With her head rested against his shoulder, the dragoons head leaned against the top of her hair. Breathing lightly, holding her close, he was trying to relax, trying to just slip into the moment they were having as he listened to the woman speak.
“I’m so proud of you.” Tsuneo uttered in a soft tone with a light smile pulling at the corners of his lips. Hearing the pride that she spoke with, he could tell just how much she loved what she was doing, and he was so proud of her for working on things that made her happy. “And Denzel too. I’m so sorry that I put such a dent in your lives, but I am just so happy that you two are still moving on, growing and healthy.” His large hand rubbed at her back gently, rubbing circles up and down. “I hope he can forgive me.”
Her last words though caused him to raise his head, foggy eyes opening as he ‘looked’ down at her with a look of confusion. “Disappoint me? That could never happen. You are my life, my eyes, and my beautiful, beautiful love.” His other hand moved, calloused fingers moving to run over her cheek before cupping it slightly. “I am just sorry that it took me so long to return. I thought of you every day. The boys too.” Leaning forward, he captured her lips once more before then slowly kissing his way up to her forehead.
“He’ll be upset for a little while. You three are one of the few male figures in his life growing up. When all of you suddenly left us behind it tore him up immensely.” She explains in a soft sweet voice a hand reaching up to play with his hair. It had gotten so much longer since he had been away. “It will take him some time but I’m sure he’ll greet you with that big smile on his face like he used to.”
“You say that now but don’t come crying to me once I’ve turned old and flabby.” She quips before plump lips press against his in return of the kiss, her heart melting as she feels his warmth once again. By the Gods she had missed him so much. “Goodness that beard...” A fluffy of giggles leave her lips as the blue locks tickle her soft skin as he peppers her in his loving kisses. “You look quite handsome with it.” There is a slight tease in her voice as she plays with his full beard. It was even long enough to braid.
“I hope you plan to keep it for a while.”