[ Itsuki doesn't even get any time to utter a pardon the intrusion or thank Suga for his patience and invitation - he's swept up so quickly in being directed through the apartment, swaddled, and then cuddled up to that everything goes by in a blur, his mouth partially open like he was about to actually give protest.
But he looks down at the tea in his hands, like he's surprised it's there, and then he hunkers down into the blanket that's been wrapped around his shoulders. Most of his face disappears into it, his eyes and (sad) eyebrows the only visible thing at first. It's - nice, even if the situation itself isn't. This is hard enough to talk about, but Suga has made it easier.
He sniffs, faintly, before poking his nose and mouth up enough to take a drink before he speaks. ]
It's been a week.
But he looks down at the tea in his hands, like he's surprised it's there, and then he hunkers down into the blanket that's been wrapped around his shoulders. Most of his face disappears into it, his eyes and (sad) eyebrows the only visible thing at first. It's - nice, even if the situation itself isn't. This is hard enough to talk about, but Suga has made it easier.
He sniffs, faintly, before poking his nose and mouth up enough to take a drink before he speaks. ]
It's been a week.
[ With a little huff of a laugh, the edges of it tinged in self-depreciation, Itsuki squeezes his hands around the mug. Logically, he knows that he didn't... really do anything wrong, exactly. But it's hard to listen to reason when he considers everything that happened, everything he said, everything he did. So it stings, after it'd felt like they were getting somewhere, finding the foundation of the trust they need to grow as a battery in Amoi's skinship. ]
I told him he was the reason I applied to Inashiro - because I saw him pitching on TV when he was a first year. [ His shoulders curl in again. ] And then I confessed to him. I said it was fine, if he didn't reciprocate, because it is, but this is...
I told him he was the reason I applied to Inashiro - because I saw him pitching on TV when he was a first year. [ His shoulders curl in again. ] And then I confessed to him. I said it was fine, if he didn't reciprocate, because it is, but this is...
[ As Suga - opens up to him, honestly, there's no other way to put it, Itsuki falls silent. He's always been a good listener, a trait that he's often been praised for, and one that makes him a counterpoint to Narumiya Mei. He's well-behaved and understanding, and his heart sits snug on his sleeve for the world to see.
He and Suga are probably from the same cloth, in that way.
When his head settles on Itsuki's shoulder, he can't really ignore it any longer. Shifting a little to put the tea down, and probably jostling Suga in the process, he opens up the blanket that he's been bundled up in and wraps it around Suga's shoulders, too. This kind of skinship he can do, has done with his siblings plenty of times before. And with what Suga says, the empathy that pangs in his chest, up against the cage of his ribs and through them to every inch of him, he's certainly not shy with the support.
So he encloses them both in the blanket, tea abandoned.
There's a lot he could say, in response to the painfully familiar story. In defense of Mei.
He doesn't. Instead, he just hooks his arm around Suga with the blanket, support and a wordless expression of gratitude for sharing something that obviously hurts with him. ]
He and Suga are probably from the same cloth, in that way.
When his head settles on Itsuki's shoulder, he can't really ignore it any longer. Shifting a little to put the tea down, and probably jostling Suga in the process, he opens up the blanket that he's been bundled up in and wraps it around Suga's shoulders, too. This kind of skinship he can do, has done with his siblings plenty of times before. And with what Suga says, the empathy that pangs in his chest, up against the cage of his ribs and through them to every inch of him, he's certainly not shy with the support.
So he encloses them both in the blanket, tea abandoned.
There's a lot he could say, in response to the painfully familiar story. In defense of Mei.
He doesn't. Instead, he just hooks his arm around Suga with the blanket, support and a wordless expression of gratitude for sharing something that obviously hurts with him. ]
[ Hunkering down and snuggling with Suga is surprisingly calming. There's just something about him, in general, that is genuinely soothing, in a way that leaves Itsuki a little disarmed and less anxious. There's absolutely no denying that he'd worked himself up into an anxiety attack over this, but he's not about to dump that on Suga along with all of this. Especially now that they've gotten everything out, ripped off like a bandaid.
It's all a little raw, but. ]
It will be. [ For him, for Suga. He shifts and sets his cheek atop Suga's pale head, taking a heavy breath that he exhales in a small whoosh. ] He's stupid, though. [ A pause, then he amends. ] Your captain. I don't think Mei-san is stupid - though, a lot of our teammates call him a brat, and I can't disagree with that sometimes. But I know he's got a good heart, and that he's trying. He just... doesn't know how to, I don't think. So he just ran away instead.
[ If only he knew his assessment was spot on. ] There are people who want you here, Suga-san. I've just met you and I knew, after this'd dragged on for so long, that I could come to you. That you'd listen to me, even without knowing that... [ He purses his lips, in lieu of gesturing, since he's enveloped in the blanket with Suga now. ] That something like this had happened to you, too.
It's all a little raw, but. ]
It will be. [ For him, for Suga. He shifts and sets his cheek atop Suga's pale head, taking a heavy breath that he exhales in a small whoosh. ] He's stupid, though. [ A pause, then he amends. ] Your captain. I don't think Mei-san is stupid - though, a lot of our teammates call him a brat, and I can't disagree with that sometimes. But I know he's got a good heart, and that he's trying. He just... doesn't know how to, I don't think. So he just ran away instead.
[ If only he knew his assessment was spot on. ] There are people who want you here, Suga-san. I've just met you and I knew, after this'd dragged on for so long, that I could come to you. That you'd listen to me, even without knowing that... [ He purses his lips, in lieu of gesturing, since he's enveloped in the blanket with Suga now. ] That something like this had happened to you, too.
[ gotcha ]
great! i'll see you soon. ♥
[ and seeing as how he's sent itsuki out on an errand (a very long errand), it's just him in the apartment, too. he even fluffs up his pillows, makes his bed. he'll show kazuya >:(
when suga comes up into the apartment, mei's there to greet him--and he does so with a bright smile and a kiss. ]
great! i'll see you soon. ♥
[ and seeing as how he's sent itsuki out on an errand (a very long errand), it's just him in the apartment, too. he even fluffs up his pillows, makes his bed. he'll show kazuya >:(
when suga comes up into the apartment, mei's there to greet him--and he does so with a bright smile and a kiss. ]
Is it that surprising? [ mei's preening a little bit at his success, because there's nothing he likes more than winning. except maybe winning against kazuya because that's the best, and that's about to happen now too.
he wraps both of his arms around suga's waist and response and gives him a tug into the apartment, not at all shameless with the physical contact or the insinuation of what's going to happen, and then leans over to kiss him again, twice, three times as he pulls him in nice and close. how affectionate of you, mei. ] I used to get to see you every day. Now it's not enough~
[ he's pouring it on, but that is kinda true. it was nice to get to see koushi every day, but mei's so prideful he has yet to even come near the whole pet thing, so no eos tower for him. ]
he wraps both of his arms around suga's waist and response and gives him a tug into the apartment, not at all shameless with the physical contact or the insinuation of what's going to happen, and then leans over to kiss him again, twice, three times as he pulls him in nice and close. how affectionate of you, mei. ] I used to get to see you every day. Now it's not enough~
[ he's pouring it on, but that is kinda true. it was nice to get to see koushi every day, but mei's so prideful he has yet to even come near the whole pet thing, so no eos tower for him. ]
I did, and you came. [ he purrs against koushi's mouth when he kisses him properly. it takes a little bit of maneuvering for him to kick his apartment door shut behind them so none of his neighbors end up getting a show, but with the finality of that noise, he can put all of his focus back on koushi. namely, back on kissing him, because his mouth is soft and his body's warm and mei's going to do a damn good job.
(better than kazuya, not that this is a competition or anything.)
using the foot he pushed the door shut with, mei turns them around so suga's back is towards the bed, and starts walking the two of them forward, squeezing his arms around his waist once before he ducks his head down and trails a hot line of kisses up his jaw, near his ear. ] I'll make the trip worth your while.
[ huh. he's getting really into this dirty talk thing.god dammit ]
(better than kazuya, not that this is a competition or anything.)
using the foot he pushed the door shut with, mei turns them around so suga's back is towards the bed, and starts walking the two of them forward, squeezing his arms around his waist once before he ducks his head down and trails a hot line of kisses up his jaw, near his ear. ] I'll make the trip worth your while.
[ huh. he's getting really into this dirty talk thing.
[ While the comment is a little meaner than Itsuki's usual fair, he's at least glad that it gets a laugh out of Suga. But he just can't understand how someone could be cruel to someone like Suga, who has been nothing but kind to him since they first met, who has a calming presence and a cheerful, encouraging smile. Even if it's a misunderstanding, or whatever could have brought on his captain's meanness. ]
Maybe. [ There's a me, too in the subtext of that one word, and understanding.
But he lets out an uncertain hum about Mei, already sleepy eyes drooping further as he looks off to the side. There's no denying that he really does spend a lot of time chasing after Mei, in every way that's possible for the two of them. In terms of skills, feelings, and reining him in. ] He did that, back home. He'd lock himself up in his dorm room. It took a while for him to come back out again.
[ This, though, was different from one of Mei's usual sulks. Itsuki caused it. It takes Suga speaking to him again to really get his attention, and he looks back at him. His expression becomes a little incredulous, but definitely embarrassed, when he says that he matters to Mei. ] ... thanks, Suga-san. I really do appreciate it. This place is still a little - [ he laughs ] It's still overwhelming, sometimes, so it's good to know that there are friends here.
[ Smile soft around the edges in return, he ducks down a little. ] And I can offer the same to you, too. If you ever need somewhere to go, for whatever reason.
Maybe. [ There's a me, too in the subtext of that one word, and understanding.
But he lets out an uncertain hum about Mei, already sleepy eyes drooping further as he looks off to the side. There's no denying that he really does spend a lot of time chasing after Mei, in every way that's possible for the two of them. In terms of skills, feelings, and reining him in. ] He did that, back home. He'd lock himself up in his dorm room. It took a while for him to come back out again.
[ This, though, was different from one of Mei's usual sulks. Itsuki caused it. It takes Suga speaking to him again to really get his attention, and he looks back at him. His expression becomes a little incredulous, but definitely embarrassed, when he says that he matters to Mei. ] ... thanks, Suga-san. I really do appreciate it. This place is still a little - [ he laughs ] It's still overwhelming, sometimes, so it's good to know that there are friends here.
[ Smile soft around the edges in return, he ducks down a little. ] And I can offer the same to you, too. If you ever need somewhere to go, for whatever reason.
[ god, mei loves being called the ace in bed. he loves being called the ace period, but here it just makes him hot all over, turns his grin up another notch or two. mei falls easily when suga pulls him over, just fine with taking the kiss as it is. he catches suga's lower lip with his teeth when he finishes talking, and hums-- ] Better to show you, right?
[ that seems a little more romantic than "i want to suck your dick" so.
mei pulls away from the kiss and sits up to tug off his shirt, taking just long enough to throw it aside before he dives back down to kiss him, his hand skating down koushi's side, over his thigh, until he can grab his leg and hitch it up to rest comfortably on his hip. it's a good start, and he surges forward to kiss him and rolls his hips forward at the same time. if mei has his way, he won't finish kissing suga until he's left him good and breathless, aiming to find all the right little places to get him to melt into the covers underneath them. ]
[ that seems a little more romantic than "i want to suck your dick" so.
mei pulls away from the kiss and sits up to tug off his shirt, taking just long enough to throw it aside before he dives back down to kiss him, his hand skating down koushi's side, over his thigh, until he can grab his leg and hitch it up to rest comfortably on his hip. it's a good start, and he surges forward to kiss him and rolls his hips forward at the same time. if mei has his way, he won't finish kissing suga until he's left him good and breathless, aiming to find all the right little places to get him to melt into the covers underneath them. ]
[ sure, mei definitely came here with a purpose. that purpose was to mess with kazuya and get revenge, seeing as how he literally sent him a picture of himself sucking itsuki's dick. not that he's jealous, or anything! because he doesn't care about itsuki like that, at all. and kazuya can do whatever he wants with anyone he pleases! just not mei's catcher, because he's mei's catcher.
but, the nice thing about coming to spend time with koushi like this is that mei really enjoys koushi a lot. they've been together alone a few times now, and it's always really good. koushi does make the cutest noises, he has a great smile, he's fun in bed, and he's just all around a good person--mei likes him a lot, too. so for the most part, he's starting to forget about his little game of revenge too.
after all, how do you focus on anything when koushi's kissing you like that? it's needy and wanting and perfect, and mei makes a noise in turn and gets just as good as he gives, rolling his hips into his until heat starts building low and slow in his gut. it's good, and mei uses his free hand to push up suga's shirt, rucking it up somewhere under his armpits. it gives him plenty of free access to the planes of his pale skin, and he catches a nipple between his forefinger and thumb and pinches, rubbing the pad of his thumb against his skin. part of being a good pitcher is the ability to multitask, after all. ]
but, the nice thing about coming to spend time with koushi like this is that mei really enjoys koushi a lot. they've been together alone a few times now, and it's always really good. koushi does make the cutest noises, he has a great smile, he's fun in bed, and he's just all around a good person--mei likes him a lot, too. so for the most part, he's starting to forget about his little game of revenge too.
after all, how do you focus on anything when koushi's kissing you like that? it's needy and wanting and perfect, and mei makes a noise in turn and gets just as good as he gives, rolling his hips into his until heat starts building low and slow in his gut. it's good, and mei uses his free hand to push up suga's shirt, rucking it up somewhere under his armpits. it gives him plenty of free access to the planes of his pale skin, and he catches a nipple between his forefinger and thumb and pinches, rubbing the pad of his thumb against his skin. part of being a good pitcher is the ability to multitask, after all. ]


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