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It had been hours since Sebastian had began his tour, here and there, he'd stop for a smoke break, or even revisit a few sights. Never the less, Joseph was enjoying himself. He felt replenished. Seeing his new city, his new home.
The Detective enjoyed what sights he had seen with Sebastian, snapping a few pictures once in a while, or when he saw something he enjoyed. "Pictures, Jojo? " Sebastian questioned, cocking a brow at the male. Oda felt red handed, and smiled shyly as a dry chuckle surpassed his lips. "It's a better way to reserve memories, Seb." Joseph replied, tinkering with the throw away camera. Did he crank it and listen to the click.
Sebastian pondered Joseph's words, even pulled them into consideration. Before Joseph-had a chance to even speak, was he yanked aside, feeling an arm around his neck did he gasped and go wide eyed. "Seb!" he yelped, only to see a white flash, and go monetarily blind. Rubbing his eyes did he blink away the floating orbs, and turn to see Sebastian smiling wide at the him. "had to get a picture, ah.. Sorry Jojo." he rubbed the back of his neck before handing over the camera, slicking his hair back, did he feel his cheeks ablaze.
Joseph and Sebastian came direct eye contact, and for a split second, the two felt the air thicken. "We should..we should keep going. " Sebastian spoke, nodding to the trail as he began to walk.. Joseph paused as he looked down at the wind up camera within his gloved hands, he smiled. And looked up before charging after his partner. Joseph admired the side of Sebastians face, his rugged features stood out. And he continued to snap pictures.
The two came across a small booth with the words that read, "Take photos here!" Sebastian merely could make out the words, as he squinted he pulled Joseph toward booth. "Let's go!" Sebastian stepped in first, then Joseph followed behind.
"Try to at least be enthusiastic about this, Jojo" Sebastian spoke as he looked at the camera. The screen began to count down from five, the two smiled, the next round of pictures were of them showing there silly side. It was time for the last picture, there laughs were contagious. Laughing at each other stupid faces, then it began to die down. The time began to countdown.
Five
The two smiled nervously at each other, Sebastian began to lean in slowly once more.
Four.. Three
Josephs smiled turned flat, andhe began to shift his glare to Sebastians lips to his eyes. Joseph slowly leaned in.
Two
There lips met, Joseph lightly layed his leather gloved hand to the side of Sebastians cheek.
One..
Sebastians hand intertwined with the youngers black locks , their lips parted and both were breathing heavily. As the air was getting heavy, Sebastian pressed his forehead to his parnters. Looking at the screen it stated, "Your photos are directly under the payment slot" Joseph slightly bit his own lower lip and sighed.
"We have to go, there's-" He swallowed his words, "there's people waiting"
As Joseph shuffled out of the booth, he was weak to the knees. Sebastian picked up the picture, as he did he smiled, "Here, keep it" he handed the picture to Joseph. Joseph was still flustered, his heart was still racing. The glasses were sliding down his nose from the sweat produced from his body heat, he pushed them back up.
"C'mon there's something I want to show you" he gestured once more to the path ahead. Joseph walked in front of Sebastian.
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After a good few minutes of walking, they made it to a stand with lanterns, "I'll take three.." Sebastian handed the money to the cashier and he handed them three lanterns, "Lets go, I found us a perfect spot" The younger man followed the older into grass and there was a river near by.
Joseph, as usual, began to exam the place, seeing a boat, Sebastian hopped in and waited for Joseph to get in,"You getting in?" He held out his hand, and looked at him with a smile.
"A boat ride, Seb?" Joseph smiled, "and I'm capable of getting in a boat" He got in and held onto the lanterns tightly.
The time was 7:16, as As Joseph knew, he was ecstatic he went on this date with Sebastian, it was better then going to the movies. The boat began to move and it sway with the water, wind was nice and perfect. Hearing the water, calming, and romantic.
Joseph sat back enjoying the sunset, "what are we doing with these, Sebestian?" Joseph raised an eyebrow toward his partner, "Just wait... we are almost there" Sebastian grunted as he rowed the boat once more.
Five minutes passed, Sebastian began to slow down, the sunset was on the verge of hiding behind a group of willow trees, "Perfect-"
"What is this pla-" Sebastians finger pressed against Josephs mouth, he cocked an eyebrow to the other.
"Shhh, look" He looked off toward the sunset and pointed, Joseph pushed his hand away from his mouth. "Wow! This is the most amazing view I've ever seen..." Sebastian smiled and looked at Joseph adore the view.
"The good thing about this is, is that I'm here to see it with you..." Joseph smiled,
"Sebastian stop saying cheesy stuff like that, it doesn't fit you"
"I'm being serious, there is no one else I'd rather enjoy this view with" Sebastian slowly laid his hand atop of Josephs and intertwined his fingers with his own. Oda shot his glare to there hands and began to blush. The other detective smiled as Joseph accepted his touch, the sun began to lower. The Night began to sneak up past the sun, not so long after, darkness began to fill the sky.
Stars appeared on by one, "Its time" Sebastian pulled out his light and Joseph handed him a lantern.
"Do you know how to work this, Seb?"
"Yeah, you light the thingy with this and.. yeah" His words slowly toned down, Sebastian obviously didn't know how to work this.
"Here let me see, I'll light this one" Smiling a politely took it from his hands. Joseph light the inside and it began to float, as it floated he stared at it smiling, "Whoa, this is amazing" Looking at the atmosphere, he saw other lanterns floating free. "Now your turn" He hands Castellanos a lantern and the lighter, "light it here" he points directly at it. Sebastian did as he was told, and let it go. It slowly floated away, after seconds of watching his dissipate into the night sky.
Sebastian looked down at the one lantern "The last one.." and sighed.
"Here, you can light it" Joseph pushed it toward Sebastian.
"Hah, I was kinda... hoping the we can do... this one together?" Sebastian itched the back of his neck, "Y-Yeah" Joseph was speechless, What is this feeling my heart is racing, I want to feel his touch, his lips, his hands in my hair. Sebastian light the last lantern, and grabbed Josephs hand and held it, "Ready?" Sebastians face was illuminated by the lanterns light, Joseph smiled and nodded.
The two detectives raised their hands once more with the lantern, Joseph has never felt this way before, his heart felt like it was going to burst. After watching the lantern along with others go in many directions, there eyes met. Sebastian leaned in followed by Joseph too.
Sebastian lightly placed his hands on Josephs cheek. There lips met once more, Sebastian loved the idea of being with Joseph. He didn't want this moment to end, moments like this shouldn't be stopped, The lanterns floated freely away, there lips parted for air, "I love you, Seb" Sebastian couldn't help but pull him in for a more compassionate deep kiss, Joseph grabbed hold of Sebastians wrist, "I love you too" he felt flustered from just the kiss.
Lanterns began to float around them as they began to lower themselves.
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They arrived on the floor of there apartments, Sebastian hated goodbyes. He walked Oda to his apartment, "You know I can walk myself" Joseph inserted his key in the lock.
"Just wanted to make sure you came home safely, you know the kidnapping rates have gone up"
"You live 6 doors down from mine" Finally he unlocked the door and entered his apartment, "Well, any who, thanks for tonight. I had a really great time" Joseph laid his gloved hand on his shoulder and pecked a kiss on his cheek.
"Y-Yeah, anytime"
"Well, goodnight, Seb" saying as he turned the other way.
"Hey, glasses" He wrapped his arms around Josephs waist and pulled him in for one last kiss, this time it's lasted a while.
"Goodnight, glasses"
"Glasses? That's a new one" He adjusted his glasses. Sebastian slowly unraveled himself and step back slowly.
Joseph smiled, "Okay Sebastian goodnight" Joseph closed the door slowly and bit his lip as he locked the door, "Oh my god" the two voiced together as the made it back to there apartments.
Sebastian was satisfied with what happened, so was Joseph. There life's began a new chapter, the third times a charm...
The End!