▪ Ship: Hinata Hajime x Naegi Makoto (hinaegi).
▪ AU: Non-despair.
▪ Requested by: N/A.
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【〝 Photograph. 〞】
Perhaps visiting the local art museum was a good change of plans for Naegi. He went by himself, but that didn't mean he couldn't have a good time all by himself! So he decided to take a laid-back route and explore the world of artistic visionary.
Treating himself to a coffee and muffin from the local café beforehand, he had finally made his way over to the museum. He had gone early in the morning, so there weren't as many people. Meaning, it was pretty quiet in the halls of the exhibits.
Naegi had stumbled into the abstract art exhibition area of the museum, and had decided to slow his pace from there; to get a better view of the art. He took note that the only other person in the hall was a guard. He was standing near the middle of the hall, arms crossed and a neutral expression on his face. As Naegi made his way to the other side of the exhibit, the guard had flashed a smile and nodded at him. Not wanting to seem rude, Naegi gave a small smile in return along with his own nod.
After reaching the other end, the luckster took note of how the guard looked. The guard was taller than Naegi, and had more a built structure in comparison to the luckster. One would guess that he keeps his body in check. Naegi also had to admit, he did seem very attractive. The guard had a shade of olive to his eyes that suited him quite well. His hair was of the brunette spectrum, and was spikier in some aspects. Everything about the guard seemed so beautiful, Naegi felt as if he looked at a masterpiece itself.
Naegi lightly shook his head, trying to get any stray thoughts of the guard out of his head. He didn't even know the guy and he was getting flustered over him. Trying to distract himself, he took note of which piece of artwork he stood in front of. It was a specific painting, splashes of bright colors here and there. An idea popped into his head. He should take a picture with it! That way he could commemorate the event seeing this piece of art.
Naegi fished in his jacket's pockets for his phone, and after brushing his fingertips over the surface, pulled it out. He turned it on and went to the camera application. He had to admit, taking a selfie with only the guard being the other person in the room felt a little embarrassing. Nevertheless, Naegi did want to take at least one photo of himself in the art museum, so he made it as if the guard wasn't even in the room with him. He turned so that his back was facing the painting and raised his phone just high enough so that both himself and the painting were in the shot. Not knowing what to do with his free hand, Naegi raised it and made a peace sign with his fingers. He flashed a smile and gave a wink for the photo.
Click!
Naegi lowered both arms and looked down at his phone. A pretty decent picture of himself, if he had to admit. Neither one his best nor his worst, but above average. He liked how it turned out. He allowed a small smile to grow on his face as success for his photography.
"Hey." Naegi looked up at the sudden voice in the air. He obviously didn't speak, and after taking a quick glance around the room, drew his conclusion that it was the guard that spoke up.
"...Yeah?" He questioned, raising a finger to point at himself. The guard just chuckled at Naegi's action.
"No taking photos of the artwork," the guard had said. He had his arms crossed, his eyes moving from Naegi's eyes to his phone, then back towards his eyes. He flushed from the warning, not knowing it wasn't allowed to take photos of the artwork.
"Uhm, but I was actually taking a selfie," came Naegi's reply. In his defense, his picture was mainly him rather than the painting. He had turned his phone off and slid it back into his jacket's pocket. Instead of awkwardly letting his arms hang loose at his sides, he put his hands in his pockets.
The guard laughed again, this time looking Naegi straight in the eyes as he said, "I know." A flirtatious wink accompanying his statement. His olive eyes dancing with a playful surge in them, a small smirk blooming onto his lips.
It took Naegi about three seconds to comprehend what the guard had implied, until he turned to a blushing mess. Had the guard just flirted? Right now, with him?! He knew his cheeks were ablazed, so he just settled for ever so gracefully spluttering.
Taking note of Naegi's current state, the guard laughed. A sound that was so very merry and so beautiful that Naegi wanted to hear it again. The guard stifled his laughter, walking towards Naegi as he outstretched his hand.
"I'm sorry, you were probably caught by surprise," the guard stopped to use his free hand to scratch the back of his neck, "I-I... Well, I just wanted to catch your attention. You seem like a pretty cute guy, and... You see where I'm going with this, right?" It was the guard's turn to flush a bit. His sun-kissed skin being mixed with a pink palette of his own blush.
Naegi shook his head for the second time that morning, accepting the guard's notion of a handshake. He took note of how the other's hand felt against his own. How he wanted to feel it if they ever held hands. "Uh, hehe, y-yeah. You did catch me by surprise," Naegi cleared his throat, "Then again, you are an attractive guy yourself."
Naegi looked up at the guard when he heard the other speak again. "Say, what's your name? I'm Hinata. Hinata Hajime," the guard introduced himself, smiling down at Naegi.
"Naegi." It was Naegi's turn to smile. "Naegi Makoto." Hinata Hajime, then. It suited him, and Naegi liked that.
"Well then, Naegi, how about I take you out for a date sometime? My treat," Hinata offered. Looking down at their still held hands, he let another smirk play at his lips. "Maybe then, you could hold my hand some more." Hinata gestured down at their hands, winking once more.
Naegi felt himself flush again. A date with Hinata-kun, hm? He loved the idea. "Mm, sure. If it means I get to hold your hand some more, then I'd love to," Naegi playfully winked up at Hinata, nudging him with his elbow.
Hinata's laughter rang through the hall once more. Like music to Naegi's ears.
