forward to it now."

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At some point, John stopped by, intending to check in on his friend. "So, I hear you were a bunny," he said, leaning on the counter.

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"I was the cutest bunny that has ever existed," he replied. "And you never stopped in to see me, so you'll never know."

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John frowned, "I did see you! You were sleeping while snow giraffes were getting stabbed to death in my hair."

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"Snow giraffes? Do you expect me to buy that? Honestly John, couldn't you come up with something at least marginally believable?"

This from the guy who had spent a week and a half as a bunny.

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"Andrew, this is Fandom. Go listen to the podcasts of last week's radio if you don't believe me." He was hurt that his friend didn't trust him.

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Andrew noticed John's hurt expression and felt immediately guilty. "So you really did come to see me?" He moved in for a hug. He had figured John had just been too busy to come check up on him.

"I did sleep a lot."

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John hugged him back. He'd sort of gotten to expect that sort of thing from Andrew. "You were very cute. And I'm glad I'm not the only one afflicted with the bunny problem."

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"We are bunny brothers, you and I!" Andrew exclaimed.

"Hey, did you find that you had an unnatural craving for leafy greens when you turned back?" he asked.

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"I had the strongest urge to gnaw on carrots," he replied.