#kelly's makoharu bedtime stories

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makoharu bedtime story - wallet

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep.

m: what was that on your nightstand? h: oh... it's my old wallet from high school. i found it while i was cleaning out some drawers. m: was there anything good in it? h: i didn't look. m: there could be money! h: how much money do you think i carried with me when i was 18? m: (laughs) well, there could be something fun in it. h: (sighs) you're not going to sleep until we look at it, are you? m: aren't you curious? it's like a little time capsule. h: i'm sure i cleaned it out before. m: maybe not...

haru smiles; it's cute how curious makoto is about it, so he turns the light back on and opens the wallet.

h: let's see, then. m: you didn't clean it out all! h: oh, you're right. hm, no money though. m: too bad. h: some coupons... m: one for the bakery? h: i meant to give you that, sorry. here. m: (laughs) it's expired now! h: it's the thought that counts. m: i guess... h: you're welcome. m: oh! an iwatobi-chan sticker. why is he wearing sunglasses? h: it’s the secret "cool" version. this was a rare one. i'm glad i kept it. m: look at your old ID! you're so young. h: it wasn't that long ago. m: you've aged a lot. h: don't say that. m: (smiles) is that a gray hair? h: stop it. m: what's this paper? h: hmm, a phone number. m: the handwriting looks kind of girly... h: are you getting jealous? m: (laughs) of course not. h: are you sure? m: we're married! h: yeah, anyway, i remember this. don't worry about it. m: wha— haru, now you have to tell me. h: it was a classmate. she quickly gave it to me at graduation. m: eh?! h: she said i could call her. m: did you? h: no. what would i even say? m: but you kept her number. h: i didn't know what else to do with it. m: ok. h: and then i forgot all about it. m: ok. haru sighs and kisses makoto, keeping their lips pressed together for a little too long. makoto starts laughing and pulls away. m: ok! i'm not jealous. h: good. m: did we look through everything? h: mm. are you satisfied? m: wait, what's in this pocket? h: oh, there is something. it's— m: a picture of me?! h: i forgot about this. m: wait, what does it say? h: it's your fan club membership card. m: fan club?! h: you didn't know? m: no, i didn't know! why were you a member?! h: i was the president. m: is this a joke? because you knew i'd want to look at your wallet? h: no. (blushes) that friend of yours, mochizuki-kun... he started it first year and came to me. h: i was only asked to be president because i knew you the best. m: i'm surprised you even agreed to it. h: well, i couldn't trust anyone else to be in charge. m: (laughs) you kept things under control, hm? h: (blushes) something like that. anyway, i didn't have to do much. m: like what? h: people would just ask me questions about you... favorite color, what manga you were reading, your biggest fear— m: biggest fear? h: i said snakes. m: (laughs) you're the one scared of snakes. h: well, i couldn't tell them about the ocean. m: (smiles) thanks. h: mm. m: tachibana makoto fan club... something like that really existed. h: it might still exist. m: no way!! i’m really embarrassed... h: that’s what you get for being so nice all the time. m: punishment? h: yes, it’s a good life lesson for you. m: (laughs) i'll keep that in mind. h: all right, let's go to sleep now. m: oh! before you turn out the light. makoto gets suddenly close. h: what are you doing? m: i thought i saw a gray hair. h: liar. m: there might be a few. come here, let me look. h: go to bed! m: (laughs) i'm just trying to help. h: actually, you know... m: hey, don't poke my face! h: laugh lines. m: impossible! h: mm. one on either side. m: if i do, then it's your fault. h: me? m: if you didn't make me so happy, i wouldn't smile all the time. h: (smiles) i won't apologize. haru reaches over and turns off the light. m: what will you do with the wallet? h: oh... i'll throw it away tomorrow. m: the whole thing? h: well, i have to keep the sticker. m: the sticker? h: mm. let's put it on the fridge. m: just the sticker? h: (laughs) i guess i can't get rid of my tachibana makoto fan club card. m: (smiles) good. you're still the president. h: (smiles) that's right. m: do you think mochizuki-kun still has his card? h: he better not. makoto laughs and kisses him. m: i love you. h: (smiles) i love you. goodnight. m: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - apologies

imagine makoto getting into bed shortly after haru. he’s a bit confused because haru is lying down with his back to him, as if he's angry.

m: do you want to hang out tomorrow? h: i have late class. m: oh, right. and an exam to study for. h: mm. i’m too tired to talk right now. m: ah, you’ve had a long day. h: mm. m: goodnight. h: mm. he does seem mad! at makoto? but why?! he was a little quiet at dinner, too. well, whatever the reason, makoto thinks he definitely needs to apologize. m: i’m sorry... for that thing i did... earlier today. h: today? it was before that even?! how long has he been mad?! m: i mean, yesterday. h: nothing happened yesterday. m: it wasn't yesterday either?! haru turns over to face makoto. h: why do you sound mad? m: me? you're the one who's mad! h: makoto. what are you talking about?

m: is it because i drank the last of your tea? h: are you listening to-- wait, you did? m: i'm sorry i forgot to buy more. h: *smiles* you really think i'd get mad at you for something like that? m: well... no, but it must be something i did. you barely even said goodnight to me. h: i'm not mad. i told you, i'm tired. m: you were also turned away from me. i just assumed you're upset. h: *blushes* you were supposed to lie down behind me. i thought you'd understand. m: o-oh... h: idiot. m: *laughs* you didn't have to add that. here, let's try again. haru rolls over to face the wall. makoto scoots against him and snuggles close. h: *smiles* that's all you had to do. m: sorry... h: idiot. m: *laughs* again with that?! h: you could have just asked me if i was mad. m: i wasn't sure you would tell me. h: of course i would. m: you'd say "it's no big deal. just forget it." or something. h: ...that does sound like something i'd say. m: *laughs* see? h: i'll try not to do that. m: i'll try not to make you mad. h: *smiles* i don't think that will take any effort. m: and i really will buy you more tea. h: *yawns* it's fine. i need some other things at the store. m: want to go together this weekend? h: mm. m: want to stop at the aquarium? h: mm. m: want me to shut up so you can sleep? h: *smiles* no. m: well, i'm actually out of things to say. h: has that ever happened before? m: *laughs* it might be a first. h: we'll have to remember this moment. m: oh, there is one more thing. h: hm? m: just, goodnight, haru-chan. h: that's it? m: see you in the morning. h: and? m: *laughs* i love you. h: *smiles* i love you. goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - rings

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep. m: can i use your phone for a second? h: what's wrong with yours? m: i left it in the kitchen. or the bathroom. maybe on the couch? h: *smiles* here. m: thanks. h: sure. m: *turns it on* haru? what... what is this you were looking at? shit! haru grabs the phone from makoto and tosses it across the room. m: *laughs* hey! h: it was nothing. go to sleep. m: it looked like men's rings. h: i must have accidentally clicked an ad. m: one had been added to your cart. h: right... i wanted to... buy myself a ring. m: *smiles* haru... my heart is racing. h: *sighs* just pretend like you didn't see it. please. m: i absolutely can't!

makoto gets up and retrieves the phone. h: i'll throw it again. m: *laughs* don't be mad. h: i'm not mad. m: embarrassed? no... i ruined the surprise, hm? h: it's not your fault. m: you were really going to propose to me? when? how? h: i didn't work out all the details yet. m: i've been thinking about it, too, you know. h: really? m: mostly about what i'd say to you. i wasn't sure if you'd want to wear a ring. h: why not? m: people would definitely ask you about it. and i know you don't like to talk about yourself. h: *smiles* but i like talking about you. m: that's true. somehow you always make every interview question about me. h: i do? m: yes. h: does everyone notice? m: *laughs* yes! h: oh. m: is it ok if i look at the ring you picked out? h: i guess... m: *turns the phone back on* ah! i like the little diamonds. h: they're not real. i didn't think you'd mind. m: *smiles* no, i'd rather we spend our money on something else. what made you decide this one? h: i remembered when we were kids. one morning we went into your parents' room and got in bed with them. you saw your mom's ring and liked how sparkly it was and said that it was prettier than your dad's ring. m: i remember. you said it was because my mom was so pretty. h: did i? m: this ring is perfect, haru. i'll pick out a nice one for you, too. h: *smiles* ok. m: so then, how should we do it? the proposal? h: hm... i guess it's impossible to surprise each other now. m: we can go somewhere nice together, like a special trip! h: a hot springs weekend. m: ok! how soon? h: maybe a few months? m: that long?! h: it'll be nice in the fall. m: *smiles* that's true. h: and no cheating. we're not allowed to try and propose before then. m: how did you know i was thinking about doing that? h: *smiles* because i was, too... m: haru... we're getting engaged. h: save your excitement. m: i can't! h: i still have plenty of time to change my mind. m: *laughs* shut up. makoto leans over to kiss haru. m: i love you. haru-chan, please marry me. h: *blushes* wha-- you're not allowed to say that yet. m: i'm practicing! h: practice on your own. m: my heart is so full of love for you, i don't know how there's room to love anything else. h: makoto... m: we've spent our entire lives together, and i want to continue to grow old with you. haru suddenly kisses makoto. m: *smiles* sorry. i didn't mean to make you cry. h: i'm not! m: almost. h: give me my phone back m: *laughs* right. here. h: why did you even need it in the first place? m: oh. *laughs nervously* it was silly. h: tell me. m: i was going to change the name of your alarm. h: what? m: it's just called "alarm." i was going to change it to "i love haru-chan." i thought you'd wake up and smile. h: i see. *turns on his phone* m: what are you doing? h: booking us a room for the end of the month. m: you mean instead of the fall? h: it's stupid to wait that long. m: *smiles* now i'm really excited. and nervous! i'm going to be very embarrassing when the time comes. h: *smiles* i'll endure it. i probably will be, too. actually, i wrote you a letter... m: for what? h: the proposal. i wanted you to read it, and then i'd ask you to marry me. m: i seriously ruined everything! h: *laughs* it's not ruined. i like it better this way. m: *smiles* me too. it makes more sense to do it together. h: ah. m: will you read the letter to me yourself? h: i'll try. m: then, i'll write one, too. so you always have my words. haru takes makoto's hand and lightly kisses his fingers. h: let's go to sleep. m: ok. h: we can book our room tomorrow. m: thank you for wanting to marry me. h: that was always the plan. m: *smiles* i love you. h: *smiles* mm. i love you. goodnight. m: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - the zoo

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep. m: actually, i think i should use the futon tonight. h: ...oh? m: i feel kind of restless. and your bed is small, so it’s kind of cramped. the futon would be best. h: i see. haru reaches over and feels makoto’s forehead. h: i knew it. you have a fever. m: i don't! it's warm in here. i'm warm. h: i can tell you're lying. you're trying to hide it so we can still go see the movie tomorrow. m: *sighs* it's only a little fever. i just need some sleep. h: you need rest. we’ll go next weekend. m: but it won’t be in theaters anymore! h: you haven’t changed at all. m: what do you mean? h: sixth grade. the zoo. m: *laughs* oh. h: you lied to your parents. m: i didn’t!! h: mm, you told me about it later. how you said you had to get to school early and rushed out the door to hide you were sick. m: fujiwara-sensei said not to be late! h: that's different. and you didn't even go to school because you knew i’d stop by your house, so you waited where i'd see you. m: don’t make me sound so devious! h: you were. all for that baby elephant. m: the pictures were so cute! i had to see it in person!

h: i knew right away you were sick. m: did you really? h: your lying wasn't any better back then. m: fujiwara-sensei knew, too. h: because you almost passed out before we got on the bus. m: ah... right... h: i had to walk you home. m: i still feel bad you missed the field trip! h: well... i wouldn’t have wanted to go without you there. m: *smiles* you wouldn't? h: obviously. m: i felt guilty, but i was still really happy you brought me home and took care of me. h: with your mom and dad out, i had to. m: *smiles* you didn’t have to. h: i didn’t have anything better to do at home. m: *laughs* right. in the end, we got to go to the zoo with our parents that weekend. h: i guess the baby elephant was cute. m: it was, wasn’t it? hey, we've never been to the zoo here. h: let's go next weekend, then. m: ok! we can get presents for ran and ren, too. h: aren’t they getting too old for stuff like that? m: they’re still little kids! h: you’ll be saying that when they’re in high school even. m: *laughs* probably. h: what were their favorite animals? i don’t remember. m: ah, ran always liked tigers. ren... i think it’s still pandas. h: *smiles* that was your favorite for a while when we were little. m: you remember that? h: well, you were kind of obsessed. m: i just thought they were cute! h: you insisted on eating nothing but bamboo shoots. m: *laughs* you know, i didn’t even like them. h: we went out for ramen with your family and you picked out the bamboo to eat. m: that’s right... my mom laughed and called me little panda. h: *smiles* then she called me little dolphin. do you think your parents remember, too? m: i’m surprised you do. h: i remember all sorts of things. m: that sounds kind of ominous. h: *smiles* i’ll use my knowledge for good. m: *laughs* good. ah, i want to kiss you. h: you can when you’re better. m: now that you know the truth, will you help me set up the futon? h: just stay here. m: i shouldn’t! h: it’s too late now. if i’m going to get sick, i’ll get sick. m: sorry... h: it hasn’t happened yet, so don’t apologize. m: first the zoo, and now you’re going to miss the movie because of me, too. h: i’m still going. m: eh?! h: i’m kidding. m: you can if you want, of course. h: no. i like talking about the movie with you afterwards. m: let’s watch one here tomorrow then. h: sure. if you feel like eating, i’ll cook something. m: ok! h: not bamboo shoots. m: *laughs* i do like them now. you could get us ramen. haru feels makoto’s forehead again. h: we’ll take your temperature in the morning. m: if i had known sooner, i would have stayed home. h: then i’m glad you didn’t know sooner. m: *smiles* me too. h: do you even have any medicine at home? m: yes! well...antacid? h: that won't help a fever! m: *laughs* i'll buy it soon. h: i'll pick some up when i go out tomorrow. how are you feeling right now? m: i'm ok. just kind of weak, i guess. h: i'll get you cold medication. m: i think i'll be fine after resting for a bit. h: you need something for your fever at least. haru gets up and returns, handing makoto a tablet and a bottle of water. h: i'll leave another tablet on the nightstand in case you wake up. i grabbed an extra water, too. even if you're not thirsty, you should drink. he crawls back into bed and lies down next to makoto. h: wake me up if you need anything. or just if you want to. m: *smiles* i will. thanks, haru. h: all right, let's go to sleep. m: mm, i didn't realize how tired i was till i closed my eyes. makoto hears haru shift and suddenly feels a light kiss pressed against his forehead. m: *smiles* not fair. i didn't get to kiss you yet. h: motivation to get well. m: i think my fever's gone already. h: *laughs* liar. m: you can still tell, hm? h: definitely. m: i'll be better tomorrow. h: i hope so. m: *smiles* goodnight, haru-chan. h: *smiles* goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - superpowers

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep. m: i want to visit that cake shop in osaka again. h: that's a long trip for some cake. m: i wish i could just teleport. that would be an amazing superpower. h: would that be your first choice? m: hmm, it would be useful. what about you? h: time control. m: *laughs* so intense! you'd be really powerful. you could literally change history! h: more importantly, if people were bothering me, i could just fast forward until they leave. m: *laughs* would you fast forward me? h: *smiles* never. well, actually— m: you would?! h: when you sleep in late. m: *smiles* because you're lonely? h: no, you just sleep so deeply and snore so loudly, i can’t stand it. m: really?! h: i'm joking. about the snoring. m: *smiles* i got it. h: i guess if you were feeling sad about something, i might rewind time and try to fix it beforehand. m: *smiles* that's sweet of you. although, meddling too much could be bad. or immoral? h: that's true. what else would you pick?

m: maybe something like talking to animals. h: how would that be useful? m: it would just be fun i guess. h: not if you went to an animal shelter. m: what do you mean? h: the animals would be sad so you’d feel sad and want to adopt them all. m: that's a good point... well, what about you? what else would you pick? h: mind control. m: another intense one! h: i could make people give me mackerel. and make them leave me alone. m: would you use that one on me? h: of course not. would you trust me not to? m: of course! h: although, i don’t know if i'd trust myself not to. m: really? h: like if something terrible happened, i'd be tempted to make you forget it. m: and then you'd have to lie to me about it. h: you'd always wonder if i did something to mess with you. you wouldn't be able to trust your own mind. m: this is too heavy!! h: mm. i think maybe... for a superpower... i'd just choose the ability to become a mermaid. m: *laughs* that sounds better. then, i'd pick that, too. h: you would? m: you'd probably spend a lot of time in the sea, so i'd miss you too much if i couldn't be with you. h: *smiles* i'd be glad to have you there. m: ah, it would be a lot of fun to swim around like a fish. h: it would be a nice thing to do, if you needed cheering up. m: *laughs* why am i sad in all your scenarios?! h: oh. i guess, when i think of superpowers, you're supposed to help people who need help. so of course i'd want to help you. m: you don't have to have any special powers to help me, haru. h: then how? m: by doing what you've always done. just... you know, be with me. h: that's all? m: *smiles* of course. i'll always be ok if i have you. h: *blushes* ok. but... you also need to stop trying to hide how you feel. m: well, i don't want you to worry. h: idiot. i'll worry anyway. m: *laughs* i'm actually feeling kind of sad right now, so please take care of me. h: sad? are you? you're laughing. m: i'm delirious with anguish. h: *smiles* i know how to cheer you up. m: oh? h: cake. m: *smiles* that would definitely help. h: then let's take a trip to osaka. m: *laughs* sure, i'll teleport us. h: i'm serious. next weekend. m: you don't have to do that! h: it'll be a nice trip. m: that's a long trip for some cake. h: it's worth it, if it will make you happy. makoto smiles and kisses him. m: i'm already happy. h: happier, then. m: well, it would be nice to go somewhere. h: ok. i'll book the hotel. m: i'm getting extra sprinkles this time. and extra whipped cream. h: add vanilla ice cream. m: ah, you read my mind. what will you get? maybe the key lime pie? h: *smiles* mm, you read my mind, too. m: *smiles* i guess we do have a superpower after all. h: it's a good one to have. m: will you share the whipped cream on your pie? h: what do you think i'm thinking? m: hm... that you'll even order extra for me? h: *smiles* you got it. they kiss. h: all right. let's sleep now. m: wake me up when you get up, ok? h: *smiles* i will. goodnight. m: actually, i have to kiss you one more time. haru starts to laugh as makoto leans over and kisses him, softly at first, letting it naturally become deeper. m: i love you. h: i love you. goodnight. m: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story: shaving

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep. as makoto tries to kiss haru, haru turns his head away. m: *laughs* let me kiss you goodnight! h: no. m: why not? h: you didn't shave all weekend. your face is too scratchy. m: *laughs* just a quick one! h: not worth the risk. m: not worth it?! h: we'll kiss twice tomorrow. m: what if i decided i want to grow a beard? h: no. m: maybe i will. h: i'll never kiss you again. m: you wouldn't last a day! h: i could last longer than you. m: is that-- are we competing right now? h: *smiles* i guess we are. makoto caresses haru's face and strokes his hair. h: i didn't know you'd be cheating. m: we didn't set any rules, so this isn't cheating!

before haru can respond, makoto kisses him on the mouth, then both cheeks, his nose, and his mouth again, until haru is laughing. h: what are you doing? m: *smiles* i lost! haru remembers their race in high school, when makoto said those same words with a smile on his face. he returns them with a soft kiss. h: we'll call it a tie. m: that seems fair. h: go shave right now. m: i never agreed to that! h: remember that day your dad let us pretend to shave with him? how old were we, ten? m: ah, that sounds right! you stayed over, and he saw us watching him in the doorway the next morning so invited us in to try. h: i think he spent fifteen minutes just going over safety with us. m: *laughs* "the blades are very sharp." h: "don't take off the plastic cover." m: "they're not toys." h: "the blades are very VERY sharp." m: *laughs* i'm surprised i wasn't too scared to shave for the rest of my life. h: *smiles* well, after that he let us have fun with it. m: i bet my mom has pictures. h: she saw us? m: my mom always saw everything. h: she probably heard us laughing and ran up the stairs with her camera. m: you know, the first time i shaved for real, i thought about that day. i think most of my memories are connected to you, haru. h: don't get sappy. m: *laughs* it's true! h: well... years later, i thought about that day, too. we were walking to school and you mentioned shaving for the first time. m: i only gave myself a tiny cut right here on my jaw, i remember. h: i'm surprised. m: have some faith in me! h: just based on your track record with knives. m: i don't shave with knives! h: that's a relief. m: *laughs* shut up. ah, i also remember my mom hugged me and told me to stop growing up so fast. h: you did double in size overnight. m: *laughs* it wasn't that sudden. h: mm, it happened after we started training for swimming again, too. m: just because you suddenly looked at me one day and thought "wow, makoto's so big..." h: don't make me sound like that. m: "makoto's so big and muscular and handsome." h: i definitely didn't think that. m: you must have! h: you always seemed more cute than handsome. m: really?! h: *blushes* forget i said that. m: *smiles* always, hm? h: shut up. m: *smiles* cute, hm? h: not with that ridiculous stubble, though. m: *laughs* you can't even see it!! you can barely even feel it! haru lightly touches makoto's cheek before placing a kiss there. h: *smiles* ok. i guess it's fine. m: are you sure? you can check again if you need to. haru lets out a small laugh and kisses him on this lips this time. h: yes, it's all fine. m: good. because i definitely don't want you to stop kissing me. h: do you really want to grow a beard? m: *laughs* no! especially not if it would bother you. h: it would cover up too much of your face. m: *smiles* too much of my cute face? h: *smiles* mm. m: we should probably sleep now. h: we should already be asleep. m: it's your fault! if you had just let me kiss you. h: *smiles* in the end, we got to kiss a lot. m: *laughs* was that your plan all along?! h: maybe. m: we better do one more. makoto gives him a quick kiss. h: that barely counts. m: we have to stop! h: you owe me two kisses in the morning. m: why two? h: you've incurred a penalty for bad kissing. m: *laughs* fine. i'll make them both really good. h: you better. now, goodnight. m: i love you. h: i love you. m: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - lonely

imagine makoto and haru on the couch one night. makoto's playing a video game, while haru watches -- well, was watching, but now he keeps nodding off. h: i'm falling asleep. are you ready for bed? m: i'll be up a little while longer. h: oh... ok. m: goodnight. h: goodnight... haru gives makoto a quick kiss before heading to their bedroom. even though he's tired, he's restless. they've been living here together for a month, and haru had gotten used to going to bed with makoto every night. unable to shake the lonely feeling, he makes a phone call. m: *laughs* haru, you're calling me? do you need something? “you,” haru thinks. h: just... leave your phone on. m: you mean with you on the line? h: yes. m: won't the sound keep you awake? h: no, it's fine. m: well, ok but-- h: i'm trying to sleep. stop talking. m: *laughs* ok. although haru can only hear silence, it still feels like makoto's with him. he knows it's silly, but he finds it comforting. and then, as he starts to drift off, he hears the bedroom door opening, footsteps getting closer, the bed creaking behind him with makoto's weight. makoto reaches over haru and hangs up his phone, setting it on the nightstand before lying down behind him and wrapping an arm around him. m: are you asleep? h: *smiles* almost was. m: sorry. h: no, i'm glad you're here. haru turns over to face makoto and snuggles against him. h: you're softer than my phone. warmer, too. m: *laughs* better for cuddling? h: mm. you turned off your game? m: i can play again whenever. h: sorry... m: no, i'd rather be here. blushing, haru moves back a little so he can give makoto a kiss, soft and sweet. m: i'm happy we can be together every night, in a nice big bed. h: mm, even though we just sleep in the middle like this anyway. m: *laughs* that's true. h: i'm falling asleep again... m: then let's go to sleep, haru-chan. h: goodnight. m: goodnight. i love you. h: i love you.

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makoharu bedtime story - massage

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep. h: does your back feel better? m: it's still a little sore. h: because you're old. m: *laughs* i'm younger than you! h: you just need some rest. m: actually, i was thinking we could go get massages together, like at a spa. h: no thanks. m: you don't want to? h: you give me massages all the time, so it's not necessary. m: but i can't give myself one! h: oh. is that your way of saying you're annoyed i don't return the favor? m: *laughs* i didn't mean it like that. h: i've tried before. m: i know. h: your back's all weird. m: *laughs* weird how?! h: muscles. m: you have them too!! h: and there's so much of it. m: what does that mean?! h: you're like two of me. i would need four hands. m: that's why i suggested the spa! i thought it would be a nice thing to do together. h: nice? having a stranger's hands all over my body? m: don't make it sound weird! h: it is weird. m: you've gotten massages from the other trainers. h: that's different. m: hmm, could it be you don't want a stranger's hands all over me? h: *blushes* i didn't say that.

m: *sighs* i'll just continue to live with this unbearable pain. h: ok. goodnight. m: *laughs* or i could go without you. h: ... m: i'll ask for the strongest masseur they have, with the biggest hands. h: do what you want. m: *smiles* haru, i'm only teasing. i'm sorry. h: no, i'm sorry i was so dismissive. m: it's fine, really. h: well... i don't want you to be in pain. roll over. i'll try again. m: what-- now?! h: yes. m: ok, ok, stop pushing me! *laughs* makoto gets on his stomach, and haru kneels next to him, gently massaging his shoulders. h: is this doing anything? m: mm, it feels good. go a little lower. h: here? m: mm, a little lower. h: like this? m: a little lower still. h: i'm not going to massage your butt. m: they would at a spa! h: you're definitely not going, then. m: *laughs* i already said i wouldn't! haru lies back down, and makoto turns on his side to face him. h: give me a chance to do it properly. m: hm? h: i'll give you the full spa experience. what do we need? m: hmm... warm oil. h: great, we have some in the kitchen. m: *laughs* massage oil! h: right, ok. what else? m: relaxing music, and maybe aromatherapy. h: ok. what's your favorite thing to listen to? m: *smiles* just your voice is fine. h: and what's your favorite scent? m: *smiles* h: don't say me. m: *laughs* you can pick. h: mackerel, then. m: haru!! h: or cookies. m: that's better. h: remember that place with the private hot springs we were looking at before? m: mm. h: in a few weeks, we can go there. i'll read about massages and aromatherapy, and download relaxing nature sounds. m: wha-- haru! you don't have to do all that. h: i want to. m: it's too much. h: my hands are the only ones allowed to touch you. m: ah, so that really was bothering you, hm? h: you were supposed to say that they're the only hands you want touching you. m: *laughs* they are, they are! makoto takes haru's hands and kisses them all over. h: *smiles* i guess i have no choice but to believe you. m: *smiles* good. h: does it ever bother you when the other trainers massage me? m: i never really thought about it. they always do it over your shirt, and it's all professional... besides, i can do it the best. h: such confidence. m: am i wrong? you always make a lot of sounds indicating it feels good, right? h: *blushes* i don't... m: so it doesn't feel good? h: stop or i'll cancel our date. m: *laughs* you were supposed to say that this time, you're the one who's going to make me feel good. h: you're so embarrassing. m: but you still love me. h: *smiles* mm. makoto snuggles closer and gives haru a kiss. m: say that you'll make me feel good. h: absolutely not. m: say that you'll massage my butt. h: *laughs* go to sleep. m: seriously, haru. thanks for planning this. h: well, you're no good to me with a sore back. who will carry in all the groceries? m: that's how i strained it in the first place! h: i told you not to grab them all at once. m: i didn't know you bought so many cans of mackerel. h: they were on sale. m: *laughs* as expected. haru moves forward to give makoto a kiss, a gentle but emphatic reminder that he means absolutely everything to haru. h: we'll plan it all out tomorrow. m: *smiles* i'm looking forward to it. h: *smiles* ah... goodnight. m: i love you. h: i love you. m: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - 2am

imagine makoto asleep, suddenly woken by haru getting back into bed beside him.

m: haru? h: sorry, i didn't mean to wake you. m: where were you? h: bathroom. m: but it's 2:00. you only ever get up to pee at 4. h: it's weird that you know that. m: *laughs* it's weird you're that consistent! h: i couldn't sleep, so i got up. m: were you watching tv? h: yes. m: what was it? h: a show. m: about? h: ...snakes. m: did you learn anything fun? h: some species...can fly. m: *laughs* i don't think that’s true! h: the narrator said so. m: and that's not fun. it's terrifying! h: you asked. does it really matter what i was doing? m: *smiles* no. i just wanted to make sure you were ok.

h: *blushes* ...i’m ok. m: good. then that's all i need to know. although, your attempt to hide it is making me curious. h: *sighs* i had a dream about you. m: you did? h: you were sad. m: sad? in what way? h: not crying, just... unhappy. i'm not sure why. but i woke up and thought i was still dreaming. or that maybe the dream was real. m: haru... h: i felt uneasy and had to get up. m: i see. h: and while i was up i figured i could make brownies. that's all. m: so you had a dream i was sad... h: right. m: and you woke up in the middle of the night to bake brownies for me... h: ... m: because you wanted me to be happy. h: *blushes* maybe it was something like that... m: *smiles* thanks, haru. h: well, you haven't tasted them yet. i was kind of in a daze, so i'm not too sure what i put in them. m: *laughs* are we going to get up and see that you baked a bowl of eggs or something? h: hopefully it's not that bad. m: for once i could make fun of your cooking. h: you'd rather do that than eat brownies? m: *laughs* we can always make more together. h: *smiles* that's true. i guess we'll find out tomorrow. m: right. let's go back to sleep. h: mm. m: and you know, just being with you makes me happy. h: *smiles* i do know. i'm glad. m: haru? h: hm? m: one more thing. h: sure. m: there aren't really flying snakes, right? h: *laughs* no. i don't think so, anyway. at least not in japan. m: ok, good. i think i can sleep now.

makoto softly kisses haru's forehead.

m: goodnight, haru-chan.

haru smiles and returns the kiss to makoto's lips.

h: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - redecorating

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep. m: we don't have plans tomorrow, right? h: mm. m: then let's go to the furniture store. h: why? m: to buy a couch. h: we already have one of those. m: i know, but... a new one. h: did you break it or something? m: *laughs* no! h: it's a waste of money. m: we have money to spend! h: we have money because we save money. m: it's not like i want a solid gold couch. h: i don't think they make those. m: they definitely don't! h: it would be uncomfortable. m: well, we'd get pillows for it. h: what color? m: hmm... gold is kind of neutral, right? any color probably. h: blue? m: that would work. h: ok, let's do it. m: *laughs* come on, i'm serious.

h: *smiles* you're really into getting a new couch. m: it's just something i've been thinking about. h: we'll take a look at the store. m: what kind should we get? h: 184 centimeters long. m: *laughs* that's specific! h: your height, so you can lie down without your legs cramping up. m: i could relax on your lap easier that way. h: also for when i get mad at you and make you sleep on the couch. m: you wouldn't!! h: don't make me mad. m: *laughs* have i ever? h: probably. m: but you didn't make me sleep on the couch. h: it's too small. i'm not that mean. m: i'm starting to think you're serious... h: *smiles* no. haru kisses makoto gently on his forehead. m: you know, i'm actually 185 cm now. h: no way. do you ever stop growing? m: *laughs* eventually, maybe. h: should we get you a height chart, like we had when we were kids? m: ah! those were fun. we had ocean themed ones at your house. h: mm, and animal ones at yours. m: i remember the first time my line was higher than yours. i was happy, and you were pouting. h: i wasn't. m: your mom asked what was wrong, and you said-- h: you're making stuff up. m: you said you had to get big, because if i was scared, or in trouble... well, you wouldn't say it, but i knew you meant you wanted to protect me. h: if you hadn't been so scared of everything... m: i wasn't! h: the dark... m: *laughs* stop! h: ghosts... m: haru! h: that commercial where the guy opened the closet door and a bunch of bees flew out. m: don't remind me!! i had forgotten. h: you were too scared to even open the refrigerator alone. m: that was awful. now i can't stop thinking about it again. h: sorry. m: you're not! you're laughing. h: sorry for laughing. i'll open things for you tomorrow. m: *laughs* shut up. h: ok, so we'll look for a new couch. m: and decorations. h: decorations? m: mm, like plants and pictures and things. and maybe matching bookcases. plus our walls are all the same boring color. h: that sounds like a lot of work. m: it'll be fun! h: where should we start? m: the bathroom will probably be easiest. we can make it a beach theme! h: why? m: that's just what people do. and we like the beach! we can put seashells in vases filled with sand. h: that doesn't make sense. m: it's artistic! i guess. we'll look for ideas online. h: what color walls? blue? m: that would be pretty. or a neutral color, with blue and green towels. h: that sounds nice. which room next? m: our bedroom? h: a beach theme. m: *laughs* there too? h: mm. m: oh! maybe different rooms can be based on the different beaches we've visited. h: i like that. we'll use some of the photos you took. m: ok! h: over our bed... let's hang a big framed picture of iwatobi-chan. m: *laughs* we absolutely can't! h: it'll look good. m: no! h: over the couch, then. m: *laughs* think of something else. h: *smiles* fine. there's that photo you took of the sunset in iwatobi. the most recent one. m: that's one of my favorites! h: we'll look through your pictures tomorrow for the rest of the rooms. m: ok. h: all right, so... new furniture and new decorations. anything else you want? m: hmm... another vacation? h: can i come? m: *laughs* i was thinking about inviting you. h: *smiles* do you really want to go somewhere? m: maybe just somewhere close. h: well... i was going to surprise you... m: surprise? h: for your birthday. m: you planned a trip?! where? h: ... m: you can't say that and then not tell me! h: i've already said too much. m: *laughs* you can't take it back! h: *sighs* m: you're terrible at keeping my birthday presents a secret. h: you're always so happy about them. m: you can't wait to see my excitement, hm? h: i'll tell you in the morning. m: when there's more light so you can see my excitement, hm? h: *laughs* shut up. m: is it a trip nearby? h: maybe. m: *laughs* come on. h: ...hakone. m: where we went for our honeymoon?! h: the exact same place. but that's all i'm telling you. m: haru...it's too much. h: it's not. you liked it there. m: mm... it was so relaxing, and the view was amazing. h: it'll be nice to see it in the fall with the leaves changing colors. m: it will! is it the same room? with a private hot spring bath? h: *smiles* a nicer one. m: haru! that's definitely too much! h: i've already reserved it. m: *laughs* well... all right, if we have to. haru smiles and  kisses makoto. h: let's go to sleep. m: just tell me one more thing. h: *sighs* m: will we have a view of mt. fuji? h: ...we will. m: really?! h: *laughs* you're so loud. m: well, we didn't get one before. the lake was beautiful, but... h: that's why i made sure this time. m: ah, thanks, haru! h: that's all i'm telling you! m: wait! you don't have to tell me details but... do you have other things planned? h: ...yes. m: like what? h: you just said you don't want details! m: a few hints! h: no. m: please! haru~ h: you always do this. for once i'd like you to actually be surprised on your birthday. m: it's too late for that now, don't you think? h: you're lucky we still have that small couch... m: you're not really mad at me! are you? h: maybe. m: but, i'll still be surprised on my birthday. and i'm surprised right now. double surprise! isn't that better? either way i'm really, really happy. h: forget it. maybe the surprise will be that i go by myself. m: *laughs* you'd have a terrible time without me. h: i'd have the entire bath to myself. peace and quiet. m: no, you'd remember what it feels like to have my arms wrapped around you, and our quiet laughter. you'd get lonely. h: *smiles* i guess i might miss you a little. m: *laughs* just tell me one more thing. h: absolutely not. m: just one tiny thing. h: and then you'll stop? m: yes! i promise. h: fine, what is it? m: *smiles* tell me you love me. haru smiles and kisses him again. h: i love you. m: i know. i love you. h: obviously. m: we don't have to change the house if you don't want to. h: it seems important to you. m: it's just... when we moved into this house, our parents gave us pretty much all the furniture we have. h: right. stuff they didn't want anymore. m: it doesn't feel like ours. that's all. h: *smiles* i didn't know you were so materialistic. m: *laughs* it's not like that! h: no, i understand. m: of course, it will always feel like home as long as haru-chan is here. haru blushes and kisses him. h: you're just saying all this stuff so i'll keep kissing you. m: *laughs* that's not true. h: sure. m: i'm excited to go shopping tomorrow. h: i am, too. m: we can't leave until we at least pick out a couch. h: a nice 185-centimeter one. m: *laughs* perfect. h: now let's get some sleep. m: right. goodnight, haru. h: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - storms

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed to sleep while a storm outside gets steadily louder. h: makoto. what's wrong? m: hm? h: something's bothering you. i can tell. m: well... h: what is it? m: i was thinking... what if honey slipped out the door? h: you're worried about the cat? m: did you see her after you went outside to get the garbage can? h: i can't remember. m: she might have run out. h: she's probably just hiding. she takes after you when it comes to storms. he waits for makoto to laugh. but when he doesn't respond, haru sits up. m: haru? h: i'll look around the house until i find her. try to go to sleep. m: i can't sleep until i know she's ok. i'll search outside! h: don't do that. let's try inside first. m: sorry, you're right. that makes more sense. h: *smiles* i'm sure she's ok. we'll find her. i'll start in the office. m: she can squeeze behind the desk, you know? h: i'll check. m: and there's that box in the closet! h: makoto. m: hm? h: i'll look everywhere, ok? m: right, sorry. even if she is just hiding, she's still scared. h: mm, she should be with us in bed.

haru starts with the desk and the box, as makoto suggested, but he doesn't see the cat. while looking up and down around the room, his attention is drawn to the window. this is the worst storm they've had in a while, with rain coming down hard, blown sideways by the heavy winds. once they finish searching around the house, they meet back in their bedroom. m: i couldn't find her anywhere. h: i guess it's possible she got out. m: that's it, then. i'm going outside to look. h: stay here. m: but she could be hurt! h: i'll go. where's that rain poncho? m: are you sure? h: yes. m: but, haru-- h: it's in that one clothing box, right? m: i think so. haru kneels to get under the bed, but before he can grab the box, he hears a small meow. he bends down to take a look. h: makoto! m: what is it? h: i found honey. m: you did?! haru holds out his hand to coax her from under the bed and stands up, passing her over to makoto. m: you were actually with us this whole time, weren't you? h: sorry we forgot to look in here. m: we were so worried about you! h: you could have spoken up sooner, you know. they crawl back into bed, letting honey lie against her chosen spot behind makoto's legs. m: you were really about to run out into the storm to look for her. h: of course. m: even though you're afraid? h: afraid? i'm not afraid. m: it's ok. i can tell how uneasy storms make you. h: that's not... m: sometimes, if it's a really bad storm at night, you talk in your sleep. i never know if i should wake you. h: what am i saying? m: i can't tell. you just mumble. h: probably your name. m: my name? why? h: it's late. let's go to sleep. m: what is it? haru... h: *sighs* it's not about the thunder or lightning or anything. storms don't scare me like that. they just remind me... of that night. m: you mean high school? the training camp? h: mm. m: even now? h: of course even now. that was the first time i realized... i realized that... m: *smiles* that you loooooved me? h: *smiles* no, i already knew that. m: then what? h: it was the first time i realized just how easily you could be taken from me. and... i realized that terrified me more than anything. m: haru... h: don't make a big deal of it. m: i'm sorry. h: we've already talked about that before. it's fine. m: i didn't know it affected you this much. h: i never told you, but after i realized what happened... how you ran into the ocean... i was really mad at you. i wanted to cry in relief. i wanted to hug you. but i couldn't. i was too mad. m: that's ok. h: i know it's ok, i'm not apologizing. i just wanted to tell you that. m: *smiles* you can hug me now. h: no. i'm mad at you again. m: *laughs* that's not fair! i didn't do anything this time! h: you were going to run into a storm again, weren't you? m: it's just our backyard! h: that's not the point. you care so much about everyone, and i love that about you, i do. but worry about yourself sometimes, too. what would i do if... if something... makoto spares haru from finishing that thought out loud and kisses his forehead. m: i'm sorry. i will, i promise. i won't be reckless. h: good. m: are we fighting now? h: no. m: are you still mad? h: *smiles* no. m: good. now let me tell you a funny story. h: a story? m: well, that was kind of a heavy conversation to have before sleeping, right? this will lighten the mood. what do you want the story to be about? h: a fish. no, a mermaid. m: ok, so... there's this mermaid. named... naruka. h: does he have a last name? m: hanase. h: *laughs* ok. continue. m: please don't interrupt. h: *smiles* so sorry, mr. storyteller. m: now, where was i? oh, right, so... this naruka, he... well, he's a mermaid. h: we know that already. m: and... he has a fish tail. h: that's the definition of a mermaid. m: i said don't interrupt! h: *laughs* i'm trying to help. m: so this mermaid. he-- well, in the ocean-- h: yes? m: ok fine, i don't know where to go with this. h: *laughs* that's the peak of your creativity? hanase naruka? m: shut up, i'm tired! h: you're the one who offered a funny story. m: it made you laugh, didn't it? h: it did. they smile at each other and share a quick kiss. m: is it supposed to rain tomorrow? h: all day. m: remember playing out in the rain when we were little? h: *smiles* that one time... we were mad because your mom said we had to stay inside. m: we were able to sneak out, though. h: just so we could jump in the puddles, right? m: mm, pretending to be frogs. h: that's right. you had pictures of little frogs on your rain boots. m: they were cute. that's what you said. h: we weren't out there long before your mom found us. m: *laughs* she was so mad. h: ah, but she couldn't stay mad whenever you cried. m: oh! i've got it. hanase naruka is a mermaid who lives in a puddle. h: mermaids are too big for puddles. m: it's a big puddle. h: that's just a pond. m: then, he's a tiny mermaid, like the size of a frog. h: what about when the puddle dries up? and where did he even come from? m: i'm not sure. h: your story has too many holes. m: *laughs* fine, fine. i'll think about it more. maybe i'll dream about it. i hope you have a nice dream too, haru-chan. haru snuggles up against makoto, as makoto puts his arm around him and lightly rubs his back. h: let's stay in tomorrow. m: ok. we can wake up late and take a long bath. h: *smiles* perfect. i'm falling asleep, so stop talking. m: *laughs* sorry. h: i mean because i don't want to miss anything you say. m: *smiles* i see. then, goodnight. h: i love you. m: i love you, too. original tweet here

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makoharu bedtime story - reading

imagine makoto and haru in bed. haru lies down, while makoto sits up with a book. m: does my light bother you? h: it's fine. goodnight. m: *leans down to kiss him* goodnight. haru closes his eyes. every now and then, he hears a small gasp or muffled chuckle coming from makoto. m: *gasps softly* what? wait... *flips back through several pages* the whole time? haru opens his eyes to watch him, the way his mouth hangs open a little, how his eyebrows go up and down dramatically. he can't help but laugh. m: haru! sorry, i'm distracting you. h: no, it's ok. *gives him a look that makoto understands to mean "you're cute"* something good happened? m: it was a twist i didn't see coming. h: what are you reading? m: *shows him the cover* it's about this city run by mice. h: like... infested? makoto laughs and lies down on his side facing haru, propping himself up on his elbow.

m: no, like, the mice talk and stuff. they're in charge of a human town. h: how does that happen? m: eh... well... it's not really explained. h: you just accept it as fact? m: yeah... ok, it sounds silly, and it is, but it's good! you should read it when i'm done. h: sure. leave it on my nightstand when you finish. m: ok! then we can talk about it. oh, there is one part i kept meaning to show you... it reminded me of you. h: it better be nice. m: it is! let's see... back here... ah, this: "bernard," -- that's the name of this mouse -- "bernard was probably off swimming somewhere again, ignoring his duties and getting lost in his thoughts." h: that's not nice. m: *laughs* i always think about you when bernard shows up. h: now i'm reminded of when we were kids and you'd read manga aloud to me. m: ah, i remember! after we had been fishing or riding our bikes in the summer, we'd lie down on the porch with a snack to rest. h: you got so into it, narrating the action and using different voices. m: *laughs* i had to make sure you knew which character was talking and what they were doing! h: despite that, i never really even knew what was going on. m: because you fell asleep. usually with a smile on your face. h: *blushes* must have been a funny part in the story. m: it was nice in the winter, reading under the kotatsu. h: mm... *yawns* m: ah! sorry, i kept you up. h: *smiles* it's fine. m: i thought you wanted to sleep. h: well... maybe not. m: *smiles* ok. should we talk instead? h: i thought you wanted to read. m: *smiles* maybe not. makoto sets the book on the nightstand and lies down completely. h: don't forget, i'm the one who started reading to you first. m: *laughs* when we were really little, that's right. before i knew how. h: there was that book, about the cat... m: ah! nyan-san at the bakery! h: *laughs* you remember it that well? m: of course! that part where he walked on the spilled flour... h: and left a little trail of paw prints. "it's so cute, haru-chan!" you laughed every time. m: you taught me how to read the word "cat" thanks to that book. though... you'd pause every time you got to it, so i probably just knew that was the time to say "cat." h: that was fun... reading books together. m: we do other fun things together now. h: pervert. m: *laughs* that's not even what i was talking about!! m: well, that stuff, too. but even just being able to go to bed and wake up together every day. h: you're too sappy. m: i'm not! h: *smiles* i like that about you. m: what else? h: hm... you're tall enough to dust the top of the bookshelf. m: *laughs* that is very important. h: i'm getting tired. m: i can tell. me too. h: turn off your light. m: mm. makoto reaches to shut it off and scoots a little closer to haru. h: i better not have a weird dream about talking mice. especially not one combined with nyan-san. m: *laughs* that's horrible, haru... h: maybe when we wake up, you can read the first chapter of that book to me. m: *smiles* ok! i already know which voice to use for bernard. h: i take it back. m: *impersonates him* i take it back. h: *laughs* go to sleep. m: i love you. h: i love you. goodnight. m: goodnight.

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makoharu bedtime story - driving

imagine makoto and haru lying in bed about to sleep.

h: oh, did you schedule your doctor's appointment? m: mm, it's next thursday morning. h: do you want me to drive you? m: really? thanks, haru. h: it's nothing. you know, i can still teach you, if you're interested. m: i wish i had just taken lessons back in high school. h: me too. you left me stuck with rin. m: *laughs* sorry. h: well, you were studying for exams. m: maybe it is time for me to learn. h: you have to get your temporary license first. m: you'll help with that, too? h: mm. m: just... be patient with me. h: of course i will. m: i don't really know what i'm doing. h: it's fine. we'll take things slowly. m: i'll do my best. h: ...i'm suddenly being reminded of our first time having sex. m: *laughs* it does sound like that. h: see? that was ok, so this will also be ok. m: hmm, not as fun, though. h: not quite. m: maybe it will be ok.

h: i taught you how to ride a bike too, didn't i? m: *laughs* that's true. it was when you got a new one without training wheels. h: you said i looked cool. m: you did! h: with my helmet and knee pads on? m: *laughs* and the little fish stickers you put everywhere. h: *smiles* i forgot about those. m: it was hard for me to keep up with you on my bike. h: mm, you were too slow. m: you let me get on yours and held it up for me while i pedaled. h: i wasn't sure it would work, but you learned quickly. learning to drive won't be much different. m: *laughs* it's really different! crashing your car is much worse than falling off your bike a few times. especially a car that nice... h: is that what's making you nervous? m: you only got the sporty one because rin got one. h: i-- he-- it's not the same car! m: *laughs* they look similar enough. h: they're different colors! m: hm. h: forget it then, i won't teach you. m: *laughs* haru... h: you know, we could get you a car of your own. m: really? i mean, i guess we can afford it. h: you'll want something like a minivan probably. m: hey! h: with an inspirational quote on a bumper sticker. m: i wouldn't!! h: the kids will make you drop them off far away from school. m: no they would n-- we don't even have kids!! wait, are you thinking about kids? h: let's not talk about that right now. m: *laughs* ok. h: but really, you can get whatever car you want. m: we should probably cancel our upcoming vacation, then. h: ah, save a little bit of money. m: hmm... h: what is it? m: well, i'd rather go on a trip with you than have a car. h: *sighs* whatever you want. m: and it seems a little silly to get one before i even have a license. h: we can use it as motivation. how about, we take a long weekend road trip somewhere instead, and you can drive. m: that would be fun! h: good, for once i can be the one to take a nap on the way. m: *laughs* passenger also feeds the driver. h: *smiles* what do you want? m: hmm, i'll let you know. h: chocolate? m: *laughs* probably. h: do you want to go car shopping next weekend, then? m: maybe... it's a big decision. h: what is it that you're so worried about? m: i don't know. what if i mess up? h: you're not a reckless person. just stay calm and you'll be fine. m: what if i accidentally hurt someone? h: i don't think that's possible. you'd drive your car off a bridge to avoid hitting a bird. ok, maybe this is a bad idea. m: *laughs* i promise i won't do that. h: driving is easier than you think. m: it might be a while before i feel comfortable. h: that's ok. we'll practice a lot. m: like we did with sex. h: see? you got good at that, eventually. m: what do you mean "eventually"?! h: *laughs* i'm kidding. even the first time was good. m: i thought so. h: despite it lasting two minutes. m: wha-- it was longer than that! h: three minutes. m: it was your fault! the way you called out my name, and you kept saying you love me, and your face was so-- h: *blushes* that's enough. now we've gotten off track. m: *laughs* ok, ok. h: so what did you decide? m: i guess i'll just try driving your car first, if you don't mind. h: ah, that's fine. m: thanks for helping me. sorry if teaching me is a nuisance. haru moves forward to kiss makoto. h: don't be an idiot. of course it's not. m: ok. haru kisses makoto again. m: what's that for? h: just making sure you're convinced. m: *smiles* i am. h: we'll start driving soon, then. m: will you kiss me at red lights? h: *smiles* sure. now let's go to sleep. m: you know, all that talk about sex... h: in the morning, you can remind me how much you've improved. m: *laughs* i will! goodnight, haru-chan. h: goodnight. original tweet here

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makoharu bedtime story - makoto’s phone

imagine haru and makoto in bed about to sleep. h: did you ever figure out what was wrong with your phone? m: mm, there isn't enough space left for the update. h: because you have too much junk. m: i don't! h: all those games. m: it's only a few! i think i have too many pictures. h: at least that will be easy to fix. just delete some of them. m: ... h: makoto. m: i need them! h: every single picture on your phone is important? m: probably! h: give it to me. m: well, ok. but don't delete anything yet! makoto grabs his phone and opens the pictures folder. h: this can't be right. m: hm? h: it says you have 12,000 pictures. m: *laughs nervously* h: and over 100 of those are cats. m: well, that folder is just tokyo cats... h: they're separated by region? m: you should be proud of how organized i am! h: i am. shocked, really. wait, you have a folder called r18 haru.

m: *blushes* y-yeah... h: why would you name it that? what if you lose your phone? m: you need a code to unlock it, though, remember? h: what is it, 1-2-3-4? m: eh, maybe i should change it. h: wha-- makoto! m: i'm kidding, i'm kidding. h: oh, you told me before. the code is my birthday. m: right. h: let's see what you have in here. m: they're all worth keeping. h: you really need my ass from every angle? m: *laughs* obviously. h: you have too many of my face. m: it's beautiful! h: this is so embarrassing... m: it's not like i took them secretly! look, you sent me those. h: i know... wait, what's that one? and that one? m: *laughs* you were a little tipsy the night you sent them. it was before we lived together. h: i... don't remember. what body part is that? m: hmm... elbow? h: can i delete these? just these four. they're too much. m: of course! want to see one of my favorites? h: probably not. pervert. m: *laughs* i'm not! give it here. makoto scrolls to a picture of them lying in bed smiling at each other, with haru's hand cupping makoto's cheek. h: *smiles* our first time. m: you can tell? h: you got a haircut that morning and were afraid it was too short. m: that's right! i can see it now in this picture. did it look bad? h: kind of. m: haru! you said it was fine! h: i didn't want you to overthink it. m: this picture's ruined now! h: *laughs* stop being so dramatic. m: look at my bangs! i look like sousuke. h: please... please don't say that... m: i should delete it. h: do you really think i was focused on what your hair looked like? m: *smiles* well, no... probably not. h: idiot... all i cared about was how much we loved each other. m: *smiles* me too. h: and your naked body. m: *laughs* so even if i were bald...? h: i don't love you that much. m: *laughs* haru! h: i'm kidding. m: *kisses haru's forehead* i know. can we look at your phone now? h: oh, well... m: have something to hide? *smiles* h: *scoffs* no, here. m: ah, see! you have dirty pictures of me, too. h: right, but i didn't name the folder "naked pictures of my husband that i masturbate to." m: i didn't make it that obvious! h: so you admit you use the pictures for that? m: *laughs* come on, haru. h: well? m: shut up. you know i do. i mean, of course. sometimes. h: pervert. m: we're married!! h: *laughs* turn it off, let's go to sleep. m: i'm not done looking! h: you're just going to get embarrassed. m: *giggles* the pictures are embarrassing but... it makes me happy you save them. h: *blushes* of course i do. it would be a waste not to. m: you think i look good, hm? h: i'm just a good photographer. m: *laughs* sure, sure. can i look at your other pictures? h: i don't mind. m: oh! ran and ren's swimming competition! h: look at this one, how proud you are of them. m: i still can't believe they got so tall. h: your poor mom. m: at least in this one, you're there to balance it out a little. h: i'm not that short! m: just... comparatively. h: whatever. m:  *smiles* haru... you take screenshots of our messages? h: *blushes* sometimes you say cute things. m: there are so many of me sleeping. h: you sleep a lot. m: our wedding, vacations... even some cats. h: to send to you... m: you have more pictures than i was expecting. h: sorry, i guess i was being too hard on you. m: it's nice having them to easily look back at. h: mm. m: like when i miss my family, or you. h: me? we're not apart that much. m: well, sometimes you get up in the morning without me. h: *laughs* so you look at pictures of us? m: it heals my lonely heart to remember the good times we've had together. h: *laughs* shut up. m: *laughs* i miss you so much, haru-chan! h: fine then, i'll wake you tomorrow. how's 5:00? m: in the morning?! that's too early! h: *smiles* ok... 9:00? m: i can manage that. h: let's go to sleep. m: mm. h: oh, but your phone is still a problem. m: hmm... well... i really should delete some files. i think the largest one i have is our wedding video. h: get rid of it. m: i can't delete our marriage!! h: you're being overly dramatic again. m: but haru~ h: it's uploaded to our private account. you can click the link to watch it. m: but what if i can't connect to the internet? h: like because of bad reception? m: or the apocalypse. h: *laughs* i promise that won't happen. m: fine... there, it's deleted. h: how do you feel? m: like we're still very much married. h: *smiles* good. we very much are. m: ok, now we can sleep. h: wait, should i have taken a photo of you deleting the video? is that a memory you'd like to keep forever? m: *laughs* shut up. h: and if i don't? m: i know how to make you. makoto smiles and leans forward. he and haru always share a quick kiss before bed, but this time makoto keeps his lips there a little longer. haru starts to laugh at the unexpected kiss, making makoto laugh, too. h: oi, do it properly or i'll delete all your pictures while you sleep. laughing, makoto gives haru a few quick kisses. h: are you finally done? m: i'll save the rest for the morning. h: ah, even more to look forward to tomorrow. m: what else is there? h: *blushes* just... you. m: *smiles* haru... h: goodnight! m: *laughs* goodnight, haru-chan. original tweet here

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makoharu bedtime story - vacation plans

imagine makoto lying in bed messing with his phone, unable to fall asleep. m: amazing... h: makoto. m: sorry, did i wake you? h: no, i couldn’t sleep. what are you looking at? he turns over to face haru and shows him his phone. h: why are you looking at pictures of fish...? m: it's nothing weird! h: i didn't think it was. but now i kind of do. m: it's not! h: fish fetish... m: *laughs* i was just researching cruises! these are examples of some fish we could see. h: cruises? m: mm, do you want to go on one for our next big vacation? it sounds fun!

h: ah, it does. but... m: hm? h: are you ok with that? being on a boat out in the ocean? m: oh. *smiles* i think so. h: we can find a cruise that stays closer to the shore. even if we have to fly to some other country. m: i don't want it to be a hassle... h: it's not. haru gives makoto a kiss on his forehead. m: *smiles* thank you, haru-chan. h: we’ll book a private suite with a balcony. m: that sounds nice! and we can go snorkeling. we’ve always talked about doing that. h: mm. m: oh, maybe some of our friends can come! h: *sighs* m: no? h: you always want to bring other people. m: it’s fun with a group, isn’t it? h: sometimes. but sometimes i want my husband all to myself. m: *smiles* you don’t like sharing me, hm? h: i just don’t want you to get embarrassed in front of other people about your fish thing. m: there is no fish thing! h: is it the gills you like? m: no! h: the fins? m: i’m going to throw you overboard right into the ocean! h: that sounds refreshing. m: *laughs* you would say that. h: fine, how about we plan a separate smaller trip with some friends? m: ok! h: ok. m: you know, i like having you all to myself, too. h: *smiles* good, because you’re stuck with me forever. m: i’m glad. they move toward each other, their lips meeting with unabashed softness and warmth. h: let’s go to sleep. m: mm. goodnight. h: i love you. m: i love you. original tweet here

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makoharu bedtime story - dreams

imagine haru suddenly waking up one night and nudging makoto. h: hey! makoto! m: hm, haru? are you ok? h: i... it's nothing, sorry. m: are you sure? h: i was just having a dream. m: a nightmare? h: no. well, kind of, i guess. m: what happened? h: you were annoying me. m: *laughs* what did i do? h: we were in bed and you kept snoring. but you were doing it on purpose just to upset me. m: i wouldn't do that! h: i know. m: sorry. h: it's not like you have to apologize for dream-makoto. m: *smiles* right. h: i'm ok now, so go back to sleep.

m: you know, i was having a good dream. h: really? was i there? m: *smiles* mm, we were rowing a boat together. h: that's a good dream? m: it was a nice day! warm and sunny, and the water was so blue. h: are you sure i wasn't in the water? m: *laughs* surprisingly, you weren't. h: well, i'm sorry i interrupted when i woke you. i just had to be sure that you were really you. m: it's ok. dream-haru was nice, but i definitely like this haru more. h: *smiles* good. m: what do you think my dream meant? h: does it have to mean something? m: of course! things in dreams represent things in real life. you don't think so? h: i think the boat represented a boat. and the water represented water. m: *laughs* well, maybe it is that simple. h: it sounds like we were on vacation or something. m: a vacation... h: do you want to? m: *smiles* it's always nice to go somewhere together. h: ah, especially with the warmer weather. m: any ideas? h: my mom mentioned a flower festival, up in hokkaido. m: ok! we haven't seen your parents in a while. h: let's plan that, then. i'll go look at hotels. m: now?! it's 4:00! h: it'll take me too long to fall back asleep. i'm wide awake. m: me too, then! i'll get up with you. h: you'll be able to fall back asleep in five minutes. m: *laughs* that's probably true... ok, but don't finalize anything without me. h: i'll just do some research. m: haru... h: hm? m: well... what do you think your dream meant? h: nothing, probably. m: did i maybe do something recently to annoy you? h: you're overthinking it. m: ok. h: you do things all the time that annoy me. m: eh?? do i really?! h: of course. m: like what?! h: just little things. like leaving your socks everywhere. m: sorry, i'll try to be more mindful! h: you also get water all over the bathroom sink. m: i didn't realize! h: and you don't clear the time left on the microwave after you use it. m: ...even that's annoying?! h: i'm kidding. none of that stuff is a big deal. m: but it does annoy you? h: just a little. *smiles* but you also leave me nice notes to find around the house. m: you really do like those? h: and give me massages without even being asked. m: oh, well... sometimes, yeah. h: and you buy me random little things you think i'd like. you're patient with me whenever i'm sick. you're a good listener and a good talker. and the sex-- m: *laughs* i get your point. thank you, haru. h: the sex is amazing. i was going to say. m: *laughs* i'm glad. h: mm. m: do i get to say what annoys me about you now? h: *scoffs* as if there's anything. m: i'll just skip to the things i love about you. h: *blushes* i definitely don't want to hear all that. m: like, i love how easy it is to tell you're blushing, even in the dark. h: go to sleep! m: *laughs* ok, ok. you sure you're not tired? h: well... i guess i could lie down, at least until you fall asleep... m: i promise not to snore. h: you better not. m: *yawns* i'll do my best. haru smiles and gives makoto a kiss before snuggling against him and closing his eyes. m: can i say one thing i love about you? h: mm. m: i love how much you love me. h: mm, i love how much you love me, too. m: see you in the morning. but not too early. i'll sleep in a little bit, ok? is that ok, haru? h: m: *laughs* you fell asleep, hm? then, goodnight, haru-chan. original tweet here