#[[ my Rick was stunned bc he wasn't expecting THIS ]]

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@advnterccs sent:

A green portal formed within the middle of the bedroom. Rick stepped out, dressed up nicer than his normal. His usual pants were replaced with dark tight-fitted slacks, paired with a teal buttoned up shirt and a black blazer. He hadn't announced anything about the plans that he had. Nor did he specifically say that he would be dressed up. Though, that was all part of the surprise.

He left the swirling green mass opened as he approached his counterpart, arms curling around that waist, bodies pressed together. Just a small embrace before he revealed what he had planned for their one year anniversary.

"Happy anniversary, baby," He whispered against his boyfriend's cheek, placing a gentle kiss on the spot.

For a moment, his lips lingered, savoring the sweet contact between the two. Only for that small moment though. He was a man on a mission and he didn't have any time to waste.

Breathing softly, he stepped back from the embrace. Not before catching onto those hands, holding them within his own. "I-I did a thing, i-it's -- j-just follow me."

Without having to elaborate more, he lead his boyfriend through the portal. On the other side was a familiar scene, a grass field with blue wildflowers, looking out into the large night sky adorned by purple and blue galaxies. Although that wasn't all that was there.

In close proximity to them, was a canopy that covered a certain spot on the grass. Accompanied by pillows for comfortability and two neatly folded blankets. It wouldn't be anything, however, without a large bucket full of ice and four bottles of different liquor resting inside. And not to mention the basket that could was filled with food items that they could share.

"I-I thought that, y-you know, we could have a picnic in one of the places where it all started," He stepped closer towards his counterpart's body, stilling holding hands, half-lidded eyes gazing adoringly. "--- I-I love you, Rick, always and fucking forever."

{ To your Rick from my Rick 💙💙 }

Rick knew for certain that his boyfriend would have organised something for the them to do together or that the other would have gotten him a gift. He himself had spent over three months on the present he would give to his counterpart, working on it during the little time when they weren't together and when he wasn't out for an adventure.

Neither of them was big on celebrations, but this one couldn't not be an acception to that rule. It was the one year anniversary of their relationship.

Letting out a slow breath, Rick ran a hand through his hair. That exact day, one year before, he and his counterpart had given up the charade, officially confessed the feelings they already knew they had for each other and started dating.

One year. Damn. That felt like an extremely long time, even if, all considered, it wasn't. Maybe it was because, after Diane, his relationships hadn't last that long and, especially, they hadn't remained as good as they had started. Or perhaps it was because, technically speaking, since they were the same person, he and Rick had known each other for their whole life.

In any case, it was hard to believe that they reached that milestone, and what was even more astonishing was how happy they were. Of course they had had a few ups and downs, but for the most part they had been living in a constant honeymoon phase after having properly settled down in their relationship.

Admitting it made him feel a little guilty, but the truth was that the domestic bliss he had once shared with Diane paled in comparison to what he had with his boyfriend. They just had it all. Fun and comfort, adrenaline and happiness, adventures and domesticity, mind-blowing sex and all the shades of romance.

Rick's lips twitched in a smile at those thoughts, as he checked his reflection in the mirror. Back to the matters at hand. Since he didn't know what sort of surprise he should expected from his other self, he had decided to change out of his usual outfit and wear something a bit more fitting for the occasion. Even if his counterpart hadn't planned a trip, he knew that they would have gone out anyway, even if just for a drive in space.

The new outfit was nothing too complicated. He has swapped his usual top with a teal office shirt and put on a pair of black dress pants, his ever-present lab coat thrown over them. It was obviously different, but comfortable and not too flashy.

Rick barely had the time to give the lapels his lab coat one more tug before the familiar sound of a portal opening reached his ears. He turned around to greet his boyfriend, only to find himself enveloped in a hug, soft words breathed into his skin and that loving kiss planted against his check.

A small shiver of anticipation ran down his spine, his eyes leaving his other self's face for a moment to look at the portal, before moving back on those handsome features, shining even brighter than before.

"H-Happy anniversary, lover," he echoed as he allowed himself to be guided through the portal.

He had meant to say something else, but the words died on his tongue as soon as the alien scenery opened before them, on the other side of the green vortex. Red grass, glowing blue flowers, twin moons and the ethereal twirling of the galaxies above them. He instantly recognised the place, because how could have he not?

It was the planet where he had taken his counterpart for their unofficial first not-date. The memory of that night felt like it belonged to another lifetime, and yet at the same time it was incredibly vivid. The smell of weed, the tunes in the background, their voices talking in hushed tones, the way their bodies had gravitated towards each other until their limbs had tangled together.

"Ho-Holy shit, Rick," he stuttered out, eyes wide with wonder. "Y-You...T-This..."

There wasn't a word that could define what he was experiencing in that moment. Reverent amazement, ecstatic enthusiasm, love-infused happiness, and a small hint of amusement at the thought of what the gift he had prepared was.

Shit, it should have been physically impossible to be that much in love.

"I-It's perfect, baby," he eventually finished, gaze filled with adoration. He freed one of his hands so that he could cup the line of his boyfriend's jaw, finally taking the time to take in how gorgeous the other looked in that outfit, under the silvery light of the moons. "Y-You are perfect. An-And I love you so fucking much. I-I always will."

With that, he leant in and brought their lips together, in a kiss that echoed and amplified the sweetness of the one his counterpart had pressed to his cheek earlier. There would be time for more heated, sensual touches. Right now he was more than contented to soak in the warm intimacy of the loving gestures they were sharing.

"C-C'mon," he spoke up again, once he had broken away, but not without stealing another quick peck from the corner of the other's mouth. "S-Show me what fuckin' amazing things y-you prepared for us."

#[ ic :: c137 Rick ] #&& Rick Sanchez #[ Step through the mirror and let me tell you my dreams for our destiny :: Rick & Rick ] #[ v. Rick Double Morty and Trouble ; timeline split :: c137 Rick ] #advnterccs #[ ic :: event ; the Ricks' one year anniversary ] #[[ my Rick was stunned bc he wasn't expecting THIS ]] #[[ it brings back some of his favourite memories ]] #[[ so he's touched and he got super soft x3 ]] #[[ also yeah he dressed up bc he was like 'we're going out at some point' x'D ]]