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A Kiss, Many Tears, And Returning Home

Hot tears couldn’t stop flowing down Eiji’s face. Gently rolling across his dimples, which were formed by what was the biggest smile in the entire world. After all these years, Ankh was back. He was finally home with everyone. And with him.

The grip from Eiji’s hug was so strong. Holding Ankh close with what almost felt like desperation, as if to make sure the world wouldn’t take Ankh away from him again. To make sure they could continue to stand by each other’s side from here on out. That nothing could ever separate them again.

Slowly, Ankh wrapped his arms around Eiji in return. With some hesitation. Not from any source of malice, but because he just really didn’t know how to navigate hugs. Even after a decade Ankh was still not used to them. There was still a lot about humans he didn’t know how to go about with.

But even he admitted deep down, an embrace like this was comforting all the same. It was good to be back.

Eiji spoke up after minutes of near silence, for the sobs of joy, from disbelief of his dream finally coming true. “Ankh… Welcome home.” Choked up with a complete whirlwind of emotions. It felt so surreal to finally say those words out loud. They were words that during the lone hours of the night Eiji wondered to himself if he may never have the chance to say out loud.

But the moment he longed for, and that Ankh longed for— it was finally here: The tomorrow with both of them in it.

Looking up at Ankh, Eiji gently placed his hands on his cheeks. Careful to mind those blonde curls that Ankh liked to keep well maintained, and pulled Ankh straight into a kiss. Tears still rolled down his cheeks as Ankh enthusiastically returned it. Kissing him with a decades worth of fervor and excitement.

It was sweet, soft, but also desperate all the same. Still full of passion amidst what was a gentle execution. Ankh could have been rougher with his treatment, typically he was with his kisses. But he actively chose not to go that route this time. Instead deciding to go with the more gentle route for this one.

Because there was time for more heated kisses and moments between them later. Because now they had all the time in the world.

Thanks to this new body which also had the ability to feel the senses, he was able to go all in on taking in the softness of Eiji’s lips. Remembering how they were just as soft ten years ago. Enjoying the warmth of the palms on his cheeks. Being able to enjoy all of the sensations of a kiss.

Eiji began to laugh as he wiped at his tears. Then pressing his head against Ankh’s, slowly breathing in and out to try and calm himself after being so full of emotion. Ankh just stood still, having a smirk as he took in Eiji’s presence. Together they just rested like this for a few moments.

Then Ankh gripped Eiji’s face, an all too familiar gesture to him by this point. His talons softly poked into his cheeks. “You better give me today’s ice cream, by the way.”

Eiji couldn’t help but laugh again. Truly, Ankh was home.

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