"This is my favourite day ever."
"You always say that." You scoff playfully, sitting criss-cross on one of the huge branches of Home Tree, overlooking the forest. Neteyam's slim fingers make quick work of the matching arm band he was giving you. He liked giving you gifts, and it feels like he could exolode whenever he sees you wearing them proudly, saying that he gave it to you.
Neteyam inserts the beads and quite the colorful feather together, the beads matching the ones in his braids, the feather being the same colour as his.
"Then let me rephrase; this is my favourite time of day ever. When I get to hang out with you." He spoke, voice deep as his gaze remains on his work, but you could see the smile on his face.
Tucking some of his stray braids away so you could see him clearly, you never miss how his actions falter, before returning to their normal speed.
"You give me too much, 'Teyam." You say, tilting your head and watching him.
"It is because you deserve it, my love...and it feels great hearing you brag about me." The last sentence makes you laugh, shaking your head.
"Pleasure' s all mine, you don't know how much I appreciate you, 'Teyam."
Your words make him turn a shade darker, still not meeting your eyes.
Getting restless of not seeing your lover's eyes, you sigh and scoot much closer to him, placing your hands on his, making him pause and finally lift his head up to look at you confused.
You only grinned at him, hands transferring to cup his cheeks and press your forehead to his. He smiles widely at the affection.
"Why did you stop me? I was almost done."
"Hush, can't I shower my mate with love and affection for a moment? You're really irresistible y'know."
Neteyam sports a look of smugness, about to speak up with a smirk tugging on the corner of his lips.
However, none came out as you had already shut him up with your mouth on his.
note: a lil neteyam drabble i came up w in the span of 10 minutes bc i missed writing for him and for avatar :')