Reigisa Week
January 10th – "Hand Holding"
Rei and Nagisa had only "gone official" a few days ago. It felt good, not having to hide the attraction and love they felt for each other. Although, based on Kou's comments and allusions, it seems that their attempts to hide it were pretty transparent. But still, it did feel good to be out there.
However, Rei didn't really like being out like that whilst in public. Nagisa, he was a completely different story. He did not care who knew or the consequences. But neither was really aware of that. These were just feelings simpering down the beneath the surface as presumptions about one another and themselves; unconfirmed possibilities.
'Let's go shopping. That'd be a fun date, right?' Nagisa suggested one morning over the phone.
'Uh, yeah, sure, definitely.' Rei replied.
'Meet me outside my place before ten then? Make sure you look extra nice.' Nagisa spoke like a whirlwind that Rei couldn't help but agree with.
Nagisa waited outside and soon saw Rei arrive. 'Rei-chan!' he called out exuberantly.
'Hi.' Rei replied, shyly.
'So, let's go on our first official date.' Nagisa grinned and Rei flustered. Nagisa grabbed Rei's hands and pulled him along like a toy with a string.
At first, Rei didn't mind because they were on a quiet street but that soon changed as they actually got to the open-air mall. People were there and people were staring. Little children pointed at how unusual it was for two males to be holding hands. Some people made comments that sounded like mean-hearted whispers; naturally they went ignored. Every now and again, a girl would glance at them and nod knowingly or blush. Rei had no clue what that meant but it just added to the total level of discomfort.
His only consolation in this embarrassing mess was that Nagisa's hands were amazing to hold. They were small, kind of delicate and girlish but it didn't matter. they were soft and they intertwined with Rei's hand so perfectly it felt like they were two parts of a whole like jigsaw puzzle fits.
Nagisa glanced at Rei. Rei's face was a deep shade of red and his fingers were beginning to dig into Nagisa's hand. 'Are you okay?' he asked.
'N-No.' Rei admitted with a stutter.
'Aw, how come?' Nagisa asked; their stroll lolled into an even slower pace. 'Are you not having fun? Because I've never been happier than right now.'
That hit Rei straight into heart like he had been pierced by a cherub's arrow. He smiled, albeit awkwardly. He blushed. 'That's g-great, Nagisa-kun.'
'No, no, tell me what's wrong.' Nagisa asked, his eyebrows were upturned and he sounded genuinely concerned for his boyfriend.
'I-I just don't like how everyone's staring at us. We're only holding hands.' Rei said.
'Would you like me to stop... holding hands with you? Because I'm fine with that.' Nagisa said.
Rei smiled earnestly and he loosened his grip on Nagisa. Nagisa loosened his grip on Rei. Their hands fell apart but their fingertips were still so close that it still appeared as though they were holding hands. Rei leaned in, red as beet, and pecked Nagisa's cheek. 'Thanks. We can hold hands later, when there's no one to stare.' Rei murmured.
'Can more happen?' Nagisa asked, devilishly.
'Only if absolutely no one is around.' Rei exclaimed and he had no clue as to what Nagisa was trying to allude to. Did he mean kisses or did he mean something more?
'Promise me!' Nagisa demanded.
'Okay, it's a promise.' Rei said and he pecked Nagisa's other cheek before adding a bit more space between them. Nagisa's smile was a happy glow.