.ೃᯤ ̫࿔*

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@literatvres 　)
            〝  i just don't want to seem rude.  you did return my jacket after all.  it's the least i can do to repay your kindness ＂ kaoru reasoned,  a soft poke being placed upon inho's cheek.  he soon after made his way to the kitchen,  looking through the fridge to see what ingredients they had that could be used〝  and i don't think i could've been more direct than that.  also let me know what you're in the mood for ＂

the glass of water is taken⸺ and inho merely takes a short sip,  eventually placing the glass upon the coffee table.⠀ "  look at you,  even wanting me to overstay for dinner..  then saying you don't want to keep me here for too long-  "⠀ inho’s flattered,  really.  that means kaoru enjoys his company despite how much of a tease he could be.⠀ "  sure,  why not?  haha,  you really need to be direct with what you want.  "

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@literatvres 　)
            〝  if you don't have anywhere else to be,  it would make nice company if you stayed over.  maybe even for dinner perhaps﹖ ＂ kaoru offered with a smile as he handed the glass to inho〝  but if you have somewhere to be,  i wouldn't want to keep you for too long ＂

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@literatvres 　)
            〝  you guys bet on it﹖﹖  actually,  i shouldn't even be surprised about it.  this is anri we're talking about after all- ＂ kaoru said with a sigh while slightly ruffling up his own ashen locks〝  and if that's what she bet,  what was your's﹖ ＂

"  your sister’s such a snitch.  "⠀ he sighs,  pouting for a bit.  (obviously,  she really wasn't a snitch..)  but he thinks kaoru will believe him.⠀ "  she said that you liked me.  so i said..  ‘should i prove it?’  so we had a little bet.  "

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@literatvres 　)
            he should say no,  pretend he wasn't curious and move on as if nothing had happened.  but his own curiosity was getting the better of him,  which caused kaoru to give in〝  alright,  let's hear it.  because i really want to know at this point ＂

his smile may have gotten wider after hearing that,  and inho found himself enjoying the company kaoru offered.  it was nice,  and he wishes it would always remain this pleasing.⠀ "  even if you say that now,  i wouldn't let you do that for me..  and to get involved with whatever bullshit i went through.  nor would i ever want to put you in a position where you feel obligated to fix my issues.  i handled them anyways.  "

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@literatvres 　)
            〝  you've always been cool to me,  even during your lowest moments ＂ he quietly said with a small smile.  it was unclear whether those words of his were meant to be said aloud or in his head,  but he seemed to not be startled by hearing his own words regardless.  an arm was later set to rest over inho's shoulders as he let out a chuckle〝  i'm just saying that if we were friends much sooner,  i would've been there to defend you from all those rumors.  but i'm still happy with this outcome ＂

"  it's fine,  you know.  i got the hand of those rumors.  "⠀ right,  he remembered it.   though the newspaper club played a huge factor on such incidents,  it wasn't like he could do anything about it before.⠀ "  that..  was probably for the best.  haha,  i think i'm much cooler now though.  "⠀ it was best to be strangers during that time   ..   perhaps them meeting now is some kind of miraculous fate.   the mere thought made him muse,  a soft smile lingering.⠀ "  i wouldn't want you to meet the lowest version of myself.  now look,  we're basically close now.  "⠀ turned inho.

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@literatvres 　)
            〝  that's what i plan on doing.  hopefully i'll manage to one day make a proper living out of it and even be able to go overseas ＂ the pen in his hand was clicked a couple of times〝  and i do the best i can to take care of her.  i just don't want to see her stressing about stuff she doesn't need to worry about you know﹖ ＂

inho found it wholesome amidst the conversation.  he listened attentively,  all while writing down the translations on his part,⠀ "  cute.  i think you should keep doing it..  something you're passionate about can get others reeled in.  "⠀ then,  a playful nudge of his elbow is done to their side.⠀ "  that's good you have each other.  i can tell,  you're a good brother.  "

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@literatvres 　)
            his eyes seemed to shine with enthusiasm at hearing inho's own curiosity,  being more than happy to share his thoughts about it〝  yeah.  i actually started reading manga from anri's collection.  then when i went off to college,  i started building up one myself ＂ he explained〝  i always had something to talk about with her whenever i came home for the holidays.  so i guess that's the other reason why i kept reading them aside from being interested in them ＂

             ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
             ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
             ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
             ⠀ ⠀ ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
             ⠀
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@rosenbloods 　)
            〝  can you blame me for loving to play matchmaker﹖  and that's why you get to know her﹗ ＂ a dramatic gasp could later be heard from her〝  or is it that you're already interested in someone else﹖﹗ ＂

an owlish blink follows from eli. ⠀ “⠀but i don't want your friend,  i don't even know them.   you're always matchmaking me up to other people..⠀”

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@rosenbloods 　)
            〝  you don't look scary at least to me.  you just remind me of a big friendly dog ＂ was her reply as she chose to ruffle up elisiard's hair in return〝  well,  it's their loss for not deciding to approach you.  and it's crazy to me that you haven't found yourself a date yet.  ooo,  i could hook you up with a friend of mine's if you want﹗ ＂

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@rosenbloods 　)
            〝  i'm not from fontaine,  so i should be the one at least helping out everyone down there﹗ ＂ nora argued as she tried to squirm her way out of elisiard's hold.  damn him and his strength,  she couldn't even budge﹗〝  you can go and help out your dad where it's safe since you're more at risk of dissolving.  so come on and let me go already eli﹗ ＂

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@rosenbloods 　)
            〝  hm,  yep.  you pretty much are one at this point.  so no questioning it.  from now on,  you're my personal plushie ＂ she stated while letting her head playfully bump against elisiard's〝  a nice big and warm plushie that gives the best hugs.  other people would be honored to be called by such a title ＂

(is she a koala of some sorts...?  she's really clinging too much.)   it made eli laugh,   but he did not mind as her legs had securely enwrapped to his waist.   his arms remaining in it's nicely tender hold. ⠀ “⠀i do?   what's next?   i'm a great plushie?⠀” ⠀ he chuckled.

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@rosenbloods 　)
            〝  you make a nice pillow too by the way ＂ she said with a chuckle as she let her legs wrap around elisiard's waist so she wouldn't fall,  practically clinging onto him now with a smile

he chuckled. ⠀ “⠀okay miss.   no need to rush so much.⠀” ⠀ with the insistence of her tugging,   elisiard had lead her down the hidden parts of fontaine—-   it's not well known,   nor advertised.   which were understandable,   but eli had found the atmosphere better than the surface.    and it was nuch peaceful. ⠀ “⠀so,   whaddya think?⠀”

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@rosenbloods 　)
            〝  maybe.  not telling you though ＂ nora said with a playful grin as she eagerly tugged on his sleeve,  urging elisiard to start walking〝  let's go then,  we're wasting precious time just standing here﹗ ＂

“⠀are you mocking me?⠀”⠀ he raised a brow to her quote,   but later brushed it off.⠀ “⠀and──  yeah,   as long as you don't go too far from me i'm sure no one would even suspect a thing.   let's start from under the city,   shall we?⠀”

⌣̩̩̩̥̩͜⟢ ꠦꫂꯥ⠀　 ────　　　( 　@kejianguan 　)
            
            ˖꡴ꪾ͜͡✶╱ she's so pretty ( ´ ▽ ` )