[ Ouch. He can feel the hot sear at that burn and it’s definitely not the pizza. Taken aback, he holds his pizza idly with a dumbfounded look on his face wondering what exactly happened? Did he die? What should he even do? What can be even do?!?!
He’s still speechless, so he pinches Goro’s side. ]
[Goro smiles widely, pecking Akira's cheek despite the pinch. Causing speechlessness is always rewarding. While he's still close like this, he'll nuzzle the side of Akira's face and keep his voice low.]
[ He puffs up like an angry pufferfish when Goro comes in for a peck, but deflated when he hears those soft words. He wants to be mildly offended. He’s allowed to be... yet he can’t find an ounce of it in his body. Instead, there are little flutters that line his stomach, warmth that fills his chest. It makes him forget for one moment the worries and doubts. He makes an attempt to spark that vengeful fire by pinching Goro’s side some more—to no avail.
Chuckling a bit, he makes a mistake and lets these words slip: ]
[Mmmmmm. That's embarrassing and nice, something he's asked himself before; he doesn't deserve Akira, and yet he wants to. Goro shyly takes Akira's hand, curling their fingers together.]
I could ask myself the same thing. But you were born in the same era as me, and that's enough, isn't it?
[ Goddamnit. He feels awfully embarrassed that it slipped, but it worked out? Sheepish, he... Can’t do anything because his hand is occupied by a pizza, then the other is monopolized by Goro. Appetite gone, all he wants to do is snuggle with his boyfriend and take another nap. ]
We’ve grown to be those romantic couples people complain about, haven’t we.
[ 100%... It’s just three slices. Watch put all of this energy into finishing so he doesn’t need to face the reality that they’re grossly cute. ]
[ Stop looking at the table? It's plain. Akira bumps their shoulder again, trying to get Goro's attention as he keeps his eyes on him now. The only way they can get over their embarrassed, pitiful selves is to be shameless and brazen. ]
[He'll look at Akira, then away in thought. Hmmmm. He never thought he'd get this far in any relationship? What do people do for the halfway point... or rather, a milestone.]
[ That doesn't make him feel better, but he still smiles while squeezing his hand. ]
... All right, but don't take time away from your beauty sleep, princess. [ A dramatic sigh. ] You better be prepared to watch me fall constantly. Good thing I don't feel pain.
I see. That's quite the skill you have, Akira, I'm a little jealous...
[... But he's squeezing Akira's hands too, grin toning down into a more concerned smile.]
At the same time, don't forget that you're very much human and your time spent on Earth is already short compared to many other things in this world. Don't shorten it more by being reckless with fancy ability of yours.
[ HE CAN DO THIS. He can totally do this. It isn't a big deal? Akira rubs his neck as he stalls a bit, eyes darting elsewhere to keeps his mind off of the dagger-like stare stabbing him. ]
Last month, I made a couple of trips down the subway with friends or without. It was convenient against the rats and vines, but... Elliot, Yusuke, and I came across a train monster. It was fun.
[ That isn't a lie—he loved it. That may be a problem itself. ]
It tried to crush me into a pancake a couple of times.
[But it's not very mad, just sort of... well, it's a little irritated, mostly exasperated. Goro glances around and then moves over to hug his boyfriend tightly, pressing a kiss to his cheek.]
I'm glad you're alright, but please refrain from doing that? You'll worry grey into my hair, and I don't think I can pull that off as well as the twins or Secchan... Um, I faced something similar as well, and it had a fun time making me a damsel in distress.
[He was sore? As fuck? But otherwise unharmed, thank god.]
Hey, I'm fine—[ Oomf. Stop squeezing the air out of him. He hugs back just as tightly, if not tighter. ]
Let me clarify, I wasn't trying to get crushed.
[ Please. From this position, he can see the employee giving them a Look. How long have you guys loitered around here? Doing this? In front of their salad AND pizza? ]
Did you teach it not to mess with Goro Akechi after?
[ He doesn't ask if he's okay. Based on this hug and how Goro isn't grimacing, he can tell all is well. ]
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He’s still speechless, so he pinches Goro’s side. ]
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I love you, Akira.
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Chuckling a bit, he makes a mistake and lets these words slip: ]
What did I do to deserve you...?
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I could ask myself the same thing. But you were born in the same era as me, and that's enough, isn't it?
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[ Goddamnit. He feels awfully embarrassed that it slipped, but it worked out? Sheepish, he... Can’t do anything because his hand is occupied by a pizza, then the other is monopolized by Goro. Appetite gone, all he wants to do is snuggle with his boyfriend and take another nap. ]
We’ve grown to be those romantic couples people complain about, haven’t we.
[ 100%... It’s just three slices. Watch put all of this energy into finishing so he doesn’t need to face the reality that they’re grossly cute. ]
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[... Ah. Oh. Goro is very interested in the table, goodness.]
Um, five, I think. We're at month five. Or we will be, by mid February. My, how time flies, doesn't it.
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[ Stop looking at the table? It's plain. Akira bumps their shoulder again, trying to get Goro's attention as he keeps his eyes on him now. The only way they can get over their embarrassed, pitiful selves is to be shameless and brazen. ]
Got any dreams for a halfvisary?
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Roller skating?
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All right, Goro. I have a secret to tell you.
[ Don't mind that he's fiddling his bangs sheepishly, tugging it down as he leans towards the opposite side while watching Goro's face carefully. ]
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What is it, Akira?
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I can ice skate, but I can't rollerblade.
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Oh. We can practice before then, if you'd like. I'm quite experienced with it.
[because he and haru no doubt go out there and fly free]
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Mmmmm. Akira scratches his cheek. It's tempting, but does he really need Goro for that? ]
Will you have time for that?
[ He doesn't want to be a boooother. ]
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I'll make time if I have to.
[Akira's never a bother... rather, he doesn't ask for enough to be a bother, if anything Goro feels like a bother at times.]
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... All right, but don't take time away from your beauty sleep, princess. [ A dramatic sigh. ] You better be prepared to watch me fall constantly. Good thing I don't feel pain.
[ Whoops......... ]
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He makes a noise of some kind—similar to a yelp mixed with stifled hack. STOP.
STOP.
STOPPPPP!!!! ]
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I can't quite tell if you're telling the truth or not. [yes he fuckin can.] I'm going to experiment a little more, darling.
[pinch pinch pinch]
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It's one of my Persona's attributes, so it isn't always active unless I switch to it.
[ Feeling comfortable around Goro was a mistake. ]
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I see. That's quite the skill you have, Akira, I'm a little jealous...
[... But he's squeezing Akira's hands too, grin toning down into a more concerned smile.]
At the same time, don't forget that you're very much human and your time spent on Earth is already short compared to many other things in this world. Don't shorten it more by being reckless with fancy ability of yours.
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Haha. ]
About that...
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Go on, then. Be transparent.]
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Last month, I made a couple of trips down the subway with friends or without. It was convenient against the rats and vines, but... Elliot, Yusuke, and I came across a train monster. It was fun.
[ That isn't a lie—he loved it. That may be a problem itself. ]
It tried to crush me into a pancake a couple of times.
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[But it's not very mad, just sort of... well, it's a little irritated, mostly exasperated. Goro glances around and then moves over to hug his boyfriend tightly, pressing a kiss to his cheek.]
I'm glad you're alright, but please refrain from doing that? You'll worry grey into my hair, and I don't think I can pull that off as well as the twins or Secchan... Um, I faced something similar as well, and it had a fun time making me a damsel in distress.
[He was sore? As fuck? But otherwise unharmed, thank god.]
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Let me clarify, I wasn't trying to get crushed.
[ Please. From this position, he can see the employee giving them a Look. How long have you guys loitered around here? Doing this? In front of their salad AND pizza? ]
Did you teach it not to mess with Goro Akechi after?
[ He doesn't ask if he's okay. Based on this hug and how Goro isn't grimacing, he can tell all is well. ]
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