Saioma Month 2023

Drunken secrets aren't so secret

Invited to a reunion, Kokichi and Shuichi of course opt to go. The one problem is that they're dating, and don't want anyone to know. So they go - in secret

Prompt : Drunken Confessions

Opening the car door, Shuichi smiled as Kokichi immediately sprang out into his arms, smiling. Briefly reaching back in, Shuichi grabbed the bag on the floor before paying the taxi driver - looking up at the house in front of them. It was decedent, to be polite about it. Or, as Kokichi put it while squinting up, "Wow - Rantaro really is a rich asshole."

"Kokichi!"

"I'm just being honest," he looked up at Shuichi, grinning, "That's what everyone wants me to do, riiight?"

Shuichi shook his head, "Your lies are... what make you; you"

"Awww, you're so sweet, Shumai."
There was a second or two of silence before Kokichi looked back up at the house, "You excited?"

"To see everyone again?" Shuichi asked, "Of course."

"You aren't," Kokichi paused for a second, mouth twisted into one of his slightly creepy smiles, "Worried?"

"No." Shuichi said firmly, "I know that we haven't told them about... us, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the night."

"Well, I might just have to tell them," Kokichi let his smile become a usual, more mischievous one, "Or maybe I'm just lying!"

"You are."

"Nuh-uh!"

"Kokichi..."
"You gonna arrest me, Mr Detective?"

"How many times do I have to tell you... that's not what a detective does."

"Nishishishi, your job's so boring Shumai," Kokichi paused for a second, suddenly looking thoughtful, "Y'know, maybe I can finally get everyone to join D.I.C.E!"

"Seriously?"

"Well it's a party, riiight?" Kokichi grinned, "People are known for making good decisions there."

Shaking his head, Shuichi began to move towards the door and away from his boyfriend, "I'm just going to leave you outside, you know."

"M-My Shumai would abandon me?" Kokichi rapidly began gulping, "You're so mean!!"

"C'mon," Shuichi said, opening the door and giving him a smile, "Everyone will be waiting."
"Miu's probably late," Kokichi declared, instantly cheering up and skipping to Shuichi's side, "Have you ever been to Rantaro's before?"
"I... don't think so," Shuichi looked down slightly, smiling at Kokichi's excitement. "Why don't you tell me about it?"

After a few minutes' walk (Kokichi hadn't been kidding when he said Rantaro's house was enormous) they both came upon the door. As Shuichi reached out to know, Kokichi instinctively grabbed his hand, giving a little tug to get Shuichi to look at him. "We're not... telling anyone about us, are we?"

"No... not for now," Shuichi confirmed. It had been a difficult decision, but they had decided against it. Neither of them could pinpoint a specific reason, but they didn't want their friends to know just yet. Besides, it wouldn't make that much of a difference - and they could keep it under wraps. Shuichi was fairly sensible, and Kokichi was a skilled liar, when he wanted to be. At this point, Shuichi was fairly certain that Kokichi could announce to everyone they were dating - and almost no-one would believe him. Maybe Rantaro and Gonta would?

Giving Shuichi's hand a small squeeze before letting go, Kokichi brought his hand up to the door, knocking rapidly and as loud as he could. Almost immediately, Rantaro opened the door, a welcoming smile on his face.