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Tweak says, "Dying of Edwin Jarvis feels"

disappear_npc (disappear_npc) wrote in disappear_rpg,
@ 2009-10-05 00:18:00

Entry tags:

anon, kanaye, kazuya, tom, toru, yoshimi

Letter 2: Maziodyne Boogaloo
Another letter? Oh me oh my!

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

ofmanydevices
2009-10-08 12:03 pm UTC (link)

Tom frowned at Toru not setting him up to listen in. He contemplated the situation. The possibility for Kazuya to be the killer still existed. (That is provided there is a killer, which had yet to be conclusively proven)

It was rather odd that the night Kazuya showed up was the night the investigation team destroyed itself. So either Arai was connected to the killer (In which case so was Shirai.) Or this was all some kind of plan on Shirai's part.

The thought suddenly struck Tom, that Toru might not know about the underlying connection. He quickly pulled his phone and sent Toru a text.

You know he's one of Shirai's thugs. He's so incredibly loyal that he likely doesn't eat, sleep or go to the bathroom without asking permission first.

Very good possibility that this is a set up by Shirai to get back at you. I expect Shirai's gang to be waiting outside or something.

I'll keep watch, but I don't think I can fight them all.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-08 04:40 pm UTC (link)

Toru listened raptly to Kazuya's story, taking in each element and detail almost as if panel-by-panel.

"S-so, it was love at first sight? Though I never saw you..." he said, going slightly red. With each progressive part of the tale, he found himself blushing more and more. "B-but... I think I know how hard it must've been for you... W-when you're shy, it's... not exactly easy to do things like c-confessing one's love, or anything like that. You... you were very brave, Kazuya-kun."

It was one of those situations where Toru didn't know what to do with his hands. Normally, there was something to keep them occupied with. Now, there wasn't anything. He settled on tugging at the hem of his shirt. "S-seventeen times? If I was in that situation, I-I probably would've just given up. B-but, I'm glad you didn't. Those poems... they were beautiful. Like... like they were almost made out of your love, or something. It didn't matter that I didn't know your name... I-I felt a connection to you. Here." He pointed at his heart. That cynical part of Toru's mind that loved butting in at times like this grumbled You know how cliched that is? I'm ashamed of you, Ishinomori.

At this point, Tom's message appeared in Toru's inbox. Though he heard the noise alerting him of it, he didn't want to check it. "Oh, they're... still messaging me. Um... please don't mind..."

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-08 07:59 pm UTC (link)

It was Kaz's turn to flush, his face going crimson with the comments made. He almost thought that a seam might snap with the way his hands were pulling at his hat. The way that Toru's stuttering voice proceeded to outline, and that he thought of Kazuya as brave..? It was all of the support that he would've ever needed. At the same time, a flicker of surprise crossed his face as the poems were mentioned. He'd spent awhile on the both of them, trying to make each radically different, but with the same affection implied.. That Toru felt a connection, and that he thought them beautiful? It was a moment of where he wasn't sure just what kind of expression he should pull. His breath caught in his throat, and the beating of his heart might have been enough to power a machine. However, the few seconds of vulnerability faded as soon as the 'message received' noise broke the bubble. His eyes averted from Toru's and flickered to the phone briefly, before quietly nodding to his other's reassurance.

"I-I only ever.. really wanted to hear those words from you. To talk to you. I don't know if it's truly love, or something more or less.. But I want to spend time with you, Toru-kun. I want to try to be there for you.." His left hand hesitated, and slowly, shakingly reached towards the side of Toru's face. Was it too much of an advance? Was he crossing too much ground by trying to touch him? The seeking hand froze in mid-air, and began to retract.

Thankfully so, as the waiter made the quick rounds to mark down what they desired to order. Kaz simply enough chose to take the day's special, and some lemonade(*coughreferencecough*).

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-08 08:30 pm UTC (link)

How strange, Toru's mind noted, that you'd be the one making someone else blush for once. Hard to believe that your truth is even stranger than fiction... He smiled at Kaz, as genuine as possible. "Y-you're the only person who's ever done something like this for me, you know... heh. B-because... w-well, I'm not going to to lie... I'm barely better than a recluse. B-before I joined the Anti-Bullying Club, I never really talked to anyone in school. I... didn't really have any friends. A-and it's getting a little better, but..." The boy was now fidgeting a little, drawing his arms in closer to his body.

"And... nobody's ever called me anything like 'beautiful...' I... well, I-I don't know if you knew this, b-but... people used to tease me about my looks in middle school. A lot. S-so... this..." His words were coming out quieter, now. "It means s-so much to me. So much." And he was completely willing to let Kazuya touch his face. "Please be here for me. I-if this is love, or even something else... please." When the other boy's hand retracted, Toru had an almost disappointed look on his face, until he realized the waiter was there. Quickly, Toru ordered an omelet and juice, his standard for breakfast when he bothered to eat it. He also used the opportunity to check, then answer, Tom's text message.

He's with Reizo? Thats weird... but, he really doesnt mean harm, tom. kazuya-kun isnt like that. And this is too elaborate for a revenge plot from reizo, anyway. he doesn't care that much, really. Not bothering with correct grammar, Toru hit send and dearly hoped that Tom would stop texting him.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-08 09:12 pm UTC (link)

It was.. something he would've never expected. People had teased Toru about his looks? And that he was the first? But Toru was lovely. Had no one else noticed what a treasure he was? The shape of his face, the curve of his lips, the way his hair swept across his face.. It occured to him that Toru might not have always looked so spectacular, but surely only by a small amount? That people would have harassed him lit a fire of anger in the darker crevices of Kazuya's being, his protective nature flaring up as per usual. However, he had opened his mouth to speak, but then stopped. Anti-Bullying Club? Was that not the club where.. Toru was in it too? He was involved in that?

Then, he choked on his own breath. It was not because of the revelation that Toru could be apart of the very strange reality that he was now mixed in. But that his opinions.. that.. That what he said meant so much to Toru, spoken that fragile, soft voice of his.

This time, he reached fully across the table. His hand still shook, and it was a painfully slow thing, but glove-covered fingers finally reached their destination. Digits brushed across the flesh of Toru's cheek, cupping his face in a purely affectionate manner. "I won't let anyone dream of doing that to you again. You're the pentagon of beauty. And even if I'm the only one saying it.." His voice dropped to a faint whisper, "I hope I'm the only one that you'll ever need to. I'll always support you, always. Whenever you need someone.. I hope I can be that person."

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

ofmanydevices
2009-10-08 09:20 pm UTC (link)

Tom frowned, how was this confusing?

What else would Arai want with you? You revealed a sexual attraction to Shirai, he decided to get revenge, so he sent one of his men to lure you into a trap. It's rather simple.

And Arai being willing to do anything for Shirai, and attacking anyone who speaks ill of his master would no doubt be willing to pose as someone interested in you if ordered to do so.

Don't be like Ikeda and ignore the dangers here just because of a sexual attraction

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-08 10:11 pm UTC (link)

Once again, Toru found himself grasping at words in his mind. That Kazuya felt that way, that he would say these things with such feeling... It was all so overwhelming to the otaku's mind. Nothing before in his life had really prepared him for this. "Th-that's right, Kazuya-kun... right now... I know that you're the one person I can depend on more than anyone else. I-it's probably too soon for me to say that, but... e-everything else is so unstable right now... I-I just want to have you right here."

In a motion that was hardly any less shaky than Kaz's, Toru brought his hand up to touch the other boy's gloved hand, to hold it there. It was... warm. He would've held it there forever, were it not for his cell ringing. Again. With a frustrated little noise, he moved backwards to check his messages. "S-sorry... he's being really insistent. Er... it's Thomas Sagaki... do you know him?"

Toru read the message with increasing irritation at Tom.

Tom, it's called LOVE. He's... in love with me. It's nothing on Reizo's behalf, I can tell. You're being paranoid.

I don't care who Kazuya-kun is loyal to. He cares about me.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-08 10:26 pm UTC (link)

For a record-breaking third time, that day, a smile crossed his face. It had the same awkward sense to it, like his face wasn't used to accomadating for the smile.. Or that his gaze shouldn't be so affectionate.. But, he managed. Even if it was a little off, he could learn to be happy about Toru. And with Toru's hand on his own, it seemed as if the moment were complete.

On the note of Thomas, Kazuya did n-.. Wait, did he know him? For a moment, his face blanked in thought. He *had* seen someone that had been referred to.. Wait, Toru was being bombarded with texts from the silent, somewhat distant fellow? And for what reason? He couldn't think of some connection between the two.. Beyond their quiet natures.

"Uhm. I've met him before. Does he want something from you?" The blue irises that were his eyes fixated on the phone, curiously appraising it as if he could glean the messages from simply giving it a stare.

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	Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN ofmanydevices 2009-10-08 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	There's no such thing as love. It's fiction. And no one cares about each other, I think you've seen that proven. But you know what you're getting in to now. If you want to ignore my warnings then the consequences are on your head. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-08 11:27 pm UTC (link)

Toru sighed and pushed his hair out of his face, letting it fall back into place as he explained. "He's... concerned for my safety. Er... he thinks you're leading me into a trap on behalf of Shirai-san... y'know, Reizo. B-but... he's just paranoid. I-I know that can't possibly be right. Um... I suppose you could call it his dedication to the Anti-Bullying Club. H-he doesn't want me to get harassed or attacked, considering the... incidents, lately."

He speedily tapped out another response on the keypad.

Tom, though I may be as inexperienced in such matters as you, I still think you're wrong.

Kazuya-kun is... not that kind of person. Please understand, sempai.

After hitting send, he stowed away the phone with an almost irritated finality. "There, h-he probably won't text me anymore... I-I'm sorry, that this is interrupting our time so much..."

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-08 11:46 pm UTC (link)

Kaz only smiled lightly, returning the hat to its position on his head. Well, he was glad that someone else was worried for Toru, but he didn't think it necessary around himself. Well, he would have done something.. somewhat like this? He could have never gone so far as confessions of attraction or anything near that, but he would have met someone in Shirai's place. That Tom would go so far as to harass Toru over the issue, was rather far.. But, the fellow had always seemed odd.

Their food arrived afterwards, placed in front of them with a smile and a few kind words said by the deliverer. It looked fairly well-made, as well. Skill of the trade had been involved. Despite his alleged hunger first on, Kazuya only chose to sip at the lemonade that had come with his meal.

"It's alright. If he's worried, then I appreciate that he's checking up on you. I'm glad to see there's someone else looking out for you. I had a few questions for you as well, if you didn't mind. I just was curious to your thoughts on walking together, if to or from school? And if there was anything you feel comfortable sharing. I'm also happy to answer anything else."

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-09 12:25 am UTC (link)

As Kaz sipped at his lemonade, Toru looked at him a little concernedly. Hadn't he said earlier that he was hungry? But then again, it wasn't that big of a deal. Kaz could eat if and when he wanted to. Toru, however, was feeling hungry, and slowly began to consume his meal.

"Y-yeah, some of the people I know a-are really responsible... even for people who are barely their friends. That club... th-they've been helping me out since I, er... collapsed earlier this spring... y-you heard about that, right?" It wasn't a topic he particularly wanted to bring up, but he figured that one way or another, it was better to get out of the way now, when things were still early on. "B-but, please, go ahead... ask me anything. Since I-I want to get to know you better, a-and vice-versa, I suppose."

At the topic of walking to and from school, Toru paused and fidgeted a little, thinking. "W-well, I live in the dorms, so there's really not much of a distance that I need to travel... b-but, where do you live, Kazuya-kun? I could walk you from your house and back, i-if you'd like!" The concept excited him, a little. This was just like in a dating sim! To think, that such a thing could come true for an otaku like Toru.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-09 12:53 am UTC (link)

Toru had collapsed earlier this spring? He.. hadn't really heard, on honest recollection. Sure, he'd caught wind of some rumors about some non-stop MMO player passing out at the keys, but he wouldn't have thought that to be Toru.. Could it be? He'd heard that Toru delved into gaming to a large extent (which had been the fuel for some of his gifts), but he would've never expected him to be that much of a player. Was it just a one time scare? At least the club had been helping him out since.

"Oh, you do? I live a bit off from the school, it's about a twenty-minute walk. If it's convenient for you, we could walk together, sometime? I don't want to force you to walk that distance every day." A small flicker of a smile, at that. There was a pleasure in talking of mere simple things. "Oh, are there any places you like in particular? I know a few parks, and a theatre, and a mall.. But that's about it."

While they conversed, Kazuya began to pick at his food. Almost as if he were an animal testing the safety, or the origin of the substance it was procuring. In this case, it appeared to be, uhm, something along the lines of a fish. Some elaborate design for food, surely?

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-09 04:35 pm UTC (link)

Twenty minutes wasn't much, even if the walk back and forth made it closer to fourty. It was something Toru was completely willing to do, especially for Kazuya.

"I-I'd really like to be able to walk with you... to and from school, o-or to other places, if you'd like. Er... wherever you'd want to go." An uncomfortable pause. "I... don't go out much. M-mostly, I stay in my dorm... b-but, I want to be able to leave it for you!" If there was one reason for Toru to be less of a shut-in, it was this.

He continued to eat, and felt relieved that Kaz was now eating, albeit almost suspiciously. Toru watched with a sort of affectionate amusement as the other boy puzzled over his taiyaki. "Kazuya-kun, y-you've never had taiyaki before?" How unusual. With his shyness and unexpected confusion at such things, Kaz almost seemed as if he, too, might be a hikikomori in some capacity. "It's a pastry with red-bean paste inside of it. I... don't really know why they look like fish, though, since they don't have any fish in them..." He was now veering into observations on par with those made in Fortunate Moon, that beloved 'anime about nothing.' "It's tasty, though! I-I think you'll like it."

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-09 08:38 pm UTC (link)

Oh, so.. that was what it was? A brief redness came to his cheeks at that. He should know these things! Although, it had been.. how long, since he'd last eaten in a restaurant, much less outside his home..? He could remember a few occasions where he'd shared meals with Shirai and the assortment of other intimidating looking figures. He'd mapped out this location before for its quiet look, but he hadn't tested it.. Perhaps he should have beforehand, on an afterthought.

However, Toru's affirmative on his suggestions brought a slightly surprised, but clearly elated expression to his face. They could both try their best to visit new places, and to get out. It would be easier together, wouldn't it? "O-Okay! I'll try to find a few nice places, and then later we can choose which." At the finish of his sentence, he bit into the pastry. Despite its Fish-like exterior, the interior had a warm, rather unique center flavor. As it came in par with his liking, he began eating the array of taiyaki with a rather quickened pace, although he paused halfway into his third.

With the forever lower-bodyless taiyaki in his hand, he began to speak in a quiet voice, "Hey, Toru-kun.. It occurred to me that some of what uhm, Sagaki-san(?) said might have some merit to it.. I'm not sure how Aniki, or everyone else, will react to us. If he asks me directly, I'll tell him the truth, but to everyone else, I wouldn't. It might turn out badly, and I don't want that hardship to be on you. Please, can it be our secret?"

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-09 09:50 pm UTC (link)

With Kazuya's words, reality came crashing back to Toru. This past hour or so had been great, for sure, but... life wouldn't allow for things to be this simple. Prejudice was a fact. The other people around the two students probably wouldn't be that thrilled about the bond between them... especially not parents or teachers. He hadn't remembered the obstacles to their relationship up until this point.

"Y-you're... right. It's probably safer for both of us n-not to say anything... the gossip will be bad enough, as it is. Um... f-for Satou-sempai and Yoshimi-chan... y'know, those two from earlier... I-I'll make some kind of cover story. A-and I wouldn't worry much about Sagaki-sempai; he's not the kind to spread rumors. S-so... o-of course, this can be our secret." He paused, and fidgeted with his napkin a bit. "B-by Aniki... d-do you mean Shirai-san?" Another forgotten worry was now revived in Toru's mind. "I... hope h-he doesn't ask... i-it would probably be more trouble for me..." Great. You go, reach out to him, tell him that you're not interested in guys, and now you're... well, you're together with one of his subordinates.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-10 01:53 am UTC (link)

His hands locked together once more, the sound of stretched leather once more rising from the intensity of the grip which he seemed to be inflicting upon himself. Almost as if his hands were stress relievers in their own. While he knew he could keep a secret around anyone else, even if it meant blatantly lying and acting indifferent about Toru to do so, he could never do so to Shirai. But, if it came to that? He was fine with being scolded, struck and abused himself. He'd lived with that for awhile. But if Toru were to be harmed? His facial expression slowly shifted from one of hesitation to a cold, almost frightening (depending on your perception) mask of morbidity.

"If Aniki were to torment you, I would confront him about it, as I would anyone else. Please, Toru-kun, you don't have to worry about being harassed by anyone while I'm here. I *will* deal with any person that bothers you, permanently. You can trust me on that, okay?" His voice was a bitter, icy confirmation. Almost akin to the sound a blacksmithing hammer makes when striking a tempered piece of metal, so was the voice such a sudden change from the usual soft and quiet.

And, almost as if he had never been discussing the issue of 'dealing with problems', his voice rapidly changed pitch again. "Oh, after you're done your meal, would you like me to walk you back to the dorms? I've probably spent too much of your time already."

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-10 02:12 pm UTC (link)

The sudden switch in Kazuya's demeanor was enough to send chills down Toru's spine. It was like watching one of those harmless little moe girls in an anime pick up an axe to kill the boy next door... but on a smaller scale. Still shocking, though. But he fast realized that Kaz was not to feared; he was there to protect Toru. The ones who should feel fear were the ones who'd cause him grief over his relationships.

Head bowed and fingers digging into one arm, he nodded in confirmation to the other boy. "I-I understand, Kazuya-kun... I trust you... a-and... er... thank you." Those last two words were barely above a whisper. To have someone to protect him... that was something new. Toru didn't doubt the strength of someone who could refer to Reizo of all people as "Aniki." Especially someone whose reason to protect the other was love.

But the ice in Kazuya's voice quickly melted away, melted by his own affection, so it seemed. The rapidity of the change was nearly, but not quite, distressing. Truly amazing how such a calm and loving person could, for lack of a better word, change personas like that. Toru smiled sheepishly. "Yes, I'd greatly appreciate that. B-but, please, don't think that you've been using up m-my precious time or anything... this is much more important than anything else I'd be using it for..." That being said, he still rushed to finish what little remained of his food.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-10 04:08 pm UTC (link)

He set about doing the same as Toru began to finish his meal, reflecting silently over the words spoken. Much more important than anything else he'd be using it for.. A small smile birthed over his lips at that. To think, through all of this, he was now valuable to someone. Valuable to the person he had grown to cherish most. What would happen in the following days? What would they face? It almost seemed as if those questions, that had not mattered days ago, were so important now. Now that he was with Toru. The urge to speak the three words rose in him, to say it in such a manner as if any other possibility was without merit.

Kaz's mouth opened, with the intention of saying those words.. But it seemed too soon. He'd already thrust so much of his emotions on his other. It wouldn't have been fair to say more, to burden him with that.. would it? "I should be thanking you, Toru-kun. You've done so much for me already. I owe you more than I could pay back in a lifetime."

This time, a smile came far easier than it had the last three. His face no longer seemed to resist the effects, and actually.. managed to pull off a blissful expression. Something happy. It was a foreign emotion in its own, but one that was so easy to embrace about Toru. He'd felt spots of belonging around Shirai and his gang, but this.. This was something on a far greater level.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-10 10:55 pm UTC (link)

"Y-you... owe me?" Toru said, a little puzzled. "B-but, all I did was... I-I just..." He had just accepted the love letters and responded to them. Was it that much, to the other boy? How deep did his need for affection run, exactly? Regardless, that affection was something Toru was capable and willing of giving. "I... don't want you to feel any debt to me, Kazuya-kun... Y-you did what your heart needed you to do. I... I did nothing more than accepting your letters."

But it didn't matter. Kazuya was smiling that rare, unusual smile of his again. The boy didn't seem to be much for smiling most of the time, so each instance was unique and of note... And he was smiling just for Toru, it seemed. That was the part that truly mattered most, more than anything else. That the otaku's own presence could mean that much to someone. "B-but... I'm glad, th-that I can make you this happy," he said, pushing aside his now-empty plate. "It makes me feel... w-well, th-that's not important... i-if you're happy like this, th-that's what counts..."

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-10 11:18 pm UTC (link)

At first, he offered a slightly puzzled glance at Toru's inquiry at Kazuya owing him something. Of course he owed him. He owed him every fibre of his being for.. for accepting him. There was no greater thing any person could have done, and nothing that he would have wanted more. Just to be able to have importance to someone, and to have someone to value above all other things.

However, that Toru would be pleased at making him smile.. To cherish his ability to make him happy. Toru could do make Kaz's heart swell effortlessly, could he not? He had the reins of Kazuya's emotions in hands, and yet.. he valued it, instead of using it? It seemed an odd concept, but one that left an undeniably warm sensation.

Formally enough, he pulled a good amount of cash from one of his deep coat pockets, and left it on the table, and then slid out from the booth. It seemed more money than was necessary, but he appeared to be in high spirits as it was. "Thank you, again, Toru-kun. You're far more gentle with me than you need to be, but.. It's kind of you. Would you hold my hand while we walk back?" The gloved palm was raised tentatively, this time requesting the warmth that Toru's hand offered instead of his earlier attempt at offering.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-11 03:37 am UTC (link)

Toru quickly followed Kazuya out of the booth, not wanting to feel left behind in any capacity. As soon as the other boy's hand was proffered, he grabbed onto it with his own, not caring who saw at this point. "Of course... o-of course I will! It's... the least I can do, Kazuya-kun." It was pleasant, to hold his hand again. Even with the glove in the way, Toru could feel the tiny amounts of human warmth radiating through. He doubted he'd ever get tired of this new experience. No matter how close you got to a character, the closest you'd ever come to holding hands was holding the controller.

With a kind look in his eyes, he faced Kazuya. "Shall we go... Kazuya-kun?"

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-11 03:53 am UTC (link)

"Let's." The best that one could hope for in the remnant of a smile remained on his face. This was just.. well, he really had no words for it. Simply enough, as he and Toru exited the store in the direction of the school dorms.. There was a bliss in him. His grip tightened about the one that was his everything's hand, just enough to convey the affection he felt running through him like the roaring rapids.. His heart pounding, like the very crashing waves that the rapids inflicted.

For all that was in him, he simply felt that this was right.. That no one could have crushed what they had, that their love was the one thing invulnerable to any word, any action.. That it could never be dented, scarred, or mangled in any way. While they might endure pain, their love would forever hold. It was a comfortable moment, and he felt as if there was no need to say anymore. That they could simply walk, and enjoy the fact of each other's presence.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

2dbeauty
2009-10-11 10:19 pm UTC (link)

Walk he did, hand in hand with Kaz, no longer afraid. It felt as though nothing could interrupt, nor threaten, nor even come close to affecting them as long as their hands touched. Toru now finally felt in control of the beating of his own nervous heart, which had been pounding ridiculously since Toru left the dorms in the first place that morning. The tighter squeeze on his hand by the other boy caused him to smile even more.

Was this love? He hoped so. He really did. "W-we're really lucky, huh?" he said, quietly, half to himself and half to Kazuya.

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Re: THE GRAND UNVEILING SHALL COMMENCE IN FIVE, GENTLEMEN

puppetofhisown
2009-10-11 10:54 pm UTC (link)

Anyone might have seen them, walking in hand and hand.. Clasping onto each other's fingers like it was the most perfect fit. It was still sunny outside, and the streets were quieter than they usually were. The only sound he could hear was their footsteps and their breathing.. And that's all he would've wanted. There were few moments in his life that he could have recounted as happier.. And fewer moments yet where he felt so relaxed. It was as if the world had managed to go completely right, for just a few minutes.

Of course, the silence was cut gently enough by Toru's voice. They were lucky.. He couldn'tve asked for anything better.. He was the lucky one, was he not? Kaz was barely more than adequate for Toru, and that Toru would settle for him? It was something he could hardly pay back in a lifetime of service. Two lifetimes. No, a hundred. An uncountable number.

"Can things stay like this for a little longer?" He asked a question in return, but did not say it directly to Toru. More or less, he was still facing forward while he spoke. Perhaps speaking to himself, the air, or even anything that might've been listening.

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