Some more Asahi x Kisumi action! Gah, I love these two XD Hope you'll enjoy!
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They had just a bit too much to drink, and Kisumi was very aware of it. Not that he minded the happy buzz it left behind. Or the way Asahi had kept reaching for his hand during dinner, without really noticing. The evening had been good, very good. They had talked about all kinds of things, sharing more personal things as the night progressed. The alcohol helped in that department, making them both a bit gutsier. And there was so much more Kisumi still wanted to learn, wanted to know about his friend.
When dessert came Kisumi was leaning his head in his hand, eyes half lidded as he stared at Asahi, soft smile on his lips. And Asahi was not in a better state, constantly grinning as he talked just a tat too loud.
"Okay, you have to tell me Kisumi," Asahi said resolute, setting the bottle of beer back against his lips to take a long swig. "With the way you flirt with everyone, how can you not be tied down already? You must have people falling for you left and right." Waving his hands back and forth as emphasizes he almost hit the waitress in her face, but he hardly noticed.
Lazily Kisumi kept staring, the booze not really helping his brain at this point. But then his smile grew into a grin as he decided to tease Asahi once more, because this evening had been full of teases. "Maybe I don't want to be tied down, and that's why I flirt with everyone."
"Oh!" Asahi exclaimed, pointing a finger right at Kisumi's face. At first Asahi looked rather excited to have figured it out, eyes wide as he stared at the other. But then the look faltered, eyes casted down as he realized what it meant. He pouted slightly, which only made Kisumi laugh.
Kisumi quickly waved it off, not wanting to see that sad look on Asahi's face anymore. "I was kidding, I was kidding," he said, shaking his head at how gullible Asahi still was. Though it could be caused by the alcohol. Kisumi sat back upright, smile disappearing as he registered that he would need to be honest now. "I think I just haven't found the right person yet," he admitted. "I have dated and been in relationships, but nothing really felt right, so after a few months we always broke up." Rubbing his forearm, he tried to get rid of the awkwardness that had settled into his body. He was not drunk enough to not even notice that. "How about you?" he quickly asked, preventing Asahi to really comment on what Kisumi had said.
Scratching himself behind the head Asahi showed he felt the change in energy as well, his smile disappearing as much as Kisumi's had done. "I guess I was too busy to really notice at first," he said. "I'm a late bloomer as they'd call it. Didn't really notice anything different in myself for a long time, while others around me were experiencing all kinds of weird situations. Made me wary of pursuing anything for a long time." Asahi shrugged, not really wanting to make this a bigger deal than it was.
It seemed they both had a very different experience than the norm.
"I'm difficult," Kisumi blurted out, feeling like they should continue with this confession round. He had never really opened up like this before, not this much at least.
Asahi raised an eyebrow at him, amused smile forming on his lips. "Well, I know that," he stated. "But I'm guessing you don't mean in general."
"No," Kisumi said, chuckling softly at his own stupidity. Not really the right way to introduce such a thing, and then expect the other to understand. "While I usually fall for the typical Alpha," he started explaining, peaking Asahi's interest right away. "I tend to not want to listen to them at all, and really dislike the controlling types. So I set myself up for failure right from the start."
Asahi nodded, eyes glazed over as he let the words sink in. "You, uh, you listened to me though," he said softly, cheeks turning rosy as he met Kisumi's gaze once more.
"Yeah, I did, didn't I," Kisumi murmured, fingering the label on the beer bottle in his hands. He took another drink, letting the cold bitter drink slide down his throat. A good way to break the tension. "Count yourself lucky," he added, slamming the bottle back on the table.
"I do," Asahi said, smiling at Kisumi as a sign of comfort, but it didn't really help. All these confessions were not improving Kisumi's buzz, and he wasn't sure how to continue from this.
Glancing out the window Kisumi tried to get rid of this serious feeling. He may have started it, but having those rosy eyes focused solely on him, made him feel so exposed. As if Asahi could read everyone emotion of his face. Though of course Asahi couldn't. He never was very great at reading body language to begin with. "So, what about you. Now that you are older I assume you feel comfortable enough being an Alpha. What is your excuse now that you are still alone?"
"Well, I asked you out, didn't I?" Asahi replied, grin growing as he reached for Kisumi's hand. He brushed his fingers over the back of the Omega's hand, sending a tingle down Kisumi's spine.
They were on a date. How could Kisumi not have seen it? Of course he had hoped for a date with Asahi, but for some reason thought the other would be too oblivious to actually ask. To realise they could go on one. Kisumi expected that if anything would happen between them, it was him who needed to make the first move. But it had been Asahi who had done so, dragging him to this restaurant to have dinner together, conversation focused on getting to know the other better. It also meant Kisumi wasn't the only one who had thought of getting together and pursuing something more than just friendship, and it was that idea that eventually made him smile.
Right as Asahi pulled his hand back, Kisumi reached for his, their fingers interlocking right in the middle of the table. "Quite sneaky of you to trick me into a date like that," Kisumi murmured, winking at Asahi to show that he didn't mean anything by it.
"Quite naïve of you to think I wouldn't," Asahi shot back, squeezing Kisumi's hand before pulling it back.
And perhaps that was true. They were both single and had known each other for a long time. Still Kisumi expected it was only him who thought too far ahead and expected too much. He had a relationship planned out before it even began.
"There is something else I'd need to tell you though," Asahi muttered, smile having disappeared from his lips, gaze casted at the table top. He was scratching at some wooden splinters, busying himself, so he did not have to focus on Kisumi. "I am also dating Ikuya," he admitted. "We've gone on a few dates already during the past few weeks."
Kisumi's heart sank. What he feared had been true. They had been seeing each other, often apparently. They may have texted Kisumi, but that was all in the end. They had shared much more. The buzz the alcohol had caused was diminishing, this conversation a quick sobering up. What was he supposed to say to that? So Asahi was dating two people at the same time, which meant he could choose, and somehow Kisumi didn't feel like he would win this one.
"It bothers you," Asahi said, rosy eyes staring back at him again, searching for something.
Turning his head Kisumi continued staring out the window, feeling too vulnerable. "Yes," he muttered.
"Ikuya texted me that you two were going on a date as well," Asahi said. Confused Kisumi looked at Asahi out of the corner of his eyes, not fully understanding what date he was talking about. "But it seems you were as naïve as you were with me," Asahi sighed. "I texted him that I was going on a date with you when we sat down, and he replied that he was taking you to the movies soon too."
It seemed Kisumi really had been very careful around these two, not daring to think of more than just friendship. Hadn't he been the one to dive in too early before? When had he turned so scared?
"He also said to wish you luck putting up with my stupidity," Asahi added, glaring at his phone he had laid of to the side.
That line was meant as a comfort, and normally Kisumi would've laughed. Would've appreciate the jab at Asahi's intellect. Right now he just didn't feel like laughing. It still didn't sit right with him, and he wasn't sure how to voice it. Asahi had been seeing Ikuya for weeks now, while he had to run into Kisumi to even think of asking him out. Wasn't that just convenience instead of actual interest? At least Ikuya had asked him, even if it had taken a while, Kisumi didn't remember the guy as being very straightforward.
"But what is the idea then?" Kisumi whispered. "You date us both until you find out who you like best, and then dump the other?"
"You could do the same thing," Asahi fired back, though his expression remained soft.
So unlike other Alphas Kisumi had dated before. He would've been reprimanded for speaking up like he had. Would've been told not to complain, because this was simply how life worked for Omegas. He really had dated some assholes in the past.
Rubbing his face Asahi seemed rather frustrated, and Kisumi felt almost attacked by it, if Asahi hadn't spoken up right after. "Okay, I am going to confess something, because I really am not dating you both to choose in the end," he said. "At first I wasn't sure if I should even ask you out, because I was already dating Ikuya. But the more we texted, the more I wanted to see you. And when I ran into you today, I just couldn't resist. I needed to know what it would be like, and so far I am having the best time."
That was something Kisumi hadn't expected, but now he understood why Asahi hadn't said anything before. He had been interested but had simply been loyal towards Ikuya.
"I also talked to Ikuya about all this. We've discussed it and he expressed the same feelings. Also saying that you maybe aren't as dim-witted as me, and can figure out his signals," he added grimly, glaring at his phone once more.
And finally Kisumi dared to smile again, even if it was only a small smile. He felt flattered that they had spoken about him, had discussed dating him. Now he felt more included than he had before, and he had to admit he didn't mind dating them both. As long as they could be open like this. And for now he would ignore the fear he still felt about being left behind in the end.
"Glad you're feeling better," Asahi murmured, sending another tingle down Kisumi's spine.
"It seems you can read me quite well," Kisumi said.
Asahi rolled his eyes at that. "It's not that I can't see Ikuya's signals. He usually is just too subtle at first, and then when I don't notice he lashes out and blames me. Like I know what he wants when he turns to look at me," he exclaimed frustrated, again glaring at his phone. "I hope you are better at it than I am, because otherwise we're in for a lot of trouble."
And this time Kisumi was even able to let out a laugh, the rollercoaster of emotions finally calming down. "I will try my best."
For a while they stared at each other, the buzz of alcohol really gone from their systems now. It was a comfortable silence, with their feelings out on the table. Kisumi felt vulnerable, but excited at the same time.
"I think it's time we go home," Asahi murmured, and Kisumi only nodded in reply. He did have work in the morning, so it was best if they didn't make it too late. Though he wished this night could've last forever.
After the bill was paid they made their way outside, the cold evening air hitting them quite hard. Kisumi shivered as he tugged his jacket a little closer around himself.
Asahi turned to face Kisumi right in front of the restaurant's front door. Not the best place to say goodbye. "I still have to catch the subway, so I am going the other way," Asahi said, pointing his thumb in the general direction of the subway station.
"Goodnight then," Kisumi replied, shooting a soft smile at the other.
And then when he least expected it, Kisumi found Asahi leaning towards him, closing his eyes right at the last second as he placed a soft kiss on Kisumi's lips.
A perfect end to an almost perfect evening.
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And the next chapter will be Ikuya and Kisumi! Because now they obviously need some interaction :)
Hope you liked it!