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Before Ryunosuke's first trial there was Kazuma helping him study the law at their university, below the cherry blossom tree they shared the same law book as they reviewed over and over to prepare for the test that was going to happen at the next period.
"Focus, Ryunosuke." Kazuma turned to look at him, his glare exasperated, the tails of his head wrap billowing wildly even if there seemed to be no wind. But Ryunosuke couldn't focus at all, all he could think of was the bomb dropped on him. Kazuma was leaving for Great Britain soon. Don't get him wrong, he was happy for his friend, Kazuma was going to be a great defense attorney, the best he believes so, and he's glad the teachers and Britain also saw his grand potential. But Kazuma was also his best friend. His--
"Partner, you there?" Ryunosuke shook his head before slapping his palms against his cheeks, Kazuma eyed the action startled.
"It's nothing to worry about." He smiled tightly, his shoulders rising to his ears.
"Hmm." Kazuma eyed Ryunosuke searchingly before putting aside the book they were reading on the bench. He scuttled closer.
"What is it really? I know you, you're worried about something. You get that distant look in your eyes everytime you look at me." Ryunosuke averted his eyes, lowering his shoulders, he stared at the katana sheathed at the boys lap, following the design of the threads on the handle.
"It's just…" He sighed and looked at Asogi's eyes, still focused on him, warm pools of a silvery brown. He never saw any eyes like his. His breath catched in his throat for a second and he had to look away again. "You're leaving soon, overseas!" A short gritty laugh sounded from him, as he eyed his friend, sight darting quickly but he did not dare to look him in the eye. "I'm so happy for you, I really am. But… I'll miss you." He felt warmth behind his eyes and he cleaned his throat quickly, "Am missing you, even now."
The watering in his eyes threatened to spill and he breathed deeply to try to hold it in, as he did, Kazuma's hands reached for his face pulling him gently to look at him, he expected Kazuma to laugh and tell him he was a crybaby, what he didn't expect was how intensely the other boy was looking at him, like he said something precious. Kazuma smiled and his thumb caressed the side of his face leaving Ryunosuke's heart thumping, Kazuma is beautiful. So beautiful, he was sure his mouth was gaping open right now in awe of him.
"I'm still here, Ryunosuke." Warmth filled him to his lungs and he felt like a weight dropped from his chest right then, he felt lighter "Yeah…" he said airily, his hands went to grasp the sleeves of Kazuma's, he slowly reached his hands and pressed them between his, feeling him. "You're here." He closed his eyes and rest his cheek on the boy's hand, leaning against it. Right now there was only Kazuma, right in front of him and nothing would take him away.
Kazuma leant forward and gently pressed his lips to his own, he was so warm, Ryunosuke immediately brought his hands to the boy's face, holding him close, he gasped, eyes still shut and he felt the tip of Kazuma's nose nuzzle against his, the fluttering in his chest made him feel so alive, Kazuma was there with him, kissing him. He itched to kiss him again and so he did, bringing them closer and slotting their lips against each other again and again until the fierce lip lock became lazy and soft just feeling this new found intimacy between them.
He slowly opened his eyes to find Kazuma doing the same, the heated, tender gaze he found had his heart galloping in his chest all over again.
And then the university bell sounded, announcing the beginning of the test, Ryunosuke's eyes went wide as saucers and he jumped off the seat, Kazuma laughed wholeheartedly.
For now they had a test to take.