[RL - forward-dated to Saturday.]

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Issei was very, very nervous.

His experience in doing... couple things was practically nil, and Archer was coming over. To his house. On Valentine's Day. What was he going to do? What if he did something stupid and wrong and they broke up? What if he tried to kiss him and it was too soon? What if one of them choked on a chocolate?!

Forcing himself to calm down, Issei paced outside the entrance to the temple and waited anxiously for Archer to arrive.

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Archer cupped Issei's face and leaned down. He replied, "Because I wanted to."

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W-well, that was a good reason, Issei thought dazedly. A-and at least he hadn't messed it up... besides by just standing there. He would do better next time.

That must have been why he leaned up and clumsily pressed his lips to Archer's.

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Archer smiled at Issei as he clumsily pressed his lips against his. He cupped the side of Issei's face as he returned the kiss. He smiled as he let Issei go. "It'll burn if you keep that up," he teased, "But considering how warm your face was, I think you were going to as well."

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Issei blushed as he pulled away from Archer. "O-of course. I... might've forgot about dinner, actually."

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"Of course you did," Archer said with a wink as he started dishing food.

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His blush darkened. "N-not that it doesn't look delicious! I just, um, was sidetracked."

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Archer reached out to smooth Issei's hair from his face. He replied, "You're thinking I look delicious."

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Issei gaped at him, blushing madly and squeaking out, "W-w-w-w-what?! Th-that - I wasn't - you are, but - why would you say that?!"

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"To get that exact same reaction," Archer chuckled as he handed Issei a plate of food.

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"I was talking about the food," Issei grumbled, picking up a piece of curry with his chopsticks and eating it. "...This is really good."

((I, um, know nothing about how curry is supposed to be eaten.))

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"Of course I made it," Archer said with a chuckle.

(I think with chopsticks.)

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"Well, of course - I didn't doubt your abilities. I just didn't know before how good of a cook you really were." Issei took another bite.

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"I'd surprise you," Archer said with a grin as they continued to eat.

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After they were done eating, Issei asked, "How have you been lately, Archer?"

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"Contemplating my existence," Archer replied with a grin.

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"I see. That hasn't changed recently, has it? I'd hoped that someone on here might be able to help with that, but perhaps that's too much to hope for." Issei paused. "But at least it isn't so bad right now."

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"Well, I'd like to stay here," Archer admitted with a grin.

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"That's good, because I'd like to keep you here," Issei answered, feeling a smile stretch across his own face.

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Archer smiled at that and replied, "And what would you do with me here?"

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The innuendo in that went completely over Issei's head. "Whatever you'd want to do, of course. You deserve more than I could give."

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"How sweet and how untrue," Archer replied simply, "Your the one who deserves more."

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"I could argue all day that you deserve more than I do," Issei answered with a small smile, "but I'd rather spend that time talking with you about other things. Shall we agree to disagree?"

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"As always," Archer said with a smile as he poured his friend a cup of tea. He asked, "So, what would you like to talk about? What have you made my younger self slave away with?"

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"I have not made him 'slave away'," Issei retorted. "He helps fix equipment entirely of his own free will, and I fully intend to repay the favors in the future. Should I be asking you what Tohsaka has been ordering you to do recently?"

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"Make her tea for the most part," Archer said with a chuckle.