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The keys in Fourth’s pocket jingle softly as he pulls them out and chooses the correct key to insert into the lock to his front door.
Fourth steps inside as soon as it’s unlocked, his suitcase rolling softly alongside him. He notices the lamp in the living room is on and smiles widely at the two small figures draped with blankets fast asleep on the couch.
He abandons his suitcase by the door, quietly taking off his shoes and backpack, leaving them with the rest of his things.
Shuffling through the living room first, Fourth makes sure to lift the blankets around the two small bodies so they are tucked in comfortably, placing gentle kisses on their foreheads.
He leaves the lamp on and begins making his way to the door that is just barely cracked open on the other end of the house.
The faint light from the living room casts a glow into the bedroom and Fourth lets out a content sigh at the sleeping figure curled up under the covers. He tiptoes toward the bathroom, grabbing a fresh t-shirt and boxers on the way.
Fourth quickly changes into the shirt and boxers, brushes his teeth and washes his face before walking back into the bedroom making sure not to disturb the sleeping man. He closes the bedroom door, drenching the room in darkness. He waits a moment for his eyes to adjust.
It has been almost two weeks without being able to sleep next to his lover and his body felt ready to crumble at the thought of holding him after so long. It’s not the longest Fourth’s job has ever pulled him away from home, but anything longer than just a few days always made him yearn to be back with the man he loves more than anything else in the world.
Fourth moves closer to the bed, his lover’s body facing towards the center of the bed. He watches as puffs of breath cause his lover’s plump lips to ripple slightly, a hand reaches out to Fourth’s side of the bed, fisting the sheets tightly. He’s about to climb into the bed when the man suddenly shifts in his sleep to face the opposite way and Fourth stifles a laugh.
He crawls onto the bed and under the covers, shifting until his arms wrap around his lover’s bare waist, pulling his body flush against the front of Fourth’s. Their legs tangle and Fourth presses a kiss to the nape of his neck.
He doesn’t startle awake, it’s almost as if his body even in sleep knew Fourth was around. His eyelashes flutter open slowly, his hands move to touch the arms now wrapped around his waist as he melts back into Fourth’s embrace. “You’re home.” Gemini whispers, head turning to look at Fourth.
“Yeah, baby. I’m home.” Fourth mutters, placing his lips against Gemini’s temple then dropping another kiss onto his bare shoulder. His hands move from Gemini’s waist to rub up his chest, trying to pull him even closer.
Gemini smiles, eyes beginning to close as he settles into Fourth’s touch before his eyes snap open and look over at the clock on the bedside table blinking at 3:30 a.m.
“I thought your flight wasn’t landing until later tonight?” Gemini asks, turning until he is fully facing Fourth, still wrapped in his embrace. The soft glow of the moon breaks through the window, casting a dazzling light across Gemini’s features. His dark eyes twinkle as they look up at Fourth.
Leaning closer, Fourth litters Gemini’s face with kisses, minty breath ghosting across his lips. “The board meeting yesterday wrapped up early so I was able to bump my flight up a few hours today. Missed you so much, May.” Fourth doesn’t wait for a response from Gemini. He shifts closer, finally pressing their lips together.
Gemini hums contentedly into the kiss, his hands move to rest on Fourth’s chest, gripping the fabric of his t-shirt, wanting him closer. He giggles quietly against Fourth’s lips when he pulls Gemini’s thigh up to drape over his hip.
“P’Si,” Gemini whines his name as they chase each other’s lips back and forth in a game of desire.
The kiss slows down into soft presses of their lips until Gemini pulls back minusculely, eyes closed and nudging his nose into Fourth’s with a happy sigh.
Fourth reaches his hand up, brushing the few strands of hair that cover Gemini’s forehead out of the way. He shifts to lay on his back, Gemini following with him to keep a leg across his hips, body halfway on top of Fourth’s chest.
“What are Toey and Ping doing here?” Fourth asks, his hand moving down to rub at Gemini’s thigh.
Gemini giggles, shaking his head before resting it on Fourth’s chest, listening to the steady thump of his heart. “Pahn dropped them off last night because they wanted to be here when you got home from your flight. They needed to see their uncle Fotfot the moment he walked through the door. They had plans to draw pictures and bake cupcakes for you too.” Gemini tilts his head up to look at Fourth, playfully rolling his eyes.
“Awww is uncle Gemi jealous that his niece and nephew have a favorite uncle that isn’t him?” Fourth smirks at the pout on Gemini’s face, fingers pinching his inner thigh teasingly.
Gently slapping his mischievous hand away, Gemini moves until his body is laying completely on top of Fourth’s, knees on either side of his hips and arms tucked on his sides. “Oh shut up, you should see who’s the favorite when you’re not around.” He replies.
Fourth doesn’t respond, just continues smirking to himself while letting Gemini sulk on his own.
“I missed you so much.” Gemini’s voice is muffled into Fourth’s chest as he buries his head into it, inhaling his scent and attempting to tighten his grip.
Fourth wraps his arms around Gemini before rolling them over and he is now between Gemini’s legs, laying down on top of him. After a moment he sits up, supporting his weight with hands on either side of Gemini’s head.
“You think we have enough time before the brats wake up?” Fourth asks, head gesturing toward their niece and nephew peacefully sleeping just on the other side of their house.
“P’Si, you’re insane to suggest…” Gemini looks up at Fourth’s raised eyebrow and slightly swollen bottom lip that he keeps rolling between his teeth, “Yes.” he finishes.
Taking the initiative from Gemini’s words, Fourth dives into his neck, peppering kisses all around it while Gemini thrashes and giggles, trying his best to muffle himself with one hand while playfully swinging the other at Fourth.
The two roll around the bed, kissing, tickling, pinching, and nipping until it switches to kissing, teasing, stripping, and moaning. The sheets rustle as Fourth drags them over their bodies, shielding them from the world beyond their bed and this moment.
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A few hours later, showered and laying on their freshly made bed, Gemini is wearing shorts and one of Fourth’s t-shirts. Fourth has no shirt on this time but opted to wear pajama pants. They’re lying on their right sides, Fourth spooning behind Gemini.
Fourth reaches with his left hand to lift Gemini’s left hand. The sun peeking through the curtains shines against the gold and silver bands on their ring fingers.
“I love you, my husband.” Fourth whispers, pressing a kiss into the nape of Gemini’s neck, nipping at a fresh mark just next to it.
“I will never get tired of hearing that. I love you, my husband.” Gemini replies, turning to face Fourth again.
Just as their lips are about to meet, they hear a noise outside the door before it bursts open.
Two balls of energy come tumbling in and jumping on the bed before tackling Fourth.
“UNCLE FOTFOT!!” they scream in unison, gripping tightly around his neck.
”Ting! Poey!” Fourth exclaims back and they both pull back giving him an unimpressed look. He holds back his laughter, attempting to remain serious as both children look over to Gemini.
”Uncle Gemi, is it too late to get a divorce? I think your husband is a bit broken.” Toey asks, moving to sit in Gemini’s lap once he sits up.
“Toey, you’re only ten. Should you know anything about divorce?” Fourth asks, sticking his tongue out at her while Ping, only five, moves to snuggle up to Fourth.
”Yeah. Mama threatens Mommy with it whenever she buys new shoes.” Toey looks proud of herself and both of her uncles hold back their laughter while silently agreeing that it sounds exactly like something Pahn would say to Prim.
”Okay, who wants pancakes for breakfast? I’ll race you! Last one in the kitchen gets eggs instead!” Gemini exclaims and both kids look at each other before quickly sprinting off the bed and out the door.
Gemini and Fourth wait behind a moment and turn to one another. Recognizing the look in his eyes, Fourth reaches up and tucks a strand of hair behind Gemini’s ear. “It’s almost our turn, baby. Just a few more weeks and our little girl will be home with us.”
”I’m so excited. I’m also so nervous. What if we’re horrible parents? What if we mess up? What if we can’t do this?” Gemini begins to ramble and Fourth takes his face in both hands, bringing him closer to press their lips together.
Gemini melts into the kiss, a soft whimper escaping that turns into a sigh as Fourth pulls back. “We will be in it together, Gem. We’re going to do our very best to give our little girl the best life we can. It’s normal to be scared and nervous, but we’re going to do just fine. I can’t wait to do life with you and our beautiful baby girl. I love you, Gemini.” Fourth seals his words with another kiss to Gemini’s lips.
Nodding his head, Gemini looks up at Fourth with a smile now. “I love you, Fourth.”
“Last one to the kitchen has to eat eggs!” Fourth screams while jumping from the bed and running towards the kitchen.
”I have a feeling I’m going to be raising two children very soon.” Gemini mutters to himself, shaking his head as he gets up to follow everyone to the kitchen.
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Later that night, Pahn’s voice rings through the phone’s speaker.
”Nattawat, why the hell is my son coming home saying your back was attacked by a cat?”