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toremainbehind) wrote2016-01-04 08:21 pm
toremainbehind) wrote2016-01-04 08:21 pm
[Just wanna stay alive]
[It was just an ordinary day.
He was just working at his uncle's bar as usual, cleaning the glasses and maintaining the orders for delivery. He's given up on trying to kick Mikoto out when he comes over right after school, well aware how his best friend likes to come and sleep on the couch before opening hours start.
On the radio, he idly listens to another report on a famous couple after discovering they were soul mates, and he scoffs softly to himself.
Soul mates.
It's rare to find them in their world, but when found, it's suddenly as if the whole world changes. People make such a big fuss about it, and it slowly grates on his nerves.
Mikoto himself was unimpressed.
He accompanies his friend, though, when he receives a call about Mikoto's 'stalker' being in the hospital, curious as to who this person is to be so determined to go after the grumpy redhead. He waits for Mikoto go in first before following him.]
He was just working at his uncle's bar as usual, cleaning the glasses and maintaining the orders for delivery. He's given up on trying to kick Mikoto out when he comes over right after school, well aware how his best friend likes to come and sleep on the couch before opening hours start.
On the radio, he idly listens to another report on a famous couple after discovering they were soul mates, and he scoffs softly to himself.
Soul mates.
It's rare to find them in their world, but when found, it's suddenly as if the whole world changes. People make such a big fuss about it, and it slowly grates on his nerves.
Mikoto himself was unimpressed.
He accompanies his friend, though, when he receives a call about Mikoto's 'stalker' being in the hospital, curious as to who this person is to be so determined to go after the grumpy redhead. He waits for Mikoto go in first before following him.]
i found like four that would work better, but the best so far are from strange love
He has memories, aren't those enough? There are very few people, Tatara thinks, that might not deserve more than they are get in life, one way or another.]
Uwaaaaaah! Kusanagi-san can drive! [He's honestly surprised about this. Giving others things and having a car are two different locations on Tatara's little mental chart of people. But, this means there's probably never going to be a lack of food, or water, again for him.
That'll take getting used to. He's not sure he'll ever get used to it.
But he follows easily enough, not asking a billion questions just yet.]
strange love?
Should things eventually end with Totsuka's death, the memories he has of him will be his only motivation to keep going on.
He makes a sound.]
You sound so surprised that I do. [He's worked hard for that license, after all, even though his uncle was absolutely reluctant to let Izumo drive his van.
Oh, well.
But Izumo works to get Totsuka settled into the van, having him sit in the passenger seat while he puts the crutches and the bag into the back.]
the title of the chitose chapter of MoR!
Tatara laughs lightly, turning to watch Izumo as best as he can.]
Ah, it's nothing against Kusanagi-san, just it is a surprise.
[It's...not super common, due to actual working public transit. Plus, Izumo's only four years older than him!
But then, many normal things will probably be surprising to Tatara too, though he might hide it better.]
oooooh
Well, at least I'll be assured you wouldn't be driving any time soon.
[It's a light tease and he closes the back before going to slide into the driver's seat.]
and because i'm me i may have just looked up driving there--
Should be at least four years! [Legal minimum is 18 for driving, Izumo--don't tell him you were driving illegally beforehand!
Not...that he really cares about that. At all.]
I wouldn't mind learning though, eventually. [After those four years, that is. Don't let him drive.]
haha /curls around
Four years is still a while. [Now why would he be driving illegally?]
I'll be sure to teach you. [And regret it. Completely.]
/flops over
Exactly! [The real question.
He blinks, looking at Izumo again.]
Wait, really? [He wouldn't mind learning but it's...really not necessary!]
/makes comfy
Yes, really. [Izumo tilts his head, keeping his eyes focused on the road though as he drives them to...wait.]
Where's your home?
<33
Ah. He forgot to say it.]
It's not too far. [And then he gives Izumo directions because...we have no information lets not just bullshit this.]
:3
But he listens to the directions and follows them.]
好き！
So maybe...He shrugs.]
Maybe later. [This is still the second day of knowing Izumo after all. But he brought it up so Tatara tilts his head.] Do you want to call me Tatara?
[It won't take long to get to his house, but this is driving in like. Tokyo outskirts probably. So it takes something like half an hour, even though it really isn't that far.]
...Are you spouting Japanese at me?
He doesn't want to suddenly be needy in wanting Totsuka close all the time.
He hums.] Like you've said, maybe later. We should see how far this...soul mate thing can develop. [If only because Izumo's still unsure how this thing actually works, so it's best to just...wing it.
He eventually reaches the house soon enough, eying it before glancing at Totsuka.]
Do you want to go in or want me to? [Because...he's not sure how much Totsuka can actually carry in his current condition.]
yep c: 僕、友達が好き！ (i can stop or tell you if you want--)
It'll be odd, but Tatara's not going to protest, unless he needs some space (but he thinks, school itself might be as much space as he would ever want).]
Then, I'll call you "Izumo" when it feels right. [Winging it is...a remarkably good plan, considering how little they really know about each other. Mikoto can be the judge of when they might be going too fast--but that's a terrible plan, most likely. Mikoto probably wouldn't say anything at all.
He'd seen how Izumo reacted to his burst of happiness at him coming back as well as the things he'd been given, so he's sure his house would get some of those same feelings but...well, he really can't go in alone to grab everything easily. He doesn't want this person to be unhappy, and he's sure this place will cause that kind of feeling, on his behalf...
He scratches the side of his face with an awkward smile.]
We could both go in? I know where everything is, and I'm not sure I'd be able to say it all. Besides, I should leave a note.
Don't mind the Japanese - just can't read it lol
[Izumo...doesn't trust Mikoto being the judge of their relationship. The redhead has the habit of just letting things go, being the definition of a lazy lion more than Izumo would like.
His indifference to everything gives Izumo a headache on more occasions that he would like.
He's trying not to be unhappy - who has the right, anyway - but at the same time, he's just unsure. If he could talk to Totsuka' father, it would be great, but it might lead to some unnecessary words and anger that doesn't need to be shared.
At his suggestion, though, he nods.]
Alright, sounds good.
heheh, 読むはとても難しい。。。
They're doomed. At least they're aware of it.
Just wait until Tatara actually tells him that he was adopted and all the circumstances he remembers. Not bad if he thinks of him as a friend instead of a father; that'll probably always be his opinion of him.
But! Izumo agreed, so Tatara unbuckles himself and opens his door, dangling his legs out the side.]
Let's go then! [He can probably lean against the car to maneuver to grab the crutch, right? Or Izumo'll get it for him, either way works...]
/stares at the characters
After all, Totsuka's interest in Mikoto was the reason why they even met in the first place.
Izumo's not sure how he would feel once Totsuka tells him that, but it'll soon be water under the bridge. Hopefully.
He unbuckles himself and then moves around to help Totsuka, getting his crutches for him from the back before handing it to him.]
c: 書くも難しいかな。。。すまんね、これはとても遅いよ。。
He'll tell him at some point, when it's more important. When he knows how quick Izumo is to anger, and when he knows that even if Izumo gets angry, he won't really hurt him. Just hit his head a little.
Maneuvering the crutches takes a little bit of work, but then he's on his way to the actual entrance of his--former? home. Without even saying anything to Izumo apart from a thanks because he's sure the older boy will follow him right now.
It's probably easy enough to tell from the outside that there hasn't exactly been a lot of maintenance on this building, if Izumo looks enough to notice.
Small things, mostly, or the way that Tatara shifts a worn mat to find a set of keys to open the door with. Now he turns to look back at Izumo, however far away he is.]
Ready? [Asking right now is kind of odd but...he still feels like he should, before showing Izumo the place that he's effectively taken Tatara away from.]
are you doing this to me on purpose
But even so, it's Izumo. He's quick to notice the state of the building, but he simply presses his lips together and follows Totsuka.
Is it wrong to feel like he's spiriting Totsuka away? In a sense, it can almost be seen as kidnapping since Totsuka's underaged, even if it is willing - even if it is possible that Totsuka's father wouldn't be home for days on end until he finally comes back.]
Ready.
ふふふ、当たり前だ！
[It's not quite right, he thinks, for this kind of thing. But it's not like he's going to say that he's home either.
There's probably no one here to hear it, anyway.
But now that the door is open, he moves into the house, avoiding the small clutter and heading to the small table that has some second-hand books and piles of paper on it.]
I guess I'll write the note first? And then get clothes. [Since all of his school supplies really are right here...few as they are.]
now you're laughing at me!
He follows Totsuka to the small table, taking a good look at what's inside.
It's. Small, but it didn't feel like a home. More like a temporary shelter than anything.
Izumo keeps this thought to himself.]
What do you want me to pack? [Because he'll pack whatever Totsuka needs while the other writes that note.]
Not maliciously! I was just definitely doing it on purpose so it was an amusing question
Or if he was in the hospital apparently. Or just. After this.]
Ah... [Tatara stops looking through the papers on the table for a moment to blink up at Izumo.] My schoolwork and books? ...Have you seen a pen or pencil anywhere?
[He'd...prefer to grab his worn-out clothing himself, even though it would be faster to let Izumo help with that too.]
:<
With the way the soulmate bond works, Izumo wonders if it should feel like this in the first place. He frowns a bit, thinking to himself a bit about it, before he gives a nod.]
I have a pen and pencil at home that you can use and keep.
[A dismissive hand wave as he goes to gather the schoolwork and books.
Honestly, this is all very concerning.]
/curls against
I meant I need something to write the note with and I don't see one right now. Thanks for the new ones if that's still...? [He knows that they probably aren't actually new but they would be new to him, and that's still a lot. He looks back at the table to hide a little how even something as simple as that had an effect on him.]
If we can't find one right now, I'll start packing my other things before the note. [He'd feel bad, if Izumo was doing something while he was simply sitting at his table looking for something to write with. He's already starting to.]
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[In that case, he disappears briefly into a room of some sort before he returns with a pen and paper for Totsuka to use.]
Here.
[He'll hand the note and pen to the younger teen.]
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He's trying not to think about how Izumo will probably have to help him with his clothing too.]
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