♘ We’re both pissed off

Its been a while since I posted here and I don’t think many of my followers either remember me nor Ethan or are even on tumblr anymore but someone obviously is and i’m just going to make this clear:

If you think that plagerising someone’s OC like my partner’s phoenix and just using the thesaurus to describe her, stealing her icons WHICH IS the SAME fc for that muse and overlayering it with texture and hues and calling it your oc makes you creative?

You’re not.

You’re just a copycat and someone who doesn’t even know how to FUCKING make their own characters when inspiration is ALL around.

Calling your OC a ‘vermillion bird’ AND using Seyren’s FC WHICH you fucking STOLE from my partner’s blog and layering it with textures and hues, then moving it a millimeter to the left or right AND saying she’s a ‘protector’ as opposed to Seyren’s Aqua Phoenix and Guardian reputation? Seyren has been around even BEFORE you were born. you have no idea what she means to her mun.

You’re a fucking disgrace, you piece of shit.

AND stalking us on our personal blogs (and even non related blogs we have made) where we privately RP is PATHETIC. Stop stalking us you creep! Get your own characters without plagerising hers!

As a paid artist, you disgust me.

Installed right click disable on all my blogs and blocked this person right out. This is why we just stopped RPing in public. I miss all the people we made friends with here but my god, the ones that just shamelessly copycat her things– I hope you rot. You have no idea the grief and misery you made her go through and i hope karma bites you in the ass.

But yes we’re both writing, still alive and more keen than ever to make our writing and drawing dreams a reality so i hope the rest of you find yourself in good health. Sorry for the sudden rant.

OOC: It’s been... what, almost a decade since i checked and man, it’s amazing to see she’s still going at it and i guess everyone she stole the character ideas and FCs from are off tumblr so she’s now living her full lie to the fullest. Good on you, man. I guess us going off tumblr has you now free to do whatever you want huh. Well. Nice to see tumblr never changes. Rotten as always.

❧ Matrimony

Every tear spilled was every tear she caught. How though he knew it was far too much of an embarrassment that he couldn’t hold back his tears during the ceremony, no doubt one that had his brothers smiling as they glanced to one another. It was no secrets amongst those who grew up with the Zhang brothers that despite the youngest’s reputation as a steely and cold young man, he is firstly known as the resident crybaby, one he earned as he was the child that hid behind his big brothers when he was younger. And though it was something reassuring to see him grow up stronger and more independent than how he started out, most can’t help but wonder if he’s lost that young boy from way back and no doubt their smiles signify their relief to see a glimpse of their youngest brother unchanged, or rather they daresay, the bride in his hands helped that little boy to come out again. 

The groom himself couldn’t help but chuckle softer at his flowing tears, especially when his bride softly had her fingers to wipe away the falling droplets. It had always been something she’s done, hasn’t she? Even far before she had hands to hold him with, far before they fell in love— and far before they both knew what the future had in store for them both, she had always been wiping his tears. It had been her who strengthen him when he needed it most and ever since she came into his life it was her that strengthen him even past beyond his previous strength and surely it wasn’t so surprising that his bride does it even till today, 2 years after they’ve met.

And at the cue of the priest standing before them and a nod of her own, she simply smiled through the tears that poured from her sunshine eyes, ones that reminded him of rain on a sunny day; a beautiful shower on a spring’s day. A sight that prompted him to lift his digits from her own, returning the favor as his usually callous fingers caress under her eyes, soaking her tears to his skin as his smile never left him and his heart just leaped in bounds of happiness. Leagues of joys welled up through him with every word he spoke. Like a reply t his every word she repeated in a similar fashion. How it was like a dream, painted in his vision. The literal dream come true came one step closer with every word she spoke.

How she vowed him the same if not more— her heart and soul, her love and her devotion. Things that he could only imagine to himself at one point in his life, believing he deserved nothing more than what he has been handed so to see this come to life; to hear her speak the word ‘husband’ after his name had his breath hitch in happiness and his finegrs align to her cheek softly, continuously grazing her under his eyes whilst she spoke. His chuckles escape every now and then as he nuzzled his face to her hand and his smile never lessen in sweetness.

It really was a different side of the informant. How it wasn’t the Hound of the Brethren that stood holding her at the end of that aisle. It wasn’t the feared member of the Brethren that was holding her cheek so softly— but for the first time it was him. It was just plainly Ethan Zhang that held her then. The Ethan Zhang that was hidden under the iron exterior, one he’d uncover only upon the presence of his loved ones so surely he’d flourish under the sight of the one he loves most of all.

“As I am yours… mon bel ange…” he whispered back, can’t help himself when she spoke her last line. “Always yours…” His tone gentle— steeped in affection as he pressed to her palm that was at his cheek and his brows furrowed for a moment before both his gaze and smile returned, facing hers. The tips of his fingers grazing at her temple, no doubt he can’t take his eyes off her radiance today; one that surely would rival any goddess of beauty, convincing him how his nickname for her surely is befitting. How could he not think so, especially when the emergence of the crystal like droplets came around them, marveling both the crowd and the groom. It was like suspended diamonds, floating about the whole space of the pier and even the eye-patched Zhang who guarded the end of the aisle couldn’t help smiling as he poked at one of the droplets and watched it float by. An occurence that surely the brothers and especially the youngest Zhang was familiar with. An occurrence he knew she’d do only when she was at her utmost joy and amongst the crystal droplets all he could do was chuckle at how it really fitted her.. her nickname, didn’t it?

His beautiful angel.

With the marvel of the sights around him a small whisper of marvel, the priest cleared his throat before turning to the ring bearers that stood on each side of the altair with a smile. “May we have the rings presented.” One that noted the second eldest that it was his turn to perform his duties; one that had the man who was usually the one to jest and joke around to wipe the slight tear that seeped from the corner his eye with a clear of his throat— and with a few steps he took the small velvet box out of his pocket and mustered a smile despite his eyes being a little red from his slight tears. A small approach as he came with the open palm-sized box,a hand settled to his brother’s shoulder with a smile as the youngest broke his gaze from his bride momentarily at the pull of attention to the other.

"You’re taking too long, it makes my eyes water, man." a friendly jest as his older brother handed the silver band that used to sit on their mother’s finger into his hand and using that to pull the groom momentarily into his arm in a huge and a quick flick of his knuckle to graze the beautiful bride’s cheek and a small ruffle of her locks. How his smile soften seeing his two baby siblings, finally getting what they wanted. "You’ll two be happy.. I know it." his smile softened gently as he lightly jabbed his fist to his brother’s shoulders. "Knock em dead, Eth."

a notion that had the youngest pause before grinning in that boyish smile he rarely ever wore, nodding as he turned to his bride once more and gently, bringing the small ring to fit perfectly onto her fourth finger, sliding it in tenderly to a perfect fit, as though it was a symbolization not just for their matrimony but how it had always been her that was meant to succeeded the Hous of the Blue Moon; a true lady of the Zhangs.

A sight that had everyone sigh happily and the second eldest can’t help but chuckle as another tear escaped him (that he did try to hide by rubbing his eyes to his shoulder in a sniffle). Certainly for he, himself, seeing his two youngest siblings achieving their dreams together meant a lot more than most know. After all, without the blue phoenix entering their lives, not only would they have lost their youngest brother, he’d have never been lucky enough to meet his wife. To have a chance to be healed, to love again and find his own sanctuary. So as much as he knew there was nothing more he can do to repay them but to be happy, he no doubt felt like this was teh least these two deserved. After not only overcoming their challenges to be together, but also spreading so much happiness to those around them, surely.. this is the least they deserve.

A nod of confirmation from the priest as he turned to the brides side and gestured with a smile for the silver queen to proceed, allowing the phoenix to do the same. Just minutes away from the end of this ceremony. Just seconds away to having these two be husband and wife. And no doubt once that was over, with a clearing of his throat and the anticipation hitched in the small crowd’s hearts, amongst the glittering crystals that floated around them, things accentuented to a climax; the highlight of any wedding ceremony.

“And thus by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife.” The priest closed his book at hand, smiling at the sight of the two young ones in love. No doubt there couldn’t have been two people more in love than the one that stood before him that day. His smile stretched as the elderly male gestured to the groom in a knowing fashion, understanding that it was the final seal of the ceremony.

“You may now kiss the bride.”

“With—…. utmost..” he whispered softly as both his hands came to her cheeks now, holding her features as he leaned in and his smile soften. His hazel eyes narrowed softly amidst the tears that started to dry and lips grazed her soft blossom hued ones. Feeling his heart hitch just as the first time he met her lips with his, the first time he told her what it meant and how from then on it held a special meaning for the two of them;

That the kiss on the lips meant ‘I love you more than anyone else.’.

“…pleasure..” he chuckled faintly as his head tilted and lips met to hers softly, claiming in full to what was a monumental gesture, that now he no longer would be kissing his lover.. his fiancee.. or just his Guardian.. he, at that very moment was kissing the love of his life, the one he’d be till he draw his last breath, through thick and thin.

Right then and there.. he finally could kiss his wife and he.. as her husband.

The small crowd whooped and cheered as a strong applause came from the small group and smiles were present all around. That after 2 years of their relationship becoming stronger, both the informant and the phoenix growing together, overcoming hurdles and sharing many, countless sweet moments together the chapter of their affections came to a new page. That as many had hoped for they finally came together and a promised notion till the end of their days, they’d have a pleasure to see.

The fruits of labor for true love and those who have fought to fight it.

A sight even his brothers were mostly in tears and proud smiles to see and even a hidden guest or two, one unseen by the eyes of the guests but not blinded to all. One where the third brother of the Zhangs couldn’t help but glance with his good eye, noting two obscure figures at eyeing the ceremony at the side of the lighthouse and at the sight of their joined hands he simply smiled to himself, knowing full well who was it that came from the lands beyond to see them come together.

The occasion momentous enough even for their parents to come and witness; the sight of the start of a new Leader of the Brethren and the newly appointed Lady of the Zhangs come together in matrimony; the sight of their youngest finding his happy ending.

❧ Matrimony

As the door creaked open and the melody that accompanied her very steps taken forward, her attention was nowhere else other than the very man who stood there at the end of the aisle. Her golden orbs widened where they fixated upon him, her most beloved donned in silver suit and attire that only brought out his perfection. Her heart almost stopped beating. Amber hues met with his hazel optics framed with his fine strands which were now raven in color as oppose to the usual copper locks that he used to have. The appearance that he told her once how it was his natural color of hair, if it didn’t speak so strongly of his sharp features and breath-taking charm.

How all she could think was just how much in love she was with this man.

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The way she nuzzled her head to his hand so softly like that no doubt brought back memories of when they first became lovers. How he honestly still feel that flutter in his chest, the overwhelming resound of happiness when he watch how unabashed she would come to his hand, ones that even he, himself held with such disdain over the things he has to do with them as he grew up. And she responds to his touch as though it is the most precious thing to her. To see something he disdain is something his most beloved yearns restores hope in his heart; a hope that translates to the love she has poured to him and in turn him--

vowing to pour it to her for the rest of his life.

❧ Matrimony

Having woken up early in the morning, or more like the little phoenix who was one of the main ‘attention’ for today’s ceremony and occasion was very much in a very nervous streak ever since she got up from the bed. After all, the aqua guardian actually spent the whole night not sleeping, but anticipating the event that would be taking place today. The most important day of any woman’s life, and how she knew that this very event would only happen once in her lifetime.

For she never planned on being tied to someone in such a way if it weren’t her beloved informant. The very man who taught her what love is, what it was like to love and be loved by someone.

Looking at herself in the mirror, even the little blue birdie couldn’t believe the reflection that appeared for her to take in. The lady who donned the pure white dress pulled out the potential of the dress with her glowing ivory skin and untainted form. The fabric of the wedding dress caressed against the smooth surface of her frame, fitting to perfection with the winged ornament that decorated the flowers tucked to her ocean blue hair, kept tidily as each strands descended flawlessly behind her back and creating a perfect contrast of color with the white gown.

( ❦ ) — “I… I can’t.. think.. My heart is pounding..” A small squeak of words left her lips as she turned to the older female, the silver haired lady who donned a gentle, loving smile on her lips and making sure the finishing touch was done to a tee. The ‘bride’ herself seemed to be getting more nervous as time ticked by, but the ‘older sister figure’ simply smoothed her soft hair with a pat.

( ♕ ) — “You’ll be fine, little one. Deep breath. Ethan is waiting for you, don’t you want to see him?” Surely the holy guardian was more than composed and delighted to be helping in this situation, where she carefully arranged the hair ornament a little to the left, leaning back to do a proper scan and her lips softened pleasantly. “You’re more than ready, Seyren.. After this, you’re going to be his wife. You two will be bound forever.”

( ❦ ) — His wife… That word resounded in her head as she gave a small nod, thinning her lips and receiving the offered bouquet from the ‘white queen’ and following her guide out from the room. Her heart was still racing and beating uncontrollably. Everything that happened still felt like a dream to her, until she stepped out to see a familiar figure dressed in black suit with that smile flashing towards her that she actually paused, her heart almost stopping.

“…Brother..”

( ✡ ) — “Hey you… Do you think I’m going to let you do this alone?” A playful tone, no doubt, but so full with warmth that the aqua phoenix actually felt her eyes watering a little as she made her way to him, her small arm wrapping themselves around the male’s form and burying her face to his chest as much as she could. A merry laugh rang from the brawler’s throat, as he allowed his fingers to run through his sister’s soft hair, being sure to not mess up her beautifully done make up and hairstyle, his lips kissing the top of her head.

“Mom and dad would be proud to see you now.. You’ve grown so much…” His voice echoed through as he kissed her temple another time, squeezing her fragile form a little in reassurance before leaning back, guiding her hand to wrap around his right arm instead. “…I’m glad you chose this one, Sey.. I know he’ll make you happy.. So take care of him too, alright?”

( ❦ ) — “…I love you.. Brother…” She knew.. Even though he didn’t say anything, she knew that he must be lonely ever since she left home to be here. Ever since she left his side to become her lover’s guardian and with his family. Maybe it was because she had been his guardian for more than a century, or maybe it was because they were related, that she could tell what he was trying to say. What he was trying to hide. He was lonely too…

But he wanted her to be happy…

( ✡ ) —“No crying, silly girl!” His larger hand came to align with her cheek, thumb carefully and treasuringly brushed underneath his sister’s eyes, tracing away the hint of tears that pooled within those amber hues that resembled his own eyes color. The color that told others how they were vampires, but now.. Things are different. These gems would be looking at someone else forever, and though he knew he would miss her more than words could say, he knew that young man would be able to make her happy.

He had seen it, after all. That smile on her lips when she spoke of him, when she was with him.

His arm secured hers around his elbow, where his hand placed over hers in pat and turning towards the door of the lighthouse, knowing on the other end of it, there were people waiting for this blue angel.

His blue angel will love and protect another man forever.

“Are you ready?”

A gentle, loving smile as he leaned in and his lips brushed the crown of her head, leaning back and squeezing her hand in assurance as the door slowly creaked open for them to walk down the aisle, and the music slowly rose in tempo and welcome. Her nervousness was now gone, replaced by the welling happiness of the awareness that she will be bound to the man she loves most for eternity.

There was nothing more she wanted.. than to be his and his forever.

( ❦ ) — “Yes… brother.”

His nerves grew extensively despite his usual calm composure. Honestly he’s been through far more heart thumping situations; a given with his line of work. Threats of death, dangerous people and out of bound ordeals-- surely one might think how the ever fearsome Hound of the Brethren would at least know how to hold himself better in light of the situation. Though honestly it was just the opposite. He was rubbing his hand, now devoid of the usual ring he wore on his left finger was being held in the small box the second eldest was holding where he stood right behind the nervous groom..

Nervous exhales passed his lips with every ticking hour that even the priest’s lips couldn’t help but quirk to a smile, knowing any nervous groom when he sees one.

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The array of guests weren’t large by sum but no doubt they were all people that were close to the Brethren; families and friends, clients that remained in kind relations-- even some of their friends from the otherworldly Kingdom of the Guardians attended, no doubt besides having strong comradery with the Zhang brothers, it was no doubt their direct bonds with the blue angel was also another reason to be here. Smiles were thrown all across the sunny atmosphere. No doubt to most this was a new side of the fearsome Ethan Zhang to see. The usually calm and composed young man couldn’t be anymore nervous. Surely everyone could see the amount of butterflies that were circling in his stomach.

Ethan I wouldn’t miss it for the world! 

A soft chuckle emitted from his lips at the sight of your smile, no doubt still not quite sinking in himself on this but he could feel butterflies in his stomach with every invite he sent out. “I’m happy you received it safely.” “We look forward to seeing you there, Nikita.”

  The guardian didn’t notice how she had become more apt with baking and handling things in the kitchen, of course. But for the duration of the time she came here, becoming a part of the Zhangs with her most beloved and being introduced to all the brothers, she had slowly grown accustomed to the things around the house and becoming more and more of herself here. That she was growing, bit by bit learning how to adapt with the atmosphere and to fit into this very home she so proudly called her family. And now with the other two guardians joining in, she had never felt safer than now, surrounded with people she loves and especially being here with the man who meant everything to her.

How from the very first moment she met him, even when she was in her phoenix form, she felt like protecting him and spanning almost two years after, nothing was more important than him. That he was her reason of living, her very source of happiness and to her.. He is love itself.

Which was why she strives to be better. She was doing her best in helping out not only him but his brothers for welcoming her into their family and most of all, she wanted to repay the love she received from them and from this very man she called her soul mate and fiance. That she wanted to make him proud, to do anything at all in her power to make him happy, for that curve of a smile on his lips could brighten her world so much like the sun. Even if it’s little things like her waiting for him to return from work, or waiting for him to finish paperwork at his desk, to making food and snacks to cheer him up after a stressful day. She wanted to do anything for him… As long as she could make him happy…

That she loves… loves him so much.

Her cheeks tinted a darker shade of red still from him pulling her closer by the waist, making her breathing hitched and her heart skipping yet another beat where her beautiful sunshine optics were unable to tear away from him, obediently and blushing all the way as he held her hand and slowly his mouth engulfed the piece of baked good she offered on the fork. Somehow, the slow movement and how close she was to be able to see him consuming the food just made her cheeks burn even more. For some reason it just had her heart race, face heating up nonstop if that pleasant, approving hum along with a long exhale didn’t do that already.

"A-Ah… It is? You.. like it..?" Her voice a little in a stutter, from nervousness and slight bashfulness she received from watching him eat. Her eyes followed him only to have her cheeks once again rose to a full red as his eyes came to view once more, that sweet cinnamon hues that she loves so much as he offered a mouthful of the sweet to her lips, one she could feel her heart pounding even more at him coaxing her so affectionately for her to take a bite. How could she ever say no to that?

He was just too charming… her heart was racing so much… How is someone so perfect like him had chosen her… she wouldn’t know.

Though obediently, she slowly accepted the offered bite willingly, mouth enclosing over the piece of muffin and allowing the taste to spread over her tongue, chewing quietly and— without warning, she leaned forward to give a loving peck to his lips, unable to hold back her overwhelming affection for him. Her cheeks were completely flushed but the smile on her face was undeniable. How happy she was to be with him.

"I love you.. Ethan.."

He was still savoring the taste of the confectionary in his mouth when she stuttered softly, inquiring a little more in regards to the taste, one that surely was obvious was very much to his approval but being someone meticulous, he knew she was very much keen on confirmations. She is a hard worker, his dearly beloved. He'd compliment her a thousand times over if that makes her efforts worth it for her. "Love it.." his smile widened as his cinnamon hues unveil behind long lashes, looking up at her adoringly and no doubt wondering if she knew how much he really does appreciate her doing this for him. How for someone like him, independence was something of a must, no doubt given his lifestyle and work. Growing up was a prerequisite they all had to fulfill in order to survive so if just a moment, that when he's here in his arms he gets pampered-- that he could forget, even a moment or two, that her smile and her words, her softest gesture and her touch can take that away, it would give him the strength of a thousand to face another day of tomorrow.

And he knew, with her, he is just blessed and simply far too lucky to have found her even at death's door. That she came to him, offering her love and guidance-- to truly teach him what is the true definition of love itself; how she embodies that very word in everything she does.

He watched her blush when he offered her a piece himself-- a gesture he knew he couldn't help but do, after all, is there a single man on Earth who can deny pampering and doting on their favorite lady if asked? Look at how her eyes sparkled, her cheeks flushed-- he was still holding back on that kiss, at least wanting to grant that to her after she had peace eating the some of her lovely creation. His softened hazel gaze affected his smile, one gently stretched on his lips as he watched her enjoy it, no doubt happy that he could dote on his beloved guardian one way or another. "Its good, right? You're really getting the hang of i--"

His sentence was cut short unexpectedly where his cinnamon irises widened and the soft tingling sound of his earring drifted through the air when her lips came to press to his softly, how that soft warmth pressed to his mouth was far more sweeter than any amounts of chocolate he could ever be given. 

His eyes blinked as he watched her pull back and those cheeks rose in color but ah, that smile. It was worth a thousand sunlights to be of equal radiance and his heart just beat faster if the words that poured from her mouth didn't do that already.

How with just three words and his name, she has his heart completely in rapture, enslaving his every thought and heart beat for the sake of her affection.

He didn't say a word back before  his hand came to her cheeks, aligning his fingers to touch, guiding her lips back to his as he tilted his head to a slight angle, accommodating for a deeper touch of lips. His mouth parted, engulfing her own softly, smudging to her softened lips in a tender exhale. The kiss was silent, soft-- timely more than anything. It reflected how much she had his heart so easily pace in beating. How she had him so easily in his clutches with everything that she does. How everything in him called out her name-- feeling that reminder of how truly lucky he is to be found by her-- to be loved and cherished..

To be chosen as her one and only, when surely with her pure heart.. she could've deserved so much more--

Thus 'so much more' is what he'd aspire to be for her.

His lips parted softly from hers, and coffee tinted hues met hers once more, smiling softly as he nuzzled his forehead up towards her. A chuckle as he bashfully smiled and voice soft, unlike anything around him has ever heard with the exception for the lovely lady he calls his fiancee. "...I love you too.. Sey.." his fingers aligned to her cheek better and lips pecked her lips softer, whispering in a smile at how she surely beat him to it-- that kiss.

"...I love you.. more than anything in this world... my dear.. dear Sey.."

"My darling guardian.." 

  She was trying to do something for him, after all, knowing that he had been working so hard all day and since it was paperwork and everything, it wasn’t something she could help or assist him with. Notably, she wanted to help him with those too but she also knew the limit of herself and that was one subject she couldn’t lend a hand despite how much she wanted to help. After all, she didn’t want to slow him down which was why she resorted to help out in the bookstores all day long, rearranging and cleaning up the shelves along with sorting out the books and helping other brothers too. Other than that, she just wanted to help ease his stress and tension of all day work even for a little.

And nothing would be better than chocolate and some baked goods, right? Chocolate makes people happy!

That was why her golden hues immediately sparkled with her fiance agreeing gently with a chuckle that her offer sounded appealing to him,not to mention that kiss he laid upon her knuckles which resulted in her face shooting to a bright red and her heart quickening more and more. Even though it had been almost two years of them being together, the aqua phoenix still wasn’t used to such thing and it still made her heart race everytime. A squeeze to his hand when their fingers intertwined, filling the gaps in the most perfect way possible.

"Mm!" An obedient, if not enthusiastic nod offered back to her most beloved as he invited her to join him with the snack she made too, where she locked arms with him as they both made their ways into the kitchen. Reluctantly releasing his arm, she regained her excitement as she toddled over to the oven and grabbing the oven mitts then taking out the tray from the oven, allowing her hazel haired fiance to take a seat where she settled two muffins on a plate, moving them to tray where sat two cups that she proceeded to pour some hot cocoa into them, turning back just slightly with that sweet smile on her lips.

"Mm-hmm! Michael taught me lots of things. He said this one is one of the classic must-have for snacks and baking." The little birdie could still recall how serious the second brother was when he was telling her about this particular dish, chuckling softly as she rid off the mitts and carrying the tray to the kitchen table, settling it down and almost on cue, picking a bite out of the muffin with a fork and offered it to his lips, certainly not shying away in doting on her soul mate after his long day of work. Quite a childish act but she couldn’t help wanting to pamper him.

"Here, Ethan~ Ahn..~"

She is a thorough joy to watch and to be honest, almost two years into their relationship and he still can't take his eyes off her no matter what she does. It was a mesmerizing thought though-- how since day one that she came to him in her phoenix form and the discovery of her human physicality, her desires and her wish to protect, her ability to heal him from his past pains; in his mind, as childish as it was, he equated her to everything magical.

How to her, this smiling, bright girl was everything good and pure to him. She is everything magical in his eyes.

He simply chuckled as he watched her taking out the whole tray, bringing about a waft of sweetened scent that had him inhale in a wider smile-- a smell he has started to equate to home. A gentle scent of sugar and chocolate, the sound of her sweet voice-- it all made his heart just rose and well in utter happiness. She was prompt, swiftly taking two from the tray and settling it on a separate plate while mugs of hot cocoa was filled, a perfect combination on a cold, rainy night like this.

"Classic must-haves huh.." he chuckled a little when she quoted his brother, one who was mostly responsible of teaching her all the baking techniques thanks to his side hobby of baking in moments of stress. Who'd have thought the man was an ex-casanova when he's in the kitchen earlier today, teaching his little sister figure how to whip up a mean batch of chocolate chip muffins. 

But ah-- how the sight of her sparkling eyes and that smile lighting up had his heart beating, especially how she was so eager to feed him and with a swift chunk torn off the muffin, she offered the piece to his lips-- all in a doting sound where, honest to God, might seem like the most embarrassing thing for couples to do but he didn't mind even if he had to do this in front of others-- the notion that someone dotes on him enough  to pamper him like this makes his heart soar and especially when it came to this little phoenix he calls his own.

Nothing made him happier than having her with him, the only one he needs even if the whole world casted him aside. If not, to be honest he had to literally distract himself from just pulling her lower to a kiss-- wanting to imprint the sweetness of that smile to his own lips even more than the muffin she offered to him.

His arms wrapped around her waist as his eyes lifted its glance to gaze into her sparkling hues. Her form pinned to his as she towered over him thanks to her standing stance and with a softened smile his large hand gently took hers that held the fork. Long lashes blink, coming to a close as his mouth parted and eloquently took in the piece offered-- how his hand clasped hers, still not letting go as he clamped his mouth over the melting sweetness and pulled the form form his lips. His smile widened at the texture that touched his tongue-- how the taste of the chocolate was just right, the softness of the bakery and the warmth had him take in a deep breath and exhale-- a satisfied customer if any for this one. "Mm.... good." though his words were sparing, no doubt his face spoke otherwise but ah, of course, he wanted her to taste what he did where his eyes reopened, meeting hers in a wider smile and his hand that held hers gently pried the fork from her lips, digging into the same muffing for another mouthful but instead of bringing it to his lips, he offered it to hers, where he returned the favor, wanting his beloved fiancee to be pampered for her efforts of preparing this for him. A reward he hoped would suffice for all her hard work today.

"Come Sey. Ahh." 

  Ah— As always, that rare ring of laughter that even with the aqua phoenix, she didn’t get to hear him really laugh like that wholeheartedly often but if one would argue, she’s probably the only one who gets to witness them most given how he had always had a smile in her presence, just like how she always had a blissful expression on her face when she’s with him. Her smaller frame came around him as he caught her willingly and timely, her heart skipping a huge beat at the sound of his laughter and his lips stretching into a charming smile of his. How she loves the sounds of his laugh… like a wonderful spring breeze.

Eyes instinctively closed where she could feel that playful whisper to her own lips and her mouth was captured in a sweet, melting kiss that had her form completely melted into his embrace. Her heart was racing, drumming against her chest and spark of delight ran from her head to toe, making her knees almost weak from the loving and tender kiss and her fingers clutched slightly to his shirt, feeling her breath much warmer as his lips severed and their eyes met once more. His hazel optics that had her heat surrendered to him so close to her amber ones.

"Baking~" She chimed happily, hopping a little on the spot where she tugged at his hand and gesturing to the kitchen where she just came out from, seemingly leaving something in the oven and just waiting for it to be ready, if the scent of sweetness wasn’t slowly emitting from there already. "I made some chocolate chips muffins in the oven! And prepared some hot cocoa… Ethan was.. working all day.. I thought maybe you’d be hungry..?" Her expression sparkled with excitement, like a child waiting for compliment after having done something good.

"Oh?" a small sound of mild acknowledgement to her answer when his question came, though notably the informant was rather taken with her hand, one he pried from his shirt to be brought to his lips-- kissing her soft knuckles and skin with a smile. The sound of her mild enthusiasm was enough to have a weary man's soul lift as he lent his ears to her mild explanation, one that was backed up by the scent of melting sugar in the air, not owing to the one akin to the presence of this sweetest lady he had held in his arms-- a refusal to let go now that he has her after a whole day of work. 

"That sounds good--" he chuckled as his cinnamon hues came into view, lips stretching to transform his usual cold demeanor into one of a gentle presence; the image of a man in love indeed. and no doubt the sight of her sparkling in excitement had him chuckle a little more before his arm around her waist loosened and the hand that held hers gave the back of her palm one last parting kiss before letting it fall by his side-- filling in the spaces between her fingers with his own; a constant symphony they both wove with their digits together. 

"Always am if its your cooking. Have some with me?" No doubt an arrangement he wouldn't have any other way with to be honest. He was a fan of food, he admitted but especially when it came to his fiancee's baking, he was more than willing to devour and honored to taste. One would argue its his bias affection that influenced his taste buds but he couldn't care less.

They haven't tasted this little lady's chocolate chip muffin. Even someone who hated desserts would be craving for it at mention after the first bite.

They moved to the kitchen where he followed the aroma of the sweetened air, making him smile wider as he settled himself on the kitchen table, pulling out his chair and seating himself there. "It smells great-- did Michael teach you this one too?" A smile as he watched her dutifully took out the confectionary, no doubt it wasn't difficult to see how excited she is in having him to feast on her hard work and one he was more than happy to do. 

Nothing beats having someone pamper you after a hard day's work.

  She could feel his warmth, the way his hands placed over her eyes and she wanted nothing more than to just feel him even closer, how despite them being together everyday, she still yearned for him for every seconds they parted where with his reassurance of a reward, she slowly pried his hands from her eyes and turning around, a bright smile beamed over from her lips, radiating her features in the most radiant way possible. Her voice, uttering the two syllables she found was like a magic word to her. Arms coming around him in a glomp.

"Ethan~~!"

A ring of laughter, so rare for the youngest Zhang left his lips in echo of the quaint bookstore. How his lips stretched to a smile akin to a spring's breeze but one that melt through his wintery surface when his favorite lady calls for it. A smile only she has been able to earn from him. How his arms accepted her weight that came around his form, the catch of her feathery disposition as he found his lips grazing to hers and his name fell from her voice, sung in her vocal extraordinaire that had his heart bathe in happiness. All from a mundane, simple word like his name.

"Cor-rrect.." he whispered in a smile as his laughter dimmed, morphed into how his lips molded to hers; a sweet, sweet press of lips in the name of affection bestowed to the purest girl he's met. How his lashes fluttered shut and all that was heard was his heartbeat, ringing in his ears and the sound of their lips meeting and parting, repeating in a dance intoxicating-- and warmth that reached the edge of his toes. His hand softly caressing her back and the other trailing to her perfect cheeks, ocean strands decorated his fingers like river veins on a barren landscape-- a beauty to behold.

Softly, his lips came to a gentle halt and eyes reflecting the color of copper came to view, gazing into her sunshine hues with a smile, one that had his lips grazing hers as his fingers curled, caressing her porcelain skin tenderly. "...What were you up to?" his voice a whisper despite the mundane question, no doubt reflecting how it was merely her voice he wanted to hear. That the fondness of this little blue bird was all that filled his mind at that moment.