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Yu jolted up to the sound of his phone ringing, the sudden beeping blasting right in his ear.
Pi pi pi
‘Ugh.. what time is it..?’ he groaned, the alarming wake-up-call giving him no time to fully come to his senses. Sunlight was pouring in through the crack between his blinds, basking the entire room in a soft, warm shade. It was sunny today.
He must've fallen asleep texting Yosuke again. As of recently, he's been spending his late nights in bed, face glued to his texts. Every message, emoticon and joke made him giddy, consequently making him completely and utterly oblivious to how late it was getting. He had always had a closer bond to Yosuke over anyone else in the investigation team, and after going through multiple TV world experiences together, he felt that bond had only become even tighter. Something about Yosuke captivated him, snarred him in, to a point of no return; the more the two saw each other, the more he never wanted to leave.
Groggily picking up the phone, “hello.?” he yawned.
“Yo partner!”
He felt his mind snap out of its sluggish state at the sound of Yosuke’s voice, and became all too aware of his sudden spike in heart rate.
“Good morning Yosuke.”
“Morning? Man, how late did we stay up last night..”
Yu could hear the slight hint of disappointment in his voice. Guess he had also lost track of time.
“Well no matter– am I still good to come over today?”
Come over… oh crap! Yu remembered, Yosuke had asked to come over today– said he wanted to have ‘some bro time’ (whatever that entailed). Lucky for him, Nanako and Dojima were both out of the house today, meaning he and Yosuke could practically talk about or do whatever.
“You still there buddy?”
He blinked, not even realizing he'd trailed off into thought. Yu cleared his throat, “yeah sorry. Come over whenever.”
“Awesome. See ya partner!”
Click
‘Partner…’ the world lingered, trailing along each crevice of his brain, and consuming all his thoughts. To Yosuke, the world simply meant best friend, but to Yu… he shook his head. ‘Ugh no no.’
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Before he knew it, there was a loud knock at the door. ‘Shit!’ he wasn't even fully dressed yet! He said Yosuke could come over whenever, but he didn't expect him this soon. Then again, he did lose track of time lost in thought again. Rushing to slide his pants on whilst hobbling down the stairs, he almost lost traction in his feet twice. Thankfully, he made it to the door in one piece (and fully clothed).
Yosuke's warm smile greeted him when he opened the door, settling his adrenaline. He was wearing his typical summer fit, with the exception of his orange headphones. The bright summer sun reflected off his orange hair, giving him a warm hue. Despite seeing him countless times this past week, something about this warmth made his stomach feel all fluttery.
While Yu felt all this on the inside, no one would have even the slightest clue, not with that solemn look that he oh so stubbornly upkept. Yu was a man of many emotions, yet he seldom showed them. Cracking a slight frown or smile every once and a while was good enough for him. Yosuke was too oblivious to notice any change in his partner's emotions anyways.
“Looks like someone just rolled out of bed” Yosuke snickered.
‘huh’ he looked down… he forgot to fully button up his shirt.
“Oh um-” embarrassed, he shook his head. To his relief, Yosuke just laughed, “happens to the best of us man.” Yu couldn't help but smile at this foolish moment.
After Yosuke had taken his shoes off, the two made their way up to Yu’s room, crashing down on his bed.
Before Yu could inquire Yosuke’s motives for hanging out today, the latter cut to the chase.
“Sorry for practically inviting myself over, I thought it'd be fun just to hang out with you today.” Yosuke smiled, “I would've finally invited you over to my place, but I really needed time away from that stupid bear,” he grimaced. Yu cracked a slight smile and nodded.
“But anyways, guess what I found ouuuuut” he dragged out the last word with an excited tone.
“Hm?” Yu raised an eyebrow.
“I overheard this group of girls talking in the Junes food court yesterday…” he was talking in a lower tone, like he was building up to something big, “..there's gonna be a huge party next week!”
Yu sat there blankly. Party?
“And! No chaperones! We should totally go!”
Yosuke seemed pumped, which Yu had to admit, made him a bit excited too. He didn't mind parties, but was more fond of such with his friends; and, he was getting the impression that Yosuke wanted to go, just them two. ‘A party with Yosuke…’
Yu had obviously found himself lost in thought again, so it was Yosuke who once again broke the silence.
“Come on partner,” winking, he nudged the others arm with his elbow, a playful tone in his voice, “there's gonna be girls there~”
“Oh so that's why you wanted to go” Yu mocked a surprised voice, giggling a bit.
Yosuke let out an unserious scoff, “you can't tell me you aren't at least interested in a party with girls!”
Girls at a party were appealing, but being able to spend time with his partner was the only thing he was thinking about. Sure there'd be other people around, but they were strangers; naturally, Yosuke (who's game isn't that great anyways) would stick by Yu the entire night. That idea was appealing.
He just giggled in response. Yosuke was so funny, even when he wasn't trying to be; it was something he had always admired about him.
“Ok sure, but with you and your girl luck, we're better off staying home.” His face returned to its natural serious look, but he couldn't help to crack a light smile. He was just egging his partner on at this point.
“Ugh you!” Yosuke huffed, “I-i can pull!” He crossed his arms.
Yu didn't muster up a response; instead, he just stared at the other. Admiring him one might say. The way his hair complemented his eyes, the way red just looked so good on him, and the way every time he talked his voice serenaded Yu’s brain, taking over every thought. ‘Even when pouting he's so dang cute… ew what am I even thinking!?’
“Man you got one serious staring problem,” Yosuke was staring back smiling. His eyes widened, quickly looking away in embarrassment. ‘Shit,’ he hadn't even noticed he was staring blankly into him.
“You're right though,” Yosuke let out a sigh, “I do have awful luck when it comes to girls.” He put his arm up to cup his hand on the back of his neck, “I just get so nervous ya know?”
Yosuke and girls? Nervous? That's something he'd never thought he'd hear him admit. It was so brave, so admirable.
Yu nodded, “girls are scary.”
“Pfft yeah,” Yosuke laughed, “and it's not like I have much experience anyways…” Yu looked back over at him, “…I mean, heck I've never even kissed a girl before.” He seemed disappointed.
Before even thinking, not even contemplating the thought, Yu blurted out something he would never ever thought he'd catch himself saying:
“Well we could practice kissing?” Instant regret. He felt his face growing pinker and pinker, ‘there's no way in hell I just said that!!!’ He slapped his hands over his mouth.
“Practice?” Yosuke's eyes had widened, he was obviously taken back. “I-i mean um-” Yu couldn't bare the embarrassment, "-Isn't that…” lord please just end this torture, “I mean you know I don't swing that way!”
“There's nothing wrong with two bros helping each other out!” ‘No no, why am I still talking?!?’ “I mean, it's pretty manly to want to impress girls is it not?” ‘Oh my god someone shut me up.’ Every word that flowed from his lips were doing so freely, out of control. He wasn't even thinking, he sounded crazy.
Yosuke nodded understandingly– there was no way he was buying into this rash and crazy idea. “I guess you're right, a-and we're doing this in a completely straight way!!” He was very adamant. Yu still was looking away, too ashamed to look at his partner. His subconscious thought had weaseled its way out of his mouth, and now his partner was actually going along with such a crazy statement. This has to be a bad dream.
He couldn't back out now, what impression would that give?? “Um, yeah of course.” He turned his head back over, hoping Yosuke's obliviousness would work in his favor and hide his pink tinted face.
“Have you ever kissed anyone before?” Yosuke's voice was a bit more hushed than usual, like he was uneasy.
“Only once,” recalling the time he dated a girl for three weeks and only kissed her one single time; it was a horrible kiss too.
Yosuke nodded, “well I guess you should teach me something, um…” there was an awkward tension filling the room, “…how do we even start?”
Yu scooted closer (duh) and rested his hand on Yosuke's cheek. He could feel him jolt up a bit, the sudden intimacy catching him off guard. His first kiss had not played out this intimate, but he'd watched plenty of romance movies in which the romantic male lead pulled this move.
“S-so-” Yosuke was so obviously nervous. Yu had never seen him like this before; it made his stomach experience that tingly feeling. His heart started pounding, pushing him forward and straight into Yosuke's face.
Their lips connected, not great at first, but eventually they developed a rhythm. It was painfully obvious Yosuke had never done this before. They hadn't even lasted a minute before Yosuke pulled back; Yu noticed how pink he'd become.
“Is that um- is that it?” It sounded like he tried to sound serious, but it came out more flustered.
Yu shook his head, “I mean it was a pretty bad kiss,” he laughed softly, “not very impressive.” He knew Yosuke didn't like to fail, that he needed to prove his diligence.
“I can do better! I just needed a warm up!” Yosuke looked at him intensively, like he was ready for the challenge. Yu leaned back in, and the two began another kiss. This time felt better, but it was still lackluster. He couldn't believe they were in this situation, that Yu’s suppressed fantasy had slipped out and was actually happening. The tension suddenly broke as Yosuke pulled back again, this time looking even pinker.
“This-” he was shaking his head, “this feels seriously wrong man, two guys I mean I know it's practice for girls but-” Yu’s thoughts began to drown out his partners words. As the afternoon had turned into dusk, the orange sunlight made Yosuke glow in a special way, unlike before. The way his orange hair radiated, it was magnetic. Their lips had connected twice already, but Yu just couldn't get enough. He wanted– no, needed more. Yosuke looked so cute when flustered, and the way he ranted on and on… Yu loved his voice. He wanted to just shut him up, to show him this love.
“I don't know man it's- hpmfhh,” Yosuke's voice muffled as Yu slammed their lips together. Caught off guard, he left plenty of room for Yu’s tongue to slide into his mouth. This warm feeling overcame him, it made him floaty, like he was in a dream. Yosuke groaned, leaning back as Yu leaned in. Circling his tongue across his partner's cheeks, he allowed his lips to move further and further in. It was sloppy sure, but Yu relished every second of it. Bringing his hand up, he grabbed the back of the other's head, running his fingers through his soft, orange hair. He was perfect.
Yu pulled back completely out of breath, a string of saliva still connecting the two. Yosuke was panting, face completely beet red. Oh god he looked so cute. No words were spoken, instead they locked eyes, just staring into each other. Yosuke bit his lip; he looked desperate, like he was begging for more. Yu leaned back in, but instead it was Yosuke who connected their lips. That warm feeling came back, along with his hunger for more. He bit the others' lower lip, drawing out a soft moan from him. He sounded so needy, and it only enticed Yu to give him more. Wrapping an arm around his waist and once again bringing his hand up behind his head, Yu did anything he could to keep his partner close, connected. Yosuke bit his lip, something he had not anticipated. It seems he was actually practicing, in a sense, and the gesture only made Yu crave more. He continued to lean further in; the two began to lose balance, before suddenly falling back onto the bed. Another slight moan left Yosuke's lips. Now, Yu was on top of him, arms boxing him in. Both boys were huffing, faces almost as colorful as the red birds on Yosuke's shirt.
Yosuke's hazel eyes seemed to sparkle under the dwindling sunlight. They were staring up at Yu, flustering him in the process. The taste and want in his eyes were too much for him to bear. He had these feelings for weeks now, every text received built up into a desire for something deeper. He had never swung this way before, not until Yosuke. These feelings… ‘This isn't right. What am I doing?’ Yu suddenly sat back up, face peering down at the ground.
“I'm sorry” was all he could muster up. The intimate tension was gone, taken over by an awkward atmosphere. He enjoyed it, but did Yosuke? His partner whom he'd fallen for, there's no way that was reciprocated. Now he's gone and completely embarrassed himself, ‘idiot.’
Yosuke wasn't saying anything, and he felt too ashamed to even glance over. He could feel the sudden change in weight on the bed as the other stood up.
“I uh- it's getting dark so…” Yosuke seemed awkward.
Yu nodded. “Goodnight partner.” Maybe he should've cut it with that title.
Yosuke offered a feeble smile before walking out. The sound of thumping grew fainter and fainter as Yosuke made his way down the stairs and out the door. He sighed as he fell back onto the bed, arm covering his eyes. ‘Stupid! I wasn't thinking straight, how could I have done that?’ his thoughts were eating away at his consciousness. ‘There's no way he's gonna wanna see me again after that.’ The idea of losing Yosuke. Ugh, why did he have to be so idiotic.
Since Yosuke left, his phone hadn't buzzed at all. He'd practically fallen asleep talking to him every night in the past weeks, but tonight he was alone. With a sense of dread and a looming feeling of regret, Yu began to drift off, keeping his phone close by in case his partner(?) decided to message.
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Yu awoke the next morning as the sunlight pierced through the crack in his blinds. It was early morning. He checked his phone: nothing. Yosuke hasn't reached out in any form. He sighed, shutting his phone and shoving it in right pocket. Thankfully it was summer break, so he didn't have to face the daunting task of running into Yosuke at school (not like he could've avoided him anyways). Nanako and Dojima were both out of the house again today too, meaning he could peacefully sulk around the house without being bombarded by concerned questions.
He made his way downstairs, sitting on the sofa. Leaning against the arm, he brought his knees up, burying his face. He couldn't shake the feeling that he and Yosuke's, his partner's, relationship was never going to be the same.
Suddenly breaking his session of moping, a knock at the door echoed through the quiet room. Who could that be? Probably just the delivery guy, ‘I should probably get that.’
He quickly opened the door, eyes widening as he saw who was standing only two feet away. It was Yosuke. His heart skipped a beat, whether from anxiety or admiration he wasn't sure; it was probably a mix of both.
“Yosuke I-” he was cut off.
“I'm sorry about yesterday. I um-” he looked away, crossing his arms. “How do I um..” Yosuke was getting flustered, and the bright sunlight wasn't helping to hide the redness in his face.
“Do you think we could um,” his voice became more hushed, “practice kissing again..?” He buried his face in his hands.
Despite his muffled tone, Yu heard his words clearly. He didn't know what to say, he hadn't expected this from his partner at all.
Eyes still wide, he couldn't help but smile, “I’d love too.” And with that, both boys ran upstairs.