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Warm lights shine as the sound of music dance to their ears. The cold of the AC almost evaporates any sweat from their body. Vivid Bad Squad had just done another singing practice, only they could make singing this tiring.
Well, not really, it just made them sweat alot.
Seems like An was still singing with Kohane, oh look at those lovebirds, An's arms around the blond girl as they sang a sweet song. Makes Akito kinda jealous of how those two have it...
The clock strikes to eight, huh? Already night time? The sky was just orange a few moments ago. Time really passes when you spend time—
"Ah, i have to go," Toya stands up, putting his empty glass of once filled with coffee to the sink in the bar, "Thank you Ken-san, thank you Shiraishi, Azusawa, Akito, but i must go now." He spoke his farewells. Typical Toya, his father mostly forbids him to stay out late, so they were all used to this.
Akito looks at him, suddenly feeling the urge stand up too, "U-uh...i gotta go too. See ya guys. And u-uh! Thank you Ken-san." He stutters a little. They didn't really think anything of it, they shrugged it off and also said their goodbyes. "Aight then!! Bye, you two~!" An shouted, her arm still around Kohane's shoulder, Kohane gave them a little wave and smile, "Bye Aoyagi-kun, Shinonome-san!"
Toya was still standing near the exit, seeing how Akito wanted to leave too. The ginger-haired boy catched up to him and they started to exit the weekend garage. Its always like this, when one of them wants to go somewhere, and one of them just happens to have the same goal, one of them waits for the other, so they could go together! Afterall, why would you leave your boyfriend?
Akito and Toya walked side by side, going through the alleyways. Akito was looking at the streets, but he felt a constant...feel of gaze...he turns his head to Toya to find out he was staring at him the whole time. Akito's eyes widen, he quickly looked away with a faint blush. God, those handsome, stunning grey eyes looking at him with such...love, Akito didn't know HOW did he deserve it, his heart cant really handle such a simple stare.
Toya just chuckled softly, "Akito, i appreciate you for accompanying me on the way home," he voiced, "I never thought you'd leave so early, is there somewhere you need to be?"
Fuck. Thats the only voice that his heart made. Toya was asking about it? Shit, how should Akito answer without telling him that he was just leaving early so he could walk home with him??? It would be embaressing to say that out loud.
"Uh...well...my father just needed help with a couple things, nothin much." He lied, such a bad, white lie, though, he didn't feel like it was enough. He reached out to Toya's hand beside him, holding it with his, "But, i guess its nice walking home with you like this. Just us." He tried to be honest.
Toya smiled softly and blushes as he tightens the grip, in a loving way duh. He knows how Akito was just here to walk him home, he could see through the lie, but he decided to keep it to himself...its cute when Akito acts like this, atleast, cute to him.
As they walked out the alleyways and to the open streets, they passed by a cozy looking cafe. With the sense of contentment and comfort, Akito build up the confidence to ask Toya, out. Ask him out. Like, right now.
"Hey," He called, which made Toya look at him, "Do you...have time? If you do, could we chill at a cafe for a bit?" He offered, signing at the cafe they just passed. Toya thought of it a little, would his father get mad? But, its just a little bit, right? He hesitated for a bit, before nodding,
"Hm, Alright then..sure. I do have enough time before curfew."
Its been quite a while since they've had their last date, they've just done their exams last week, a stressful week it has been, at least for Akito. A date would be a relaxing way to finally take a break.
They walked back to the cafe they've just passed, the warmth and coziness from the place is a stark contrast to the cold of the night outside. The cafe had that usual, well, cafe look. Warm lights, black walls with murals, hanging plants, bookshelves, exposed brick style. There wasn't much people here, just some teenagers possibly at their age range. Akito has been here more than a few times, their pancakes and cheesecakes are really the best.
Going to the counter to order, the cashier greeted them, they knew Akito, since he was almost a regular here. "Ah! Hello there, what can i get for you two?" Pointing to the sign beside, Toya and Akito both looked at it and notice...
"There's a couple's discount today! The owners had just celebrated their anniversary, so they held a couple's discount this week!"
A...couple's discount? Outside of valentines day? Well, the both of them had never came across it in their lives until now. Goddammit. Should he go for it or not? But–
"Ah, well happy anniversary for them. We're actually a couple, what do we have to do to confirm it to have the discount?" Toya suddenly spoke up, with a soft smile as if he hasn't revealed their secret. Dammit! Now their secret relationship was revealed! To the fricking cashier! Akito blushed in embarrassment and looked away at the both of them, but he didn't make any comments about denying it.
The cashier clasp their hands, with a smile that Akito swears was hiding the smirk underneath, "Wonderful! We'll just have to take a picture of you both making a heart! Any style would do!"
Toya listened carefully before nodding, a heart huh? Should be simple enough! Meanwhile Akito was screaming inside, blushing already even though they haven't even took the picture yet. What do you expect? They're newly-boyfriends!
The cashier quickly takes a camera and told them what to do. Well, just make a heart, right here and then. Toya was already holding his hand up, making half a heart with his hands, with a smile for the picture. Akito braced himself inside. Its just a picture. Its just a second. He breathes in and out before holding his hand up, making half the heart, finishing Toya's. The cashier made a thumbs up, "Smile for the picture!"
Crrk...!!
The flash of the camera hurts them a little, but it was done already. The cashier waited a little bit for the picture to come out, and then handed it to them. "Here you go! Now, what can i get for you?"
Akito received he photo, God, he looked so awkward here, but Toya looked so frickin majestic, how? He could be a model honestly. But, held that thought aside, they ordered their food and drinks. They haven't eaten at all, they were pretty hungry after their singing practice, come to think of it, why didn't they just ate at the weekend garage? Eh, it just means they get to have a meal with just the two of them like this.
Toya ordered the korean barbeque chicken with rice, he never tried it before, and he wanted to eat something new for once, for the drink he ordered a latte. Akito ordered karaage with rice, souffle pancakes, and a cola.
They picked a two-seat table near one of the bookshelves, with a window beside. They sat across eachother as they waited for their orders. Chilling a bit, the silence between them was comfortable...ish? There was a one sided awkwardness only felt by Akito, he has only himself to blame for that. Building his confidence once again, he placed his hand on the table, reaching out for Toya's, signaling to hold hands.
"Ah?" Toya looked at Akito's hands, then back at his face, he couldn't read his face, he only saw Akito was blushing slightly while looking away, so he didn't get the hint, he tilts his head slightly, seemingly a little clueless, "What is it, Akito?" Akito sighed, pouting a bit, he forgot Toya was still as clueless as he is when it comes to this dating thing. "...hold my hand, Toya." He voiced.
"Oh."
Toya smiled softly, "Why didn't you just said so?" He replied, reaching his hand out to hold Akito's, their hands clasp, their fingers intertwined, Akito rubs the back of Toya's hand, they both blush, enjoying the now more comfortable silence. This is how love feels like...They feel like highschool sweethearts, yeah, they ARE highschool sweethearts. They just hope this lasts long, they hoped this doesn't end. Akito looked at Toya's face, blushing just the same as him, how cute. Toya looks at Akito with that usual gaze, he's thinking about how Akito looks cute with that blush, too.
Their comfy silence was broken with the sound of the waiter approaching them, bringing out their orders to the table, Akito lets go of his hand, but the warmth between them wasn't fully lost. "Heres the korean barbeque chicken and latte for you...here's the kaarage, pancakes, and cola for you! Enjoy your meal!!" They hummed, before walking off, leaving the two alone again.
The aroma of the food made them even more hungry, finally, they got to eat something to fill their empty stomach. "Thank your for the food." Toya muttered, "..Thank you for the food.." Akito follows, they start to eat after saying their gratitudes, as tasty as that souffle pancake looks, Akito knew he had to save it for dessert, maybe he can even share it with Toya.
As they eat, Akito sneaks glances at Toya, seeing how his boyfriend looks surprised at the taste, it was his first time experiencing the taste, and it seems like he likes it. Even so, he still watches his manners at eating, its really endearing actually, makes Akito wanna watch his table manners more, be better for his standards, you know? He feel the need to straighten his back, not slouching any more, and watch his eating pace, he should enjoy this moment instead, rather than rushing for whatever.
"Hm...do you like it? You seem so happy." Akito spoke up, seeing Toya smiling softly made him smile too. Toya nodded, his gray eyes twinkling with spark, "Yeah, this is really good, you should try it, Akito." He chimed, already holding up a spoonfull of the food to Akito, signaling to feed him.
Ah, even though he had tried that food once and know how it tasted, how could he say no? He leans closer as Toya feeds him the spoonfull. Tasty, he thought, maybe even more delicious, could it be because it was from Toya? Could be. He hums, "Mm...yeah, it tastes good." He leans back after, continuing to eat his own meal.
Enjoying their main meal in silence, mostly because of how hungry they were, it didn't take long for them to have their last bite. Whats left was just their drinks(partially), and Akito's souffle pancakes. Akito was drinking his cola when he had just noticed how Toya got a latte, "Toya? Didn't you just drank coffee at weekend garage? you wont be getting any sleep with that much caffeine.." He can't help but show concern as his boyfriend drinks the latte, Toya chuckles a little, "I'll be fine. I drank 5 coffees in a day once, and i was alright."
"You're not helping my concerns.."
"I use melatonin gummies to help me sleep afterall."
"Yeah, i wonder why.."
Sharing their laughs, Akito thought about how Toya's kisses tasted like coffee, they don't kiss that often though, still to shy for it. Hm...Akito wonders how many kisses from Toya does it take to have the same affects as drinking a coffee? Probably just one.
Of course, Akito didn't forget to share his pancake. Feeding it to him, letting him taste just how delicious it is. He doesn't usually share his pancake or cheesecake, but with Toya...it tastes much more delicious when shared..
And once again, they hold eachother's hand on the table, the warmth in their hearts grew, as they look at eachother with eyes that show affection.
Yeah, they could get used to this. Maybe.
With plates and glasses empty, stomach and heart filled. They decided its time to go now, not wanting to spend more time because of how close it was getting to Toya's curfew. Standing up and going to the counter to pay. They still pay for their own foods on their dates till this day, they don't really have the heart to bare the feeling of the other one to pay for all, they'll feel like they owe them much more. Maybe...at later dates, they could take turns in paying for the date.
"Thank you! Please come again!" The cashier greeted them a farewell as they leave the cafe, again, Akito could've swore that cashier was smirking behind their backs...but, he wont comment on it, maybe it was just his feeling.
Walking at the side walk again, the street lamps guiding their way, side by side, the cold of the night struck them again, Akito couldn't help but shiver slightly from the breeze, Toya noticed and immediately holds his hand, pulling him close.
"Here, stay close to me.." Toya whispered, a blush on his face. Months of dating and they still blush at holding hands in public? Eh, this is normal. Akito held his hand tight, feeling the warmth that soothes him.
Not wanting the paths to seperate them just yet, Akito took this chance to walk his boyfriend home, just so they have a bit more time together.
When they were getting closer to Toya's house(or mansion?), they stop holding hands, still walking there though, its just that they were worried if Toya's father found out, it was too early for parent-partner confrontation anyway. Seeing Toya's house nearing, a thought come up to his mind, or rather, a question.
"Hey, Toya.." He called out to him as they stopped at the gate entrance, "I was just wonderin', why did you tell the cashier about us? I mean, you're rich enough, i'm sure you didn't need the discount."
Toya just smiled softly, his eyes squint slightly as he did, "Oh, i just wanted to show that you're my boyfriend." He spoke in a slightly teasing tone.
Oh that little...
"Anyways, i must go home now, don't want my father to yell at me again," Toya uttered, giving the shorter guy a quick kiss on the cheek before sliding the gate to his house, "See you later...dear partner.."
"...Dude.." Akito was left outside, standing infront of the gate, blushing and pouting from what had just happen. Toya was getting bolder everyday, like, a kiss on the cheek infront of his house? Was Toya begging to get caught??...Damn it, now this, Akito didn't know if he get used to this.
Walking back home, tracing his steps, he rummages through his pocket, grabbing the photo they took at the cafe. Huh, Toya looks cute and handsome this. He'll definitely keep this, maybe display it in the mirror? Hang it somewhere? Frame it? Put it in his phone case?
Well, he could think about that later, for now, it's staying in his pocket, don't wanna stare at it for too long while walking at the street. Afterall, what if he walks into a pole? Good for his heart, bad for his forehead.
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