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Toto pouts as he overhears Ron complimenting Elmer on how he perfectly fits into being a detective’s consultant. Ron notices the short man beside him sulking, he was surprised by the expression his partner was making. He has never seen this side of Toto, is he somehow jealous? But it can’t be. Toto is not the type to get all jealous just by a compliment? Is he? But even so this thought somehow made Ron a little excited.
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“Why?” Ron suddenly asked out of the blue when they’re both now alone with just each other, “You think I’ll replace Officer Isshiki with someone who’s smarter and greater than him?” he teasingly told like he could read what the pouting lad was thinking.
“Huh-?!” Toto doesn’t mind indirectly or directly being called an idiot but how did Ron knew what Toto was thinking?!
He paused for awhile. Then he murmured, “I mean… wouldn’t you..?” Silver eyes averting the gaze from those beauteous ocean blue irids. Ron guessed right then.
The tall man snorted making the brunette feeling taken aback, “W-what’s so funny..?” the short man demanded, cheeks began to paint rose.
Ron pinched those hamster-like cheeks as a reply. “I won’t, Toto” Ron assured with such a soft tone, “You’re-” he paused for awhile. Words stuck behind his throat. He too, began to flush. “I…” He continued, stuttering. “Just… just know that Im the most happy whenever you’re around… with me. And I will never replace you Toto… because I-” Ron abruptly stops himself from saying those three words, no it is still too early, he thought while his face grew to an even brighter red.
That- that was close.
Ron looked at Toto to see if he somehow noticed and was met by glittering silver eyes, fireworks began blooming around them as those silver irids gaze deeply into his, pupils dilated, Toto’s cheeks going from a rose tone to blushing red after hearing those words.
Ron was… enchanted. So beautiful. He never knew someone could have this kind of charm that could outwit his. It was captivating to the point that he wants to press his lips against Toto’s.
He brings in the short one close for a hug instead, his right palm supporting on toto’s back head. “Besides,” he chuckled. “I prefer idiots like you as a partner.” He gave Toto’s forehead a peck and continued, “To be specific, the pure idiot, Totomaru Isshiki.”
Toto giggled. “Then I’m happy to be that idiot.” Toto said while he snuggled himself into Ron’s hug.