Archive of Our Own ^beta

Chapter Text

It's nothing out of the ordinary with the light turned off in this room. The purple haired male is resting peacefully on his desk with no worry, his head resting on his arms. It's more like he was avoiding the big mess he made on his desk with a bunch of tools. What for? Only he can tell.

Only when something pings on his head, as if on cue, his head lifts up and he yawns, a full forced, lazy yawn. Rubbing the back of his head he remembers his current predicament. He´ll get to cleaning later. He puts a finger on his bottom lip when he whispers to himself.

–”Tsukasa-kun..” Rui remembers their previous meeting as if it had just been known. With a wonky smile on his face he jolts up his seat and avoids carefully to trip over the mat.

Rui isn't sure what´s got him smiling at this time, it's not that late either. The sun just decides to rest on the hills as quickly as it can. Perhaps visiting Tsukasa at his home wouldn't be so bad for a walk and talk.

What to expect…What to expect. There's a few thoughts in that genius mind, for an odd reason. He wasn't thinking exclusively about going to Tsukasa´s home, he's trying to clear his head for this while.

Where did the thought of creating something to launch himself to his roof come from? Somewhere in that head of his perhaps.

He has a little paint on his shirt, not like he's trying to look presentable to meet his friend… It's something casual.

***

Now, Tsukasa is perfectly fine at home. With those old, yet wearable pajamas he sleeps in comfortably. Saki is somewhere in the house, he hopes to sleep. He's checked on her a few times, and she´s made it clear Tsukasa should rest.

He still remembers her help with getting him some products for his face, with the excuse he needs to shine brighter than those metallic ferris wheels. Saki had chuckled at his exclamation that time and it brought a little shyness from Tsukasa.

Now, how will he remember the order of these bottles? Too late at night to read, plus, why would a soon to be star doubt himself? Shivers he got.

He slides on a headband he borrowed from Saki, to not get his shiny, and just washed hair any sort of dirty. With a little dot of soap on his hand…He just drowns it in water and rubs it with his hands, the friction creating bubbles that urge him to go further.

Perhaps too much foam now…his sleeves were wet from the soapy water sliding off.

–”Urgh..” Tsukasa thinks for a moment. He thinks of his face all shiny after this. So, he rubs it on his cheeks, forehead and nose. A little gets in his mouth, but he'll just spit it out and make it go away.

The bathroom was quiet until the smash of the door startled him. He moves his hands away from his face and takes a step back in confusion. Saki.

–”You have someone searching for you, brother!” ..That was uncalled for, he was about to open his mouth. –”What? Who–?!--” With a white casted face, his eyes widen when he spots the faintest strand of purple hair behind his sister.

He looks down at himself momentarily, before clearing his throat and perfecting his posture. Yet, the soap on his face prevails.

–”Tsukasa-kun..” Rui pokes his face out from behind Saki, with the faintest and daintiest hint of blush on his face, Rui gently scratches his cheek with a nail.

-”Rui?!--” Tsukasa stood there, startled and his body was not even upright. With widened eyes as to why he was here at this time. Tsukasa didn't show anything on his face when his heart burned, confused by excitement or simple happiness.

Saki blinked very awkwardly as she vanished away into another room, closing Tsukasa´s door a little quieter. Rui and his little soft laugh as his previously quiet self with Saki in the room melted away.

They were alone now, and Tsukasa was in pajamas, a white casted face, and wet sleeves. As if the universe teased him, his hair was slicked back thanks to that headband he stole from his sister.

A wonky side smile twitched easily onto the blonde haired´s face. Was he about to tease him for trying to look perfect?

Chapter Text

Tsukasa looks around with a still shocked expression to see Rui in front of him while he looks like this. As if wanting to grasp onto something while feeling a little embarrassed.

--”Haha...Haha..” He whispers that laugh as he looks at Rui. Who stands in front of him with parted lips and amused expressions. Rui tilts his head to the side as if taking the image into memory.

Tsukasa´s thoughts were a little off, positive and also wanting to get Rui out while he gets this gunk out of his face. Maybe he's just drawn to my brilliance!

Tsukasa grins and holds his chin with a finger until he remembers Rui´s presence.

Tsukasa´s quiet at home.. Rui snaps out of his thoughts and chuckles.

–”That's quite the hobby.. You should really roll your sleeves up–” Rui is looking at Tsukasa with too much amusement. And loudly, Tsukasa interrupts this.

-”Ha– ah?! No! I was just about to roll them up, of course!” Tsukasa is too busy finding an excuse and making himself look a little perfect. He doesn't notice when Rui gets so close into his bubble, as two hands take his wrists. His hands were still wet and soapy, he´d been interrupted after all. He is cut off in his next exclamation as he groans at the help.

–”You´ll catch a cold like this, Tsu..ka..sa-kun∼.” Rui is rolling up the wet sleeves, his delicate, long nails barely grazing Tsukasa´s skin. He steals a glance up at Tsukasa and clicks his tongue repeatedly, as if scolding him. Yet Rui keeps that teasing smile on his face.

Tsukasa looks down, his breath slow and steady. Rui steps back with a soft chuckle. He groans as if annoyed, yet the daintiest little blush near his eye could be seen.

And minutes later, he finally washes that soap off his face, drying his face trying to impress the other with his amazing and quick tasking. He puts both hands on his waist proud of himself, a prideful stance he had…

Oh, how suiting cherry blossom petals falling on them would be. Rui extends a hand to Tsukasa, Tsukasa looks up at him. Wanting to do a glare yet it came out as surprised.

-”Haha! I suppose I have to thank you for perfecting that little flaw!” Tsukasa just gets louder and more expressive as the seconds pass with Rui. He sounds prideful, yet the genuine feeling seeped out of him like an open wound.

Again, this day feels different, it is not their usual conversations, or chaotic moments. It's getting quieter, Rui glances back at Tsukasa. Why is there tension here? Is…Tsukasa embarrassed? Maybe this wasn´t the time to visit.

Rui chuckles, snapping out of his sudden swirling of thoughts at the sight of Tsukasa switching back to that loud persona in a matter of seconds.

They're both in the middle of Tsukasa´s room. Rui isn't looking around, even if the times he's come to visit his friend are almost none. He focuses on Tsukasa.

Rui squints as he observes him, his head tilting to the side. He thinks of something that could light up their situation,

–”Tsukasa-kun. I brought a bug with me..--” Though he´s cut off as the word bug is out

–”Ahh! No!” Tsukasa puts both arms on Rui´s shoulder to push him away in disgust at the thought of those little insects. He's being loud again.

Rui smiles at him and at the touch of both the others hands on his shoulder. I guess he's still scared of them..

–”Hahaha…I was joking!” There goes that creepy laugh Tsukasa still crosses his arms at. He knew he was teasing. Tsukasa looks like he´s gonna stomp on the floor like an infant.

-”Rui! There you go again..” He explains as if he wasn't almost puking at the thought of a bug. Is he trying to make me face my fears? Huh!

Tsukasa realizes his hands are still on Rui´s shoulder. He's clearly on his little mind, inventing some other comeback to make himself the shining one here.

He grips Rui´s shoulders. Rui could see Tsukasa's gears turning in his mind. The view that Rui was looking at was making him smile. Tsukasa´s bright hair and darker ends.

He really does look like a sun.. What is he thinking now? Hehe.

Rui puts his hands on the others wrists. Not pushing his arms off, but trying to make Tsukasa realize where his hands still are. Is he zoning out?

Tsukasa looks up, jolting up and looking like an idea popped in his mind but soon sliding away as the feeling of embarrassment fills his face.

Tsukasa´s heart thumped at this. And he himself is not even aware of why. He gulps.

Chapter Text

Though by this time he would´ve shouted something terribly stupid, but it seemed the tension would not snap as quick as they hoped. Rui´s eyes were a little interested, in fact, Tsukasa was staring up at him now in this quiet environment.

The silence was killing, if one listened closely, their hearts were beating so slow.

What is this awkward silence.. Tsukasa gulps anxiously. He shakes his head, denying whatever his heart is beating for, excitement, love, or just blood plumping to his veins like a river.

–”Hey! I guess you should tell me what you´re here for! Haha.” Tsukasa sprouts up again with that glitter in his eyes, but Rui seems out of it. His eyes are so focused on Tsukasa´s whole appearance. Rui´s lips are parted in wonder, his eyes looking hopeful.

-”You're quite red.” Rui uses a teasing tone, wanting to rile the other up to his embarrassment. Though underneath that little smile on the purple haired male's face, he's melting, his heart was thumping as loud as nails being hammered into the wall.

–”Ha! I am not. I am–” Tsukasa brings a bright smile, his teeth showing eagerness until he´s cut off by Rui´s sudden closeness.

–”Tsukasa-kun…can you close your eyes?” Rui almost whispers, it's too much for Tsukasa now. The blonde haired boy can feel an intense blush creep up to his face. He closes his eyes shut, as someone being ordered and afraid of some sort of judgement. He looks a little silly doing this.

And Rui´s eyes widen at the sight before him, he laughs softly, a small grin on his face as he gets closer.

Is it right to do this? Tsukasa…are you shying away? This feeling..

He can't stop the smile plastered on his face, Tsukasa is shutting his eyes close so hard, as if shy.

This facade of yours.. I should stop thinking. Why do I feel this urge..

Tsukasa´s arm falters as he feels Rui´s breath so close to his face, hot breath near his lips and tempting the other to stop declining his feelings. They're the same as Rui´s right now. Are they still friends with this tension?

This all happened so quickly, and none of them seem to really grasp their actions. Rui smiles as his lips are inches away.

Tsukasa´s lips are trembling..

Rui is looking at those plump yet shy lips of the other. He seems to doubt himself, but he finally locks lips with the other. Trying so hard to not do this wrong.

Tsukasa was half-heartedly not expecting that. His eyes peel open, trembling irises like those lips of his. He was about to pull away and just put his facade on again, laughing and throwing out a random joke.

–”Rui–!” Tsukasa pulls away enough to let out a flustered comment but Rui grapes Tsukasa´s arm as delicately as petals are.

I´m not delicate. He…isn't trying to embarrass me now, is he? No. He wouldn't. We´re…equals?

Rui keeps their lips mushed together, afraid the other pulls away again. Rui wants to give it his all, only for Tsukasa to enjoy everything and it will all be fine. He moves his lips slowly, giving Tsukasa the chance to match with him.

Tsukasa wants to return it, but he's still a little shocked. He gulps one last time, before leaning closer. The way his heart is beating makes him realize. Realizing this feeling is all the same every time he sees Rui anywhere. Amazed at his carefulness with him, he returns the movement.

Their lips are shy and untrained, clearly their first time. Rui melts a little at Tsukasa sharing his struggle of this being their first time at this. They both try so slowly, to make a pace and keep their lips together. Though, shy, Tsukasa gently puts his hand on Rui´s chest.

Tsukasa still is embarrassed about being caught with pajamas on, but Rui isn´t teasing him about them. With the hand on Rui´s chest, he can feel a heartbeat, so fast..

His heart. Rui´s heart? It's beating so fast..does he feel mine too? Feel mine, too.

Chapter Text

Tsukasa´s embarrassment is over the roof. He doesn't know how to keep up with the kiss without accidentally leaving Rui to do everything.

On Rui´s side, he can't seem to stop his mind racing with thoughts, all about his kiss and experience. Rui feels a nice faint pink hue on his own cheeks. Two young people having their first kiss after a little joke.

Rui stops the kiss, he pulls back and sees Tsukasa´s little pucker. He blinks a little awkwardly, reaching to the others lips with his index finger to sweetly graze it. He doesn't know if Tsukasa was even paying attention to the kiss, the other tends to go deep in his thoughts, too.

–”Oya? Tsukasa-kun.” Rui leans back, scratching behind his neck a little embarrassed, the blush staying plastered on the purple haired´s cheek. He smiles, his eyes closed.

Tsukasa is interrupted by his voice, his eyes jolted open after at one point having closed them to avoid staring much when he realized Rui was looking at his expression.

–”Oh, hahaha..Don't! Don't come any closer” The bright male exclaims. His face is completely red, he clearly was feeling it. He takes awkward steps back, until the back of his knees bump with the edge of his bed. Clearly lost in his embarrassment, Rui comes closer again with a faint grin.

–”Hm. I see you have quite the reaction..” Rui laughs softly, almost a little giggle. He leaves Tsukasa a personal space, though not wanting to look regretful.

I shouldn't have done that.. Tsukasa. Look at me, how do I apologize?

Rui hums quietly. A little worried he observes him. Tsukasa isn't at all angry, he's very, very flustered. He gulps and looks up at Rui. He takes a deep breath.

-”AAAAAAAAAAH!” Tsukasa sounded like he didn't want that again, a little in denial the poor boy was. Rui let out a breath at the silly differences they had. Rui seemed chill about this all, but on the other end…Tsukasa was having a crisis of identity now. Rui´s eyebrows furrowed in worry, though not deep feeling about this all, he knows how the other is.

The purple haired male lets out a shy chuckle, also questioning his actions. Let's just hope Saki was busy with her own things.

Rui attempts to calm him down with an awkward pat on his shoulder, even though he found it a little cringe, yet was okay with it, focusing on the other.

I was kissed? That's how a kiss is? No! Most of all, is this how a heart beats when you…like someone?

Tsukasa looks up and groans in confusion at himself. He slaps his hands on Rui´s shoulder like a robot, clearly doubting this all.

–”Rui! What did you just do?” Tsukasa looks up at him, wanting to press the matter to really process it all.

–”Mhh. Tsukasa-kun..” Sounding a little confused and amused. He gets closer and examines him. Rui leans closer and closer… until in the blink of an eye he presses his lips on Tsukasa´s cheek. Quick and affectionate.

Tsukasa didn't even process it. He growls…? Still in thought, for some reason.

He put a hand on his cheek and stared up at Rui. The kissing attack continues, as if Rui only wanted this.

In the end, Tsukasa is a blushing mess, not knowing where to look or what to say.

–”Tsukasa-kun, would you..go on a date with me?” Rui smiles, his eyes half closed with that silly yet playful wonky smile of his.

He looks like a cat. Snap out of it, Tsukasa.

–”A-ah! Yes! I would.. I….will?” Tsukasa himself wasn't aware of what he was spouting out. He smiles, his teeth showing as he looks up. An awkward, paused silence takes over the room as Tsukasa looks around and clears his throat.

-”I mean. Of course! I will allow you to..!”

It was a little futile of an attempt to dissolve the silence, but Rui smiles. He chuckles and leans back to look at Tsukasa. His right hand reaches for Tsukasa´s, taking it in his and intertwining both their fingers. He looks down at the other male with a certain passion not even Tsukasa can really interpret.

So, I really like him.. It rings on both their minds at the same time.

–”Tsukasa-kun. Do you like…me?” Rui teases back. Although such blunt words, he manages to make it sound less embarrassing. Tsukasa looks down to think, his thoughts giving him a headache.

Is Rui really saying all of this? He gulps and nods, a little fast and hurried to answer.

–”Rui. I…”

Chapter Text

–”---guess I…like you? Don´t– Don´t ask me that yet..” Tsukasa chuckles nervously. He clearly wanted it to sound like a petition, but came out instead as more of insecurity.

Rui´s eyebrows frown, he also wants to know…when. He fakes a dramatic sigh, taking a few steps back. He heard the first words, so is it true?

Is Tsukasa really saying this from his heart? He likes me back?

He smiles, a little weirdly as he reaches for a stray lock of hair from the other. Playing with the golden strand and gently tugging on it.

-”Ow! Ow! Stop!” Tsukasa winces and he ends up getting closer to the other, his cheeks automatically heating up at his closed scent now. He came out a little desperate, but he was just a little surprised.

Tsukasa looks up at Rui after getting used to the little pull. Rui pulls away at the first sound. He chuckles, tempted to kiss him again. Tempted to make his doubts melt away.

Tsukasa brightens up a little, amused by the other slight shift in nature.

He glances at his clock and gulps, as if a pill was stuck in his throat. He chuckles, a little quiet. He looks up at Rui shortly after.

–”You know, Rui! I need… beauty sleep.” Tsukasa almost trails off, but it's true, he needs his sleep if he wants top performances.

Rui blinks at him. He stared a little quietly, a slow humming coming from his lips. He seems to love observing Tsukasa, and Tsukasa is a little uncomfortable, not in a bad way.

He nods, reaching for the door and smiling. His lips twitch upwards at seeing Tsukasa with the pink tint on his skin.

–”Sleep well, Tsukasa.kun. Ah, watch the moon tonight, I heard it's beautiful..”

***

Tsukasa wakes up with quite groggy eyes, contemplating the ceiling and trying to say the script he memorized from school. Too much theater plays and homework.

He jolts up on the bed. Running to the bathroom and thinking if to keep studying or trust what he currently remembers.

He gets ready for the day as usual, with his chin up and his teeth showing. Tsukasa practically runs to school, ready for the day and uses his learning last night.

While completely thinking, he does get a few stares as he runs, so he slows down a little. He looks around for any of his friends, but when he doesn't he goes inside the building.

Tsukasa tries to focus on himself, as many falters as his alleged high ego faces, he manages to act the same everyday.

As he is looking around, he gets a little distracted. His body suddenly jolted at the impact on something soft. He looks up to apologize, since this person is slightly taller than him.

–”Yoyo. Good Morning, Tsukasa-kun..” He looks down at Tsukasa, with a soft silly smile. (:3)
He looks eager to see the blonde. Tsukasa raises his chin and looks up at him. He snickers a little weirdly.

He takes Rui´s hand suddenly. Genuinely not caring about anyone around, though Rui knows he is.

Is he doing this for someone? For me?

Rui looks around. He raises an eyebrow, looking at Tsukasa-kun. This almost neon oranged haired dude in the background gives them a suspicious look, though looking like he was joking.

Tsukasa smiles proudly, he grips Rui´s hand a little too tight and almost trips on his shoelace.

–”Oof.” Tsukasa catches himself… with Rui. Rui´s hand being the only thing that kept him from falling.

He basically pulls Rui to the classroom, not even asking if they had the same classes. Rui just follows happily.

He looks at Tsukasa and his locks with glittery proud eyes. He pulls back on Tsukasa´s hand and makes him bump on his chest.

Tsukasa looks up and is about to protest with some loud stupid complaint.

–”Tsukasa-kun. Remember our date?” Rui smiles faintly. He tilts his head to the side.

Tsukasa jumps at this, a red blush on his cheeks. He…growls. Tsukasa thumbs his lips and thinks about it, he had forgotten about it..

–”Ah..Eh. I kind of forgot about it.” Tsukasa slips out the truth, but intends to fix it.

–”I´ll go. Of course I can go!” He blurts out and separates from Rui. Though Rui is still processing what he just said and decides, he fakes a small sad face.

–”You´ll go with me? Tsukasa?” He forces back his smile, wanting to keep the little play.

–”Of course! Who do you take me for! I will be satisfied.” He crosses his arms with a little complaining groan. He clearly holds back the little chip in his personality. He gulps and tries to focus on whoever else.

–”Hey! You. Are you in the play?!” He shouts, maybe a little too loud, because everyone turns to see him. He quite literally threw himself over Rui´s shoulder to not let the other dude get out of his sight. Rui reluctantly holds him as he reaches to speak to the dude.

–”This weirdo combo…” Someone in the distance is heard, though when Rui turns, he looks back at Tsukasa, not really caring about anyone right now.

Chapter Text

Though, Tsukasa was definitely not expecting to remember this so-called date. Rui had reminded him, coincidently after bumping into him.

He couldn´t stop blushing, practically stomping his way out of class, holding onto his backpack straps for dear life. He wasn't the embarrassed type at all, but now? Things just went into the mixer. His feelings.

On the other side, Rui had this proud smile on his face all day. Constantly mumbling to himself, and some people could stare at him and side eye him, but he didn't pay mind.

Rui hung the backpack strap over his shoulder walking out of class. He was rushing his way out of the school grounds.

Tsukasa-kun…be on your way.

***

The loud sounds of the park were all over the place, though outside, the chatter of people was non stop. Rui looks around, already with a huge cotton candy on his hand, fluffy, faint, sweet orange.

He looks up at the giant ferris wheel behind him, shiny metal against the hot sun.
Though impatient, he keeps his composure.

Tsukasa is looking around as well, not noticing Rui at first, though the color purple in the background was easily distinguishable. None other than Rui Kamishiro.

He gets bumped on by a few little kids during his way, at this time and hour, it was packed with families.

Tsukasa looks down and gets stopped by a kid wanting his attention. He crouches down, to reach the kids height the best he could.

–”I lost my mom!” The kid's loud voice almost irks him. But that's exactly how he sounds sometimes, becoming a little self.conscious.

–”Don't worry! I will help you find…her.” He puts a hand on his chest. As if little stars were around him proudly. He beams a smile and goes back up to his full height, looking around for any sort of similarity between the kid and a woman nearby.

He spots someone, and looks down at the kid, pointing at her, even though it was seen as ill-mannered, it was a kid seeing him and he didn't know better.

–”Mom!” The kid rushed towards her. Then, purple strands were spotted by Tsukasa´s eyes. He turns abruptly.

When did Rui get there?

He jolts, eyeing him up and making sure it's really him.

–”Rui?! You´re here already?” Tsukasa sort of….smiles. He feels more pink hues on his cheek. Not good…not good. He puts his hands on his cheeks, covering them and their colors

Rui chuckles, amused by this he leans closer. He's so close now that his lips end up on Tsukasa´s forehead, leaving a small peck and a small wet dot on his skin.

Tsukasa looks flabbergasted at this. He smiles widely, a little shy at this yet keeping that bright side and shuddering. He was being spoiled with Rui´s affection these days, ever since they kind of…kissed and confessed.

Rui pauses, he puts a finger on his bottom lip, pondering something.

“Yo.. Tsukasa-kun. This is your color.” Rui smiles. He puts the cotton candy right beside the other's face, the colors of the candy and the person he loves being harshly the same.

Tsukasa groans at this, embarrassed. He looks up at Rui, also pondering on matters of love.

–”Rui.” Tsukasa mumbles a little audibly.

–”Mhm?”

–”I decided. I…like you back. Okay! Now, don´t say— say a thing.”

Rui´s eyes widened at this. He pauses, thinking and processing what was just said to him by his…friend? Lover?

He lets out a small sound of shock, but he recovers, putting his hand and cupping Tsukasa´s cheeks. He doesn't care about other people right now.

He lets go though, shy as well. He slowly leans forward, putting his forehead on Tsukasa´s to be as close as possible without making Tsukasa embarrassed with any sort of open affection.

–”Oh…You like me back? Really…” Rui slightly teases, with an amused tone.

Tsukasa tries to look away, but can´t, knowing who´s observing him. Tsukasa doesn't really know how not to embarrass himself right now. So, he just snatches Rui´s hand, taking his hand in his and locking him in place.

Rui chuckles. He gladly lets the other do so. Rui looks around, deciding what to do first.

–”Let's go to the ferris wheel.”

Chapter Text

damn, today marks a year of this!!!😎(╯▽╰ )

idk if i should keep on posting more....