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They made their down the sidewalk towards the entrance of Iwatobi High School, where they had agreed to meet. The mild tension that had hung heavily between the two teens had mellowed some time during the ride on the train, and they slipped into a familiar and comfortable companionship.
"Rin-chan! Ai-chan!" Both teens froze as the loud cry alerted them that their presence had been noticed. A yellow blur barreling towards them from the air. Rin who was already well versed in his childhood friend's antics swiftly stepped out of the way. Leaving Nitori who was less knowledgeable in the subject, though he was quickly learning, to get slammed into. He and the yellow fluffy blob went tumbling to the ground, ending with Nitori laying flat against the concrete and Nagisa sitting ontop of him.
It took them both a minute or two to reorient themselves. Nagisa was the first to recover and began to giggle almost immediately before it progressed to full on laughter, his head thrown back blond hair turning gold in the sun and his matching wings became practically blinding.
While Nagisa's wings were only about 8 feet wide they seemed so much bigger because his feathers were incredibly long, reaching almost past mid thigh. His wings also had a higher arc allowing his feathers to spread wider, naturally this made Nagisa a better glider also allowing him to stay in the air longer with less physical exertion.
Nagisa also had fairly slender shoulders so when he spread his wings fully they almost seemed to dwarf him, giving him a look of petite innocence. Though anyone who really knew Nagisa that, that was far from the truth.
Nagisa's cackling had boiled down back into giggles and he had yet to move from his seat on Nitori's abdomen and breathing was beginning to become difficult. The silver haired teen wiggled and struggled underneath the blond boy but was snuggly trapped.
"Nagisa get off of Ai." Rin practically growled one hand grabbing the hood of Nagisa's light blue jacket, practically physically lifting the other boy off. Nagisa's wings flapped frantically as he was bodily lifted up.
" Awww but Rin-rin I was just hugging him." Nagisa whined loudly as he pouted. Rin rolled his eyes and roughly set his feet on solid ground, before turning back to where Nitori lay. Offering a hand, which Nitori took gratefully, he pulled him up with such force that Nitori stumbled forward face first into a firm chest.
He stood frozen for a moment, his cheek squished against Rin's muscular pectorals. A yelp ripped itself from his mouth and he stumbled backwards, cheeks flaring red as he tried to apologize but the only thing that left his lips was stuttered garble.
"You okay?" Rin's voice was softer than when he'd been addressing Nagisa. Nitori had to force his eyes to meet Rin's cheeks still burning. He could see concern in the taller teen's eyes but he could have sworn that Rin's ears were tinted pink.
"Y-yeah." He cleared his throat trying to rid himself of the slight squeakiness in his voice. "Yeah, I'm alright senpai. Don't be angry with Nagisa-kun."
"Ahhh! Ai-chan is so cute!" Nagisa was instantly upon him, arms like iron as they pulled him into a practically bone crushing hug. The blond nuzzled against his cheek, smooshing his nose into the soft flesh of his face. His wings attempting to envelope them both in a cocoon of golden feathers.
"Nagisa-kun you're smothering him." Rei's voice sounded like a mother scolding her child. But Nagisa almost instantly let go, allowing the silver haired teen to gasp in the air that his lungs so desperately needed.
"Rei-chan you're so mean, I wasn't smothering him." Nagisa said in mock offence, crossing his arms over his chest and sticking his nose in the air. Rei simply rolled his lavender eyes.
Personally Nitori liked Rei, he was smart if not a little eccentric but he was kind and friendly. Nitori wouldn't forget what he did for Rin. He also knew that if he had won the heart of Nagisa he must be a good person. And he was very sure that Nagisa loved the blue haired boy. He had his suspicions but then Nagisa had somehow gotten ahold of his phone number, Nitori suspected the boy had stolen Rin's phone and copied his number from there, but he often texted Nitori and it had come up at one point. Nagisa had confessed to liking Rei but Nitori suspected it was something more than just a crush.
Rei was honestly an attractive boy, tall, sharp features, and lovely coloring. His wings were just as beautiful, around 10 feet long his feathers reached about his elbows. The arc of his wings were more angular than any of the rest of them. His feathers were the same midnight blue as his hair, but the shorter inner feathers were a dark violet. The colors blended nicely and when his wings shifted if almost seemed like his wings were changing colors.
Nitori's attention was pulled away from his thoughts when Rin began to shout.
"Come on! Can't you go any faster!" The redhead was waving his arm towards a pair that were slowly walking towards them. Nitori easily recognized them Makoto and Haruka. Nitori couldn't help but laugh quietly at Rin's teasing tone.
It was obvious when Makoto turned and began to tug at Haru's arm that he was trying to convince the ravenette to hurry. But Haru seemed completely unconcerned and simply gripped Makoto's arm so he wouldn't be able to jog ahead of him. After a few more seconds of what seemed to be Makoto trying to reason with Haru it seemed he gave up as his shoulders slumped.
They were all surprised when instead Makoto simply stopped walking causing Haru to do the same. Then leaned down and scooped the dark haired boy up. Careful of Haru's ebony wings, he settled the teen in his strong arms, all the while Haru simply let Makoto do what he wanted only shifting to make himself more comfortably into the taller boys arms.
Makoto then jogged towards the group his enormous oaky colored wings shifting and reflexively trying to spread as if he was going to take off. Nitori wouldn't doubt that Makoto could get off the ground even while carrying Haru. The larger teens wings easily reached a span of 14 feet and his brown feathers stopped just under his knees. Nitori had only seen Makoto's wings in action a handful of times. But each one had left the silver haired swimmer close to awestruck. Makoto's wings were huge and powerful though they fit his body perfectly.
Haruka's wings were very similar to Rin's though slightly smaller and slimmer, his feathers were fairly short though still angular. They were dark as the depths of the ocean and his wings were practically immune to water. Water resistant feathers weren't rare but it also wasn't common, but Haru's wings were absolutely unique in their immunity of water.
When Makoto finally reached his destination he attempted to set Haru down gently though he almost had to pry the ravenette off because Haru seemed to like the idea of not having to walk anywhere.
When they were finally all gathered they set off towards a bus station that would take them to a nearby mall. After paying their bus fares they found seats though only Nagisa, Haru, Nitori, and Rei could sit but both Rin and Makoto were adamant about being the ones to stand.
They reached their destination and left the bus and entered the mall, though Makoto quickly directed them away from main entry way. Nitori vaguely recalled that there was a large fountain in the center of the main entry.
They entered and after a large debate, that consisted of mostly Nagisa, Haru, and Rin on where they should go first, they decided to simply wander and look at whatever caught their interest.
The first store of interest was of course spotted by Nagisa, the store seemed to be a cosplay store of some sort. They headed in and Nagisa shot off like a arrow with Nitori in tow, the blonde's hand a vice around the silver haired teens slender wrist.
They ended up near the changing rooms Nagisa's arms already full of outfits that he'd snatched of the racks as they'd gone. Nitori could feel the nerves begin to flair in his stomach, because most of those outfits looked very similar to embarrassing outfits. Embarrassing girl outfits.
"Here Ai-chan try this one on!" Nagisa thrusted a maid dress into Nitori's arms, who instantly tried to give it back.
"No! Nagisa-kun I am not wearing this!" His cheeks were flushed and he attempted not to stutter. Nagisa instantly began to pout, bottom lip pushed out.
"Aww but Ai-chan it'll be fun, we'll do it together! Please!" He clasped his hands together in front of himself in an example of begging, eyes wide and sparkling. Nitori could feel himself weakening. He bit his lip in consideration.
"Okay, but just this one alright?" Nitori attempted to make his expression stern and voice firm, though he couldn't even take himself seriously when he was holding a maid outfit that he'd just agreed to wear. Nagisa cheered.
"Yes! Thank you Ai-chan, and I promise just this one." He smiled pushing Nitori towards one of the changing stalls. "I'll put on an outfit too 'kay?" Nitori sighed in defeat and entered one of the stalls locking it behind himself.
He gazed nervously down at the dress clenched in his fists. Taking a deep breath, trying to calm his frazzled nerves he pulled his shirt off over his head. Quickly stripping himself of his pants, he folded his clothes to buy himself a little more chill of the air on his bare skin made him shiver, letting out another deep sigh he accepted his fate and pulled the dress from the hanger.
He quickly pulled it on, pulling the puffy sleeves over his shoulders, he had almost no trouble folding his wings through though that filled his with a messy mix of humiliation and relief. He ran his hands down the cloth straightening the skirt and attached apron. Reaching back Nitori grasped the two white ribbons that tightened the apron and tied a tight, simple bow. He realized that the hanger had a little maid headband too. Hesitantly he took it and placed it on his head.
Nitori took a deep breath and turned around to face the mirror. He cringed at the sight that reflected back at him. He looked rather ridiculous, the dark fabric clung to his form though not in the same way it would a girl. It made the flatness of his chest more pronounced, he felt his cheeks flush again. His wings fluttered restlessly behind him. A knocking on the door pulled him out of his thoughts.
"Ai-chan, come out and show me!" Nagisa's cheerful voice was muffled by the wood, taking one last deep breath Nitori resigned himself to intense embarrassment. Unlocking the door Nitori made himself step out of the dressing room before he lost his nerve.
Nagisa was also dressed in a cosplay just as he'd promised. Except it wasn't an embarrassing one. Instead he was dressed as a butler, the clothes fitting nicely to show off Nagisa's slender frame, and the black and white made his light coloring even more vibrant. Nitori felt a flair a jealousy burn in his chest.
Nagisa's grin doubled ten-fold, eyes lighting up with mischief and Nitori sincerely hoped he wasn't involved, though his hopes weren't high.
"Ahh, Ai-chan looks very cute," He said happily mentally giving himself a pat on the back. "I knew you would." He stated with a very self-satisfied tone. Nitori could feel his ears getting warm as he reddened with shame.
"Nagisa-kun can I take this off now?" Nitori knew he was whining but really he felt it was completely justified. Nagisa on the other hand didn't seem to agree, he shook his head furiously.
"No, we need t-"
"Hey Nagisa, what did you need me...for…" Rin's voice trailed off as his jaw practically dropped as he took in the scene before him, or more correctly as he took in the sight of Nitori in a dress. Fabric clinging to his slim body, pale thighs practically on display. Even a cute lacy maid headband adorned his head. Rin's wings flared slightly almost knocking over a wrack of costumes.
Both Nitori's and Rin's face practically burst into color. Cheeks turning a dark shade of red that almost matched Rin's hair, Nitori looked anywhere but at his roommate whereas Rin couldn't seem to pull his eyes away. They both stood there caught in an awkward sort of tension. Rin tried to wet his dry mouth and say something but he found himself unable.
Both of them so caught up in their self-consciousness they didn't realize the tricky little blond that had sneakily made his way behind Nitori. It wasn't until it was too late did Rin realize his plan.
"Waahh!" Nagisa cried out playfully as he flipped Nitori's skirt up, giving Rin a full view of Nitori's black and blue striped boxer shorts and lean legs. Nitori's mouth flew open and he couldn't stop a squeal from escaping him. He instantly pushed the skirt back down tearing it from Nagisa's grip before he hightailed it back into the dressing room, slamming the door behind him.
Rin stared after him, cheeks still flaming and the images burned into his brain. He stood dazed for a few seconds before he caught a flash of golden wings in the corner of his eyes. Suddenly rage and humiliation boiled up inside him and he whirled around piercing Nagisa with sharp eyes.
"Nagisa…" He growled, wings spreading ever so slightly making him appear bigger as he stalked forward. His hands coming up with an obvious intent to strangle the younger boy. But Nagisa only laughed and wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
"You should be grateful Rin-rin." He sang as he danced away from Rin's hands. The red haired boy only growled louder in response. They only stopped when they heard the door of the dressing room click open, Nitori stepped out back in his normal clothing though his cheeks were still rather red.
Rin let Nagisa get away in favour of slowly walking Nitori back to the front of the store where the rest of the boys were waiting. Nagisa was already there, also in his regular attire. If any of the other boys noticed their red faces they didn't mention it and the group made their way out of the store.
Next they headed into a sports shop where of course Haru made a beeline for the swimwear. Makoto sighed but watched Haru go with a fond look in his eyes, following his best friend at a slower pace.
Nagisa had latched onto Rei and was trying to force him into a pair of ridiculously oversized heart shaped glasses. Rei was of course trying his best to break out of Nagisa's grip but failing. The blond suddenly got the brilliantly stupid idea to launch himself at the blue haired boy. His wings spreading to help him gain more air, Rei scrambled backwards his own wings snapping open in panic as well as attempting to keep his balance. Neither of those things ended well.
Rei's wings knocked over a large stand a post cards, and when Nagisa made impact it sent both boys tumbling backwards into a large shelf of candy. The landed with a painful sounding thud and loud crash. Luckily nothing was damaged, unluckily they were asked to leave the store. Rin rubbed his eyes harshly with his palms as he groaned. He turned to Nitori with a pleading look.
"Can you go get Makoto and Haru while I watch these idiots?" He jerked a thumb to the pair who were currently apologizing to the store manager. Nitori gave him a small smile, knowing how frustrated Rin must be.
"Yeah I can do that." Nitori said as he nodded. Rin gave him a grateful grin.
"Thanks." Nitori just nodded again and headed back into the store he after all hadn't been forced to leave. He searched the swimwear but couldn't seem to spot Makoto or Haruka. It wasn't until he turned a corner near the very far back of the store that lead to the restrooms, it was small and hidden almost like a flaw in the architecture, that he found Haru and Makoto.
He was about to call out but froze. Haru's expression was the epitome of grumpy he was currently pinned between the wall and the mass of muscles that was Makoto. Nitori slowly backed up so that he was just hidden by the corner enough to keep them from noticing but still allowing him to see.
"Please Haru, if you behave I promise I'll take you swimming tomorrow." Makoto's voice was thick with affection but Haruka seemed to be unconvinced. Makoto just laughed deep in his throat. Before leaning forward and seemingly whispering into the dark haired teens ear.
Haru stilled as Makoto spoke lowly in a voice only loud enough for him to hear. After a few seconds Makoto pulled back to look into Haruka's eyes and smiled, before he leaned in to capture the other boys lips. The kiss was gentle but firm, lips working against each other in a way that seemed to be familiar.
That was all Nitori could glimpse before Makoto's large wings unfurled and veiled the two of them in a feathery cocoon of privacy. Nitori decided it would be best he do the same. Leaning back against the wall he counted to a hundred in his head before loudly clearing his throat.
"Makoto-san, Haruka-san are you over hear?" He called loudly.
"We're here Nitori-chan." Makoto's voice replied and a moment later they turned the corner looking the same as they had when they'd split up. Nitori gave them a polite smile trying not to give away what he'd seen.
He led the two back to Rin and the others, when they met up Rei recounted the events of their exile from the store. Makoto worriedly asked if they were both alright, then scolded them for being so immature.
Nitori hid his giggled behind his hand, Makoto acted so much like a concerned parent it was rather cute. He caught Rin watching him though the older boy quickly averted his eyes, his ears lightly dusted pink. Nitori couldn't help the small smile that found its way onto his lips, his own cheeks flushing. He savoured the warmth bubbling in his tummy.
After that they decide to simply call it a day, they had spent a good couple hours meandering around the mall. They also didn't want to risk getting kicked out of any more shops.
They rode the bus back to where they had begun and after goodbyes and some very clingy hugs the boys parted ways.
Nitori and Rin walked quietly, letting the last few rays of sunlight wash over them. After a few more minutes of silence Rin broke the hush.
"Nitori….Thank you." Nitori blinked in surprise turning to look at the taller teen.
"What for senpai?" His head tilted ever so slightly in curiosity, large sky tinted eyes gazing up at Rin.
"For coming with me." He stated it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world and after Nitori was stunned silent for a moment. After a few seconds he couldn't help but giggle, his cheeks flushing in happy embarrassment. He used his shoulder to playfully nudge the older boy.
"Your welcome, besides I had a good time." He said sincerely flashing another smile at the red haired teen before returning his gaze forward. Unaware of the ruby eyes that studied him.
"I'm glad." Rin said quietly. They walked in happy silence arms brushing, hands bumping gently and their fingers catching ever so slightly. They enjoyed the last rays of sunlight as they headed back towards the train station, both boys content.
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