After so many months, those soft words he'd carefully tucked away in his heart finally urged him to say something he normally wouldn't. It's amazing, really, how Ryuu makes being honest so remarkably easy, meeting everything Sougo could ever ask of him with kindness and an endless well of warmth.
So yes, maybe he was awake for half of the night, nerves and excitement twining deeper in his chest with every passing hour. But just as promised, he's perfectly cleaned his studio and is ready right on time (which, by Sougo's standards, means no less than an hour before they're supposed to meet).
The bell ringing makes all of his nerves stand on end, but when he finally opens he door to Ryuu's gentle smile, the familiarity of it all instantly sets his heart at ease.]
Tsunashi-san! Please, come in. [Stepping aside, he holds the door open, smile soft yet genuinely elated.] I'm so glad to see you.
Good evening, Sougo-kun. [ low and warm, brimming with quiet fondness. ] Thanks for inviting me over tonight.
[ even on the doorstep of a loved one, ryuu doesn't forget his pleasantries - but those are also full of that same heart he carries with him wherever he goes, never forced or flat. with a brightness to his eyes that gives away his enthusiasm, he toes off his shoes and enters the studio, slipping the grocery bags towards his wrist to go and set them on the counter.
but he doesn't make his way there without leveling a fond gaze at sougo, noting the nature of his expression, the plainness and intricacy both of this thing they've built. ]
[In so many ways, it feels like his heart is going to overflow with the earnest warmth that Ryuu seems to naturally emanate. Sougo is long past the point of trying to conceal any of the genuine brightness that permeates his expression, perfectly comfortable with the here and now as their eyes fondly meet. And in a way, that alone feels amazing.]
I'm doing well. We're awfully lucky that we both have the day off, aren't we? I've been looking forward to having you.
[The kitchen is just as spotless and perfectly organized as everything else, but in spite of Sougo not using it that often, it looks more homey and comforting than sterile. Call it an effect of living with the others for so long, or perhaps trying to break free of the mold of his family.]
Thank you for bringing over the groceries, too! I'm excited to see what you plan to make. But first, please make yourself at home.
[ that comforting feeling of being home hums like magnetism between them. he knows he's spoken out of line about it before, that they come from such different places that it was a struggle for him to understand. yet that they can meet on equal footing like this still sets his soul at ease and warms him from the inside out. blood is blood, but a home and a family is what you make of it. ]
It is lucky! I wanted to use it to its full potential, after you asked...
[ how lucky it is happens to be twofold - that an idea like this gives his nerves a thrill rather than a scare. he's been looking forward to it too. ]
But I feel right at home already. Here.
[ once in the kitchen, he sets the grocery bags down and begins unpacking what he'd brought - nice cuts of steak, vegetables, some ingredients for sauces. and the bottle of wine, of course. it's nothing too ornate, but nothing too inexpensive either. a perfectly walked line, as ryuu does. ]
I thought we could make something nice and easy together first.
[Its full potential... Referring to this in such a sweet manner isn't fair at all, and Sougo only smiles more fondly, elation seeping into his tone as he laughs softly beneath his breath.]
I couldn't be happier. Just having you here always makes everything seem brighter.
[The words are remarkably easy to say, not a trace of hesitation in his tone. But once they're in the kitchen, he simply steps closer, looking over the groceries with a smile.]
It looks wonderful. I'm sure whatever you have in mind will be delicious!
[This may not be the first time Ryuu is visiting, but it's still difficult to battle the side of himself that intends to be a good host. Maybe this isn't the best time to mention that he also bought a bottle of wine, but better too much than not enough.
God, his heart is so warm.]
Would you like to relax a bit, or should I go ahead and get the aprons and cookware out?
[ better too much indeed. it's a good atmosphere already, supported by the honesty ryuu loves so much - pleasant words and a sense of belonging that comes from a place he knows (home) and yet still feels so very new at the same time. folding the bags and placing them aside once emptied, he perks up at sougo's question. ]
We can sit down for a while, if you'd like! It's still early, now that I think about it...
[ barely into the evening, and it's not as though he doesn't plan on staying the night. it might feel even more relaxed and unhurried this way. ]
So, let's start with this.
[ being familiar with this space already, neverminding knowing his way around the kitchen, he carefully packs the cold goods away in the fridge and goes to retrieve two glasses. it doesn't take him long to pop the bottle of wine open and get to generously pouring - he smiles over one of the glasses as he offers it to sougo.
[The first time Ryuu visited, he remembers scurrying around and trying to be the picture perfect host. But being able to breathe and take in this relaxed atmosphere is far more pleasant, so he doesn't jump in to try and help with such simple tasks.]
There's no need to rush, after all. It'll be nice to catch up.
[Said like they haven't spoken in ages, but they still don't get to meet in person as often as he'd like. They have the whole night (and perhaps some of the morning) to themselves, so it's only right to make the most of it.
And, well... "Just one drink" may be Sougo's downfall, but a simple glass of wine is nothing to hold back over, especially when it's paired with such a warm smile. So upon taking the glass carefully in his hands with a quick "thank you," he leads them over to take a seat on the couch.]
[ following along, ryuu eases himself down into a comfortable seat besides sougo, cushions giving slightly beneath his weight. raising his glass with an equally stainless smile flashed over the rim, he likewise offers sougo a toast that rings pleasantly against the otherwise quiet backdrop. the clink lingers for just a moment, glasses reverberating. ]
Yeah, cheers.
[ down a handsome sip goes, just like that. not near enough to do anything but warm his throat, but the sensation is nice all the same.
already being a little warm also helps. smiling to himself, ryuu relaxes in his seat, arms lowering to rest atop his legs, glass thoughtfully in his lap. it feels as casual as it looks, which is why ryuu also just decides to speak what's on his mind. ]
If we're catching up, I should probably ask you what you've been up to, huh... but truthfully, an invite like this really surprised me at first, so it's been on my mind.
[Oh, how he's missed this. Seeing each other recently can't replace the comfort of settling in for a quiet night with just the two of them, all thoughts of work and stress pushed aside in place of relaxation.
Or, well... Sougo's trying to relax, but when Ryuu meets his eyes and smiles so fondly, there's no helping the way his heart flutters hopelessly in his chest. Taking a sip of his own wine is enough to make him feel a little calmer, the richness pleasant and welcoming, and he sets his own glass in his lap before turning in so he's facing Ryuu properly.]
To be honest, I even surprised myself. I was talking to someone else when I remembered what you'd said about being more selfish, so I sent you a message before I could change my mind... I hope it didn't come across too shameless.
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After so many months, those soft words he'd carefully tucked away in his heart finally urged him to say something he normally wouldn't. It's amazing, really, how Ryuu makes being honest so remarkably easy, meeting everything Sougo could ever ask of him with kindness and an endless well of warmth.
So yes, maybe he was awake for half of the night, nerves and excitement twining deeper in his chest with every passing hour. But just as promised, he's perfectly cleaned his studio and is ready right on time (which, by Sougo's standards, means no less than an hour before they're supposed to meet).
The bell ringing makes all of his nerves stand on end, but when he finally opens he door to Ryuu's gentle smile, the familiarity of it all instantly sets his heart at ease.]
Tsunashi-san! Please, come in. [Stepping aside, he holds the door open, smile soft yet genuinely elated.] I'm so glad to see you.
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[ even on the doorstep of a loved one, ryuu doesn't forget his pleasantries - but those are also full of that same heart he carries with him wherever he goes, never forced or flat. with a brightness to his eyes that gives away his enthusiasm, he toes off his shoes and enters the studio, slipping the grocery bags towards his wrist to go and set them on the counter.
but he doesn't make his way there without leveling a fond gaze at sougo, noting the nature of his expression, the plainness and intricacy both of this thing they've built. ]
How're you feeling?
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I'm doing well. We're awfully lucky that we both have the day off, aren't we? I've been looking forward to having you.
[The kitchen is just as spotless and perfectly organized as everything else, but in spite of Sougo not using it that often, it looks more homey and comforting than sterile. Call it an effect of living with the others for so long, or perhaps trying to break free of the mold of his family.]
Thank you for bringing over the groceries, too! I'm excited to see what you plan to make. But first, please make yourself at home.
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It is lucky! I wanted to use it to its full potential, after you asked...
[ how lucky it is happens to be twofold - that an idea like this gives his nerves a thrill rather than a scare. he's been looking forward to it too. ]
But I feel right at home already. Here.
[ once in the kitchen, he sets the grocery bags down and begins unpacking what he'd brought - nice cuts of steak, vegetables, some ingredients for sauces. and the bottle of wine, of course. it's nothing too ornate, but nothing too inexpensive either. a perfectly walked line, as ryuu does. ]
I thought we could make something nice and easy together first.
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I couldn't be happier. Just having you here always makes everything seem brighter.
[The words are remarkably easy to say, not a trace of hesitation in his tone. But once they're in the kitchen, he simply steps closer, looking over the groceries with a smile.]
It looks wonderful. I'm sure whatever you have in mind will be delicious!
[This may not be the first time Ryuu is visiting, but it's still difficult to battle the side of himself that intends to be a good host. Maybe this isn't the best time to mention that he also bought a bottle of wine, but better too much than not enough.
God, his heart is so warm.]
Would you like to relax a bit, or should I go ahead and get the aprons and cookware out?
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We can sit down for a while, if you'd like! It's still early, now that I think about it...
[ barely into the evening, and it's not as though he doesn't plan on staying the night. it might feel even more relaxed and unhurried this way. ]
So, let's start with this.
[ being familiar with this space already, neverminding knowing his way around the kitchen, he carefully packs the cold goods away in the fridge and goes to retrieve two glasses. it doesn't take him long to pop the bottle of wine open and get to generously pouring - he smiles over one of the glasses as he offers it to sougo.
surely, one before dinner is just fine. ]
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There's no need to rush, after all. It'll be nice to catch up.
[Said like they haven't spoken in ages, but they still don't get to meet in person as often as he'd like. They have the whole night (and perhaps some of the morning) to themselves, so it's only right to make the most of it.
And, well... "Just one drink" may be Sougo's downfall, but a simple glass of wine is nothing to hold back over, especially when it's paired with such a warm smile. So upon taking the glass carefully in his hands with a quick "thank you," he leads them over to take a seat on the couch.]
Cheers.
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Yeah, cheers.
[ down a handsome sip goes, just like that. not near enough to do anything but warm his throat, but the sensation is nice all the same.
already being a little warm also helps. smiling to himself, ryuu relaxes in his seat, arms lowering to rest atop his legs, glass thoughtfully in his lap. it feels as casual as it looks, which is why ryuu also just decides to speak what's on his mind. ]
If we're catching up, I should probably ask you what you've been up to, huh... but truthfully, an invite like this really surprised me at first, so it's been on my mind.
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Or, well... Sougo's trying to relax, but when Ryuu meets his eyes and smiles so fondly, there's no helping the way his heart flutters hopelessly in his chest. Taking a sip of his own wine is enough to make him feel a little calmer, the richness pleasant and welcoming, and he sets his own glass in his lap before turning in so he's facing Ryuu properly.]
To be honest, I even surprised myself. I was talking to someone else when I remembered what you'd said about being more selfish, so I sent you a message before I could change my mind... I hope it didn't come across too shameless.