[ Taichi's used to it being noisy. Living in a dorm with 26 other people (including Kamekichi) plus visitors meant that his life was always kind of noisy. Even back home, his younger brother and sister weren't quiet. Taichi isn't quiet himself to most people, but he's actually quite capable of it when it feels natural to him.
Right now, it does. He's calmed himself down and Hikaru seems happy now, which is a good sight. Taichi carefully puts a hand on Hikaru's ankle for support and uses his right hand to hold the towel, cleaning it up as gently as he can until he can clearly see the cut.
This is it. This is his chance to really sweep Hikaru off of his feet, right? Like in those shoujo manga Muku's always trying to get everyone to read with him! Hmm... Well, he at least knows that Hikaru's foot is, for sure, clean right now. So Taichi, with all the determination of a boy who wants to be popular but hasn't quite figured it out, decides that the course of action is to kiss his injury. That's definitely a thing!
Of course, he uses his magic quickly on Hikaru before he leans in to do it, kissing the spot very softly that it was as the last of it heals up. ]
[It works. Hikaru doesn't even know how something this corny works on him but maybe it's just because it's Taichi and he's trying so hard. A long time ago, Hikaru had called him desperate and maybe Taichi is desperate but Hikaru doesn't really think of that word anymore when it comes to him. Taichi is just earnest and he tries so hard and Hikaru likes that about him. So maybe that's why it works. Hikaru doesn't know but he's blushing and can't look Taichi in the eye for a moment.]
Thanks. [He knows he should explain wtf happened tonight so he tries, finally sighing and looking up at him again.] Hey, about earlier? I hung up because I just thought maybe the video chat was loud [but he should have said that] and then Yoshiha knocked my water over? Then she decided to play with my sketchbook. [He points over at the torn sketchbook sitting sadly on the floor and Yoshiha goes over to it and picks it up in her mouth, trotting off with it under the bed. You can hear the shredding of paper but that's a tomorrow problem because Hikaru doesn't have the energy to deal with that right now. Not like the sketchbook had been saveable anyway.] Freakin' witch. I swear she's just like that woman...[He means his grandmother but that's neither here nor there.] Anyway, it was a stupid joke. I wasn't actually mad about the melon.
[ Taichi folds up the damp towel once he's done and sets it on the floor next to him. He looks kind of nervous as he listens, but mostly because where he is right now, the only way forward is...
Well, Taichi moves forward and finds himself between Hikaru's legs this time, carefully not touching as he puts one hand on the floor and leans forward to kiss his lips this time. ]
Hehe, I don't think there's a misunderstanding in the world that I wouldn't come back to you over. I put my phone on silent because I still had to talk to the theater owner. He said I was cute and gave me an audition, then I got to come home to you. [ He smiles brightly, leaning back but not like... moving out from between his legs. He looks excited, like a puppy with a wagging tail. He's just happy to be here. ]
[Somehow Taichi is much smoother than Hikaru ever would have thought he'd be but Hikaru isn't complaining. Really, he'd be leaning in for another kiss if it wasn't for the fact that Taichi just told he got an audition and that takes over his mind completely. Hikaru had been worried that maybe he'd ruined the night and okay, he didn't help but he didn't ruin it so that's fine.
Hikaru hugs him, grinning because he is honestly happy. With Taichi between his legs, it doesn't leave them much space at all but Hikaru doesn't care so much about that.] You got an audition?! I was worried all night! But turns out you didn't need my advice at all. Maybe you're just a natural. [There's still that grin on his face when he pulls back from the hug, though it's softened and more affectionate now.] Seriously, I'm really happy and so relieved. When's the audition?
Well, it might just be he wanted me to leave him alone. That's happened before.
[ He grins sheepishly, sitting back so his bum is resting on his heels. He doesn't know if he needed Hikaru's advice or not, but he wanted it. It would've settled his nerves and he would've trusted whatever he said because he knows Hikaru knows better. ]
He said he'll send the audition piece when he gets home, then the audition is the day after tomorrow so I can't stay long. I have to go practice as soon as I get it.
[As disappointed as he is that Taichi can't stay for long, he's happy enough that Taichi got an audition. It's night anyway and he and Kaoru are night owls by nature but Taichi isn't.]
If he wanted you to leave him alone then he would have just said that. He's throwing some party like that then he has ways of making you go away. Trust me. This guy just liked something about you. [He leans in to kiss him.] Is there anything I can do to help?
[Hikaru knows absolutely nothing about any of this but he thinks offering support is a good boyfriend thing to do? It seems like it.]
[ He's been hired by someone who didn't like him before. Or at the very least, didn't see him as anything with potential for anything other than smearing on someone else's shirt. After that situation, anyone outside of Mankai Company is going to give him a subtle anxiety until he's got a real reason to trust that it's because he is worth it. ]
Can you bring me dinner tomorrow so I don't have to stop practicing except to eat? I have granola bars for breakfast and can get some other snacks for lunch but dinner's kind of a hassle.
[Hikaru, at the very least, can remember things that people tell him. He remembers Taichi telling him about the troupe before Mankai and so Hikaru realizes that Taichi's just worried about that. Well, that won't do. Hikaru's always lived his life taking anything he wants. In his opinion, that's how everybody should be. Even if he knows that Taichi wouldn't give up because he's not the type, he figures he'd like to hear the support and Hikaru can do that.
Moving so he can kneel on his knees, he wraps his arms around Taichi so he'll come forward and Hikaru can hold him. It's awkward to make Taichi balance on his feet during that and Hikaru wants to hug him.]
Stop worrying. This guy has no reason to try to trick you or something like other assholes. You got this audition because you're you and you managed to sneak into a nice party and impress this guy. So—[Hikaru pulls them apart so he can meet his eyes.] You're going to practice, I'm going to feed you all day tomorrow because I'll even throw in lunch because I'm a great boyfriend thanks, and you're going to impress this guy so much that even if you don't get a role this time? He will keep telling you when there's an audition. That's what's going to happen. Got it?
[ Taichi moves forward following Hikaru's guidance and appreciates the hug. Taichi would keep moving forward with his acting no matter what. Hikaru is right about that. Hikaru is also right that hearing support and knowing he has someone who cares about and believes in him means more to him than he knows how to express yet. It's something he'll have to figure out how to show him that someday.
As he looks into Hikaru's eyes, he nods firmly. ]
Got it. We can do this. Your special boyfriend lunch will fuel me to success!
[ A beat. ] Have you ever tried an energy drink? I can bring one for you. [ To help fuel his meal-bringing energy... ]
Eh? An energy drink? You mean the drinks you guys need because you don't have enough time to actually just sleep? I've never tried one. We don't need them like you guys do so I've never one.
[He's not sure he would want to try one either but...] Why? [What's in his mind? Taichi's reasoning is always interesting.]
You have some weird ideas about what normal people use things for.
[ He just says it. There's no judgment, it's just a fact.]
I get enough sleep every night, there are plenty of other reasons to be tired or to need an extra push! Since you're making me lunch and dinner, I wanted to buy you one too cheer you on.
[ Since he's getting one for himself anyway and he doubts Hikaru can afford takeout for both meals so he's assuming at least one will be handmade (even if it's just a sandwich) ]
Says the guy that believed there was a secret movie society. [But he's grinning and leans in close.]
I'll take your gift and when I drink it and make your lunch, I'll think about how cool my boyfriend is because he's working so hard~ [He gives him a kiss, quick and simple.] So try your hardest because I'm supporting you with my whole heart. [Mostly he's doing this because he thinks it's what Taichi would like to hear although he does mean all of it.]
Only because your weird ideas that are real make it so believable that there could be!
[ Well, that and he's kinda gullible.
He smiles and gives him a quick smooch back. ]
Okay. I'll get you one of the quick shot ones because you're not gonna like the taste.
[ Like one hundred percent. That's why they have energy shots because a lot of people just don't like energy drinks. Taichi doesn't even like a lot of them. He's pretty sure Hikaru won't. ]
So wait, you're getting me something you know I won't like?
[This seems backwards but Taichi's getting one for himself so he doesn't understand this at all.] Is this another thing you guys do? [A commoner thing is what he means.]
Even average people don't drink them for the taste, you drink them for the energy. It's like how people drink black coffee because they don't want extra fat and sugar, even though black coffee doesn't taste good.
Black coffee is fine if you actually have good coffee.
[His imported beans make the best coffee.] If I had to drink that instant crap every day then I'd be adding cream and sugar even with the added calories.
Unless it's an espresso. A good one. Maybe I should just get us both good espresso...[Not that he can afford good espresso.]
[ He leans forward to put his nose against Hikaru's. ]
If I get this job, I'll get you espresso every morning. Energy drinks only cost like 300yen.
[ They're both Japanese, he's not bothering to think about how much it is in G since Hikaru knows yen... either way, they're both still not doing great monetarily, so he's being responsible. ]
Eh? Really? You'd come every morning with espresso for me? You spoil me~ [He tilts his head, ready to lean in to kiss him properly because there's only been quick smooches and those are nice but if Taichi's busy tomorrow then he should have something to remember him by.
But then he ruins the mood himself and pulls back before he can.]
[ Taichi was ready to lean in for a proper kiss and let Hikaru kiss him breathless, and it results in him whimpering in his throat when Hikaru pulls away. ]
Yeah. We can get it cheaper if we go to the hundred yen store though. I don't know if they have any here though.
[ There's not really like, mass production, so dollar stores aren't really necessary.. ]
[Their relationship is based on Hikaru starting something and then interrupting it whether it be for a good reason or not.
Sorry, Taichi, Hikaru's tripping over the prices.]
That cheap? No wonder nobody likes it. Quality is probably shit. [All he's done is insult the thing that Taichi says he's buying him as he denies Taichi a proper kiss.]
[ Hikaru criticizes a lot about his life, and he doesn't really mind normally. But right now, Hikaru is criticizing his taste instead of kissing him, so he's backing off of both for now. ]
The floor isn't a high-quality chair either and you're using it.
[ He grins as he jokes, then moves to stand up, then holds both of his hands out for Hikaru to help him up. ]
Come on, I'll get you to bed so you don't have to limp around all night.
[Hikaru tries very hard not to be too critical about things Taichi likes but he's also an idiot so sometimes it ends up like this and maybe this is a character flaw he needs to work on.
He grins and rolls his eyes, taking Taichi's hands and letting himself be pulled up and doesn't let go of Taichi's hands right away so he can squeeze them.]
You're trying to get me into bed. [At least he's flirting instead of being an idiot again.]
[ Taichi isn't even offended because he doesn't like energy drinks that much, he just wanted to help wake him up!! He's more offended his kiss was interrupted u_u ]
Y-Yep, that's what I'm trying to do!
[ Taichi turns around once Hikaru is up and pulls his hands up so they're on his shoulders. Determinedly trying to stick to the theme, he holds Hikaru's hands on his shoulders. ]
I would carry you through the threshold to consummate our un-dumping-me but we just got off the floor! [ He would definitely drop him... ] Lean on me so you don't put weight on your cut.
[Taichi's kisses were often interrupted and it isn't fair at all.
He's about to roll his eyes and say it's fine but then he puts pressure on his foot and ow. It isn't fine actually and now he does have to rely on Taichi.
As he's laughing at the fact Taichi just said he wanted to consummate their relationship.] Should I text Kaoru and tell him to stay away for a little longer while we make up?
[ He only knows how to heal surface stuff. He promises to himself to get better at it so next time Hikaru gets hurt, he can heal it all the way. It will probably stop being sore by morning at least since Taichi did most of the work. ]
Hmmm... I think we're supposed to wait until at least the third date?
[ That's what it always is in movies anyway, the acceptable time to start doing Stuff. And Taichi's source for all this stuff is romantic fiction, so. ]
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Right now, it does. He's calmed himself down and Hikaru seems happy now, which is a good sight. Taichi carefully puts a hand on Hikaru's ankle for support and uses his right hand to hold the towel, cleaning it up as gently as he can until he can clearly see the cut.
This is it. This is his chance to really sweep Hikaru off of his feet, right? Like in those shoujo manga Muku's always trying to get everyone to read with him! Hmm... Well, he at least knows that Hikaru's foot is, for sure, clean right now. So Taichi, with all the determination of a boy who wants to be popular but hasn't quite figured it out, decides that the course of action is to kiss his injury. That's definitely a thing!
Of course, he uses his magic quickly on Hikaru before he leans in to do it, kissing the spot very softly that it was as the last of it heals up. ]
All better.
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Thanks. [He knows he should explain wtf happened tonight so he tries, finally sighing and looking up at him again.] Hey, about earlier? I hung up because I just thought maybe the video chat was loud [but he should have said that] and then Yoshiha knocked my water over? Then she decided to play with my sketchbook. [He points over at the torn sketchbook sitting sadly on the floor and Yoshiha goes over to it and picks it up in her mouth, trotting off with it under the bed. You can hear the shredding of paper but that's a tomorrow problem because Hikaru doesn't have the energy to deal with that right now. Not like the sketchbook had been saveable anyway.] Freakin' witch. I swear she's just like that woman...[He means his grandmother but that's neither here nor there.] Anyway, it was a stupid joke. I wasn't actually mad about the melon.
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Well, Taichi moves forward and finds himself between Hikaru's legs this time, carefully not touching as he puts one hand on the floor and leans forward to kiss his lips this time. ]
Hehe, I don't think there's a misunderstanding in the world that I wouldn't come back to you over. I put my phone on silent because I still had to talk to the theater owner. He said I was cute and gave me an audition, then I got to come home to you. [ He smiles brightly, leaning back but not like... moving out from between his legs. He looks excited, like a puppy with a wagging tail. He's just happy to be here. ]
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Hikaru hugs him, grinning because he is honestly happy. With Taichi between his legs, it doesn't leave them much space at all but Hikaru doesn't care so much about that.] You got an audition?! I was worried all night! But turns out you didn't need my advice at all. Maybe you're just a natural. [There's still that grin on his face when he pulls back from the hug, though it's softened and more affectionate now.] Seriously, I'm really happy and so relieved. When's the audition?
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[ He grins sheepishly, sitting back so his bum is resting on his heels. He doesn't know if he needed Hikaru's advice or not, but he wanted it. It would've settled his nerves and he would've trusted whatever he said because he knows Hikaru knows better. ]
He said he'll send the audition piece when he gets home, then the audition is the day after tomorrow so I can't stay long. I have to go practice as soon as I get it.
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If he wanted you to leave him alone then he would have just said that. He's throwing some party like that then he has ways of making you go away. Trust me. This guy just liked something about you. [He leans in to kiss him.] Is there anything I can do to help?
[Hikaru knows absolutely nothing about any of this but he thinks offering support is a good boyfriend thing to do? It seems like it.]
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[ He's been hired by someone who didn't like him before. Or at the very least, didn't see him as anything with potential for anything other than smearing on someone else's shirt. After that situation, anyone outside of Mankai Company is going to give him a subtle anxiety until he's got a real reason to trust that it's because he is worth it. ]
Can you bring me dinner tomorrow so I don't have to stop practicing except to eat? I have granola bars for breakfast and can get some other snacks for lunch but dinner's kind of a hassle.
[ That would be really really helpful. ]
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Moving so he can kneel on his knees, he wraps his arms around Taichi so he'll come forward and Hikaru can hold him. It's awkward to make Taichi balance on his feet during that and Hikaru wants to hug him.]
Stop worrying. This guy has no reason to try to trick you or something like other assholes. You got this audition because you're you and you managed to sneak into a nice party and impress this guy. So—[Hikaru pulls them apart so he can meet his eyes.] You're going to practice, I'm going to feed you all day tomorrow because I'll even throw in lunch because I'm a great boyfriend thanks, and you're going to impress this guy so much that even if you don't get a role this time? He will keep telling you when there's an audition. That's what's going to happen. Got it?
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As he looks into Hikaru's eyes, he nods firmly. ]
Got it. We can do this. Your special boyfriend lunch will fuel me to success!
[ A beat. ] Have you ever tried an energy drink? I can bring one for you. [ To help fuel his meal-bringing energy... ]
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[He's not sure he would want to try one either but...] Why? [What's in his mind? Taichi's reasoning is always interesting.]
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[ He just says it. There's no judgment, it's just a fact.]
I get enough sleep every night, there are plenty of other reasons to be tired or to need an extra push! Since you're making me lunch and dinner, I wanted to buy you one too cheer you on.
[ Since he's getting one for himself anyway and he doubts Hikaru can afford takeout for both meals so he's assuming at least one will be handmade (even if it's just a sandwich) ]
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I'll take your gift and when I drink it and make your lunch, I'll think about how cool my boyfriend is because he's working so hard~ [He gives him a kiss, quick and simple.] So try your hardest because I'm supporting you with my whole heart. [Mostly he's doing this because he thinks it's what Taichi would like to hear although he does mean all of it.]
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[ Well, that and he's kinda gullible.
He smiles and gives him a quick smooch back. ]
Okay. I'll get you one of the quick shot ones because you're not gonna like the taste.
[ Like one hundred percent. That's why they have energy shots because a lot of people just don't like energy drinks. Taichi doesn't even like a lot of them. He's pretty sure Hikaru won't. ]
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[This seems backwards but Taichi's getting one for himself so he doesn't understand this at all.] Is this another thing you guys do? [A commoner thing is what he means.]
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[ He thinks it's an apt comparison anyway... ]
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[His imported beans make the best coffee.] If I had to drink that instant crap every day then I'd be adding cream and sugar even with the added calories.
Unless it's an espresso. A good one. Maybe I should just get us both good espresso...[Not that he can afford good espresso.]
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If I get this job, I'll get you espresso every morning. Energy drinks only cost like 300yen.
[ They're both Japanese, he's not bothering to think about how much it is in G since Hikaru knows yen... either way, they're both still not doing great monetarily, so he's being responsible. ]
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But then he ruins the mood himself and pulls back before he can.]
Wait. 300 yen? Seriously?
[The prices of things still astounds him.]
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Yeah. We can get it cheaper if we go to the hundred yen store though. I don't know if they have any here though.
[ There's not really like, mass production, so dollar stores aren't really necessary.. ]
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Sorry, Taichi, Hikaru's tripping over the prices.]
That cheap? No wonder nobody likes it. Quality is probably shit. [All he's done is insult the thing that Taichi says he's buying him as he denies Taichi a proper kiss.]
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[ Hikaru criticizes a lot about his life, and he doesn't really mind normally. But right now, Hikaru is criticizing his taste instead of kissing him, so he's backing off of both for now. ]
The floor isn't a high-quality chair either and you're using it.
[ He grins as he jokes, then moves to stand up, then holds both of his hands out for Hikaru to help him up. ]
Come on, I'll get you to bed so you don't have to limp around all night.
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He grins and rolls his eyes, taking Taichi's hands and letting himself be pulled up and doesn't let go of Taichi's hands right away so he can squeeze them.]
You're trying to get me into bed. [At least he's flirting instead of being an idiot again.]
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Y-Yep, that's what I'm trying to do!
[ Taichi turns around once Hikaru is up and pulls his hands up so they're on his shoulders. Determinedly trying to stick to the theme, he holds Hikaru's hands on his shoulders. ]
I would carry you through the threshold to consummate our un-dumping-me but we just got off the floor! [ He would definitely drop him... ] Lean on me so you don't put weight on your cut.
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He's about to roll his eyes and say it's fine but then he puts pressure on his foot and ow. It isn't fine actually and now he does have to rely on Taichi.
As he's laughing at the fact Taichi just said he wanted to consummate their relationship.] Should I text Kaoru and tell him to stay away for a little longer while we make up?
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Hmmm... I think we're supposed to wait until at least the third date?
[ That's what it always is in movies anyway, the acceptable time to start doing Stuff. And Taichi's source for all this stuff is romantic fiction, so. ]
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