Relationship Status: It's Complicated

United Fronts

(Art by ChubnChocolate)

The bell that indicated someone was entering the penthouse sounded, and Sega's ears picked up the noise, but he didn't raise his head. The commotion indicated many people and Naki's excited voice rang out over the large space.

"He won't care, Gege! He won't even pay attention! His hands always wander and he gets us all distracted." Naki placed the drinks on the counter. He was proud he was trusted with the task of balancing the drink tray as he leaned into Bai Yusheng's phone camera to see Valges.

"Sweetie, the point of cheering someone up is to- DOES THAT LOOK LIKE A FUCKING HEROIC POSE? WHAT ARE YOU, FRESHMEN!? The point is to make that person feel better."

"Valges...dear..."

"Yes, my doll?"

"They ARE freshman dear, remember it's only tryouts."

"Ah... I forgot. Whoops, let me get off and act like I am not secretly a raging banshee. Smother Sega in kisses for me. I was spoiled for weeks and now it's back to this! Should I just transfer? Complete the circle?"

"Valges, you are going to graduate Valedictorian so stop trying to lose that and finish your year out! You and Bai Yusheng can do anything you want in a few months! Don't forget to think hard about the graduation celebration."

Aiden smiled into Bai Yusheng's camera before they turned it back to themselves, "okay we will let you go, we miss you. Remember to practice with patience."

"Yes, yes, my doll. Bye Naki, bye Saalah. Be good!"

Naki was already rummaging in the many bags, separating food and stacking desserts to place in the fridge. He pulled out a fragrant dish. It was a lighter meal and one of Sega's favorites. Naki settled the food they'd be eating now back into the bag and began to take it to the table in the spacious living room which sat in front of Sega's fancy sectional.

"I'm going up. Saalah, Bai Yusheng, are you coming?"

"I'll help Naki, you two go ahead." Saalah began to gather small bowls and everyone's favorite condiments. Naki already had an egg roll in his mouth and Saalah could only chuckle fondly at their bottomless pit. "I don't remember you ordering egg rolls."

Naki chuckled, playfully breaking off the other half and bringing it to Saalah's mouth. "I got caught."

Aiden followed Bai Yusheng up, Bai Yusheng with Sega's favourite tea in their hand so they could tempt him up. The room door was open and Sega's massive bed held a raised center, the silhouette of his figure bundled under the covers. Aiden went over to his media station which held an alarming amount of open pill bottles and he began to pick a few up, trying to see if he recognized the contents.

"I'm not doped up. Everything is from the fucking grocery store," Sega said groggily. "And my stupid meds are too old to trust. And I'm out of proper things to smoke." Sega bundled more under the blanket, "If it's not drugs I don't want it."

Bai Yusheng slid into the bed, petting down the covers, "Passion fruit pear boba with the assorted popping. Extra large and slightly chilled with fresh cherries." 

A moment of silence passed and a pale hand appeared from the covers, "Did you get the black bean noodles with the cabbage and sliced braised pork?"

"With three boiled eggs and extra sauce," Aiden cooed, joining them on the bed. "And the fruit parfait is chilling in the fridge."

A white head emerged from black blankets and Sega appeared sour but also expectant. "I want to eat in bed."

Bai Yusheng smoothed away the crazy locks. "Not a chance. You are going to grump later if we say yes now. One crumb and you'll clean the whole room. Come down, we brought Sherlock Holmes."