10 // Voice

[sole_choice]

*Calling right after he finished his text to Magnus and his errand there. Early evening-ish.*

[Voice call placed to Byakuran privately]

Byakuran-san, sorry I didn't make it over to the shop today. I had some things to think about and take care of. You should be back home by now, right? I'm on my way there now. I wanted to talk to you about something...

*He was doing his best to not sound as nervous as he felt, but probably wasn't doing that great of a job. God, he felt so sick...*

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[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

It looks red still but that's probably more due to the cold water now.

*Dried off his hand, then took his teacup and grabbed Shouichi's free hand with his own, leading him carefully into the livingroom, sitting down on the couch and wanting him to do the same.*

... it's okay. I'm not going to eat you up. Just relax.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi let himself be guided to the couch and took a seat.*

A-ah... I know that. Sorry.

*He took another deep breath and looked a little sheepish* I just never really... you know... decided something like this. But it's not like you aren't still my friend too.

*Sighed and sipped at the tea, hoping it would soothe his nerves*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

It's okay, Shou-chan. I don't mind being your first!

First everything~

*He laughed at that, nuzzling into his hair, nipping gently at his ear. Satisfied with his teasing, he sipped at his tea and stayed close to him.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*At least the yelp when he was nipped would have covered up the way he tensed when Byakuran said "everything" That was not a topic he really wanted to correct the other man on... So he just drank his tea nervously.

Besides did it even count when you couldn't remember most of it..?*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

How is your tea?

*Sipped at his a little more, keeping an arm loosely slung over Shouichi's shoulders. He could be so cute when he was flustered!*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

I-It's fine actually. Remarkably.

*He glanced to the other sidelong and took another deep breath before consciously forcing his shoulders to un-hunch and to relax against the arm slung over him.*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Good. I'm glad.

*Gently, he leaned his head against Shouichi's and had another sip of his tea, sighing contently.*

... let's go on a date, Shou-chan.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

A... date?

*He pulled his head away from the other's and gave him a questioning look* Like what? I mean, we go out and do things together all the time...

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Well we don't have to go out. We can stay inside and get comfy and rent a movie.

*Smiled faintly down and him and leaned forward, touching foreheads.*

Does that sound okay?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Well... I... *And he lost some of his words when Byakuran got that close, scrambling for what he'd been about to say for a few moments internally*

T-That sounds okay, but it still seems like something we'd do any time anyway. I'm perfectly fine with it.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Well. Isn't it a good thing that it's all still normal between us? I mean... do you really want things to change?

*He set his tea aside and reached out to do the same with Shouichi's. Then, rather suddenly, he pressed close and pinned Shouichi back against the couch, nuzzling into his neck.*

Do you want me to be forceful and make you do things out of the ordinary, for us?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi had been about to reply that yes, that was a good thing when he paused, watching the tea be pulled from his hands and set aside.

Then suddenly he was being pressed back and Byakuran was a lot closer than even before and green eyes were staring wide-eyed at where the wall met the ceiling across the room, head tipped back by Byakuran's nuzzlings*

B-Byakuran-san...! . . . N-No. I'd rather not the forcefulness, thank you. H-hmph. You're already forward enough as it is! *And he squirmed a little, trying to get away - not hard, but he was not pleased*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Okay, calm down...

*Smiling, he sat up immediately when Shouichi said he'd rather not have it, his hands up as though in surrender.*

I was just demonstrating! Don't worry, I'm not going to do anything bad to you, haha! Relax. Here, take this back. *He grabbed his tea and handed it back to the poor flustered redhead.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi all but snatched the tea when it was handed back and was clearly bristling a little and blushing hard*

You didn't need to demonstrate, the words were pretty clear all on their own.

*He sat there indignantly a few moments longer before glancing to the white-haired man again. Another moment of silence, before he grumbled under his breath, barely audible*

... n-not that that... sort of thing is automatically bad. Just when you do stuff like that suddenly and without warning, it's too forward....

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

I know. I was just being a big bad man.

... don't worry. I'm not going to scare you like that again.

*Reached out, gently placing his hand on Shouichi's thigh, rubbing faintly.* I promise.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

. . . I wasn't scared so much actually.

Just annoyed, I guess. Or nervous. Or both.

*And now that he'd said what he had he can't really fault Byakuran for the gentle touching now, trying to be comforting. So he let him for now, even if it felt strange to do so...*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

*Finished up his tea and set his cup aside. Then, he shifted so he was lying back against the arm of the couch and he reached out to gently pull Shouichi close, so he was resting back against his chest, between his legs.*

Here. Just relax... if it gets too uncomfortable for you, just tell me, okay?

I really don't want to intimidate you..

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Mm, I'll tell you.

*Though the words and sentiment there was nice, Shouichi didn't really buy that.

Byakuran would always do things to intimidate others, himself included, it was just how he was. But maybe he wouldn't on this level at least... He'd have to see about that, he guessed.

He gulped softly and laid back, trying to relax and settle into a comfortable position. It... actually wasn't too bad. Kind of nice even. He slowly leaned his head back against Byakuran's shoulder and sighed a little*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Did you want to go ahead and find a movie to watch, then?

We should just get into our pajamas early, close all the blinds and cuddle up here on the couch. Watch. Eat a ridiculous amount of popcorn and treats. Soda. Maybe wine later on...

It sounds nice.

*His voice was soft, head resting on the back of the couch, closing his eyes. It was nice to be so warm, so close to Shouichi. He pulled him just a bit closer and held him around the waist.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Yeah, sure. Sounds fun and easy.

*After the last few weeks it would be nice to relax a little and this was... actually doing the trick. He was surprised.*

That does mean going out to rent something though.

*Not that he wasn't certain he could just hack into something and download a movie, but he wasn't going to offer that as an option knowing Byakuran would leap on it*

And probably buy popcorn since I don't think we have any.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Mm, that's true...

Well. I don't mind going out and getting them both. If you pick a genre I can find a good movie. Do you want any snacks besides popcorn?

*Nuzzled gently into his hair, resting his cheek on his head, content.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Genre... Mm... A sci-fi? Like one of those ones so awful they're actually comedies?

And fruit gummies sound good.

*He shifted around a little to look back to the other man* You sure you don't want me to come?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

You can come if you want. You don't have to though, I can take care of it myself. You feel a little tense, anyway..

*Gently, he rubbed his sides.* Maybe take a bath while I'm gone? Relax. I can make you another cup of tea before I go.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi jumped and pulled away a little as his side were rubbed, feeling ticklish and jumpy from the contact* I... I think I will stay here. Don't need the tea though. I'd rather not attend to another wound tonight if it can be avoided.

... I'm also making the popcorn by the way.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the vote of confidence. I see where you stand.

*Laughing, he scooted back and ruffled Shouichi's hair as he got up.*

Popcorn, awesomely bad sci-fi and fruit gummies. That's all?