SLEEPING AT LAST | bajifuyu

six

"An important friend, huh," Chifuyu trailed off, finishing the last bandage on his face. Baji looked at him suspiciously as if he's trying to see if the latter is mocking him or not.

"Yeah, I told you he was one of my ride or die!" he claimed, popping his chest with pride. Chifuyu chuckled at the stupid display of pride, earning another object thrown at him.

"Why are you laughing? How dare you belittle Kazutora!"

"I'm not laughing at Kazutora," The blonde answered, "I'm laughing at you, Baji-san," he added and continues to laugh at his friend.

Baji would be one of those sentimental dramatic guys in movies. Chifuyu finds it fitting altogether with his poindexter style, and the latter laughs at the thought.

"Of course, you would be a sentimental guy," Chifuyu claimed, stifling his laugh at the image he created in his mind.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Baji questioned, tilting his head in confusion.

"That you look stupid," the blonde kid said, mocking the older one, and now they're chasing one another in the confined space of Baji's room.

Tired from their banter, they decided to sit, and silence fell between them. Chifuyu was thankful the rowdiness cease. The one thing he needs right now is silence since his head starts aching again. Cursing to himself, Chifuyu can only do what he is currently doing.

"You are cool, Chifuyu," Baji finally breaks the silence, finishing the last bites of his yakisoba. Surprised, Chifuyu stop from staring at the mirror.

"What did you say?" he asked, red tinting his face again. He gulped the imaginary lump on his throat, flustered at what the lad said.

"You're cool," Baji repeated, eyes boring Chifuyu's forehead.

"What the fuck?" Flabbergasted, he stops at his actions and looks at Baji. Just how many times will this person surprise Chifuyu? With Baji, he realized he has no stale moment. Everything is so unexpected that Chifuyu needs mental preparation with Baji's boldness.

"Because I saw you put up a fight against those Mandala guys," Baji confessed, looking at Chifuyu. "And, I never beat around the bushes, so I said what I said."

"Well, you're way cooler than I am. You knocked the air out of those Mandala goons," he admitted, comparing his and Baji's difference in fighting.

"If I was cool, I shouldn't have lost that fight." He said, feeling ashamed from earlier. Baji throws the yakisoba container at Chifuyu, annoyed at the latter's words.

"Can you stop throwing things at me like a child in a tantrum?" Chifuyu yelled, rubbing the part that hits the container. Baji huffed like an upset child to its parent, earning a couple of curses from the blonde kid.

"By the way, Chifuyu, can I ask you something?" Baji asked with concern plastered on his face. Suddenly changing the topic as if he wasn't neck-on-neck with the blonde lad earlier. Chifuyu blinked at him, curious about what can be Baji's question is.

"You have pale skin, you have a pile of bags under your eye, and you look like you came straight out of the walking dead," Baji trailed off, listing Chifuyu's noticeable features,

"Are you sure you're sleeping fine?"

"Baji-san, do you want to find out?" Chifuyu questioned seriously which Baji nervously chuckled. His eyes wandered the confined space, afraid that he stepped on a sensitive topic about the blonde kid.

"Oh, sorry. It's just that it's been bugging me since-" Baji's excuse was interrupted by Chifuyu's laugh, wondering what's so funny about the thing he said.

Questions like that no longer bother Chifuyu, given that he looked like that since he was a child. However, he finds it funny that people asked about it from time to time. He wondered if he looks so much alike with zombies from the mentioned TV show.

"I looked like this since I was a child, so don't even bother worrying about something so shallow," he answered, dismissing the fact that he's been neglecting his sleep. Baji frowned, not convinced by Chifuyu's answer, but he never questioned it again.

He respects Chifuyu's boundaries. If his friend doesn't want to talk about it, then he'll accept that choice.

"If you want to capture this moment, I can give you some good cameras," Chifuyu said, copying what Baji told him. Surprised at Chifuyu's boldness, Baji could only smirk to the latter.

"You like me, huh?" he teased,

"Oh wow, fuck you," Chifuyu sassed, "where did you even get the fucking idea?" he questioned, trying to push Baji off the high pedestal he put himself. Baji's laugh filled the room, and Chifuyu sighed.

Baji-san is so carefree, and it might take five years of my life span, Chifuyu mentally notes to himself.

"Well, if that's what you said, then that's it," Baji agreed, going back to his seat.

Night fell, and Chifuyu decided to go back home. Finally, arriving at his room, Chifuyu flop himself to his soft bed. His cat welcomed him with a purr, rubbing its head on Chifuyu's shoulder, which he adored. He offered his arms for his pet to cuddle with, and they lay in his bed in silence. 

"He's an interesting person, Peke J."

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I know I said I'd be gone for a week, but I have finished taking my entrance exam!! As a celebration, I would like to update this chapter now <33

I saw people voting and adding this story to this list. I just want to say thank you so much for showing support in my work!