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Akito snaps his eyes away from Arata’s phone to stare at the furry thing rubbing its head against his partner’s forearm. It’s clearly enjoying itself, a comfortable and pleasant expression on its face. Toya was caught off guard by the orange cat’s sudden display of affection. He carefully places his cup of coffee back on the table, and starts petting the feline’s soft fur. Akito’s face twists, his eyebrows furrowed. He doesn’t say anything, though. Arata on the other hand noticed his behavior and smirked. “Shinonome, what’s the matter with you?” He spoke in a teasing voice, “Do you want to pet the cat too?”
Akito’s grip tightens on his fork, “Shut up man.” Arata’s smirk grows even bigger. Akito wants to rip his face off. “…” Toya looks at the ginger male with an understanding look in his eyes. “Akito, you want to pet the cat?”
The boy’s eyes widens, and he stutters; “What? No! No way. Um , that’s not it.”
“Oh. Then..?”
Akito bites his lips, fighting back a sigh. “This. Cat.” He pauses, eyes back on the cat. The cat returns eye contact, tilting its head. But Akito will not be fooled by the feline’s cuteness, because in his point of view, it is nothing but a little devil in disguise. What’s up with this cat, Akito wants to say, why does it like you so much? Why is it so clingy towards you? Why do you caress it with such a great amount of affection, so gentle and patient? Why can’t it be me — Wait what? Akito chokes on his own spit. No, no, no! What am I thinking?! Holy shit —
Thankfully, Toya brings him back to reality. “Ah… What’s wrong with it?” Fucking Arata adds on, “Is Akito perhaps jealous of that cat receiving Aoyagi’s attention?”
“Arata, you—!” Fuck. Toya seems confused, “Why would Akito be jealous? It’s a cat. Akito is my partner. He is already receiving all my attention.” Oh. My. God. Akito wants the floor to swallow him up. Arata snickers, “Of course, of course.. ”
Akito throws the man a glare.