none of us are free from sin

[alloutoflove]

At some point I uploaded new icons and botched some of my threads. Oops.
Also listen like 95% of this post is extremely nsfw. Double oops.

Stargazing → It's a nice clear night, and even when you live in a big city, there are places to get away and look at the stars. There's supposed to be a meteor shower tonight; maybe now's the time to make a wish.

Domesticity → Sometimes domesticity is a white picket fence and two kids and a dog; sometimes it's an apartment that's a little shabby but comfortable; sometimes it's just the people you're with.

What The Housekeeper Saw!! → What. What are you doing. Why are you doing it.

Spoiler prompt: There's a game you play sometimes, when you're acting. "Baby, if you love me, please please smile," you say, and the other person replies, "Baby, I love you, but I just can't smile." If you can make them smile, you win. If you don't, they win. And sometimes you don't even know you're playing the game. END PROMPT

Wildcard!! → Just what it says.

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[rockyxiii]

[He lifts a hand to call the waiter over and order. Dammit, he really wants a drink, but alas . . . he'll just have to look forward to it when he's off the diet.]

What makes you think anyone wants to make friends with me either, huh? I'm not that kinda guy.

[There's no pain in saying so. It's just something he takes for granted about himself.]

[alloutoflove]

I did. Munakata-kun did.

[ So take THAT, ]

[rockyxiii]

You're the only ones!

But you're the only ones I care about, so that's fine by me.

[alloutoflove]

[ There is the impulse, briefly, to reach out and nudge his leg with hers, but even if that weren't too forward between two adults in public, she actually has no idea what he might do in response to that. He's always quick to remind her of Kyousuke, but she doesn't actually think Kyousuke would mind.

But she doesn't want to make him awkward again, either, so she just smiles. ]

I don't think it's a bad thing to care about others, but... mm, I also can't say I'd mind having you stay close.

[rockyxiii]

Ah . . . are you getting possessive?

[It's a joke, a joke, but there's a waver in his voice—not of being disturbed, but some genuine curiosity, and his own appraisal of how he feels about that reality if it's not a joke. There's something he tries not to think about too much that's deep-down exciting about the thought of "belonging" to Chisa and Kyousuke.]

[alloutoflove]

[ I won't just give Kyousuke to you, but there's room for you here, if you want it.

Because Kyousuke is Kyousuke and she's loved him forever. Who wouldn't? And she wouldn't let him go easily, not even to Juzo.

And yet.

For a moment she strongly considers saying just that, to see what reaction it would get. It's a joke without being a joke, something she could wave off if he's actually offended.

But if he isn't... well, if he isn't, this certainly isn't a good place for it! For one thing, Kyousuke isn't even here, and for another, the setting has the wrong sort of mood. This is a place for friends being casually friendly, not -- not not anything beyond that.

That doesn't mean she won't smile at him, brightly, or that there's not an edge of actual steel in her voice when she answers. ]

Mm, maybe I just don't trust other people with treating you right, Sakakura-kun.

[rockyxiii]

Is that it?

[He softens again into amusement, though he can't shake the lingering tingle of excitement he'd felt, and still feels, at the vague promise of—of what? There's some tension between them, and he doesn't mind it, maybe even likes it. He just wouldn't have the slightest clue how to act on it.]

I can take care of myself. But I guess if you're that worried about it . . . I don't mind.

[alloutoflove]

It's not just that.

[ But she doesn't elaborate. If he didn't get it, then that just gives her a little more time to figure out just exactly all of what she means by it. Maybe the first thought was impulsive, but it's not one she feels is wrong, either. ]

Don't let your meat overcook, Sakakura-kun.

[rockyxiii]

. . . You're definitely teasing me somehow. I know you.

[Or—something. But he grabs his beef from the grill when she points it out. Whoops.]

[alloutoflove]

Mmmmm, but if I am, it's up to you to figure it out.

[ She says it brightly, even as she lays down a fresh few strips of meat onto the grill. ]

You know I'd never be too mean to you.

[rockyxiii]

Sounds like you want me to figure it out. Was that a clue?

[alloutoflove]

Hmmmm... it just might be!

[ SLIGHT... PANIC MOMENT... it's okay Chisa it's Sakakura-kun he probably won't figure it out because it involves thinking of him as a person who deserves nice things so ???? you have time.

Her smile doesn't waver, though, except maybe a bit of pinching at the corner of her eyes. ]

[rockyxiii]

[Yeah no worries there! He's curious, but there's no way he's going to sit here and guess now, and he knows it, so he won't even try. He'll just linger on it later.]

You know I suck at that. But I'll catch on to you eventually.

[alloutoflove]

Weren't you the one saying I'm sneaky, before? You'll have to think hard about it.

[ She snags a bit of pork belly and makes another small gesture at him with it in her chopsticks. ]

But if you figure it out, I'll reward you properly.

[rockyxiii]

With pork belly?

[She is waving it at him. He's tempted this time to actually be fed by her, and even leans forward a tiny bit, but he doesn't otherwise go for it.

(And if that's not what she means, what does she mean?!)]

[alloutoflove]

Something better!

[ SHE HOPES.

But when he leans forward, she extends her arm obligingly. Only halfway, though; if he wants it, he'll have to lean further. ]

[rockyxiii]

[Is this really okay . . . it flusters him a little, and he glances around first, but what the hell. He leans forward and takes the pork belly between his teeth to eat it.]

[alloutoflove]

[ Oh. Oh, he did it.

Her eyes go a little too wide, which is the most fluster she allows herself before she forces a smile back onto her face. Do not make this awkward, Chisa. ]

S--so! Not bad, right?

[rockyxiii]

[Shit, was that really okay? She's acting like it is, kind of, mostly, but also she just does that a lot! He eats the pork belly (it is good) and clears his throat, avoiding eye contact.]

Y, yeah, it . . . I liked it.

[Then he picks up his chopsticks and grabs a piece of beef to hold out to her. Because if they both do it it's less awkward?! Maybe?! Or maybe it's more, but,]

[alloutoflove]

...ah.

[ Th, the guy isn't supposed to do that?! This isn't how that goes!!

This time her smile actually drops off for a full couple of seconds, wide-eyed in her surprise. Maybe it's good that he's not looking at her, because she's sure staring at him before she copies what he did before -- a quick glance around the room before she leans to take that bite delicately. That's okay, right?! He offered! ]

[rockyxiii]

[SORRY HE IS TOO GAY TO BE AWARE OF WHAT THE GUY ISN'T SUPPOSED TO DO FOR THE GIRL,

He does look back at her as she takes the bite, though. It's fine! No one is watching! This is probably a fine thing friends do.]

—Good?

[alloutoflove]

I!

[ That comes out squeaky, and she has to thump a fist against her chest. Shit. Ow. There's a brief pause as she coughs, which maybe that can explain why her face is so red. ]

Y, yes! That was good! Thank you!

[rockyxiii]

O-oi! Are you okay? You're not choking, are you?

[IS HE GOING TO HAVE TO COME AROUND THE TABLE AND DISLODGE SOMETHING OH NO]

[alloutoflove]

It's fine!

[ That was probably a little too loud, oops. She coughs a few more times before she smiles again, watery-eyed. ]

I-I was just a little surprised, that was a very -- um -- I didn't expect it of you, that's all, Sakakura-kun.

[rockyxiii]

Ah—right. Sorry, Yukizome.

[He's being scolded, right?! He probably wasn't supposed to do that?!]