Our Vacation
Rating: T (PG-13)
Pairing: Toshizo Hijikata x Okita Soji
Warnings: Their ages do not go with the series since I really don't know everyone's age XD
A/N: AU since it was for a competition
It was a beautiful day out and the weatherman was calling for it to be sunny all week, which had 19 year old Okita Soji wondering something… What did Hijikata, Soji's quiet and somewhat demonic next door neighbor, do on weeks like this? He always seemed to be cooped up in his apartment.
Getting another of his 'marvelous' ideas, or as Soji's other neighbors' called 'crazy', the young man clapped his hands together happily. He set down his cleaning rag and went to the shower to get washed up… about to confront Hijikata about going on a vacation.
Oh… Just he and I, it'll be romantic! Soji thought as he ran a cold shower like he usually did.
(-)
Knock Knock… Knock knock knock…Knock knock knock knock knock knock!
Soji sighed in disappointment. Hijikata wasn't answering his door, but the man knew the elder was home or else he wouldn't be able to see the light coming from the lamps under the door. It was obvious Hijikata was busy or maybe asleep? Soji blinked, pursing his lips. As far as I know, Hijikata-san works a week on and a week off…. He thought, remembering the man mentioned it one time, but as far as what kind of job the man had, Soji drew a blank. That was still a mystery, not that Soji cared…. Well… I do! But, he hasn't tried talking about it and I don't want to offend him… Soji glanced at his watch curiously, thinking the man was still asleep… but it read 12:35 pm, so Soji doubted it since the other made sure to be up at the crack of dawn.
"Hm…" Soji rubbed his chin with his pointer finger and thumb, thinking about how to get Hijikata to answer his door. He could threaten to break it down? It had worked when Soji's apartment was almost soaked after one of the pipes in his kitchen broke, but the 19 year old doubted it would work this time. He snapped his fingers after figuring out something to do….
Causing a commotion always gets to Hijikata-san! He thought, giggling sweetly, child-like… except there was a certain mischievous tone to it.
"Hijikata-san!!! Hijikata-saaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!!!" Soji sang knocking on the door as well. Soji nearly jumped for joy as he heard footsteps, but crashed to the floor in disappointed to find it was just Tetsunosuke and Tatsunosuke Ichimura, the two brothers who lived on the other side of Hijikata.
"What's the big idea, Okita-san?" Tetsu inquired curiously, obviously just woken up by Tatsu no doubt. The young 15 year old looked up at Soji with half-lidded eyes, wondering why he was making such a racket.
"Honestly, Okita-san, what's wrong?" Tatsu questioned, tired from his morning chores and was probably resting after getting Tetsu up. Soji laughed sheepishly, standing and scratching the back of his head trying to find the words to explain what he was doing.
"I… Uh…" He juggled the idea of explaining what he had planned or telling the two a complete lie. But as it seemed, lying was against every fiber of Soji's being, so he had to tell them. "Well, I had the marvelous idea of inviting Hijikata-san to a week long festival in Tokyo… but it seems he's ignoring me." He frowned, pouting almost.
Tatsunosuke smiled and shook his head. He and Tetsu chuckled softly, the idea was a bit ridiculous, after all… no one ever saw Hijikata do anything fun. Soji's lips puckered in a irritated manner, not liking the fact the two were laughing and he didn't even know which they were laughing at: the fact the 19 year old would ask the 27 year old man on a date or that they knew something he didn't? Soji's eyebrow twitched and he huffed softly.
"What!" He asked in full chibi mode, determined to get an answer for the 18 and 15 year old brothers. Tatsu waved a hand in defense and stopped laughing almost instantly, popping Tetsu on the head who was still laughing, but stopped as well to mumbled a disgruntled 'ow'.
"Its just… we don't see Hijikata doing something fun like that." Tetsu smiled happily, crossing his arms behind his head. Soji's lips form a perfect 'o' as realization hit him, which made him feel all the more guilty for getting upset with the brothers. He had to admit they were right. Hijikata just wasn't the pleasant kind of person. Not only was his temper short, but he hardly spoke and for some reason, every time Soji went near some of Hijikata's handwritten books, the man nearly had a stroke and shooed him away. Its not like Soji would read them… oookay, so maybe he would if he ever got a moment alone with them, but you'd think after knowing each other for 10 years, the man wouldn't care whether Soji read his writing or not.
Guess its not like that… Soji thought with disappointment. He gave a small sigh. "Well, I suppose I should get someone el-" The door to Hijikata's room flew open. He looked very disgruntled and Soji knew instantly that his best friend needed a vacation.
"What is it, Soji? Can I help you?" He questioned, his eyes closed, which Soji assumed was in annoyance. Tatsu and Tetsu inched into their room, shutting the door quietly. They knew that the man was ready to yell or hit something… and they didn't want it to be them. Soji looked at the brothers' door in surprise. They'd left him all alone with an irritated Hijikata.
"Hijikata-san, let's go on a vacation. There's going to be a week long festival in Tokyo!" The young man cheered happily, daring to throw his arms around the man. On instinct, Hijikata wrapped his arms around Soji's abdomen to support the man's weight. Many of the apartments tenants have already figured out that Soji is the only one allowed to touch Hijikata in an intimate way.
"What this nonsense you're talking. I'm busy today Soji…" Hijikata responded, not wanting to believe it himself. Who knew the 19 year old was brave enough to ask Hijikata since everyone else was terrified of him?
"But… Hijikata-saaaaan." He whimpered, whispering into the man's ear. "Please??"
Hijikata gave a surrendering sigh and couldn't help but smile softly as Soji giggled victoriously.
(-)
"Wow, Hijikata-san, look at all the beautiful flowers!" Soji called excitedly, leaning over several bouquets of beautiful roses and lilies arranged in different ways. Soji had heard flowers like these were beautiful, but since he'd lived a sheltered life, he never got to see any until now. Hijikata smiled down at the younger, glad he could make the other so happy… Even Hijikata had to admit that he was having fun. The two had been at this festival for three or four days already, Hijikata couldn't remember which since he had lost train of thought while having… fun.
"Soji, the day's about come to an end… would you like to go to the inn and wait for the fireworks?" He asked looking at Soji chew on a sweet cinnamon cookie. Hijikata shook his head, oh how the 19 year old loved sugar. But he'd better careful eating so much… he may get sick. Soji looked at the half eaten cookie thoughtfully before smiling.
"Yes, we probably should. Hijikata-san, can we sit on the roof?" He asked, offering Hijikata a bite of his cookie. Hijikata hesitantly took a small bite of the sugary food, not rejecting it in fear of hurting Soji's feelings, but Hijikata never really cared much for sweets. Soji giggled and finished off the cookie before slipping his hand into Hijikata's, leading the man in the direction of the inn.
"Maybe. Let's get there first." Hijikata replied to Soji's earlier question.
(-)
"Hijikata-san…" Soji began, looking at the man as he sat back on the palms of his hands, legs outstretched across the roof of the inn. Hijikata looked over at Soji with a curious look, wondering what was wrong. "Have… you ever loved someone?" Soji asked, a light blush staining his cheeks. Hijikata blinked once, then again as the question registered in his mind.
"Yes Soji… I have and I do." He replied, causing a look of sadness to come over Soji's face. So he already has someone then… I shouldn't have asked. Soji thought as he laid back on the tiles of the roof and looked at his hands. Hijikata looked at Soji concerned, wondering why he was saddened by this fact.
I… thought I was being too obvious… Hijikata thought, sighing deeply. I guess not… That's the last time I take advice from Todo Heisuke… some love expert he is. Hijikata thought in disdain for one of the other tenants who is a self-proclaimed love expert… someone Hijikata took stupid advice from and actually listened!
Soji didn't cheer up as the fireworks started like Hijikata had hoped. He knew the younger wouldn't be able to smile like he had before until he knew the truth… but, what Hijikata didn't understand was, why did Soji want to know if he was in love with someone? Did it really matter…?
"Soji…" Hijikata whispered, laying on his side facing the younger man. Soji turned his head toward Hijikata, sadness still swimming in his deep blue-gray eyes. Hijikata saw the look and frowned guiltily. He should have said this all sooner… 7 years ago to be exact. He had loved the other since the day he'd turned 12.
He reached out and caressed Soji's cheek softly, gasping inwardly as Soji placed his hand over Hijikata's. He smiled softly, letting his thumb move slowly against Soji's cheek. This time… I'll be the one to hold him… Hijikata thought as he slowly pulled Soji to him, stroking his hair with soothing hands.
"Hijikata-san…?" Soji whimpered questioningly.
"Soji, don't you see yet?" Hijikata closed his eyes and kissed Soji on the forehead. "Its you."
"M-Me, Hijikata-san?" The younger asked, pulling away to look up at the one he loved.
"You, Soji," Hijikata smiled in confirmation, "I love you."
Hearing a delighted gasp from Soji, Hijikata watched as the 19 year old began crying. "Oh Hijikata-san!" He cried, hugging the elder. The man chuckled softly and hugged the younger tightly, letting him know that he was real and this wasn't a dream. Hijikata shook his head realizing something then.
"Why don't you call me something different…?" He questioned, pulling away to look at the other. He hated the fact that Soji felt obligated to call him '-san' all the time. Yes, he was older than Soji… but they've known each other for 10 years.
Soji thought for a moment before smiling softly. "Okay, Hijikata-kun." A deep blush spread over Okita's cheeks as he said is new nickname for Hijikata. The man smiled and leaned down, placing a soft kiss on Soji's pale lips. He pulled away a few seconds later, startled he'd done that.
"Hijikata-kun…?" Soji questioned. Hijikata smiled, shaking his head before moving in and kissing Soji's soft lips once more. However, the kiss was broken after a few minutes when an especially large firework went into the sky with a loud whistle then an even louder BOOM. Both men stared at the bright purple, pink and red swirling in the sky.
"Its so beautiful, Hijikata-kun!" He laughed happily, laying his head on Hijikata's chest. Peering down at the younger one, Hijikata smirked and nodded.
"Very beautiful…" He caressed Soji's cheek softly. My Soji.
The rest of the week passed by too quick for the couple as they enjoyed the sites with a new insight to everything. They both found something out that they never thought they would.
(-)
"And that's what Hijikata-kun and I did this week!" Soji cheered happily sitting in front of his friends. Everyone smiled, happy that the two finally got together, it was about time.
"Do you know that Hijikata-san asked for my advice in love?" Heisuke grinned, proud of himself. A loud thwack sounded and Heisuke fell out of his chair, holding his head.
"Yeah and I didn't follow it either." Hijikata growled, picking up his shoe and slipping it back on before stepping over Heisuke. Hijikata sat next to Soji, prompting the other to lay his head on the man's shoulder happily. The two looked into each other's eyes and smiled.
"B-But why nooooooot?!" Todo cried, crawling back into his chair and looking at Hijikata with pouty eyes that, unfortunately for Todo, only worked with Soji. Everyone paused what they were doing to stare at him, then burst out laughing. "That's mean, you guys!" He yelled once more, but he began laughing soon enough. After all, it was funny.
Owari
Oooookay that could have come out a lot better ( So, tell me HijiOki fans, was it to your liking??? PLEASE R&R OR I SHALL SICK A DEMONIC SOJI ON YOU!
