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Very dangerous. [ Viktor's own heart jumps when Jayce cups his cheek like that and speaks those words. His eyes flickered with adoration as if Jayce had hung the stars. It's never really different from his usual glances when Jayce isn't looking, but now he's doing more in front of him than he used to.

Those feelings of longing and wanting, yearning and loving, are all reciprocated in a fashion that Viktor never thought possible or even considered. But then those words come out of Jayce's mouth, and his face heats up like a furnace.

He knows exactly what that means. ] Jayce. [ His voice wavers, quivers, as he looks away abruptly. This is no small thing to propose. And it was exactly that a proposal from a man he thought he could never in any life have.

His own hand rises to gently settle over Jayce's, and it's a little shaky but otherwise fine. ] You understand the implications of such a thing, and you are choosing me? Even though I am...not in perfect health?
Is that...alright? [ He gives him a worried look. ]

I would want nothing more than that. [ But is the burden too much, he wonders. ]

[ He breathes out, not really realizing he was holding it in until he hears Viktor's answer. He's glad the man understands his question without having to ask it again. He's steady where he stands and his voice is calm. He's confident in his words: ]

I understand what this means, Viktor. [ Sincere. Jayce is a terrible at hiding his true feelings, so if he didn't mean it — Viktor would know by now. ] I choose you. And I'd choose you every time no matter what tomorrow or beyond holds.

[ He's pretty sure it's a yes. They never really talked about wanting something like this, so Jayce wasn't certain what Viktor would say, but he had a good feeling it would be a yes. ]

Sorry that I don't have a...uh, ring or anything. Yet. [ He'll make them. ]

Even knowing that my disease progresses, you are still fine with this? With...me? You never fail to surprise me, Jayce.

[ Ah. He sounds so heartfelt and hopeful as he asks that question, like he doesn't think it's a good idea, and yet he wants so very much to have this with the time he does have left. But Jayce's answer does solidify things, puts them into perspective, too.

He leans into Jayce's hand with a soft huff before closing his eyes and leaning in to kiss him, gentle at first. ]

Hah. Are you acting on spur-of-the-moment decisions? I would never have guessed. [ That just makes Viktor even more smitten, honestly. He's also teasing as he places his hands on Jayce's chest. ]

I couldn't care less about rings right now anyway. [ He presses further against the other. ] I am afraid we might be a bit late to that party. Close the door.

I asked this knowing that.

[ It's more than the disease - it's how their lives would progress. It's the pain they would both endure that lead them down the path that Jayce is on now. Even knowing everything, he'd still pick Viktor every time. Something about how it's better to lose love than never have it.

He smiles, pressing his hand to Viktor's cheek as he leans into that kiss, melting for a moment while it happens. ]

It is a little spur-of-the-moment. [ But really, how long has he known Viktor? How long has he loved Viktor. It's not really a surprising place where things to end up on this path. He shifts, stepping away to go close the door to the room, clicking a lock just in case. ]

I think it's fashionable to be late to parties anyway.

[ Which there's certainly some amusement in his tone when he says it. Because neither of them really care if it's fashionable. ]

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