a/n: So this was... unexpectedly difficult to write. But here is the companion to "Paper Flowers" (though it's not necessary that you read that), for those who waited for it! Thank you for your patience. Enjoy!

Prompt: Candy Store

Takeru is practically glowing when they walk into the candy store.

It's funny, really, the way his face lights up. The way his eyes widen a little. The way his lips tilt upward. It's like he's a child again. Daisuke can't help but laugh.

"You are the perfect example of a kid in a candy store," he says, but Takeru doesn't seem to be listening. He's too busy drinking in all of the sugar surrounding him. Daisuke can imagine the wheels turning in his head, thinking of limitless possibilities of candy combinations.

He walks over to the containers that are filled with chocolates and other types of sweets, pressing his hands against the clear plastic.

"How much would it be to buy all of it?"

"More than you have," Daisuke answers with a smile. "And much more when you think about how you're going to recover from the damage all that sugar does to your body."

Takeru frowns. Pouts, more like. But not for long. He scans the rest of the store, biting his lip. "I don't even know where to start."

"It's not that big of a store."

"But there's so much."

Daisuke chuckles, rolling his eyes as Takeru makes it to the 'try me' samples. He doesn't hesitate to grab a sample cup. "You have to try these."

Raising his brows, Daisuke inspects the chocolate-covered cherries, not sure if he really wants to. He isn't one for chocolate. But Takeru looks so excited, and it dampens his resolve just a little bit. "Fine."

He pops it into his mouth and chews, slowly. The rich chocolate melts on his tongue and sweetness of the cherry explodes across his taste buds, leaving an aftertaste that isn't bad, but isn't one he'll grow fond of.

"So?" Takeru prompts with a grin.

"It's not bad," Daisuke replies, shrugging. He studies the other options for samples and reaches for the lemon candies. "Sour is better, you know."

Takeru makes a face. "Is not."

It is Daisuke's turn to grin. "Here." He drops one into the palm the blond's hand and says, "C'mon, I tried the other one. Please?"

"Ok." He doesn't sound too enthusiastic about it, but puts the tiny treat in his mouth anyway. And the look on his face is priceless. "St-stop laughing," he demands when Daisuke doubles over.

"I—I'm sorry," Daisuke gasps out, but in all honesty, he isn't. He takes a deep breath to calm himself, letting out a low whistle. "That was funny."

"It just proves that chocolate is better," Takeru says with absolute certainty.

"No, it's not."

"Uh-huh."

Daisuke cocks his head to the side. "What to do you think they taste like together?"

"Like shit, that's what," Takeru responds immediately.

"You don't know that."

Takeru raises an eyebrow, giving him a look. Daisuke proceeds to grab one of each, handing the chocolate-covered cherry to Takeru and biting into the lemon-flavored candy. When Takeru stops chewing, Daisuke grins.

He places a hand on the back of Takeru's neck and brings their lips together, smiling into the kiss when Takeru hums in surprise. The mixture of sour and sweet hits him the moment he slips his tongue between the blond's lips, and he explores every part of Takeru's mouth, savoring the taste. It is... interesting. Exotic. Different. But not at all bad.

Takeru's arms thread around his neck, deepening the kiss, leaning against the shelf they are hiding behind. He hums again as he takes his time probing around Daisuke's mouth, before they part for air, pausing as their breath mingles together.

"That wasn't so bad," Takeru murmurs breathlessly, smiling.

"Told you," Daisuke replies smugly, and decides that he'll buy a box of both candies for the trip home.