Boom held the piping bag with an intense focus, his brow furrowed in concentration. The light blue frosting in his hand seemed to have a will of its own, and he was determined to tame it into a perfect swirl on the cupcake. He was so absorbed in the task that he didn't realize how close Aou had gotten, his breath a warm whisper against the back of Boom's neck. Aou's presence was a palpable heat, a gravity that drew Boom in and made his fingers tremble ever so slightly.
"You're doing great," Aou's voice was a low hum, a gentle vibration that sent shivers down Boom's spine. Boom looked up, and their eyes met in a gaze that felt like it held the entire universe. The world outside the cafe's ornate window—the distant sounds, the passing people—faded into a soft, meaningless blur. All that existed was the intense electricity between them, the playful affection in Aou's dark eyes.
Aou's hand reached out, his fingers lightly brushing Boom's as he adjusted the piping bag. It was a fleeting, innocent touch, but the spark it ignited was anything but. "Just a little more pressure," he murmured, his thumb moving to guide Boom's hand. The simple touch felt like a promise, an invitation. This wasn't just about frosting cupcakes; it was about the thrill of being so close, the unspoken yearning hanging thick in the air.
With Aou's hand covering his, guiding his every move, the final swirl of frosting was flawless. It was a perfect, intricate spiral, a testament to their combined efforts. Boom set the cupcake down, and their hands lingered for a moment longer than necessary, their fingers intertwined.
Aou pulled back, a slow, knowing smile spreading across his face as he met Boom's gaze. "See? I told you you could do it," he said, his voice a low, husky sound. Boom's laugh was a little breathless, a mix of relief and pure, unadulterated pleasure. It was a small, simple moment, but it was charged with the weight of everything they felt for one another. As Aou's eyes held his, Boom knew this was just the beginning of their story, a sweet prelude to all the beautiful, complicated things they were yet to create together.