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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[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?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Heh, as long as we're clear. *Grinned at him slightly*

Yeah, that's all I need. We have soda and wine here.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Okay. I'll be back soon, then.

*Leaned in, briefly rubbing his nose against Shouichi's before he hopped back up and wandered off to slip his shoes on and take off.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*The red-head's breath caught in his throat as the other man leaned in, but he pulled away after doing something that disgustingly cutesy of course and headed for the door. He bit back a sigh (why he even wanted to, he wasn't sure) and called after him.*

I'll probably shower or take a bath like you suggested. See you then.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

See you!

*He replied cheerfully and waved on his way out the door. Sauntering off, he grinned to himself, thinking about scifi movies... and how he knew absolutely nothing about them.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi sat on the couch a few moments longer, just breathing and replaying the last hour or so. He sighed, figured he'd made his choice and there was no going back now, stretched and headed to the bathroom to shower.

Given how relieved he was that was all over with (even if that meant new things to worry about), he was worried that maybe he'd just perhaps fall asleep in the bath...*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

*Byakuran returned about forty minutes later, treats and movie in-hand. He set the bag down on the coffee table and looked around, poking his head into the hallway.*

Shou-chan?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi had almost fallen asleep even in the shower, but had slipped, hit his knee and woken back up. So while his hair was still rather damp, he was clean and awake.

When he heard Byakuran call out, he slipped out of his room and padded down the hall in his pajamas (long shorts and a loose t-shirt, what else?) to greet him* Hey.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Hey, yourself.

*Wandered over and gave him a lazy half-hug with one arm.* I'm going to go change. Snacks and movie are on the table, 'kay?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

M-Mm. Alright, I'll go start the popcorn.

*Shouichi gave him a quiet smile and headed down the way Byakuran came to do just that.*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

*Off he went, soon returning in (what else?) a white t-shirt and long while cotton pants.*

Can I help with anything? I hope the movie's okay, I wasn't really sure what to get.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

You can get the movie set up? And it looked fine. Never heard of it before anyway.

*He poked his head out of the kitchen, staying as close to the microwave as he could, listening for the pops*

Hey, did you want two bags or do you think just one will be okay?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Ahh... just one should be fine, I think!

*He made his way in to the livingroom, crouching and poking around at everything, getting the movie set up. He hummed softly to himself and disappeared just long enough to get his blanket and a pillow, tossing them on the couch.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Got it.

*Shouichi ducked back out of sight and caught the popcorn just as it was starting to wind down for popping. He'd managed to pop most of it without burning any and was pretty pleased. He dumped it into a large bowl and headed back out with a soda in the other hand.*

What did you want to drink first? I'll go grab it.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Ahh... soda too, for now.

*Flashed Shouichi a smile and settled down on the couch, leaning against his pillow.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi went to grab some for Byakuran as well and returned, plopping onto the couch next to him. He was clearly doing a lot better nerves-wise than he was earlier.

He grabbed a few pieces of popcorn and popped them in his mouth*

So shall we?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

We shall!

*He'd gotten it to the menu screen already so he just pressed play and sat up, shifted and scooted closer to Shouichi so he could reach the popcorn. He grabbed a few pieces and munched on them.*

Mmmm buttery~ ♥

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi leaned forward to grab the bag of gummies and pulled it open to snag a few out of it, then handed the bag to Byakuran as the movie started up*

Mm, you found some good stuff, heh.

*Would you look at that? He didn't even notice that the other man had moved closer, not thinking twice about it*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

I did, didn't I?

*He glanced sidelong at Shouichi and then grinned as he was bringing a gummy to his mouth, reaching out to snag it from his fingers with his teeth, laughing when he was successful.*

Ha! Stolen! I go-aa-AACCKHACK--!! K-KARMA! *He started coughing, choking on the gummy.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi had just been about to flick that gummy into his mouth when it was tugged out of his fingers, lips just barely brushing his finger tips and he went red as a tomato.*

B-Byakuran-san! *And then he was just trying to smack him on the back to dislodge the stolen candy*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

*Coughed a bit more, a little harder.. and out came the candy into his hand, which he made a face at before lowering his head to rest in Shouichi's lap with a groan.*

I fail at being devious!

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Looked relieved as the offending gummy came shooting out. He sighed loudly*

You did this time, that's for sure. Are you alright?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Yes..

*Whined quietly, uttering a melodramatic little groan.*

I thought I was gonna die!

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi took his eyes from the television and patted the other's back gently, actually rubbing a little soothingly*

You wouldn't have died from that, I promise.

Though you saying "karma" may have been fitting. Don't steal my candy.