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]

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.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Nggggh.. fine.

*Pouted and rested his head on Shouichi's shoulder, obviously having a different opinion.*

Shush. I was trying to be a candy ninja. Don't rub it in.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi blushed again lightly but fought the urge to pull away, instead letting the other man stay where he was*

Yes, well. Learn to chew better next time you want to steal my food, I guess. *He was teasing just a little. Dry as his tone was, there was still a faint smile on his lips*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

You're so mean to me.

And it wasn't that I wasn't chewing, I was announcing victory when it jumped down my windpipe of its own accord. Hmph.

*Sat there sulking, comfortable right where he was. He focused his attention on the movie now since he'd missed the beginning of it due to choking.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Yeah yeah, of course. It's own accord.

*He slowly relaxed again and returned his own attention to the movie. After a bit he reached over to pull the bowl of popcorn into his lap for them both* This... movie is pretty weird. It's not terrible, but it's totally ridiculous!

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

I think it needs to go back to when she was wearing just those bandage things~

*He paused then suddenly and looked a little nervous, chuckling.*

Ah. Sorry. That's, uh, force of habit, I guess. I'd rather see Shou-chan in thermal bandages!

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi blinked when Byakuran apologized and was about to ask why and what he meant by force of habit, but it was lost when he heard the last part and choked a little on a piece of popcorn before it went down the rest of the way and he sputtered*

W-W-What? W-WHY?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

I mean I didn't mean to look at another person!

I mean... well. I don't-- y'know. *He actually colored the faintest bit and glanced away, running his hand through his hair.*

Because you're my Shou-chan, my attention should be focused on you... right? I don't want you to feel bad that I admired some woman..

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*It was oddly comforting to see Byakuran get a little flustered for once too and it helped Shouichi regain some of his wits*

I don't really care if you're looking at some fictitious woman. She's not even real. And I mean, just looking is just looking... right?

I'm not a looker or anything, so it's not like I should complain much. *Said so offhandedly*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Well.. okay, but--

Wait, what?! Shou-chan! *He frowned in obvious disapproval, reaching to take his hand and hold it.*

You're very handsome. Absolutely! Very eye-catching.