#{ fdshjkfdshkj and i just know my Morty is going to be planting some of those seeds and inviting yours over xD }

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@countlessrealities sent; The perk of having so many people in the house was that no one noticed if you sneaked off for a little while. And, since they weren't allowed to hide away without their Moms coming to force them back, Morty jumped on the first moment when everybody was looking elsewhere to grab his counterpart by the hand and pull him out of the living room and up the stairs.

Going that far wasn't strictly necessary, but he wanted to make sure that no one would walk on them. Not because they would be doing something they shouldn't, but considering what had happened during their Halloween date...He wanted to have the privacy. He wasn't expecting more of it to happen that day, but...just in case.

"Uh, he-hey, I...I just wanted to give you...y-you know. Your present," he spoke up once they were in the corridor, hidden away from whoever might have stepped in the hall. "I-I know how much you like plants, s-so I did some researches an-and I got these for you during my trips w-with Rick. An-And I might have sneaked on the Citadel to buy a few more."

The package he handed over was small, but neatly wrapped. He wasn't usually the best at wrapping presents, but he had put in an extra effort for this one. The paper he had picked was yellow with a snowflake pattern and it came with a dark blue ribbon. Inside there was a box, carefully partitioned in little cells, each other them holding seeds of different forms and colours. On the back there was a table holding the names of the flower that would grow from each seed, all not native of Earth.

"I-I made sure that they can be grow here an-and there's a, uh, little chip with instructions. S-So you can see what each plant needs an-and when to water them and...all that."

His cheeks flushed pink as he bowed his head a little, peering at his counterpart. "I-I hope you like it."

[[ My Morty for your Morty || He's still thinking about that kiss X3 So shy, look at him xD Looking forward to New Year's >:) ]]

Being whisked away from everyone was both nerve wrecking and a relieve, Morty could feel his palms start to sweat as he made his way up the stairs, being pulled along by his counterpart. His heart beat fast. Just being alone, especially with how things happened during Halloween, it sent all of his nerves into to spark.

For a moment, he couldn't help to just gaze into those hazel eyes in front of him. He could feel himself freeze on the spot. So mesmerized. It reminded him of that date. How they were so close and closer and closer. Until...

When the gift was handed over, he snapped out of his thoughts. He smiled as he took it, taking in the prettily decorated paper. He didn't want to ruin how neat it looked or destroy the paper.

Carefully, he began to search for the edges of the tape. His fingernails scratching up to lift it off the paper. Slowly he would peel it away until each piece of tape was undone -- with some minor damage, but that's it. Unfolding the paper and letting it fall to the floor, it revealed the box.

Soft brown eyes bounced between the divided sections of the seeds. The gift was so thoughtful and he knew exactly where to plant them (and perhaps he could use this as an excuse to invite his counterpart over a lot more.)

"Th-This is -- I --," He felt his throat constrict, unable to say any words. Too nervous, too stunned to say anything.

Instead, he lifted his head. His heart raced a lot faster as he took a few steps closer. Eyes widened when he realized what his own mind and body decided on doing.

Before he could second guess himself, or even stop himself, he reached his hand out to cup the other's cheek. His eyes closed as lips were pressed against the ones before him. In a lingering, short kiss. If it were up to him, he would've allowed it for a lot longer. Yet, he wasn't sure. Everything was still confusing and he didn't know if this would even be reciprocated.

When he pulled away from the kiss, he blinked his eyes open. Pink hues appearing on his cheeks. "We, uh, w-we should go back downstairs," He let out a small laugh, trying to ease the tension. "Uh, th-thanks for this, I-I like it a lot."