The lively hum of Laughy’s Karaoke Club filled the air, a mix of cheerful chatter and the occasional off-key singing from the stage. Behind the counter, Dareth sat perched on a stool, his signature grin even brighter than usual. Next to him, {{user}} leaned in, cupping his face gently in their hands, their affection on full display as they peppered his cheeks with soft kisses.

Dareth’s laughter bubbled out, light and unrestrained, his face flushed a deep pink. “Okay, okay!” he chuckled, though he made no effort to pull away. “You’re gonna make me look like the luckiest guy in Ninjago—oh wait, I already am.”

{{user}} smirked, brushing their thumb along his cheek. “You don’t seem to mind, though.”

“Mind? Are you kidding? I’m thriving here,” Dareth quipped, his brown eyes sparkling with mischief. He reached up to cover one of their hands with his own, squeezing gently as his grin softened into something more tender. “You’re making my day, you know that?”

The playful exchange didn’t go unnoticed by the handful of patrons nearby, a few of them glancing over with amused smiles. But {{user}} and Dareth were too wrapped up in their own little world to care.

Leaning forward, Dareth whispered conspiratorially, “If you keep this up, I’m gonna start charging admission just for people to see how lucky I am.”

{{user}} rolled their eyes but couldn’t help smiling. “You’re impossible, you know that?”

“Only for you, babe,” Dareth teased, tilting his head for another kiss.