wakes up to a very unpleasant surprise. He's an adult again, but the fact that he's in a certain Chinese nation's arms... well.-
It shouldn't be that surprising, actually. Yao *did* stay over yesterday to take care of him, since he got younger, for some reason....-
but the fact that he was an adult again.. and naked (clothes do not grow!)... and laying in bed with him... that was the surprise. Anyway,-
now that this has been found out, he'll just stare at the other, red-faced and wide-eyed, not sure if he should move or kick him or scream-
or what. [ and i'll stop switching from past to present tense maybe. idk. ]
[*snort* |D ....*continues drinking* ;A; ]
[ /pats ]
Yao
is
smiling in his sleep, because he had come over to talk to Kiku and maybe try to get along with him, but instead he found a -
child. Oh how he missed those days. He was dreaming about all the things they could do and really, he was getting carried away. He -
mumbles something though, when he goes to hug Kiku and wait... he wasn't that big was he? He opens his eyes and -- "K-Kiku?"
watches him with mild curiosity while he does this... and frowns. How nostalgic of him. Still, it made him wish he could remember what he-
dreamed about in his sleep; maybe he was dreaming of the same things... oh well. When the other wakes up, he gives a short nod, blushing-
even darker. "H-hai..." He wiggles a bit, indicating that he would really like to get up and put some clothes on.
blinks a few times, not quite realizing what is going on. Had it been a dream or... is he dreaming now? Wait, why would he be dreaming of -
waking up with a naked Kiku in his arms? Oh... he was naked, wasn't he? "Aiya," he mutters, unwrapping his arms and turning red, "S-sorry -
Kiku." Well that was a nice start to the day.
squirms away from him quickly, standing up-- taking the blanket with him to cover himself up-- and grabbing the first pieces of clothing--
he sees, throwing them on hastily. "It's... it's fine. You were just... yesterday.. ah. You know." He takes a seat back on the futon,-
not facing Yao, because he's way too embarrassed, of course.
sits up, but also faces away from Kiku. He isn't sure if the other wants him there anymore, especially after... this. He finally asks,-
"D-did you sleep okay," and decides to stare at the wall. At least he was back to normal, even if he was really enjoying taking care of him.
looks over his shoulder, wondering if he should do something to make him feel better... but decides against it. "Actually.." he starts,-
voice quiet, barely above a whisper, "y-yes, I did... better than I have in a while." Probably because you were there with me, he wanted to-
continue, but of course he didn't say that. It would be a very odd thing to say in this situation.
smiles to himself and a small sigh of relief escapes his lips, "Aa, good aru." He's glad because he also slept really well. He then stands -
and stretches, "What do you want for breakfast?" He wanted to lighten the mood since he thought Kiku was still embarrassed.
nods slightly, and blurts "I'm not hungry" all too suddenly. He was, actually, but thought breakfast could wait until he figured out what-
he wanted to say. He knew he wanted to say something to bring light to this situation... but what? After a few minutes of sitting in-
an awkward silence, he stands, turns to face Yao (with his head down), and says in an even lower voice than before, "Thank you."
blinks in surprise and mumbles and a soft okay. He could feel the strange atmosphere, but he didn't know what he wanted to say either. -
Yao
is
even more surprised when he hears the thank you. He looks at him and smiles, "Maybe we can have breakfast another day." He has an almost-
hopeful look in his eyes, but now he isn't sure if he's wanted around or not.
nods several times, shyly lifting his head for a minute to look him dead in the face. "Yes. I would.. please come over more often.-
I... forgot how much... Imisshowthingsusedtobe." Surprised at his daring words, he drops his head again. It was true, of course, but after-
all that the two have been through... he's not sure how the other will react to that.
Yao
thinks
he might still be dreaming. It has to be a dream, right? Or was Kiku playing a cruel trick on him? He blinks and a small blush creeps-
onto his cheeks, "Do... do you mean that Kiku?" He wants to pull the other into a hug, but he stops himself, in case this is a trick. "I...-
miss how things use to be too aru."
"Yes. And.. I know." This is where he unloads. "I-I know, I can tell that you don't like what I have become. It is obvious. But I.. haven't-
changed all that much. That... you know... whole betrayal and.. war, that was... I-I... I know I can't change that happened, and I can-
*never* justify it. B-but I do regret it, especially now... I just... I-I want us to be able to..." Oh, he ran out of words. Still, hoping-
that his elder knows what he meant, he keeps his head down; the corners of his eyes filling with tears threatening to fall. He hasn't cried-
in a while.. a long while. But this is putting some things into perspective, and might just send him over the edge any second.
bit his bottom lip, the words making his vision blur. No, there was no way this was a dream or a joke. The Kiku in front of him reminded-
him of the kinder boy he knew long ago and he refused to believe this wasn't real. He reached both hands out, cupping Kiku's cheeks, -
making him look up at him, "It's okay Kiku, I... forgive you." And he knew, deep down inside, that despite everything that had happened, -
Kiku was still the same. He gave his best smile, though tears were in his eyes, "I want us to get along again."
sniffles, choking back a sob at the back of his throat. "Y-you... you do? I..." Even though Yao had his hands on his cheeks, he tried-
his best to turn his head as his own tears started to fall. He thought this very humiliating, though he'd already done that quite well.-
"M.. me too." He gives a faint smile back, the best he can manage.
nods, his smile bigger, thumb wiping away at a tear on Kiku's cheek, "I'm happy." He felt relieved and now he did hug him. He wrapped his-
arms tightly around him and squeezes. "I'm very happy," he repeats, voice lower as he hugs him. (wraps* i will fix my tenses too orz)
's smile widens as well, just a little bit. "Me too." Oh, he doesn't get hugged often. He squeaks a bit, the contact quite unfamiliar-
to him. But after a minute or so of just standing there, he returns the embrace slightly by weakly wrapping his arms around his waist.
lets him go after another minute, though he remains close, his cheeks flushed pink with happiness. This is-
good, they can start anew and now he knew Kiku didn't hate him, "Are you sure you're not hungry aru?"
frowns, seeming unwilling to end the embrace, as he still has his arms wrapped around him. "I.. I am sure." As if on cue, a low growl can-
be heard from his empty stomach. Frown deepening, Kiku just tightens his hold on the other.
tilts his head to the side, about to ask if he didn't want some tea at least, but then he blinks when he hears Kiku's stomach growl. -
He laughs, quite comfortable in the other's arms, even if he wasn't sure why Kiku wasn't letting go, "Your stomach says otherwise."
lays his head on Yao's shoulder while his stomach growls again, but he ignores the sound and the pain in his stomach going along with it.-
He just... wanted the hug to last a little bit longer. It's very rare that he gets one and actually enjoys it, after all.
Yao
is
a little surprised, but he isn't complaining. He brings his arms up again and hugs him back. He could feel his heart pounding faster than-
usual, not use to the contact nowadays either. And... this was Kiku he was hugging. Golden-brown eyes close as he holds him, a -
small smile on his face as his mind begins to wander, "Kiku."
sighs contently, muttering a soft 'sorry,' hoping he knows what he means by that. He pulls away slightly to look at him, blinking once.-
"Hm?" He thought he heard the other say his name.
didn't know he spoke, actually. His cheeks turn a darker shade of red, "Aa, nothing." He wanted to say something, but he didn't know what-
exactly. The hugging, it felt... nice. With a smile he added, "It's just been a while since we've been this close aru."
nods a bit. "O.. oh. Yes, it has... I do not normally do this willingly. I am not a hugger.." He adds, with a blush, "nor am I a kisser."-
Well, it was true. Not a kisser in the least.
laughs a little. He kind of guessed as much and he was glad Kiku hadn't lost all his values and turned into a France or heavens -
knew who. "Aiya Kiku, hugging and kissing isn't that bad though." When done with the right person anyway.
blushes more. "I.. w-well, I would not know, w-would I?" Wow, he actually said all of that.. why did he even mention kissing? He'll just-
dig his face into Yao's shoulder now in extreme embarrassment.
opens his mouth to say something but just ends up looking at Kiku's head. He brings a hand to Kiku's hair and pets him, "You have -
kissed before... right Kiku?" For some reason his own cheeks are turning red again.
lifts his head slightly to look at him. "... No. I-I have not." A squeak, and he lowers his head back to the other's shoulder again.
doesn't know why he's so surprised and... happy? "Aa but you will one day," he tries to reassure him. The next question is asked before he -
knows what he is saying, "Isn't there someone you like?"
"Hn... not.. really." He sighs, but ponders it for a second. "I don't know of anyone who would want to be with me, anyway. I would only-
take a chance if I knew they felt the same."
frowns a little, "There are probably many people who want to be with you aru." He meant it too. Kiku was polite and smart and nice to -
look at. What girl wouldn't want Kiku? He blushes a little more and laughs, "But I'm the same so I shouldn't talk." He looks to the side,-
finding something interesting on the wall to stare at.
makes a small 'tch' noise. "Well... hm? What do you mean, you are the same?" He blinks curiously, lifting his head yet again to look at him.
Yao
is
trying not to blush when he turns his gaze back to look at him, "I haven't..." He looks at the wall again, "I would only take a chance-
with someone I knew liked me." He didn't think kissing should be done with just anyone after all. Why were they on this topic again?
subconsciously leans in closer, bringing his face just inches away from the other's. "Neither of us will ever find anyone, if we keep this-
up. Maybe we should... just take a chance. Do something risky, for once. .. If you like someone, t-that is."
's eyes search for Kiku's, also leaning closer. He swallows, "Maybe we should... what harm can it do right?" His -
voice lowers a little as he inches just a bit closer, "Kiku?"
brings them even closer, their noses almost touching now. "Exactly." He bites his lower lip, responding in an almost whisper, "Hm?"
Yao
says
in an almost whisper, "I'm going to kiss you aru." He closes the distance between them before he can hear Kiku's response, softly brushing -
their lips together.
Kiku
has
no time to respond, of course; but his eyes widen and he lets out a little gasp as their lips touch. After the initial shock wears off, he-
closes his eyes and presses into the other lightly.
keeps their lips pressed together, not sure why he was doing this. And Kiku was responding! Did that mean this was okay? He pulls away-
to whisper, keeping their lips close, "Y-you didn't push me away." He actually wanted to ask 'does this mean you like me?' but he -
couldn't quite say it. He also wanted to keep kissing him.
Saifon
is
not sure what he walked in on but is now backing out quickly. All he wanted to do was use Japan's telly. He will pretend he saw nothing --
--and life can go on normally.
smiles slightly with a nod. "I am glad you and I took the chance." He closes the distance between them once again, kissing the other with-
a bit more force than before, the smile still on his face.
[ pfffft hong kong. xD ]
(LMAO Hong Kong |D poor boy)
more than happily returns the kiss, a smile on his face as well. He lifts a hand and threads his fingers-
through his hair, lips moving with more eagerness, a soft sigh escaping into the kiss.
goes along with him for a few more minutes-- he's still quite unexperienced, you know-- before pausing, pulling away slowly with his eyes-
still closed and a blissful smile still on his face.
[OTL sorry. :'D]
slowly opens his eyes when Kiku pulls away, a light blush on his cheeks. Nope, kissing wasn't bad at all and they'd have plenty of time to-
gain experience and spend time together. He rests his forehead against Kiku's, still smiling.
sighs softly, opening his eyes and slowly reaching up to pet Yao's hair. ".. I like kissing. And," he adds, with a very small chuckle,-
"I like you."
laughs a little, giving him a small peck, "I like you too." But, "We should make breakfast aru, before we kiss the day away." He wouldn't-
mind, not really, but they had to eat. "We'll continue kissing after," he added as he took Kiku's other hand in his.
smiles his brightest smile, and, as if on cue again, his stomach growls. "O-oh.. good idea." He blushes a bit, mostly about the-
'we'll continue kissing after' comment, and stops petting Yao's hair and squeezes his hand.
laughs and gives him another peck, pulling him along afterwards, "Let's cook together!"
trudges on behind him, keeping a firm hold on his hand. "Ah... alright. What should we make?"
Yao
thinks
for a second and flashes a smile, "What do you want?" He didn't mind.
shrugs. "I usually only have a rice cracker or something." He's not a big breakfast eater; lunch and dinner are made priority to him.
nods, "We'll make rice crackers and tea." When Kiku visits him, he'll cook him some of his own breakfast meals for them to eat.
"Alright." He goes to the pantry, pulling out a bag of rice flour and a small tin box. When he comes out, he tosses the tin to Yao.-
"There are tea bags in there, and the kettle is on the stove. I will get the rest of the rice cracker ingredients." He goes back to the-
pantry, leaving Yao to make the tea.
catches the tin and smiles, "Okay." He walks to the stove and takes the kettle, filling it the water and setting it back. He goes to look-
for the cups while the water boils. He's still running through everything that happened through his head, a -
pink hue decorating his face while he prepares the tea.
comes back with an armful of rice cracker ingredients, which looks to be quite the armful for him, as he is quite small. He goes over to-
the other, nudging him once, as if to silently ask for assistance.
makes a small 'ah' sound as he turns around and takes some of the ingredients, placing them on the counter.
(Sorry I'm so slow btw |D)
smiles and thanks him, setting the rest of the ingredients down next to the others. He starts to mix them together and such.
[ it's alright! I'm just... fast. xD and I'm not gonna bother with the details of the rice cracker-making, since I'm too lazy to look up-
a recipe. if that's alright. ]
(Lol I'm not usually this slow, but I'm on a sort of road trip xD And people keep dragging me out orz And I don't mind at all~)
smiles back and helps him mix the ingredients. He also finishes getting the tea ready.
[ oh.. xD well I hope you're having fun, at least! ]
finishes mixing the ingredients, making small ball-shapes and setting them on a pan, sliding the pan into the oven when he's done.-
He washes the mess off his hands and quickly cleans up, turning to Yao afterward. ".. Those will take a while to bake. What should we do-
until then?"
nods and smiles, "Aa, we could kiss again aru." He was saying that to see if Kiku would blush again. In reality he meant to say, "Or -
talk. Figure out what this means." He was thousands of years old, but now he sounded like a child to his own ears.
(I am XD <3)
does indeed blush, but lightens up a bit when he suggests talking. "M-mm.. alright. Good idea." Still blushing, he leads the other to his-
front room and sits him down at the kotatsu table. "... So."
Yao
likes
the blush. It's cute. He follows and sits down beside him. It's harder to look at him when he talks, but he wants to be next to him. -
"I really want to try this.." he starts, turning to face him, and takes a breath before he continues. "I've always liked you Kiku." It -
seemed like forever ago.
blushes even more. If he knew what he thought about the blush he'd protest, but he doesn't of course. "A-always..?" He blinks, not quite-
sure if he believes him. "I... wow. Anyway, I really want to try this as well. It could lead to something... amazing." He gives the other-
a small, shy smile, looking down at the surface of the table.
blushes too, and smiles back, nodding, "I'm happy." He reaches forward and cups both of his cheeks, bringing his face close as to kiss-
him again. He was sure it would lead to something amazing.
chuckles a little bit. "Me too." He presses into the kiss, scooting as close as he can without sitting on the other's lap, and bringing-
his hands up to hold onto Yao's shirt.