#maybe Fushimi likes lots of bugs and he's all watching the spiders and centipedes and other gross things

[ridiasfangirlings]

hi! ask with homra going to the zoo and saruhiko getting upset at the monkey exhibit so sad :( poor baby... but imagine how much happier in bug section! some sarumi fluff in zoo?

I dunno, would he be okay with the bug section, what if there's an anthill o_O Oh, though maybe imagine this as being post-ROK and Fushimi and Yata go back to the zoo and now that Fushimi's begun moving on from his past a little he's able to enjoy more things without the memory of Niki ruining them. Like say Homra's planning on going to the zoo again with Anna like in the first ask, like as kind of a way to wind down after all the mess of the last couple years and also for Homra to finally do something enjoyable together as a clan to help heal from the loss of Mikoto and Totsuka. Yata wonders if it would be okay to invite Saruhiko, he knows Fushimi might not say yes because he won't want to go anywhere with Homra but Yata remembers the last time when the two of them spent that entire afternoon on the bench together and he thinks it might be good for Saruhiko too, learning to move on a little. Fushimi's initial response when Yata brings it up is 'hell no' but then Yata gets this noticeably crestfallen look even as he's trying to be positive like 'yeah, I thought you'd say that' and Fushimi gets this little twinge of guilt because for all he's been trying to change it seems like he's still hurting Yata even when he doesn't intend to. Fushimi clicks his tongue and says fine, he'll come, but he's not hanging around with Homra the whole time. Yata immediately brightens and assures him that they can go off on their own after walking around a bit and that he's gonna make sure Fushimi has a good time this time.

The day arrives and Fushimi meets Yata and Homra at the zoo, Kusanagi and Anna greet him and Fushimi's a bit standoffish but he does say hello. Yata elbows him a little and tells him to smile, they're going to have a good time today. Fushimi complains because it's too hot outside to be wandering around and Yata's like sorry princess it's summer what did you expect. They do hang out with Homra for a while and poor Fushimi is all awkward, hanging back behind everyone and for him it feels like suddenly nothing's changed and he's still the odd one out with Homra there. But then Yata walks over to him and starts smiling and talking to him and telling him to drink his water and checking his temperature because Fushimi looks like he's getting a little overheated. This seems like a good time to get some alone tome together so Yata tells the rest of the guys that he's going to take Saruhiko to look at some indoor exhibits and they'll meet back up for lunch.

Fushimi complains that he's fine even though secretly he's happy to have gotten rid of everyone else so that now he can just spend time with Misaki alone. Yata says his face looks pale and they should go inside for now because he knows how Fushimi gets in the summer and it's like they're kids again now, just hanging out together and walking around talking about whatever comes to mind and Fushimi can't help this small little smile. Yata spots the bug house nearby and figures well, bugs are kinda gross but it should be cooler in there and he grabs Fushimi by the wrist to drag him inside, Fushimi's face maybe suddenly a little redder than before. Inside the place is full of creepy crawly bugs and Yata shivers a little like maybe we should go somewhere else, only to glance back and see Fushimi watching some beetles with rapt fascination.

Yata didn't know Fushimi liked bugs so much and Fushimi shrugs and says he doesn’t mind them, even as he keeps looking at all the exhibits with obvious interest. Yata can't help but feel a bit surprised that after all the time they've known each other he never knew Fushimi was into bugs and Fushimi hesitates for a moment before quietly saying that he used to like them...when he was younger. There's something in his tone that makes Yata stand up a little straighter and look at him with worry as Fushimi walks over to this huge anthill exhibit. Fushimi's breath catches for a moment and Yata sees his hands shaking as he leans in to watch. Yata walks up beside him and asks if it's interesting, Fushimi says that it's a perfect system isn't it...everyone has a job, no one's forgotten or useless. Yata smiles and shrugs, saying he doesn't think not having a job makes you useless though. Fushimi looks over at him and Yata just grins back, finally Fushimi gives this small smile as he's like of course an idiot like you would say that. Yata's like hey I've had lots of jobs and Fushimi snorts, looking back at the ants with this kinda nostalgic look. Yata decides that it's probably fine if they stay right here a little longer then, moving closer to Fushimi as they watch the ants together.