[Katsuki has become rather fond of them. He's probably got a bit of a soft spot for Rika especially.
He sits on the floor with them once they're fed, listening to Yoosung hum. But once Yoosung starts singing, his attention is pulled away from the two cats. Watching Yoosung cook and listening to that happy singing. He really is almost ridiculously bubbly. When he isn't crying his eyes out.
It's only when the omurice is done that Katsuki gets up to move closer.]
Okay. Ready to see how it's done?
[Once he has a yes, instead of taking the pan from Yoosung, Katsuki steps up behind him, arms coming around him on either side. Hands circling Yoosung's wrists. He's aware a lot of stuff in romcoms aren't really accurate. But something like this seems reasonable.
Once he's sure Yoosung will allow him to do this, he guides him on how to hold and tilt the pan to get it on the plate with no mess.]
[This is, literally, something he's only seen in stuff like romcoms. He may have had daydreams about things like this, but he hadn't actually expected it to ever happen. And with Katsuki? With Katsuki now? Maybe he hadn't ruined things earlier?
He's definitely not doing this because it's easier to show him this way. There's no way that's true!
God, and the way he's so close, he has to hear the way Yoosung's breathing picks up, maybe even how fast his heart is beating.
Honestly this was probably the worst way to show him this in that he's never going to be able to remember the way their hands just moved to make that happen, he's too distracted by their closeness, by Katsuki's hands holding his wrists, the way he's almost pinned in against the counter and he has the strength of Katsuki behind him.]
K... Katsuki...? What...?
[He turns his head a little, sort of wanting to be able to see Katsuki but also not wanting him to move away. He probably will. They already did the thing he moved into this position to do, right? But, really, he can't think there's not another motive behind this, a romantic one.
[Katsuki doesn't move. Yoosung hasn't asked him to. He hasn't tried to pull away. The only move Katsuki makes is to coax him to sit the now empty pan down.
The initial verbal reaction makes him wonder if he's completely missed the mark. If he's done something weird. Potentially creepy? I mean it's creepy if someone can't take a hint right? And maybe Yoosung was politely trying to express that he was uncomfortable earlier...
But those thoughts halt the moment Yoosung asks if this is his treat.
Okay.
Okay.
Let's try this again.]
If you like it, yeah. It's a treat. Think you deserve some motivation. You're always hyping me up.
[Yoosung does carefully set down the pan when prompted to do so.
He leans back then, very slightly, against Katsuki behind him.]
...I like it.
[What else can he say? What else is he supposed to say to that? He's not sure. There had almost been too much advice on that post in the end and he still feels like he could make the wrong move and ruin this.
Just... Just go with the truth, is what his heart is saying.]
[Yoosung leaning into him like that is a relief. Katsuki lets go of his wrists and instead settles his arms around Yoosung's waist. Hugging him loosely. It would be easy to escape if Yoosung wants to.]
[Yoosung doesn't want to escape. He hesitantly places a hand on one of the arms around his waist, just... Touching. Another point of contact. He closes his eyes for a moment. Breathing.]
My... My heart's racing....
[Still just... Going with honesty. It's what he knows best?]
[He shakes his head quickly, emphatically. Which is... Not a verbal confirmation, but maybe close enough?
Or maybe...
Yoosung drops his hand and turns quickly in Katsuki's hold in order to throw his own arms around Katsuki, hands on his back, hugging him, dropping his forehead to his shoulder so he can sort of hide his blushing face there.
He's trying not to hug too tight because he doesn't want it to be too much for Katsuki either, but... It's difficult to hold back now.]
[Yoosung's head shoots up immediately, eyes wide.]
No!!
[Whoops. He smiles apologetically and shakes his head.]
No, I. I scared myself because I dunno what I'm doing or how to do it? Anyway I... I dunno, I kinda like when you're intimidating in that way... I mean. That's why I smashed into a gate right in front of you when you were staring down that dumb catcaller...
Mm. Maybe it's a good thing neither of us does? I dunno. I guess some people would say "The blind leading the blind" but... I feel like it's good because maybe we can find our own path together, instead of having to rely on what we know of another path with someone else?
[He tilts his head, and then shrugs, smiling sheepishly.]
Look. I'm... bad at emotional shit. I'm sure you figured that out already. Got a nasty temper too. I'll probably fuck it up. A lot. But if you gimme a shot, I'll give you 100%
[He takes one arm back from the hug so he can reach up and touch Katsuki's cheek.]
If I already know that, and I'm still here, why would I change my mind now? Everything I said last night still counts, you know? Everything I've told you about how I feel has all been true.
So... you don't have to ask me for my heart when you've already got it, okay? You've got it.
[Katsuki is not easy to fluster. But that definitely does the trick. His face goes completely pink. It's that "you've got my heart" line.
Because hello??
That definitely is a lot more intense than he was expecting. He's just barely figured out he's interested in Yoosung and Yoosung is already to "you've got my heart"??]
Okay.
[He's catching up but he's not quite there just yet. But he is on the track to it.]
So. What I'm hearing is... you wanna be boyfriends or whatever. Okay. Yeah. Cool.
[It's funny how Katsuki knew that Yoosung was Intense in his emotions but didn't realize that would also apply to... This. Or maybe he just hadn't considered it before.
Well, surprise, Katsuki! Also sorry???
Yoosung feels both very endeared and a little apologetic at the way Katsuki is suddenly red-faced. But also maybe a tiny bit vindicated just because Katsuki has been flustering him for a while now.
Ahh... Even Katsuki mentioning being boyfriends though has Yoosung blushing again.]
Um. Yeah, I'd... I'd really like that if you... If you feel like you're up to that? Even though it's new for both of us?
[Congrats on getting this far. They're still both moving at very different speeds. But at least Katsuki knows what he wants. Partially.
I mean. Cool. They're boyfriends now.
But uhhh... now what? He has no idea. None. Zero ideas what you even do with a boyfriend. All the romcoms kind of end with the couple getting together. And yeah that's... his only frame of reference here.
I mean they usually kiss when they finally get together in movies, right? But oh boy. He is not ready for that just yet. So instead he reluctantly pulls away from the hug.]
[Not gonna lie, Yoosung's dumb hopeless romantic ass was definitely hoping for a kiss like all the romance stories in movies and shows when they confess.
The fact that Katsuki is pulling away and redirecting attention to the food... (They just made it! It's fine! It's still hot enough and even if it wasn't, isn't this still more important than the food?)]
Katsuki, if it's too much, if I'm too much, we don't have to do this... I-I can wait for you. Or-- ah, maybe that's implying too much. Just because you have my heart doesn't mean you have to feel the need to like... A-accept it? Ever, even! I'm okay with being your friend, you know? As long as you let me stay close to you, I... I'm okay...
[Ah, crap. He's tearing up. He hates this. That he does this. He's too much, isn't he?
He quickly tries to wipe away the tears without Katsuki noticing but it's likely a futile effort.]
[Oh shit. He's crying and backtracking. He freezes for a second, faltering. Because, you know, can't exactly ignore those tears this time? Then he's reaching up and framing Yoosung's face with his hands, thumbs swiping at the tears, a bit rough and awkward. But he's trying.]
Shit. You leak like a faucet, don't you? Where's all this coming from, huh? Am I moving too fast? Talk to me, Bright Eyes.
[Ah... It's sweet he's touching his face, wiping at his tears... Though they keep coming.]
The-the opposite. I'm afraid my feelings are moving too fast. I'm always... I'm always too much... For other people... What if I say or do something that makes you wanna leave me?
[Katsuki listens to him, still rubbing his thumbs across his cheeks. It doesn't seem to be helping. But it also doesn't seem to be hurting?]
I dunno what I did to deserve you feeling so intense about me. But I like that you like me so much.
[Maybe his feelings aren't quite as intense yet, but...]
Hey. I picked you too. You get that, right? You're not twisting my arm here. Might not always be great at this relationship stuff. But I'm where I wanna be.
[It is helping. The touch and the words, it's all helping. Yoosung's eyes are shiny as he looks at Katsuki's face, but the tears are subsiding as he takes everything in for a quiet moment. Then smiles, a soft expression, admiring.]
Okay... Um. So it's okay to always tell you what I'm feeling? You don't have to feel the same way all the time, or say things back or anything. You can even tease me for my feelings and I'll probably like it because I know from you that's good.
[He brings a hand up to touch one of Katsuki's on his face, gently leaning into Katsuki's palm.]
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He sits on the floor with them once they're fed, listening to Yoosung hum. But once Yoosung starts singing, his attention is pulled away from the two cats. Watching Yoosung cook and listening to that happy singing. He really is almost ridiculously bubbly. When he isn't crying his eyes out.
It's only when the omurice is done that Katsuki gets up to move closer.]
Okay. Ready to see how it's done?
[Once he has a yes, instead of taking the pan from Yoosung, Katsuki steps up behind him, arms coming around him on either side. Hands circling Yoosung's wrists. He's aware a lot of stuff in romcoms aren't really accurate. But something like this seems reasonable.
Once he's sure Yoosung will allow him to do this, he guides him on how to hold and tilt the pan to get it on the plate with no mess.]
There you go. See? No sweat.
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He's definitely not doing this because it's easier to show him this way. There's no way that's true!
God, and the way he's so close, he has to hear the way Yoosung's breathing picks up, maybe even how fast his heart is beating.
Honestly this was probably the worst way to show him this in that he's never going to be able to remember the way their hands just moved to make that happen, he's too distracted by their closeness, by Katsuki's hands holding his wrists, the way he's almost pinned in against the counter and he has the strength of Katsuki behind him.]
K... Katsuki...? What...?
[He turns his head a little, sort of wanting to be able to see Katsuki but also not wanting him to move away. He probably will. They already did the thing he moved into this position to do, right? But, really, he can't think there's not another motive behind this, a romantic one.
He asks very softly, cheeks flushed pink:]
...is this my treat?
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The initial verbal reaction makes him wonder if he's completely missed the mark. If he's done something weird. Potentially creepy? I mean it's creepy if someone can't take a hint right? And maybe Yoosung was politely trying to express that he was uncomfortable earlier...
But those thoughts halt the moment Yoosung asks if this is his treat.
Okay.
Okay.
Let's try this again.]
If you like it, yeah. It's a treat. Think you deserve some motivation. You're always hyping me up.
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He leans back then, very slightly, against Katsuki behind him.]
...I like it.
[What else can he say? What else is he supposed to say to that? He's not sure. There had almost been too much advice on that post in the end and he still feels like he could make the wrong move and ruin this.
Just... Just go with the truth, is what his heart is saying.]
I always like being close to you.
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It's weird.
[Unfamiliar.]
But nice. I like it.
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My... My heart's racing....
[Still just... Going with honesty. It's what he knows best?]
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[It doesn't feel like that's the case but a verbal confirmation this is okay would be nice. Then maybe he can try to sort out how to proceed?]
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Or maybe...
Yoosung drops his hand and turns quickly in Katsuki's hold in order to throw his own arms around Katsuki, hands on his back, hugging him, dropping his forehead to his shoulder so he can sort of hide his blushing face there.
He's trying not to hug too tight because he doesn't want it to be too much for Katsuki either, but... It's difficult to hold back now.]
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So we're clear... I'm not fucking with you this time? And I wasn't fucking with you earlier.
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What. What does he say here.
Well, for starters...]
I'm sorry I shouted in your face before...
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No!!
[Whoops. He smiles apologetically and shakes his head.]
No, I. I scared myself because I dunno what I'm doing or how to do it? Anyway I... I dunno, I kinda like when you're intimidating in that way... I mean. That's why I smashed into a gate right in front of you when you were staring down that dumb catcaller...
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Yeah, well, I don't know what the hell I'm doing either? Not like I've got any experience.
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[He tilts his head, and then shrugs, smiling sheepishly.]
I dunno if that made any sense or not.
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[He huffs a little.]
Look. I'm... bad at emotional shit. I'm sure you figured that out already. Got a nasty temper too. I'll probably fuck it up. A lot. But if you gimme a shot, I'll give you 100%
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[He takes one arm back from the hug so he can reach up and touch Katsuki's cheek.]
If I already know that, and I'm still here, why would I change my mind now? Everything I said last night still counts, you know? Everything I've told you about how I feel has all been true.
So... you don't have to ask me for my heart when you've already got it, okay? You've got it.
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Because hello??
That definitely is a lot more intense than he was expecting. He's just barely figured out he's interested in Yoosung and Yoosung is already to "you've got my heart"??]
Okay.
[He's catching up but he's not quite there just yet. But he is on the track to it.]
So. What I'm hearing is... you wanna be boyfriends or whatever. Okay. Yeah. Cool.
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Well, surprise, Katsuki! Also sorry???
Yoosung feels both very endeared and a little apologetic at the way Katsuki is suddenly red-faced. But also maybe a tiny bit vindicated just because Katsuki has been flustering him for a while now.
Ahh... Even Katsuki mentioning being boyfriends though has Yoosung blushing again.]
Um. Yeah, I'd... I'd really like that if you... If you feel like you're up to that? Even though it's new for both of us?
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[Congrats on getting this far. They're still both moving at very different speeds. But at least Katsuki knows what he wants. Partially.
I mean. Cool. They're boyfriends now.
But uhhh... now what? He has no idea. None. Zero ideas what you even do with a boyfriend. All the romcoms kind of end with the couple getting together. And yeah that's... his only frame of reference here.
I mean they usually kiss when they finally get together in movies, right? But oh boy. He is not ready for that just yet. So instead he reluctantly pulls away from the hug.]
The omurice is probably getting cold.
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The fact that Katsuki is pulling away and redirecting attention to the food... (They just made it! It's fine! It's still hot enough and even if it wasn't, isn't this still more important than the food?)]
Katsuki, if it's too much, if I'm too much, we don't have to do this... I-I can wait for you. Or-- ah, maybe that's implying too much. Just because you have my heart doesn't mean you have to feel the need to like... A-accept it? Ever, even! I'm okay with being your friend, you know? As long as you let me stay close to you, I... I'm okay...
[Ah, crap. He's tearing up. He hates this. That he does this. He's too much, isn't he?
He quickly tries to wipe away the tears without Katsuki noticing but it's likely a futile effort.]
Shit, sorry!! Fuck...
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Shit. You leak like a faucet, don't you? Where's all this coming from, huh? Am I moving too fast? Talk to me, Bright Eyes.
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The-the opposite. I'm afraid my feelings are moving too fast. I'm always... I'm always too much... For other people... What if I say or do something that makes you wanna leave me?
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I dunno what I did to deserve you feeling so intense about me. But I like that you like me so much.
[Maybe his feelings aren't quite as intense yet, but...]
Hey. I picked you too. You get that, right? You're not twisting my arm here. Might not always be great at this relationship stuff. But I'm where I wanna be.
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Okay... Um. So it's okay to always tell you what I'm feeling? You don't have to feel the same way all the time, or say things back or anything. You can even tease me for my feelings and I'll probably like it because I know from you that's good.
[He brings a hand up to touch one of Katsuki's on his face, gently leaning into Katsuki's palm.]
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Cw: talk of reckless behavior and a near-stabbing
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