Hisoka Morow was strong, resilient, compelling, slightly pervy but all around charming. He knew exactly how to make some beg for their lives and others drop to their knees. He fought hard to keep his reputation one to be feared. Sure at times he was reckless and let his lust for killing over power what was supposed to be smooth kills but he always found a way to do whatever he wanted with grace.
And so, with all this elegance, why hell was he so nervous. Why was he parched for words. Why was he the one who felt some fear. Sitting at the damn finest restaurant, one he made sure to make reservations for, a month in advance, with the finest steak and wine. A lovely array of lighting, decor, and music tied the whole atmosphere together. Of course none of this was relevant to Hisoka. Why would it be? He had the love of his life sitting right across from him.
Illumi Zoldyck was the man he had so quickly grew fond of and spent months trying to get by his side. Now they've had 3 wonderful, devious, and overall loving years together. Hisoka finally worked up the courage (somehow he found him self at a scarce supply) to ask the question that would bring them even closer. Hisoka's wanted this for a long time although he knew Illumi needed his time, but he was worth a million years and Hisoka reminded him this constantly.
"I don't think I can do dessert." Illumi broke the pleasant silence.
"Hmmm, but you're always one for a sweet treat." Hisoka smirked and leaned into his hand.
"Oh please, I've never had that much of a sweet tooth, not even when I was younger." Illumi rolled his eyes while wiping his mouth with his napkin.
"Is that why you sneak down at night to steal cookies from the cupboard." Hisoka teased.
"I- don't know what you're talking about..." Illumi opted for a drink of his wine instead of putting up a defense.
The waiter came with the bill and Hisoka snatched it before Illumi could even glance at it. After finishing their last bites and paying, the pair headed out into the cool, clear night. This particular night seemed to be blessing them with little noise pollution making it an eerie romantic mood.
"Let's go get ice cream. There's a stand right around the block." Hisoka offered.
"Hmmm, I suppose." Illumi started walking.
Hisoka spared only the time it took to walk far enough from the restaurant to grab Illumi's hand and intertwine it with his. This was one of there first romantics gestures they'd ever shared together. As much as he'll deny it, Hisoka knew Illumi was quite fond of small touches like this.
The two walked hand in hand, leaning into each other as they shared jokes and basked in the others company. Soon enough they were almost to the ice cream stand. It stood alone right next to the sandy beach, almost in its own universe. The beach was across the street from the big city, which the two had shared dinner, and was often over looked as busy people of the city never seemed to have time for it. But on nights like this, the ocean almost demanded attention. The waves were now clearly heard as it crashed against the tan sand. The full moon complimented the blue waters in all its glory, giving the most picturesque scene.
Illumi ordered a small vanilla cone and Hisoka ordered strawberry.
"Our first date was here." Hisoka said as they sat at a near by picnic table.
"Is that so? I can hardly remember." Illumi started on his ice cream, sitting next to the red haired man.
"Yes, you had just finished a job and needed a pick-me-up." Hisoka continued.
"Oh right, and I said coffee and you said 'no I know this one place that's really good' and I agreed thinking maybe it'd be a bar but instead you take me to the fluffiest little stand."
"You loved it, you asked to come back two weeks later, which was our second date."
"What makes you think those were dates. The first time I needed caffeine from a long night of murdering people and the second I had craving for this place and forgot where it was. Which is why I even asked you." Illumi squinted at Hisoka.
"Still counts." Hisoka pouted.
"We'd barely even knew each other then, let alone talked."
"Fair, but even if you didn't know it then, I knew we were on a date and that in the months to come I would swoon you right into my arms." Hisoka smirked and leaned into Illumi.
"You creep." Illumi sighed licking his cone and getting ice cream on his nose.
Illumi noticed this but Hisoka was quick to kiss it off his nose. To which Illumi squinted at him again,
"Gross." He said, though almost immediately contradicting himself as he leaned in for a soft kiss.
Hisoka proceeded happily as he gladly took this kiss. He never missed an opportunity to feel those soft lips against his. He tasted the hint of vanilla on Illumi's lips and gave a small smile.
After finishing their ice cream, Illumi suggested they go walk on the beach, which went right along with Hisoka's proposal plan. The pair, took off their nice dress shoes leaving them on the concrete walk. They rolled up their dress pants to just below the knees and proceeded onto the comfortable sand.
Once again their hands found the same intertwined position. Illumi looked up into the sky as they walked closer to the waters. Hisoka took this moment to admire every aspect that made this man beautiful.
Illumi was tall and slender, yet had quite the muscular build all the way around. His pale skin now almost glowed in the moon light as it was so smooth, free of any blemishes and unwanted marks (minus the ones Hisoka left). Just to clash with his cream skin was his long black hair. It was something Hisoka admired often. Now, Illumi had sections from the front pulled back to crown his head as the rest flowed down his back. It was so simple yet looked a million dollars worth on that man. Hisoka trailed his stare back to Illumi's face. His long pointed nose stuck out so very delicately. The way it poked at Hisoka's cheek every time they kissed made the red haired man have to keep hard restraints on his giddy smile. Last and certainly Hisoka's favorite were his eyes. Illumi hated that his eyes were the embodiment of black abysses but Hisoka saw the world in them. Hisoka often found himself trapped in those gems, because he knew that's where Illumi hide all his emotions. And while they were indeed not the easiest to translate, Hisoka became a master at Illumi eye reading, to which Illumi found very annoying.
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"Stop it." Illumi had said after they'd just finished a vigorous 'exercise' late at night.
Hisoka rolled onto his side propping on his elbow, "What ever are you talking about love."
"Stop looking at me like that. It's creepy." Illumi laid on his back, head turned to Hisoka.
"You're happy," Hisoka move the black hair from Illumi's bare shoulder and kissed it, "so, so happy. Which is good you know." Hisoka mumbled making his way up to Illumi's neck, sucking just enough to tease him.
Illumi tried stifling the small moans that wanted to escape, but not as desperate as the smile that kept creeping up on him like an annoying pest, "You idiot, what gives you that idea?"
Hisoka paused right at Illumi's jaw, he pondered his words before looking up to him, "You're eyes."
Illumi's breath hitched.
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Illumi had made his way to the edge of the rippling water, leaving Hisoka just a few feet behind. Hisoka watched his hair rustle slightly in the gentle breezes that came and went.
"Coming?" Illumi asked.
"I'm not jumping at the idea of sand sticking to my feet all night." Hisoka replied.
"Suit yourself. It's beautiful out isn't it, when was the last time we had a night like this?" Illumi walked father in, just where the water hit the top of his ankles.
Hisoka nodded and looked up, "I can't recall, but it is enticing."
"Very."
Hisoka looked back down and met eyes with Illumi, who was staring at him. Illumi walked back forward, holding out his hand. Hisoka smiled.
They walked a little further across the shore line. Hisoka breathed in silently, and decided it was time. Now or never, he proceeded into the second phase of his proposal plan.
"Illumi, do you know what today is?"
"August 2nd." He replied, trying a poke at Hisoka's nerves.
"Oh is it? I was thinking our third year anniversary, but yours is good too." Hisoka scoffed sarcastically.
Illumi squeezed his hand, "Yes of course I know what day it is, that's why we had dinner after all, stupid question."
"Three years ago you wouldn't know the answer to that question."
"And you would?" Illumi raised an eyebrow.
"Yes of course, I knew from the very first day I met you."
"I didn't..."