(I meant to have this done in time for Akutagawaâs birthday, but⌠Oh well. Itâs here now, though: the final part of the Wonderland AU! I hope you enjoy ^^)
Thankfully, Atsushi woke before Akutagawa, who had moved in his sleep so that he no longer held the Rabbitâs hand. Atsushi managed to slip back into his room undetected, and the King didnât appear to know anything about what went on the previous night.
But Atsushi remembered. He remembered every time Akutagawa woke him up during that night, whispering his name, gripping his hand and pulling it to his chest. And that knowledge tore into Atsushi like a knife carving into his skin. At some point or another, he and Akutagawa would need to talk, and he couldnât put it off any longer.
Atsushi jumped when Akutagawa spoke to him. They walked down the hallway together, side-by-side, as Akutagawa insisted. Atsushi had to stop himself from thinking that that almost made him equal with the King.
âYou seem distracted,â Akutagawa said, turning his eyes forward once again. âIâll⌠Do my best to solve whatever ails you,â he ended with a murmur, covering his mouth with his hand again and coughing. Atsushi watched him, nervous eyes wide, and behind his back, he clenched and unclenched his hands.
âWould you go on a picnic with me?â He asked shakily.
Akutagawa paused in place, and Atsushi stopped beside him.
â⌠Pardon?â asked Akutagawa.
Atsushi, tail twitching, took a deep breath. âA picnic,â he repeated, âIâm inviting you to a picnic. I-in the garden.â
Akutagawa paused for a moment. He watched Atsushi, who could practically see the gears turning behind the Kingâs eyes.
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