#he already tried to make a house for pochi when he was only staying a short time

[tokyo-daaaamn-ji-gang]

Pov you married Baji

[sassypantsjaxon]

Festivals and Afterparties...

Kiku was already dressed when Ludwig arrived at his home. “Sorry I’m late,” he said as Kiku gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

“You’re fine,” Kiku assured him, “Would you like to come in for a minute? I could make some tea?”

“No, I’m fine. We can go as soon as you’re ready.”

“One minute,” Kiku assured him with a soft smile before going back upstairs. Ludwig took the time to greet Kiku’s dog, who was also waiting by the door. “Alright,” Kiku said as he returned, shrugging his haori over his shoulders. He held on to Ludwig’s arm to support himself as he slid his shoes on. “Pochi, be good, I’ll be home later.”

Ludwig couldn’t help but smile as Kiku bid his dog farewell and locked his door before they left. Kiku hadn’t quite let go of Ludwig yet, just sliding his hand down from his elbow to hold his hand instead. Ludwig smiled down at him as they walked towards the station.

Kiku was wearing a dark blue kimono with a light floral pattern on it. Next to his traditional clothes, Ludwig felt a little underdressed in his sweater and sport jacket. “You look nice.” he said.

“Thank you,” Kiku glanced up at him, “So do you. And thank you for agreeing to come with me.”

“Thank you for inviting me.”

Kiku smiled, both of them knowing they could go back and forth all night with just gratitude and compliments. “How was work today?”

“It was good. But one of my students has been giving me some trouble, so I’ll have to see who I can talk to about that.” Kiku nodded. “What about you? Did you do anything exciting today?”

“No,” Kiku let go of his hand when they boarded the train, “Just this.” They sat down next to each other as the train started moving again. “Have you been to one of these festivals before?”

Ludwig shook his head, “I went to a shrine at new years, though.”

“I’ll make sure you don’t get lost or carried away.” Kiku assured him with another soft smile.

…

“Do…” Kiku paused as someone passed them on the platform, “Would you like to come home with me?” He asked as they waited for their trains after leaving the festival.

Ludwig looked at his boyfriend. Kiku was avoiding looking at him, instead watching as his train pulled into the station. If he didn’t make his decision now, Kiku would get on the train, and Ludwig would return to his flat by himself. “Yes, I’d like that.”

Even though Kiku still wasn’t looking at him, Ludwig could see him smile as they got onto the train together. It was a bit more crowded this time, so they were forced to stand together as the train started moving. Kiku’s cheeks were flushed a soft pink as he glanced up at Ludwig, it was a sharp contrast to the dark silk he was wearing. He looked beautiful.

Ludwig leaned down to kiss him, but Kiku pulled away at the last second, “Stop that,” he whispered, “We’re in public.” But that didn’t stop him from carefully wrapping his fingers together with Ludwig’s.

They were the only ones to get off at Kiku’s stop, Ludwig even waited until the train had pulled away before stealing a kiss. “You could at least wait until we’re home,” Kiku laughed as Ludwig kissed him again.

“It’s a good thing you don’t live far from here,” Ludwig murmured against his skin, “I love you.”

“I love you too,” Kiku kissed him back, “Let’s go home…”

Neither of them let go of the other’s hand as Kiku led them to his house. Ludwig kissed his hand, distracting him as Kiku tried to use his other hand to unlock his door. Ludwig kissed his cheek and jaw and throat as he gently pushed Kiku’s haori off his shoulders and they left their shoes by the door.

“Come with me,” Kiku whispered as he led Ludwig upstairs to his bedroom. He leaned against the door to close it as Ludwig continued to kiss him. Kiku slowly ran his fingers through Ludwig’s hair, taking control of the kiss, deepening it and forcing Ludwig to slow down. 

Ludwig shrugged off his jacket as Kiku pulled on his tie to loosen it. His hands found Kiku’s waist and he hesitated as he looked down at Kiku’s traditional clothes. 

Kiku kissed his jaw, “Is there something wrong?” he asked, noticing Ludwig’s hesitance.

“I...don’t know how to remove this…”

Kiku looked down at his clothes, laughing a little, “Would you like me to do it?”

“I...would like...for you...to show me how…?”

Kiku looked up at him again, the pink flush returning to his cheeks, “...Alright…” He guided Ludwig’s hand to his back and the knot at the back of his obi, “Start by untying this…”

Ludwig leaned down to kiss him again as his fingers loosened the material, letting it fall to the floor. He bit Kiku’s lip, making him yelp in surprise and pull back. “Good,” Ludwig laughed, “Now what?”

“Um, there’s a fold here,” Kiku lifted some of the material around his waist, revealing another belt hidden there, “And then untie that,” Ludwig tucked his fingers under the koshi-himo, using it to pull Kiku that much closer before detangling the knot and dropping that too. Kiku looked up at him, close enough for them to breathe the same air. “And now that can come off.” Ludwig pushed his kimono open, off his shoulders, letting it join the rest of his clothes, leaving Kiku in his nagajuban. “You’re going to pick that up later.” Kiku threatened.

Ludwig leaned down like he was going to kiss him again, stopping when Kiku tilted his head back to meet him. “What next?” he murmured, his lips barely brushing against Kiku’s.

Kiku lifted Ludwig’s hands back to his waist and to a piece of elastic wrapped around him, “There’s a clip here,” Ludwig released the belt, “Just like last time.” Kiku pulled Ludwig down to kiss him again, sucking on his lower lip until he opened his mouth. 

Ludwig let himself get carried away for a minute, forgetting what he was supposed to be doing until Kiku pulled away and tugged on his collar to get his attention. Ludwig opened the nagajuban, kissing Kiku’s neck and collarbone as he dropped the garment. He was down to just a simple shirt and pants now. He groaned as Ludwig sucked on his collarbone, running his hands through his hair again before stepping away from the pile of his clothes and leading Ludwig towards his bed.

Ludwig broke away just long enough to lift his shirt off, before pushing Kiku down onto the bed, laying him down to pull his pants away, and then kissing him again, from his mouth to his neck, and then down his chest and stomach to-

“Wait-” Kiku gasped, laughing a little. He looked up at Ludwig, who was still almost completely dressed. “Now it’s my turn.”

…

“You still have to pick up my things,” Kiku reminded him after they were done.

“Now?” Ludwig groaned, perfectly content to stay tangled up with Kiku until they both fell asleep.

“Yes.” Kiku gave his boyfriend a look that said he was serious.

Ludwig stole a quick kiss before getting up, “Fine.” He picked his undershirt off the floor and jokingly tossed it at Kiku, “But you’re replacing that.”

“That’s fine.” Kiku sat up a little, perfectly content to admire Ludwig’s naked body as he bent down to pick up all their clothes.