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]

I should have been a comedian.

*Laughed quietly again and then finally cleared his throat, still grinning, but he had control over himself finally. He settled down, keeping Shouichi close to him, arm lightly over his waist, watching the movie.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Because of how they ended up that way Shouichi didn't even think twice about how they were laying together and just returned his attention to the movie, fairly relaxed. Thankfully it wasn't like the plot was terribly deep and following was no problem either.

After a while he stretched out an arm as far as he could and snagged the popcorn again without having to sit up and dragged it over so they could both reach it to munch on.*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

*Reached out to grab a few kernels, popping them in his mouth, attention focused on the movie for now. After a little while, he piped up.*

I have no idea what's going on.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Yeah... my best guess is they are just trying to get to the right place to use her as the ultimate weapon against evil. And those stone things are needed for it too and everyone is after them and fighting for them.

And that guy is going to play some part in making sure she's able to fight it off of course.

I don't think we really missed much. *He shrugged a little and glanced down to the far end of the table*

Wish my soda wasn't so far away. I don't want to get up for it.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Aw. Here...

*He grabbed his barely touched soda - it was on the end of the table closest to them - and handed it to Shouichi.*

Take mine. I've only had a sip or two anyway, if that.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Ah... are you sure? *He lifted his head just enough to glance back to the other man as he held the offered drink, suddenly a little more aware of how close they were and unbidden his cheeks tinged pink.

Gah that was going to get old fast. How is it that he could bring that out so easily anyway?*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Of course I'm sure!

Go ahead, we have plenty of soda. I actually think I might be in the mood for wine after the movie's over anyway. Mm.. there's a new vintage I got that I want to try.

*Kissed Shouichi's forehead gently, pressing the soda can into his hand.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Just nodded mutely willing himself to not get flustered with all this new attention and turned back to the movie, sucking down Byakuran's soda from time to time.*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Next time I'm getting a dirty comedy or something.

*He said, once the movie was pretty much over. He squeezed Shouichi gently and nuzzled into his neck.*

This sciencey stuff goes so far over my head!

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

There wasn't much science in this movie. This wasn't terrible enough to be funny. Too bad. *He shrugged a bit, swallowing hard*

So you were going to have some wine, huh?

*He was probably going to stay out of that, he was having more than enough trouble tonight sober.* Was there something else you wanted to do tonight?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Mm.. not that I can think of.

*Shifted around and got up, trying not to disturb Shouichi too much as he did so. He wandered off into the kitchen, popping open his new bottle and pouring a glass.*

Do you want any?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Ah, no, I'm okay. I'd probably pass right out if I did. *Admitted sheepishly. They both knew quite well the difference between their tolerances. He sat up and stretched his arms up over his head.*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Okay, okay...

*He came out, taking a long sip from his glass.*

Mm. This is good.. don't let me drink too much of this, I can already tell it's strong.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

Shouichi adjusted his glasses a bit after wiping them off on his t-shirt and lifted a brow* Because you always listen to me when I think you've had enough, right?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Shou-chan, I haven't been drunk since my college days, don't worry so much about it.

*Grinned, sitting down on the arm of the couch, sipping again.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

I know, but speaking from that experience, you should know that I can't do anything to make sure you don't drink too much of that.

That was all I meant.

*He stood up and stretched again, feeling several things pop with a wince.* I'm going to get my laptop then if you didn't have anything else in mind.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Go ahead! I'm going to have a little more wine and check on my beloved bellflowers...

*Hummed to himself, sauntering off toward his bedroom, taking another sip of his wine.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

. . . *Shouichi had been about to go to his own room when the words sunk in. "Bellflowers". . . He'd heard that word recently. As a name in fact.

In Byakuran's dream.

Shouichi stalled in the hallway entry, watching Byakuran's back before he disappeared into his room, weighing his options. It could have been coincidence, easily so, but it still left an icy feeling in the pit of his stomach when just seconds ago he'd been feeling pretty good.

Shouichi hesitated a moment longer before following Byakuran to his room*

You got new flowers for in here then, huh?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

I did, yes. I just felt... compelled all of a sudden.

*He was at the shelf by his window where there was a potted chinese bellflower. It had a few vibrant violet blooms. Chuckling quietly, he lightly slid a finger along one of the petals.*

It's a fine plant... and the color is beautiful. Such a cloudy purple, don't you think? Almost mysterious, in a way. I really enjoy having bellflowers around...

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Almost wished he'd left it alone. But he was already playing at "ignorance was bliss" too much. He was being a fool, he knew that. This just reminded him of it and he wasn't sure what he thought of the sudden little word game except that suddenly things felt just like normal.

The last thing he wanted.

In reply, he nodded to the other man*

They seem to do well all on their own over there, I'd say. But... what do I know about flowers, right? *He forced a casual looking shrug and turned to go* I think I'm just going to hang around in my room, so good night, Byakuran-san.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

Oh?

*Glanced back over his shoulder, frowning. Normally he would have let Shouichi go on his way but today he followed after him, reaching to place a hand on his shoulder to stop him.*

Is something wrong? Did I say something bad?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi stilled tensely under his hand* You didn't say anything bad.

I just don't like them much. But like I said, what do I know about flowers and it doesn't matter since it's your room and you can do what you want with it.

Really, nothing to worry about.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

*Noting the way Shouichi tensed up, he frowned and slid his arms around his waist, resting his chin on his shoulder.*

... you're a really bad liar, Shou-chan.

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

I'm not lying. I don't like them. Something about them bothers me.

*And he wasn't lying this time. He didn't like them. He was just omitting that he knew why he didn't. He shrugged a bit and tried to pull out of his grasp* It isn't a big deal.

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

.... fine.

*Since he wouldn't share what the problem was, he'd let him be. Byakuran released Shouichi and turned away, going over to his dresser where he changed into some lightweight street clothes.*