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"Kazuma, we need to talk"
It has been long enough, Ryuunosuke decided. It simply needed to be addressed.
"About what exactly?" his best friend asked although barely looking up from the thick law textbook he's been absorbing for the last few hours. It was like he was glued to that thing.
After his hectic trial a few days ago, Ryuunosuke's thoughts had been preoccupied with one single question that nagged at his mind to be asked. Honestly he should have asked it long ago but only now is he finally doing it.
"Why do you say such weird things to me?"
Kazuma stared at him.
"I beg your pardon?"
"Why do you say such-! suggestive things?! in public at that!" Ryuunosuke watched his partner slowly blink as if processing the question. Surely he hasn't forgotten? right?
He observed as Kazuma's face shifted from confusion to amusement. He looked as if holding back from bursting into laughter in the middle of the university library.
"Partner... do you even hear the words that are coming out of your mouth?" He asked with the most shit eating grin that Ryuunosuke wishes he could wipe off his handsome face. (With his mouth, on Kazuma's mouth, but let's not get into that shall we?)
Ryuunosuke lightly smacked the table in exasperation. "Of course I do! The problem is I don't know why you do it, so it'd do you well to tell me"
Kazuma just continued on chuckling to himself "Oh you haven't noticed yet, huh?" He shut his book and stood up "Well you'll just have to use those acute observational skills of yours to find out"
"Because you certainly are cute" he whispered into Ryuunosuke's ear then promptly walked out of the library.
Although his face felt hot, Ryuunosuke froze up. There he goes again! That bastard and his tantalizing words! It was a wonder to Ryuunosuke how he was so confident and cool but yet…
Did his face seem a little red?
—-----
It has been 2 days since he confronted Kazuma and Ryuunosuke Naruhodou has decided that he would try to beat his best friend at his own game.
It wouldn't be a simple job but he wont stop at nothing to see him blushing and flustered (for revenge's sake and NOT just because he wanted to see what embarrassed Kazuma would look like)
After classes ended, he walked around the Law Department building to find Kazuma. It'd been a while since they went out to eat together, Kazuma was always busy studying after all.
Thankfully he didn't need to look long, after a few minutes he spotted the man sporting a bright red hachimaki.
"Kazuma!" He called out to him. The other man turned his head towards Ryuunosuke and made a beeline straight for him. "Did you need something, Ryuunosuke?" he asked.
Ryuunosuke took a breath to calm his nerves, here goes nothing! "Are you busy at the moment? I would like to invite you out to eat with me. Like a date"
Kazuma stumbled backwards a bit, clearly startled by his friend's sudden boldness and crossed his arms "A-a date, you say? I suppose I don't have anything going on at the moment."
"Great! If it's okay with you, I'll pick you up at your dorm at around… 5 o' clock? I think." Kazuma nodded, "That's fine with me. I'll see you later, partner!"
As Kazuma rushed off, Ryuunosuke internally cheered. He did it! He asked him out! On a date!
On a date…
On a date.
Was that even something normal friends would do? He assumed not. Well they were not exactly 'normal friends' (They were partners!) But..Kazuma agreed to it. Does that mean he wanted to go on a date with him?
Oh gosh, He would just have to wait to find out.
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As promised, Ryuunosuke met Kazuma outside his dorm room. He was already waiting outside for him when Ryuunosuke arrived.
"There you are, shall we get going?" Kazuma said, tying his signature hachimaki around his forehead. His hair seemed damp, perhaps he just got out of the shower?
"Yes, I did only just shower. I had some reports I forgot to finish up"
"O-oh I see," How could Kazuma predict what he was thinking constantly eludes him. "Well you um, smell nice."
"Why thank you, it was the soap you got me for my birthday, '' Kazuma smirked. Ryuunosuke cast his eyes away from him. He used it, huh.. "Well anyways! As you said, let's get going!"
Ryuunosuke grabbed his hand and led him along to their destination. It's warm, he mentally noted. Kazuma didn't seem swayed towards the gesture and even slightly tightened his grip on the other.
"So where are we headed?" he broke the silence. Ryuunosuke turned slightly to face him. Kazuma had a soft expression on his face, he liked it. "It's just a new place my friend told me about, I heard they sell the most delicious gyudon in town!"
"Sounds good, I look forward to it," Kazuma smiled. Ryuunosuke's face heated up, Oh how he wished to tell his friend how beautiful he looked.
"Um, Ryuunosuke? You're staring pretty hard at me there"
Ryuunosuke snapped out of his trance like state, he needed to get a grip, he was the one who was supposed to be making Kazuma swoon! not the other way around! "I'm sorry, partner. Your smile was just so captivating to me"
Ack, he went and said it.
But Ryuunosuke swears, he saw Kazuma's face redden up before he turned away coyly.
Before he managed to say anything, The two arrived at their destination.
"Well let's go in then, partner" Kazuma then dragged him into the restaurant. Who knew, Kazuma Asougi could be shy sometimes.
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They were seated next to each other. Once their food arrived, Ryuunosuke decided he wanted to see more of the Kazuma he saw earlier.
Kazuma had ordered the gyudon while Ryuunosuke ordered some ramen. "This is delicious! You should try some, partner!" He said, offering some to Kazuma who, of course couldn't refuse (food is food after all)
Ryuunosuke internally smirked. "Alright then, say ahhh" Kazuma looked startled for a second but leaned over and instinctively closed his eyes as Ryuunosuke fed him.
How cute
"Jeez what has gotten into you, Ryuunosuke.. calling me of all people cute out of nowhere…" Kazuma glanced away, face almost as red as his hachimaki.
"Ah, Did I say that out loud?" Ryuunosuke asked himself sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his neck. He really does need to learn to keep his thoughts to himself.
Wait! But this is what he's been trying to do all evening!
Ryuunosuke chuckled, "I'm sorry, partner. I just wanted to be the one to catch you off guard for once" Kazuma turned back to face him "Well you certainly caught me off guard alright! To think the man I like would invite me out on a date…"
…
…
"What?"
"What."
Ryuunosuke couldn't have misheard him, right?
"Oh fuck. I said that out loud didnt Ii." Kazuma's face went from being as white as a sheet to a deep red in under a few seconds "I'm so sorry, Ryuunosuke this must be weird for you i'm sure but I can expl-"
Before he could finish his sentence, Ryuunosuke kissed him.
Kazuma's eyes widened but then fluttered close, and deepened the kiss, pulling them closer.
Time seemed to come to a halt. Ryuunosuke could hear his heartbeat quicken. The only thing he could think about was the subtle taste of the ramen they just had and how soft Kazuma's lips were against his own.
It was like a dream come true.
They eventually pulled apart. Both their faces were red from breathlessness.
"I.. Like you too, Kazuma. I love you, even"
Kazuma smiled and let out a breath he didn't even know he was holding "I love you too, partner. I've been working up the courage to confess to you for so long, it feels so good to finally get it off my chest."
"Is that why you keep flirting with me? i thought you just did it to mess with me" Ryuunosuke asked, still trying to process what he just did. "Hmm, well let's say it was a bit of both, shall we?" Kazuma winked at him
"You jerk!" Ryuunosuke lightly punched Kazuma in the shoulder as they both burst out laughing. "But I'm your jerk now aren't I?" Kazuma said in his usual flirty attitude. Ryuunosuke could only roll his eyes.
"I suppose you are."