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[Oh my god, you brat, he's just gonna tumble down onto you like that, you know that right. Enjoy that weight.]

I'm warning you right now, [propping himself up, this is not as awkward as it could be he guesses, it's kind of nice, oh no that makes this kind of awkward doesn't it,] I got a failing grade from Silver earlier this month in wrestling. So I hope you're not looking for a fight. If that's what this is.

Even if unintentional, you started it first with that sand attack of yours.

[ The weight makes him nervous at first, forcing him to wonder why Goro is so heavy despite being a model (joking), but he finds it comforting... the cold coarse sand under him is also comforting. It reminds him that this is real and not whatever he saw earlier in the night.

Akira only gives him a bright smile from below, not at all feeling threatened or cornered. If anything, he's admiring his friend's features as they're illuminated by the moonlight. This moment lasts a little longer before he finally makes a move with hands snaking over Goro's sides. ]

What about a tickle fight?

[Akira really is prettier than he thinks. Especially with that smile of his, it feels like it's lightning up the more than any moon. Goro jerks when there's hands at his sides, obviously ticklish, and he is gooooing to try and escape.]

No, absolutely not, I don't pick fights I can't win.

[he's forfeiting he's not gonna do this]

[ Come baaack. He clicks his tongue twice again... Whoops. He needs to stop that, but it's hard not to when Goro is running away from him like a cat that doesn't want to be dressed up for the day. Unfortunately, Akira follows after him and digs his fingers into Goro's side, making swift work in this unfair battle.

LET HIM HEAR YOU LAUGH LIKE AN IDIOT ]

[YOU ARE THE CRUELEST PERSON he's gonna be laughing so hard he snorts, you fiend, please tell me you're gonna let him have some air before he sounds like a goddamn hyena.

Like, there is no better place to do this than on a beach alone at night with the ocean gently washing against the moonlit shore behind them but you are a cruel person, let him liiiive.]

[ Go big or go home!! Which means no breaks for Goro Akechi as long as Akira is around. Those fingers continue to dig and prod at Goro's sides relentlessly and there's no end to the assault. He can't help but chuckle a little as he witnesses the hysterical sight—laughter is sort of infectious.

It takes another minute or two before the tickling slows to a halt. Rest up while you can. ]

Still alive?

[ What is even the best answer to this question...? ]

[Oh, god. Everything hurts. He feels dead inside, and he's just gonna lay back in the sand without a word, the only sign he's alive being the rise and fall of his chest as he evens his breathing out with minor starts of laughter.

... What is the best answer to that question...]

No, Akira. You've killed me. Done me in. [Another bit of laughter, but it's freely given and he's sitting up, hi Akira.] And now my ghost yearns for revenge!

[So it's your turn to get tickled, you son of a bitch, Goro's fingers are going for Akira immediately.]

[ Ohhhh boy!! He senses danger almost instantly when Goro sits up. Usually the dead don't stay dead after a tickle, so Akira scrambles for an advantageous position. Unfortunately, he only has the chance to shift away a centimeter or two, but he counters by quickly grabbing a hold of both wandering hands.

He may not be as ticklish as Goro, but he doesn't want to die. ]

Isn't that a little petty? Your spirit won't pass on if you keep holding on that grudge, Goro Akechi.

[ Please be deterred. ]

[Wow, they're holding hands. Goro can't even appreciate it as much because he wants to get back at Akira, grin widening.]

I'll rest easy once I've gotten you back for my untimely demise. Take responsibility, Akira Kurusu. Accept your punishment.

[ His nervous expression withers over time as their hands are occupied. There's a squeeze a here and there, then he slowly... lowers their hands together... Of course he's still holding onto them. He does not AND cannot trust that smile right now. ]

No.

[ HE WILL SURVIVE ]

It seems that my revenge'll have to wait another day, then. You might not get off so lucky with a tickle fight.

[Last chance!!!

... He is starting to realize their hands are still very much together but last chance!!]

[ ... Bigger punishment in the future. He's not sure if he wants to live in fear for the rest of his days, so he

slowly releases Goro's hands and steels himself. Have mercy. ]

[Oh thank goodness. Goro watches him for a moment, flexing his fingers, and relishes in Akira's expression. All braced for what's about to come.]

You look like you're on death row, Akira. I won't torture you too badly.

[Sweet, sweet words. The wait must be worse than the act though, he's almost sure, so he waits a second more before descending on Akira's sides.

LAUGH, LAUGH YOU FOOL]

[ At first, Akira does well to fight off the laughter, squirming only a bit for the first couple seconds... But then he starts writhing violently, coughing up a giggle or two before heartily laughing. It isn't as loud as Goro's fit, but it's palpable that he's dying slowly.

Ever so slowly.

Enough to curl a bit and attempt to put distance between them. ]

[This

is so nice and an honestly good distraction from his thoughts, he really likes Akira's laugh (as stupid as it is) and he gives chase for a little bit longer, then draws away to let the other breathe. Hopefully the pink his cheeks have gained will fade by the time Akira's alright.]

[ Whose laugh sounds stupid??

Akira leers from where he is, clutching onto his sides before he can relax. He stays there, a little defiant—a light kicks comes after Goro straight to his side before Akira rolls himself to sit up. Huffs!! His attempt to stay Upset ends in failure and his soft smile returns as he runs his fingers through his hair. ]

This isn't a romantic walk at all.

[ Since he's assuming this is a reference to that one late night conversation they had. Abruptly, he starts shaking his head so the sand lost in there flies out. Be careful. ]

[Goro makes mock pained noises, turning his smile away when the sand starts to fly. Starts to brush out his hair too, shaking it out lightly to not return fire to Akira.]

That's your fault. We could've had a wonderful stroll down the beach, but someone had to surprise me.

[And make them fall. Totally all Akira's fault. Definitely nothing he did to start this.]

But the night is young, Akira. [...] I don't really mind if we actually take one or not, it's just nice to be out here. The ocean's proximity is one of my favorite things about the city.

You were the one that thought sliding down into the beach on your bike was a good idea.

[ He shoots Goro a quizzical and obviously dubious look when he starts dusting off his clothes... Not that it matters, they're going to be riddled with sand down to their socks and everything. He picks himself up onto his feet and offers a hand.

They're at this part of their night again. ]

A walk is kind of boring. Why don't we get our feet wet instead?

[ Taking his hand means yes. ]

[It's real tempting to drag Akira back down, but the ocean's got a draw far more appealing than messing around on the sand again; Goro takes his hand and helps himself up, grimacing at the feeling of sand between his socks and shoes. He's gonna take them off and leave them here.]

I hope you don't mean full swimming. It's dangerous to do that at night, you know.

[... But he's totally down for like, literally getting his feet wet. They'll have to be careful of crabs...]

Just a little dip, promise.

[ He's taking off his shoes and sliding his socks off, too. Tossing them next to the bike, he watches the sea ripple in and pull back. It feels so close, yet so far... They would still need to make some distance over, maybe the "romantic walk". Stroking his chin, he hums thoughtfully to the crash of the rolling waves. ]

I'll race you there.

[ Bye. ]

Akira, that's-- Akira!

[You!! Are gone, he is not going to race he certainly, certainly

is taking off after him, what is the point of keeping fit for modeling if he isn't going to show off his speed. Goro's pausing when the waves start to roll over his ankles though, uncertain. It's warm enough for this, but... would it be uncool of him to just stay out here. Wet clothes are a trouble. Sand'll stick easier to them too. Who knows what is out there in the ocean at night.

Akira's long won this, but Goro'll reluctantly tread forward a bit more, babbling a bit over the ocean's song.]

We can't see where there might be sharp shells, we could lose our footing and go under unexpectedly, it's rather hard to see out here even with the moonlight too, I don't know CPR...

Can you scream my name any louder?

[ Exaggerated and exasperated sigh. Akira is fine! No broken seashells jabbed into his feet. No discarded glass, either. Fortunately, he's pretty sharp despite wearing some hipster prescription glasses. Closing his eyes, he takes in the crisp ocean breeze and the moving sand below his soles. They may feel a small clam or two, but harmless!

Peace and tranquility cracks when Goro's worries rise, almost akin to nagging. Akira opens his eyes to a squint, but looks over his shoulder before facing him completely. ]

I wasn't planning on going out further than this. [ And it's unlikely for him to be pulled by the tide from here, but... He strokes his chin. Contemplating. ] Not knowing CPR.

Concerning.

It was not a scream.

[More like an exasperated shout, but. Huff. He'd deny it if it was.

... That's good, though. Even if he doesn't like that tone Akira's got, this height of wave is fine. He'll kick them a bit, quietly taking in the night too, and shakes his head.]

I've never needed to know how. It's a useful life skill to have, but how often do you think someone's going to use it?

[ Shout? Yell? Scream? What will Goro accept?! Whatever helps him sleep at night, I guess. Akira walks a little further despite what he said, but not much—only two steps. He hums thoughtfully. ]

You'll never know when you can save a life, but it would be good if you could... Right?

[ ... ]

You can consider it your first kiss, too.

[ Assuming it would be. He doesn't know Goro's life story. ]

It'd be pretty pathetic to consider that your first kiss, you know. You're just saving someone or getting your life saved.

[... Is that a cue to talk about his kiss record. Or. Um. Casual!]

It wouldn't be my first kiss anyway.

[#nailedit]

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