Naegami One-shots 'Cause I'm Bored 2.0

Nail Art

[During the killing game]

"Ah?! Naegi! What are you doing in my dorm room?!" Byakuya yelled at the boy, quickly throwing his hands behind his back. "Sorry, Kyoko sent me in here to check on you. You haven't come out in a while." Byakuya groaned. "Yes, I'm fine. You can leave now."

Makoto scratched his cheek, a concerned look on his face. "What are you doing with your hands? Did something happen? Are you hurt?" Togami glared at Naegi, somewhat flustered by his sudden worry.

"No, it's nothing like that! Just leave, Naegi. You're wasting my time." Byakuya tried to get the boy out of his room, but it was no use. He continued to insist on letting him take a look at Byakuya's hands.

"Just let me see! I have to make sure that you're okay!" Byakuya scoffed at this. "Why do you care? Whatever, don't answer that. If I show you my hands, will you leave me alone?" Makoto nodded eagerly.

"Fine. But you must swear that what you see will not be spread across the school." Byakuya's face was already red with embarrassment. "Of course! I promise." Byakuya sighed before taking his hands out from behind his back. His nails had a bright coat of nail polish on them. It was messy and rather ugly. There was also several stains of the paint on his fingers; he must have been trying this for a while.

"You were... painting your nails??" Makoto asked, rather confused. "Yes, Naegi. That's pretty obvious." Byakuya couldn't bare to look Makoto in the eye, he was far too ashamed.

"But, why? You don't seem like the nail art type...?" "Hmph... I'm not. I suppose I've just always adored the nails of my father's women. I understand it's a strange thing to take a liking towards. It's just always sort of... interested me." Byakuya gasped suddenly, covering his mouth. He was shocked by his honesty.

"Y-You! You didn't hear any of that! Get out of my room, Naegi!" Makoto chuckled lightly. "Here, let me help. What colour did you want?" Byakuya stared at the boy, shocked. "I don't want your help! Leave!"

"Stop being so stubborn, Byakuya. Here, let's go with this dark green. It'll match your clothes well!" Makoto picked up Byakuya's hand, swabbing over his nails with nail polish remover. Byakuya blushed heavily at this. "F-Fine... Do what you want..."

Makoto painted the new coats on Byakuya's nails. It looked pretty and smooth, quite unlike the original drippy mess. "Sometimes I would do my sister's nails when were younger, so I have a bit of experience." Makoto smiled at Byakuya while adding some final touches to the sides of his nails.

"See, they look great on you!"  Makoto admired his work, genuinely impressed with how he did.  "Yes... I suppose they look... decent."  Byakuya couldn't hide his smile.  "Thank you, Makoto." 

         His shoulders dropped in relaxation.  Though his pride refused to admit it, he felt much more connected and trusting of Makoto. 

        Makoto nodded happily and pat the backs of Byakuya's hands before setting them down.  "The colour really does look good for you; make you very pretty."  Makoto smiled.  "T-That's!  Y-You?!  T-That's not even relevant..."  Byakuya stuttered through his flusteredness. 

        "Oh, sorry!"  Makoto giggled happily, clearly having fun with his new friend.  "Well then, I'm going to go back to the cafeteria!  Tell me if you ever need my help again."  Makoto got up from Byakuya's bed and headed towards the door.

         "Wait, Makoto, I'll come with you."  Byakuya quickly ran after him, and grabbed onto his hand.  Makoto flinched at first but gladly leaned into it, probably assuming it was a platonic touch. 

          They walked to the dining area together and talked happily about their interests.  They grew much closer and began hanging out daily.  Eventually, Makoto moved into Byakuya's dormitory, which only further fed their loving relationship. 

            Now that their dating, Makoto makes sure to paint Byakuya's nails before they go out together.

I don't really like this one but whatever
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