[Katsuki studies him quietly for a moment. No sign of anything off that he can pick up. That doesn't mean much. But still... Yoosung definitely must have been messing with him.
For some reason he's dissatisfied with that conclusion.
He shoves the coin in his pocket and decides to just... pretend nothing happened. How hard could it be?]
[Yoosung feels a confusing mixture of relief and disappointment. He's relieved that Katsuki no longer seems... Frozen? But he's a little disappointed because he didn't really get an answer, Katsuki's not telling him he's his favorite person to mess with. That wouldn't even have to mean anything romantic, even best friends could have a preference like that, right?
He drops his gaze as Katsuki studies him, blushing a little again, but he was also doing that sort of thing before he ever said that to Katsuki, so maybe he won't see it as anything weird.]
Mm. I've always liked them, but it wasn't until Hana and Rika showed up that I realized maybe I want to be a vet? I want to be able to take care of them correctly, because I've never actually had my own pet.
Maybe a little extreme, I guess... But I also want to be helpful, so... I think what I learn could also be applied somewhat to humans when needed too! Like more serious first aid stuff?
[He gives a little shrug, looking over at the TV for a moment where the anime is still running.]
I know you heal fast, but I like taking care of you when you're hurt too, so I think I'm probably aiming myself at the right field now...
[Of course that may also have something to do just with the fact that it's Katsuki, and there's a closeness and intimacy to taking care of him that way.]
You haven't been my guinea pig, but you could be if you wanted to~ I've only fixed scrapes on you and I've done that for myself plenty before.
[He blinks, then frowns, going back through what he'd just said and then looking to Katsuki again, with a little smile.]
Bold of you to assume that I assumed that?
[He hadn't. Maybe that's just what Katsuki got from what he said, but. He hadn't actually said that! Maybe Katsuki wishes he had? The idea that maybe that's true makes his heart skip.]
Katsuki’s expression briefly falters. And then he's putting a hand on Yoosung's face and pushing on him. There's literally no reason to do this. It's not even like Yoosung was that close.]
Shut up. You implied it.
[Maybe. Kind of. But still. He's kind of dug himself a hole now? He can't come back to get patched up again unless Yoosung like... insists or something.]
[A loud, surprised laugh escapes him when Katsuki pushes at his face, but to counter, Yoosung takes that hand and holds it in his own, both grinning and blushing.
Ha! Caught your hand now, Katsuki, whatcha gonna do about it?
He's not entwining their fingers or anything, but yes, he is definitely holding it again.]
[For several long, awkward moments. Until Katsuki realizes Yoosung is apparently having a moment of his own. That makes him self conscious enough about his choice that he lets go.]
....should probably head out.
[He has nowhere to be and nothing to do. But today has been... he maybe might be becoming aware of some things? And now he needs some space to consider what to do with those things.]
[Yoosung visibly relaxes, and gives him a smile before standing up himself, intending to walk Katsuki out.]
Okay, I'm glad. And I really don't mind helping you when you're hurt, you know? So I hope you do feel like you can come to me! Me and my first aid kit will always be here.
[An opening to return for that. He doesn't even really need it as long as it's minor stuff. But... well... he didn't hate Yoosung specifically fussing over him?]
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For some reason he's dissatisfied with that conclusion.
He shoves the coin in his pocket and decides to just... pretend nothing happened. How hard could it be?]
You really like animals, huh?
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He drops his gaze as Katsuki studies him, blushing a little again, but he was also doing that sort of thing before he ever said that to Katsuki, so maybe he won't see it as anything weird.]
Mm. I've always liked them, but it wasn't until Hana and Rika showed up that I realized maybe I want to be a vet? I want to be able to take care of them correctly, because I've never actually had my own pet.
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[Choosing a whole career over it...]
That's not a bad thing.
[Katsuki also tends to go for the extreme. He's currently rethinking his own career path.]
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Maybe a little extreme, I guess... But I also want to be helpful, so... I think what I learn could also be applied somewhat to humans when needed too! Like more serious first aid stuff?
[He gives a little shrug, looking over at the TV for a moment where the anime is still running.]
I know you heal fast, but I like taking care of you when you're hurt too, so I think I'm probably aiming myself at the right field now...
[Of course that may also have something to do just with the fact that it's Katsuki, and there's a closeness and intimacy to taking care of him that way.]
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[He's only partially joking.]
Bold of you to assume I'm gonna keep coming over here for you to patch me up.
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[He blinks, then frowns, going back through what he'd just said and then looking to Katsuki again, with a little smile.]
Bold of you to assume that I assumed that?
[He hadn't. Maybe that's just what Katsuki got from what he said, but. He hadn't actually said that! Maybe Katsuki wishes he had? The idea that maybe that's true makes his heart skip.]
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Katsuki’s expression briefly falters. And then he's putting a hand on Yoosung's face and pushing on him. There's literally no reason to do this. It's not even like Yoosung was that close.]
Shut up. You implied it.
[Maybe. Kind of. But still. He's kind of dug himself a hole now? He can't come back to get patched up again unless Yoosung like... insists or something.]
Quit lookin' at me like that.
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Ha! Caught your hand now, Katsuki, whatcha gonna do about it?
He's not entwining their fingers or anything, but yes, he is definitely holding it again.]
Looking at you how~? ♡
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With that stupid smile on your face. Like you're up to something.
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Nuh-uh! Promise I'm not up to anything, I'm just enjoying hanging out with you, so it makes me want to smile!
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Katsuki stares at their hands pointedly.]
Really? Then what's this?
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His face turns entirely red and he drops Katsuki's hand.]
W-well, at first it was to keep you from flicking and pushing my face and stuff but then I kind of forgot about it!
[This is true. He also liked holding it, but everything he said is true!]
S-sorry...!!
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I thought you wanted me to pick on you? More than anyone else?
[He can now approach it on his own terms. Which is much morr comfortable than being put on the spot.]
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[He can't really lie, so, just throwing his feelings out there, it's fine.]
Mm, but I'm sorry if I get too clingy and stuff and you don't like that.
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[Oh no. Challenge mode activated. He grabs Yoosung's hand in his.]
As if something like this would bother me! See? Easy!
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Ah...!
[He's not sure what to say, his heart feels like it's racing...!]
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But... Katsuki is holding his hand? He started it? He grabbed it?? Willingly??? Without prompting????
He's gonna have a heart attack, his face is so red, this is almost too much to take.
Is this a stalemate? How long are they gonna sit here holding hands with the TV playing in the background?]
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....should probably head out.
[He has nowhere to be and nothing to do. But today has been... he maybe might be becoming aware of some things? And now he needs some space to consider what to do with those things.]
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He's a little worried he's made a mess of this when Katsuki says he's going to leave.]
Ah... O-okay... Um, I'll see you another day? I had a good time...
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Yeah. We'll hang out again.
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Okay, I'm glad. And I really don't mind helping you when you're hurt, you know? So I hope you do feel like you can come to me! Me and my first aid kit will always be here.
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[An opening to return for that. He doesn't even really need it as long as it's minor stuff. But... well... he didn't hate Yoosung specifically fussing over him?]
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I do. And thanks for the frozen yogurt. And for being so nice to my weirdo Meowth, ehehe...
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