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Takemichi was chilling around in his room, actually trying to study since the exam was coming up and Hina promised him they’ll go on a date immediately if Takemichi got decent results.
That was a way to make Takemichi work harder.
He was flipping through his books when a photo slipped out from between the pages, instantly grabbing Takemichi’s attention.
When he had grabbed and took a closer look, he knew immediately it was a picture of Baji, Chifuyu and him, taken while Baji was in the hospital.
After the Valhalla incident, no one thankfully died because someone had actually managed to call the ambulance on time.
Since the ambulance arrived, the fight was put into a halt.
Due to Baji almost dying, Kazutora finally realised his wrong ways and apologised to Mikey and Toman itself.
Now, Toman was no more, as Mikey had disbanded it since he thought it was for the best.
Takemichi couldn’t help but agree.
Takemichi chuckled when he remembered Chifuyu’s crying face as he hugged Baji as if the male would disappear if he let go.
Takemichi really felt like a third wheeler at the time.
Seeing Baji’s hand in Chifuyu’s hair and his bright grin in the picture, Takemichi had never felt so relieved that someone had called the ambulance.
If no one didn’t… Baji would’ve…
“Snapped out of it!” Takemichi groaned, slapping his own cheeks and shaking his head.
Takemichi focused on Chifuyu’s expression instead, knowing full well that look had a deeper meaning.
Chifuyu was not even looking at the camera, his eyes were trained on Baji’s side profile and had this huge simp look on his face.
With that, Takemichi decided to finally go to bed, deciding he should end his day while he’s feeling great.
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Takemichi did fall asleep peacefully.
Though the next day didn’t start as peacefully at all.
Now that he thought of it through, he realised that Chifuyu hasn’t even told him anything about Baji’s relationship with him.
As far as Takemichi remembered, he was Chifuyu’s best friend so he should know this stuff, right?
Takemichi decided he’ll confide in Chifuyu at school.
Upon reaching school, he was not surprised to see Chifuyu’s seat empty, knowing full well the other was probably hanging out with Baji at the rooftop.
Placing his bag on his desk, Takemichi then made his way upstairs, about to surprise the other two when he stopped.
On the other side of the door, Takemichi silently peeked from behind the doors, immediately realising Chifuyu was taking a nap on Baji’s shoulder.
One of Baji’s hands was scrolling through his phone while his other hand was on top of Chifuyu’s head, playing with Chifuyu’s hair.
Takemichi decided to not disturb the two, realising that maybe Chifuyu didn’t tell him because it was obvious the two were dating.
“Obviously. Chifuyu would never keep anything from you.” Takemichi whispered to himself, whistling and silently wishing the best for the other two.
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“THE TWO OF YOU AREN’T DATING?!” Takemichi asked, eyes bulging as he watched Chifuyu laughing as if what Takemichi had said was ridiculous.
Obviously Chifuyu’s wrong because what Takemichi had said was anything but ridiculous.
A few weeks had passed since Takemichi had assumed Chifuyu and Baji were dating. When Takemichi decided he should confront Chifuyu about it, Chifuyu only bursted out laughing and said Takemichi was joking.
Takemichi swore his life’s a lie.
“No! We’re not dating! What gave you the idea?!” Chifuyu had said, still laughing.
Takemichi never felt so betrayed in his whole life-
“Uhh literally every second I’m around you two literally gave me the idea!” Takemichi said, watching Chifuyu’s every reaction.
“Pfft- god Takemichi I know you got a girlfriend but that didn’t mean you could know if two people are dating just by watching them-” Chifuyu had struggled to say before continuing on laughing.
Well, I’m pretty sure even single people can see how in love the both of you are-
“What’s the joke here? I could hear Chifuyu laughing from miles away!” Baji had called out when he reached the other two.
Takemichi felt like going seven feet under-
“Ta-Takemitchy said B-Baji-san and I are dating-” was the only thing Chifuyu said before he bursted out laughing all over again.
Baji hummed, his face unreadable as his eyes were set on Takemichi.
Takemichi felt like he actually hit on a nerve.
By the time Baji had snapped out of whatever thought he had, Chifuyu was holding one of Baji’s shoulders with one hand, still laughing.
“Wait- I just- need to breathe-” Chifuyu had said after his laugh had finally toned down, practically leaning against Baji.
Takemichi still couldn’t believe he was wrong-
“Oi. Fuyu.” Baji suddenly said, his face turned to Chifuyu’s.
Chifuyu had turned his head eagerly, was about to say the usual ‘yes, Baji-san’ when he realised their faces were really close.
What is this? A shoujo manga?
“Takemitchy’s probably speaking from experience, no?” Baji had asked, an amused smile on his lips as he watched Chifuyu being confused as to why his heart was beating so fast yet so slow all of a sudden.
“Uhh… I guess…?” Chifuyu trailed off randomly, his cheeks turning red before he finally created some distance between Baji and him, staring at his sweater paws because suddenly they were so interesting-
When Takemichi saw the glint of amusement in Baji’s eyes and the teasing grin on his lips, Takemichi knew Chifuyu might gonna have a hard time for a while.
“Well, in that case…” Baji murmured, turning Chifuyu’s face to meet his.
Chifuyu looked like he just had an existential crisis and was now finally realising whatever he had realised.
He was literally red all over.
Even his ears-
Okay Takemichi might have felt a little bad for the consequences but at least they’re gonna get together later-
“If you agree Takemitchy’s speaking from experience, we should be dating, right?” Baji had inquired, his eyes literally sparkling in amusement probably at seeing a new side of Chifuyu.
Okay Takemichi felt really bad right now-
“Then we’re dating then!” Baji had literally announced.
Okay okay maybe Takemichi reallyyy felt guilty right now-
Chifuyu was literally combusting-
“Then how about we go on a date? Hmm today’s a Saturday. Oh wait- am free tonight! You’re free right? We planned to go meet Mikey but nah I wanna have a date tonight. It’s a date, right? Okay okay cool. I’ll see you tonight.” Baji literally suggested and agreed on Chifuyu’s behalf.
Oh gosh what have I done-
“Oh. And Takemitchy?”
Takemichi’s gonna cry-
“Don’t tag along or even think about spying.” Baji deadpanned, eyes narrowing at Takemitchi.
Once Baji knew Takemichi wouldn’t tag along nor spy, Baji turned to Chifuyu and grinned,
“I would’ve given you at least a kiss on the cheek, but I prefer we have our first date before anything. So bye for now, Fuyu.”
With that bold claim, he left, not doing anything for the damage he caused to Chifuyu.
Chifuyu stayed silent, his head probably filled with all sorts of thoughts.
After a while of Takemichi struggling to think of what to say to his now not single best friend, Chifuyu finally said,
“Na… Takemitchy.”
“…y-yeah?”
“… you’ve got to help me through this.” Chifuyu groaned, covering his face and finally, finally, he broke down and started rambling.
“Whyismyheartpoundingsofast?AmprettysureIdidn’tlikeBaji-sanlikethatbutwhenBaji-sansaidwe’redatingIfeltsohappy?GodamsoconfusedwhatshouldIdo?WhatifBaji-sanwasjustjoking?He’sjustjoking,right?Thoughtifhe’sjokingthen-”
“Woah Chifuyu calm down am sorry but please slow down-”
“If he’s joking… then…” Chifuyu trailed off, an unreadable expression on his face.
Takemichi really felt horrible for dropping the bomb like that-
“…then I don’t wanna do this…’date’…” Chifuyu murmured.
Takemichi’s lips formed a tight line in concern, thinking of how to properly respond to Chifuyu’s thoughts.
“Well, how about you go on the date, act as bros would, then by the end of the date, tell him you don’t like him!” Takemichi suggested, feeling proud of his brilliant idea.
Chifuyu visibly lighted up before he slumped again.
“…but I actually like Baji-san…” Chifuyu whispered.
Takemichi hummed in thought.
“Then… how about just asking him directly if he likes you or not?” Takemichi suggested.
Chifuyu looked baffled at first, thinking the option was ridiculous.
Though Takemichi knew that would be the only option by the end of the day.
“…I guess I had no choice then.” Chifuyu groaned, sighing.
After talking about what Chifuyu should and should not do, they finally went home, Takemichi to pray for Chifuyu’s date and Chifuyu to get ready for the date.
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Chifuyu’s a mess.
He suddenly felt very aware of whatever he’s doing.
Takemichi told him to act like usual but-
He just realised how unusual his usual was!
First off, Chifuyu always puts Baji first before literally everything. Second of all, Chifuyu always tried his best for Baji. He’ll always try to make the best conversation, the best peyong yakisoba, be the best vice captain, be the best listener, look the best, and even sleep the best!
Well, the last one didn’t always work because Chifuyu always woke up with messy bed hair because he’s a human after all.
Third and lastly, he didn’t actually realise it until he realised he liked Baji, was that he always talked or thought of Baji anywhere he went!
“Oh! A stray cat! Baji-san will definitely like that one!”
“Baji-san would look way better in that jacket rather than that model.”
“If Baji-San’s an actor, he’ll put all those other action actors broke because Baji-san got the look and the strength!”
“His hair’s smooth, sure. But have you seen Baji-san’s hair? It looked smooth and felt smooth! It smells nice too!”
“Baji-san would look epic riding that bike!”
Worst of all, Baji was there to hear everything-
“Hmm… that’s definitely a cute one. Let’s bring it back to my house.”
“That jacket does look sick though.”
“The look and strength? Fuyu, those action stuff is planned. Not my taste. I like doing what I want. Thanks for the compliment though.”
“Is that your way of saying you want to play with my hair again?”
“Wanna ride that bike with me, then?”
Chifuyu felt like dying when he was reminded of him literally simping right in front of Baji-
“Get over it, Chifuyu!” Chifuyu scolded himself, distracting himself by thinking what if this was just a hangout with Takemichi.
It was a success.
Until Baji was standing in front of him and he started feeling a little too aware of himself again.
I just got prepared how I would when I went to see Takemitchy though I kinda regret that now because I really wanna look at least okay in front of Baji-san but I don’t know what’s he thinking because he kept on staring at me for the past minute-
“You look different tonight.” Baji finally broke the silence, suddenly getting into Chifuyu’s space and ruffling Chifuyu’s hair.
“You usually comb your hair before meeting me.” Baji hummed, taking his hand from Chifuyu’s head before an amused smile played on his lips.
“Feeling a bit too nervous, hm?” Baji teased, grinning and his fangs were showing and-
Chifuyu felt himself heated up because how come Baji could look so handsome just by showing his fangs-
“Uhh… I… uhh… kind of?” Chifuyu stammered, scratching the back of his head and averting his gaze from Baji.
His heart really couldn’t handle this-
“Hmm… this is weird.” Baji suddenly said, tone unreadable.
“What is weird, Baji-san?” Chifuyu had asked, the thought of Baji not feeling well made Chifuyu forget whatever he was thinking instantly.
With Chifuyu’s eyes finally on him, Baji grinned.
“You look cute, Chifuyu. Now, return the gesture.” Baji had teased- literally ordered.
Chifuyu felt his tongue tied.
“Usually, right when you see me, you’ll gush about me looking cool and all that! What changed, Chifuyu?” Baji asked, playing innocent.
Baji actually looked super handsome but Chifuyu’s too embarrassed to say anything-
“Y-you look gr-great, Baji-san…” Chifuyu sputtered, closing his eyes to cope with his second hand embarrassment.
Baji stared for a few seconds before chuckling, ruffling Chfuyu’s hair.
“Thanks, Fuyu.” Baji thanked before urging Chifuyu to follow him.
“We’ll ride on my bike! It’s a new one by the way. Remember the bike you said I would look sick riding? That one.” Baji said once they reached the said bike.
Chifuyu felt like combusting.
Plan act-like-bros-would-do failed right from the start-
“The- the bike didn't have a back seat though?” Chifuyu stammered.
Baji’s mischievous grin itself had already given Chifuyu an answer.
“That’s why you have to hold onto me!”
Baji was having too much fun teasing Chifuyu.
“Besides…
…you’ve told me you always wanted to do that fav scene of yours from that one shoujo manga. Isn’t it the one with the bike scene?” Baji said.
Chifuyu expected Baji to have a teasing grin on his lips.
Though when he looked at Baji and their eyes met, Chifuyu felt his heart warmed because Baji had this genuine smile on his face.
“I really want you to experience that fav scene of yours with me.” Baji had said, sincere and wow Chifuyu never felt his heart beat so loud-
“O,okay…” Chifuyu stammered.
Baji grinned at the response, hopping on the motorcycle before patting the back of his seat.
“Hop on.” Baji urged.
Chifuyu hesitated, thinking he wouldn’t survive the ride if he actually rode it.
Before Chifuyu could suggest any other transport, Baji had already grabbed his hand and made him sit.
“It’s midnight already. That scene was at midnight, right? Couldn’t wait any longer.” Baji had murmured.
Baji casually took Chifuyu’s arms and wrapped them around his waist, the blonde blushing profusely while Baji acted nonchalant.
“Hang on tight.” Baji grinned, and that was the only warning Chifuyu got before Baji started going down the road at a high speed, though slow enough for them to not go into an accident.
“Ya know, Chifuyu.” Baji shouted over the sound of engines.
“Y-yes, Baji-san?” Chifuyu had to raise his voice to make sure the other could hear him.
“I didn’t even tell when the date was, yet you know I meant midnight! How did you guess that?” Baji asked, slowing down when they almost reached a bridge.
“I-It’s just you. You would definitely have a date at midnight since you didn’t want anyone to disturb you.” Chifuyu explained, tightening his arms around Baji’s waist because when else would he get to do this?
“Hm.. you do understand me the best, Chifuyu.” Baji nodded, finally stopping the ride and getting off, offering a hand to Chifuyu.
Chifuyu accepted the hand without really thinking much about it.
As soon as Chifuyu had safely stood on the ground, Baji suddenly pulled him, causing him to stumble into Baji.
“B-Baji-san? What’s wrong-” Chifuyu had asked, worried if his captain was not feeling well.
That worry disappeared when his eyes met Baji’s.
“You acted exactly like the girl in that shoujo manga did.” Baji stated, fangs showing as he grinned.
Too close-
“Well then, we still have that other scene on the bridge to experience!” Baji said, letting go of Chifuyu and walking away towards the bridge.
Chifuyu didn’t even remember telling Baji about that one.
“You rambled about it once after watching a movie with a similar plot.” Baji said, answering Chifuyu’s question.
Chifuyu really couldn’t stop his heart from skipping a beat because Baji’s really a cool and understanding guy.
Attractive too-
Chifuyu decided to worry about what-if-he-said-something-stupid-to-Baji-and-Baji-remembered later.
That was for future him to deal with.
Chifuyu, like he usually would, followed Baji.
Once at the center of the bridge, Chifuyu gaped in awe because midnight really was the best time to marvel at the night sky.
“Pretty, isn’t it?” Baji had said, leaning against the railing of the bridge.
He looked really handsome like that.
Chifuyu walked to Baji’s side, opting to also lean against the railing.
“Yeah.” Chifuyu agreed, his eyes still on the night sky.
Chifuyu’s attention was taken away when he could feel an intense stare on his side profile.
“Is there something on my face, Baji-san?” Chifuyu asked, turning to Baji to distract himself from thinking of ‘Baji-san-was-staring-at-me’ thoughts.
“Nothing bad, really.” Baji murmured, eyes glinting in mischief before he cupped Chifuyu’s cheek in one hand, caressing it with his thumb.
“Your skin’s just smooth. Am amazed, honestly. And it’s actually so soft. I knew it’ll be soft but it still surprised me.” Baji murmured, eyes trained on Chifuyu’s face.
With Baji’s intense stare on him, he really couldn’t remember what happened in the bridge scene.
After what felt like years, Baji finally let go of Chifuyu, turning to gaze at the sky.
“You told me that by the end of the bridge scene, the two characters shared a kiss and ended up together.” Baji said, almost whispering.
Oh…
Chifuyu felt like fainting-
“Would you like to experience that with me?” Baji asked, a smile on his lips.
Chifuyu’s words were stuck in his throat, so he nodded.
Baji laughed, standing in front of Chifuyu, wrapping an arm around Chifuyu’s waist and a hand on Chifuyu’s chin, tilting the blonde’s face to meet his.
“I would prefer to hear your voice agreeing, Fuyu.” Baji whispered, his breath ghosting Chifuyu’s.
Chifuyu decided he’ll rest in peace after the kiss.
“I-I would l-like to ex-experience it wi-with you, Baji-san.” Chifuyu murmured back, his hands on Baji’s chest because seriously what was he supposed to do?! Those shoujo manga he read didn’t come in handy at all-
“Good.” Baji had let out before connecting their lips together.
Chifuyu decided that day that, apparently, this moment was his favourite scene among other shoujo mangas he has read.
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Chifuyu screamed into his pillow.
After the kiss, Baji had a really wide smile on his lips, practically beaming.
It was around 2 in the morning at that time, so he decided to end the date.
Once they were in front of Chifuyu’s place, Baji had simply given Chifuyu a forehead kiss before bidding goodbye, practically skipping in happiness to his apartment.
Chifuyu was glad he had felt sleepy at the time because if he wasn’t, he’ll probably won’t get enough sleep because really Baji just gave him a forehead kiss and that literally will not let him sleep-
Luckily, it’s a Sunday.
He wouldn’t need to see Baji-
“Oi! Fuyu! Lemme in!”
…
Chifuyu jinxed it, didn’t he?
“Coming coming!” Chifuyu scrambled out of his bed, still in his big comfy sweater and boxers, going straight to open the door.
At least the sweater reached his mid thigh?
“Sorry sorry! I was… uhh…. Thinking?” Chifuyu apologised, scratching the back of his head.
Due to the long silence, he looked up, tilting his head in confusion when Baji was looking away.
“You should at least change before letting me in, ya know?” Baji murmured.
It took a minute for Chifuyu to register what Baji had said.
“OH! Uhh okay okay I’ll go and change. Y-you can stay in the living room… or something…” Chifuyu stammered in embarrassment before bolting to his room, leaving the door wide open for Baji.
By the time Chifuyu had changed into something actually decent, it took more time than usual.
Chifuyu told himself he’ll never tell Baji the real reason he took so long.
“What took you so long?”
“ I was busy questioning my life decision on opening the door without actually looking in the mirror.”
Apparently, Chifuyu himself can’t stop himself from telling the truth to Baji.
Chifuyu internally cursed at himself, done with life.
Baji on the other hand was clearly amused with his vice captain’s suffering.
“Hmm… forgiven.” Baji teased, slumping on the sofa he had chosen to sit on while watching tv.
Chifuyu played with his sweater paws, wondering where he should sit when he internally thought ‘fuck it’ and took a seat beside Baji on the couch.
“This is what Chifuyu would do.” Chifuyu convinced himself, feeling proud for not shying away.
Maybe he celebrated too fast because suddenly Baji had placed his head on Chifuyu’s shoulder and Chifuyu ended up tensing and started feeling embarrassed all over again-
“Where’s the damn channel…” Baji mumbled, surfing the channels.
Chifuyu perked up.
“Oh! You mean the cat show one you’ve always watched? About the pet shop?” Chifuyu asked, turning to meet Baji’s eyes only to stop himself because he knew his face would be really close of he turned-
“Yeah yeah that one. You know which channel airs that show?” Baji confirmed.
Chifuyu nodded, taking the remote out of Baji’s hand and as expected, the pet shop show had just started.
Baji instantly lighted up at seeing the show, wrapping an arm around Chifuyu’s shoulder and ruffling the blonde hair.
“You do know me the best!” Baji had grinned, keeping his hand in the blonde’s hair and didn’t move his head from Chifuyu’s shoulder, getting comfortable even.
During the whole show, Chifuyu couldn’t really give decent replies to Baji because Baji’s just too close and Chifuyu felt like dying-
It was honestly not a surprise for Chifuyu when Baji had fallen asleep halfway into the show, as they started talking about the shop’s business instead of the cats.
As the credits rolled in, Chifuyu tried shaking Baji to wake the older one up, but Baji seemed too deep into sleep to wake up.
So Chifuyu waited until he fell asleep on Baji’s shoulder.
Chifuyu concluded that nothing would probably change since Baji acted like usual after their midnight date.
Something in his heart ached, but the joy he felt knowing Baji would still stay by his side completely overpowered that ache.
(Takemichi did come to see the Chifuyu but immediately retreated when he saw Baji’s slippers on Chifuyu’s shoe rack.)
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Hours had passed, yet the two boys didn’t look like they’re rousing awake anytime soon.
Peke J walked into the living room, stared at his owner who had rested his head on Baji’s head.
Peke J stared some more before approaching Baji and clawing at the male’s back.
“What…?” Baji grumbled, nuzzling into Chifuyu’s neck and ignoring Peke J.
Peke J, annoyed, started meowing at the top of his lungs.
“MEOWWWW!” Peke J meowed, a not so obvious smug grin on his face.
He internally cheered when Baji finally left Chifuyu’s side, turning to him with a scowl.
“What do you want, Peke J? Your owner is sleeping…” Baji sighed, carefully laying Chifuyu down on the sofa before giving his full attention to Peke J.
Peke J meowed one last time before urging Baji to follow him.
When he didn’t hear Baji’s steps following his, Peke J internally groaned.
He thought this human was very annoying. For ignoring him and for messing with his owner’s heart and head.
Peke J turned back to look for Baji, immediately finding him crouching and staring at Chifuyu.
What exactly is this human doing this time-
Baji chuckled when Chifuyu said something in his sleep.
“What should I do with you?” Baji asked no one, tucking a strand of Chifuyu’s hair behind his ear.
Peke J sighed.
“MEOW!” Peke J meowed, this time with a higher pitch than before.
Baji glared at Peke J, telling him to ‘shut it’ and finally leaving Chifuyu’s side and to Peke J’s side.
“You’re lucky you're cute.” Baji mumbled, scooping Peke J into his arms and making his way towards Chifuyu’s room to give Peke J his food.
Silently, Peke J thought he didn’t mind if this human ended up with Chifuyu.
Mainly because this human always managed to get Chifuyu into a great mood and that always led to more food for him.
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