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Post Game AU!Saiibo: Music Box

(A/N): You can think of this as a sort of sequel to the other post game AU; but this one isn't entirely related to the other. That being said, this is another request from Flaming_SaiiboAce ! If you want more info on this AU, go check out their book explaining it!

Warnings: None

Tetsuya smiled softly as he pulled his old music box out of an inconspicuous drawer from the desk he now shared with Shuichi.

He set the small box on his bed, leaning back against the pillows as music started playing from the box. (A/N: The music is the video above)

He felt himself relax. He sunk into the mattress and closed his eyes as soft music surrounded him.

Just as he was about to drift off, he heard the bedroom door quietly creek open, prompting him to open an eye to see who had entered the space.

He saw Shuichi in the doorway, smiling sheepishly. "Ah, sorry... I just got back from work... I didn't realize you were-"

"Oh, I wasn't asleep; I was just relaxing!" Tetsuya assured.

"O-oh! Okay." Shuichi set his bag down and sat in the desk chair.

A few minutes of the two young men sitting in comfortable silence went by as they each just listened to the soft music.

"Tetsuya?"

"Hm?"

"If i-it's not too personal... may I ask where is this music box from?"

"..."

Shuichi panicked as Tetsuya's small smile began to waver. "Of course, y-you don't have to tell me anything! It was a stupid question-"

"I... don't remember where it's from." Tetsuya admitted quietly.

"O-oh..." Shuichi frowned as he noticed how disappointed in himself Tetsuya looked.

"But... even though I don't remember... the music calms me." Tetsuya continued.

"It's very tranquil." Shuichi agreed. It really suits him for some reason... maybe because the music is soft and beautiful like hi- I can't think like this! He's a friend! I won't make him uncomfortable!

There was another moment of quiet.

"... Shuichi-kun?"

"Yeah?"

Tetsuya shifted nervously, scooting to the other side of the bed. "Do you want to... listen to it together?"

Shuichi blushed. "I-" Is this really happening?!
"Yes."

As soon as Shuichi laid down, the white haired boy grabbed his hand, looking away bashfully.

Shuichi squeezed the other's hand in spite of himself as they both continued to immerse themselves in the soft sounds emanating from the music box.

(A/N): I know you wanted a confession Flaming_SaiiboAce , but I didn't want a forced scene to mess with the tone of the one shot, so I left it out. I hope that's okay!

Besides that, I thought this was pretty cute and I hope you readers feel the same way!

Thanks for reading! Bye now!