Chapter Text
Cold.
Today was cold, Mizuki could barely believe how low the temperature’s gotten, just a school uniform won't be able to keep them warm anymore. “It wouldn’t hurt to install some heaters around here..” Mizuki murmured while stumbling up the stairs, shivering and stopping every once in a while to catch their breath.
It was a dreadfully long and winding staircase up towards the top of the building, the rooftop was their destination, although Mizuki is regretting ever coming to school today.
Tap
.
.
Tap
.
Tap
Footsteps echoed within the stairwell,
.
.
tap..
..tap
..tap,
it continues
Just then Mizuki stopped, the steps continued closer and closer, turning around to face the approaching guest was an option but something stopped Mizuki, was it the fear of getting caught?
No, they've gotten caught before, the punishment.. was so-so, just detention or cleaning duty for a number of days.
Why was Mizuki so anxious to turn right on their heel and stare at whoever or whatever was walking towards them?
Because, the person right behind them was Rui, Kamishiro Rui, a third year student and Mizuki’s friend..?
They would assume so based on their rooftop meetups, whether or not they were intentional or not Mizuki enjoyed every single moment of their interactions, conversations, and just his company was enough to pull Mizuki out of any situation, it was relaxing to have someone to talk to and trust.
“Not going to turn around and give your buddy a big hug?”
Mizuki jumped more than they would have liked.
Lifting their head up and meeting Rui’s Golden eyes reflecting their pink ones.
Mizuki sees the mischievous look he adorns whenever he gets a new idea or when he wants to tease Mizuki,
judging by the situation it’d be better to assume the latter.
Who does this guy think he is? Better yet who does he think Mizuki is??
“A big.. What now.??”
“A big hug!” Rui said ecstatically without any hesitation, it makes Mizuki’s stomach fuzzy.
Pushing the thought aside, Mizuki just brushed it off with an exhale and continued walking up the dreadful flight or stairs, while Rui followed not far behind.
It's still far too cold for a Wednesday afternoon . Mizuki thinks, paying it no mind other than the fact that they are actively turning into a frozen popsicle. A few more straining steps, a few more taken, a few more ahead—
Something warm wraps around them, enveloping their shoulders in warmth and familiar fabric.
Glancing behind Mizuki sees Rui, and an additional blazer on their shoulders.
“Didn't think you'd even have this on you, you don't even wear it.. Thank you.” The last part came out as a sort of after thought, Mizuki didn't think much about it until they heard a chuckle right beside their ear.
Warmth envelops their senses, a direct contrast to how they were just a few minutes ago. Out of the corner of their eye, Mizuki can see Rui’s messy purple hair. I've got to do something about that later.
His arm wraps around Mizuki’s body, his face buried into Mizuki’s soft hair, it takes a few moments before Mizuki even registers what is happening, they make no mention of it, both of them have these moments, moments where they’d seek comfort from one another.
Mizuki never thought he’d attempt to hug them though.
He’s never had a proper hug in a long time and it shows, not that Mizuki can say anything without sounding like a total hypocrite though.
Both of them just stand there in the middle of the stairwell, embracing each other as they are..
It feels.. Weird, but it’s nice.
Maybe they could stay like this a while longer.