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Charles was a naturally clingy person, whenever he took a liking to someone, all his thoughts would be plagued by said person, which was Niko. He never considered himself to be a yearner of some sort, since whenever he gained crushes, he usually just admired from afar instead of actually making a move.
It was until he realised that all of it came crashing the day he met the boy, he really was so perfect that just the presence of him could make him blush. He used half of his allowance from Loki, buying matching stuff such as keychains, hoodies, even going as far as bags. Charles had to say, the feeling of his love was almost overwhelming.
"Niko, my Universe, would it be okay if we match pins? And maybe accessories? I swear, I'll stop soon!" He laughed, picking up another item and putting it in the cart without him looking.
It was always like he was always swooning over the boy, damn, he needed to get him out of his head. He blinked, all of the sudden, he was asking Niko whether or not they could buy matching stuff again!
But he didn't even look up at him, just nodded so nonchalantly that it made him act like a highschool girl with a crush (this was an exaggeration.)
Charles grabbed another keychain for them to wear, his poor money was gonna be crying after this, but he could just ask Loki and make some crazy excuse again. He kept buying whatever he knew would make him happy, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, manga, he meant anything.
"Stop, I'm being a bit toooo overwhelming aren't I?" He frowned and hit himself in the head gently, disappointed with how easily he could be annoying.
"Huh?" Despite his eyes being hidden from view, he could still feel the fondness in them.
He laughed like Charles was asking such a stupid question, meeting a lot of annoying people in his entire life-- yet the stupid blonde boy was one of the least annoying people he'd ever met. (It was pure favouritism however, but he just couldn't bring himself to even get annoyed.)
"If you were, then I wouldn't be here now, right?" Holding onto his hand and squeezing it tightly, trying to give some reassurance to him.
"You're right, that was a stupid thought!"
Now he just felt dumb for thinking he was too annoying to be with Niko, even with all his idiocy along the way with liking him. But they would both accept each other no matter what foolishness they had, because they were dorks Inlove afterall.
His heart kept skipping beats whenever the boy intruded his mind, with how utterly amazing he was. Even if he had so many flaws, he could still learn to accept anything about him. If he hadn't said it before, he was unbelievably smitten for anything about Niko. If he even smiled simply, it could be like an angel was sent from the heavens, he was such a fragrance that bloomed into a majestic flower.
A light hum snapped him out of his internal worship, knowing who it was already, it made him pay attention to his surroundings after zoning out for so long, seeing him have such a warm smile that it could almost rip out his heart.
"Sorry, got lost in you or something okay!" He teased lightly even though it should be the other way around. He was such a dweeb for love and romance for him, it was honestly embarrassing with how much love he could have, but it was all worth it if he knew who it was for.
All he offered was a smile to Charles, their hands grazing each other while they picked out more items to give to one another. It was originally supposed to be them grabbing ice-cream and buying simple accessories, but it turned into a competition on how much they could spoil each other.
"I can get you some of Mami's merch, I know she's your favourite." How thoughtful of him! The last time they tried planning something, he was rambling on and on about how much he loved Mami-- before she died like some animatronic chomped right on her head.
"Ehh? Thanks, Mon univers!" Grabbing onto the plushie in such a tight hug, he truly loved Mami so much. In return, he placed a gentle peck onto Niko's hand to pay him back somehow, even if he already bought so much for him.
The cart eventually filled with way too much items to the point it was overflowing, they spent half of their allowance on placing and placing more merch for eachother, they could decorate their room together after their little date.
"Who's carrying this?"
"I can." Niko already going to grab the countless bags, but Charles beat him to it, the two sharing on carrying it as they walked in the park.
Eyes lighting up when they saw the ice-cream shop, settling down with their items and covering the entire table with multiple bags full of merch. It had various things such as figures, specifically some of Bungo stray dogs, manga, and whatever they could grab. It never even registered in their heads that it could exceed their budget for a day, too drunk with their little battle to prove who loved more.
And now they were just doing the same thing, but with ice-cream this time. Charles was filling his cup was filling his cup with too many ingredients, or toppings? It was a bubblegum flavoured with sprinkles on the top, wafers on the side, and just everything you could think of. He made the other boy take a bite, but the look on his face was clear that it wasn't made for him.
"Char, this is way too sweet." Watching as he drizzled up chocolate and strawberry syrup on top to finish it, to be honest he knew that he had a sweet tooth, but he didn't think it would go to this extent.
The stupid blonde boy just laughed without a second thought, before buying so much more. Too much more, Niko was worried about how his health was in shape with the food choices he had. It was all terrifyingly unhealthy, even having more calories to reach a month's diet.
"Heh? This is just a small-- well not small, but you know! A snack!" Charles waved his hand, small gestures to show his sincerity, but he rather have him lying instead of it being true at this point.
"Why's yours so simple though, Ikki?"
"I like keeping my health in check."
"Oh." He made an 'O' shape in his mouth, laughing and shaking his head before flying a spoon in Niko's way. Smiling jokingly without a care in the world, though he tried taking less of the sweet stuff because he knew it wasn't his type of dessert.
Seeing the happy smile on his face also made him happy, anything was enjoyable if it was with the boy, even if it was as simple as eating ice-cream together.
He was too Inlove with him, that was evident.