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I have to admit, there are some times I don't mind being in this City. Today was a wonderful day, and I'm thankful I got to enjoy it. I kinda hope it won't end at midnight, but if it does... then that's okay. I got one wonderful day out of it.

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Having fun?

Yeah, I am. I'm actually tired tonight and it's not from being dead. It's from living. I can't tell you how long I just went outside and kicked the ball around.... and the gardens are so beautiful right now...

I'm actually on the roof right now and it's just perfect for watching the stars. I don't need my jacket tonight...

You're going to have a cold tomorrow, you know.

Maybe so, but it'll be worth it.

If you think it is.

[He'll come up to join him in a few.]

I do.

[He'll find Ken sprawled on his back on top pf a blanket, arms under the back of his head as he peers up at the stars.]

[Mamoru settles beside him, leaning back on his arms and crossing his legs.]

Don't get me sick. [Lightly.]

I promise not to kiss you if I'm sick. That's the best I'm offering.

[His lips curl into a slight smile, but it's one of the rarer ones, saved for the people Ken was closest to.]

[Absently, Mamoru drops a hand down to run along his cheek.]

No sneezing or coughing either.

[Ken leans into the touch, the smile curling up a little more.]

I can try, but should you just assume I'll be getting sick?

[Glances down at him, his fingers curling against Ken's skin.]

Better to be prepared.

[He just chuckled softly and turned his head just enough to press warm lips to the palm of Mamoru's hand]

[Chuckles and settles down to wait out the evening.]

[Sure enough, as soon as midnight hits, Ken's skin starts to cool off again, but the only sign of his dismay is a soft sigh before he moves to sit up.]

Well, it was fun while it lasted.

We'll get it back.

[That's a promise. Mamoru stands, grabbing the blanket and folding it.]

Mmm.

[He smiled faintly at that, tucking his hands into his pockets as he moves towards the door leading back down into the building.]

[Mamrou raised his eyebrow, glancing up.]

What is it, Ken?

... I don't want you trading for it. The prices are too high. Besides, things aren't so bad here, as long as you're with me.

There are ways to lower the price.

He just shook his head and pulled Mamoru against his side as he headed back into the building.

"That's still too much bargaining."

Mamoru shrugged, settling against him.

"We're going to fix it."

He leaned down a little to bury his face in Mamoru's hair.

"... keep me warm tonight? Please?"

Mamoru nodded, sliding an arm around Ken's hips to draw him closer.

He let himself be pulled closer, even smiling down at the younger man, but the smile was a little hollow.

Mamoru wasn't fooled. He tugged Ken toward the bed, nodding. "Go lie down."

He did as he was told, more than happy to flop on the bed, watching Mamoru.

Mamoru curled in with him a moment later, tucking the blankets around them to keep warmth in.

"Do you want to go home?"

Ken curled up close to Mamoru, tucking his arms loosely around his waist.

"I can't stay here forever. I have to go back sooner or later."

"Why?" Mamoru rested his chin on Ken's shoulder. "You used to think the City was better."

He shrugged just enough to make Mamoru's head shift a little.

"I still like it here, other than the bad curses and being dead. I guess I just like it back there, too. The world isn't too bad a place when you're sane, I guess."

Mamoru nodded slightly, holding back any comment on whether the world was a bad place or not.

He sighed and hugged Mamoru a little closer.

"... I know I'll lose you if I ever go back and I really don't want that, even though I know I won't have a choice."

he did have a choice, but he wasn't going to say so. He nodded, curling in.

Even being dead, Ken felt content at that moment, Mamoru tucked in close against him.

"... you know I love you, right?"

"Yes." Mamoru pressed in, kissing his neck.

"Good."

He smiled a little, letting his head roll back a tiny bit.

Mamoru curled in, closing his eyes softly.

Ken let his eyes slide closed, one hand moving to stroke gently over Mamoru's back.

"Sleep." Mamoru pressed in, sighing.

"I will."

Oh... this was a curse then? Being alive?

I think so. After all, would the deities give it all back for free?

Not likely.

It's nice that some people still have that kind of outlook, Ken-san.

I try. It isn't easy, though.

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