Weekend !
Definitely in a merry mood, Yasuo returned back home with their food. Really, what a nice time. The best of the week. The time he hadn't been working, there was no real difference between each day except for the few events but now he could feel it. The same relief to be free after work or school.
Not to delve too deep but he was also quite happy to see Yi again, despite the 'incident' in the morning. At least his work helped him to focus on something else and not get too worked up about something both won't mention ever again. Because that was the most likely. The latter wouldn't talk about it again, he respected privacy and that was taking in count that he found out. It was just an instant in the morning, at a hateful time, in the corridor. It didn't even last and that was too short to guess anything.
So Yasuo was rather appeased about this topic, in the limits possible. He would always worry for the impossible but it brought no good, just more anxiety for something stupid. Better move on.
That incident aside, he could think about the evening. It was saturday, not too late in the evening so they still had time to eat. I want to go out. This was his plan, slowly thought during his work. Since he was back into real life, he could indulge a little and drink.
Yi wouldn't mind, he supposed. They lived their lifes as they wished. Plus, he was bringing pizza, they would still have some time to share before he left. Oh without a doubt sunday he was just going to sleep till noon and later but he wanted to have fun, no matter how tired he could get.
So to say he was really proud of himself for bringing pizza home. Now he entered the building and almost ran to the elevator, humming his joy for the weekend. He wants to pay me back though. Yi mentioned that in his message and he didn't know what to think of it. He wasn't a kid anymore, he could pay some stuff like food now that he had a bit of money. This was the whole point of working.
Yasuo knew they would 'fight' a bit over the bill for pizzas but it wouldn't be violent, just both of them trying to be a decent human being. Alright, let's see.
Key in hand, he made it to the flat's door. Home sweet home. Weekend could start properly. Right on cue, Lily meowed behind the door, as if she had nothing better to do in her life. Still, Yasuo enjoyed it, this was like a nice welcome.
« Heyyyy ! Did you miss me peanut ? » Obvious joy to be back home.
Reality dawned on him like a lightning. With the pizzas he wasn't able to crouch and pet Lily, while she was in this rare moment of affection, rubbing her head against his leg. Nooooooo…. Tragedy.
« Hello ! How was your day ? » Not long after Yi arrived, in a similar relaxed mood. That was heartwarming.
Instead of lingering enough to be caught on that gentle sight of his smiling friend, Yasuo focused back on any of the two pretexts at hand, pizza and Lily.
« Help me, she's so cute right now and I can't pet her… »
« Oh ! Give it to me. » Already Yi was reaching for the pizza box, taking it once he let him.
As soon as he could Yasuo went to pet the cat, very glad to see that after some time she finished by liking him. After joining Lily on the floor, he stayed there and enjoyed the moment while it last. It wasn't always she let him pet her so much.
Hunger was difficult to forget though. Yasuo took his shoes off then stood, getting on the small evening routine. All this was a bit more difficult to bear because the whole flat smelled of pizza, guiding him to the kitchen where Yi was busy.
As soon as he arrived, the latter made a gesture as to give him something and Yasuo reached on reflex. Only to realize that it was some money for the pizzas indeed.
« Hell no. I get to buy food too. » Nothing mean, quite the opposite.
Both sat down, they had waited enough for dinner. This joke of argument went on during their meal.
« I know but we're both eating right now. It would only be fair. » Dear smile, that almsot made Yasuo avert in order to dodge.
Unfair.
« I work specifically for that. Let me use my money. » Sulking a little like a child, though they both knew this was the joke going on.
« Alright, alright. So I'll just pay for half of it, my part. »
The incriminated money stayed on the table and Yi pushed indeed half of it to him, taking the rest back.
It went as predicted. Yasuo wouldn't be too mad, he had tried his best. Maybe another time he would succeed to invite Yi or else. Wait no. It sounded too much like a date and he completely refused to even think of this path. How could he even come up with that ?
Yasuo decided to shut for once and busied himself with a new slice of pizza. He earned it, that day was long and started so bad. With a bit of luck he would forget about everything awkward he did in his life.
There was still something he had to say and it offered a great distraction.
« Oh, I'm going out after that, if you don't mind. » Merely to ask, because otherwise Yi didn't have to monitor his life.
« You don't have to ask. I'll stay here and watch a movie with Lily so it's no problem. »
See ? Nothing to worry about. It was strange to even ask because when he was still living with his family, he didn't really ask his mother if he could. He told her when he went out but no authorization.
This was going to be a good evening, no matter how loud Lily cried for some food at their feet.
~ Yi ~
Farewell.
Now Yasuo was gone for his evening, a bit in a hurry because he had looked for next bus going dowtown and it was very soon. Yi had seen him getting ready in no time, barely thinking about taking his wallet then gone in the night.
The rare dishes were done, the kitchen clean – although pizzas had the clear pros of not needing much cleaning – so it was time for movie night.
« So, it's you and me tonight, my lady. »
Lily was busy sulking on Yi's bed, surely upset for not having her special food while they enjoyed pizza. Yes, life was unfair.
Since he came here to take his blanket to the couch, he also took the cat for the ride. She didn't budge at all, only an angry look at him. Once he made it to the living room, he put the blanket and its temporary visitor down on the couch.
After changing for more comfy clothes, Yi went to the kitchen to make himself an infusion. Then the night would be good. For seeing Lily so displeased, he took a little cat treat for her, something that he didn't give her too often but surely it would be nice. As soon as she heard the typical noise of the package, she ran to the kitchen with an innocent look.
« Not here, come with me. » With his mug and a very happy cat Yi returned to the living room for good.
It was really funny to see such enthusiasm from Lily, even though he knew she was more after that treat than him at the moment. Light chuckle as she tried to get as close as possible by jumping on the couch and coming.
After putting the mug away to safety, Yi finally gave her the small treat.
« There, you deserve one. For staying strong and patient. » He avoided petting Lily while he ate, this was a no-no. Soon enough she was all purring and happy, sitting on the blanket on his lap.
A bit more arrangement to get the movie playing then they were good.
Mmmh. What should I do ?
It wasn't that late, before midnight. By now Yi had finished his movie and Lily was napping on his lap after staying there the whole time.
It was fairly tempting to watch another movie. He was a bit tired but at some point Yasuo would come back and if he was really drunk, he risked to wake him up at his return. Yi would rather be awake and peaceful.
The latest time the latter went out, he didn't return that late – compared to the worst hours so typical of youth.
Alright, let's do it. It was his home, he did what he wanted. Just, before playing another movie he made a short bathroom break, bothering Lily at the same time when he moved.
At his return, she was back to nap in a ball, on the pillow specially for her on the couch. Yi also brought his mug to be washed in the kitchen then he could resume his movie night.
Yet sometimes it was good to be patient.
Not even an hour later, some noise caught his attention and indeed Yasuo arrived in the flat after gloriously fumbling with his keys.
« Hey. Am back. »
« Good evening. Did you have fun ? » He paused the movie, looking at Yasuo.
The latter didn't look so bad, maybe a bit drunk but nothing too dangerous. For now he was in the corridor, looking at him as he supported himself a bit against the wall.
« Yeah, it was good. Quite lively at night in this city. I like it. »
Shoes chucked off and left without much care at its place, Yasuo joined him in the living room.
« Do you still have your wallet ? Just in case. » Maybe it wasn't his role to look after him but he prefered to be sure he didn't forget it.
« Yup, still here. And my phone too. I'm not dumb, ya know. Not so much. » As proof he took it to attention before leaving it on the table. The words may seem annoyed but in fact he was more of the happy drunk, smiling gently for this.
Yi lingered shortly on this sight before focusing a bit. « Good. Do you want to sleep now ? I can go to bed. »
Flopping on the couch without grace, Yasuo kind of woke Lily up with the sudden move. She made a small complaint then moved away.
« Oh, sorry 'lady. » Clumsy but he obviously regretted bothering the cat. Yasuo still put himself at ease on the couch, paying attention to the screen. « Mmm ? No, you can finish your movie. I don't mind. »
Alright. He prefered to ask because Yasuo looked a bit tired. Although for now he seemed interested in watching the movie with him. Not a problem.
So he pressed play and the movie resumed.
Time went and even while he followed the movie, Yi paid some attention to the latter discreetly.
« Are you sure ? I can finish it another time. »
« Naw, it's fine. »
After this exchange, there wasn't a word said, only the noise and dialogs of the movie. At some point Lily came back from what looked like a short visit to her bowl and crossed the living room to climb her cat tree, makign a show of her beauty. It would have been admired if it wasn't a bit dark in the living room, only a small light kept not to lose eyesight on this.
So Yi gave his full attention to the movie, until he was brought back to reality by a slow move. Little by little Yasuo ended up leaning against him, face resting to his shoulder while they watched. Oh ? He wasn't sure if the latter was awake, h couldn't check without making it obvious. Guess yes.
It wasn't a matter, he knew Yasuo was a bit tired and drunk, not the most reactive person there.
Next move was when Yasuo basically gave up and lied on the couch, head falling on Yi's lap. There was still his blanket there, making every comfortable but now he had a sleepy Yasuo on his lap instead of a cat. Alright. He must be really tired. He let him do. After all, the latter let him finish his move before sleep, he was the one keeping him from properly sleeping.
Yi still checked the time remaining, because he wouldn't cause his friend any problems just for a movie. A bit less than ten minutes. Since they wouldn't probably change position, Yi pulled some of his blanket to cover the latter. Pure habit. Lily liked that too.
The time of realization was a bit later, when he found his hand in Yasuo's hair. Ah. Habit going too far. Usually indeed he had Lily on his lap and he would pet her without thinking. And now this. When he realized what he was doing, he stopped completely but it felt more odd not to do it than the habit itself.
Now he was sure Yasuo was too drunk or asleep or he would have felt it.
Once the movie was over Yi dared to move. Indeed the latter was a bit too far, since he had to shake him out of this light slumber.
« Hey. I'm going to open the couch for you so you have to move. Just for a minute then you'll be free to sleep. »
Some difficulties to focus but Yasuo still nodded after a time, moving slowly to get down the couch and sit on the floor, clinging to the blanket in a sort of sleepy reflex. It made Yi a bit endeared but he pushed that aside, it wasn't helpful.
A bit of noise then it was done, Yasuo had his bed ready. Yi took care to give him his blanket to get his own back, a sort of exchange.
« There, it's good. Do you need anything ? » He doubted the latter needed something, except sleep.
Indeed Yasuo merely replied no, so softly, before standing and collapsing back on his couch for the night.
« Mmh thanks. Good night Yi. » Mumbled low, probably half asleep. It wouldn't take long.
« Good night. »
Himself was quite tired, after such long day. I'd love to sleep for a day. Good thing it was weeked, he was free to be lazy and snuggle in his blanket for the afternoon. However he knew himself, he always ended up awake too early to his taste and unable to relish his time in bed.
Teeth, pajama, water bottle for Yasuo then he waved gently at Lily from the door of the living as sign that he was going to bed. She would decide to join him or not.
Once in bed, it didn't take long to feel sleep coming. That was the good point of exhaustion, it made rest a lot easier.
In the end, it was a good day.