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Varian squeezed his boyfriend’s hand as they walked up the hill. He had discovered years ago that it was one of the best places to watch the lanterns that got released on Rapunzel’s birthday. Now that she was reunited with her parents, they were a celebration of the princess’ return.
“Did we really have to come all the way up here? The palace roof would have had just as good a view,” Hugo grumbled.
“Yes, I know, but this is where I’ve been watching the lanterns my entire life. Now hurry up or we’ll miss it!” Varian walked ahead, tugging on his boyfriend’s hand. A smile crept onto his lips as he looked at the raven-haired boy in front of him.
They got to the top of the hill and Varian sat down, pulling Hugo with him. Hugo leaned back, using his hands as support, and Varian snuggled into his chest. Just then, the first lantern was released, and soon the sky was filled with hundreds of the golden lights.
It was breathtaking.
The light of the lanterns reflected off the ocean below them and illuminated everything.
“Was it worth the walk?”
“Definitely,” Hugo breathed. He looked down at his boyfriend and noted the way the lanterns made his eyes shine. He saw Varian’s eyes flick down to his lips, then back up to his eyes. Hugo cupped his cheek, and closed the distance between them. His free hand snaked around Varian’s waist as Varian wrapped his around his neck. Hugo pulled away first, wanting to look into those shining eyes again. Varian’s top teeth jutted out a tiny bit as he smiled, and his cheeks were red. He looked absolutely adorable in the golden light. Hugo could feel himself grinning, and couldn’t stop the next worst that slipped out of his mouth.
“I love you, Varian.” His blue eyes widened slightly.
“I love you too, Hugo.” As their lips met again, Hugo decided that maybe working with a team wasn’t so bad, as long as that them had Varian in it.