Eventide ~ a spicy noodles fanfic

Chapter 19. Something New

Mk joyfully agreed to go out for food. He smiled and began to skip toward the restaurant happily as he always had.

For some reason, his smile had distracted Red Son more than usual. He felt something deep in his stomach. Not like the awful feeling he had been chocking back for so long, but something new. Something weightless. Something refreshing that kept pulling him closer to Mk, tugging at him like a rope made of silk. It almost made him nauseous.

They had finally made it to the restaurant and sat on a patio outside to admire the lovely day. Red son tried his hardest to think back to the website.

Okay..so take him out and offer to pay...

"So...uh.."

Red Son began awkwardly.

Mk was looking away, distracted by a bird that flew across the beautiful blue sky. His utter joy and lovely eyes fixated on the blue sky. Something about such a simple expression filled Red son with that weightless feeling once more. The more the feeling grew, the more he could feel his cheeks burn.

What was this obnoxious feeling?

Mk looked back at Red son who was still staring, in awe.

"Are you okay, Red?" Mk giggled slightly.

"U-um.. yes."

Red son covered his face in his menu, hiding his blush.

Mk stared at him as he slowly lifted the menu from his face. His cheeks almost as red as his hair which flared at the tips.

He couldn't help but think of how adorable it was.

"What made you choose this place, Red? This restaurant is a popular place for couples." Mk laughed once more.

"Couples?"

"Yeah, y'know, boyfriends, girlfriends..."

Red son was confused.

"Isn't that what we are?"

Mk blushed before bursting into laughter.

"I-I don't get it.. what's so funny..?"

"Oh red son.. I think you misunderstood! You and I are friends! Not boyfriends! Boyfriends are romantic." Mk explained sighing deeply after his laughter.

Red sons blush grew, his hair flaring up. How could he have been so stupid? He hid behind his menu which almost caught on fire.

Mk moved the menu out of the way to see his face.

"Hey. It's okay! You don't have to feel ashamed about it."

Red son focused on his kind smile and his eyes that stared into his so softly and kindly. The blush slowly faded and the warm feeling of safety shot through him. A feeling he hadn't felt since he met him.

Mk loves Red sons adorable spark. He loved it so much he wanted to experiment.

"It's adorable when you flare up like that."

Almost instantly upon hearing those words, Red sons hair flared up into a fiery mess. His cheeks bright red and his eyes bloodshot with confusion and embarrassment.

Mk laughed loudly and playfully.

"I wish you could see the look on your face right now!" He said between laughter.

Red son couldn't tame the fire so he grabbed his glass of water and dumped it onto his head. The fire was extinguished and smoke filled Mk's lungs.

"Payback." Red son glared as Mk began to cough from the smoke and steam.

The rest of the lunch was full of jokes and fun. Mk could tell that even though he blushed and hid his face numerous times, he was having fun. Watching Red son have fun made Mk have fun.

After the lunch was finished, Red tried to pay but he only had a few dollars left.

"U-I'm I-" he stuttered uncontrollably before Mk laughed and handed the waiter the rest of the money.

Red son was disappointed. He failed to buy him lunch.

"What happened to all the money Pigsy gave you?" Mk asked.

"I used most of it for a surprise. You'll find out soon!"