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“Hifumi.”
“Mhm~”
“Hifumiiii…” Doppo didn't even wait a second to say, “Hifumi!”
“Why are you yelling at me? Just trust the process” Hifumi hummed a cheerful tune as he pulled and prodded with Doppo’s hair, clipping his bangs out of the way and putting some sort of cream on him. He had no idea what Hifumi was trying to do with it but hey, he seemed so proud of his work; that clueless look on Hifumi’s face didn’t help though.
Sure, he always looked like he had nothing going on up there but it was concerning when he was waving around a damn straightening iron. Doppo just hoped it wasn’t plugged in yet. “Ready, Doppo-chin?”
Doppo furrowed his eyebrows, “Don’t you dare get that close to me”
“Well, there’s still some time before I work on your hair.” Hifumi pouted, waving it around even more, “You trust me, don’t you? I’m not gonna burn my amazing boyfriend”
Doppo didn’t even entertain the question. He sighed and looked back in the mirror. All of this was happening because of an important meeting that Doppo had with a client. It was a casual business dinner that could be likened to a party but as soon as Doppo had even begun to mention it, the cogs in Hifumi's head were whirring up whatever this predicament was.
Now, Hifumi had jumped on the opportunity to doll him up. Literally that morning, he had run to the store and came back with many big bags from luxury stores to show him his findings.
Doppo had tried to protest as much as he could but he couldn’t say no when Hifumi gave him those puppy dog eyes - only a monster would deny such a sweet guy like him. Doppo liked to think he wasn’t much of a monster so now, here he was with his hair pushed back by a bunch of clips while Hifumi was figuring out what to do with them next.
“Your eyebags are your main charm point but we need to cover those up. That’s what I’ll do first” Hifumi feigned sadness, “I’m going to miss seeing them!”
“It’s only for a few hours, just get to it.”
“Fine, close your eyes for me please!”
Doppo did just that. He felt the soft bristles of a makeup applicator against his cheek, then followed by Hifumi’s gentle touch as he spread some sort of powder on his face. “Are you done yet?”
“Give me a second, ok? Oh wow… that’s kinda creepy…” Doppo couldn’t feel Hifumi close to him so he opened his eyes. Hifumi was staring at him wide-eyed before Doppo looked at himself in the mirror. Yeah, that was weird. He looked like he had slept like a baby for a week.
“Hifumi, give me my eyebags back.”
It was so clear that he wanted to laugh at the sight. Hifumi shook his head, “It’s better this way for the dinner, trust me. We can go back to grumpy, tired Doppo after you come back.”
Hifumi ordered him to close his eyes again so he could keep working on hiding Doppo’s permanent fatigue. Only a few minutes later, Doppo looked rejuvenated and full of life but Hifumi wasn’t done yet. He grabbed a tin of hair gel and placed it on the counter.
“We’re gonna use this next, after I decide what to do with your hair.”
“Huh? Why do I need to…”
“Trust me, you’ll look even more handsome after this!” Well, Doppo couldn’t say anything about that. He’d have to see it for himself after Hifumi left his hair be. Hifumi sat on his lap and combed his hair down, not caring for the knots that hurt him.
“Just let me do it” Doppo tried to pry the comb out of Hifumi’s hands to no success.
“Nope! Just sit pretty and I will make you look stunning.” That was just his default answer now. This was great, Hifumi was getting the straightening iron ready. Carefully, he grabbed some locks of hair and passed them through the warm panels.
Doppo was left to watch as his hair went from its barely manageable curliness to pin straight. It was weird. He wondered if anyone would even recognize him without his classic disturbed appearance.
He trusted Hifumi’s judgment though, at least he hoped he could when the guy was slathering hair gel all over his head in a manner that seemed right but he would only know when Hifumi let him see the mirror.
Doppo couldn’t stop Hifumi from sitting on his lap, maybe it would make the process easier. He rested a hand on his lap and another supporting his back. He looked quite focused, it had been forever since Doppo had seen him like this.
“And… done!”
Hifumi got off of Doppo’s lap and behind him. “What do you think?”
It was… nice. He had gelled Doppo’s hair back; he looked like one of those hotshots at the office who would push their work onto him. This was the perfect look for a special dinner like this. “This is good.”
“You look so handsome! Even without your grumpy charm. Our next date night, I’m gonna dress you up like this but even better, got it?” Hifumi assured.
“Yeah, whatever you want, Hifumi. My meeting is in an hour so I can just relax for a bit. I thought it would take you a bit longer-”
Hifumi laughed, “Oh, Doppo, we haven’t even gotten to your suit!”
“What? There’s more?” Doppo groaned as Hifumi pulled him to the closet by the arm. Hifumi made an absurd amount of money and while some of it was used to buy groceries, most of it was used to spoil his beloved partner. He pulled out three garment bags and placed them on the bed.
“Try them all on and show me how you look”
“Ok…” Doppo took one of them and took it to the bathroom. As he unzipped the bag, he was greeted by red fabric, it was all deep red. The shirt was the only pop of ‘color’. He had to wear it to make Hifumi happy though. He was careful not to mess with his hair and makeup. After the coat was buttoned, Doppo glanced at the mirror; he looked so composed with the suit on. “I’m done”
Hifumi barged into the bathroom and covered his mouth in astonishment when he looked Doppo up and down. “Wow! You look so handsome, Doppo-chin!!”
“Ok, ok, calm down”
“How can I? You look amazing .” Hifumi rushed up to him and hugged him. “I don’t even need to see you in those other suits… you’ll look so good in everything”
Doppo sighed and took the compliments, he treasured them when Hifumi was the one they were coming from. At least one of them liked him. He liked the way he looked right now, especially with how Hifumi himself was just shining by the sight of him looking like this.
“Wait, Doppo-chin… you look so happy! Ah, you’re so cute!” Hifumi hugged him even tighter, just shy of crushing his bones and organs. How did this guy even get this strong? Doppo immediately wiped that small grin off of his face.
“Let go of me…” Doppo checked the time again, “I should get going, get off…”
Hifumi frowned and nodded, “Ok but you’re gonna tell me how it goes, alright? I have work in a bit too but I need a full report in the morning”
“Yeah, yeah, I got it.”
Hifumi led Doppo to the door with their hands entwined together. “Good luck and be on your best behavior, ok?”
“I’m not a kid, Hifumi. Stop staring at me like that too.” Doppo slipped his work shoes on. He would have lost it if Hifumi got him new ones just for the occasion. Hifumi gave him these ones literally a week ago after his old ones had gotten a coffee stain on the inside.
Hifumi was staring at him like he was the most beautiful thing he’d ever seen; as if he hadn’t ever looked in the mirror. He never enjoyed work parties but if it meant that Hifumi would get so encouraged and focused, maybe it would be worth it.
Doppo gave him a final kiss on the head before Hifumi gave him his work bag. “I’ll be back soon”
Hifumi smiled, “I’ll be waiting!”