Lion Under the Stars

by **Leo Eskandari** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:22 am

He just smiled and went back to eating.

Though obscured by the city lights, the stars were out by the time they exited the restaurant.

Leo turned to face Ainsley, looking quite happy with the night out so far. Somewhat merrily and not at all in line with his tough-guy facade (which to be fair Ainsley already knew was covering a very sensitive guy), he asked, "So... ready to start phase two of the evenin'?"

by **Ainsley Green** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:36 am

"Absolutely. Are we going to knock something over?"

by **Leo Eskandari** » Mon Dec 14, 2020 2:56 pm

"Pretty sure a ski mask wouldn't help me get away with that," he smirked.

"No, I've got something more romantic planned. If you aren't afraid of heights, that is."

by **Ainsley Green** » Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:56 am

"I think you will find I fear very little. Lead on."

by **Leo Eskandari** » Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:23 am

"I can believe that," he smiled.

He then led the way towards the London Eye. Like, directly towards it.

by **Ainsley Green** » Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:27 pm

Ainsley more or less figured out Leo's design as they walked, but he wasn't intending to ruin it for him.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:34 am

As they got nearer to the Eye, Leo said with a smile as he got out his ID, "So... I booked us a private capsule on the Eye. Thought being above the city like that would, yanno, be all romantic and stuff."

He had informed them of his special circumstances and they assured him that there would be no problems. He hoped it went as smoothly as the restaurant. And went over as well with Ainsley.

by **Ainsley Green** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:09 am

"I've never been on the Eye before." He replied, seemingly excited at the prospect of it by his body language.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:28 am

"I just hope it's big enough inside for us to sit next to each other," he smiled.

by **Ainsley Green** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:59 am

"I'm pretty small. I can tetris into anything."

by **Leo Eskandari** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 2:53 pm

Moving ahead to the reservation booth, he said with a flirtatious smirk, "Can't say I'd mind that."

by **Ainsley Green** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:04 am

"That's because you're trying to get me tetris'd into you." He observed, literally while Leo was talking to the attendant.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:16 am

Leo froze mid-sentence with a familiar look of embarrassment.

"You alright?" the attendant asked.

Shaking it off, Leo said, "Y-yeah. Just thought I heard something."

The attendant didn't look entirely convinced but didn't say anything about it. "Well, anyway, you're good to go. Enjoy yourselves."

by **Ainsley Green** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:17 am

Ainsley looked pretty pleased with himself, all things considered.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:44 pm

"You enjoy making me squirm way too much," he said with a slightly annoyed grumble as they made their way to their capsule.

by **Ainsley Green** » Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:39 am

"There's such a thing as making your boyfriend squirm too much?"

by **Leo Eskandari** » Fri Dec 18, 2020 3:05 pm

"There is when he has a history of anger issues. Poking the bear is a risky thing."

by **Ainsley Green** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 12:39 am

"Sooooooo I'm meant to live in fear that if I say the wrong thing, my boyfriend might have a meltdown?" He asked, arching a brow and slowing his pace a bit.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 1:03 am

"No, of course not. I just... shit, I dunno what my point was. Forget I said anything."

by **Ainsley Green** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:36 pm

Ainsley said nothing further and did follow along, though there seemed to be a bit of a tension in the silence that wasn't being addressed.

Perhaps it could be moved passed. Only one way to find out.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Sat Dec 19, 2020 7:55 pm

Leo knew he had let his fears about himself get the better of him, but was unable to say anything more about it. Instead, he focused on moving ahead.

"I'd say normal size guys first, but it'd probably be easier if I squeeze in first."

That said, he climbed into the capsule which was surprisingly roomy once he got his bulk through the door. He only caught his horns on the door once.

by **Ainsley Green** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:41 pm

It was in that moment, Ainsley realized he didn't seem small to Leo.

At least,not any smaller than anyone else. He filed the info away as he slid in and immediately sat himself as close to the edge of the capsule as possible.

That was why they were there, right?

by **Leo Eskandari** » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:16 pm

Leo cuddled up to Ainsley as the great wheel began to raise them above the glittering city.

"We're not even up all the way and the view's already pretty great," he said, only really half looking at the city.

by **Ainsley Green** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:13 am

Unfortunately for Leo, Ainsley was entirely consumed by the view. He was analyzing every detail of it, trying to commit it to memory.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:31 am

Leo turned more of his attention towards the view, wanting to share in the experience.

"Not every day guys like us get to see the city this way, huh?"

by **Ainsley Green** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:26 pm

"I always wondered what it would be like to fly..." He replied, captivated.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 11:40 pm

"I think every mutant wishes that the mutation fairy gave them flight."

by **Ainsley Green** » Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:26 am

"Oh no, not like that. I didn't know when I was a boy." He replied in wonderment.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:47 pm

"Ever try to? I did. Broke my arm. Mom was not happy," he said with a tiny chuckle.

by **Ainsley Green** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:58 am

"Did you have a tiny cast?"

by **Leo Eskandari** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:08 am

"Yeah. For almost a month. During summer vacation. Fun times."

"So what's the dumbest thing you did as a kid?"

by **Ainsley Green** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:45 am

"Crawled into the lion enclosure at the Regent's Zoo."

by **Leo Eskandari** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:17 pm

He broke out into a hearty laugh.

"And here I thought I was gonna be the dumber kid!"

Reining it in, he said, "Wait, was this before or after your powers?"

by **Ainsley Green** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:54 pm

"I was six. It looked like he was smiling at me.

He probably wanted to eat me."

by **Leo Eskandari** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 2:56 pm

"Yeah, probably. I mean, you do look delicious," he smirked.

by **Ainsley Green** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 3:00 pm

"Now see, if I said something like that, I'd get admonished." He pointed out, though the expression on his face was amused.

by **Leo Eskandari** » Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:08 pm

He looked confused for a moment as his brain registered the accidental innuendo.

"I didn't mean it like that!" he protested with awkward embarrassment.

by **Ainsley Green** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 10:17 pm

"I know I know. "

by **Leo Eskandari** » Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:25 pm

He spent a moment looking out at the city lights as the awkward moment passed.

"It really is a great view. Like a great big swarm of fireflies at rest."

by **Ainsley Green** » Sun Dec 27, 2020 1:15 am

"I dont think my talents could do it justice." He stated, finally snapping a photo of it.

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