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Kaiser glanced over to his clock, sighing as he leaned back in his chair. He’d been studying since Isagi went out, which was hours ago by now. He’d told Kaiser that he was just going out with a few friends (he didn’t remember the names, the only one that stuck was Bachira since Isagi mentioned it so often). He had half the guts to call Isagi’s phone to ask where he was considering it was already one in the morning, but ended up letting it be. Surely nothing could happen to him with his friends around, and it’s not like he was a child.
Kaiser stretched before getting up, walking over to the kitchen to warm up some rice and vegetables to eat before getting back to studying, eating in silence as the dim lights of the single bulb above him illuminated just enough to make out the ticking hands of the clock hung on the wall. Quite honestly, Kaiser was tired, but he knew he wouldn’t be able to get to sleep unless he knew Isagi was home.
Kaiser had never really noticed how quiet their shared apartment was until now. Neither of them were the loudest in the world, but Isagi’s presence filled the cold silence. The sound of Isagi showering, cleaning, studying, doing anything… his presence made itself discreetly known wherever he may be, Kaiser had never realized how lively their apartment was until now.
Even dinner felt cold without Isagi, though it was his cooking he was eating (reminds him, he’s on meal duty next..), the two of them would eat in silence while occasionally discussing what was going on in their lives.
Kaiser didn’t feel lonely, no, but the apartment definitely did without Isagi.
He was broken out of his thoughts from the doorbell ringing, he got up from his chair, rushing to the door and opening it without even checking, “Yoichi why are you so la-”
“Michael!” A giggly Isagi slumped onto him, hugging him tightly. Kaiser could smell the alcohol on his breath, sighing as he wrapped an arm around his waist to stabilize him, “Seriously Yoichi you need to be more responsible..” he muttered.
“Yoichi huh? You both must be close then” a voice said teasingly behind Isagi, Kaiser glanced over to the man he hadn’t noticed behind Isagi until now, too caught up in Isagi’s safety. “Ah- very sorry about that. I’m Michael Kaiser, Isagi’s roommate” He said with a sorry smile, “Thank you for taking care of him, I’m assuming you must be Bachira…?”
The man nodded with a smile, “Yep that’s me! It’s no problem to take care of him, too bad he’s such a lightweight though” He snickered, eyeing Isagi who was giggling and mumbling in Kaiser’s embrace, “Sorry If I caused you any worry Kaiser, I’ll get going now-”
“No no come inside, after dragging this moron the entire way you must be tired, it’s late too so you’re probably better staying over, I’m sure Yoichi would’ve wanted that.” Kaiser said with a polite smile, ushering Bachira in. Bachira smiled, “Well if you insist!”
Kaiser let Bachira in and picked up Isagi, pushing the door behind him close with his foot. “I’ll be right back” He said before going over to Isagi’s room, placing him in bed and leaving to get a wet towel to freshen him up before he passed out. He felt Isagi grab onto his sleeve, tugging him back to him, “Why are you leaving Michael?” he said with his words slurred, “Stayyy '' He giggled, pulling Kaiser down closer to him.
Kaiser gulped, Isagi’s hands went to his face, hands against his cheek. “You look cute with your glasses Michael” he said softly, and Kaiser felt his face heat up. Kaiser gasped as Isagi pulled him down, leaning up to press his lips to Kaiser’s. Kaiser stiffened as Isagi kissed him, biting back a whimper when Isagi parted his lips with his tongue, “Y-Yoi- mmph”
Kaiser felt Isagi’s lips move slowly and drunkenly against his own. He could taste the alcohol on his tongue, feel Isagi smile into the kiss, feel Isagi’s palm on his face, and it felt like he was burning. Every movement and touch Isagi gave made heat ignite under his skin, closing his eyes and biting back the sounds of pleasure which krept up his throat. He leaned in deeper, Isagi’s head hitting the pillows as he gasped into the kiss. It made Kaiser’s heart flutter.
(He really shouldn't be enjoying this as much as he is.)
Kaiser pulled away, pupils dilated and panting. Isagi laughed fondly to himself, giving Kaiser a smug grin “You’re so cute Michael” he said as he pulled himself up to Kaiser’s neck, leaving soft kisses on his tattoo. Kaiser swallowed thickly as his face heated, pulling himself away as he realized what they were doing. He quietly muttered he needed to get the wet cloth, getting up as Isagi whined for him to stay with a smile on his face, Kaiser rushing out of the room, face hot as he locked himself in the washroom.
… what the fuck just happened?
Kaiser felt a shiver creep up his spine, face hot as his heart thrummed in his chest. He could think about it later- right now he had to get a wet cloth for Isagi, that’s right. He needed to freshen up Isagi so he could go to bed and not wake up feeling both hungover and dirty. Kaiser got the cloth and walked over to Isagi’s room, sighing in relief to see Isagi sleeping soundly. Isagi would forget this by morning, it was a form of drunken theatrics, nothing would change between them in the morning, and this kiss or whatever it may be wouldn't be relevant.
He calmed himself down, gently wiping Isagi's face and neck before adjusting him into bed, smiling fondly at the resting man. Whatever had happened tonight would remain between him and no one, Isgai would forget and that’d be the end of that.
He put the cloth away and walked over to the living room, seeing Bachira playing a game on his phone, “Sorry it took so long, he was more energetic than usual” Kaiser said apologetically, hearing Bachira snicker, “Yep, I could see it” he said, not giving context to Kaiser’s clear confusion on what he meant by ‘saw’. Kaiser turned his head to the clock, which read almost 1:30 at night. He looked over at Bachira, “You can stay the night in my bed, I’ll sleep on the couch,” he offered, watching Bachira shake his head. “No need prince charming, I’ll be on my merry way to a friends place” He said with a energetic smile despite how late it was, “I do have a few questions for you before I go though german boy” He said, eye’s teasing as he motioned for Kaiser to sit across from him.
“Sure, let me get us something to drink though at least.” He said, walking over to take two sodas out of the fridge and placing them on the coffee table. He sat down and eyed Bachira, was this really the friend Isagi was always telling him about? He looked different from what he expected yet Kaiser couldn't imagine anyone being Bachira but the man in front of him. Bachira popped open his soda, taking a sip before placing it down.
“So Kaiser, are you Isagi’s boyfriend?”
Kaiser, who had been in the middle of taking a sip of his own soda sputtered, coughing slightly after he swallowed, “I’m his roommate and nothing more” He said sternly, but the flush on his cheeks gave it away.
“Then why do you call him Yoichi? Are you planning to make him your boyfriend?” He teased, watching as Kaiser turned redder.
“No! He’s just my friend and roommate. He's taken good care of me during my studies in Japan and I don’t see him in that way.. He also said I could call him Yoichi and even insisted on doing so.”
“Oh wow, I’d never thought my Isagi would make the first move!” He said with a teasing laugh.
“He isn’t-” “Oh but he is!” Bachira practically cackled, finding clear amusement in Kaiser’s embarrassment.
“Anyway, what do you mean take care of you? Don’t tell me he’s already acting like your wife?”
“He isn’t! He just cooks from time to time and helps around with cleaning when I can’t- and I cook for him too, I’m not making him do all the work.” Kaiser huffed out in frustration, bringing his head to his palms.
“Already acting like newley weds, I’m so jealous..” Bachira sighed with a smile, “Anyway, I’ll get going, invite me to the wedding!” taking his soda and slipping his shoes on, he exited the apartment, sending a wink to Kaiser before closing the door.
Kaiser sighed, getting up and locking the door, face hot at Bachira’s words.
Bachira was wrong, he and Isagi were only friends who were roommates, even if he were to like Isagi as more than a friend he wouldn't act upon it. He’d rather be Isagi’s friend than his lover, he never wanted to lose someone so dear to him over something as petty as a break up. Isagi was his friend and only his friend..
Isagi’s lover…
Kaiser groaned, trying to ignore the way his heart sped up at just the thought of being Isagi’s lover.
Needless to say, Kaiser had a hard time getting to sleep that night because of a certain man who intruded on his dreams.