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[Scene: two losers go to a shopping mall, because Daichi was wandering around looking disappointed in himself yet again and Joe has Better Ideas Than That. Daichi can't remember if he was actually asked if he wanted to be here, or if he was simply dragged along for the ride again and couldn't refuse once they were already at the mall. Joe just happens so much at once, despite all of Daichi's half-hearted complaining, so... here they are.

At the mall. Daichi is, at least, not sulking about whatever he was feeling inadequate about before. Instead:]

Man, my feet hurt... [Here, he affects his best (worst) Joe Voice:] Let's go shopping, Daichi! It'll be fun! —It's been nearly three hours and all we have to show for it is one magazine. C'mon, you could have done this without me.

[This menace... Why is he here, Joe? Why??]

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[Would Daichi be into it if some dom shit happened?? Debatable. Anyway that's For Another Time.

For the record, tonguing him probably toes the pure and sweet line a little bit, but if Joe is thrilled by Daichi making noises he's going to get another one right now, most definitely more flustered than the last. Okay, he doesn't know what he's doing, okay—

Damn it?? While his thoughts catch up with the rest of him he moves unconsciously, running fingers more gently through Joe's hair without pulling this time while he moves his other hand around to press against his chest. Or, well. Just grab a goddamn handful of that dress shirt, as if Joe is going to abruptly roll away.

He still doesn't know what to do with his mouth, so he'll just try to mimic what Joe does, which is going to go great for him - now, tentatively pressing back with his tongue.]

[armanyo]

[ there's only so far he can go daichi? but the whole clinging to him as if he would ever dream of leaving this moment is endearing. that, and comforting heat blossoms at the point of contact. so sure keep doing that and getting adjusted to this crazy situation.

joe actually trembles at the reciprocation. it's nothing terribly noticeable but at least it's a great indicator that daichi is right on track. even if the kiss is woefully inexperienced, daichi's persistence and curiosity makes that part easy to overlook. or maybe joe's just been beating himself up over this for some so long.

either way, joe will take the initiative to do that whole tongue tangling thing. his hand slips forward some and his index finger and thumb very gently begin to brush half-lines down daichi's neck. ]

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[Daichi gets ten points for his good clingy decision and getting Joe to react like that at least a little, Daichi is on the board. Incredibly behind and probably incapable of catching up, but now the enthusiasm turns his nerves into something not-quite-adrenaline, but close enough. Maybe he can't stop himself from blushing so much and making lame noises, but he's pretty solidly into it now. Good job, Joe.

If he thinks too hard about the precise mechanics of bumping his tongue clumsily against Joe's he's going to, like, laugh or something, so he sticks with the physical and saves up all his half-insecure, half-snarky commentary for later. For now he'll stick with following Joe's lead, tilting his head for a more comfortable angle to do this at. The touch against his neck makes him shiver - really embarrassing - and he curls his fingers tighter in Joe's shirt for it. Yeah, cool, do that. Whatever that is, cool.

But with makeouts sans combustion comes overconfidence - or in Daichi's case, the urge to do something he probably saw in a steamy film he wasn't supposed to be watching on late night TV when he was like 13. The something is sucking on Joe's tongue a little, and waiting for the earth to open under this couch and swallow him whole immediately after he does it.]

[armanyo]

[ you minx.

it's kind of ridiculous and not exactly as erotic as movies make it out to be. tongue sucking is not some fantastic thing, but given the adrenaline on noes end he doesn't mind. it almost feels ticklish - if that's a thing - and he isn't sure if anyone else has ever done that before but hey he'll gladly let daichi stumble through this. it's not like he's doing anything too outlandish.

so while daichi is on mission mouth, joe lets his hand map out daichi's neck and then his nape. his blunt nails trace along the skin and play with the small hairs at his nape when he arrives. the first time got a decent reaction so why not?

but whoa. have joe's other hand comfortably using daichi's hip as a handrest. ]

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[........

Joe didn't immediately give up on him for being totally unsexy? Great! Well, Daichi isn't married to the whole tongue sucking thing, so before long he'll go back to the comfortable(?), familiar(?) option of just exploring the shape of Joe's mouth. That's what he's doing when nails against his skin draw another soft noise out of him; don't, like, go crazy and scrape him or anything, but there's something oddly comforting about how intimate that simple touch is. He will never articulate this in words, only hums.

And that's his hip, well, alright. He's practically melted from the thing with the nails already, and yet he still manages to spare a hand - the one in his hair, sorry big guy - to wiggle down and cover Joe's. He's not moving his hand, just holding it... again. Sap.]

[armanyo]

[ this is the sappiest guy in the world. he's honestly surprised? just a bit?

his nails aren't sharp enough to leave marks. or at least he isn't really scratching so much as letting them glide along warm skin for the effect. daichi's hand covering his is insanely comfortable and he thinks this moment right here is perfect to catch his breath. because his heart is doing a marathon and he strangely feels a tad light headed. you did well, kid. ]

Hmm...

[ he doesn't move far, forehead against daichi's, eyes now halfway open. ]

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[You hush and let him hold hands, Akie. Of course the dweeb who champions taking the "everybody is best friends forever and nobody fights" option is a big sap. But, ah—breathing. Daichi blinks his eyes open and then blinks at Joe a few more times, a fresh flush of pink rising in his face because... yeah? Just because.

After a moment he loosens his intense grip on Joe's shirt, but doesn't pull his hand away just yet. Hmm.]

I... [what is it, is it adult words] I think you swooned before I did.

[hm, so no.]

[armanyo]

My ace is still up my sleeve.

[ but he's not refuting the fact that he sort of swooned. the buildup to all of this had been surreal and the fact it was mutual was all the better. so sue an adult for swooning so easily. ]

I'll surprise you when you least expect.

[ nose boop activated! ]

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Oh yeah? Are you sure you weren't totally surprised by my raw sex appeal?

[Kiss him a few times and he acts like this... But he makes a face at that nose boop and there goes his stupid attitude, withering back down into the usual doofus.

Buuuut stupid overconfidence or not, he's still happy, so enjoy a definitely affectionate hand squeeze now.]

[armanyo]

Raw sex appeal.

[ he's repeating it for the absurdity. but joe just grins, unabashedly fond, and he makes a bit of a show of tilting his head so he can press butterfly kisses to daichi's neck.

there you jerk. try and sputter your way through that! ]

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[Raw sex appeal!! He's not taking it back and he's about to say as much when kisses take priority. He does sputter, but this time there's more of a laugh in it. You big dork, stop that—]

Heeey, come on! You were into it a second ago!

[armanyo]

Ehhhhh, was I?

[ he completely was. he entirely was. but he presses warmer, lazy kisses to daichi's neck and jaw now. ]

Must have forgotten already.

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[This guy... If this wasn't the very first time Daichi got decorated with adorable kisses, it totally wouldn't work, but lucky Joe. It's working. He makes a passing effort at grumbling about it anyway, even as he shifts his hand over Joe's to thread their fingers together instead. Hmph, rude, hmph.]

Dude... you're a jerk.

[armanyo]

Short term memory loss.

[ he says it with such authority! but there's a chuckle and he finally stops his barrage of affection - it's almost amazing how easy it is to flip a switch some awkward no homo to unabridged affection. ]

You'll just have to keep reminding me, Dai.

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[It was always a little homo, Joe.]

Man, now you're making it sound like work. [Is he? No, but.

Daichi tilts his head to press a kiss to his forehead. There!!]

[armanyo]

[ that isn't sex appeal. and it's not raw either.

but joe accepts it with a grin tugging up onto his face. ]

Ahhhh, what's that saying? All's fair in love and war.

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[Hey, shut up?? He'll be sexy some other time. Now then, in the realm of adult words...]

So, uh... if somebody besides me asked you about, y'know, this, and they were definitely not me so they totally didn't know at all, what would you say? To them? Remember: not somebody here right now.

[He's gotta know when to update his social media with the Relationship.]

[armanyo]

[ the hell kind of convulted question is that? is he asking to tell hibiki they made out on the couch? ]

Uh? Rephrase please?

[ he looks confused please send help. ]

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[NO DON'T DO THAT JESUS]

Seriously? I thought that was pretty clear.

[He really did. He supposes for his poor, confused probably-boyfriend-but-he-has-to-be-sure, he can rephrase.]

We're going out now, right? Liiike, that was the plan? No "surprise, Daichi, it was a funny joke"?

[armanyo]

[ that is so much clearer thank you. ]

Oh.

[ he clasps his chin and for .002 seconds he looks thoughtful. but he breaks character with a grin. ]

Yup. If that's what you kids call it nowadays.

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[This idiot... that was definitely none of his fault and all Joe's. He kind of slumps, relieved and exasperated at once. This is his life now.]

What else are you supposed to call it...?

[thrill him with your lingo, old man.]

[armanyo]

A relationship. Going steady is too old, even for me.

[ joe you aren't old please shut up.

but there, suspicions confirmed, daichi. hit that relationship status button. ]

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[Nice, get off him so he can get to his phone— no, no. Later. Maybe, when he's ready for other people to Know.]

Okay, but if I said "are we in a relationship" then I'd sound like a robot, so I like mine better.

[He makes sure to say that bit as robotically as possibly, know this. He's a real catch, Joe.]

[armanyo]

[ you're the best catch.

joe chuckles and then pinches daichi's cheek. ]

'kay, well, keep telling yourself that. I won't stop you.

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[This is rude...]

I can tell when you're making fun of me, you know. [grumble mumble why does he like you, you suck!!

He's quiet for a moment, thinking - something sappy, evidently, if the next thing he says (to the back of the couch, since he turns his head, embarrassed) is any indication-] Thanks... for giving me a chance.