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School is important, so you're going to your work.

[ Listen to him!!! ]

But yeah... Sorry. I'm busy for the evening. I actually have to start prepping.

Oh.

[... Well, that's disappointing. He'll have to do his work somehow, huh.]

What are you prepping for?

[If you don't think he won't hold you on this line.]

[ *going to do, goddamnit. ]

A party for my team from August's escapade. I think they deserve something nice, so... [ He's shrugging here, but not like anyone can tell on the phone? One can hear mewing, at least. ] You're not trying to procrastinate, right?

Me? Put off school work? Who do you think you're talking to?

[Goro's a nerd he loves school work, remember? He hears the meowing though. It'd be rude to visit Akira when he was busy... tempting, tempting.]

I'm simply keeping you company, that's all. We both know how to multitask.

A lovestruck fool.

[ He knows you're a nerd, but he also knows you're a sap. Which part is stronger? He's not sure. ]

I know how to multitask, yeah. Are you sure you don't need to focus? I can be pretty distracting.

[Goro snorts, but it's a total farce; he knows he is, red faced and thankful now they are just on the phone.]

Rest assured, Akira, no one is more of a distraction to me than myself. I'll be fine.

[... And very tempted to stay exactly where he is, phone fitted against his ear with his eyes closed. Yes, yes he's an absolute sap, it's the side that wins out.]

It's not like it's anything hard anyway. Just gen ed stuff right now.

All right, all right. I'll trust you.

[ Because he doesn't want to feel like a total nag of a boyfriend. It's only the first... Couple of minutes? He doesn't want to be remembered for that. ]

Are there guidelines to relationships? Or anything you want to tell me?

[ And here he is... Placing his trust in Goro who he thinks has more experience. ]

[... Akira, he already knows you're a worrywart. A nag would not be too far off.

Also: ah. um. His few, short lived romances... with girls he was kindly not interested in, and the various forms of romance media he has consumed with guilty pleasure. Oh boy.]

No, there's... not really anything like that, Akira. Boundaries are still important, consent is important, open communication is ideal but if it begins to run to nitpick territory then something's wrong... Oh, but I'd like flowers at least once a month. Hypoallergenic ones -- that is, ones that don't produce pollen. Is there anything I can give you?

[ He can hear the inexperience in your voice, Goro. It actually comforts him, but he isn't going to say ANYTHING. The flowers thing does make his smile go wry.
Goro. ]

That's cute. I'll keep note of that. [ But hm. What does he want? ] It would be nice if you confided in me when you're bothered with anything—communication... Is important. Even if it takes time, I want to be a person you can rely on.

[ ... Now he's embarrassed. It's why his voice gradually became softer and trailing off, almost unsure about what he said. It's weird, isn't it? It should be some unspoken code or something. He feels silly for speaking up; let's rectify. ]

I would also like you to send me good morning and good night texts with nya~ attached.

[... Oh... Even if it's something usually unspoken hearing it aloud... Goro feels something wanting to tumble from his lips and it stops the moment the second part comes up, turning into a chuckle instead. Well, another time. Akira doesn't need something on his shoulders at the moment.]

I'll keep it in mind. Both things. [Just so he knows.] Maybe I'll let you see what my bedhead looks like.

... I haven't even seen Ryoji's hair down yet.

[ And he lives with the guy. Why is he suddenly so captivated by the thought of seeing people in their natural state? It's just hair.

Maybe because it's intimate. ]

Your bedhead can't be that bad.

No, but you might find it cute regardless.

[Sleepy smile, mussy hair, pajamas... Oh god, he's getting a little embarrassed thinking about it. But in a good way.]

If I got an early morning picture from you, I'd never be able to tell. Your hair probably looks just the same.

True.

[ He should be embarrassed because this is the baby version of sending nudes. Of course Akira doesn't really think about that. He is curious how Goro looks when he isn't dressed up. ]

I woke up like this; flawless. [ ... ] But, yeah, it's nothing special. I can just send you more pictures of my cat, I guess.

I'd like one, at the very least. It's nothing special to you, but I think you'd be adorable.

[Also, it's only fair?? He should probably actually move over to his school work

or

or

he'll bring his school work to bed, good, now he can just do it and lay down and talk and good.]

I wouldn't mind more pictures of Morrigan, though. And Katkat. She's cute. And a picture of Ryoji with his hair down would also be nice, while you're up and about. Thank you.

Has anyone told you that you have strange tastes?

[ Because he definitely does not find himself adorable. He can mimic cute gestures, but that's far from actually being endearing, he thinks. Or maybe it's just bias? He's thinking about it seriously. ]

That is asking too much. If you want pictures of Ryoji with his hair down, you have to ask him yourself.

[ HE SAW YOU FLIRTING WITH HIM YESTERDAY ]

Only you.

[But he has been called weird on several occasions; he decides not to mention this, laughing softly at Akira's refusal.]

Then... how about a picture of the muscle you've put on since last month?

[ ... The amount of doubt inside him is washed away to be replaced with this whiplash. When did this become about his muscles?? Actually, why does he feel put on the spot and self-conscious? It's been a while since this crept up, but it passes all the same. ]

Pervert.

[ okay so he said that in complete panic because he hasn't figured out a witty answer fast enough ]

[At least it makes Goro laugh instead of backtrack this time, his grin telling in his tone.]

Sorry. Was that too much?

[He's not sorry at all.]

[ Ah... He can't remember a time where Goro had the upper hand. This is weird, but he doesn't dislike it. BUT!! HE KNOWS YOU'RE NOT SORRY AND HE'S LOW KEY mad at himself for being in this position. ]

You're enjoying this, aren't you...

What, talking to you? Of course I am, Akira. You're my favorite person.

[He's so, so enjoying this. That's not what Akira was referring to and he knows it, but. It is true.]

So this is what you were like as a kid, right?

[ You're such a little shit, but he finds himself smiling as he's preparing the little cat cakes. ]

If you keep teasing me like this, I might cry.

You can see why I got on so many nerves now, can't you? I'll try not make you cry though, promise.

[Mostly because he doesn't do well with crying people in the first place. He flexes his fingers, sighing softly and rolling onto his stomach to actually do some work; the phone's switched to speaker as an afterthought, even if he ends up not really doing anything but drawing swirls on the margins.]

Is there anything else you'd like? Besides my private thoughts. I can spoil you a little, you know.

I think it's too late. I can feel tears welling up.

[ Of course he's kidding. He doesn't even remember the last time he cried, to be honest. The food seems to be ready, so he's going through some music? Old baroque... and random modern electronic mixes into that.

There is a thoughtful hum. It's weird to be asked what he wants since... He never thought about it. Company has always been the core desire, but what else? ]

... A date.

[ .................... ]

A spa date?

[ ............................................... ]

Amusement park date.

[ WAIT NO HE HAS THIS HE REALLY HAS THIS— ]

And maybe once in a while you can wear something I like?

[Akira... They're dating, of course he'll take you on dates?? Spa, amusement park, maybe to a buffet...]

Like lingerie under my clothes, or something else?

[He's teasing.]

... Can we retcon that? It was a good idea when we weren't dating.

[ It was never a good idea, but the humiliation is too temping. HE FUCKING ALMOST FORGOT. Why did I dig a deeper hole for him I will never know. ]

I meant like nice sweaters and shirts, but sure. Why not? Whatever makes you happy? I won't tell you how to live your life.

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