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so like... late office hours, nahyuta's visiting, he and simon aren't really friends yet, but simon's phone starts ringing.
so he picks it up and starts to speak but he's interrupted and uh oh just got called by nahyuta so he's about to hang up but nahyuta sounds... scared?
'l-look, prosecutor blackquill, i know we definitely aren't on good terms, and I'm sorry to ask this of you, but you and chief prosecutor edgeworth are the only people in the offices and i-i just can't go into the basement alone. I'm sorry, i know it-it's stupid but-'
simon's really confused, because this came out of nowhere, and he really doesn't know how to react, but he isn't just going to taunt the guy when his voice is shaking
'you need for me to go with you? I'm in the middle of a case, but i can take a break from it if you're frightened'
nahyuta's a bit embarrassed, because he feels like a child, but simon... he's actually starting to sound concerned, but nahyuta just chalks it up to his ears playing tricks on him. still, he responds
'y-yes, thank you. I'm sorry to interrupt your focus-'
'cease your apologies, sad monk. it just so happens that i have to retrieve some items from the basement as well, so this little trip can benefit both of us. there is nothing to feel sorry for.'
and nahyuta just kinda goes with it because he's getting what he wants, but he's surprised at how easy it was to get simon to go with him. and, was simon just comforting him?
'oh, thanks, prosecutor blackquill. i'll meet you outside of your office in a couple of minutes.'
'alright.'
so yuta knocks on simon's door a few minutes later and they're off to the basement of the offices. idk what they'd have down there, just pretend that i know what I'm doing
things are fine until they actually get to the basement, and nahyuta thanks the holy mother that simon didn't pry into his fear of going down alone. 'i guess he isn't insufferable when he wants to be...'
when they get into the basement, simon takes notice of how nahyuta *immediately* shrunk into himself. like, he hunches over, his hands are clasped in front of him, he even inches closer to simon, which almost thoroughly takes him off guard when he notices
the basement is also pretty well lit, so simon knows that a fear of the dark isn't what's causing yuta to be so timid, so what is it? he doesn't want to ask, but he can't deny how much he wants to know. 'why do i care so much? it isn't like I'm concerned about nahyuta of all people...'
they both hear a sound, most likely caused by a mouse, but nahyuta's head whips around so fast that simon worries that he's hurt it so something's definitely up. as they resume walking, simon almost puts his arm around nahyuta, but he pulls back once he realizes what he's doing
yuta tries to walk as fast as he can, but his feet drag so much that simon has to slow down, and that's when he finally says something
'sahdmadhi?' simon halts, and nahyuta does the same. his gaze is still fixed on the ground ahead of him, though, so simon puts a hand on his back to try and fully grasp his attention.
'wh-what is it, blackquill?' the two make eye contact and fuck nahyuta looks terrified. his eyes are wide open, he physically looks smaller, and he's shaking like a leaf. simon tries to voice his concerns, but he has difficulty finding a way to say them, especially with how nahyuta looks ready to bolt back to the elevator. he eventually settles for something that hopefully won't make him feel like a fool afterwards
'are you cold?' yuta's face twitches with confusion, and he gears up to deflect the question, but then simon's shrugging off his jinbaori and he goes silent
the jacket is thrown over his shoulders, and oh boy it's so warm, nahyuta has to stop himself from gasping.
'the files aren't far from here, we'll be well on our way within five minutes. is that alright, or should i walk you back? i could get both of our files if you need me to-'
'n-no, I'm fine! i-i'll be fine for a few minutes.' simon looks at him skeptically, but he turns and starts walking again, so nahyuta follows. simon's hand finds its way to yuta's back again, and maybe going into a basement accompanied only by your rival (???) and his very warm jinbaori wasn't such a bad idea in the first place
eventually, the two get the files, and they're back at the elevator. simon's hand is still on nahyuta's back. they step into the elevator and yuta pressed the button, juuuussstt to make sure that the hand never left. it's not gay if you're touch starved, i promise
nahyuta turns to simon to thank him and when did they get so close what the fuck. ok, maybe it's a little gay, even if you're touch starved, because suddenly their faces are very warm and their pulses are racing, for whatever reason. nahyuta tries to bypass the awkwardness by looking away, but he eventually looks back into those pretty, gre- wait fuck are they blue?- eyes.
'thank you, simon. i wasn't expecting for you to be so.. compassionate. i do not have very good memories when it comes to basements, so this means a lot to me.' openness? we're being open all of a sudden? sounds fun, I'm in.
'of course, nahyuta. as if i would deny your request when you sounded so terrified. believe it or not, there is still a heart beating in this chest of mine, and it isn't as icy as you would like to think.'
nahyuta lets out a light chuckle and fuck this is definitely gay. he sounds like actual heaven and they're leaning way too much on each other, considering that their last major interaction was fucking turnabout storyteller what the fuck.
the two eventually reach their floor and they unfortunately have to part ways. they step out and they just kinda look at each other, with this almost mutual sort of wavelength passing between them, communicating some sort of understanding.
'thank you again, simon. i must say, this experience turned out to be rather... pleasant, especially in regard to my own expectations.'
'the same applies to me, nahyuta. i must say, I'm almost looking forward to our next interaction already.' simon only realizes how home of sexual that sounds when nahyuta's face heats up.
'i can say the same. i guess i'll... see you soon.' nahyuta's voice hints at a little sorrow as he speaks, but there's also a shy hint of hopefulness that makes simon's heart swell.
'yeah. goodbye, nahyuta.'
'goodbye, simon.'
then hand leaves, and the two part ways
it's only until the two get back to their respective offices that they notice. nahyuta's still wearing simon's jinbaori.
'i guess 'soon' really means soon, huh...'