#mikosaru

I wouldn’t say I dislike the ship - it’s not personally one of my ships and I don’t spend all that much time thinking about it, but it is interesting to me.

I find it particularly interesting because of Saruhiko’s initial aversion to Mikoto and the fear he has towards him. I think that’s what would... not necessarily attract Mikoto to him, but make him curious about him. Mikoto would sense that Saruhiko was uncomfortable with him, and I think he would try to make Saruhiko more comfortable and try and make him like him a little more whilst he was in Homra, and after he left I think Mikoto would make casual enquiries after Saruhiko to find out how he was doing in Sceptre 4, first through Reisi, but I think at some point he would want to ask Saruhiko himself why he chose to leave, just in case there was something he could have done better. 

I think that’d be a turning point for Saruhiko in terms of how he saw Mikoto, because the fear he had for him was a lot like the fear he had for his father, but now he’s seen proof that Mikoto is willing to listen to him and cares about his well-being, even if he’s very subtle about it, I think it would change the way Saruhiko saw him. And ultimately, Saruhiko is aware of how irrational his fear is, and of all the things that Mikoto has done for him over the years, and it would be kind of a revelation to him for Mikoto to respect his wishes and what he thought he needed, and to have someone support him in doing what he needed, especially after Misaki’s negative reaction, would change the way he saw Mikoto. Obviously his anxiety wouldn’t disappear, but I think it would be a starting point. 

With these two and all their communication issues and antisocial tendencies, it would take a long time for them to actually get into a relationship, and it probably wouldn’t start until the tension built to breaking point and they ended up making out without really realising how it happened. Either that, or someone like Reisi or Izumo started figuring it out and encouraged them to take steps. 

Their relationship would develop slowly too, and they wouldn’t be quick to put a label on it. It would mostly be quite casual- they hang out together in low-key environments, sometimes just Mikoto napping on Saruhiko’s knee while Saruhiko works on his laptop. They’d never be a romantic date couple, or the type of couple who gets married or has kids, but they quietly enjoy each other’s company and I think they would help to support each other in an odd sort of way. They both have self-destructive tendencies, and having someone who can support them in the sort of low-key low-pressure way that they need. 

In terms of other people’s reaction, I think Izumo would be pleasantly surprised - he wouldn’t have pegged them as two people who work together, but if they’re happy then he’s happy for them. Seri I think would be a little more concerned, mostly for Saruhiko’s well-being when considering their personalities and history, but I think Izumo could talk her around, but if they walked in on them, they wouldn’t make a fuss at the time. Izumo is a “cool dad” sort of person and I can see him being the “sorry for interrupting, if you need snacks, a condom, let me know, you kids keep me young” kinda dude. 

Reisi would be the stern dad friend who lectured Mikoto about taking good care of his colleague and using condoms and all that. 

Finally, it’s time for rarepair week! And what better way to start it off with than angst, right? I mean, you can’t possibly make (one of) the first prompt(s) ‘endings’ and expect me to not write angst, right? That’s just not how it works.

Pairing: MikoSaru

Word Count: 1175

Warnings: Character Death

Summary: Fushimi meets his former King one last time during the fight on Ashinaka.

AO3

Imagine Yata’s probably been having the same issue, how the hell is he supposed to explain this relationship that even he doesn’t understand XD For that matter, Fushimi probably doesn’t understand his own relationship with Mikoto. Imagine they’ve been in one since like around the betrayal time too and Fushimi has been avoiding calling it a relationship, but making up with Yata has actually helped him to reconcile his own feelings and admit that he loves Mikoto. The only issue now is he has to explain this to Misaki and he’s all hesitant because he feels like this could somehow ruin the friendship even before they’ve really repaired it, like how would Yata act knowing Fushimi made Yata his enemy but was making out with the Red King. And weirdly Fushimi is still on edge about the hero worship thing, like it’s okay for him to date Mikoto but Yata praising Mikoto makes the old jealousy flare up and part of him wants to snap that he’s closer to Mikoto than Yata could ever be. Fushimi is certain that he’ll somehow make a mess of this and therefore it’s best to just not tell Yata, except obviously Yata will figure it out eventually and isn’t it best if Fushimi’s the one who tells him.

MikoSaru first time in bed but both of them are uncertain of what they should and have to do

I assume Mikoto’s done it before but he’s probably not sure what Fushimi wants or how much strength he can put into things so he’s basically waiting for Fushimi to take charge and Fushimi is, of course, an actual total virgin and has no idea how this works. Fushimi’s barely even to the point of admitting that they’re in a relationship at all, much less thinking about getting naked and what that all means. Imagine they’ve had some heavy makeout sessions, mostly involving Mikoto pinning Fushimi in alleyways or Fushimi irritably sneaking into the bar when no one else is there and climbing into Mikoto’s lap, but it’s never gone as far as actually taking their clothes off. 

Why am I imagining this as them having very angry sex and Fushimi just hissing and scratching like an angry cat XD Can you imagine how pissed off Fushimi would be about all of this, like he’d be annoyed enough just by getting pregnant but getting pregnant by Mikoto of all people makes it even worse. Imagine this in like a pre-ROK era too, when Fushimi is ostensibly Homra’s ‘enemy’ but also sleeping with their King at the same time. I had an ask at one point about omegaverse Mikosaru where alpha Mikoto had to like mark omega Fushimi in order to save him from a dangerous situation somehow and now they’re technically mates. Mikoto doesn’t intend to force Fushimi into anything but Fushimi keeps going back to him, grousing and complaining that this is all Mikoto’s fault because whenever Fushimi’s in heat his body only desires Mikoto and no one else. Plus imagine the reverse, Mikoto in a rut and Fushimi becoming aware of it. Even though he’s not in heat and doesn’t need to go to Mikoto at all he just shows up at Homra when the bar’s otherwise empty and acts as if he’s not doing this for Mikoto at all but whatever, Fushimi will help him deal with his rut.

Fushimi is generally very careful with his heats and taking birth control and all that but imagine one day Mikoto’s rut and Fushimi’s heat coincide and Fushimi is so swept up in his raging hormones that he forgets to take his pills. Fushimi is extra needy and he’s like scratching at Mikoto trying to get his clothes off and Mikoto’s biting him over and over, for once Fushimi’s normally prickly demeanor has melted away entirely and been replaced by this desperate gnawing need. Afterward Fushimi’s irritable about having lost control so much and grumbles that this is all Mikoto’s fault, Mikoto shrugs and grins like didn’t see you complaining. Fushimi clicks his tongue and is like shut up, telling himself for the nth time that he’s never doing this again. 

Poor Yata, this would definitely break his brain a little XD It doesn’t help that Fushimi probably doesn’t want to tell anyone that he’s having a relationship with Mikoto, like Kusanagi and Totsuka are likely aware but none of the other Homra guys know and Fushimi is trying his level best to keep it that way. Even better if this is post-betrayal and pre-S1, so as far as Yata knows Fushimi is still the enemy of all Homra. Imagine one day Yata decides to stop by the bar, Kusanagi, Totsuka and Anna are all supposed to be out for the day and Yata was actually supposed to be working all day too. He ended up having a half day and maybe ran into some guys from a rival gang that Homra’s been chasing after, Yata kicked their butts and wants to go brag a little to Mikoto. He steps into the bar all happy and waving, like ‘Mikoto-san!’, only to see no one seems to be there. Yata wonders if Mikoto is asleep in his room and decides to go check, he’s a little nervous about going into Mikoto’s room on his own but he hears some sounds upstairs so he decides he should see what’s going on. He opens the door without knocking, figuring if Mikoto is asleep he shouldn’t wake his King up, only to end up face to face with Fushimi and Mikoto making out on Mikoto’s bed.

Yata is immediately like ‘what the fuck’, his brain scrambling for an explanation to this. Mikoto looks up and is just like ‘huh’ but imagine Fushimi getting to his feet and cursing, Yata’s like what the hell are you doing here you traitor. Fushimi looks confused for a moment and then he grins as he’s like oh are you mad seeing me with your precious King Misaki. Mikoto isn’t dealing with this so he just gives Fushimi a tap on the head like cut it out, Fushimi glares at him and grumbles that he needs to tell his idiot clansmen to knock first. Yata’s still standing there like but you were and Mikoto was and he is so lost. Fushimi clicks his tongue and grumbles at Yata to forget it, Yata’s like how can I forget that and Fushimi just walks past him waving to Mikoto like this is your problem. Mikoto is already lighting a cigarette and Yata’s looking at him helplessly, Mikoto sighs heavily and is like don’t worry about it, he just doesn’t want to deal with this at all.