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#aahhh the stories i could force onto these two
snickerdoodlles · 3 years
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📚 for the fic ask
Pat and Wai and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad realization that You're Friends With That Asshole
listen i'm a sucker for messy unwanted friendships and these two are very, very funny together, i cant help myself
so, the fic opens to the fact that Pat and Wai each see each other as Pran's free bastard man. do they hate each others' guts? absolutely. does Pran look Disappointed any time they're close to fighting? unfortunately. so they resolve to Tolerate each other's existence for the foreseeable future, and they tolerate each other so well they become actual friends (they refuse to acknowledge it though. they will do many things for Pran, including hiding a body, but admitting That Guy isn't toooootally the worst person out there? inconceivable)
it starts with a truce during their second year finals, shortly after Pat and Pran ""break up"". Pran gets vvvv stressed as projects come due, and it's the only times of the year Wai never flakes on him after The Incident Of Junior Year (high school). Wai's been Pran's rock through tough times like exams for ages (he doesn't get into the same anxiety spirals Pran does and will cheerfully use his bad grades to beat back any of Pran's intrusive thoughts). Pat's just Pran's safe space and really good at helping Pran loosen up or rethink whatever's overwhelming him at the time. and as Pran trumps whatever they feel about the other, Pat and Wai even go as far as exchanging phone numbers in the name Pran's sanity
further Totally Not Friendship shenanigans include:
Wai accidentally sends Pat a text he meant to send Pran. Pat responds exclusively in emojis in a text so long it fills the whole chat. Wai will not take this challenge laying down, cracks his knuckles, starts typing
Pat helpfully stands over Wai's shoulder and corrects his calculus and physics homework. the fact that he's good at teaching both is downright offensive, much to Wai's dismay. Wai finds his revenge when he shows Pat shortcuts and tricks for CAD (design software), and now the two of them are actively helping each other with their homework but like, pettily
Pat: uh oh by junior doctor is u Wai: ????what are you talking about, you know my english isnt that good *one google translate later* Wai: HEY FUCK OFF
one time Pat, Pran, Korn, and Wai see Ming on campus. Pat doesn't want to see his dad. for obvious reasons, Pran can't be seen by Ming. Korn is always willing to have a friend's back, except he can't make up good cover stories to save his life. embracing the deep wells of his practiced obnoxiousness, Wai's time has come
(he pretends to be a very new, very confused, but very earnest campus tour guide who's convinced Ming is a parent he lost from his main tour group, and proceeds to forcibly drag Ming every which way looking for said imaginary tour group while giving Ming an almost entirely incorrect tour of Ming's own faculty. Wai very nearly fails because the other three follow after them and barely manage to muffle their laughter. it's the closest Pat's ever come to admitting he actually likes the guy)
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basically Pat and Wai's combined energy is the b99 quote "the new plan is: no plan! we wing it! probably won’t work, but i said it with a lot of confidence" and i think it's a shame we don't force friendship on the two of them so we can enjoy it
[[ask me about the fic I'm not writing]]
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worldsentwined · 5 years
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25 + 51 for Emil and Lalli? I got your other trope mashups recommended to me and had to request the boys
Actually wait, 25 + 51 *or 53*, for Emilalli. Either would be good
Emil/Lalli Fairytale AU + Accidentally Married or Mutual Pining
AAHHH this entire prompt is MY JAM, thank you for the ask! (And thanks to whoever recommended my mashups to you!)
The biggest question with this one is, which fairytale? I’ve actually written a Sleeping Beauty AU with these two already, so I racked my brain for something different that could hopefully manage to encompass both of the other tropes (because accidentally married AND mutual pining, hell yeah). And then I realized:
CINDEREMIL
After his family falls on hard times, Emil is forced to serve as a drudge in his own home. The indignity! Not only is he constantly exhausted from doing chores, but spending so much time by the fireplace is seriously dulling his hair sparkle. When it’s announced that the prince will be throwing a fancy ball and inviting everyone in the kingdom, Emil knows he has to get there.
We all know how the part in between goes, so after various hardships and magical interference, Emil finds himself dressed to the nines, restored to his sparkly glory. He dances for a while, but the room is pretty warm so he steps out onto a secluded balcony to cool down and put his hair in order. But wait! Someone else is out there, hiding from the crowd: a slender young man in a gorgeous costume. Emil chats him up a bit--they’re both masked, it’s a party, why not? And offers him a dance. There’s something familiar about the ice blue eyes behind the mask, something soothing in the other man’s presence. The dance is a bit clumsy, but Emil is so caught up that he totally loses track of time. When midnight tolls, he flees, and one of his enchanted shoes is left behind.
He never expects to see the mysterious dancer again. He certainly wasn’t expecting to meet those eyes again, looking out of Prince Lalli’s face as he slides a sparkling shoe onto Emil’s foot.
When they told Lalli his presence was required at the ball, he did his best to tune out all the details. Parties are overwhelming; too many people wanting his attention, too much noise, too much pressure to be a prince. He didn’t know he was supposed to be choosing a spouse, though Tuuri insists she told him repeatedly. When he went in search of the man from the balcony, all he meant to do was return a lost shoe and maybe hear his voice one more time. 
Now they’re married, and neither of them are exactly sure how it happened. Everyone says it’s the perfect fairytale ending, but is it? Beautiful Emil, with his bright smiles and brighter hair--can he really be happy saddled to the quiet prince who doesn’t understand people and can barely say two words around his new husband? Can Lalli, the poised prince who never missteps, handle a husband with a foot in his mouth and a soot-stained past?
Basically this would be the setup for the whole fic, the actual story would be the two of them as newlyweds trying to figure out how to make it work as they pine after each other, each thinking the other is too good for them. Or maybe an alternating story, flashbacks from the setup interspersed with the realities of their present. Either way, they’d eventually get their happily-ever-after, just a little later than most people would think.
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aedysa · 5 years
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Tryst Under Wintry Sky
Fandom: Samurai Love Ballad Party
Characters: Oniniwa Tsunamoto x Original Female Character
Summary:  
Finally, Lord Tsunamoto stopped, admiring Airi's tender form that was sprawled on the bed beneath him like a predator trapping his prey. "Last chance, do you want this, Airi? After this, you won’t be able to leave after I'm done,” he whispered to her ear, his breathing fast and heavy.
[MATURE CONTENT!!!] Inspired by “A Date with Tsunamoto” a story from Grand Samurai Street Fair. And the continuation of my earlier work “Romance Under Wintry Sky”
PART 1: Romance Under Wintry Sky
Also posted AO3.
When Airi opened her eyes, the sky outside had lit up even though there were heavy winter clouds hovering below. The glow illuminated the things on the floor next to her. She could see several jars of empty and half-filled sake and two sake bowls: one was upright, the other upturned, whose contents had long spilled the futon she was sleeping on.
Airi felt her head splitting, her body much warmer than the cold air. Her ears with faint ringing as the strong flow of blood ran into her head. She unconsciously moved but felt someone was blocking her effort. In a daze, she glanced at her back and was instantly stunned.
She was lying beside Lord Tsunamoto, her back on his bare, muscular torso; filling her with his heat. Under the quilt they both share, she could feel both of his arms clutching her waist and her chest. Wait...when did we... She felt very lightheaded so much that she momentarily fails to remember the events last night.
Airi began to sit up, but felt so weak and in pain that she could only take in a deep breath. She made every effort to rouse herself, but nothing prepared her for what she's going to see.
When the quilt that was covering Airi's body fell off, she found the upper hem of her kimono undone, revealing a number of small yet tender marks on her supple flesh; the bottom part of her clothing was pushed all the way up to her thighs. 
And, to Airi's biggest surprise, a dull ache between her legs.
Flowers suddenly burst out from Airi's cheeks. No matter how slow her thinking is right now, how could she NOT know what had happened here?
Airi's utter surprise made her memories of last night come into existence…
Airi had Lord Tsunamoto offer her jars of sake to celebrate her "love confession". The night had been young and both were in good spirits, talking, holding each other close to stave off the cold, until Airi felt a little too lightheaded that she collapsed unto Lord Tsunamoto...
So close that Airi could smell her lord’s scent on his nape, so intoxicating she had an urge to lick it.
"I think that's enough drinking." the man’s voice was concerned and sounded far away.
"Just one more please," Airi spoke as she struggled with keeping her mind afloat. But, she couldn't resist biting her lip when she saw Lord Tsubamoto's bare chest. Beautiful. She leaned towards her lord as her eyes traced her lord's jawline, and then unconsciously traced her finger ever so gently unto his well-toned torso. Her lord seemed to wince at her gesture but didn't stop her actions. Due to a momentary clear-headedness, Airi stopped and reached for another bowl of sake. 
Oh no, did I just touch Lord Tsunamoto? Airi tried to shake away the clouds in her head. Her coordination was so poor that the bowl suddenly went upturned before she could pick it up.
Oh dear, what a mess…
"Aww. That's too bad. That must have tasted good for you to drink a lot," the man gave her a rakish smile but Airi's vision was somewhat off as it was more of an annoying smug to her.
"I drank more during my younger years, this is nothing," she pouted, her face flushed and her head started to spin. Chilling air finally settled on her as the cool snowfall became heavier outside the inn. She clung to him for his heat as if her life depended on it. This gesture made Lord Tsunamoto slightly wince.
"W-Wait, A-airi—?!!" her lord had looked flustered as the rosy color on his face became even redder. On a different circumstance, he would have indulged her but his honor wouldn't allow him to indulge a woman who is drunk. The sober Airi knew this, and yet at that present state, she needed to embrace him for his enormous heat for herself. The lord tried to free himself but his inner demon slowly crept out of him and had drained his self-control. His normal eye started to get darker each second.
"Sorry, I just feel cold," Airi tightened her arms around him so close she could hear his heartbeat beating so fast like a rabbit, and a warm hard bulge between his waist and hers. She looked down to touch it. Is this what I think it is?
Before Airi knew it, Lord Tsunamoto’s face was inches away from her. Her hand that was touching the bulge was immediately taken by him. She could barely see his eye, which seemed different? It was dark as if beneath its depth held intense hunger and thirst for something.
Or...for someone.
"Do you have any idea how my heart races in a way unbefitting of my years?" the tone became more raspy as if trying hard to contain himself. "You made it nigh impossible to maintain my sophisticated composure," he tried to humor her but he failed as his inner desire became more and more apparent.
Airi smiled naughtily, I love it when you're on the verge of losing control, actually. You look cute when you're flustered. However, it seemed the alcohol in her body made her speak her thoughts at that very moment.
Because for some reason, Lord Tsunamoto stiffened as if something inside him snapped. His aura completely changed as if this isn't the dignified samurai Airi knew.
Before she could ask him, he suddenly pulled her to his body so strong that it took Airi's breath away. "You have no idea what you do to me." he rasped into her ear and gave it a sweet lick that sent cold yet welcome shivers into Airi's soul.
"Huh, but I—," before Airi could finish, Lord Tsunamoto dragged her down to their futon for a deep hungry kiss. He pinned Airi underneath him but she didn't resist. Then, his warm moist lips fluttered down her neck, sucking and kissing her tender spots as excitement filled Airi's loins.
"Oh, Lord Tsunamoto…"Airi sighed as he gave her more kisses on her chest, and onto her breasts. Every time his lips sucks her supple flesh, her whole being arched in pleasure.
Finally, Lord Tsunamoto stopped, admiring Airi's tender form that was sprawled on the bed beneath him like a predator trapping his prey. "Last chance, do you want this, Airi? After this, you won’t be able to leave after I'm done,” he whispered to her ear, his breathing fast and heavy.
“Yes,” Airi’s own voice thick just as the same.
Afterwards, he was all business. He undone her kimono up to her waist, revealing her supple flesh, and kissed Airi deeply. She could feel one hand caressing her breast and the other snaking through her knees and into her inner thighs.
Then, Lord Tsunamoto gently licked and sucked her ear as he rubbed Airi’s sensitive spot below that sent Airi’s body arching in pure ecstasy: feeling the growing wetness in between her legs and the bulge from her lord’s lower regions. 
“I hope you’re in for a sleepless night,” he breathed heavily into her ear as he removed his clothes and reached for his cock and stroked it to hardness, “because I’m not going to put you down for a second, Airi.” 
And then, the next thing Airi knew, her world became a myriad of pleasure and pain, of cool air and warm bodies, heavy breaths and lusty moans and a force so strong as though she was enveloped inside a violent storm. She saw her lor face filled with desire. His sweat trickled down from his head and down into his jaw, and dripped onto her naked chest as he continued whatever his beast wanted him to do her: grunting and thrusting his rod in-and-out of her core as his rasps thick with his own lust.
“Gods...you are so <i>tight</i>”
“Ah...Ah…Please...,” Airi gasped in pleasure as her lord made his way with her. But she couldn’t finish her sentence because he had moved his fingers and stroked her sensitive core as he thrust her even harder.
“What?” the beast smirked as panted heavily, watching how his every thrust made Airi's supple flesh move up-and-down and how their bed shake with his actions. “Does that feel good?”
“Nnggh!” Airi felt much pleasure, that her alcohol-addled mind couldn’t sort her words but moan. Lord Tsunamoto gave her another deep kiss, his tongue exploring her mouth as he muffled her moans.
“Don’t worry," he could see a thin line of saliva connecting his lips and hers, which turned his beast even more. "You’ll feel even good after this.” Before Airi could respond, the beast inside Lord Tsunamoto turned her in such a way she was on all fours. His warm tongue traced her spine up to the back of her neck as her senses fired up in anticipation. His fingers began to stroke her core much deeper as if to explore until he hit the spot that made Airi scream.
“N-no...not that!” Airi’s eyes widened from the sensation but Lord Tsunamoto only grinned at her ear.
“Relax, this is the right spot to make you come for me.” He then proceeded to lick her ear and kissed it that gave Airi even more shivers. “Take a deep breath, don’t resist.”
Airi gasped as she tried to inhale more air as the pent up pleasure from her core becomes too much to bear.  She could feel her strength failing her but she didn’t care. She could feel his fingers stroked the spot again and again until warm wetness flowed from her core. He then pierced her with his cock afterwards and thrust it from her behind. 
There was something primal when doing it from Airi's back as she couldn’t help but feel the thrill of every fiber of her loins as his thick long rod went in-and-out of her, feeling its roughness while moving inside her. Just as her limbs had failed her from the exertion, the man grasped her hands, moving them behind her back as he used it to steady herself during his thrusts.
“Ah!...AAHHH!” her lord went in so deep that made her scream her loudest. For a moment, she was worried others in the inn might hear, but she is lost in her own pleasure just as her lord unleashed his most powerful thrust.
“Hang on!” Lord Tsunamoto wrapped his arms around Airi’s waist and her chest as his thrusts went even faster. His orgasm almost close. “Airi...Airi… I...love...you...so...very...much,” Lord Tsunamoto grunted behind her again and again as his thrusts became even deeper that Airi's mind became lost in her own ecstasy. Her moans and screams of  pleasure only served to fuel her lord's inner beast to defile her innocence even further.
"Nggghh! Ahhhhh!" The storm within Airi reached her breaking point that her heart burst into fireworks just as her pent up pleasure broke free from her lips. Lord Tsunamoto gave her one last powerful thrust before his warm seeds filled the young maid’s core. 
"Airi," she heard her lord's weakened voice from before her vision grew dim. "I love you."
Both passed out afterwards, still entangled for heat as the room once again became slightly colder as their deed died down.
“Awake?” a voice shook Airi from her reverie.
Airi did her best to restore her calm expression but no matter how she concealed it, there were some traces of panic and shame on her face. <i>I seduced him? I had slept with Lord Tsunamoto? Just like that?</i> When Lord Tsunamoto saw this, he began to laugh. His well-toned naked body exposed her for her eyes to see which only made her blush.
“You were quite…naughty last night, young lady. I didn’t think you had it in you. So why are you scared now?” the man smirked.
Although Airi had always dreamed of having Lord Tsunamoto for herself, she wanted to take things slow and orderly, such as letting people in Oshu accept her first as a potential bride for her lord. Making a name for herself so she could compete with other girls. Sleeping with him like this is like a blow to his and her honor. What would the people think of her? A temptress who dishonored a noble samurai with sake? She would be judged severely.
But despite that, she was happy she did it with him. She never regretted what happened last night.
Airi knelt down, her legs trembled in pain as her arms had even less strength than before.  Yet, she made every effort to bow down before Lord Tsunamoto, “I have wronged you, Milord. My actions were…improper. Punish me as you see fit.”
The man frowned. He approached her, clutching Airi’s shoulders to help her on her feet. “Airi, you did nothing wrong. I was a bit tipsy too, so we’re even. Besides, your body really pleased my little brother. There is nothing wrong with serving your lord like this.” He winked at her direction.
That humor made Airi chuckle just as her face turned red from the implications. Oh, Lord Tsunamoto, you shameless flirt! For a while, his casual demeanor for being a flirty rake eased her discomfort.
"Do you regret it?" Lord Tsunamoto’s voice was solemn.
Airi looked up to see her lord. He was no longer smiling, as if he wasn't so sure of his actions were right and felt guilty for taking her innocence.
Airi cupped his face to cheer him up, "No regrets, I was asking for it, actually."
Lord Tsunamoto smiled, feeling relieved. He got up from the futon to get himself dressed.
But still, the question remained...
“So, what now, Milord?" Airi asked as she fixes her kimono, arranging it neatly on her body to cover the “love marks” born out of their tryst. It was a difficult chore due to her aching arms and legs. Not to mention that soft aching on her loins and the lingering pain in between her thighs had not yet fully healed. She could hardly walk properly at this state and she’s afraid the people outside will know what they had done last night. Will they gossip? Will the people from Oshu would get a word about it and criticize her?
"It’s not like we could undo what had happened yesterday,” Airi cautiously asked as she looked at Lord Tsunamoto’s direction. She wanted to prepare herself for what is to come. 
Thinking of the way Lord Tsunamoto had taken her, Airi surmised that there is a high chance that she could become pregnant with his child. Her fate can go two ways: she either become his side consort, given her status, or she will remain as his secret mistress.
The first will, at least, give Airi and her would-be child some status since Lord Tsunamoto is an elite samurai of Oshu, but she would have to endure harsh criticisms from other people, compete with other women for her lord’s affection, perhaps suffer some mishaps orchestrated by Oshu’s enemies or by other jealous women. 
The latter choice would be more difficult, Airi would have to keep her relationship with him from others a secret, perhaps even her pregnancy. If the rumors got out she’s sleeping with Lord Tsunamoto, her lord has the power to deny the claim at the moment of inconvenience. At the worst, she will become an outcast and a nobody, forever labeled as someone who tried to climb the social ladder by seducing her lord. Or, perhaps a loose woman who slept with unknown men and bore a child out of wedlock.
Both will definitely hurt Airi. She would hate the thought of sharing him with other women, and she would only suffer should Lord Tsunamoto decided to make their relationship a secret forever be apart despite working together.
Readying herself for whatever Lord Tsunamoto has to say. She froze with bated breath.
“You shall be my main wife, Airi.” 
So when her lord spoke with certainty that Airi will be designated as his “main wife”, her jaws dropped.
“M-main wife? But, I am just a maid!” Airi spoke incredulously. Did I hear him right? She tried to hide her growing elation, just in case she heard him wrong.
“Didn’t you say that if you are to be my lover, I shouldn’t take another wife?” Lord Tsunamoto grinned in her direction. “So what if you are a maid, any bastard who says you are not a fitting spouse for me can all go to hell, but you are the only woman I truly cared.”
This time his face became solemn as he cupped Airi’s cheeks, his gaze blossoming with his determination. “For all my years, no woman but you had taken the time to watch over me. Anyone would have kept their distance, scared because of the scar in my eye, perhaps they hate my wild ways or my rakish smile, unlike you.”
His cheeks became colorful but he held onto his courage not to look away. “When you entered my castle, you treated me as a friend, not as the lord of the castle. Women constantly vie for my affection, but they always have an agenda in their mind. But you never treated me as if I’m different from the common people of Oshu. That is when I decided to slowly win your heart. ONLY you.”
Airi teared up as he said those words. Never did she expect Lord Tsunamoto to bare his feelings like this. 
“That’s why...please marry me!”
Airi’s heart was so overwhelmed with emotion that she reached out to him and gave him a loving kiss so deep and passionate that she lost track of time. Savoring each second they spent embracing each other close.
“I accept!”
To Lord Tsunamoto, her answer was his best gift he ever had in his entire lifetime. For Airi, this is just the beginning of great things that will come into her life. But nobody except fate knows that she will soon become one of the women who will shake the world at war to its foundations.
"By the way," Airi finally said after looking at the messy state of their room "Please help me clean this mess, shall we? I could even smell the dry sake from the futon. Besides, my arms and legs felt sore..." She pouted as she smacked her fist to his chest, but then, she regretted her actions because the pain intensified even more, "You must take responsibility!”
"Ow! What was that for? Was that even necessary?" he winced in pain as he clutched the tender spot where Airi smacked him
“Ha! Big words from someone who slept me, and to think he even asked me to be his wife!" Airi laughed as she gave Lord Tsunamoto a knowing grin. She leaned closer to his ear and whispered, "If you help me, who knows, maybe we can celebrate again tonight.”
"Hahaha! You saucy little minx!" the man burst into laughter at the meaning of her words. Then, a smirk formed on his lips as his eyes darkened once again, "Why not now?"
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zerolympiustrife · 5 years
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ZOS’ short stories 30
Title: Cloud meets Lucina: The Exaggerated, Somewhat-Inaccurate Abridged Version
As the title says, this is an exaggerated retelling of my fanfic “Cloud meets Lucina” from FanFiction.Net.
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*Cloud knocks Little Mac offstage*
Cloud (crossing his arms): What a...terrible opponent. *Get on his knees and starts panting*
*Palutena appears in front of him*
Palutena: Kneel before- Ah, good! The newcomer’s kneeling before me!
Cloud: Who the HFIL are you?
Palutena: I am Palutena, the magnificent and sexy goddess of light!
Cloud (getting up): Eh, 7.9 out of 10.
Palutena: You sassy mofo.
Cloud: I am neither sassy nor a “mofo”. I am Cloud Strife!
Palutena (leaning in closer to him): Ohmyme! Cloud Strife? You’re THE Cloud Strife?! I heard you’re a legend among humans! Popular enough to rival against Mario and Sonic!
Cloud (eyes widened): I’m...a legend? Me?
Palutena: Yup! Don’t think your actions have gone unnoticed in different parts in the universe! Also, I have someone I’d like you meet!
*Palutena grabs Cloud, and the two teleport to Arena Ferox*
Cloud: Huh? There’s no one here.
Palutena: Ah! Here he comes now!
*A blue-haired masked swordsman appears, leaps off of the stands, then lands onto the arena with a three-point landing*
Cloud (internally): Showoff.
Palutena (whispering to Cloud): That’s my boyfriend, Marth.
Cloud (sarcastically): Oh, good for you.
Palutena: Just kidding. That’s actually my girlfriend.
Cloud (raising an eyebrow): What?
Palutena: Kidding again! That’s actually my champion! You two have fun now! *Teleports away*
*Both Cloud and “Marth” stare at each other in silence, Cloud grabs his sword, but then lets go of it, and “Marth” does the same. Then the two walked around the circular symbol they were standing in front of in a full lap, then walked towards each other until they were standing two feet apart*
Cloud: Stop copying me. *Puts a hand on his hip*
“Marth”: How do you know I’m copying you? For all I know, you could be copying ME. *Does so as well*
Cloud (rolling his eyes): Lovely.
“Marth”: Thanks for the compliment, but flattery won’t grant you victory.
Cloud (squinting at him, internally): Who the HFIL’s this Marth copycat, putting on a bravado? I don’t remember the real Marth acting like this. *Speaks up* Cloud. That’s my name.
“Marth”: Marth.
Cloud: There’s already a Marth.
“Marth”: Indeed. And I am him.
Cloud: Take off the mask.
“Marth”: No.
Cloud: Take off the mask!
“Marth”: No!
Cloud: TAKE OFF THE-
“Marth” (drawing his blade at his neck): My name is Marth! END OF STORY! *Backs away and readies himself in a battle position* Draw your sword, commoner!
Cloud (taken aback): Excuse me?
“Marth”: Commoner! Peasant! Plebeian! Coarse! Unrefined! Rustic! Bumpkin! Clown! That’s what you are!
Cloud (taking a deep breath): *Draws his blade and readies himself in battle position* Very well, “my liege”.
“Marth”: Grrrr!
*Both sides charge at each other and engage in a Dragon Ball Z-styled clash, but with swords*
Cloud/”Marth” (internally): Huh! He’s fast! He’s incredible! He’s-
*Both sides break the clash as they summon a large variety of weapons by their side*
Cloud/”Marth”: A pest!
*"Marth” starts firing arrows from his silver bow and Cloud knocks them away with his Organyx, then the duo exchange a series of stabs and slashes from their Silver Lance and Force Stealer, then discard their weapons in favor for a Noble Rapier and Hardedge*
Cloud: You can’t keep this up, you know!
“Marth”: You don’t know that!
*“Marth” performs a heavy-hitting overhead slash, and Cloud attempts to defend himself, but the slash was too heavy for him to defend against, causing him to fall face-first into the ground and “Marth” to discard his weapon, and points his rapier at his head*
“Marth”: Terrible performance, commoner. Do you forfeit?
Cloud (internally): Absolutely not. *Slowly gets up*
“Marth” (pointing his rapier to his face): Well? Apologize!
Cloud: Shut up! Give me a minute! *Internally* Hrgh, this faker’s stronger than I thought! Do I have what it takes to defeat him? Gah! What am I saying? I’ve saved two worlds in the past before! I’ve fought against strong opponents! I can do this! I mustn’t let my friends down! I must-
“Marth” (poking Cloud’s spiky hair): Ehehehe, this is fun. Would my bear hat would spring off his head because of the spikes? *Giggles*
*Cloud gives him a deadpan look*
“Marth” (nervous): A-Aahhh! I wasn’t playing with your hair!
Cloud (squinting at him, sarcastically): I’m sure you weren’t. I’m not going to take you seriously. *Takes the rapier and tosses it away*
“Marth”: Then you shall pay!
*Both summon a Parasol and a Nail Bat*
“Marth” (dumbfounded): Um...
Cloud: Screw it, let’s do it.
“Marth”: O-Okay.
*Both swing at each other haphazardly for a minute, until they tire out and drop to the floor panting, discarding their joke weapons*
“Marth” (panting): Start taking...me seriously.
Cloud (panting): No...
“Marth”: Please?
Cloud: Not...interested. This isn’t fun anymore. In fact, this was never fun to began with.
“Marth”: I’ll reveal my true identity to you AND quit this silly bravado!
*Cloud’s eyes widened, then immediately gets up and casts healing magic on both himself and “Marth”*
“Marth” (getting up): Many thanks, commo-
*Cloud glares at him*
“Marth” (smiles): ...Cloud.
*Both warriors summon a Levin Sword for “Marth” and the Materia Blade for Cloud. Both sides start swinging their new weapons at each other, taking major damage in the process. “Marth” tosses his Levin Sword, which was losing its magic, at Cloud, only for him to counterattack by slicing it in half*
“Marth”: It’s not over yet! Get ready for this one, Cloud! *Summons a thunder tome and starts charging a large amount of thunder magic*
Cloud (gritting his teeth): Hoo boy. *Sheathes his Materia Blade behind his back and cups his hands together, charging a pink, glowing orb of energy with cherry blossoms surrounding the orb*
“Marth”: Galick...
Cloud: Kamehame...
“Marth”: GUN!!! *Shoots out a beam of thunder*
Cloud: HA!!! *Shoots out a beam of fire*
*As both beams came into contact with one other, this causes a large explosion and creates a 15ft crater-sized hole in the middle of the arena*
“Marth”: Let us continue! *Unsheathes his Falchion*
Cloud (making the Materia Blade disappear, and grabbing his Buster Sword): In this setup?! A-Alright...
*Both warriors slide down into the hole and clash into an X-shaped formation with their blades, only for a large spark to occur and the Falchion and Buster Sword go flying out of their hands*
"Marth”: I can take you on hand-to-hand!
Cloud: So can I- Uh oh!
*Cloud runs at him, but trips and grabs a hair band from the back of “Marth”’s head, causing a chunk of long hair to reveal itself*
“Marth”: Ah! No! *Grabs his hair, but Cloud grabs the other hair band, revealing more longer hair*
Cloud (smirking): The jig is up.
“Marth”: Give me back my hair bands!
Cloud (hides them): No.
“Marth”: Give them-
Cloud: No.
“Marth”: -back-
Cloud: No!
“Marth”: -to me!
Cloud: No!
“Marth”: Gimme, you fool! *Tackles Cloud head-on, causing the duo to fall to the ground and the mask to fall off of “Marth”’s face*
Cloud (grunting): Agh...you damn- wait a minute... *Notices that the mask is off, then immediately swipes it and hides it behind his back* Mine!
“Marth?” (holding his face): What’s yours... *gasp* My mask! *Looks up at him, revealing who he really is*
Cloud (surprised, internally): W-Whoa! A woman?! She looks so beautiful! And...cute. *Blushes a little*
Lucina (blushes as well): W-What? Stop staring at me and say something!
Cloud (lending out a hand): I apologize. My name is Cloud.
Lucina (grabbing his hand): ...Lucina. 
Cloud (lifting her up): You fought pretty good! I mean, you did pretty good. Your skills were quite something...
Lucina (giggling): You did pretty good as well! Your skills were remarkable!
Palutena (teleporting in): You BOTH did pretty good! In making a mess out of this place that is.
*Palutena laughs as Cloud and Lucina rub the back of their heads*
Palutena: So...did you two have fun? Do you two have a lot in common or something?
Cloud (turns to Lucina): Are your parents dead?
Lucina (surprised): Yes! Is your worst enemy somebody who’s a god, or has a god complex!
Cloud (frowning): Yes.
*Both stare at each other in silence, only to tear up and embrace each other while crying*
Cloud/Lucina (bawling): MY PARENTS ARE DEAD!!! AND OUR WORST ENEMIES ARE EITHER A GOD OR HAVE A GOD COMPLEX!!! *Both continue to bawl, then immediately quit bawling as they turned to face Palutena* Sorry about that.
Palutena (internally): My my, humans can be so overdramatic... *speaks up* Anyways, Cloud. We have to go for your next match.
Cloud: Alright, just hold on. *Hands Lucina her hair bands and mask back*
Lucina: Thank you...let’s go on a date. *Covers her mouth*
Cloud (eyes widened): Alright.
Lucina: W-Wait! I didn’t mean to say that!
Cloud: Too late! *Leaves with Palutena*
Lucina (holding her hands to her face): Aaaaahhhhh...I wanna know more about him...!
*Suddenly, a red curtains falls, revealing that the entire event was a theatrical play*
Palutena (appearing onstage): And that was the story about how my girlfriend met her boyfriend. The End! *Takes a bow*
*The audience applauds, as Cloud and Lucina are hiding behind the curtains, contemplating about the exaggerated retelling*
Cloud (holding his face in embarrassment): That retelling was awful...!
Lucina (holding her hands to her face in awe): That retelling was amazing...!
Cloud (frowning): I can’t believe we had Palutena be the writer of this play.
Lucina: I mean, she may have gotten certain details wrong, but this was an intriguing retelling nonetheless!
Cloud (muttering under his breath): Goddamnit...as least Lucina’s happy...
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Starbucks
It was raining outside, as per usual in the British Isles. Jack sat at the window ledge with a cup of Starbucks in his hand. He loved listening to the rain, the pitter patter was enough to even lull a child to sleep. He took a sip of his coffee and scrunched his face at the oddly bitter taste.
"Aye, sure jeasus this is strong." He said, clearing his throat.
What it probably needed was cream (I don't know his preference for coffee but it's for the story!). Jack got up and walked into the kitchen, with every step he grew dizzy. He made it to the island of the kitchen and put his coffee down. He debated on getting out the coffee cream, but his head hurt as if he had bashed it against a pipe repeatedly. He decided to try and sleep it off, and walked out of the kitchen.
His head surged, making the Irishman grunt with pain. He continued to make his way to his room. Another more powerful wave of pain hit him and forced him onto his knees. He crawled towards the stairs, then another surge of pain hit him, only this time it was from his whole entire body. He could faintly make out that the room was growing. He tried to crawl up the stairs, but then thought that it was a bad idea. He retreated back to the kitchen. The chairs were taller than he was standing. He finally slumped onto the floor, and passed out.
~~~time skip~~~
Signe walked up to Sean's house, a couple of grocery bags in her arms. She darted under the cover of the balcony (let's pretend they probably have a balcony) dug her hand into her jacket pocket, searching for her house key. she had recently gone out on a grocery run while Sean recorded his daily videos. She unlocked the door, and walked into the kitchen. She found it odd that the house was silent, whenever Jack was here, it was never quiet.
    "Sean, I'm back!" She called. No response.
    She walked up the stairs and into his office. She couldn't hear the humming of his computer, but she did hear a tiny squeak as she made her way to the stairwell. She jogged down the stairs, and saw an unmistakable head of neon green hair by the table. She gasped, and darted down the stairs. She looked down at him, shocked.
    "S-s-Sean?" She breathed.
    "Signe! Um, I don't know how to even begin-well, first off thank you for not crushing me," he began. Signe's expression changed, realizing that he could be killed easily. Just one wrong step and he'd be a bloody mess on the floor! Signe lowered her hand, Palm up, and offered Jack a lift up.
    "Aahhh-heh-heh, you know I'm freaking terrified of heights, right?" He said, eyeing his girlfriend's hand as if it were a venomous snake, ready to strike him.
    "I know, but, I might accidentally step on you and, well, I'd much rather you be on the table at least." She said, rubbing the back of her neck. Jack sighed and closed his eyes as he stepped on Signe's hand, and she lifted him to the table. The whole time he was either whining, saying "oh" repeatedly, or just dead silent. She gently poked him with her knuckle (cuz of nails) and he scrambled off. Signe glanced over at the cup of Starbucks and curiously inspected it.
    "Don't drink that!" Jack yelled, making Signe jump. At least the lid wasn't open. "I drank that and look at what happened to me!"
    "Well, I guess we should get rid of it then." She said, walking towards the sink.
    "Um, I'm no scientist, but that seems like a bad idea..." Jack said, yawning.
    It was getting late. Signe left it on the counter and went to scoop Sean up. He didn't complain, or even question, Signe's actions and even crawled into her hand. She smiled, and with one hand (because every time she tried to put Jack down he'd complain) tried to make a cup of tea. She took a water bottle cap and filled it with some tea from her own batch, and set Jack down next to it. He instantly began drinking the liquid. Signe smiled, and the two sat together, drinking tea and listening to the rain.
~~~~~~~~~
So, I originally had a kinda feelsy draft for this, but I decided to go with fluff on this one! Also, I wonder if Jack actually knows about this event... anyways, gonna start working on the “Eyes” prompt.
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How to Handle a Nico: Reconstructed Reunion
Primary Pairing: NicoMaki Side Pairings: TsubaHono, NozoEli Words: ~3.1k Rating: K+? T? How does heavy drinking rate these days? ╮(︶▽︶)╭ Time Frame: Late in Maki's 1st year and Nico's 3rd year in college. Story Arc: Stand Alone
List of all HtHaN scenes
Author’s Note: Yes, yes, before anyone says anything, I am aware that yet again I have Honoka pushing for a µ’s reunion. However, I did make mention of this fact as early as when I wrote HtHaN 3. In the world of HtHaN, Honoka is one of the main driving forces behind keeping µ’s together after disbandment. Not that anyone in the group particularly wants to drift apart, but as someone who has personally lost touch with old friends due to time, distance and life situations, I know how quickly a year or two can go by before realizing that you haven’t so much as sent a txt to someone. As such I fully intend to continue using these reunions as plot devices when I need them. ^_^
NishikinoMaki: So, Nico-chan and I have something important to tell all of you.
NishikinoMaki: Sorry to do it via chat and not in person, but we decided it was too important to let it wait.
NishikinoMaki: Nico-chan and I are together now.
NyaCat: you mean you werent before?
SonodaUmi: I believe what Maki is trying to say is that she and Nico are dating.
ARISEfan1: you mean they werent before?
LittleBirb: Congratulations, Nico-chan and Maki-chan!
RiceQueen: Yes, congratulations! I wish you both the best!
SpiritualPower: It’s about time…
NicoNii: Shut up, Nozomi
ARISEfan1: i still dont really get it
ARISEfan1: i honestly thought you two were dating for a while now
ARISEfan1: but if were celebrating it we should totally have a reunion!
SonodaUmi: You’re always looking for an excuse to have a reunion, aren’t you, Honoka?
ARISEfan1: reunion! reunion!
NyaCat: reunion!
Elichika: I’m free this weekend.
SpiritualPower: As am I.
ARISEfan1: yay!
LittleBirb: Umi-chan and I can make it this weekend.
RiceQueen: Rin-chan and I as well.
NyaCat: reunion!
SpiritualPower: And the guests of honor?
NishikinoMaki: I can be free either Friday or Saturday evening, but the other I need to study.
NicoNii: Saturday works better for me.
ARISEfan1: say if were all going as couples do you guys mind if i bring tsubasa-chan with me?
Elichika: Of course not, the more the merrier!
SpiritualPower: Have her bring Anju and Erena as well if you want.
RiceQueen: A-RISE is going to be at our reunion?!?!
NyaCat: hahahaha!
NicoNii: Calm down, Hanayo. We haven’t even asked them yet.
SpiritualPower: You’re one to talk, Nicocchi.
SpiritualPower: I heard you just now in the other room.
NicoNii: You’re here?!
SpiritualPower: I’ve been home all morning.
SpiritualPower: Were you too distracted by Maki-chan to notice?
NicoNii: Shut up, Nozomi
NishikinoMaki: I left a while ago and I’m on my way to class.
NishikinoMaki: I don’t get it. What are you talking about?
NishikinoMaki: How could I distract her if I’m not there?
NicoNii: Nevermind, Maki-chan
SpiritualPower: I’ll explain later, Maki-chan
NicoNii: Don’t you dare!
SpiritualPower: ^_^
NyaCat: you spent the night at nico-chans?
SpiritualPower: It’s not the first time.
NicoNii: Nozomi, you know for a fact we just slept.
NishikinoMaki: Isn’t that normal?
LittleBirb: Perfectly normal, Maki-chan.
Elichika: Don’t mind them, Maki. They’re just teasing you.
NishikinoMaki: Wait
NishikinoMaki: Do you mean you think Nico-chan and
ARISEfan1: tsubasa-chan said they can all come!
NyaCat: thats nyamazing!
RiceQueen: Do you think they would mind if I brought some things for them to sign?
ARISEfan1: i doubt it
ARISEfan1: theyve signed all of my stuff
NicoNii: I’ll bring some of my stuff too then.
SpiritualPower: By “some” you mean “all”, right Nicocchi?
NicoNii: Of course!
NicoNii: Well, just the things I’ve bought since the last time they signed my stuff.
NicoNii: Yes, I can hear you laughing.
NyaCat: say where did maki-chan go?
NyaCat: she sent like half a sentence
NyaCat: thats not like her
SpiritualPower: She’s probably too embarrassed to respond.
Elichika: And whose fault is that, Nozomi?
NishikinoMaki: I’m fine.
NishikinoMaki: I’m in class now.
NishikinoMaki has left the group
NyaCat: i dont think shes actually fine
NicoNii: I’ll check up on her when I see her after class.
SpiritualPower: Don’t you have class as well, Nicocchi?
NicoNii: Yes, mother, I’m going now, geez.
NicoNii: Yes, I can still hear you laughing.
NicoNii: You know, if we’re going to keep living together, we need to find a place with thicker walls.
NyaCat: why dont you move in with maki-chan?
NicoNii: I’m not going to move into the dorms of a school I’m not attending, Rin.
Elichika: Just a thought
Elichika: But since it’s all couples now that will be at this reunion, why don’t we dress up and go somewhere fancy instead of just karaoke or Maki’s parent’s house?
SonodaUmi: Like a large group date?
Elichika: Something like that.
RiceQueen: That sounds like fun.
LittleBirb: I know just the place!
LittleBirb: The company at which I had my internship holds small events at various places.
LittleBirb: They said if µ’s wants to use one of them, they can help set things up for us.
ARISEfan1: that awesome kotori-chan!
ARISEfan1: lets do that!
NicoNii: So it’s been decided that the theme of the reunion is a group date.
NishikinoMaki: What the heck? I don’t get it.
NicoNii: An excuse to dress up, I guess.
NicoNii: Aren’t you excited to see what cute dress Nico wears this time?
NishikinoMaki: You’re not going to wear what you wore the other day?
NicoNii: Nope!
NicoNii: Nico has something even cuter than that!
NishikinoMaki: I thought that outfit was cute though.
NicoNii: Such an honest Maki-chan!
NicoNii: Nico is shocked!
NishikinoMaki: Idiot.
NicoNii: You like it.
NishikinoMaki: Maybe.
NicoNii: Are you going to wear your outfit again?
NicoNii: I thought that was pretty cute as well.
NishikinoMaki: I already gave it back to my RA
NicoNii: Maybe she’ll let you borrow a new one?
NishikinoMaki: Maybe.
NicoNii: Worth a try
NicoNii: Didn’t you say she said she had plenty of outfits that would make my eyes bug out?
NicoNii: Well that first one did just that
NicoNii: Let’s see what else she has!
“Back again?”
“Yeah… Sorry…”
“Don’t worry about it! What’s the occasion this time?”
“A reunion.”
“A µ’s reunion?”
“Yeah.”
“So, don’t you need something more… idol-like for that?”
“Oh no, no, no. We’re not performing. We usually wear normal clothes. But this time, Eli wants it to be something like a group date, I guess.”
“Aahhh, I see. Well, I have just the thing!”
“Ughn…” Maki groaned as a shaft of light fell across her face.
She moved her hand up to cover her eyes before opening them, but it did nothing to block the throbbing pain in her head. Why… pain…? Her thoughts were blurred as she rolled onto her back in an attempt to escape the evil light.
Oh, that’s right… the reuption… reum… re-something-or-other… the party thing. What did Kotori call it? The big group date? No… wasn’t it Umi that called it that? Not like it matters… it still hurts… why does it hurt?
Water…
Russian for water…
Oh gods…
Her eyes snapped open for a second, only for her to squeeze them shut again as the light blinded her. She had challenged Eli to a drinking contest! Why in the nine circles of hell did she think that was a good idea? Hell circles… which one was for pride? Fourth? No… there wasn’t really one for pride. But there was one for gluttony. The third one…? The one with the icy rain. That’s where she was now, the third circle of Hell, designed to punish the gluttonous. Not like it matters… real water was what she needed now. Though if she could drink the rain, that wouldn’t be too bad…
Is this what a hangover feels like? No wonder Nico looked horrible those times… Ughn… Maki dreaded seeing herself in the mirror as she realized what she must look like now.
A sound from beside her caught her attention so she slowly turned towards it. Nico-chan?
Mere centimeters away, Maki’s girlfriend of only a few days murmured quietly in her sleep. Why was Nico in her dorm room? Why was she wearing Maki’s old workout shirt? Not that she minded, of course. Nico looked rather adorable in the worn and faded grey tee-shirt with its stretched collar just barely slipping off her shoulder. Her hair was down, though was it down last night? Maki couldn’t remember.
As much as Maki wanted to just lay there and watch Nico sleep for another hour or so, the throbbing in her head increased for a moment and reminded her to address her hangover symptoms. Rolling back over, slowly, in an effort to minimize a growing sense of nausea, she blinked when her gaze fell on two bottles on her nightstand. Leaning against them was a small, pink note Maki recognized as being from a stationary set Nico had given her recently.
Maki-chan,
If you wake up before me, make sure to drink one of these. The sports drink will help replenish your electrolytes but water is the most important so you can just drink that if you prefer. If you think you can keep it down, you may also want to take the ibuprofen. There’s a bucket on the floor in case you need it, but don’t be afraid to wake me up if you need help getting to the bathroom.
Nico-nii
Maki felt a smile tug at the edge of her mouth as she wondered how many times Nico had to do something like this for Nozomi or Eli.
Sitting up caused a wave of nausea to wash over her and made her briefly consider reaching for the bucket. However, as she closed her eyes and steadied herself, it slowly passed.
“Maki-chan?” a groggy voice asked from behind her.
“Nnn…” was all that came out of Maki’s mouth as she reached for the sports drink.
“How ya feeling?”
“Mhph…”
“Sounds about right.” Nico chuckled as she crawled over to sit beside her girlfriend.
“Ni…?!” Maki felt blood rush to her cheeks as her gaze fell on the other girl’s bare legs hanging off the side of the bed. She swallowed and attempted to find her voice. “I… I have actual sleep shirts, you know.” She managed to force out.
“Yeah, but I like this one.” The raven-haired girl placed a hand on the pink star. “It brings back memories. It’s nostalgic.”
It’s also too short… The redhead diverted her eyes.
Nico noticed the gesture and laughed before hopping off the bed. “Oh, come on, Maki-chan!” She said, turning to face the other girl. “It’s nothing you haven’t seen before when we changed in the club room.”
“Yeah, but…”
“Oh, for crying out loud, we’re going out now. This much is normal.” She put a hand on her hip. “I mean seriously, you’ve seen what Nozomi and Eli wear around our place. Well, more Nozomi than Eli, but…”
“But that’s different…”
“Oh?”
“I’m not dating them. I’m not attra…” Maki mumbled the rest while looking away again and blushing furiously.
Attra… oh. Oh! Nico’s eyes widened with the realization and she felt a little heat rise to her own cheeks. Despite the mild embarrassment, she also felt a swell of pride come with the reminder. Nico was quite capable of boosting her own ego, but it was nice to get a shot like that from someone she cared about.
And with pride and ego came the desire to tease. “Well if Maki-chan wants to see more of Nico, all she has to do is ask.” She smirked as she played with the hem of the shirt.
“T-that’s not…”
A knock sounded at the door. “Nishikino-san? Are you awake?” The RA’s muffled voice filtered through.
Maki’s head snapped around to stare wide-eyed at Nico for a second before the movement made her dizzy and forced her to brace herself or fall back onto the bed. “J-just a moment…” she croaked, though loud enough that it would be heard through the door. With her free hand, she motioned weakly to the dresser. “Third drawer. Pants.” She said quieter.
Nico took the hint, yanked open the drawer and grabbed the first thing she could get her hands on; a pair of red sweatpants. Huh, now it really looks like I’m wearing Maki-chan’s old outfit… I wonder if I could find the hat…
“Come in.” Maki called once the older girl was finally a bit more presentable.
“Ah, so you did stay, Yazawa-san.” The RA nodded toward the raven-haired girl as she stepped into the dorm room. “That’s good. I’m glad Nishikino-san had your support.” She turned to the redhead with a gentle smile. “You look a little better than when I saw you last. Are you feeling any better?”
“Maybe?” Maki replied, as she honestly didn’t remember how bad she felt before.
“Anyway, the fact that Yazawa-san stayed is the reason I’m here.” She produced a sheet of paper. “Technically, you’re supposed to have guests sign in before their stay. But, given the circumstances, if we just date this as though it was filled out yesterday, nobody but the three of us will know, and life will go on.”
“Th-thank you.”
“Don’t mention it.” The RA grinned as she held out the paper and a pen. “Now if you’ll just sign here.” Maki did as she was instructed. “And if you’ll do the same, Yazawa-san.” She handed the page to Nico. “And… if you’ll also sign here…”
A CD case entered Nico’s field of view. She blinked. It was the first single she had released after µ’s disbanded and she managed to scrape together a contract with a tiny production company willing work around her college schedule. While the discs had sold well enough to earn a spot in the top ten for a week or two, this was the first Nico had seen in the hands of a fan. An actual fan. Of Nico-nii.
“Yazawa-san?”
“Of course, of course Nico will sign that for you!” the idol couldn’t help letting a bit of her persona out. “Nico-nii is always happy to sign things for her beloved fans!”
The RA’s smile grew even more. “Thank you!” She said, taking back the case. “Would you be willing to sign my other singles, someday?”
“Of course.” Nico repeated.
“Awesome.” She turned back to Maki. “Holler if need anything, Nishikino-san.” She made her way to the door. “But it looks like you’re already in good hands.”
“She saw me last night?” Maki asked when the door closed.
“A lot of people saw you last night, Maki-chan.”
“Ughn…” the redhead collapsed onto the bed.
Nico laughed as she made her way over the lay beside her girlfriend. “Don’t worry about it too much. I think a lot of them are relieved to see that you’re not just some robot that does nothing but study, attend class and get top marks.”
“…”
“And I’m one of them.”
Maki pouted, earning more laughter from Nico.
“Ah, give it a few days, and most of them will forget. Hell, half of the people who saw you were drunk as well, or at least tipsy. College campus on a Saturday night; everyone is drunk.”
“How bad was I?”
“How much do you remember?”
“Ughn…” Maki draped an arm across her forehead. “I kind of remember having a drinking contest with Eli, but I don’t remember why we started or what made me think it was a good idea.”
Nico giggled.
“What?”
“You were arguing.”
“So?”
“About who was cuter; me or Nozomi.”
Maki groaned.
“And you lost, you jerk!” Nico poked the other girl in the side.
The redhead’s face scrunched in annoyance and she sucked in a breath, but didn’t move away as she feared doing so would have cause more dizziness.
“But I suppose it’s the thought that counts; drinking yourself into oblivion in honor of your girlfriend’s cuteness.” Nico snorted back more laughter. “So romantic.”
“I’m sorry…”
“Don’t worry about it.” Nico made a dismissive motion. “Honestly, you’re an easier drunk to deal with than either Eli or Nozomi.”
“Oh?”
“Oh yeah. Eli is fine at first, her tolerance is unbelievable, but then she starts getting grumpy and belligerent. Nozomi is all silly giggles until a certain threshold is crossed and she becomes apathetic about pretty much everything. She’ll just lie down in the middle of the apartment and stare at the wall for a half hour or more. She’s still conscious but she just doesn’t care enough to move anymore.”
“And me?”
“Well…”
“What?”
“You’re… really affectionate when you’re drunk.”
“What?!”
“You used to accuse me of being too clingy, back in the day, but I don’t think you can say that anymore after last night.”
“Oh gods…”
“Nozomi has pictures.”
“Oh gods…”
“So does Kotori.”
“Kill me now…”
“I think Anju does as well…”
Maki groaned yet again, though far more plaintive than before.
“Hey, I tried to make them delete them.”
“…”
“Or at least send them to me.”
“Nico-chan…”
“Want to see?”
“No.”
“But we look so cute together! Do you at least remember my dress?”
“Yes… and… you were right…”
“I was what?” Nico craned her neck towards Maki. “What was that?”
“It was cuter than what you wore on our first date.”
The raven-haired girl grinned.
“But the first dress was more beautiful, I think. It made you look more mature. I liked that as well.”
“So many compliments in such a short time.” Nico couldn’t help herself. “I’m about ready to ask what you did to my actual girlfriend.”
Maki sighed. “Anything else I should know about?”
“You may want to apologize to Tsubasa at some point.”
“Oh?”
“Yeah… you kind of accused her of trying to steal me away from you.”
“Seriously?”
“You also accused a bush of touching me inappropriately, despite the fact that you were the one who stumbled and pushed me into it.”
“…”
“I doubt you have to apologize to the bush though.”
“Please tell me that’s everything.”
“Pretty much. The rest was just your normal µ’s reunion.”
“A question.”
“Alright.”
“Why are we in my dorm? Wasn’t your apartment closer?”
“You kept insisting that you wanted to sleep in your bed.” Nico shrugged. “But there was no way I was going to drag your drunk ass all the way to your parents’ place, and I don’t even want to imagine how that would have played out if I did. I figured bringing you here might be enough to placate you because it kind of is your bed at the moment.”
“And did you… change my clothes?”
“I helped you change, if that’s what you mean. But again, nothing I haven’t seen before.” Just keep telling yourself that, Nico…
“…” Maki’s eyes fluttered shut for a moment.
“How you feeling now?”
“Like crap… But mostly tired.”
“Well another hour or two might help; certainly wouldn’t hurt.”
“Alright…”
“Yeah, but at least sleep properly.” Nico sat up. “Come on, get your legs back up here.” She reached over to help her girlfriend slide back into a more comfortable position. “Say, where’s your laptop?”
“You’re staying here?”
Nico grinned. “Of course. Why wouldn’t I?” She spotted the device in question. “Still using the same password?”
“Yeah…”
The raven-haired girl climbed back on the bed and sat with her back against the wall. She opened the computer and set it across her lap. “When you wake up, we’ll go get something to eat; something mild that you can hopefully keep down.”
“Alri…” Maki yawned. “Nico-chan…”
“Mmm?”
“Thank you.”
Nico reached over to pat her girlfriends head, but by the time her hand touched the red locks, the younger girl was fast asleep.
Author’s Note Continued: This scene was partly inspired by The Boondock Saints, in so far as I love the storytelling method of leading up to the action, skipping it and reconstructing it later. I may or or may not use this style again in the future, it kind of depends on what I think fits the intent of the scene; this one obviously being Maki trying to remember the events of the previous night. I may even come back to this one and add in more things for Nico to tell Maki about. Or, I may write a different scene with someone else reminding Maki of something embarrassing she did, then have Maki come back to question why Nico didn’t tell her first to prepare her.
Actually, as I typed that last sentence, I’m already getting ideas... Going to have to let that simmer on the back burner for a little while as I’m still kind of working on two other scenes and deities only know when I’ll finish those.
Author's Note Addendum: I totally forgot to mention that my inspiration for Eli and Maki's argument was this delightful little comic by one of my favorite artists, Drill.
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