You promise you won't forget us?

Jas gave a soft chuckle "cheesecake is delicious, dear. Especially with the strawberry swirl throughout with the crunch of the graham cracker." His mouth watered at the thought of the ice cream flavor. He tilted his head curiously, setting aside his bowl of ice cream in favor of holding Connor close. "That would be very nice. We'll have to find a place to go then." He looked up in surprise when Connor mentioned not being a hero anymore. He thought about for a few moments before nodding and smiling softly "what would you do instead?" He asked, leaning heavily into Connor's hands, loudly purring as his hair was being petted. "Hm, yeah I'm ready." He murmured, pressing a kiss to Connor's wrists.

Suni flushed at Damion's comment. He had never really been with anyone even remotely interested in being with him. On the off chance he found some who was, they often ended up betraying him or leaving out of disinterest. Certainly never somome who wanted to cuddle and spend time with him for no other reason but to be by his side. "i'd like that." He replied softly, letting himself bask in the idea, even just for a moment. He breathed in the lingering scent of the jacket, finding that it smelled sweet, like vanilla. Suni flicked his gaze up, nearly tripping over himself. He took another look up at Damion when he regained his balance but found him looking away and asking something else. Suni smiled so himself before nodding. "Yeah, I'd really like that. Do you have any suggestions for first time btrak makers?"

"a cafe huh. I can definitely see you as a cute barista." Jas murmured with a grin, eyes closed as he nuzzled into Connor's hand, still lightly purring. He blinked a few times and looked up at Connor. "You want me to move with you?" He breathed, lightly resting his hand on Connor's arm. Of course jas had thought of millions of scenarios where Connor and him were living together but, up until now, he znever really thought it a possibility. Just Connor, him, and a happy life together, the first of what he hoped to be many, many more together. "I really would love that, my heart." He murmured, gentoy brushing his hand along Connor's cheek. "Don't apologies, I could listen to you talk for hours." He reassured, whining softly when Connot moved away but reluctantly standing and helping putting away the cake. "As much as I want to stay up with you all night, i doubt I'd stay awake tomorrow if we didn't sleep now. But of course we can cuddle until then."

Suni hid a laugh behind his hand. "Then I remember to definately put in the yeast." He gave a sympathetic look and gently patted Damion's shoulder. "Even if the bread isn't so good, I won't spit it out." He promised, glancing up at the building they had stopped in front of mouth dropping open. "You live here? This is beautiful." He managed to give a nod in thanks as he cautiously entered. "I don't mind. I like talking about her. She's not dead or anything in case you were worried." He replied, gazing around the apartment. "She's just away for now. She's a nine-tailed kitsune. The highest rank of kitsune our kind has. They're rare, so are treated as respected guardians. When a kitsune gains their nine-tails, they ascend to the heavens to guard over us for a few decades. Mom visits every few years to check up on us kids and dad but she eventually has to go back to the heavens."

(Btw, this bit on kitsune lore is completely made up for the sake of the story. The actual lore on kitsune is completely different and really interesting if you ever want to look it up!)

(thanks!)
Jas smirked "you could never irritate me, sweetheart. And you're most likely right, I'd go solely for you. And maybe a ostry and coffee on occasion." He paused and turned away from the fridge, looking at Connor in slight confusion. "But of course I'm serious, love. Why would I joke about something like that when it's been the one thing I've wanted all these lives? A chance to be with you and be happy." He lightly cupped Connor's cheek and pressed a kiss to his brow, his other hand resting at his waist. "We'll take thing slow in this life. If you really want me to, I'll move in with you. We can both start looking for jobs to consider in our next if you want." He said, brushing aside Connor's hair and smiling encouragingly. "We can even look for places to live if you so please, But no matter what we do, there is no question that I want whatever we do to be together from now on. After all, I've been quite persistent all these lives, don't want all that effort to go to waste, do we?"

"So you'll be expecting some questions in the morning when you neighbors see little old me coming out of your apartment, huh?" He teased, trailing after Damion into the elevator. "That must be amazing, having a full view of the sun right from your window." He mused nodding his head in agreement. "Yeah, eventually. I'm four tailed kitsune. It'll take me a bit to get to nine and even then, I'll still have accept my position as a kitsune guardian. I don't think I'm ready to do that yet, especially with everything I still want or do here." He smiled softly, fidgeting with the sleeve of Damion's jacket.

"honestly neither would I, sweetheart." He scoffed softoy as he followed Connor, "are you kidding me? I've been waiting lives for you to ask me to live with you. If anything, you moved to slow. But I am a patient kitty." Jas settled beside Connor, burying himself beneath the covers. Despite to pleasant heat coming from the outside, Jas still felt chilly both from the seaside breeze and from the ice cream. He tilted his head slightly, "darling you have to stop putting such beautiful fantasies in my head." He grinned and stretched his arms out. "Of course I don't mind. What would you prefer, me or a cat?"

"I definitely don't mind cozy. Believe me it beats out a cramped house with your sister and brother." He laughed and looked around, entranced by the lights. It made what would have been a typical apartment feel inviting and familiar. "Who said I'd stay until morning, hm?" He snickered as he stepped deeper into the apartment. "As much as I'd like to stay for as long as you'll have me, this is our first date." He reminded softly, standing in the middle of the room.

"would it be too much if ibwere moving in with you? I don't think there's enough room in my apartment for the both of us." He said, hugging Connor close and pressing a kiss to his hair. "Hm, nothing more than wishful thinking heart. Wishful thinking that I hope will come true one day." He grinned and gave a dismissive shrug. He tugged the blankets over both their forms and curled up around Connor. "What would you say to coming back here in the future? Maybe not here exactly but some place like this. A nice beach, good food, a nice suite?" He asked aoftlu, trailing his fingers through Connor's hair.

Suni nodded shyly as he was tugged into the kitchen, a soft whine escaping him. "Waiting for you, slow poke." He retorted with a grin, watching Damion for a few heart beats too long before realizing he was supposed to be setting up the area. He tugged the hod on farther to hide his flush before washing his hands as well and finding bowls, measuring cups, and the stand-mixer.

Jas nodded, slightly lost in though, “Yeah, me too. Maybe even as…” he trailed off as he watched Connor nod off to sleep, an adoring smile resting of his features. He pressed a soft kiss to Connor’s brow, laughing softly as he was squeezed into Connor’s embrace. “Good night, beautiful creature.” He murmured, moving his hands so one rested on Connor’s back and the other in his hair. He tangled their legs together, wanting Connor as close to him as possible before the inevitable Tim came for Connor to leave for his mission the next day. “get some well deserved rest, my hero.” He pressed his nose into Connor’s hair, breathing him and finally letting his exhaustion pull him into peaceful sleep.

Suni watched in anticipation as Damion unwrapped the bread dough and started to knead it. He scrunched up his nose, catching the yeasty scent of the dough. “Theres more going into this?” Suni asked, having assumed they’d start ff with something more simple. “Not that affect the bake?” He asked curiously, bouncing on his heals in excitement. He bit his lip but tentatively took up Damion’s spot. He poked the dough before lifting the now squishy blob of dough and promptly letting it drop back onto the counter, trying his best to get a feel for the dough before attempting to knead it. “Cooking and bread making are very different. Usually I have the stand mixer do all the work, then I just portion to little bread rolls. I’ve never done anything this big.” He admitted, stepping back to pull off the borrowed jacket, not wanting to cover it in flour or sticky dough. He rolled up his sleeves and started to knead the dough, ears back against his head in concentration as he tried to copy the movements he had seem Damion do. “How’s this?"

Jas nodded, slightly lost in though, “Yeah, me too. Maybe even as…” he trailed off as he watched Connor nod off to sleep, an adoring smile resting of his features. He pressed a soft kiss to Connor’s brow, laughing softly as he was squeezed into Connor’s embrace. “Good night, beautiful creature.” He murmured, moving his hands so one rested on Connor’s back and the other in his hair. He tangled their legs together, wanting Connor as close to him as possible before the inevitable Tim came for Connor to leave for his mission the next day. “get some well deserved rest, my hero.” He pressed his nose into Connor’s hair, breathing him and finally letting his exhaustion pull him into peaceful sleep.

Suni watched in anticipation as Damion unwrapped the bread dough and started to knead it. He scrunched up his nose, catching the yeasty scent of the dough. “Theres more going into this?” Suni asked, having assumed they’d start ff with something more simple. “Not that affect the bake?” He asked curiously, bouncing on his heals in excitement. He bit his lip but tentatively took up Damion’s spot. He poked the dough before lifting the now squishy blob of dough and promptly letting it drop back onto the counter, trying his best to get a feel for the dough before attempting to knead it. “Cooking and bread making are very different. Usually I have the stand mixer do all the work, then I just portion to little bread rolls. I’ve never done anything this big.” He admitted, stepping back to pull off the borrowed jacket, not wanting to cover it in flour or sticky dough. He rolled up his sleeves and started to knead the dough, ears back against his head in concentration as he tried to copy the movements he had seem Damion do. “How’s this?"

Jas gave a soft mewling whine as he reluctantly blinked awake, breathing heavily as he took in his surroundings, as he took in Connor by his side. "Why were you hoping I was asleep, love?" He mumbled, yawning and lazily wrapping his around Connor's waist. "You weren't by any chance watching while I slept, were you?" He purred tiredly, still trying to shake the morning drowsiness that clung to his body. "Can't have you thinking I'm cute and innocent." He pressed a soft kiss to Connor's brow, burying both of them in the heavy blankets. "I love you too, sweetheart." He whispered, winking and nuzzling Connor's cheek. "How'd you sleep?" He asked, brushing his Thumb along Connor's cheek.

"I feel like your offending all breadmakers at this point but you're the expert here." He chuckled softly, still struggling with the dough. He immediately went rigid when Damion's arms came around him to help knead the bread dough. He didn't dare turn to look at Damion, scared that he'd see Suni's blush and be too close. He whined softly as he was booped, covering his nose with his hands. He glared playful and wiped off the flour from his nose, but not before Throwing a pinch of flour at Damion, covering his hair in the white powder. ""Careful, kitsune are known to get their revenge in humans who tease them." Suni warned with a smirk, ears flicking in amusement

Jas gasped dramatically "I'm the sly one? When you're the one speaking so very sweetly in my ear knowing full well that I'm far too sleepy to respond correctly?" He shook his head in disbelief and sighed. "Any kisses with you are the best." He reached up and brushed a gentle kiss to Connor's lips. He chuckled softly and cradled Vonnor close to his chest, gentpy prying his hands away from his face. "Only that you love me, love waking up to me and glad that you're glad you're not in a coma." He replied softly, an adoring smile on his face and pressed kisses to Connor's face. "Was there anything else you said?" He asked, purring softly as he held Connor, completely content with staying with staying here with the one he loved so much.

Suni yelled out in surprise, trying to wriggle out of Damion's grasp. He growled and glared up at Damion, "oh poor angel," he cooed, breaking out into a coy smile and he lightly grasped Damion's wrists, pulling his arms away from his face even as he leaned in close. "You underestimate our ways." Suni tightened his grip on Damion's arms and shoved him back against the counter, pinning him against the table and his own body. Suni's face was mere inches away, his lips just barely hovering over Damion's. "Now look what we've gotten ourselves into, what were you saying before? You were the king if revenge?" He teased, barely whispering. "Now, I'm going to wash off all this flour while you decide what else to put into the bread." He flicked his gaze to the dough resting on the other end of the counter. "And then we're going to enjoy the rest of our lovely date." He smiled sweetly before slowly taking a step back and looking around to try and find the backroom

"I don't believe you~" jas sang and he combed through Connor's hair with his fingers. He chuckled lightly, adjusting his hold on Connor as he moved about. He leaned in the hand at his cheek, eyes fluttering shut as pressed a kiss to his wrist. "I could too, dear." He murmured, purring at the physical touch. "A gift, maybe not but I'm definitely gratefully I get to wake up your lovely self every morning." He murmured, peppering Connir in kisses. "I wouldn't mind some breakfast in bed. Unless you want take food down to the beach and enjoy the view. I wouldn't mind either way."

Suni nodded his thanks and headed off towards the bathroom, but not before glancing over his shoulder and chuckling lightly. In all honestly, he felt bad for Damion. He hadn't meant to spring it on him so suddenly but he had been provoked. He knew it wasn't wise to jump at every insult and taunt, especially in his line of work but he thought it just good fun, especially with the grin that Damion had been giving him. What other choice did a kitsune had than to defend his title. He snickered softly and shook his head as he closed the bathroom door behind him. He quite liked Damion, more than he had been ready to admit to himself. Quickly shucking off his now flour covered clothes, he turned on the shower, waited for the water to reach the temperature he liked and shifted into his fox form. He tried his best to shake off the majority of the flour but it clung to his fur. He huffed a sigh and hopped into the shower anyways, trying his best to wash out the flour instead.

Has couldn't help but melt into Connor's affection. Despite what was looming ahead, Jas regretted saying those things last night. No matter what could happen, Jas knew he'd want to be no where else other than with Connor, as much as he was allowed. "Very well, breakfast in bed it is." He murmured, purring loudly as he tilted his head. "You know I'd take staying in bed with you over anything." He chuckled lightly and caught Connor's lips, kissing him slowly and sweetly, not caring much for breakfast since he had Connor. "Order anything you like, sweetheart. As long as you don't leave my arms."

Suni had managed to tangle himself up in the towels as he attempted to dry himself off by the time Damion had knocked on the door. He whined softly to let Damion know he could come in as he continued to dry himself, fur sticking up in clumps of fluff, his four tails fluffy and frizzy with static. Being a fire kitsune, Suni had an aversion to remaining wet for long periods of time. He was with showers and short baths but he much rather to stay dry and warm, much like his element. He huffed an annoyed sigh and shook of the towel, deciding to shake himself off doggy style instead of opting for the more polite way. It was Damion's fault anyways if his bathroom was covered with water and fun, he had gotten Suni into the mess to begin with

Jas tried his best to quet his purring to a lower volume as Connor spoke on the phone but couldn't help but find Connor more attractive when he spoke another language. He had always though knowing another language was beautiful, whether that be Spanish, Italian, or even Japanese like suni, seeing someone else speak it had always impressed Jas. He opened his eyes when he felt Connor settle back down against him and shook his head. "They're definately not the same." He argued, brow creasing worry as he caught a peak of Connor's back. His brows furrowed slightly as he sat up up and gently lifted the collar of Connor's to look at his upper back, seeing the white scarring starting at Connor's back. His eyes widened in slight horror, mouth going dry but tongue heavy with questions. Who did this to you? What happened? When did this happen? Why didn't you tell me? Instead he took a measured breath and focused on Connor's face, searching for any sign of discomfort. "Does it bother you?" He asked softly, taking care not to move the shirt around so much that it snagged on the skin, leaving the other question hanging in the air. If Connor was in any pain at all, jas didn't want to do anything until he knew Connor was alright

Suni was very glad fox' couldn't blush else he'd most likely be with his mother in the heavens right now due to death by embarrassment. Not that he was embarrassed now but he was thankful to his guardian spirits that he was able to hide it better in this form. He tried his best to sit still as Damion dried him off, having not yet gotten used to being touched at all by other people that weren't his immediate family. He could receive pets from Sasha and Jas, maybe even Conan all day but he'd never been shown affection from someone he actually liked. He whined softly, as he watched the bath fill with water but reluctantly got in, seeing the water level not deep enough to be of harm. He hopped back into the tub, snickering softly when he got some water on Damion. He figured after all the trouble he had gone through, it was only right that he got Damion back somehow. Despite his constant need to exact some revenge, Suni managed to stay relatively still throughout the process, even leaning into Damion's hand in appreciation.

Jas purred weakly as he tried his best to focus on his concern for Connor more that the attention he was receiving. “Darling, it wouldn’t have been indecent of you or uncomfortable for me if you had told me why. Besides, why would I mind?” He nodded slight and lightly lifted Connor’s shirt, finding the spot and gently rubbing circles on Connor’s skin, hoping to relieve some of the discomfort. He flinched at the mention of Connor dying, pressing his face into his shoulder. It wasn’t so much the thought of Connor dying as much as it was the image the scar conjured up In Jas’ mind that made him sad. He couldn’t recall a time here he saw Connor die so horrifically. He wasn’t entirely sure he ever wanted to but the thought that he wasn’t there beside him didn’t sit well with Jas. He hugged Connor close, reminding himself that there could still be a possibility of that exact thing happening tonight. He’d be in the hotel while Connor was potentially risking his life for some mission. He sighed softly, brought out of his thoughts by Connor’s kisses. He purred a bit loudly and tilted his head. “You’re more than welcome to stay as long as you want.” He replied, pressing his lips to Connor’s jawline.

Suni barked softly, tail swishing lazily in the bath water. The water made him feel sleepy due to his element’s natural aversion to the opposite element, but Suni honestly didn’t mind. He liked the calm feeling he got when around Damion. He gladly gave into the lapping motion of wanter and to Damion’s gentle caresses, only blinking his eyes open when the water was drained and he was doused in a gentle sprinkling of water. He went to the far corner of the bath to avoid getting both Damion and the rest of the Bathroom wet when he shook himself from the water. He propped his pas up on the bath edge and gently tugged at the towel, hating the sound of the blowdryer. He hopped out of the tub and sat onto of the towel on the ground, flicking the remaining water from his paws, ears, and tails

Jas' breath wavered, Connor's kisses not offering any help to his racing heartbeat. His hand ghosted over Connor's skin, tracing the dips and curve of his spine. "I love you, there should be no question about that." He managed to say, whining softly when Connor kissed his ear. "Darling angel," he mumbled, fingers twining into his hair. "You dare tease me, sweetheart? Knowing full well you're just as sensitive." He cooed, eyeing Connor with a smirk. "I doubt i'll be able to sleep tonight while you're gone but I'll hold you to that, dear. I'll wait for you to come home to me." He gently cupped Connor's cheek and gladly kissed back, tasting the salt sweet of Florida on Connor's lips. He sighed softly when Connor broke away, glaring at the door. "Breakfast I hope." He sat up completely and ran a hand through his dishevelled hair.

Suni gladly lifted his head, reveling in Damion's attention now that he wasn't as tired from the water. Suni trilled softly, leaning his head heavily into Damion's hand. His ears flicked up when Damion spoke about likeing him so much, whining softly in response and licking Damion's hand, nibbling affectionately before stepping forwards and nuzzling against his chest. He barked happily before biting the towel and tugging it free from Damion's hands. While he really did like Damion and trusted him enough to show his kitsune self, his tails were something he didn't really allow many to handle since they were the source of his power. If suni were in the wrong situation and someone caught a kitsune, he'd be owned essential by his captor and his abilities owned by them. While he hoped Damion wouldn't be that kind of person, the fear of that ever happening still gripped at his nerves. He nudged Damion's shoulder apologetically before nodding his head towards the door.

(basically a normal fox with four tails.)
Jas chuckled as he watched Connor answer the door then return. "You could kill with that gaze you just gave the poor hotel staff just now, dear." He tugged Connor closer, not wanting to waste a single he got to be with him today. They're completely different," he argued, taking a small plate provided and filling it with waffles and fruit. "They're made different, they use different machines, they taste different. Honestly the only thing that's different is the general shape and thatvtueure both breakfast items." Jas bit into a crispy waffle, humming in delight before following up with a strawberry dipped in cream.

Suni preoccupied himself by drying off his tails the best he could, giving himself one last good shake before standing and nudging the towels in a neat pile by Damion's side. He padded out to wait in the hall, taking in the apartment with new senses. He tilted head as he followed Damion back to the kitchen.he liked the idea of hot chocolate, something warm and sweet to end the night off. He eyed Damion with suspicious amusement before finding his sweatshirt and shoving his head inside. He shifted and pulled on the rest of the sweater. "Teach me, please." He said, resting his chin on Damion's shoulder, missing his closeness. He poked at the bread rolls. "Do these proof or will they be baked now?"

Jas gave a slight shrug as he dipped his Waffle's corner into the sugary syrup. "I'm not sure, dear. I assume it's very similar with some differences." He popped a blueberry into his mouth. "Either way, I think they're different breakfast items but both equally as good. How are the pancakes?" He asked, offering Connor a waffle for one of his pancakes. "Where are we going first after we decide to get out this extremely comfy bed?"

Suni watched carefully as Damion rolled the dough into perfect little buns and set them aside. He made a note of where the cooking spray was, not wanting to go through the trouble of unsticking the buns after all the hard work he'd go throughjustto make them. He nudged his head against Damion's before going next to him and cutting off a small portion of bread similar to the size of the buns already made. He bunched his lips in concentration as he copied Damion's technique and slowly rolled the dough into a neat ball. "How's this?"