Ｌ ｏ ｖ ｅ ｔ ａ ｓ ｔ ｅ| ×KNY× (AkazaXDouma)

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"I like the smell of fresh flowers and rain. It calms me down.. Do you like it too, Akaza?"
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Fluff
Hashira AU
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Soft rain clashed against the ground, mud thick and slippery. The smell of wet straw and flowers filled the cold air. The wailing of the wind filling the ears of every individual it had reached. A man with silvery blonde hair trudged through the pattering rain and thick mud, caking his shoes and clothing full of it. His hair was wet and hung below his hips, bangs stuck to his face. The male wore a dark greyish blue uniform, his haori had a black and red bloodstain pattern on it. He wore a pair of blue zoris, caked in mud from walking for hours in the rain. He'd surely catch a cold from this.. not as if it had mattered to him. Douma knew he'd still go on missions despite being ill and needing medications.

"This.. ah.. I've arrived at my estate.. I should get warmed up. Ike-kun won't be too happy with me.."

His smooth voice softly spoke, beautiful rainbow eyes shining like gems upon seeing the large estate. The male now trudged through the gate and last his front garden. He loved it. He always worked hard on keeping his garden pretty and proper, he'd let no one else do it. His hand had been on the door knob before he remembered to take his shoes off, placing them outside the door. The door opened with a loud creak, warm air hitting him in the face as a soft smile found itself on his lips. He made his way inside before closing the large doors behind him. Water drops dropped onto the polished floors, leaving soon trail behind Douma as he had walked up the stairs and to his room. One thing he surely had not expected was for Akaza, one of his coworkers, to be there. He had seemingly been waiting for him to get home, sitting on the soft bed in the middle, arms crossed with a glare.

"Oh.. hello.. Akaza-dono.. What brings you here? I'm sorry for my terrible appearance right now. I was out in the rain.. I came back from the mission our master sent me on." a nervous laugh escaped him, hand rubbing the back of his neck as he did. He knew the other man in the room didn't like him that much.. Always calling him annoying and calling him a slur of insults after. Akaza now raised an eyebrow at him, crystal blue eyes staring at the other.

"I had originally come here to have a discussion with you. But that seems to not be the case anymore, Douma." the other replied, standing up from the bed with a hum. This confused Douma. Wet hair slightly fell off his shoulder as he gave a slight tilt to his head, face contorting into that of a confused one. This.. this action made Akaza give a soft chuckle, placing a hand over his lips to muffle it. To him Douma had looked like a confused puppy. A confused puppy that wanted something from its owner.

"You're going to get a fever in a bit, Douma.. I'll be treating you. The discussion can wait.. so.. Why don't you go take a warm bath and get dressed in warm clothing. You're shivering." Akaza pointed out, hand going to rest on one of his hips. This made Douma more confused.. Akaza... Akaza being nice to him? Such a rare occurrence. He just simply hummed in response, walking past the other and to his closet where he took a shirt and hakama pants. A thought entered his mind for a quick moment before he took a warm jacket and new underwear.

"I'll be back.. Don't get too bored without me, Akaza~" the blonde softly teased, waving at the ravenette before disappearing into the bathroom that was attached to his room. It only took a few seconds before running water was heard.

Now in the bathroom, steam arose from the hot water that was pouring into the bath. He stared at it for a moment before starting to take his wet clothing off, leaving him naked. He closed the tap that hot water poured from before also opening the cold water tap afterwards. Burns wouldn't be comfortable, after all. A few moments of waiting had gone by before he carefully stepped in, a groan of satisfaction escaping his lips. It had been a stressful week and a nice bath was all he needed right now. Douma now carefully sat down, closing the other tap before laying his back against the bath wall.

"This gives me.. time to think.. mind was too cloudy earlier to think. Akaza.. Why does he hate me so much, I wonder.. Is it my personality? My looks, perhaps? Ah.. Does it even matter.. He'd never like me the way I like him. That fact saddens me." he softly mumbled to himself, aware that Akaza was just in the room next to him. A frown tugged at his pink lips, small tears prickling the corners of his eyes. This was sadly the horrible reality he'd have to accept. The horrible.. unforgiving.. truth.

"It's alright.. One day... Both you and him will find someone you love, right?" he tried convincing himself, his frown forming into a strained smile. He always wore that same smile. It's what he had been grown up to do.. save others.. make them feel happy. Listen to their problems and guide them to that godforsaken eternal paradise that didn't exist. If he smiles.. if he smiles and is kind.. people would surely like him, correct?

That was a goddamn lie. Smiling and being kind did nothing for the blonde. Everyone still hated him no matter what he did to fit in with the crowd! It hurt him.. It hurt him so much. Every insult that was yelled made his heart crack more and more.. sadness seeping out of the cracks. "I've never been happy. I.. I longed to feel emotions for so many years.. But once I did feel them. It just hurt. I hate emotions. I hate the love I have for Akaza.. the warm and fuzzy sensation I feel everytime I see the male." he trailed off, a blush creeping on his pale cheeks as he softly giggled. The happy feeling he adored so much returned.

"But maybe.. Maybe sometimes it's alright to feel things."

The blonde had finished his bath a few minutes prior, now struggling to dry his hair with Akaza snickering at him from the bed. Douma turned his head to face Akaza, lips in a pouty motion and a red face visible. This was weird. Instead of yelling insults at him.. He was instead joking and laughing with him. Not that he minded this in the slightest! He loved this moment and wouldn't mind having more of these in the future. When Akaza stopped laughing he had stood up, stretching for a small moment before going over to Douma.

"Alright alright.. Turn around you idiot. I'll do it for you, kay?" the ravenette inquired, watching the other turn around with a happy grin on their lips. Akaza now started drying his wet hair, being careful and gentle. He never wanted to admit his feelings towards the blondie but it had become increasingly difficult with time. That was the whole reason he came here. To confess. To get those stupid feelings out and forget about them once he had been rejected.

"Hmm.. Should I make a braid?" Akaza softly asked after finishing with the hair, looking at Douma for an answer. After a few seconds of careful consideration he accepted, leaning backwards and resting against the ravenette. "Get off of me, Douma. I'm going to punch your face in." Akaza growled out before staring at Douma, he never got to admire his pretty he was. His smooth, porcelain skin and beautiful rainbow eyes.. it always shone so brightly with hope and joy. A sigh left him as he simply wrapped his arms around the male's waist, pulling him closer. "Fine. Only this once, though. So don't go getting used to it!"

"Alright, Akaza-dono~!" he giggled out a reply, snuggling into the chest of the other individual. This was alright. More than alright, actually. It was great how close he got to be without getting punched!

To him iy was all like a happy dream, a soft and peaceful melody. As if he was trapped within that happy dream.. and hoped to never be free from it. He wanted this to last forever.

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