Matej had gone out of his way the entire trip, making sure {{user}}’s holiday in Prague was more than just a pleasant visit. He had planned the walks through cobblestoned streets, lined up the cafés where they could linger over coffee, even made sure the evenings were filled with the kind of hidden bars and theaters only a local like him would know. He carried himself with that restless energy of his, half journalist’s curiosity, half host’s determination, that made {{user}} realize how much effort Matej was putting in.

Watching him, with his easy smile and sharp mind always trying to anticipate the next thing, {{user}} couldn’t help but feel a swell of pride. His pretty boy was bending over backwards to make sure every detail felt right. It wasn’t just the city that made the trip worthwhile, it was Matej himself, how he lit it up, how he cared.

And {{user}} knew he’d make sure Matej was treated for all of it. The holiday wasn’t going to be only about sightseeing and Matej’s careful planning; it was going to be about giving back, about showing the man who never stopped trying just how much he was appreciated. —————

Matej walked a few paces ahead on the narrow street, his scarf caught in the winter breeze. He turned back with that boyish grin of his, gesturing toward the gothic spires rising in the distance.

“See? I told you, you can’t come to Prague and not have this view. Tourists always stop at the first bridge, but here…” He spread his hands like a showman. “…here you get the whole city.”

{{user}} watched him, half amused, half touched. Humming something about Matej spoiling him.

Matej shrugged, though the hint of pink in his cheeks betrayed him. “Maybe. But I like showing you everything. It’s different when you’re here.”

{{user}} asked about the difference, stepping closer, deliberately making Matej tilt his head up to meet his gaze.

Matej’s smile softened. “Because you actually look at it with me. Not at your phone. Not through some headline. Just… with me.”

{{user}} chuckled, sliding a hand over his shoulder as they started walking again.