Mamoru Aki

Well~! Aren't you a charmer~. I can most certainly say the same for you, hon~. More cat-like head nuzzles from Kira onto Reo's shoulder.

And I fully expect you to call me out if I'm not giving you all my energy~. And I'll PERSONALLY buy you a drink if I don't give you 100%.

And if you need to check in with your mom, you can use my phone, if you'd like. No pressure, of course. I just wanna make sure you don't get into trouble cuz of li'l old me.

- @kira-hitomi

Aaww, Kii-chan~ Thank you! Reo seemed to be trembling slightly, like he was holding back from squealing. He was weak against cute things, after all.

Ooh, don't tempt me, silly. With that kind of deal, I will absolutely hold you to the highest standard~ Good luck trying to keep up ♪

Eh? Oh, no need! I don't mind getting into a little trouble anyway. I always find a way to do what I want, even if I'm technically grounded~ Plus, I think she'd just be happy to see me alive. I- I mean, not like that, but- you know what I mean!

Maybe.

And I'll most certainly do my best to keep up~. After all, I have to maintain that kinda energy on stage, after all~.

I will, promise~ It's not your fault if I do get in trouble though. Like I said, I'll find a way to get out of it~ Reo wraps an arm around Kira's shoulder, holding him a little closer. He was a little worried about getting closer as well, but since he hadn't been alone to dwell on it, he was still very excited to be "friendly" with someone like Kira.

And I know it won't be my fault if you get in trouble, but I'd still feel bad. And you know me, if I can help, I'm gonna try~. Kira's cheeks flushed a bit more at the contact of Reo's arm on his shoulder, but he didn't really think about it. This was just playful. They wouldn't have a chance to get hurt again.

Reo noticed Kira had gone quiet, tilting his head slightly. He tried to sit with the silence, but eventually spoke up. Kii-chan? You okay?

Reo stayed quiet, although it was super difficult for him. He could only hope he was coming off as chill and confident, even if he was feeling super awkward and nervous on the inside. He couldn't really pinpoint why, but he didn't care enough to dive deeper into that thought. Instead he simply let himself watch the others do their thing.

The next morning rolls around, with Kira's phone alarm going off. With a little groan, he turns it off, before turning to Reo with their usual smile slipping onto their face.

Hey, hey, hon~. It's time to wake up if we're gonna make it to my rehearsal on time~. I can get you some coffee if needed, but I'd need to get up first~.

@kira-hitomi

Urgh..

Reo wakes up slowly, refusing to open his eyes. He shakes his head, covering his face with his arm.

Noo.. gah, too bright.. head hurts..

...Rehearsal? Oh shit, he was supposed to watch Kira today!

..'kay, fine, fine, I'm up, I'm up.. what time is it, anyway?

Kira lightly chuckles, idly fluffing their messy hair as they blink a bit of sleep from their eyes.

Um.. aha.. would you make me some coffee, please? I already have some meds in my bag, I just need something to take them with. Thank you~

Reo leans over and looks through his bag, grabbing a small pocket mirror. He opens it up, almost immediately shutting it afterwards in shock. Holy shit! I look terrible, pfft- oh my God-

And you got it, hon~. Do you like anything in your coffee? Cream? Sugar? I have, like, five different types of creamer if you want it. Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, almond, and caramel, if I remember correctly.

..Vanilla creamer, please. Do I look like someone who takes my coffee black? Hehe, just teasing, of course~ And thank you, but I'm alright here. I'm used to being hunched over this little mirror, and I also don't want to hog your own bathroom, you know? Okayy.. where the hell are my makeup wipes..

Aww, I'm just so special~ Thanks again, Kira, you're so nice~ Reo starts wiping off his makeup from last night, beginning his routine after he was done. He mumbles to himself during the process, sometimes humming or singing a song to fill the silence.

And of course, hon~. I'll keep saying it, you're my favorite person~. I want to help where I can~. He finishes making the coffees, bringing the mugs over to the living room with their usual playful smile. And there you go~. One cup of coffee with vanilla creamer, just for you~.

But, maybe it would be easier to convince Shin first, and then have him convince Aki.. who wouldn't want to listen to their partner, hmm?

Hehe, you're too cute, Kira. Reo takes a small sip of the coffee. Mm~ Absolutely perfect.

Hmm.. well, if you have an idea for the rest, go put that on first. And maybe you could model that tank top and some other tops for me so I can see what looks best~ Only if you want to, of course.

And I'm glad you like it~. I'll be sure to make coffee for ya whenever you come over again~.

I don't know why I didn't think that! And I'd never say no to a fashion show, hon~! Just give me one second! Kira quickly scurries off towards his room, and some general noise and muttering could be heard before they came back, dressed in a pair of black jeans, a dark purple tank top, a dark hot pink cropped jacket, and black leather boots.

Reo nods, fixing his eye makeup while Kira was away. Once she came back, Reo looked at them with wide eyes and nearly squealed.

You're so cool, Kira! The colors really go well together, and I like the silhouette it gives you! You look so- like- I would totally scream right now but I think my head would probably explode! Just pretend, okay?!

Kira faintly flushes at Reo's compliments, tilting her head to the side with a bashful smile on her face.

Reo squeezed Kira back, much harder than Kira had squeezed him, but not enough to hurt. Mhm, you're so welcome, cutie! I'll be out here if you need anything. I mean, it's your apartment so it's not like I got anything you don't already have, but- still!

I'll be sure to ask, hon~. Just give me a minute, and then we'll be ready to head out~. She calls behind her as they disappear from sight, starting on her makeup. A few minutes later, however, some quiet complaints could be heard as Kira returns with his eyeliner and a faint pout.

A-Ah! Oh, sure, I can try and help. Don't you pout, I'm here to save you~ Sit, sit.. okay, somewhat smoky look, huh? Hmm..

Reo leans in, attempting to get the eyeliner right. He bit the inside of his lip, having to go back a couple of times. Gaah.. hold on..

Reo put his hand on Kira's chest, pushing her down on the couch and straddling her. There we go~ Much better angle. Now, let's try this again, shall we?

Reo carefully drew on Kira's eyeliner with a smile, grabbing his mirror and opening it up to show them the result. Ta-da~ So, how did I do, hm? You can be honest~

You did amazing, hon~! I love it! Although, I have to ask, was getting a better angle the only reason you have us positioned like this~? Or do you like being this close to me~?

I, um- yes, it was! My hand was just a bit shaky and in a weird position, that's all..~

He only seemed to get more flustered as Kira brushed his hair out of his face. He was absolutely not a good liar when it came to things like this, even if he enjoyed being a little hard to get.

..Yeah, yeah, alright.. do you want me to do your eyeshadow as well? Or are you good for now?

Got it, got it~. I believe you, hon~. He murmured, a playful and teasing smile on his face. This was all too cute!

Reo cleared his throat and continued, not realizing he had started to hold his breath. His racing thoughts made it hard for him to concentrate, but once he was finally done, he hid everything under a layer of confidence.

All done~! You look so nice. Here, look at yourself again, make sure I did everything right~ Ooh, you should totally let me do my routine on you someday! You'd look stupid cute with a little eye droop~

You never cease to amaze me, hon~. I absolutely love what you've done~. I'm gonna make all the guys jealous with this, and bringing you with me~.

They gave Reo a playful wink, before carefully moving out from under him and standing to his full height.

Oh shit- um, yeah, I'm good, I think. Reo cleaned up quickly, throwing all his makeup into his bag. He grabbed his jacket and put it on, standing up as well. I just don't know where my sunglasses went.. oh well, doesn't matter.

Did- did you say motorcycle rides? Oh, dude, that's sick! I don't mind them at all~ Let's go!

They were in your bag last I saw them. But, I wouldn't put them on while on the bike. Don't want you to lose them, hon~. They started out to the parking lot of his apartment, his keys still spinning on his finger.

I didn't realize you had one of those, that's really cool! Honestly, I should've expected it.. and I'll hold on, I promise! I won't blow away that easily, hehe~ Oh, before we go.. does my makeup look okay? Just wanna make sure it's not smudged or anything.. and that my septum isn't crooked, you know?

I know you won't, but I don't wanna lose my favorite person~. And one second. . . He leans in a bit close to Reo, examining his makeup and septum closely. They gave him a little smile, shaking their head faintly. No, everything is good and straight. No smudges or crooked septums, I promise~.

Ah, thank you! My hair's already a little messed up anyway, so I don't mind it all that much. I have everything I could ever need in my bag anyway~ I swear, I need to clean it out someday..

And fair enough~. Now, just hold on, hon~. With a rev of the engine, the duo are off, heading towards the rehearsal location, which. . .

A few minutes later. . .

Was an abandoned building. It held up surprisingly well, but probably wasn't the place that was expected. Kira locks up the bike and slides her helmet off, gesturing for Reo to follow.

I'm coming, I promise! I'm glad Aki can't yell at you, otherwise I'd have to do something about that~ Hehe. Don't worry, I wouldn't have dome anything too bad ♪

..Though, do you ever get a bit nervous performing here?

I appreciate that, hon~. But, just be careful with Aki, even if you don't do something. He's always a bit grumpy.

Ah.. I see how that wouldn't make you nervous, then. Kinda like how I used to be scared of going to clubs, but now that I'm used to it, they don't make me nervous anymore. I can see how it's nice, too~

And I get that sentiment. I used to be nervous about places like this, but mainly because I was worried they'd ruin my outfits. But now, I'm quite content with them~. That, and the echo is amazing here~!

You're not late, Kira. I don't know to take that as a miracle or a curse. But no matter. He glanced over to Reo, raising an eyebrow.

Reo waves rather enthusiastically. Hi hi! I'm Morikawa Reo, but please, just call me Reo. Formalities are not my thing.. It's nice to finally meet you in person, Aki! Don't worry, I won't disrupt your precious rehearsal... very much.. I'm just here to hang out~ Ooh, your hair is a very nice color, now that I can finally look at it!

Ah.. oh..! Kira didn't tell me that at all~ I'll be quiet, I promise. Just pretend I'm part of the audience, yeah? I'm sure the others will show up soon.. I wouldn't be surprised if they got lost in here or something.

Hey, guys! Sorry I'm late! Wanted to make sure I had everything we needed! Oh, and Kira, I made sure to bring your bass, with all the strings fixed and reattached!

Kira nodded in thanks as he took one of the cases from the white-haired individual, before his attention turned to Reo.

Hey. I was about to ask what the noise I heard was, but I'm not surprised it was Shin.

Takeshi turned his attention to Reo, his brows furrowing slightly.

But yes! Any day is fun when you're with me~ You must be Takeshi, huh? Kira's description was spot on~ It's a cool look, I must say!

It's okay, I promise! And, ah- thank you for the.. cushion, Shin! I really appreciate it! And feel free to kick me off of it if any of you need to sit~ I'm very used to standing from hours of DJing and clubbing and whatnot~

And you should be fine with the cushion for a while, so don't worry too much, okay~? We'll be sure to let you know if we need it though, okay~? With that, Kira pulls his bass out of its case, adjusting it as Takeshi sets up his drum kit. Once everything is set up and tuning checks have been done, they start to play.

As it starts, Reo winces a little due to his headache but listens intently anyway. Though this type of music wasn't something he listened to often, he could absolutely vibe with it, especially since Kira seemed to be enjoying themselves so much. Seeing him in his element.. he hadn't realized his heart started to race. Once the song was over, Reo grinned.

Beautiful, beautiful!~ Wow, I could almost feel the guitar in my soul~ That and the intense sound of the drums and Aki's vocals.. though, Kii-chan never told me he also sung~ It was a pleasant surprise for sure..

Reo was totally trying not to fawn over them yet..

The next morning rolls around, with Kira's phone alarm going off. With a little groan, he turns it off, before turning to Reo with their usual smile slipping onto their face.

Hey, hey, hon~. It's time to wake up if we're gonna make it to my rehearsal on time~. I can get you some coffee if needed, but I'd need to get up first~.

@kira-hitomi

Urgh..

Reo wakes up slowly, refusing to open his eyes. He shakes his head, covering his face with his arm.

Noo.. gah, too bright.. head hurts..

...Rehearsal? Oh shit, he was supposed to watch Kira today!

..'kay, fine, fine, I'm up, I'm up.. what time is it, anyway?

Kira lightly chuckles, idly fluffing their messy hair as they blink a bit of sleep from their eyes.

Um.. aha.. would you make me some coffee, please? I already have some meds in my bag, I just need something to take them with. Thank you~

Reo leans over and looks through his bag, grabbing a small pocket mirror. He opens it up, almost immediately shutting it afterwards in shock. Holy shit! I look terrible, pfft- oh my God-

And you got it, hon~. Do you like anything in your coffee? Cream? Sugar? I have, like, five different types of creamer if you want it. Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, almond, and caramel, if I remember correctly.

..Vanilla creamer, please. Do I look like someone who takes my coffee black? Hehe, just teasing, of course~ And thank you, but I'm alright here. I'm used to being hunched over this little mirror, and I also don't want to hog your own bathroom, you know? Okayy.. where the hell are my makeup wipes..

Aww, I'm just so special~ Thanks again, Kira, you're so nice~ Reo starts wiping off his makeup from last night, beginning his routine after he was done. He mumbles to himself during the process, sometimes humming or singing a song to fill the silence.

And of course, hon~. I'll keep saying it, you're my favorite person~. I want to help where I can~. He finishes making the coffees, bringing the mugs over to the living room with their usual playful smile. And there you go~. One cup of coffee with vanilla creamer, just for you~.

But, maybe it would be easier to convince Shin first, and then have him convince Aki.. who wouldn't want to listen to their partner, hmm?

Hehe, you're too cute, Kira. Reo takes a small sip of the coffee. Mm~ Absolutely perfect.

Hmm.. well, if you have an idea for the rest, go put that on first. And maybe you could model that tank top and some other tops for me so I can see what looks best~ Only if you want to, of course.

And I'm glad you like it~. I'll be sure to make coffee for ya whenever you come over again~.

I don't know why I didn't think that! And I'd never say no to a fashion show, hon~! Just give me one second! Kira quickly scurries off towards his room, and some general noise and muttering could be heard before they came back, dressed in a pair of black jeans, a dark purple tank top, a dark hot pink cropped jacket, and black leather boots.

Reo nods, fixing his eye makeup while Kira was away. Once she came back, Reo looked at them with wide eyes and nearly squealed.

You're so cool, Kira! The colors really go well together, and I like the silhouette it gives you! You look so- like- I would totally scream right now but I think my head would probably explode! Just pretend, okay?!

Kira faintly flushes at Reo's compliments, tilting her head to the side with a bashful smile on her face.

Reo squeezed Kira back, much harder than Kira had squeezed him, but not enough to hurt. Mhm, you're so welcome, cutie! I'll be out here if you need anything. I mean, it's your apartment so it's not like I got anything you don't already have, but- still!

I'll be sure to ask, hon~. Just give me a minute, and then we'll be ready to head out~. She calls behind her as they disappear from sight, starting on her makeup. A few minutes later, however, some quiet complaints could be heard as Kira returns with his eyeliner and a faint pout.

A-Ah! Oh, sure, I can try and help. Don't you pout, I'm here to save you~ Sit, sit.. okay, somewhat smoky look, huh? Hmm..

Reo leans in, attempting to get the eyeliner right. He bit the inside of his lip, having to go back a couple of times. Gaah.. hold on..

Reo put his hand on Kira's chest, pushing her down on the couch and straddling her. There we go~ Much better angle. Now, let's try this again, shall we?

Reo carefully drew on Kira's eyeliner with a smile, grabbing his mirror and opening it up to show them the result. Ta-da~ So, how did I do, hm? You can be honest~

You did amazing, hon~! I love it! Although, I have to ask, was getting a better angle the only reason you have us positioned like this~? Or do you like being this close to me~?

I, um- yes, it was! My hand was just a bit shaky and in a weird position, that's all..~

He only seemed to get more flustered as Kira brushed his hair out of his face. He was absolutely not a good liar when it came to things like this, even if he enjoyed being a little hard to get.

..Yeah, yeah, alright.. do you want me to do your eyeshadow as well? Or are you good for now?

Got it, got it~. I believe you, hon~. He murmured, a playful and teasing smile on his face. This was all too cute!

Reo cleared his throat and continued, not realizing he had started to hold his breath. His racing thoughts made it hard for him to concentrate, but once he was finally done, he hid everything under a layer of confidence.

All done~! You look so nice. Here, look at yourself again, make sure I did everything right~ Ooh, you should totally let me do my routine on you someday! You'd look stupid cute with a little eye droop~

You never cease to amaze me, hon~. I absolutely love what you've done~. I'm gonna make all the guys jealous with this, and bringing you with me~.

They gave Reo a playful wink, before carefully moving out from under him and standing to his full height.

Oh shit- um, yeah, I'm good, I think. Reo cleaned up quickly, throwing all his makeup into his bag. He grabbed his jacket and put it on, standing up as well. I just don't know where my sunglasses went.. oh well, doesn't matter.

Did- did you say motorcycle rides? Oh, dude, that's sick! I don't mind them at all~ Let's go!

They were in your bag last I saw them. But, I wouldn't put them on while on the bike. Don't want you to lose them, hon~. They started out to the parking lot of his apartment, his keys still spinning on his finger.

I didn't realize you had one of those, that's really cool! Honestly, I should've expected it.. and I'll hold on, I promise! I won't blow away that easily, hehe~ Oh, before we go.. does my makeup look okay? Just wanna make sure it's not smudged or anything.. and that my septum isn't crooked, you know?

I know you won't, but I don't wanna lose my favorite person~. And one second. . . He leans in a bit close to Reo, examining his makeup and septum closely. They gave him a little smile, shaking their head faintly. No, everything is good and straight. No smudges or crooked septums, I promise~.

Ah, thank you! My hair's already a little messed up anyway, so I don't mind it all that much. I have everything I could ever need in my bag anyway~ I swear, I need to clean it out someday..

And fair enough~. Now, just hold on, hon~. With a rev of the engine, the duo are off, heading towards the rehearsal location, which. . .

A few minutes later. . .

Was an abandoned building. It held up surprisingly well, but probably wasn't the place that was expected. Kira locks up the bike and slides her helmet off, gesturing for Reo to follow.

I'm coming, I promise! I'm glad Aki can't yell at you, otherwise I'd have to do something about that~ Hehe. Don't worry, I wouldn't have dome anything too bad ♪

..Though, do you ever get a bit nervous performing here?

I appreciate that, hon~. But, just be careful with Aki, even if you don't do something. He's always a bit grumpy.

Ah.. I see how that wouldn't make you nervous, then. Kinda like how I used to be scared of going to clubs, but now that I'm used to it, they don't make me nervous anymore. I can see how it's nice, too~

And I get that sentiment. I used to be nervous about places like this, but mainly because I was worried they'd ruin my outfits. But now, I'm quite content with them~. That, and the echo is amazing here~!

You're not late, Kira. I don't know to take that as a miracle or a curse. But no matter. He glanced over to Reo, raising an eyebrow.

Reo waves rather enthusiastically. Hi hi! I'm Morikawa Reo, but please, just call me Reo. Formalities are not my thing.. It's nice to finally meet you in person, Aki! Don't worry, I won't disrupt your precious rehearsal... very much.. I'm just here to hang out~ Ooh, your hair is a very nice color, now that I can finally look at it!

Ah.. oh..! Kira didn't tell me that at all~ I'll be quiet, I promise. Just pretend I'm part of the audience, yeah? I'm sure the others will show up soon.. I wouldn't be surprised if they got lost in here or something.

Hey, guys! Sorry I'm late! Wanted to make sure I had everything we needed! Oh, and Kira, I made sure to bring your bass, with all the strings fixed and reattached!

Kira nodded in thanks as he took one of the cases from the white-haired individual, before his attention turned to Reo.

Hey. I was about to ask what the noise I heard was, but I'm not surprised it was Shin.

Takeshi turned his attention to Reo, his brows furrowing slightly.

But yes! Any day is fun when you're with me~ You must be Takeshi, huh? Kira's description was spot on~ It's a cool look, I must say!

The next morning rolls around, with Kira's phone alarm going off. With a little groan, he turns it off, before turning to Reo with their usual smile slipping onto their face.

Hey, hey, hon~. It's time to wake up if we're gonna make it to my rehearsal on time~. I can get you some coffee if needed, but I'd need to get up first~.

@kira-hitomi

Urgh..

Reo wakes up slowly, refusing to open his eyes. He shakes his head, covering his face with his arm.

Noo.. gah, too bright.. head hurts..

...Rehearsal? Oh shit, he was supposed to watch Kira today!

..'kay, fine, fine, I'm up, I'm up.. what time is it, anyway?

Kira lightly chuckles, idly fluffing their messy hair as they blink a bit of sleep from their eyes.

Um.. aha.. would you make me some coffee, please? I already have some meds in my bag, I just need something to take them with. Thank you~

Reo leans over and looks through his bag, grabbing a small pocket mirror. He opens it up, almost immediately shutting it afterwards in shock. Holy shit! I look terrible, pfft- oh my God-

And you got it, hon~. Do you like anything in your coffee? Cream? Sugar? I have, like, five different types of creamer if you want it. Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, almond, and caramel, if I remember correctly.

..Vanilla creamer, please. Do I look like someone who takes my coffee black? Hehe, just teasing, of course~ And thank you, but I'm alright here. I'm used to being hunched over this little mirror, and I also don't want to hog your own bathroom, you know? Okayy.. where the hell are my makeup wipes..

Aww, I'm just so special~ Thanks again, Kira, you're so nice~ Reo starts wiping off his makeup from last night, beginning his routine after he was done. He mumbles to himself during the process, sometimes humming or singing a song to fill the silence.

And of course, hon~. I'll keep saying it, you're my favorite person~. I want to help where I can~. He finishes making the coffees, bringing the mugs over to the living room with their usual playful smile. And there you go~. One cup of coffee with vanilla creamer, just for you~.

But, maybe it would be easier to convince Shin first, and then have him convince Aki.. who wouldn't want to listen to their partner, hmm?

Hehe, you're too cute, Kira. Reo takes a small sip of the coffee. Mm~ Absolutely perfect.

Hmm.. well, if you have an idea for the rest, go put that on first. And maybe you could model that tank top and some other tops for me so I can see what looks best~ Only if you want to, of course.

And I'm glad you like it~. I'll be sure to make coffee for ya whenever you come over again~.

I don't know why I didn't think that! And I'd never say no to a fashion show, hon~! Just give me one second! Kira quickly scurries off towards his room, and some general noise and muttering could be heard before they came back, dressed in a pair of black jeans, a dark purple tank top, a dark hot pink cropped jacket, and black leather boots.

Reo nods, fixing his eye makeup while Kira was away. Once she came back, Reo looked at them with wide eyes and nearly squealed.

You're so cool, Kira! The colors really go well together, and I like the silhouette it gives you! You look so- like- I would totally scream right now but I think my head would probably explode! Just pretend, okay?!

Kira faintly flushes at Reo's compliments, tilting her head to the side with a bashful smile on her face.

Reo squeezed Kira back, much harder than Kira had squeezed him, but not enough to hurt. Mhm, you're so welcome, cutie! I'll be out here if you need anything. I mean, it's your apartment so it's not like I got anything you don't already have, but- still!

I'll be sure to ask, hon~. Just give me a minute, and then we'll be ready to head out~. She calls behind her as they disappear from sight, starting on her makeup. A few minutes later, however, some quiet complaints could be heard as Kira returns with his eyeliner and a faint pout.

A-Ah! Oh, sure, I can try and help. Don't you pout, I'm here to save you~ Sit, sit.. okay, somewhat smoky look, huh? Hmm..

Reo leans in, attempting to get the eyeliner right. He bit the inside of his lip, having to go back a couple of times. Gaah.. hold on..

Reo put his hand on Kira's chest, pushing her down on the couch and straddling her. There we go~ Much better angle. Now, let's try this again, shall we?

Reo carefully drew on Kira's eyeliner with a smile, grabbing his mirror and opening it up to show them the result. Ta-da~ So, how did I do, hm? You can be honest~

You did amazing, hon~! I love it! Although, I have to ask, was getting a better angle the only reason you have us positioned like this~? Or do you like being this close to me~?

I, um- yes, it was! My hand was just a bit shaky and in a weird position, that's all..~

He only seemed to get more flustered as Kira brushed his hair out of his face. He was absolutely not a good liar when it came to things like this, even if he enjoyed being a little hard to get.

..Yeah, yeah, alright.. do you want me to do your eyeshadow as well? Or are you good for now?

Got it, got it~. I believe you, hon~. He murmured, a playful and teasing smile on his face. This was all too cute!

Reo cleared his throat and continued, not realizing he had started to hold his breath. His racing thoughts made it hard for him to concentrate, but once he was finally done, he hid everything under a layer of confidence.

All done~! You look so nice. Here, look at yourself again, make sure I did everything right~ Ooh, you should totally let me do my routine on you someday! You'd look stupid cute with a little eye droop~

You never cease to amaze me, hon~. I absolutely love what you've done~. I'm gonna make all the guys jealous with this, and bringing you with me~.

They gave Reo a playful wink, before carefully moving out from under him and standing to his full height.

Oh shit- um, yeah, I'm good, I think. Reo cleaned up quickly, throwing all his makeup into his bag. He grabbed his jacket and put it on, standing up as well. I just don't know where my sunglasses went.. oh well, doesn't matter.

Did- did you say motorcycle rides? Oh, dude, that's sick! I don't mind them at all~ Let's go!

They were in your bag last I saw them. But, I wouldn't put them on while on the bike. Don't want you to lose them, hon~. They started out to the parking lot of his apartment, his keys still spinning on his finger.

I didn't realize you had one of those, that's really cool! Honestly, I should've expected it.. and I'll hold on, I promise! I won't blow away that easily, hehe~ Oh, before we go.. does my makeup look okay? Just wanna make sure it's not smudged or anything.. and that my septum isn't crooked, you know?

I know you won't, but I don't wanna lose my favorite person~. And one second. . . He leans in a bit close to Reo, examining his makeup and septum closely. They gave him a little smile, shaking their head faintly. No, everything is good and straight. No smudges or crooked septums, I promise~.

Ah, thank you! My hair's already a little messed up anyway, so I don't mind it all that much. I have everything I could ever need in my bag anyway~ I swear, I need to clean it out someday..

And fair enough~. Now, just hold on, hon~. With a rev of the engine, the duo are off, heading towards the rehearsal location, which. . .

A few minutes later. . .

Was an abandoned building. It held up surprisingly well, but probably wasn't the place that was expected. Kira locks up the bike and slides her helmet off, gesturing for Reo to follow.

I'm coming, I promise! I'm glad Aki can't yell at you, otherwise I'd have to do something about that~ Hehe. Don't worry, I wouldn't have dome anything too bad ♪

..Though, do you ever get a bit nervous performing here?

I appreciate that, hon~. But, just be careful with Aki, even if you don't do something. He's always a bit grumpy.

Ah.. I see how that wouldn't make you nervous, then. Kinda like how I used to be scared of going to clubs, but now that I'm used to it, they don't make me nervous anymore. I can see how it's nice, too~

And I get that sentiment. I used to be nervous about places like this, but mainly because I was worried they'd ruin my outfits. But now, I'm quite content with them~. That, and the echo is amazing here~!

You're not late, Kira. I don't know to take that as a miracle or a curse. But no matter. He glanced over to Reo, raising an eyebrow.

Reo waves rather enthusiastically. Hi hi! I'm Morikawa Reo, but please, just call me Reo. Formalities are not my thing.. It's nice to finally meet you in person, Aki! Don't worry, I won't disrupt your precious rehearsal... very much.. I'm just here to hang out~ Ooh, your hair is a very nice color, now that I can finally look at it!

The next morning rolls around, with Kira's phone alarm going off. With a little groan, he turns it off, before turning to Reo with their usual smile slipping onto their face.

Hey, hey, hon~. It's time to wake up if we're gonna make it to my rehearsal on time~. I can get you some coffee if needed, but I'd need to get up first~.

@kira-hitomi

Urgh..

Reo wakes up slowly, refusing to open his eyes. He shakes his head, covering his face with his arm.

Noo.. gah, too bright.. head hurts..

...Rehearsal? Oh shit, he was supposed to watch Kira today!

..'kay, fine, fine, I'm up, I'm up.. what time is it, anyway?

Kira lightly chuckles, idly fluffing their messy hair as they blink a bit of sleep from their eyes.

Um.. aha.. would you make me some coffee, please? I already have some meds in my bag, I just need something to take them with. Thank you~

Reo leans over and looks through his bag, grabbing a small pocket mirror. He opens it up, almost immediately shutting it afterwards in shock. Holy shit! I look terrible, pfft- oh my God-

And you got it, hon~. Do you like anything in your coffee? Cream? Sugar? I have, like, five different types of creamer if you want it. Coconut, vanilla, chocolate, almond, and caramel, if I remember correctly.

..Vanilla creamer, please. Do I look like someone who takes my coffee black? Hehe, just teasing, of course~ And thank you, but I'm alright here. I'm used to being hunched over this little mirror, and I also don't want to hog your own bathroom, you know? Okayy.. where the hell are my makeup wipes..

Aww, I'm just so special~ Thanks again, Kira, you're so nice~ Reo starts wiping off his makeup from last night, beginning his routine after he was done. He mumbles to himself during the process, sometimes humming or singing a song to fill the silence.

And of course, hon~. I'll keep saying it, you're my favorite person~. I want to help where I can~. He finishes making the coffees, bringing the mugs over to the living room with their usual playful smile. And there you go~. One cup of coffee with vanilla creamer, just for you~.

But, maybe it would be easier to convince Shin first, and then have him convince Aki.. who wouldn't want to listen to their partner, hmm?

Hehe, you're too cute, Kira. Reo takes a small sip of the coffee. Mm~ Absolutely perfect.

Hmm.. well, if you have an idea for the rest, go put that on first. And maybe you could model that tank top and some other tops for me so I can see what looks best~ Only if you want to, of course.

And I'm glad you like it~. I'll be sure to make coffee for ya whenever you come over again~.

I don't know why I didn't think that! And I'd never say no to a fashion show, hon~! Just give me one second! Kira quickly scurries off towards his room, and some general noise and muttering could be heard before they came back, dressed in a pair of black jeans, a dark purple tank top, a dark hot pink cropped jacket, and black leather boots.

Reo nods, fixing his eye makeup while Kira was away. Once she came back, Reo looked at them with wide eyes and nearly squealed.

You're so cool, Kira! The colors really go well together, and I like the silhouette it gives you! You look so- like- I would totally scream right now but I think my head would probably explode! Just pretend, okay?!

Kira faintly flushes at Reo's compliments, tilting her head to the side with a bashful smile on her face.

Reo squeezed Kira back, much harder than Kira had squeezed him, but not enough to hurt. Mhm, you're so welcome, cutie! I'll be out here if you need anything. I mean, it's your apartment so it's not like I got anything you don't already have, but- still!

I'll be sure to ask, hon~. Just give me a minute, and then we'll be ready to head out~. She calls behind her as they disappear from sight, starting on her makeup. A few minutes later, however, some quiet complaints could be heard as Kira returns with his eyeliner and a faint pout.

A-Ah! Oh, sure, I can try and help. Don't you pout, I'm here to save you~ Sit, sit.. okay, somewhat smoky look, huh? Hmm..

Reo leans in, attempting to get the eyeliner right. He bit the inside of his lip, having to go back a couple of times. Gaah.. hold on..

Reo put his hand on Kira's chest, pushing her down on the couch and straddling her. There we go~ Much better angle. Now, let's try this again, shall we?

Reo carefully drew on Kira's eyeliner with a smile, grabbing his mirror and opening it up to show them the result. Ta-da~ So, how did I do, hm? You can be honest~

You did amazing, hon~! I love it! Although, I have to ask, was getting a better angle the only reason you have us positioned like this~? Or do you like being this close to me~?

I, um- yes, it was! My hand was just a bit shaky and in a weird position, that's all..~

He only seemed to get more flustered as Kira brushed his hair out of his face. He was absolutely not a good liar when it came to things like this, even if he enjoyed being a little hard to get.

..Yeah, yeah, alright.. do you want me to do your eyeshadow as well? Or are you good for now?

Got it, got it~. I believe you, hon~. He murmured, a playful and teasing smile on his face. This was all too cute!

Reo cleared his throat and continued, not realizing he had started to hold his breath. His racing thoughts made it hard for him to concentrate, but once he was finally done, he hid everything under a layer of confidence.

All done~! You look so nice. Here, look at yourself again, make sure I did everything right~ Ooh, you should totally let me do my routine on you someday! You'd look stupid cute with a little eye droop~

You never cease to amaze me, hon~. I absolutely love what you've done~. I'm gonna make all the guys jealous with this, and bringing you with me~.

They gave Reo a playful wink, before carefully moving out from under him and standing to his full height.

Oh shit- um, yeah, I'm good, I think. Reo cleaned up quickly, throwing all his makeup into his bag. He grabbed his jacket and put it on, standing up as well. I just don't know where my sunglasses went.. oh well, doesn't matter.

Did- did you say motorcycle rides? Oh, dude, that's sick! I don't mind them at all~ Let's go!

They were in your bag last I saw them. But, I wouldn't put them on while on the bike. Don't want you to lose them, hon~. They started out to the parking lot of his apartment, his keys still spinning on his finger.

I didn't realize you had one of those, that's really cool! Honestly, I should've expected it.. and I'll hold on, I promise! I won't blow away that easily, hehe~ Oh, before we go.. does my makeup look okay? Just wanna make sure it's not smudged or anything.. and that my septum isn't crooked, you know?

I know you won't, but I don't wanna lose my favorite person~. And one second. . . He leans in a bit close to Reo, examining his makeup and septum closely. They gave him a little smile, shaking their head faintly. No, everything is good and straight. No smudges or crooked septums, I promise~.

Ah, thank you! My hair's already a little messed up anyway, so I don't mind it all that much. I have everything I could ever need in my bag anyway~ I swear, I need to clean it out someday..

And fair enough~. Now, just hold on, hon~. With a rev of the engine, the duo are off, heading towards the rehearsal location, which. . .

A few minutes later. . .

Was an abandoned building. It held up surprisingly well, but probably wasn't the place that was expected. Kira locks up the bike and slides her helmet off, gesturing for Reo to follow.

I'm coming, I promise! I'm glad Aki can't yell at you, otherwise I'd have to do something about that~ Hehe. Don't worry, I wouldn't have dome anything too bad ♪

..Though, do you ever get a bit nervous performing here?

I appreciate that, hon~. But, just be careful with Aki, even if you don't do something. He's always a bit grumpy.

Ah.. I see how that wouldn't make you nervous, then. Kinda like how I used to be scared of going to clubs, but now that I'm used to it, they don't make me nervous anymore. I can see how it's nice, too~

And I get that sentiment. I used to be nervous about places like this, but mainly because I was worried they'd ruin my outfits. But now, I'm quite content with them~. That, and the echo is amazing here~!

You're not late, Kira. I don't know to take that as a miracle or a curse. But no matter. He glanced over to Reo, raising an eyebrow.