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calimera62 · 8 years ago

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[Fanfic] Tell It With Flowers, Makai Ouji

Kevin never thought he would find love in his flower shop. He never thought the first thing his loved one would do would be storming in his shop and say “Hello. How do I passive-aggressively say “fuck you” in flowers?”. But here it is! Kevin/William | Modern AU. For @my-world-of-glitter.

It began on a Tuesday afternoon.

At first, Kevin thought he saw a storm, coming all the way into his flower shop.

In the six years Kevin Cecil worked in this flower shop, he thought he had seen everything. He saw people desperate to get a bouquet on Valentine's Day. He saw grieving people buying flowers to put on the grave sites of their loved ones. He saw people getting bouquets for every season. Every event. Wedding. Funeral. Birth. Christmas. And so on.

But nothing could have prepared him for William Twining.

The day he walked into the shop had started like any other day. Kevin got up at seven, went to work at eight and opened his shop. A few customers came and sometimes asked him advices, which Kevin was always happy to do so. He was arranging flowers while waiting for lunch break when the blonde young man stormed into his shop.

To be honest, Kevin didn't see much at first. Just a blonde and blurry thing entering his shop.

Then, he watched bewildered as the storm appeared to be a young man, maybe in his early twenties, with an annoyed look in his eyes, walking around his shop. He stopped sometimes, to look at several floral bouquets. He seemed unsure, as if he didn't know what to look for.

After years working in this flower shop, Kevin was able to recognize the picky customers to the ones who were looking for flowers but didn't know exactly what to take or offer.

Gently, he greeted his young customer: “Good afternoon Sir! May I help you?”

The young man startled before he turned his head in Kevin's direction. He looked embarrassed as he locked eyes with Kevin. It seemed like he hadn't noticed Kevin until now. The man had nice green eyes, Kevin noted.

The young man gathered himself. “Yeah... thank you..., yes, I think you can help me.”

“You only need to ask,” Kevin offered. “I am at your service.”

The man made his way toward the counter, took a banknote out of his wallet and slapped it on the counter.

“How can I passive-aggressively say “fuck you” to someone in flower?”

Kevin's eyes widened. “Pardon?” he asked, bewildered but in a calm, polite way. He blinked a few times, trying to register the stranger's odd request.

The young man looked uneasy, almost distraught. “I'm... sorry if I seem rude. I am looking for a subtle and polite way to tell someone to “fuck off” and to “leave me alone” with flowers, if it's possible.”

“I see,” Kevin said; in fact, he really didn't, but that wouldn't stop him. “An ex-lover, perhaps? Or an insistent suitor, if I may ask?”

“Heck no!” the younger man said before he could stop himself, his green eyes widening in a horrified way. He blushed, then gathered himself: “No... nothing of the sort... just an annoying friend, if I can say. He plays an influential role in local politics, he's even a candidate to the municipal election here, along with others. He's nice I guess, but he keeps bothering me so I would vote for him.”

“I see,” Kevin said, “So... er, you would say this person is very insisting?”

The young man huffed, in a sort of exasperated way, and Kevin oddly thought it was cute. “He's bothering me everyday. When it's not in person, he texts me multiple times!”

“This man sure seems quite stubborn,” Kevin remarked, raising his eyebrows, not knowing if he should feel amused or concerned.

“You could say that!” the man exclaimed, sounding like a tired mother talking about her energetic child, and Kevin couldn't help but let out a small laugh. Then, he gathered himself and asked him, very seriously and cautiously:

“I hope your... friend is a... decent person?” He hated having to consider this, but he had to be sure that person, as insistent and stubborn he seemed to be, wasn't the type who couldn't take “no” for an answer and would use threats of force to get what he wanted.

“Oh no, no!” the young man was quick to reassure him. “Nothing of the sort! He's insistent but he wouldn't hurt a fly!” He paused. “Unless you are looking for it,” he added on second thought, as if he was remembering something.

He shook his head before speaking again: “No trust me, Dantalion can be annoying but he would beat himself first than touching a hair on my head.”

“That's good to hear then,” Kevin replied, relieved. “Now,” he added, on a more cheerful note, “I believe you wanted specific flowers for this friend of yours?”

“Er, yes,” he replied, embarrassed. “I know there's a specific language in flowers to express love and friendship, so I wanted to know if one could also use flowers to express annoyance and dislike.”

Though he still looked uneasy, the look in his eyes burned with irritation and determination, Kevin noted with amusement.

Kevin laughed. “You don't have to worry. I think I might have just what you need.”

He turned around and searched through the vases of flowers lined up on the shelves behind the counter. He pulled out a handful of various and bright coloured flowers. He sometimes stopped, to think, before taking a few flowers out of their vases again. As he rearranged the flowers in his arms, he felt the young man's eyes on him. This made Kevin smile unconsciously to himself, before he turned around.

“I think these flowers should give the message you're looking for,” Kevin told him, while showing him the flowers clutched in his right arm.

“What do they mean?” he asked, eyes sparkling with curiosity as they stared at the bouquet.

“Here's my recommendation: the geraniums you see there mean “stupidity”, the meadowsweet mean “uselessness”, some yellow carnations as a way to tell someone they are disappointing you, to add some extra emphasis. May I also suggest you rhododendron? They can represent moderation. It could be a way for you to tell your friend to moderate his... feelings.”

“That's perfect!” The blonde man said, almost breathless. “I had no idea every flowers could be associated to such things.” He looked less agitated now, and he was looking at Kevin with a mixture of curiosity and a semi concealed respect.

“Most people think flowers are mostly associated to romantic love, sometimes friendship.” Kevin agreed. “And they are right. But flowers can hold so much more meaning, and be associated to many varied feelings. The world of the flowers is a vast world with its own language and rules.”

He didn't quite know why he felt the need to impress his young customer with his knowledge, but somehow he didn't want him to leave yet. He looked at him again and felt the corners of his lips turning up. The ray of the sun danced through the window panes of his store and the young man's features, bathed in the sunlight, were breathtaking and made him look younger.

Kevin moved from the counter, suddenly feeling the need to be closer to him. He stopped before the flowers shelve, where the young man was standing close. He was watching him curiously, and Kevin had to remember himself to breathe.

“This flower,” Kevin finally said, taking a striking gladiolus flower out of its vase, “means strength and moral integrity.” He put the flower back into its vase and showed his young customer a tiny bouquet of hydrangea. “These one mean perseverance,” His hand moved to point a bouquet of daisies. “And these one mean innocence. But I am rambling, forgive me.”

The man shook his head. “Don't be. It is not shameful to talk about your passion, or to be dedicated to your profession. I myself am working at the City Hall, but I am hoping to play a major role in the city's politics. Most people think it's a boring job, but I think it to be interesting.” He said, giving Kevin a small smile that made him melt inside.

Before Kevin had the time to comment, the young man spoke again: “I bet a lot of customers ask you for advise!” he remarked, raising his eyebrows.

“Indeed. That's why I decided to wrote a book on the subject.”

“Really?”

“Yes,” Kevin nodded. “I had several books imprinted. I should receive them in a few days.” Then, with a boldness he didn't quite feel, he added: “Would you... like me to send one to you?”

The young man smiled slightly. “Why not? It can be useful...”

“Good!” Kevin replied, feeling ridiculously joyful. “Back to business then!” He came back to the counter, and then asked him: “Do you wish for me to send the bouquet to your friend's home?”

“Ah – No, I want to send them.” The young man replied.

“Alright. Do you want to write a card?”

“Yes, please,” He nodded. Kevin offered him one. He tried to give his young customer a little privacy to write his card by turning away, but he still was able to see a few words, such as Idiot, Annoying and Best Regards. While the young man was writing his card, Kevin took the flowers he chose for his customer and arranged them into a beautiful bouquet. When he came back to his customer, the card was written.

“Now, about the books, I should receive them by Friday. Do you want me to send it to your home? ”

“Yes please.”

“Very good. May I have your name and address please?”

“William Twining. Here's the address” he said, giving Kevin a card with his name and home address.

“Thank you,” Kevin replied, as he took the card. He read it with, what he supposed to be, a silly smile on his face, glad he had a name to associate to his young customer.

Kevin meticulously fixed the bouquet together before handing it to William. “Here you go. A passive-aggressive “fuck you” bouquet!”

“That's perfect! Thank you!” William smiled brightly at the neatly wrapped, ribbon tied bouquet, and Kevin felt the blood rushing to his cheeks. He mentally scolded himself, suddenly feeling silly.

“No, thank you, Sir! It was my first time ever making a bouquet of this kind. I have to say... it was an experience!” he said, with a light laugh.

He was charmed when William laughed as well. His laugh was low and smooth, and caressed Kevin's ears nicely. It was a good sound, Kevin remarked. One he wouldn't mind hearing again.

“I'll take my leave then.” William said, taking the card from the counter and putting it into the bouquet. “ood bye!” he greeted, with a small smile as he was leaving.

“Good bye, sir,” Kevin replied, almost absent-minded as he thought about how William's smile was as beautiful as his face.

He watched almost with regret as William Twining closed the door behind. He watched him until he was out of his sigh. Then, when he couldn't see William anymore, he sighed. The young man left barely two minutes ago, yet Kevin felt alone, like he was lacking something.

His store sounded more silent than ever. Only, this silence seemed burdening.

He sighed again. Had William Twining made such a strong impression on him, even though they only just met and spent only half an hour together? It seemed so.

Yet, out of all his customers, William Twining sounded like the most interesting of them all.

He was rather nice-looking too. Green eyes as bright as the new-born leaves, blonde hair sparkling like the radiant sun and the wheat shining under the sunlight, a pink coloured face boring a lively expression Kevin felt draw to. William was spring in the shape of a young man.

Kevin found himself wanting to see the young man again. Wanting to know him better. Seeing him outside his flower shop. William Twining was a mystery Kevin wanted to discover.

He wanted the opportunity to see him again and be better acquainted with him. And maybe more, if he was allowed to spend more time with him.

And Kevin knew exactly how he could have the chance to see William again.

William's morning was announced with the postman, knocking at his door, an elegant bouquet clutched in his arm.

“Delivery service!” he cheerfully greeted.

William blinked for a moment, before narrowing his eyes in confusion. “I didn't order anything,” he said, and certainly not flowers. “Are you sure those aren't for my neighbour next door?” Bianca Clifford was a charming and lovely girl after all, and it wouldn't surprise William if these flowers were for her, from a boy wanting to gain her affections.

“Oh no, Mister Twining!” The postman was quick to deny, a wide smile his face. “Those flowers are for you! There's your name on the card.” And to prove his point, he took the card from the bouquet and gave it to William.

William had to admit he was right, his name was indeed on the card. Written in an elegant writing, the words For William Twining and his home address could be read. William turned over the card and was disappointed to see there were no signature or name, nothing that could reveal to him the identity of the one sending him flowers.

“No name, eh?” The postman remarked. “Maybe it's from a secret admirer?” he suggested, far too cheerfully to William's mind. Would that insufferable postman stop from being curious and putting his nose where it shouldn't be?

“Mind your own business!” William warned him, his cheeks were beginning to feel hot.

The postman laughed, but not out of malice or mockery. Gently, he gave William his bouquet and made his way toward the next house. “Ah, young love!” he sighed, humming a song under his breath.

“What a psycho.” William muttered under his breath, as he closed the door behind him.

William put the bouquet on a small table before he went looking for a vase. Once he was done, he looked at the beautiful flowers, his muddled mind slowly clicking into detective mode.

If he remembered correctly, blueberry flowers were supposed to represent either shyness or gentleness. He then looked at the camellia. Admiration, he recalled from the book about flowers language he received two days ago from florist Kevin Cecil. William was a bit confused. Who sent those flowers? He came closer to the table to look more closely at the flowers.

Blue geranium. What those meant again? He wondered. William turned away to pick the book he left near the armchair in his living-room. He turned the pages until he found what he was looking for.

Blue geranium: Will you, do you permit it.

Confusion entered William's mind. What the sender of the flowers was asking him? What could William permit? This bouquet was baffling, to be honest, a mystery and William was dying to find the answer.

He looked at the bouquet again. There was a soft and vivid orchid. Delicate beauty. William blushed. Oh, the sender seemed to be quite the flatterer.

His cheeks now a bright pink, he pursued his inspection. A small clump of violas was added to the variety of flowers, as well as a singular lilac flower. Finally, coreopsis was thrown into the mix. William opened his book again to find the signification of these flowers, and dropped the book when he reached the good page.

Lilac and coreopsis meant Budding love. Viola, I love you in secret and I am thinking of you.

William stood for a moment, still and silent, as the meaning of the words were sinking into him. For a moment, the idea it might be a joke appeared into his mind, before he dismissed it. Clearly, someone put work and reflection into this. Surely, this dedication meant the person who sent him flowers was actually serious. But who... ?

William was pondering about this, trying to recall moments of his life, trying to find someone he knew well and who would send him flowers. In term of romance, his experience was limited, being a proper young man who has been long stuck in the limiting world of a boy's school. He never was the type to hold any interest in romantic literature either. He also couldn't find of someone who would regard him this way. His uncle was the only family he had left, and he had a few friends, such as Dantalion, Sitri, Isaac, Mycroft and Camio. So who... ?

Something flashed into his mind. William took the card he received along with the bouquet and read it. He then read the words Kevin Cecil wrote on the first blank page of the book he send William:

For William Twining

I hope this book will prove itself useful to you in the future as I hope your friend enjoyed his bouquet ;)

Kevin Cecil.

His eyes flicked between both notes. The handwriting was the same for both. There was no way he could be mistaken. It only meant one thing...

Kevin.

The thought of his name left William feeling light and flushed.

He never showed it, but the man's good look and gentleness hadn't left him indifferent that day.

In retrospect, William found himself thinking that he maybe shouldn't have necessarily started the conversation that way. Unless his goal had been to make the (attractive) florist fix him with a shocked stare. Dantalion had annoyed him so much that day, with his repetitive demands to vote for him, William had been determined to find an efficient way to tell his friend to leave him alone. It was only when he noticed the florist's surprised look on his face William had been aware of what he asked him.

Despite this, Kevin Cecil had been nothing but nice and helpful, and did not comment on William's rudeness, which William, in his embarrassment, had been very grateful for that.

In the end, the bouquet had proven itself useful. Dantalion understood the meaning of the flowers and apologised to William and promised him to be more... moderate.

William looked down at the flowers, and smiled to himself. Really, it was flattering. To think someone would put so much work and dedication to offer him a love declaration bouquet. His finger was slowly stroking one petal of one of the flowers. No one could stay indifferent to such a kind attention.

He looked at the card in his other hand. He really couldn't say he was feeling head over heals for Kevin Cecil, but he certainly wasn't indifferent to the florist's good look and kindness, as well as his passion for his work. To his surprise, William found himself thinking he would like getting to know the florist better. And, he ought to tell him his bouquet did wonders, of course. Surely Kevin would want to know, right?

And if it happened to mean another trip back to the florist, maybe that wasn't so bad.

He looked up the hours for Kevin's store, feeling ridiculously anxious and silly as he was looking at the flower shop from afar. His heart was beating too fast than he cared to admit. Finally, with a determined look on his eyes, he walked to the shop and opened the door.

“Good... morning.” he shyly greeted once he was inside. From the counter, Kevin Cecil was there, smiling brightly at him as if he was happy to see him.

“Oh! Good morning Mister Twining!” Kevin Cecil greeted cheerfully. He had a nice smile, William remarked, before mentally slapping himself.

Gathering all his courage, he walked slowly to the counter. “I wanted to thank you for the book, and the “fuck you” bouquet. Eventually, Dantalion understood the message, and he and I are now in good terms.”

“That's good to hear, then!” Kevin replied. “Maybe I should make more “fuck you” bouquets and propose them to my customers. Maybe some of them will be interested!” he added, his eyes sparkling with humour.

They both laughed until silence fell between them. The silence felt uncomfortable for William. He mentally struggled to find the words he wanted to say. Finally, he revealed the flower he had been hiding and gave it to Kevin.

Kevin took it, surprised at first, then he smiled gently when he realized the meaning of the flower.

Lily of the valley. Return of happiness.

William felt his eyes on him, and flushed. “I... might have gotten off on the wrong foot the other day. I apologise. I also wanted to thank you for the bouquet you sent me. I appreciated it, really.”

He was aware he looked and sounded positively ridiculous. Kevin seemed to understand his trouble, for he gently took William's open hand by its back, while his other hand covered the one he was holding.

“I am glad, then,” he said, and his smile seemed like he was shining like the sun. “I wanted a special bouquet for someone special.” he whispered, his eyes locked with William's.

Somehow, it gave William enough courage to speak again: “Any chance we could get out for tea or coffee, once you're finished, or maybe I should send you more flowers first?”

Kevin laughed. “Tea sounds nice. We could talk about your friend's reaction to the bouquet, among other things” he winked, and William couldn't help but smile at that.

“Tea it is then!”

It was a beautiful beginning, they both could tell.

.: END.

A/N: I finally wrote my birthday gift to @my-world-of-glitter. What an adventure it had been! I originally planned to write something else, I was in a fight with the first story so I could try to write something but in the end, I lost the battle. Then, I remembered this tumblr prompt and how I wanted to write a Kevin/William version of it one day. In the end, this prompt inspired me more than the first story but I’m not sure if this first attempt at a Modern AU was a success. I guess I will see from your reactions ^^

@my-world-of-glitter: you’re an angel of patience and I hope you’ll like this story :)

Story not beta-readed. If you notice any typo or mistake, please tell me in a private message so I can correct my mistakes!

Thanks for reading, feel free to tell me what you thought about it!

#makai ouji #fanfiction #my works #william twining #kevin cecil #uriel #uriel (makai ouji)#kevin/william #uriel/william #my world of glitter

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sambart93 · 7 years ago

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Top Non-Oshis I love

I actually have a list of actors who I love SO SO much BUT I don’t class myself as a fan nor as them as my oshi because I don’t go out of my way to take time off work to see them, nor do I go and see all their plays nor buy ALL their goods nor write letters to them etc. << that’s how I define myself as a fan and them as an oshi. So here are my top Not-An-Oshi-But-I-Really-Really-Really-Love-Them-Actors!

1. Tomita Sho

Course I have to support my TokiEnta boys <3 especially Shousan. He’s just a super great guy and a total gentlemen and his family are super intelligent and gifted. Also he’s baseball obsessed which is totally hilarious watching him explain it on the NikoNamas and MakChan is just like ‘..... oh yeah?’ xD I’ve been able to support him this year in Honoo no Mirage, Toei Hero, Futsuu Janai Shoku Gyou Movie, TokiEnta Movie events, and his birthday event, but I’m sad I couldn’t go and see him in Game of Laplace... maybe next year shhhh

2. Sakurai Keito

He’s so damn pretty and so good in whatever role he does <3 the difference between him in something like StarMyu and his character in like EnStage and then compare those two to his character in Adekan? The differences are so amazing to see! He’s definitely not afraid of a challenge and definitely puts his all into his roles! I’ve seen him so many times this year; StarMyu, Adekan, Makai Ouji, EnStage. I cannot wait to finally see the Brave10 dvd!

3. Ueda Keisuke

I’ve always had a huge crush on this boy and I was so happy I could finally meet him this year! He’s such a great actor; whatever he does, I just love it! I’ve always said this but I personally see him as the King of 2.5 (not Suzuki Hiroki - sorry guys) but that’s just personal opinion and difference right. I always love what roles he does, he always does a great job with all his different roles but by god boy take a fucking rest! xD This year I saw him in K Stage, Bungou Stray Dogs, Haine and the Yowamushi Dorama as well as see him for his photobook event!

4. Hiramaki Jin

This guy.... thanks to Honoo no Mirage, I got SO freaking obsessed with him! He was already my favourite in ToQger which I watched last year and I just ended up continuing to watch his stuff without really going for him but I’ve always though t him handsome, I’ve always loved his acting, I was so DAMN sad when PuriStage got announced and it already said he wouldn’t be doing it to the end, so proves that eve from last year, he had a spot in my heart, but Honoo definitely solidified it for me; his acting in Honoo was absolutely phenomenal and he recently got the last book from the author so it looks hopeful that he’ll continue with the series until the end, if not, at least for the next stage! I’ve managed to see him in Toei Hero, PuriStage 1 and 2 and Honoo no Mirage ths year. I really wanted to see him in Chiisai na Kekkon Shiki but I didn’t have time =[ I also wanted to see his Guest Appearance in Pizzzza too =[

5. Izaki Ryuujiro

I've always liked this boy. I've always loved whatever he's done. He's always done a fabulous job! And just like Ueda, I wish he'd take an effing break! He seems to have calmed down towards the end of this year but seriously last year and most of this year he was just jumping from stage to stage without much breaks; just like Ueda, he was going to rehearsals for another while performing something else and constantly for a while! But hopefully he takes more time between stages in the coming months and year! But I think he's so good at what he does and he just has all this energy! It’s amazing to see how much energy he has. I got to see him in ALL the PuriStages and Pizzzza this year!

6. Miyagi Koudai

This boy super duper impressed me in Messiah and then when I saw him in Honoo no Mirage, I was freaking SOLD. I really, rally like this boy’s acting and I love the characters he does and as himself he’s totally adorable (like walking back onstage with his mouth full of food cos he thought he was done with the curtain calls xD). Again, I cannot wait to see Brave10 because of him too! I’m looing forward to him in Ikemen Kakumei too! I also pray he too returns to Honoo, especially because it looks like his character has some powers that he needs to learn to control ^_^

7. Nakao Kenya

Another surprising find! He really impressed me with his higawaris in K Stage - he got everyone laughing so hard every time - and it helped that he ran right past me at one point. Also, I absolutely fell for his character in Ikazuchi ga Oka... he’s so pretty and his character was such a good character(!!), I got attached to so quickly and I cried a lot for him! I’m super excited to see what Kenya does next.

8. Kizu Tsubasa

I love this cute little bundle of fluff! He's so good and so adorable in HakuMyu, and MakiChan always comforted him every curtain call because he almost always cried. He looked so awkward and embarrassed during TwinPara's Live when everyone sat down and could see him on a little stool right at the back, he's HAKATA TOUSHIRO! And look how cute his legs are in TouStage! He did a brilliant job as both Hakata in TouStage and as Heisuke in HakuMyu (the perfect Heisuke seriously!), and I've since seen the dvd of BPro and he was adorable in that too! << Playing the girl roles in the higawari comedy scenes xD Tsubasa is great and you should alllove him! His band's music isn't too bad either. The PVs are always adorable though ^_^

9. Naya Takeru

Another little adorable bundle but he's also a little shit because he bloody KNOWS just how adorable he is and he freaking milks it! Not only that but his action moves thanks to his history of martial arts always look damn badass and how freaking aborable is his Sayo?!?! Like OMG SAYO!!! <3 OHH and his Saito Hajime was so good too!! I really, really liked his Hajime! Naya is so cuttte. Also me and him ended up going to the same stages a few times this year and he's just so normal and tries not to stand out. Also I love his fashion; those American-like-Jock-Like jackets he always wears; give me your collection! I really, really, really wanna see all of PATCH's stages too! But I couldn't find time the ONE time this year they managed to do shows in Tokyo =[ maybe next year!

10. Goumoto Naoya

Another gentlemen who IS a gentlemen and is so good at what he does! Just like with UeChan, I legit have a crush on him. But anyway.... He's so professional and will put his all into a role and then seeing that gap between his character and himself is just great to witness. He's not afraid of a challenge and will put his all into any ridiculous character he gets and he is flawless with his performances! He's always great with the comedy >.< I managed to see him in Nanbaka, Yowamushi Dorama, Show By Rock, and Hatsukoi Monster. He deserves a lot of love! He's great in whatever he does.

Which non-oshis do you love?!

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