Random short drabbles about KyouTaku that pop into my mind. I don't own IE or any of its characters.
Holding Hands
Tsurugi and Shindou had just confessed to each other a few days ago. Aside from waiting for their boyfriend after classes and going everywhere together, they hadn't really done anything else relationship-like.
At the very moment, they were walking along the riverbank silently, the stream of usual conversation absent. Both weren't making eye contact with the other and were displaying blushes in their faces, walking closely together.
Tsurugi was thinking about how much he wanted to have some way to show the world that Shindou was his. Shindou was gazing into the distance, wearily wondering when they were going to get over the weirdness and start acting like a couple.
Then, Shindou felt something brush lightly against his hand. He looked for the source, only to find a pale hand just a few centimeters away from his. Tsurugi felt a slight tingle when he accidentally touched Shindou's hand. He turned his head slightly towards his boyfriend.
Slowly, hesitantly, Shindou took Tsurugi's hand and held it gently. Amber eyes met dark ones, and then looked away quickly, blushes darkening.
Tsurugi pulled Shindou closer to him, until their bodies were almost touching. Shindou smiled to himself and swung their entwined hands a few times. Noticing the action, Tsurugi squeezed the hand back, his heartbeat quickening.
They gained a few curious glances from pedestrians, warm grins and gazes aimed in their direction. Shindou's heart warmed at the notion of being seen in public as a couple.
When they reached Tsurugi's house, Shindou found himself missing the warm feel of comfort from Tsurugi's hand.
Tsurugi lingered in the doorway for a while, watching the older one's retreating back, a small smile breaking the surface of his features. Quietly, he chuckled to himself and went inside, paying special attention to the hand that had just been held.
The next day, Shindou met Tsurugi outside his house as usual. This time, Shindou grasped Tsurugi's hand without even hesitating.
The taller boy froze and blushed until his whole face was red. Shindou smirked and reached up to poke Tsurugi's face. Tsurugi immediately recovered and slapped the finger away lightly, his cheeks still tinted pink.
Shindou was debating against taking a picture of an adorable Tsurugi himself or asking Akane to do it. Tsurugi was already dreading the teases that would most definitely come from his nosy classmates.
As they walked into school, heads turned, and the cheers started. Kirino and Tenma were among the loudest and most enthusiastic clappers. Tsurugi felt like sinking into the ground, but Shindou just raised their entwined hands up into the air for all to see.
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