𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬.

07 | cancelled attempt

they had a fun conversation during art class. they're supposed to be talking about what they're going to draw as a pair, but ended up getting to know each other. akutagawa sat on the chair infront of atsushi's desk backwards, resting his chin atop of his arms that are placed on the top rail. he watched as atsushi burst out laughing with a smile. he couldn't move his gaze away from the happy boy.

he never laughed like this for a long time.
i'm glad to see him like this again.

--- after school ;

the bell rang. atsushi getting off his seat and rushing towards akutagawa's desk, putting on his backpack through the process. "yo, akutagawa!" he cheerfully called out, waving his hand up in the air to gain said name's attention. the black haired male who was stuffing his things inside his bag, looked to his right, seeing atsushi approaching.

"oh, hey," he simply greeted back, continuing to put his stuff inside his bag. grinning, nakajima slid his warm hands inside the pockets of his trousers, "are we going to your place to work on the drawing?" he questioned.

ryuunosuke paused, remembering that he paired up with him in art class. he turned to the smaller male, "sorry but i'm going home late. i have basketball practice today." he apologetically said, but atsushi understood. he nodded his head, "alright then. what about tomorrow?" he asked with the same smile.

"i won't be that late. our practice will end around five thirty. i can go to your place by six.. or do you prefer my place?"

"oh, no no. it's fine!" atsushi reassured, slightly waving his hands, "we can do the project in my place, i don't mind at all! i'll wait for you then." he smiled, patting akutagawa's shoulder that took akutagawa by surprise. blushing, he slowly nodded his head, ".. okay."

the pale boy chuckled, "don't injure yourself while practicing, akutagawa-san!" he cheerfully said before rushing out of the classroom, waving goodbye to the taller boy. akutagawa raised his hand as a response, watching as atsushi's figure run out of the room. once he was out of sight, the black haired softly scoffed. he acts like a kid.

--- 5:06 p.m ;

atsushi nibbled his lower lip while scrolling through pinterest, which he dosen't know why he decided to do that. he sat on the couch, his legs resting atop of it, waiting for akutagawa's arrival. he wore one of his hoodies again to cover the cuts from the other male since he dosen't know that he used to do self harm.

dazai came, pulling a chair that made loud creak noises and a rope in his left hand. the annoying noises made atsushi look up from his phone with a huge frown, seeing that his roommate is attempting to kill himself again.

he sighed, "dazai-san, can you kindly continue committing suicide next time? akutagawa's coming in any minute now to do an assignment with me," by hearing this, the older brunette instantly stopped his actions on top of the chair. he lowered his arms that was supposed to hung up a rope, he then looked at atsushi, "akutagawa?"

the younger male nodded his head. smirking, dazai jumped off of the chair, "you guys are that close to do an assignment together?" he began to tease. nakajima scratched his temple, "he asked me to be his partner for this so i agreed." he explained. the brunette arched an eyebrow, getting suspicious. nah, they're dating.

"whatever you say." he shrugged his shoulders, standing up from the wooden chair and walking out of the living room. atsushi furrowed his eyebrows at this, turning around to watch as dazai made his way out, "why do i have a feeling you don't believe me?!"

"don't talk to me. i don't like talking to you."

"excuse me?!"

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dazai and his mood swings 🤦‍♀️