like sunshine in the morning [with ofthecubs]

[theunpressuredclub]

When they both stay up as late as they did the night before, Rachel's usually the one that's the first to wake up. She's used to less sleep, most days, and in any event she likes having a few moments to just revel in the quiet of the morning.

It's easy to get breakfast going, once she's had a cup of tea to start the day of well. It's easy to let herself hum absently as she puts the pan on the stove.

Easier still to smile as she hears the approaching footsteps and feels her boyfriend's nose nuzzle in between her shoulder blades. One hand moves from holding the pan steady to rest over one of his once his arms wrap around her waist.

"Mornin'."

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[ofthecubs]

It's absolutely perfect, just like this. It's everything he's ever wanted or needed in the world to have.

"Hey." It's a quiet murmur against her temple, almost unconscious. "'m gonna marry you, some day."

[theunpressuredclub]

Her smile is soft against his skin.

"I know," she says warmly, "And we're gonna be so happy."

[ofthecubs]

"We are." It's easy to repeat when he can feel the curve of her smile against his skin. "Just like this. 'cept with a big ol' ring for you."

[theunpressuredclub]

A quiet giggle, then, her lips never drifting far from where they touch his skin.

"Exactly what I need."

Except not, because everything she needed, she already had.

[ofthecubs]

"Perfect."

As is being allowed to squirm around slightly and press her lips with his. There's nothing more perfect in the world.

"I'm serious, you know?"

[theunpressuredclub]

"Know y'are," she answers, humming contentedly against the kiss, "I am, too."

[ofthecubs]

"And then pancakes every day."

For the rest of their lives. It's absolutely a part of the master plan.

She's his master plan.

[theunpressuredclub]

"And scrambled eggs," she concurs.

Because isn't everything better if they work together?

[ofthecubs]

There's a bright laugh for that. There's another sweet, contented kiss pressed to her lips.

"Absolutely. Just-- absolutely."