MIGHTY.

he’s tempted to laugh — there’s a smile pulling at his lips, effortless and transient, but not a second later does the boy resound a sigh. ’ no. i think i’m too intimidating for friends. probably. ’ he returns the other’s low chuckle with a pedantic one of his own, eyes shutting in a pleasant moment of amusement. he knows he’s being mocked — but it doesn’t seem as though he cares. ’ well. either way, it’s fine if you do. ’ yet another sign of his apparent apathy. ’ you make it sound as though you’re offered free dinner often. but — after you. you can pick where we eat. i’m not really used to this area. ‘

a huff leaves his lips. all he inquires to himself is how incriminate he was starting to feel against how effortlessly the other stated the opposite. ‘ intimidating? hardly, you know, i think you’re just an ordinary guy. ‘ it seemed to have automatically flick outside of his mouth----not that it really mattered, but his smirk turned upward at the other’s observance. ‘ ----well, you’re right about that! they were so nice. oh----!!  i can? hmm. that’s a toughie, you know. i can’t decide... oh! how about a, er what was it called? a noodle place! ‘

         ' oh, did i come off as rude? haha. ' coy grin widens. ' are you, now? well, i don't want to brag, but... i think i'm slightly ---- no, much more flawless than you. i don't know what you saw earlier, but i certainly, am not peculiar! '

a frown marrs his lips, muttering a quick ’ sorry… ’ under his breath as the topic is brushed aside. it seemed as though he’d struck a nerve, hadn’t he. he snickers hearing the boy’s response, smile returning. ’ i’ll try my best not to fall for you. no guarantees, fujioka. ’ he pauses, a brow raising incredulously. ’ you tend to break a lot of hearts? you’re kidding, right? ‘

a tongue slips out, teasing the other. ' idio--oot, ' he starts, this time not addressing the other's nickname. ' who do you think i am, a person who gets their own heart broken? i mean, i've had those moments, but----! i'm pretty sure i've broken more hearts than i could count, you know! i'm that good. ' it was a frugal lie, honestly, but he continues. not like it was going to affect anything.

     ❛ I-I don’t know how to—even USE THIS ? ❜

        ' i guess i'll have to teach you, then! here, try holding the sword a bit like this.                             i'll get you a new sword if it's mine is too heavy for you. '

                a chuckle. ' if you're saying you're peculiar yourself... i think you should  get a check-out! ' 

' rubbing against you…? that…makes it sound pretty intimidating. if girls were doing that to me i’d be pretty terrified too, i think. ’ the slightest of smiles pulls at his lips, a melodic ( albeit nervous ) laugh spilling through before he tentatively scratches his hair in silent flattery. ’ nah, never had a girlfriend. though i’d say you’re the charming one…do you realize how much you’ve complimented me today? i’m not used to it in the least, but…thanks. ’ a pause. ’ madly in love with me though, huh? pfft — ’ another chuckle, grin only widening as it increases in volume. ’ i feel the same. ‘

' that's not what i'm talking about----ah, well. anyway! ' a brief set of words puncture the other's speech before they finished. his tone was the same, only to be tinged with slight aggression and animosity. his grin softens as the other makes short attempts at what seemed like jokes to him. ' haha! i know i'm charming and all, but don't fall for me! i tend to break a lot of hearts. ' it was a sarcastic statement, but he says it as arms lay akimbo 'pon lithe hips. 

' ah…hey, hey, i find it kind of endearing, too! it was…uh — cute of you to say? mancute, even! god, that really does sound embarrassing saying out loud…but i appreciate it! ’ pauses. ’ oh…you think so? i guess i agree but…wouldn’t that make you not interested in either? that’s kinda how i am. ’

' you'd better; my names are superb. hm. well, i'm sure i haven't told you this, but. i dislike girls at a certain degree. sure, some are cute, but. i can't stand it if a girl touches me ---- it's just, ah, terrifying. ' he sighs, shoulders raised upwards whilst coy fingers flung parallel towards each other. ' romance isn't my forte, i guess! haha. ' 

   ’ …you don’t feel embarrassed saying something so weird? mancute?  i…guess i’m flattered? though — for someone who only likes girl’s you’re not all that stingy with compliments like that for a guy. but thanks…i think. ‘

       ' ---- embarrassed? weird? how mean! i'm seriously hurt, jun-jun.    my thinking isn't weird, it's normal! ...oh? me, like a girl. i did say i'm not into boys, but...                                   girls, they're reeeeeaaaaally, really scary! '                      

     ’ i was kidding too, don’t worry. but is that so? pfft — aright, alright.    i could care less. i guess it’s cute…i’m a guy, though. i’m going for — uh, manly? ‘

     ' hmmmmm. i'm going to keep calling you jun-jun, because jun-jun is jun-jun.            and hey! the nickname's MANLY and CUTE! two things into one! mancute, you know! '

       ’ confessing my love, huh? maybe next time.   or, maybe when you stop calling me that nickname. you sound disappointed. ‘

       ' i was joking ---- i'm not into guys! huh? stop calling you                      jun-jun? but it's a cute nickname, don't you think? '

   ’ — i was singing song lyrics…not actually asking you                  out on a date…you’re getting the wrong idea. ‘

        ' huuuh. and here i thought you were finally confessing your love for me!                                                         so cruel, jun-jun!  '

      ❛ Wow. You're really good. ❜

    ' it's not that easy, you know! here, try it for yourself. '