A/n : ARgghhh! I expected this to be longer... But maybe this is just a mini sequel? Or like.. A bridge connecting the 2 main parts of the entire story which is gonna take place... But maybe I'm not trying hard enough... I tried to make it fluffier but it didn't turn out that well. However, don't worry, my friends, I promise you that the last chapter, chapter 3, will be nice. But it will be M rated, so my dear children, please be careful ;D But nonetheless, here you go, chapter 2 of Candy-coated.

"Let's go on some rides now, Atsushi!"

Satisfied by the snacks and sweets he had consumed earlier, including Himuro's sweet and savory saliva, he followed Himuro to the long queue at the roller coaster.

"Muro-chin… The queue's too long. I don't wanna wait…"

"Don't be stubborn, Atsushi! I treated you to some snacks just now, didn't I?"

Murasakibara sighed and gave in.

When they finally got onto the roller coaster, Murasakibara was exhausted from waiting. However, as soon as the machine started to do its job, he peeled his eyes wide open.

As they slowly ascended to the top, both of them braced themselves.

They zoomed down at the speed of light. Himuro went all out and screamed his lungs out while Murasakibara kept quiet and held on tightly. Probably with all his might, because after he released the handle when they got off, his big hands were sweating.

"Ah! That was refreshing!" Himuro stretched himself. "Eh? What's wrong, Atsushi? You look a little pale."

"I-it's nothing…"

"Don't tell me you're scared of roller coasters?"

Murasakibara looked away and Himuro knew he had hit the nail on the head.

"Do you want some sweets?"

"… Yes, I'm sorry…"

As they had another round of sweets, they walked around and talked about school and basketball.

"Can I go to your house later on?" Himuro asked.

Murasakibara nodded as he swallowed the last chip. Himuro promised him another round of just sweets, but Murasakibara managed to persuade him.

"Ah, let's go on that one!"

Murasakibara hesitated. Himuro chuckled and assured, "Don't worry, it won't be scary, I promise." Only then did Murasakibara followed.

As the day progresses, they went on ride to ride, and stopping in between for lunch and tea break, mainly because Murasakibara got hungry.

"Man, that was amazing!" Himuro commented once again. Murasakibara did not reply and just continued to munch on his snacks.

"Hm?" A yellow ball had bounced over and hit Himuro on the leg. He picked it up and examined the crowd.

Out of the crowd pushed a young man with a big green curly wig, a weird looking overall and big shoes. Himuro would call him a clown, but no matter how he looked at him, it did not look like one.

The man was perspiring and panting as he said, "I'm sorry, mister… That's mine."

Himuro handed him the ball but before the clown-looking person left, he grabbed hold of him and asked, "What are you performing?"

Murasakibara found it strange that he would suddenly ask that question to a guy both of them had never met before. However, the man replied without hesitating, "Ah, well... I'm merely a clown juggling some balls."

"I see. Sorry I took up your time," Himuro let him go and off he went sprinting through the thick crowd again.

"Why did you ask him that?" Murasakibara asked.

"Nothing much. Let's go see him perform, Atsushi."

Murasakibara was against it at first, but remembering how many sweets and snacks he had treated him to, he gave in and tagged along.

When they finally broke away from the crowd, the man was struggling with the balls. The children standing around him started to leave one by one.

Himuro stepped forward and tapped on his shoulder, "Let me help you."

The man froze as Himuro took the balls from him and began to juggle.

No, literally juggle.

At first, the children was a bit confused but they went along with it anyway.

As for Murasakibara, he was shocked.

Himuro smiled at the children, who were now cheering, while juggling smoothly.

Even the man clapped.

Himuro did some stunts and tricks, enticing the children. After he was done and the children dispersed, he handed the balls over to the young man who thanked him profusely.

As they left the area, Murasakibara praised, "That was cool~ I didn't know you could do that!"

Himuro laughed and replied, "I guess you still don't know much about me yet."

They then went over to a nearby directory to see which ride they have not ride on yet when two girls suddenly approached Himuro.

"Ano… Himuro-san!" Himuro looked over.

"Ah, hello, Emiko-chan," he greeted his classmate. "And who's this?" He motioned to the other girl. "This is Umi-chan, my friend," the girl flushed a little and bowed.

"So what brings the both of you here?" Himuro asked. Emiko and Umi seemed to have ignored Murasakibara.

"P-Please accept these!" Both of them suddenly bowed and held out two envelops, one pink and another green.

Himuro flashed a smile at them and thanked them after receiving the envelopes. Both girls blushed and bowed deeply then took off kyahh-ing.

"Mm? What was that?" Murasakibara had as if just woken up. "It's nothing, Atsushi. Let's continue."

"Nee, Muro-chin, don't read them in front of me," he suddenly said. Himuro found it weird that he would say that since he had seen him get love letters a dozen times before at school.

Soon, the sun started to set and it was time to go.

Himuro was exhausted while Murasakibara was still a little energetic from the sweets, though he did not show it.

When they finally reached Murasakibara's house, both of them were definitely exhausted. Himuro plopped down onto his bed and rested, too tired to move while Murasakibara got ready his clothes and towel.

"I'll go bathe first…" Murasakibara muttered as he took off his shirt and entered the bathroom.

A few minutes passed and he came out, topless and wet with a towel hanging from his neck.

"Atsushi," Himuro told him gently, yet rather matter-of-factly. "You're wetting the floor."

Murasakibara might have been too tired, because he looked down but did not do anything, like he was in a daze.

Himuro got up, pulled the towel off of him and started to dry his body like a small boy. First his torso then his hair. "You're so tall…" Himuro said as he tried to reach the top of his head.

There was silence apart from the ruffling of Murasakibara's hair for a few seconds. "Oh yeah… What's the date today?" Himuro broke the silence, hands positioned at the back of his neck.

Murasakibara tilted his head to one side, thinking, "October… 9th…?"

"I see…" Himuro smiled, pushed Murasakibara's face closer and tip-toed, leaning in close to him and whispered, "Happy birthday, Atsushi."

As their lips touched once again, Murasakibara was still processing what Himuro had said to him, then blushed and shut his eyes. So that's why he invited me out today, not just to celebrate... Murasakibara thought and could not control more blood rushing to his already red cheeks.

After Himuro pulled away, he realized that he, too, was blushing really hard, in fact, both of them were. Murasakibara held the towel close to his face, hoping hard that the cool and moist texture would cool him down.

"T-thank you… Muro-chin…" He mumbled into the towel.

Himuro chuckled and went into the bathroom.

After the water started running, Murasakibara lay on the bed with his towel wrapped around his head, chanting softly, "Muro-chin's a baka, Muro-chin's a baka…" Over and over and blushing harder than ever.

When Himuro came out, Murasakibara was curled up into a ball on the bed with the towel still stuck to his head.

He sat down on the bed beside him, and realizing how small he was when he's all curled up.

"Atsushi, Atsushi…" He shook him.

Murasakibara was not asleep. He was deep in thought. "Muro-chin…"

"Hm? What's wr-" Murasakibara suddenly got up and pinned Himuro down by his arms. "Eh? Atsushi?" He was not scared or intimidated by the giant looming over him, though.

"I know I'm asking for a lot… But, those sweets and snacks earlier in the day weren't enough to quench or satisfy me."

"Then… What else do you want? I can go and buy i-"

"No…" Himuro arched an eyebrow, he's been acting weird lately…

"It's not something you can buy, Muro-chin… But it's something only you can give me. Do you mind giving it to me as a birthday present?"

Himuro did not say anything but just stared at him, waiting for him to continue.

Murasakibara leaned in, the towel drooping over on both sides of his head. Himuro thought he was going to kiss him again, and held his breath.

Instead, he whispered into his ear seductively, "I want your body…"

Himuro nearly went "Haaaah?!" in surprise but managed to stop himself. Instead, he covered his face with his hands and tried to calm his wildly beating heart.