#they're playing footsies (or holding hands) under the table I just know it

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I was a little annoyed that Billy and Tella weren't consecutive numbers, thinking they weren't sitting together but-

It's because 4 and 6 are next to each other in the roundtable

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things i imagine 2005 bf bill does

• when/if he finds you sitting out in the rain he'll end up sitting down with you. it took some convincing because when he found you he was standing there, holding a regenshirm, shivering and was like "what the fuck are you doing out here 😮‍💨."

• it ended in you dragging him to the ground with you and playing in the rain. bonus points in you two ended up rolling in mud 💀

• memorizes your coffee order and always gets you a cup whenever he goes to get coffee or walks by a coffee shop

• plays with your hands when you two are cuddling and kisses your finger tips

• is always holding your hand. wherever you two are going, you guys are hand in hand. he loves the feeling of it and it just makes him really happy

• you two go on walks all the time whenever you guys aren't sleeping, rehearsing or doing school stuff and it's always so much fun. like always, you're holding hands, you guys get donuts and he buys you stuff whether you need it or not

• you two went skinny dipping together one night. you guys had been together for a couple months now and you were hanging out in your bedroom when you suggested you guys go "do something fun".

• he had no idea what you meant until you snuck our your window and brought him to the nearest lake and stripped. his eyes practically popped out in the sockets when you stepped into the lake and put your head underneath the water. you looked super sexy btw, all "you comin' in 🤭?"

• paints your nails for you and you paint his. he loves doing it with you because so many girls and guys make fun of him for doing it and he loves how much you don't judge him for anything

• i mentioned this in this story, but he ties your shoes for you whenever he notices they're untied.

• when his roots starts showing, he loves it when you help him redye his hair. and he also loves it if you have colored hair too that he can dye for you

• gets you sweet little things like charm bracelets that he made himself. like the ones with different colored string and then the little beads on them that are white with letters that you can spell stuff out with.

• makes you breakfast in bed when he isn't feeling lazy and wakes up before you

• smiles like a dumb idiot whenever you stand up to bullies for him. he interlocks his fingers with yours and rests his chin on your shoulder as you berate them, just holding in his laughter

• plays mermaids with you whenever you guys are at the pool hanging out

• buys you new clothes whenever he sees something you might like

• goes all out for valentines day. as we all know he's a hopeless romantic and believes in true love and all that shit so he LOVES spending valentines day with you.

• he buys you chocolate, flowers, romantic movies, writes you little notes and puts them in your locker throughout the day.

• if you two talk about having sex on valentines for the first time, he'll get you guys a hotel room and go all out with rose petals and shit.

• DO YOU GUYS KNOW THE SCENE IN 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU WHERE KAT IS SUPER MAD AT PATRICK AND HE SINGS "CANT TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU"? I SCRIPTED THIS HAPPENS AND YALL NEED TO DO IT AS WELL. if you don't know the scene, here it is.

• loves jaw kissing. doesn't matter if he's kissing your jaw or you're kissing his jaw, he loves it so much

• he loves it when you cook for him, especially if you're really good at cooking. same goes for baking

• plays footsie with you under the table during school hours

• bill likes PDA but he doesn't like stuff like shoving your tongues down eachothers throats at school. but he loves wrapping his arm over your shoulder, small kisses, hand holding, kissing your temples, etc.

• you and him have snowball fights im winter and it's always tons of fun. afterwards you both go inside and have some hot chocolate.

• he doesn't want you getting a cold during the winter so he practically forces you to wear gloves, a hat, jacket, scarves etc.

• but for some reason he only has to wear a jacket and he'll be perfectly fine 🤨

• kisses your hands and traces your tattoos

• combs your hair for you to make sure you don't have any knots your hair

• helps you out with homework and you do the same for him

• walks you to class with him hand in your back pocket and kisses you goodbye when he has to leave to go to his class. but he always gets super happy whenever he goes to a class that you're also in.

• invites you to parties with the rest of tokio hotel and ends up in some random room with you cuddling in your arms cause he gets all lovey dovey when he's drunk

• lights your cigarettes for you when you two are hanging out. he either lights it with a lighter or lights his cigarette first and then lights your with his cigarette. he usually does the second one because he thinks it's more cute and romantic

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Head cannons bc I can - What kinds affectionate the different assassins would be - Part 2

Evie Frye - The Enduring Lover. Personal head cannon that she gives hand kisses whether it be the back of your hand or the palm, and she loves to hold hands while reading books. I see footsies being a thing too, like if you can't hold hands but you're sitting down to work with her you two are wrapped together at the legs under the table. She would be more serious about teaching self-defense genuinely wanting you to learn from it and be able to protect yourself, but there would be sweet smiles of encouragement and pride here and there, soft touches to correct your posture and stance, and a surprise kiss here and there. Speaking of surprise kisses... she will totally pin you down and smooch you. 100%. Brushing her hair will be routine because who can look at the gorgeous hair she has and not want to run their fingers through it, brush it, braid it, and style it? Her love will definitely be playing with her hair and doing her braids for her, and she loves it (especially if you give her head a little massage during lol). I see her adopting a cat specifically a wispy blue-eyed baby maine coon! Somewhere along the line maybe a dog - a small one for lap cuddles alongside a big intimidating one to protect you (she seems like the kind of woman to be into dogs that look like children of satan himself but are actual babies) such as a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman. Feel like she would feel a little better leaving you with a dog that is dedicated to protecting you (and do those dogs LOOOOVVEEE her bc she's Evie and all of the interesting smells she brings home). Flowers are a definite way in which Ms. Frye would woo her love. She brings many of them to you whether they have meaning or they're just beautiful. She carries pressed flowers from you inside a handkerchief (one that you made her as a token of your favor) hidden in her coat, resting just above her heart. The first thing she wants to do after kicking bahookie in Fight Club is find you and hug you tightly. It's for both of you really - her to let you know that she's safe and to receive comfort from your embrace, and you to check her over any injuries she has and fuss over her and how great she did in the ring (which she LOVES might I add). After a long day she'll want nothing more than to just plop right into your arms - and if she doesn't conk out first (poor thing) - she'' wrap her arms around your waist and rest her head against your stomach. I see her having a girlfriend that does her nails via filing them in a way so that they're sharp AF this helps her out (not that she needs it lol woman's a menace) against Templars, Blighters, and goons in Fight Club bc everything's allowed - she legit breaks bones for crying out loud so ofc she claws people's faces off too. Have a feeling that she has a secret sweet tooth so if you baked for her, you're going to get a kiss on the cheek as she munches away with a major blush coating her freckle speckled cheeks. She will box Jacob's ears if he tries to sneak off with some of the snacks you made her and tell me why I'm at.least 93% certain that she keeps some of the things you bake for her in a handkerchief in her coat. Would totally recommend books to you, share them and bring them to you so you two could have your own little book club together haha. She is a devoted lover and although shy when it comes to showing and verbally expressing her love, have no doubt that it's there. She loves you very much and hopes that despite the kind of life you two lead, you have many years together. Or if you choose not to be an assassin, she still hopes for the same just accompanied with a deep unspoken fear of her getting killed and leaving you alone. You two have the kind of bond where others are totally convinced that you'll both die on the same day. Rest assured that your love will be one that lasts throughout the ages.

Malik Al-Sayf - The Restrained Lover. Will drape his robe over you to keep you warm, he hates to see you uncomfortable (and this ties into why he doesn't show you public affection). I have a feeling that he's only affectionate in private due to societal norms at the time throughout the late 12th and early 13th century. Will escort you through the market and help you choose things (idk why but I have a feeling that Malik is the stand there behind you in the candle aisle and sniff candles with you boyfriend lol). He'll keep you close on his arm and help you with your basket (one of the first clues that you had about him liking you back was that his fingers would reach up and brush yours, lingering when he holds it in the crook of his arm). He would teach you how to draw maps efficiently and also how to work out the geography that revolves around creating one. He would stand behind you real close hovering over you as he holds your hand and helps you make your first map...and every map there after lol. A certain Novice he knows is only a little taller than him so he's up there in height, with this being known he will stand in front of you with your head tilted back and his forehead pressed against yours as he looks into your eyes muttering sweet things in Arabic. You should SEE HIS FACE when you get him gifts! If you bring him a loaf of fresh baked bread, some new incense, or pick up some extra papyrus for him to make maps he will get redder than a chili pepper. He kisses your forehead quite often caressing your hair which is something he often does as well. You two can sit there in complete silence before you feel his fingers taking up a lock of your hair and twirling it around his finger, without even looking up from what he's doing. When he leaves for missions and you two are in front of people, he doesn't touch you, but he stands before you and bids you farewell in Arabic wishing "Safety and Peace" upon you. However, if you two are alone he'll kiss your cheeks - as is common among assassins - lingering with his lips against your skin (which makes you blush, and he does it on purpose). Once he sees the blush he'll chuckle and look around quickly before taking your waist in his hands and kissing you properly. You made it a habit of being alone when he has to go off on missions so you two can have a proper goodbye. Altair immediately knows lol and teases him to the ninth realm and back, which make Malik try (and fail) to shove him off his horse lol. He does have issues reminding himself not to touch you in public and you two have almost been caught embracing, standing too close or with his arms around your waist, but assassin reflexes come in handy. Malik remains restrained for the majority of your relationship (save for in private ofc) but he kind of has to while Al Mualim is alive, as love is thought to make assassins weak. When Altair takes over and changes a lot of things it takes him a while to get used to it, but he's happy that he can finally show his love for you in public. When this is the case, he'll take to hugging you and kissing your hands and head and speaking lovingly to you in the open. I think this man would have a garden. I really do. I think he would grow flowers in that garden that reminds him of you and when they're ready he would bring them to you. When you two have to hide your relationship, he'll press the flowers in books he gives you to read. But after he'll stand there and decorate your hair with them. He would definitely teach you Arabic and you'll get a kick out of the cute little blush he has when you call him Habibi for the first time. More of a serious lover but he does make sure to show you the affection you deserve (which is a lot bc this man is quite handsy in private lol). I think he would bring you tea and dates or oranges depending on what was available and you two just sit there and talk or hold hands in silence enjoying each other's company.

Henry Green - The Selfless Lover. I think that this man drinks chai, tis a staple drink to this gorgeous man and once he introduces you to it and you like it? Consider drinking Chai together one of the many things you two share together. He loves it when you call him his real name Jayadeep and the grin on his face every time you do it is a mile wide. He always kisses the back of your hand when you two meet bowing slightly (which once you two become friends you wonder why he keeps that formal gesture, but he continues to bow out of respect for you). Has a little habit of pulling at his collar when you're near and when he looks at you while you're speaking it takes him a moment to respond. If you're looking at a book about botany and want to show him something he'll place one arm behind your back his hand resting on the surface next to you, while the other supports the book as you show him. You have noticed how his chest gently presses against your back and how his fingers brush yours when he holds the book, how close he stands and the way he leans down over your shoulder close to your face. He never tries anything ever the gentleman and you would never expect him to...he totally just gets closer to see the book properly! Will bring so many flowers you'll have your own literal garden, and every single flower will mean something. A thornless red rose after the medieval tradition to symbolize his pure and eternal love that will never wane. Forget me nots for his affection and loyalty to you. Daisies for the ability to keep a secret a little joke between you two about how you must keep the true nature of what you do - aka being assassin's - secret. He takes very good care of you, always asking how you are and if there's something you need. Imagine the blush on his face when you tell him that the only thing you need is his company, this poor man will look like a tomato lol. He's always there when you want to talk offering you something to drink beforehand and then he sits there, holding your hand and listening to you talk. Will call you endearing nicknames in Punjabi and say things that you don't understand. Though when you ask him what he's saying, he just smiles with a slight blush on his face and kisses your cheek sweetly. Always offers his arm when you two are walking together, him being closer to the street of course as he wouldn't want you in/near the road. In the end if you want to stay in England or go somewhere else, he'll follow you wherever you go (personally believe that he would love to travel with you, learning about new lands and cultures, exploring with you and making memories). The first thing he does at the end of the day is search for you and he invites you to read together or have tea/whatever your pleasure drink is, so you two can just relax together (and be alone but he won't admit that lol). This man will pretend to read his book, but he'll actually be peeking at you over the top to catch glimpses of your face. Will gush about you to his parents and his mother already loves you because you make her darling son happy, but his father is a little skeptical. The reason being that Arbaaz was angry to find out that his only son did not have the killer instinct of an assassin within him and turned out to be a peaceful intellectual instead, and he is now concerned that the love his son has for you may make him weak. The whole "love can make you weak vs love can make you strong" argument runs rampant in his mind. But when Arbaaz sees how serious his son is about you, he begins to have hope that Jayadeep's love for you will at least inspire a protective nature in his son. It does. He asks the Frye twins if they can brush him up on combat (he can fight from previous training but he's lil rusty) so he can be ready to kick the dumb out of anybody who tries to hurt you. He loves you and never wants it to come to a situation where he can't fight or kill to defend you (but then again, he doesn't really get into fights bc the majority of people like him lol he's a cinnamon roll)

Yusuf Tazim - The Amusing Lover. This man will make.you.laugh allll the time. He has a wonderful sense of humor and considering that his favorite sound in the world is your voice and specifically your laughter? He'll do anything to bring a smile to your face and make you laugh. He is very sweet and would NEVER do anything to disrespect you but if someone else does? I have a feeling that this man goes from sweet to serial killer real quick lol. Something about him says to me that he goes feral when protecting his loved ones, so don't cross him or disrespect the one he loves. Calls you endearing names in Turkish his favorite being 'Sweetheart' because he thinks that you're very sweet both personality and otherwise... Head cannon that he got so nervous when he first met you because he thought that you were so beautiful he couldn't remember English, so he stood there introducing himself in Turkish and asking if he may have the honor of showing you around the city when you have some free time. You had no idea what he was saying but you couldn't deny that he was very cute, and it made you smile. While he is quite a good-natured comical man, he does have serious moments and is not afraid to wrap his arms around you and tell you how much he loves you. Cooking and especially baking with you is something that he loves to do because he has fond childhood memories of baking with his mother. Have a feeling that he's a family man and that he would LOVE to have big family. This man is MEANT to be a Papa (fight me I won't back off on this one lol). He cannot WAIT to have a handful of little bitties running around who call you Mama and him Baba. He would love to have daughters who he can play with (and teach about hair care bc have you seen his luxurious locks?) that look exactly like you. He loves to hold your hand and trace the lines of your palm almost as if he's trying to memorize every single detail, all while kissing the tips of your fingers. You tell him that this tickles of course but it makes you laugh so he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon lol. He also loves to kiss you on the cheek always pulling away with a wide grin when he hears you giggle at the feeling of his beard against your skin. There are few feelings in the world that he thinks are better than holding you in his arms, waking up to see you asleep next to him, or the feeling of coming home to you and seeing you safe and happy. If.you.bake.for.him he will MARRY YOU. There is no asking (joking he 'll plan the most romantic proposal ever for sure) he'll literally just consider you his wife because he'll never want anyone else or their cooking. Playing with his hair, brushing it, braiding it and putting his head wrap(?) on for him are things that he will melt like butter over. He loves it. He loves how you kiss him all over his face and cling to him just as tightly as he does you when he hugs you. I personally think that he would looovveee it if you learned some Turkish lullabies and sang to him, whether it be while doing a minute task or just before bed. This man DEF gives the kind of hugs where he rushes to meet you and wraps his arms around you to spin you around. When you greet him at the end of the day, he jogs to you with a happy smile and kisses you sweetly. Will totally take your hands intertwining his fingers with yours as he moves your arms and hands slowly in a silly dancing motion as he asks about your day. Man gives a vibe of lowkey ADHD lol. Whenever he gets into a mischievous mood you can expect him to grab you by the hand and pull you in tow behind him, running through the markets either to cause a ruckus with the guards by trolling them from AFAR (he'd NEVER put you in intentional danger) and making them pin it on each other, or finding a secluded spot on the rooftops to watch the sunset/rise/stars in the sky. TELL ME that after all of the teasing and picking on Ezio that this man has done, that Ezio will hesitate for a SECOND to tease him right back about you and how whipped he is for you.

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my hcs for oliver and penny

because i realized they're really underappreciated together but have so much potential??

refraining from yapping about percy here (i still love him i just want to yap about these two rn)

they help each other become more confident

that's a big one

oliver is insecure about his academic abilities and social skills

(i hc him with slightly awkward speech patterns when he isn't quidditching)

penny takes one look at his charmed blackboards with the moving figures and his rousing quidditch talks and goes 'bitch what the fuck'

everyone treats him like he has no insecurities because he's a popular jock

penny never does and he loves her for it

he asks her to tutor him and she's probably surprised at just how smart he actually is lol

penny is insecure about her social skills and maybe her appearance (like a little hermione)

she's bright and bubbly but gets anxious sometimes and overthinks and sometimes the voices get too loud

oliver sits down with her and they hold hands and he lets her talk

he reiterates to her that she's very well liked and tries to talk her through the anxiety (it doesn't always work, but he tries and that's enough to make her feel loved a lot of the time)

he would learn about curly hair and how to take care of it and help her out (i am not self projecting i am not self projecting i am not se)

he would go clothes shopping with her and help her pick out cute things that make her feel better about her appearance

they would make friendship bracelets with comforting textures that they'd hold whenever they were feeling sad and the other wasn't there

gender norms who?

oliver paints his nails red and gold for house pride and penny paints hers blue and bronze because she's just as competitive

i REALLY REALLY hc that she was on the ravenclaw quidditch team in the 1991-1992 school year

(that's part of the reason why oliver was so depressed)

he'd spent the whole year teasing her like 'oh yeah you just wait' 'we have katie freaking bell and angelina johnson and alicia spinnet on our team' 'aND LOOK AT OUR SEEKER'

(and then they were "steamrollered")

harry doesn't play ravenclaw that year (he's sleeping too hard) so it was never disproven

oh back to our duo

they do skincare saturdays together no one can convince me otherwise

if they ever have to cancel oliver will pout

matching halloween costumes aw yeah

okay more romantic stuff now

oliver likes watching penny do her lipstick/lipgloss just so he can kiss her and get it all messy and then grin at her

but that's in private

oliver is more shy about public pda than penny is i think

she either doesn't take it that seriously or just loves showing her affection

if they go on dates they'll probably play footsie under the tables

ALWAYS make birthdays and anniversaries and valentines special

they'll make gifts for anniversaries and valentines and buy gifts for birthdays and christmas and things

oliver is THE golden retriever boyfriend

they lowkey probably stare at people together

"oh my god look at that guy" "..did he do something?" "no but look he's just so cute" "oh shit you're right"

but in a "i know you love me and i have no reason to be insecure in that" kind of way

they trust each other so hard (the perks of best friends to lovers)

cheek kisses cheek kisses cheek kisses

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26-50 wit huuu dagon and jame aaand long time no joe and mae?

big boys. and mae

26. What sacrifices do they make for the other?

Dagon's given up a bunch of his screentime to give to Jame instead at least and switched his eating habits to be a bit healthier

It's not a sacrifice if they want to do it and being a stay-at-home dad was Joe's dream anyways, but I think it was a big thing from Mae to agree to be pregnant not once but twice

27. How do they say “I love you” non-verbally?

Jame ensures Dagon drinks his water, Dagon cuddles up, they shave each others' hair/beard, Jame traces around Dagon's vitiligo patches, kisses and other small shows of affection, Dagon snaps at Metzli for talking shit

Little touches and kisses, hugs throughout the day, lounging on the couch together either spooning or Joe's head on Mae's lap, playing with each others' hair or hands

28. Who’s the better chef? Do they cook for the other?

Jame's better but Dagon's picking up what he's putting down, if they eat together they cook together

They're both alright but Joe cooks more and for the whole family I think, fixes lunches for the kids too, Mae comes home from work and Joe's almost done setting the table for her to eat too

29. Describe their nighttime routine.

Jame has convinced Dagon to stop looking at blue light like an hour before going to bed, do some stretches, brush teeth, cuddle a bit and talk about day, give a good nights kiss and go to sleep

Maybe shower, brush teeth, cuddle up and chat and kiss a bit, talk about the day and what they're gonna do tomorrow, give a smooch goodnight and settle to sleep

30. What are their respective love languages? Do their love languages work well together?

Dagon practices quality time and physical touch but also some acts of service, he's cuddlier than most think but he thrives with parallel play as well

Joe is big on physical affection and verbal affection in his own way, but also quality time, Mae doesn't do physical affection the same way Joe does so they meet in the middle and just enjoy each other's company

31. Do they often go out on dates? What are these like?

On occasion, usually on an anniversary, go out for dinner and a few drinks before heading back home. They're cordial but nice dates, hold hands under the table maybe, play footsie, onlookers would think its a first date but no this is their 7th anniversary

They like going on dates, just getting drinks at a bar or going to a proper restaurant to eat, date nights are a nice way to add a bit of pizzazz to the usual, they can act all lovey dovey with just the two of them

32. Do either of them drink? If so, who’s the lightweight, and how does their partner care for them?

Neither drinks a lot, neither is particularly lightweight but Dagon wins by just being largehuge

They drink very moderately, Joe has a few beers on date nights (refuses to sip those girly cocktails though) and Mae can have something tasty too, he stays pretty much sober so she has nothing to worry about

33. How do they flirt? Who’s the worse flirt?

They throw glances in each others' direction (hard to see when Jame has his visor), sometimes they stand next to each other. When in private Dagon can get a lil flirty, c'mere I wanna cuddle

It's fun to go to a bar and pretend they're not married, Joe knows way too many awful pick up lines, props his boobs up and becomes insufferable until Mae breaks character

34. Do they have any inside jokes?

Maybe about Dagon being like velcro when asleep or then their height difference

So many from all the way to before they were even dating

35. Is their relationship a secret? If so, why?

Not particularly? But they don't advertise it either. Kris knows because he's besties with Dagon, Vadim knows bc he's nosy, others aren't really aware bc they haven't felt the need to tell anyone

Nope, they're so obviously in love, suck it Helen

36. How do they feel about having kids? Are they in agreement?

They agree on no children

They agreed on two children, they got three, love them all to bits

37. Who’s more emotionally sensitive/cries more often?

I think Dagon is a bit more sensitive but also he cries like once in a decade too so

Mae more, but Joe has learned to show his feelings too

38. Who’s got a quicker temper?

Dagon also, mainly shows it when his code doesn't work, but will tell Metzli to stfu too

Mae also

39. When and how did they admit that they loved each other? If they haven’t yet, why?

Dagon slipped it by half-accident a few years into their relationship, Jame said it back and they moved on. No need to say it out loud when they both know it well enough

After seeing each other for a longer while, a year maybe, when both knew it was serious and it was time to introduce the other to their parents etc., Mae had to say it first but Joe was ready to say it back

40. Do they have any regrets in their relationship?

Not really

They managed being apart from each other for longer whiles, Joe being a mercenary and Mae being a scavenger and all, Joe regrets not being more in touch with his emotions and later for being gone when Damien was small

41. What would they do if they lost the other?

Just go quiet and grieve in solitude for a long while I think

Be destroyed, support is needed

42. What’s their relationship like with each other’s friends/families?

Nonexistent, Dagon doesn't talk to his parents, his brother died while he was in prison and his sister-in-law/her kids don't talk to him either bc he was a criminal. Nor has he ever met Jame's family

Close, Joe's family is tightknit and his parents and sisters love Mae, sisters's husbands and kids too, its a big group and she/her parents were taken in without question. Mae's parents were a bit more sus about Joe but Mae liked him and he seemed nice so he was accepted

43. If they picked out outfits for each other, what would they look like?

Jame gets the ugliest shirt

Joe would look more put together instead of just a T-shirt and jeans, Mae would wear some kind of a black dress and maybe a lil jacket, accessories whomst?

44. Do they cuddle often? Why or why not?

Sleeping with Dagon is not a question of if you get cuddled, but when. But they do enjoy watching films etc. cuddled up too. Dagon just enjoys closeness and he's a Great hugger/pillow

They cuddle pretty frequently, Joe is also a great pillow and warm and soft and he enjoys holding Mae too, its a great way to watch movies or hang out

45. How do they support each other? How do they rely on each others support?

They listen whenever the other has grievances to air, and they trust that the other one will listen also. They got this understanding that everything's free game. Dagon also will read his code out loud to Jame to catch mistakes he's made sometimes but he does that to rubber ducks too

If Mae's had a long day at work, Joe's cleaned the house and made dinner and handled things for her so she doesn't have to worry. They listen to whatever they have to say and Mae encourages Joe to be more open about his feelings, Joe knows Mae will never think his fears or insecurities are dumb

46. Do they consider their relationship casual or serious? Is the answer different depending on who you ask? Why?

Very serious, if someone asks they say it's not their business, frankly

Very serious, no matter who you ask that is the love of their life

47. Do they sleep beside each other? Why or why not?

I think they still have their own apartments, but they often stay overnight and share the bed

Every night if they only can

48. Do they talk about their future together? Why or why not?

Not really? They're very happy where they are right now, I think they've talked about marriage and come to the consensus that no thank you (Dagon is not entirely against it but if Jame doesn't want to, he's fine with that). They take it day by day

They're happy where they are now but they do talk about stuff like when the kids grow up and go to college and move out and should they move house to a smaller one when that happens and Joe wants to buy a boat and when will they retire and normal stuff regular people talk about

49. Do they keep secrets from each other?

Nah

No, unless it's a surprise

50. Would they ever break up? If so, why? Who would handle the breakup better?

At the moment a breakup is not coming, they're very happy. Might stick together for the remaining centuries or so. With their constitutions and support circles I think they would manage it well, Dagon maybe a bit worse bc he's more emotional but he would accept it after a bit

No breaking up, ride or die. They'd both scream and cry if they broke up and I can't imagine which would even be the one leaving

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Fun fact: Did you know that the popular spider plant, known for its love of bright, indirect light, is an absolute champion when it comes to eliminating formaldehyde and xylene in your homely atmosphere?

A Brave New World: Buying Plants Online

Now, here's where the magic starts, you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home. Yep, just like you can get a steaming hot pizza delivered to your front door, you can now buy plants online. Imagine opening the door wearing your favorite footsie pajamas (come on, we all have them) and seeing the UPS driver holding your new potted friend. Woo-hoo!

And just like how you'd research the best cheese to dough ratio before ordering a pizza, you'll want to dig into the details when choosing plants online.

Appraising the Real Deal: What to Look for When Buying Plants Online

It's like a fjord in an ocean of flowering options and unusual cacti, choosing the best indoor plants online can be overwhelming. Here’s where I suggest for us to play plant-detectives that crack the code!

Firstly, The Life Sustainer. Yep, I'm talking about the plant's light requirements. Some of 'em love the sun, whereas others are like your antisocial friend who loves the comfort of dim rooms.

Secondly, The Watering Can Dilemma. Watering amounts vary, some indoor plants appreciate a regular drink, and others are more of the 'less is more' type.

Thirdly, Talk about Size. Pay attention to how much space the plant needs to grow. Do you have enough room to house a sprawling Monstera? Or is your space better suited to a shy little Peace Lily?

Turning a New Leaf: Other Factors to Consider

You thought we were done? Oh, darling, we're just scratching the surface with this botanical shindig. Here are a few more things to contemplate when shopping for plants online.

Leaf it to the Season: Some plants are night owls (or rather, winter owls). They prefer the cold season and would barely break a sweat when Jack Frost is nipping at your nose. So, pick your plants based on the average room temperature.

Exotic or Domestic?: Some plants are native to your area and will bloom under your humble pampering. Exotic plants, on the other hand, they're like those high-maintenance influencers on Instagram.

Remember: The best indoor plants are the ones that suit your environment, lifestyle, and personality. After all, plants are the silent roommates that never complain about your cooking.

Are we Green Thumbs yet?

By now, you must be blooming with knowledge about choosing the best indoor plants online. See, it's not as daunting as it seems once we've leafed through the details together. Now go on, make your home a green oasis in the urban jungle!

[kavehpilled]

Mutuals playing monopoly

ohoho. no clue what this is for but im giving us all positions

@love--osamu - sitting next to ash & stealing money and passing it under the table to everyone but quinn

@dazaishusband - banker, not participating in the game but is having a hell of a time watching everyone else get frustrated. is also letting noah steal ( also - since they're a packaged deal @gay--briel is sitting with ash and they are being. a married couple. gabe isnt playing but she is in spirit )

@walking-meme - is trying to play the game normally but is starting to accuse max of cheating (they have way too many plots)

@rebel-ramen - yor forgering this bitch. probably stole the tax money at some point too

@fandoms-spamdom - turned on background music a while ago and is about to win but keeps skipping their turn to watch chaos unfold

@shittydazai - wine but hes underage so theyre drinking cranberry juice. also is getting frustrated with the amount of plots ezra and alice have

@breakingpromise - playing footsies with noah under the table

@beachthem - making out with ollie and ghoul

@daisybf - as stated above. has also been in jail the entire game

@chemicaljacketslut - do i need to go any further

@purplemiist - most likely swearing at everyone for possibly cheating. referencing way too much jojo throughout the entire game. hes also holding hands with ryuzaki under the table. also there werent enough pieces for him & chlo so they used their wedding rings

@waxdrop - holding hands with zeppelin. is also very quiet the entire game but keeps getting 500 bills from noah via ezra

@lowestechelonabomination - won the game. nobody knows how

@nakaharaswife - also swearing uncontrollably. probably lost the game

IDK IF I FORGOT ANYONE SO !!!!!!!! THIS IS JUST MY MAIN MUTUALS LIST

[romelle]

Do u have any clingy Keith headcannons? Like we know Lance likes to cuddle but poor Keith not even realizing how much he'd been missing out on until Lance

sorry it took me a bit to respond!! have some dumbassery <3

the touches start with lance, as most things do

it's all in the name of rivalry, though! playing footsie under the table, intense thumb wars, arm wrestling, sparring sessions, fingers just barely brushing at the dinner table....typical rival stuff. you wouldn't get it

keith: i don't catch feelings easily.

lance, gently bumping his fist against keith's arm after a mission: sharp work, samurai ;-)

keith: thanks. i gotta go pick out a tux

lance once hooked his chin over keith's shoulder to get a better look at a new project that hunk was showing them, and then just stayed there for full two minutes. keith held his breath for most of them

lance, poking him in the cheek: dude, are you okay? you're burning up

keith, voice cracking: i'm fine

lance, chuckling to himself: yeah, you got that right

keith: what.

lance: what? nothing! your stupid mullet is getting in my face.

keith: you could just move?

lance: oh. do you want me to move?

keith: no.

lance:

keith: uh. i mean, whatever. i don’t care. do what you want.

hunk: ...are you two done yet? like, is it over?

the first time keith initiates the touch is right after a really scary battle, while they're still in their undersuits. he just desperately needs to feel another heart beating against his own, so he slumps his entire weight against lance. his heart has always been the loudest.

after that, they start hugging it out more often. whenever lance sees keith awkwardly hoovering around, he spreads his arms and goes "bring it in, emoboy", at which keith promptly shoots him a glare

(he still brings it in, though)

keith, head resting on lance's chest: how does your heart always beat so fast?

lance, chuckling nervously: there's probably something terribly wrong with me. don't think about it too hard

as time goes on, keith slowly grows more relaxed. he sits really close to lance at lunch, and leans his head against his shoulder during movie nights. pats him on the back after a work well done, and then just leaves his hand to rest right there, in between lance's shoulderblades

he keeps getting bolder with it, is what i'm saying

lance, after pinning keith down during training: that's how it's done, baby! say hello to the new master of hand to hand combat.

keith: are you joking?

lance: nope! how does it feel to be underneath me, mullet?

keith, slowly bringing his hands to rest on lance's waist: not so bad, actually.

lance:

keith:

lance: should we kiss now

keith: i mean it'd be wrong if we didn't

once they start dating, they hold hands a lot

lance, teasingly: this is kinda like the bonding moment

keith: you mean the one where you held my hand for twenty seconds and then i immidiately started falling for you? even though you barely remembered it the next day? that bonding moment?

lance: you seem upset. do you want me to cradle you in my arms about it?

sometimes when they read through the reports in the lounge together, lance will absently play with keith's fingers and kiss the spot right below his glove. keith just sits there, looking at him with that dumb soft smile and not getting any work done.

keith: hey lance

lance: hm?

keith: you were right. you really are a master of hand to hand

lance:

lance:

lance: that was so bad. i'm gonna kiss you senseless

lance doesn't get any work done after that, either

[koolkat9]

5, 23 and 32 with PrUk for the couples ask thing?

(if you only wanted one number then you can just choose whatever you'd like :) )

5. Nicknames? Pet names? Any in-jokes?

I think Gilbert is really into pet names with his go to being mein Hase.

Arthur is also fairly big in pet names and will call Gil love, dear, darling, etc. Also if he's really drunk/ out of it he'll call Gil an angel.

23. How do they hug? Kiss? Tease? Flirt? Comfort?

Gilbert loves surprise hugs. He'll randomly latch onto Arthur usually during times where its inconvenient. His hugs are tight, but full of love and excitement. Sometimes Arthur swears he'll suffocate one of these times.

Arthur on the other hand is a bit more reserved and timid. He starts off tense but eventually just melts into it. It makes Gilbert's heart skip a beat every time.

Gilbert has surprisingly chaste and innocent kisses. That comes from his foundation as a religious order. He also loves to place light kisses on Arthur's neck because it always leaves Arthur laughing. Like with hugs, he likes to just suddenly kiss Arthur be it on the forhead, cheek or lips.

Arthur on the other hand is much more heated with his kisses. If they are in private and they kiss, it is very likely Arthur will turn it into something heated with teeth and tongue. Also he likes to bite with his kisses.

Gilbert is such a tease. He'll be overly affectionate, make digs at Arthur's attempts to be mature,

Arthur doesn't really tease, though if he is in a playful mood he may whisper something dirty in Gilbert's ear and by more openly affectionate. Ooh or play footsies under the table and it makes Gilbert blush.

Gilbert flirts through both actions and words. He'll brag about Arthur all the time, say how much he loves him and will always be holding onto Arthur in some way when they're together.

Arthur is more subtle especially in public. He'll do small actions such as holding Gilbert's hand, perhaps even stealing a quick kiss. He also flirts through small gifts, specifically flowers with special meanings and hand made gifts he knitted, embroidered or crochet. Specifically with Gilbert, he'll make little patches for his jackets/bags.

32. Do they ever get into trouble? Is it serious, or are they just mischievous?

I'd say they're more mischievous then serious. Arthur may try to get him to do something serious, bit Gilbert knows when it's too far and he has limits. But both have a lot of gripes with authority so their mischief is usually connected to that.

[minisugakoobies]

Which Couple Sits How?

Thank you for the tag Mai @jinpanman! This is a fun game 💕

Categorize the couples from your masterlist into 2 separate seating habits for when they're out eating in public:

1. The ones who sit side-by-side

2. The ones who sit face-to-face

I'm skipping my drabbles and anything that doesn't have a couple at its core.

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Side-by-Side

A Question for You - Always side-by-side because Jin doesn't know what to do with his arm if it's not around them.

I Wanna Hold Your Hand - How else is Yoongi going to hold their hand??

Third Time's the Charm - Of course they're still sitting side-by-side after all these years! They're just sitting a little closer now.

Shadows in the Graveyard - Look, if the reincarnated corpse of a deer can't separate them, eating in public certainly isn't going to do it!

Fireworks/Baby - This couple never misses a chance to snuggle, even if they're in public, much to their friends' dismay.

Face-to-Face

All I Don't Want for Christmas is You! - Jin prefers to sit across from her so he can watch her reactions as he teases her endlessly. He'll never stop winding her up!

Party Vibes - Only because she refuses to let Yoongi sit next to her, since he can't keep his hands off her. And NO ONE interrupts her meals, not even the love of her life.

Sparks - They're slowly moving from friends to more, so they're still sitting across from one another, blushing every time their eyes meet.

Welcome Home - They might be sitting across from each other but they're playing a high-stakes game of footsie under the table.

Mugs & Kisses - Jungkook's too shy to sit next to her, though he's trying to work up the nerve.

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I'm going to tag a few writers @reliablemitten @arizonapoppy @btsarmy9593 @wwilloww @augustbutwinter @triviafics no pressure as always, and if anyone else wants to do it, please tag me so I can see! 💕

[stupidsexyseguin]

Yoo so I'm not an anon, but like, I wanna know your justin schultz/olli maata headcannons if you have any??? They're one of my fave pairings and there's only 10 fils on ao3 😭😭😭 my sadness is eternal

again something that @jjustinschultz were talking about recently. 

here’s some head canons for the bros, feel free to send me prompts dude;

Justin and Olli probably accidentally became a relationship. like they just kept doing things that were totally date things without realising it, share a bed most of the time because they both like to cuddle (and get lonely when drunk), and have been on and off fuck buddies since Justin got traded. it’s only brought to their attention when one of them is the others date to a family wedding (because bros totally do that for each other) and Justin’s mom introduces Olli as his boyfriend and no one questions it. instead of going through the angsty “oh shit we are dating! i like him, does he like me?” they just kinda shrug their shoulder at each other and just go with the flow.

They’re both useless drunks. like fucking useless. Olli thinks he has a higher tolerance than he does, and passes out everywhere. He’s a cuddly, touchy feely drunk who sits happily next to justin and giggles at dirty jokes, but if justin leaves him alone he wanders off by himself to find somehwere to nap. Justin gets really earnest and wants to take care of his drunk boy, but his fine motor coordination takes a real hit the more beer he drinks. So just imagine drunk schultzy sitting next to olli, who’s passed out on a couch, tucking his coat over him and pouting at tanger because he won’t stop laughing and ‘SHHHH YOU’LL WAKE HIM UP.”

That said, Olli will nap anywhere; drunk or not.

they’re total bros. like the kind of hockey players that are completely useless at everyday things like cooking and laundry because they never really had to grow up properly. They eat terrible food combinations because it’s all they can find in the pantry and spend a lot of their time drinking shitty beer with the other rookies. a lot of their affection is bro affection- headlocks, noogies, ass slaps, etc.

They’re also weirdly wholesome together compared to some of the other guys and just enjoy holding hands, and watching shitty tv together, and napping before games curled up together, and play scrabble to help work on Olli’s english, and have 2am dates at denny’s where they eat pancakes and play footsie under the table.

[jinlian]

Anyway how about Victor and Yuuri just being the SAPPIEST GOOFBALLS when tipsy. (Not drunk, we all know how that ends) they're both just like spewing positivity about the other to whoever will listen and it gets progressively sappier until everyone's dying bc like oh my god what dorks

❤️ LITERALLY ALWAYS. they’re both affectionate on a normal day so somewhere between holding hands and stripping naked they just…. give running commentaries of their trains of thought

yuuri leans his head against victor’s shoulder and starts giggling and nuzzling him. victor starts rubbing their noses together and trying to compose haikus in japanese about yuuri, which makes yuuri laugh, because oh my god vitya your japanese is not good enough for this and your poetry is  terrible and victor goes “i’ll show you terrible!!!!” and starts composing long-winded purple prose stanzas about the sparkle in yuuri’s eyes in english. yuuri’s red-faced and grinning and holding victor’s hands, and “you’re ridiculous, i love you so much”

they both get tipsy at their rehearsal dinner and play footsie under the table

yuuri starts very seriously describing to chris how victor changed his life, no listen, even before stammi vicino, listen chris, victor made him believe, he was beautiful okay, and his eyes are very blue but most importantly victor has always believed in yuuri even when yuuri doesn’t believe in himself and no chris i’m serious i would NOT be the same person, listen

victor crosses the room and stands in front of yuuri and gets on his knees

takes yuuri’s hands

very solemnly announces: “yuuri i’m very gay”

yuuri: this is such a coincidence……,…….,,,,, me too….. what if… we got married??????/

victor, fake swooning: YUURI do you MEAN IT???

yuuri: yes i love you… your eyes are so blue i wanna marry you right now

[tachinanabananase]

Ooohh how about haru being possessive of makoto while they're hanging out with friends because kisumi is there being clingy with makoto (if you're comfortable with it)

Jealous Haru is ALWAYS my pleasure to write. Thanks for the prompt! I’m going to take the liberty of making this pre-confessions because I think it’s way cute when Haru pretends Makoto is his bf to ward off other predators. Hope you like it!

Rating: T (for brief adult topics)

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Tokyo was the last place Haru thought he would ever have to deal with this. 

In fact, one of the best benefits of moving there (aside from having Makoto’s attention entirely on him a majority of the time), was the fact that the very person he wanted as far from possible from his best friend would not be there. He hadn’t ever even taken into account that someone like Shigino Kisumi would also want to attend the same university that Makoto had chosen to go to, and which Haru had loyally chose as well. 

His worst nightmare had manifested into this reality a week into their first semester at school, when Makoto had, to Haru’s displeasure, excitedly bragged about running into on campus the very headache of a pink-haired man that Haru now saw at least twice a week. Unwillingly. It was Makoto’s idea to start having “Iwatobi Reunions” to ward away the homesickness, to which Haru had insistently reminded him that without Rei and Nagisa and with the inclusion of someone they hadn’t hung out with since middle school for christ’s sake it didn’t really count as any sort of reunion. Makoto, bless his poor, unnecessarily friendly soul, disagreed. 

And that’s how Haru ends up sitting across from his best friend at a ramen shop, glaring at the long, playful arm that belongs to Kisumi wrapped around his broad shoulders. He huffs, shrinking even further back into the booth and tightening his crossed arms over his chest as he half-listens to Kisumi tell another story about his younger brother. 

“I can’t make this up, Makoto. He seriously asked if you and I would get married!” He laughs a little too loudly for Haru’s comfort, drawing the attention of several other tables to them. “I said, ‘Hayato, what makes you say that?’ and he goes- he says, ‘So Coach and brother can teach me all the time!’” He leans into Makoto, pressing a hand into the chuckling brunet’s chest as he howls, “I couldn’t stop laughing, it was too cute.”

Makoto grins good-naturedly, but can’t quite hide his concern for Haru’s disposition as he glances in the raven’s direction. “I can’t believe he really wants me around that bad,” he shakes his head in disbelief. He looks at Haru and grins, “Maybe I’m in the right Major after all.” 

Haru hums his stubborn agreement, but only because he knows it will make Makoto feel better and not because it will validate Kisumi’s entirely un-funny story.  

Kisumi gives Haru a sly look, grinning that sneaky fox smile that he has whenever he’s up to no good, and by that he means when Kisumi’s doing anything that he knows will piss him off. “Hope you wouldn’t mind standing up at the wedding, Haru. Probably safe to say you’ll be Makoto’s best man.”

Stubbornness taking full reign, Haru can do nothing to hold back the annoyed comeback, “He can’t say yes if he’s already dating someone else!” 

Suddenly the crowded restaurant feels a lot quieter than it did a second ago, and the heaters keeping away the winter chill must have doubled their output because Haru feels hot. In the embarrassed way, specifically.

“H-haru,” Makoto half-laughs, but is giving him that raised eyebrow that reads What the heck are you talking about?

Kisumi’s brows raise in surprise as well, but his mischievous smirk remains as he coos, “Ooh, so Makoto is dating someone then? Who? You have to tell now that Haru gave it away!” He leans forward eagerly, looking between the two best friends for who will cave first. 

“Uh- I… Haru, why don’t you tell him. Since, um, you know…?” Makoto tries to lie, really tries his best but it’s beyond unconvincing. 

Kisumi’s attention is now fully on Haru, determined enough that he doesn’t notice the helpless shrug Makoto gives him along with his panicked do something! expression.  

“Makoto and I are dating,” Haru says it like it’s the most natural fact of life. Like it’s something he’s been saying for months now. Like it’s the God’s honest truth. 

Kisumi jolts out of his seat and slams his fists onto the table, rattling the dishwear on it and giggling delightedly, “I knew it! I knew it would happen the moment you two left Iwatobi!”

“Haru and- US? You- ME? Wait, WHAT-?” Makoto shrieks through gritted teeth, frantically glancing between the two other boys who are locked in a challenging staredown that suggests there’s a bit more than just the shock settling between them. Kisumi’s eyes scream his doubt as he begins to drill Haru with questions, ignoring Makoto’s confused and faint whining.

“How long?”

“A month and a half.”

“Who asked who?”

“Makoto confessed first.”

Makoto shrieks dismally again at that, his face a shade of red that almost has Haru concerned. “I did??” Kisumi continues his onslaught mercilessly though, ignoring Makoto’s embarrassment in favor of asking a question that leaves the brunet groaning with shame and slamming his forehead into the table with defeat.

“So have you done it yet?” 

Kisumi’s challenging gaze is infuriating, to say the least, but Haru knows just how to piss him off back. 

“I probably shouldn’t say, but I think you can guess why we were late to dinner tonight.”

Haru takes Makoto’s silence as his sign of surrender, his face thoroughly buried in his hands and the only visible skin of his neck terribly flushed. Kisumi sits back finally, apparently showing his surrender as well, and shrugs nonchalantly, “Huh. Well I’ll be damned.”

Haru just smirks the tiniest of smirks in reply. Check mate. 

“Well, sorry for separating the lovely couple,” Kisumi gestures towards the empty seat besides Haru. “Hopefully I didn’t break up any thrilling games of footsie.”

“Don’t worry,” Haru shrugs back, “we’ve been doing it this whole time anyway. Easier when you’re across from each other.”

Makoto shows his despair with a weak kick under the table to Haru’s shin, which Haru catches with his own feet and locks him in place.

“Haarruuuu,” Makoto moans through his hands, shaking his head in dismay. “Y-you didn’t have to go that far.”

Haru assumes Makoto means that regarding his lie, but insists flatly, “He asked.”

“TMI is a thing. Am I the only one who thinks that?” He sighs, finally lifting his head from hiding. His cheeks are still a pretty shade of pink, enough that Haru takes pride in being the reason why they look that way. 

“No worries, Mako-chan,” Kisumi grins reassuringly, then gives Haru a much less soft look, “I would have found out eventually. I just wish you all had told me sooner! I wouldn’t have interrupted so many of your dates then.”

Haru interjects, “It is pretty rude.”

“Hey, be nice,” Makoto barks in that Mom way that doesn’t actually hurt anyone’s feelings. 

“Sorry, honey,” the name slides off Haru’s tongue easier than he expects. He intended for it just to annoy Kisumi, but he actually enjoys the way it makes his fake boyfriend stammer and glance away, fidgeting with the hem of his shirt to hide his flustered reaction. 

“I-it’s okay,” he concedes, and Haru has a feeling that means he has Makoto on his side with this lie now. 

The strawberry blonde annoyance seems to drop the subject after that, apparently satisfied enough with the investigation, and continues to talk about nothing in the kind of way that makes Haru wonder if he just likes hearing the sound of his own voice. After a few minutes and now close to finishing their meals, Haru notices Makoto still looks slightly rattled and has the sense to feel a little guilty about it. He really did put him in an awkward situation, mostly due to Haru’s own selfish fantasies, so he tries to think of a way to make it up to him. That idea’s thrown away though as Haru notices the way Makoto’s fingers anxiously tap on the table before him, even though it looks like he’s fully listening to the guy next to him, and gets a better one instead. One that will also drive Kisumi up a wall too. 

The brunet makes no move away when Haru’s fingers dance against his for only a moment before sliding into his palm. In fact, he takes it rather gracefully when he clasps Haru’s smaller hand as if this was a common occurrence. The only thing that gives him away is the side glance that he shoots Haru a second later, his furrowed brow not angry, but certainly intrigued by something. Kisumi, on the other hand, stutters noticeably in his sentence and glares at the interlocked hands for only a moment before continuing on, his smile a little less pleasant now. 

The rest of dinner goes by without any comparable disturbances, and before Haru realizes it (he sort of lost track of time once he realized he and Makoto were actually playing footsie under the table) Kisumi is excusing himself, thanking them for having him at dinner. 

“You guys have to promise not to bail on me all the time now that you’re dating,” he teases, and Makoto actually laughs while Haru just stares. Unamused. 

“We’ll always make time for you, Kisumi! It’s nice to see a familiar face every now and then,” Makoto’s grin is almost as warm as his thumb that brushes over the top of Haru’s hand soothingly. 

“Ah, I think you have a pretty familiar one with you already,” this time, the sentiment sounds more genuine as Kisumi nods to their connected hands. Makoto looks down with a faint smile on his lips, then glances up at Haru with a gaze that stops the raven’s heart momentarily. 

“Yeah, I do,” he agrees, but his eyes stay on Haru’s the whole time. 

Kisumi leaves with a final goodbye after that, and Haru suddenly realizes that if he doesn’t move his hand away soon, he’s going to look pretty suspicious and Makoto’s going to have even more questions about his stunt then. He starts to slide his hand away as inconspicuously as he can, eyes locked on the empty ramen bowl in front of him to avoid any more gut-churning looks from his friend, but the hand around his only tightens and holds his in place steadily. 

His head shoots up, unable to stop the hopeful glint in his own eyes as he meets Makoto’s. The brunet smiles at him, warm and bright and perfect as usual, but the feeling it gives Haru in the pit of his stomach is something new, and something that he hopes to feel more often. 

“It’s kind of nice like this, isn’t it?” Makoto says softly, his other hand joining the ones already on the table, cradling Haru’s gently as if it’ll break in his grasp. “I… think I could get used to this. If we have to pretend, you know,” he shrugs noncommittally, but Haru can read his tone better than anyone else. 

He can only hear Makoto above the pounding of his own heart in his ears, but that doesn’t stop him at all. Nothing could stop him at this point, not even a sneaky, pink-haired intruder. 

“Yeah, it is nice,” Haru murmurs only for Makoto to hear, and squeezes his hand just a little tighter into his friend’s.

He’d have to remember to grudgingly thank Kisumi for this later.