"What sweetness I come home to," he purred, going in to kiss Nicolo again. Really take his time to deepen it and explore his lover's mouth fully. Their first kiss or millionth, Yusuf would never get inured to it. It was too incredible a thing to ever take for granted.

"My day was productive. We had orders for new pots so I spent most of my time at the wheel." Yusuf liked days like that. Painting and pottery were his favorite since he could put his whole attention into the task and control each and every detail.

"If my hands did not heal, they would be dry as rocks right now. But lucky for you..." He slipped his hands under Nicolo's tunic just to rub the palms over his back.