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[xDarkWinterx]

"Micha knew they both had a bad habit of smoking. However he wasn't as bad at it as Samuel was. He smoked but not on a consist basis. Micha smoked maybe a few cigarettes a day when he was smoking regularly however when it got bad he could smoke a pack or two a day. It was surprising he didn't have any health problems yet but he tried not to jinx himself. He couldn't deny either that he noticed the scent of cigarette smoke as it clung in the air of Samuel's office but he made no mention of it because he was used to it. Micha knew Samuel was probably just having a rough week or rather day with the way it smelled. As Samuel answered his question in return, he listened finding that Samuel had an easier weekend. He didn't mind working with his new assistant after all she had given him a portfolio to look over but he preferred to see her work himself.. Micha shifted as he grabbed his pack of cigarettes from the table and pulled out a cigarette. He leaned back to dig aroun in his pocket for his lighter as he slipped the cigarette between his lips. Micha cupped the end as he lit it. He inhaled letting the burning feeling spread through him before pulling the cigarette from his lips and letting the smoke billow out. Micha sighed a little, "So when are you leaving for your trip?" He asked curiously knowing he couldn't help himself and ignore it. "

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

Sɑɱυεƪ ᴊᴏᵴҥʋᴀ Ɖɑᴠіʂ
“Relationships are ropes. Love is a noose."

Samuel remained quiet, not questioning how and when the male would be needing to get with his assistant. Since Micha hadn't said anything, he figured that he was in no rush to get home tomorrow. The two sat silently and he stared down at the table as Micha lit a cigarette for himself. When he heard him speak, he glanced up towards Micha. Samuel had wondered when or if Micha would question him about his upcoming business trip. Apparently his curiosity had finally caught up with him. Exhaling smoke billowed around him. "Technically I'm not needed until July 11th, but since it will be during the summer and just to be safe, I'll probably leave a few days early in case of any flight delays or cancellations." he replied. Samuel had long learned that when it came to his business trips, leaving earlier was always a good idea if he he wasn't met with such untimely circumstances.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

"Micha couldn’t help his curiosity. He knew he should have asked about it earlier but it wasn’t as big of a shock. Micha slipped his cigarette back between his lips as he leaned back a little. He watched as Samuel pulled his cigarette from his lips to speak. Micha listened as Samuel spoke. He knew Samuel wasn’t going to be gone long supposedly though it was merely guessing. Micha nodded simply as Samuel spoke not sure what to say really about it. He knew Samuel had to leave after all it was for business. Micha pulled his cigarette from his lips and blew out the smoke off to the side as he turned his head. He grabbed his drink taking a sip from it. Micha sighed a little as he leaned back after setting his drink down. He wasn’t really sure what to talk about anymore. They were always bad at conversation. Micha shifted as he moved to get out of his seat. He walked the short distance from his seat to Samuel’s and sat down beside him. Micha disliked the short distance spread between them. He couldn’t help but want to close the distance and just sit beside Samuel even if they didn’t talk to one another. "

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

Sɑɱυεƪ ᴊᴏᵴҥʋᴀ Ɖɑᴠіʂ
“Relationships are ropes. Love is a noose."

As he explained himself it didn't take long for silence to take over. Odd really. Samuel had thought that Micha would bombard him with questions like where exactly he was staying, who he would be meeting with, was work all he had planned for while he was in France, etc. He found it even more odd for the male to be so quiet given that he had said that France was his favorite country. But given his silence, he took that as possibly a sign of just being as tired as Samuel felt. He continued to lean back in his seat, smoking away and allowing the burning toxin fill his lungs only to release it slowly and let it filter around him. When he heard movement, he glanced up to see Micha come around the table, smiling as he plopped down beside him. Samuel didn't mind the closeness and gladly accepted the quiet comfort. Sitting up a bit, Samuel wrapped his arm around the males shoulders and affectionately pressed a kiss to his cheek. He remained quiet for several minutes alternating between smoking and taking sips of his drink.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

"There were no questions needed really from him. He wasn’t the type to question Samuel for his trip after all he saw no reason to be jealous or suspicious if Samuel was going on a trip for another reason. Even if Samuel was going there for another reason, he saw no reason to object after all it wasn’t like Samuel belonged to him. He may get mad at the idea if Samuel was going for another reason but he trusted him enough not to ask. Micha shifted as he stubbed his cigarette out in the ashtray as he sat down beside Samuel. He felt movement as Samuel slipped his arm around him and kissed his cheek. Micha smiled at the feeling as he relaxed beside Samuel. He slipped his hand down over Samuel’s thigh as he leaned back against the seat. Micha glanced toward Samuel, ”So France of all places?” He spoke softly finding it amusing in a way. It was true that France was one of his favorite places. If he were ever to leave the United States, it would probably be the first place he’d run to. He would never return home after all home was no longer his home."

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

Sɑɱυεƪ ᴊᴏᵴҥʋᴀ Ɖɑᴠіʂ
“Relationships are ropes. Love is a noose."

Both relaxing in the others company, Samuel watched as Micha smiled when he kissed him. Soon finishing off his own cigarette after Micha did, he stubbed out what was left of it in the ashtray. He glanced down as Micha's hand slipped over his thigh, moving his free hand to cover his and grasping lightly at his fingers. Samuel smiled just as amused as Micha was. "Unfortunately." he replied, leaning his head on the males' shoulder. "My business partner is in the liquor business. It's where I get a lot of the clubs more expensive items. And every few months we meet to discuss how sales are going, which ones customers liked, others that are failing, any we might try for promotional purposes. All that fun stuff." As he'd previously stated it was business. Nothing but business. He wouldn't mind it being for vacation, but he didn't do the whole tourist thing so he was unsure what he would even do. Perhaps if Micha were there to make things more exciting for him, he wouldn't mind playing tourist. "Want me to bring you back a souvenir?" he asked randomly.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

"As he sat there, Micha felt Samuel’s hand slide over his own and grasp at his fingers. He was relaxed beside Samuel after a week of work and not being able to see him. Micha knew it probably sounded odd but he couldn’t help but miss Samuel when he was gone. He listened as Samuel spoke about his trip and why he had to go. Micha knew it was for business which was a thing he hated. He was glad he didn’t have things to worry about like Samuel did. Micha knew Samuel had more work than he ever did in a week. He smiled laughing softly at Samuel’s words, ”Mmm…Well I dread being on the opposite end of that table when it comes to business talk with you.” Micha spoke teasing Samuel lightly. He really didn’t know what Samuel was like when it came to his business side though he still dreaded it. Micha smiled as Samuel spoke about a souvenir. ”Sure. As long as it’s not some cheesy t-shirt.” He spoke shaking his head a little. Micha hated how tourist always thought those t-shirt something someone wanted. Micha couldn’t imagine why one would think so. "

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

Sɑɱυεƪ ᴊᴏᵴҥʋᴀ Ɖɑᴠіʂ
“Relationships are ropes. Love is a noose."

In all honesty, work wasn't as hard as he made it out to be. Sure it was time consuming and filled with stress, but Samuel couldn't picture himself doing anything else. This kind of work was something he'd been not only taught, but expected to do for as long as he could remember. Compared to what other members of his family put up with on a daily basis, it was nothing. For them they had food chains, clubs, casino, real estate, and more. So far all Samuel had accumulated were two high class clubs, a few local boutiques, and his penthouse. It was certainly nothing to brag about. Hearing the male speak, he smirked. It was true his demeanor did change somewhat. When he worked, he was serious, strict, and always on top of things. With Micha though, he was much more laid back, playful, and charming. He couldn't help be more relaxed around the male. It helped knowing Micha wanted nothing more than just Samuel. Too many people tried to get stocks, money, business boost, and more from him. Knowing Micha wanted nothing to do with that was refreshing and it helped bring him out of his shell little by little. Moving on to talk of souvenirs, Samuel laughed quietly at the males words. "Oh darn, now you've gone and ruined the surprise." he replied jokingly. "Guess I'll just have to go with the lame postcard and a beret." He smiled down at the male as he teased him. Samuel wouldn't get him something as cheap as a t-shirt, post cards, or even the beret. He'd simply have to wait for him to come back to know what sort of gift he'd get him.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

"Micha knew Samuel had been raised in a different life than his own which he didn’t mind. He preferred however the side of Samuel that he saw. Micha knew Samuel could be harsher especially when it came to his work life. It was probably one of the main reasons he denied offers from Samuel in the beginning. He knew there would be different boundaries between them if he had accepted them. Micha was glad that things were like they were between them. He enjoyed the side of Samuel that allowed him to relax instead of being uptight. Micha also knew it was because he had no need for what Samuel could offer him. He simply liked Samuel for who he was not what he was which was money and wealth. Micha didn’t see that when he was with Samuel. As he spoke about souvenirs, Micha heard Samuel laugh which caused him to smile. He laughed softly as Samuel spoke. Micha didn’t care really what Samuel got him it wasn’t the item, it was simply the thought that counted. He smiled as Samuel teased him not minding his words. ”Hmm. Whatever you choose. I’m sure I’ll like it.” Micha spoke softly before leaning over and kissing Samuel’s cheek lightly before pulling away as he relaxed beside him. "

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

Sɑɱυεƪ ᴊᴏᵴҥʋᴀ Ɖɑᴠіʂ
“Relationships are ropes. Love is a noose."

Samuel was glad he was able to relax so easily around Micha. He still didn't know what it was about him, but it was a lot easier to be himself around Micha than anyone else. He guessed it was because of how much he liked him. His warmth, comfort, and his unpredictable nature, these were just a few of the things he enjoyed. Smiling as the male spoke and kissed his cheek, he nodded in response, deciding to swallow any jokes he had left. He didn't want to push his luck and ruin their comfortable mood. Relaxing beside the male, they sat quietly and comfortably for several minutes. It wasn't until he noticed their waitress coming with their food did he sit up and peal away from his comfortable nook. Taking his plate as it was passed to him, he thanked the woman and set the plate in front of him. The woman in turn nodded and asked them both if they needed anything else. Samuel was fine for the moment and went about drowning his burger in ketchup and mustard.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

"Micha found it nice that they were both able to relax around each other even though sometimes they did have their differences which led to disagreements between them. He was glad however that their disagreements were few which didn’t last long. Micha hated to argue even more with Samuel. He found that he preferred Samuel as he was more relaxed around him. Micha smiled as Samuel simply agreed with him. He felt silence settle between them which he didn’t mind. Micha relaxed beside Samuel as he shifted to grab his drink taking a sip before setting it back down. He soon took notice as well that the waitress was coming with their food. Micha thanked her as she set his food down before him. He shook his head letting her know he didn’t need anything. Micha watched as Samuel went about putting mustard and ketchup on his burger. He took the ketchup from Samuel when he was finished and put some ketchup on his own burger. Micha then started in on his burger as he munched on his fries. "

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

Sɑɱυεƪ ᴊᴏᵴҥʋᴀ Ɖɑᴠіʂ
“Relationships are ropes. Love is a noose."

After drowning his burger in condiments, he passed the ketchup to Micha. Putting the top bun back on the liquid dripped over the sides of the patty, thick globs of mustard falling to the plate as he lifted the burger to his lips to take a bite. Samuel relished in his food, savoring each and every bite. For too long this week he'd been living on coffee, snack bars, and other instant junk food. It had been all he could manage when he came stumbling in at five and six in the morning. After taking several bites, he mouth and some of the mustard that coated his fingers before reaching for his drink and taking a few sips. "If you're not too busy, should we try going on that second date on Sunday?" he asked randomly to keep them from lingering too long in silence. He didn't mind them being quiet from time to time, but after a week of not seeing one another, he had sort of hoped they would be a bit more chatty.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

"Micha munched on his burger being careful not to make a mess since he didn’t have another change of clothes with him. He didn’t want to get the ketchup all over himself. Micha glanced toward Samuel taking notice of his messy burger. He smiled lightly but continued to eat. Micha knew it had probably been a while since either of them had eaten. They both had a terrible habit of going to long without eating especially when they were working. He grabbed a couple of fries and ate them as he sat there. Micha grabbed his drink taking a sip. He didn’t mind the silence as he sat there since he was used to it. As they sat there eating, Micha heard Samuel speak. He glanced toward Samuel not at all bothered by the question. Micha knew they both had been busy throughout the week. He nodded at Samuel’s question. ”Sure we can do that.” Micha spoke smiling at Samuel. He didn’t mind going out on their date after all it was his turn to pick the date. Micha already knew where he wanted to take Samuel it was simply just finding the time when the both of them were able to go."

 

[Pure Acid Dreamer]

Sɑɱυεƪ ᴊᴏᵴҥʋᴀ Ɖɑᴠіʂ
“Relationships are ropes. Love is a noose."

Samuel feel the male watching him as he ate. Normally he was a lot more aware of himself and tried not to be so messy. But given how hungry he was, his appetite won over trying to keep up with his appearance. As he went on to inquire about their next date, he smiled as Micha agreed. He knew how hard it was for them both to make time, especially after missing work, and having to play catch up. It really had been hard on both of them. That was why he wanted to at least try and make this weeks date. So they could both, for at least one evening, relax and simply forget all about work and whatever other worries plagued them. He also knew that this time it would be Micha's turn to pick the places they went. He recalled Micha telling him about the place he wanted to eat, but everything else was a mystery. "So should I pick you up the same as last time?" he continued, smiling back. Samuel was curious to know where all Micha would be talking, but he knew asking questions would be pointless.

 

[xDarkWinterx]

"Micha didn’t mind that Samuel was being messy after all they were both hungry. He saw no need for formalities. Micha continued to eat as he grabbed his napkin wiping his mouth off. He had agreed to going out on a date with Samuel this Sunday which seemed like the something they both needed after a week of working none stop. Micha knew it would be a while before he saw Samuel so he could at least make the best of the weekend. He grabbed a few more fries stuffing them in his mouth as he ate. Micha continued munching on his burger enjoying it. He grabbed his drink taking a sip from it before setting it back down. Micha glanced toward Samuel as he spoke. He nodded, ”Yeah, you can pick me up the same as last time. Probably catch a late dinner first.” Micha spoke letting Samuel at least be privy to a few details. He didn’t want Samuel to know too much."