[closed] this is the part of me

[tauborn]

Characters: Takuto and Sugata
Location: Shibusen's library
Rating: PG13, for the sake of research topics
Time: June 30, late morning
Description: Takuto has some research to do, and he invites Sugata along because now that they don't live together he has to work at seeing his bff.





[He's sitting at the top of the Shibusen steps, waiting for Sugata and watching the city. He's hoping he'll be able to get some good books and be better prepared to sort out his life.

But then he has to squint because it's really sandy when the wind picks up and okay, actually he's going to wait just inside the door.]

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[peacocked]

If it isn't too much trouble.

[omfg do you hear that? that's the sound of his heart shattering. i kid i kid.]

[tauborn]

Of course not.

[It's no more trouble than it ever was when Sugata was still living with him, after all. He takes his books and heads towards the door, making sure the most innocuous one is on the top.]

[peacocked]

Thank you.

[ok good. and with that he follows the other back to his apartment.] How are things going, by the way?

[tauborn]

[a light blush suffuses his cheeks.]

Well, um, Yuugi's not back from Egypt yet, but things are, um, good.

[Its not as if he's been home alone, after all.] What is it like living at Nanami's?

[peacocked]

Only good?

[he pauses as he looks up in thought.] It's alright for the most part. This is my second day living with her after all, so.

[tauborn]

[His blush gets a little more pronounced.]

Okay, actually it's been very good, but, I mean, it's not like things suddenly got better as soon as you left or anything. It, um, has n-nothing to really do with th-that....

[Except it kind of does when suddenly both roommates were away and Takuto had the place entirely to himself. To himself and his girlfriend, really.]

[peacocked]

[he stops mid-step before walking around takuto and stopping in front of him. he leans in a little as he places a hand on one of takuto's shoulders.] You better be using protection.

[tauborn]

[Oh god Sugata, must you say that? He's now a single entity of redness from his hair to his chest.]

I-it's not like it's th-that! [Though it did come pretty close.] And I mean, of course we would! I may do stupid things, but I'm not that stupid!! I-I mean, we've talked about it, but it's not, I mean, it's, you know, it's--why am I telling you this?

[The last bit is himself suddenly realizing he's rambling about things that Sugata may or may not want to know, or that Yako might be embarrassed to find out Sugata knows, and he's feeling a little mortified.]

[peacocked]

[because he's a glutton for pain, that's why. but it's okay, he got his just desserts in the end too, soooo.

YOU GOOD SIRE, OVER THERE. YES YOU. THAT MASK NEEDS ANOTHER MASK PRONTO!!!]

I'm just making sure.

[tauborn]

[And Takuto is too deep in his own flustered emotions that he doesn't notice any slight hitches in Sugata's mask(s) that may or may not have even been there.]

There's no need for you to 'make sure.' [What are you going to do anyway? Come over and put the condom on for him?!]

[peacocked]

[he might..... but no that would be too much for him. sorry takuto.]

Of course I do.

[tauborn]

[He folds his arms across his chest. Wh-why is Sugata suddenly lecturing him about this??? He sighs. It's probably because Sugata is his best friend and just really cares about him. He'd probably do the same for Sugata, except with much more teasing, after all.]

L-look, Sugata, I know I'm kinda like the... reckless, ignorant youth type. And I don't have, er, a lot of, you know... experience. But that doesn't mean I don't know how to be careful. You don't have to worry about this aspect of my life.

[peacocked]

It never hurts to be certain, Takuto. [he shrugs it off.] Besides, as your best friend it is my duty to always worry.

[tauborn]

[It seems like some of the tension is leaving, thank goodness. Now it's time to get cheeky.] Then you can at least be fair about it and go nag Yako, too.

[He's kidding. Don't actually go do that.]

[peacocked]

It's rude to nag a lady about those kinds of things. Besides, I'm sure that's something that's on her mind already.

[tauborn]

I'm sure it is, too, but... [And now his mouth is shut. Because, again, saying too much that Sugata may or may not want to know.] B-but that's not the point.....

[peacocked]

[the things sugata brings on to himself....]

Of course. [cue another hungry rumble of his tummy.] When do you have to leave for your shift?

[tauborn]

[He works from noon until 6, so there's really not a whole lot of time. But thank goodness Sugata has changed the subject. Or at least Sugata's stomach has changed the subject.] About ten to twelve. We can make some instant ramen....

[But they've finally arrived at the apartment, so at least there's that.]

[peacocked]

If that's all you've got left then I guess I'll have some. It's going to be a really quick lunch though. So if that's alright with you...

[tauborn]

[He unlocks the door and Firecracker comes bounding out, clearly pleased to see Sugata after a whole two days apart. It doesn't matter at all how Sugata feels about the dog, the dog loves him.]

Well, there's a few other things--Yako did some cooking last night but she brought most of the ingredients from her place. If there's anything else you want, feel free to have it--you know where things are.

[Yako over to cook explains why there's very few dishes that aren't soaking in the sink or in the dishwasher. But at least the ones in the dishwasher are clean, so he has at least one pot to boil water in.]

[peacocked]

[ah... we meet again doge. be bends down and gives the pup a pat on the head. just one pat, yup.]

I was joking, you know.

[tauborn]

Your stomach doesn't seem to be joking.

[Considering how much it's been rumbling! But he's making them some ramen so keep your stomach under control.]

[peacocked]

My stomach is hungry. Be glad I'm not like Wako. [a pause.] Or Yako for that matter.

[tauborn]

[He laughs.] Yes. Otherwise I'd really be out of food. [And then he shakes his head and laughs again.] You know, whoever said that boys eat more than girls was really wrong.

[peacocked]

No they're right. They've just have never met Wako or Yako.