Let Me Be Your Wings

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Narcissus: As a symbol for rebirth, write about your muse changing after self reflection took place. What caused this to happen? Perhaps some recent social development?

Hyacinth: How cruel, for our muses to make each other jealous. Write about an event that involves them and their jealousy. What caused this jaded feeling to appear?

Rose: Roses can mean many things, but they’re mostly associated with romance. Write about one of your muse’s loves that didn’t go well!

Hydrangea: It’s a rainy scene and our muses are together, getting drenched. It just so happens that amidst the sea of hydrangea, they found a body. Write about their reactions towards it.

Gypsophila: Weddings! Write about our muses attending a wedding together— or even having their own! Who is the best man and maid of honour?

Iris: Seeking wisdom, your muse has decided to visit the library. Write about our muses going there and discussing their favourite genre of books— unless, there is something more interesting they could talk about, of course.

Clover: You’re in luck! Write about our muses winning the lottery together and having to share the prize. What did they win? A trip to the hot springs!

Cosmos: Relaxation is a good thing for the soul. Write about our muses doing something together to blow off steam. Shopping? Reading manga together? Catch a movie? Anything is fine.

Tulip: Money makes the world go round! Write about our muses having to go shopping at a busy market district. Show off how much you can bargain for a good price, yeah?

Cherry Blossom: It’s a sign of a new beginning. Write about why exactly your muse decided to move to Toshi City. What made the decision happen? (Alternatively: if your muse has been in Toshi City all their life, write about how they’d feel about travelling the world.)

Forget-Me-Not: After having been apart for 10 years, write about our muses reuniting again. Do they still recognize each other?

Daisy: Caring and loyal… write about my muse nursing yours (or vice versa!) after they have fallen sick. Please recover soon.

Basil: Write about your muse and their full-fledged bachelor(ette) life! Even if they are dating right now, tell us about how they felt about romance and dating before falling in love.

Zinnia: Think of me, even when you’re gone. Write about how your muse still keeps in contact with people they knew outside the city.

Seed: Free drabble request!

Since he was leading, Eijun was a few steps ahead of Chris. He twirled on his heels to walk backwards and talk. “So what are you doing in uni?” He asked. He would have liked to follow the question up with ten more: what’s your class schedule going to be like? Are you going to have much free time? Are you going to have free time I could steal? Can you catch for me more often? What do you think about coming by and helping our team when we get a full one? But Eijun kept them to himself and stuck with one question, lest he annoy Chris.

He perked up a little at the question however.  Both brows rose as his attention returned, having been window shopping casually as they walked.  Uni?  It was strange to think that soon enough he'd be elbow deep in studies, he'd only have a few months of freedom before the new semester began.  "I'm studying to be a rehab trainer.  I feel like since I've the experience firsthand that it'd be well suited for me."  

Chris chuckled a little in turn.  "Are you keeping up with your studies, Sawamura?"  A part of him was hesitant to ask.  He'd never really been aware of how well the boy had been in school, though if he was able to continue with a baseball career, his grades would have needed to stay within a certain range.  That fact was hopeful, at least. 

Thinking about where to go was put on hold at Chris agreeing to catch for him later. Eijun was practically shining with delight. “Really?! Yes!” He punched the air in his victory. Chris was going to catch for him! Could this day get any better?! “How about we ski-” Eijun shut his mouth with a audible clamp as he stopped his sentence.

Chris wanted to go around the city, so Eijun shouldn’t get greedy and trying to get him to catch now, right? Right! Chris didn’t like it when Eijun got too full of himself and was rude, and it was probably rude to completely disregard Chris wanting to go around the city… So Eijun turned a smile to him as if he hadn’t just stopped mid-sentence. “Well there’s a lot of cool shops down this one street not too far from here. And then there’s this ramen shop I’ve been going to recently that I really like if you want to get some dinner!”

Eijun's enthusiasm never seemed to grow old however, and the elder smiled warmly cheered in victory.  It was such a menial thing, why he felt the need to be so ecstatic over it had always been a mystery to the upperclassman.  His brow quirked a little higher when he caught the beginning of a suggestion, but when it fell quiet, he could only continue to look at the other curiously.  

Eager as always.  

His honeyed gaze returned to the boy as he finally began to speak once more, head tilting in consideration before giving a singular nod in approval.  "That seems wonderful.  If you're willing to lead me, Sawamura, then let's go."  

At the invitation to spend time with Chris, Eijun broke out into a giant smile. Lucky! “Good point! I was about to call it a day too! I’ve totally figured out my way around the city now too, so I can be your guide!” He twirled around and raced back to his original post by the bike racks to gather his baseball supplies and backpack. It may have been a bit of an exaggeration that he figured his way around the city by now, but Chris didn’t need to know that.

Eijun trotted up next to Chris with his backpack slung over one shoulder, his baseball duffel bag on the other. Since they weren’t an official club yet and thus didn’t have a place to store things, Eijun had taken to carrying around all baseball supplies he could. Sure, he could keep things in the apartment, but then there was less of a chance of practicing at school and roping in new members!

"Where do you want to go, Chris-senpai?" He asked, looking up with a blinding, hopeful smile. "And hey, maybe when we’re done you could catch some of my pitches?"

He waited patiently for the pitcher to return, shaking his head a time or two as he stepped away in order to encourage the both of them out of the schoolyard.  "I'll look forward to your guidance, Sawamura."  Chris admitted genuinely, glancing down at the bags swinging from the his back and shoulder.  "Would you like to drop those off somewhere?  There really isn't much need for you to carry them all around town..."  

It was hard to not immediately fall back into the same old careful routine. He knew that the other could likely handle plenty, but they were relaxing and catching up.  There was always a time for business, but this was a luxurious reprieve, at least for him.  Chris didn't want to see the other practicing, at least not yet.  His attention turned back to the beaming boy, brows lowering as he pondered on where the two of them could possibly go.  

"I'm afraid I really have no destination in mind, I just got in.  I'm in your care, so if you're willing to lead me, I will attempt to follow you wherever you go."  But of course his lips quirked fondly at the never-ending request of the pitcher.  "If you're willing to have me, I would enjoy the opportunity to catch for you once more."  

◆詰め by もりけ [pixiv]

"Chris-senpai?!" Eijun raced across the distance left between them, an extra pep in his step as he came to a stop in front of Chris bouncing in place. "I’m trying to find members for the team! We don’t have a bullpen or anything yet. There’s no team at all at this place! Furuya is slacking on getting members. He’s lazy as ever. But don’t worry, we will get a team together by the end of the school year!" He said everything in a rush, just to make sure Chris knew exactly what the situation was. Eijun was most certainly not slacking on his practice or ditching his team. He had neither at the moment…

Certain there was going to be misunderstanding between him and his most honored mentor, Eijun immediately asked, “What are you doing here?!”

One brow raised however at the mention of the beastly pitcher, surprised by the ease of their friendship even now after seeing it several times over.  He shakes his head once, a ghost of a smile pulling at his lips.  

"I'm glad to see you being proactive about it, then.  Here's hoping that you can pass along some of your energy to your teammate.  I have faith that you two will get far so long as you try hard enough."  Chris gives a bit of a chuckle, bumping his knuckles gently into Sawamura's shoulder in jest.  "Just don't overwork yourself, remember what I've taught you."  

The hand that had risen to push lightly at the boy lowers, and the elder cocks his head at the query sent his way.  "I came to study, there's a nice atmosphere here that makes it easy to focus.  There's a lot of promise in the townspeople as well.  I suppose you could say I was curious."  He grins.  "I finished moving my things in earlier, and I don't think you'll be finding many teammates up here due to the hour... Why don't we take a look around together?  You can show me the city and maybe we can advertise your team along the way." 

So he was trying a new tactic. A tactic of chucking baseballs at random students leaving the school to first test their reflexes, then their throwing arm when he asked for them to pass it back. This test would have probably been easier if he had someone else with him better at judging other people’s skills… But anyone that could throw and was in the slightest interested in baseball was good enough for Eijun!

Sadly no one had yet to be pulled in by his tactics. But as long as he kept trying, maybe, just maybe he could find a new teammate.

It was late, so there were very few people left around the school. Eijun sat by the bike racks, throwing his ball in the air and catching it again casually. No targets in sight for the past twenty minutes… Maybe it was time to call it a day and head to a practice field…

Someone was coming up to the school. Someone perhaps forgot a book or something. Either way. Target acquired! “Heads up!” He cheered at the top of his lungs, tossing the ball hard enough that it would reach him, but soft enough it was easily catchable. Wait- did this guy look familiar or-?

It showed, to a degree, when a ball and cheer came in his direction.  Thankfully, it was an easy toss, something playful to the spin despite a lofty curve.  Impossible-- but could it be?  

A honeyed gaze was lifted from his hand to the spirited ball owner, a quirk of his lips the first sign of remembrance that skirted across his features.  Typically dazed as he was, it was no surprise that seeing the familiar pitcher brought a light to his eyes like no other.  

His energy, even now, was contagious.  

"Still playing games, I see, Sawamura."  

The catcher gave a roll of his shoulder before he sent the ball back on the return, feeling the familiar pull of muscles still unused to play as he followed after it with a few trotted steps.  Spiritedly as ever, Eijun was a sight for sore eyes for the genius player.  

Perhaps the promise that he was feeling lied in this one.