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There was a boy that frequently lingers on the playground. As far as Langa was concerned, he goes there every other night, only to mop on the darker side of the playground until night time. Well he wasn't really there to judge as he and Miya also sometimes go to that park to practice skating when they're tired of going to S.
Well you might think, why is he so fixated with a boy who he has no single interaction with, there was just something about the redhead's expression. Maybe it's the blank look or the gloomy tone of his whole vibes.
Which is why Langa decided to approach him some day, when he was waiting for Miya to show up.
"Um hey.." He awkwardly greets, because how would you greet a stranger?.Regretting his impulsive choice, he steeled himself for the humiliation that he is sure will follow.
"I noticed you have a skateboard...Um do you skate?"
Langa fumbled, which is pretty stupid since obviously that's the reason someone would bring a skateboard. Though unless they're a poser, which is pretty unbelievable since he wasn't doing anything flashy that calls for attention at all.
Taking note of the skateboard on the Redhead's hand, he can clearly see it was kinda old and barely hanging to life. Now that he thinks about it, it was the first time he ever saw him do anything or bring anything new since coming to this park.
"..." The boy didn't respond, though he clearly look bemused by the whole situation. After a minute of silence, he responded.
"That's kinda obvious, isn't it?"
He let out a small puff that Langa is sure him just trying to muffle his laugh. Turning a bit red, Langa grumbled. "Now you have a mouth..."
At that the boy seems to finally burst in laughter.
"You— God you're like a social recluse person that just recently found civilization!"
"Well you were the one all mopey here on the corner! Sorry I felt bad for you"
At that, the boy let out another set of laughter again, clearly feeding off of Langa's awkwardness. Langa couldn't help but smile as he saw the first spark of emotion in a usually emotionless face.
'It suits him..'
He blushes a bit, feeling like a weirdo staring at the stranger's smiling face.
"I'm Langa by the way if you're finished laughing"
He took the initiative as the laughter finally settled down. He offered his hand for a shake, almost regretting it when the redhead just stared at it. Then he smiled and the relief was almost paradise.
Taking his hand, the stranger has the most beautiful smile Langa's ever seen in his whole life.
"Reki Kyan... At your service"
Their hand shook firmly, and it felt like a missing piece fell into place.