Amasai Oneshots

Love: the definition

BG:
Little poem half story, each little story is before they become partners.
He/they Rantaro because i said so
Tw: mentions of emotional abuse and manipulation, overall bad memories
Didnt proof read may be mistakes
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Love.

Love can have many definitions. And many ways to show. It can be conveyed or spoken with a simple 'Hello'"

"Hey, How are you today Taro?"

And a simple smile

"Im doing alright how bout' you Shu?"

Love can be as simple as a greeting in the morning. Or a comfortable silence in the night.

Or being there for each other when one needs to be held tight.

When tears were falling down his face, and the one with golden eyes couldnt speak. The ones dark as evergreen said "its alright.. we can talk later, when your ready if you need..?" They gave him a warm hug and he gladly accepted, not feeling all that better yet, though still relieved.

Love can mean being understood when feeling no one else could. When one can put the time and effort to read your lengthy book.

"Yeah.. it was hard growing up like that.. making so many mistakes with the wrong people. I guess thats what people refer too when saying 'young and dumb'" They chuckled

But the other wasnt laughing along. Though not a pitying look on his side. Rantaro wasn't inherently upset, yet a single tear managed to escape the corner of his eye.

That specific smile, always made Shuichi wonder if he was always just like that, or if he learned how to do that, or maybe on the inside it was just.. normal. Something felt off about it, but its not the same one that reminded him of a stop sign.

He held their hand that was lying on the cold park bench. which made the other confused.
'What would holding my hand do?'

Shuichi started out, calm and cool.
"Ive made mistakes like that too, especially thinking you can trust a person, then suddenly it all goes down hill when you realize how badly youve been treated a little too late.." sounding a little spacey

"Though as time goes on, we 'learn from our mistakes' as many people say" he smiled kindly "but whats most important is that you learned something, like the fact we all deserve to be treated with respect from those around us, and listened too. Staying in bad situations with people you shouldn't just because your scared of what will or wont happen without them isn't a good or healthy relationship, wether it be friendships or romantic partners, or even family. *Needing* someone isnt ideal either.. "
Looking up from the table and locking eyes with one another, he realized Rantaros smile seemed more..

"Sorry for rambling.." Shuichi paused

more, real. Genuine. The way his eyebrows were lowered.

And one more thing about love that we shouldnt miss. Is that you shouldnt need one another to exist.

"Thats just a breeding ground for codependency. Relationships should be the little sprinkles on top of life.." he made a motion with his free hand as if putting sprinkles on ice cream, the other laughed at this
"Not the.., hmm whats a good example?.. the cone thats holding everything there. You should stay with someone because they make you happy and add joy to your life, and adds to the goodness of that cone of balance and stability. Your not wrong for leaving a situation where, well.. you were being used? If thats the right way to put it.. used as in 'i need you, to be a better person or be happy as a whole, im not happy without you, im going to force you to support me because i cant support myself and im a miserable person who likes to drag other people down with you"

he says this while making a mocking tone and wagging his pointer finger, the other wondered if he was quoting a specific person, or not but Rantaro knew that they were feeling better, and it was thanks to the sprinkles ontop.

"Well to summarize, being young means your more susceptible bad things."

"Thats one awful summary Shuichi" he jested, though he did feel less guilt having someone there to confirm or deny is like a comforting quilt.

Knowing that you werent entirely right, in a specific kind of way, yet also knowing that you yourself arent the one to blame. Helps ease the past pain, keeps it tame in a way?

"..But thanks, you have no idea how much your long monologue has eased me, wondering why you let things happen can leave you feeling.. well..

..."

Shuichi shook his head
"Its okay.. i get it. Im glad i could help.. but Being a writer does some things to you mr.Amami. Makes you drag out all your thoughts, to fill a single page" with a grin, the two stood up off the bench they were sitting on, though it was cold out but holding Shuichis gloved hand made their heart feel warm even if only for a few minutes.

"Sweet dreams, Taro"
"Sweet dreams Shu, dont let the book lice bite."
...there was silence as they both walked in opposite directions.

"book what-?" He fwiped his head back around adjusting his scarf. "Thats a real thing??"

Also another thing about love, is being able to crack jokes with one another, being able to read and see all the colors.

"Yeah? You haven't heard of it? Been' around longer than da' vinchi himself."

"I dont believe you, your pulling my leg."

"Hundred' percent serious"

"No way-"