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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*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.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*He sighed and leaned in the doorway, though he averted his eyes and fast when he saw him changing* Byakuran-san, that's literally all it is. Usually I don't let illogical things get to me and I don't have any good reason for disliking those flowers, so it really isn't an issue.

... are you really going to go out now?

*Damnit, he should have just let it be...*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

If you keep lying to me, yes.

I'm not stupid, you know. I know why they're bothering you.

*Situated his clothing and turned around, going back to the door where Shouichi was standig, a hand on his hip.*

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*He gave him a long measured look as he quickly figured out what his options were. Mm, maybe tonight had him making lots of bad choices...

He sighed and glanced away briefly before looking back to him, meeting lavender eyes when he spoke quietly*

Kikyou. I thought it was just a dream of a parallel world that upset you, but then there are those here.

That's all. It's still ridiculous and I feel like a jerk now. *And he fidgeted with the hem of his t-shirt again, dropping his gaze again*

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

*Byakuran stared at Shouichi for a long, long moment... then, he cupped Shouichi's face in his hand and leaned in, kissing him firmly, lingering for a few seconds. When he felt satisfied, he just barely pulled away and gazed down into Shouichi's green eyes.*

Kikyo-chan has nothing to do with us. He's a man from another world.

All you need to worry about is you and me and being happy here together.

Do you understand?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*Shouichi's eyes flew open wide in surprise when he was kissed in response to that. Slowly they fell shut again until Byakuran pulled away. Only then did the flutter back open again to meet that gaze.*

... I told you it was illogical and stupid.

*He sighed quietly and glanced to the side* ... are you still leaving then?

[1000marshmellos.livejournal.com]

*Sifting his fingers through Shouichi's hair, he appeared to think it over for a moment...

He leaned in and kissed him again, arms winding around his waist.*

Are you going to sulk about my flowers still?

[sole-choice.livejournal.com]

*He hadn't been expecting that first kiss, nor this one*

I... n-no. I told you it was no big deal, I meant that. I knew it wasn't fair in the first place, but you wanted me to tell you anyway.

*He felt like a horrible person for the next part, but hid it down deep* Don't go. Tonight was nice and I don't want you to just leave because I was an idiot.