Kurapika and Leorio have been good friends for many years now. They know eachothers favorite foods, books, shows, etc. They know when one is sad or when the other is happy, they comfort eachother whenever they can. But over the recent years, after Kurapika had finished his revenge, he decided to settle down with his dear companion. The two share a two bedroom apartment in York New. It was cramped, but nonetheless, it was perfect to the both of them. They each had their own stylistic ideas. Kurapika with more modern architecture, while Leorio loves warm, homey, stuff. Despite their major differences, they somehow made the apartment their home.
Now, as of recently, whenever Kurapika talks to certain people, (men who obviously have an attraction towards them) Leorio gets this pang of jealousy? No, more like attachment issues??? No, no.. yes?? Yes. Both? Both. He doesn't like the fact that these guys are out here flirting with his Kurapika. It's fucking gross. But, that doesn't mean he likes him like that right? I mean, he does like certain attributes about the blonde. Like his laugh, and his smile, his sweet soul when helping others... "NO. THAT IS YOUR FRIEND SNAP OUT OF IT." He always tells himself that because it's not like they were dating or anything right?? I mean, they did like to cuddle on the couch together and, they gave eachother really reaaalllly long hugs as well.. Leorio shook these thoughts out of his head once more and went on with his day.
The pair went out shopping earlier that wonderful, sunny day. The streets were crowded and hectic as usual. I mean, it's the city. What do you expect. As the two were getting some produce, an old acquaintance of Kurapika's walks up to the both of them.
"Kurapika? Is that you? Oh man! Long time, no see!" The unidentified person says. Kurapika's face lit up with happiness as the two embrace with open arms. "It's nice to see you again, Holmes." They say, as they start some regular chit chat.
Leorio looked at the two and he was disgusted by what he was seeing. "Those two are chatting it up like they haven't seen eachother for years!" He thought. (They haven't, ya dummy.) he looked at Holmes and how his body language switched up from friendly, to more flirtatious. Gross. Kurapika on the other hand, stayed more professional. Their hand movements suggested that they were only in a friendly mood and that was that.
"I dunno why he's talking to him.. he's weird, he's like a stupid flirty ass who probably wants a one night sta—" Leorio was cut out of his thoughts with Kurapika calling his name. "Leorio? Are you alright? You're staring at us pretty intensely." Kurapika says with a chuckle. "Huh? Oh no, everything's good! It's just.., who's that?"
"Oh! My goodness, I'm such a bad person for not introducing you two already! This is Holmes, an acquaintance from my old job." Holmes stool out his hand to shake Leorio's. He accepted of course, not wanting to come off as an ass. "Hi. I'm Leorio, Kurapika's close friend." Holmes stayed quiet with a slight smile as he let go of Leorio's hand.
Leorio grits his teeth as Holmes started asking him questions. Like, "where are you from?", "when did you and Kurapika meet?", "what do you do as an occupation?" All that stupid jazz. Leorio answered every question while Kurapika went off to get some more vegetables. "So.. you know Pika from his job..?" He asks. Holmes nods his head. "They're always so.. feisty when it comes to getting what he wants.. it's scary, but attractive in a way—" he began but Leorio cut him off instantly with a stare meaning, "if you say that shit one more time, I will not hesitate to punch you."
Holmes was immediately intimidated by Leorio's presence, but was bold enough to not back down at all. Still trying to get the opportunity to "compliment" them to the best of his ability. Before Leorio could even say or do anything, Kurapika came back with some bags of vegetables. Neatly wrapped, and in a small shopping basket. Immediately noticing the tension, they try to ease it down as much as possible before it got worse.
"Seems like you two are getting along!" He says with a smile, looking up at Leorio, who was obviously gritting his teeth out of pure rage. He was ready to attack the guy. Holmes smiles and nods. "Yep! He tells me a lot about you! But anyways, I'm running late. My boyfriend usually gets home around 3 so I just wanted to get some stuff for home." Kurapika smiles and nods. "That's nice. I'm glad you found someone." "And I'm glad you're looking a lot more healthier. The last time I saw you, you weren't doing the best." Kurapika frowns but then smiles and looks at Leorio. "He's the one who helped me out throughout the years.. so, you gotta thank him." Holmes looks at Leorio and smiles widely. "You're pretty cool man. Thanks for helping him out." Leorio blushes a bit and waves it off like it was nothing.
Anyways, Holmes says looking at his watch, "I'm gonna head out. It was nice meeting you uh, Reolio was it?" Leorio was going to correct him, but he didn't bother. "Yeah, you too."
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Holmes was long gone, and the two were taking the subway home. It was so fucking crowded in there.. Christ, it even smelled like fucking B.O.! But again, it's the city so what do you expect. The ride was pretty silent until they got off of their station and started walking back to their apartment.
Kurapika stopped Leorio in his tracks and looked at him. "You were jealous. Weren't you?"
"UMYES?? YESIWAS!!!!?!?!1!2! HE WAS GROSS AND NASTY AND I HATED HIM BECAUSE HE WAS COMPLIMENTING YOU. ONLY I CAN DO THAT CUZ YOU'RE REALLY CUTE AND EUGHHHHHH." That was all in Leorio's head of course, he could never taint the friendship he had with Kurapika due to his feelings. Or can he? No, don't risk it. That's bad.
"Leorio? You still haven't answered my question." Leorio shakes his head no. "Of course not. I was just like.." he makes these hand movements, trying to explain himself as best as possible. "Ya know?" (No.. no they do not.) Kurapika stood there blankly. "Uh-huh.." they both walk to their apartment door and Leorio pulls out the keys and opens the door. They rest the groceries down and take off their shoes and such.
Maybe one day Leorio would tell his feelings to Kurapika. Maybe they could reciprocate them back? He shakes the feeling off again. It's not the right time yet.. but soon. Soon he'll stop being such a "fucking pussy" as Killua puts it, and just do it.
