When Tsuki woke up the next morning, he was surprised to smell coffee, Roppi usually never made coffee during the week… He left the bed and went to the kitchen, actually following the smell of coffee.
« Ah, you're finally here… Now please, drink that thing before I become really angry. »
Ah… That's right. Roppi dislikes coffee. It's very rare when he accepts to drink it. So why did he made that ? Was that… for Tsuki ? The blonde blushed and mentally slapped himself. His friend told him he was in love with a girl, right ? Now was not the moment to feel romantic about him !
« Tsukishima ! Drink that fucking thing or I will make you do it. And stop daydreaming. Your brother already pissed me off because you weren't at your place when he came this morning. Do you know how fucking annoying Shizuo can be !? He literally threatened me to kill me if I did something nasty to you. Shit ! I'm not Izaya ! Ah ! This pisses me off ! » Roppi went back to the window and glared at the cloudy sky while muttering some things against Shizuo and some « Pisses me off dammit ! I swear if Izaya doesn't kill him I will do it myself. Fucking annoying ! » here and there.
With much efforts, Tsuki swallowed the burning liquid quickly enough so Roppi won't be frowning the next time he turns the head. Nice try. Hachimenroppi was visibly in a bad mood today. His face remaining tensed as if he was worried or -knowing Roppi- simply in his average grumpy mood.
« You can shower now. But you'll have to leave before the afternoon, I have to meet someone and I won't be home. »
Tsukishima nodded and went to the bedroom he used to take his clothes before going to the bathroom. He showered quickly and put his clothes on while he was still wet. Error. He instantly felt awfully cold and his shirt, being white, became tranparent in some places. Happily for him, he had his waistcoat that hid most of these. Though this detail didn't get out of Roppi's sight. The raven snickered when he noticed the light spots on the shirt.
« My, Tsukishima, you look kind of… cute. It's the word… You know what ? I will walk you home. I fear something nasty will happen to you if you stay alone. »
Though the only effect of the jest had been to bring a blush on the blonde's cheeks, blush quickly hidden by his fluffly scarf. He stayed a moment without moving, only staring at his feet when he heard Roppi washing his cup in the sink. A faint smile crossed his face as he peeked into the kitchen.
« Roppi-san ?
- What.
- I-I wondered… Why… Well…
- Spit it out Tsukishima, I'm busy.
- W-why did you make c… coffee ? I mean, y-you don't even like it…
- 'cause it's the only way to wake you up. I tried to shake you, to yell or even hit you with your pillow, nothing worked. You're a pain in the arse when you sleep so deeply, I swear.
- Sorry…
- Tch. Whatever… Oh no. Don't give me this apologizing look Tsukishima. I'm not Psyche, this won't work. And I thought I already told you to stop to apologize for nothing. That's almost as annoying as Shizuo's voice.
- Y-yes. Sor… »
Roppi's glare stopped Tsuki's words and the both of them remained silent before Roppi decided to get ready and went to search his coat. Since the weather was ugly, he took the one that had a hood, just in case.
« Tsukishima, I'm leaving. »
Hachimenroppi heard a noise of fall quickly followed by a moan of pain. Tsuki probably managed to hit something and fall once again. Actually, the raven was surprised he didn't fall sooner. He waited for the other and when Tsukishima finally got out of the flat, he wasn't surprised to see the blonde shivering. It was autumn already and the weather was quite cold and even more with humid clothes. He'd probably be sick for the next week…
The men walked quickly and reached Tsuki's home just in time, as soon as they entered the flat, the rain started to fall. If Tsuki was glad he hadn't to run under the rain, Roppi was less pleased. He still had to go out and spend probably the rest of his day outside… Today was an awful and stupid day. He was ready to bet his karma was taking revenge for the prank on Tsuki.
Kicking in the wall, he put his hood on his head and reluctantly walked away from the building. He stepped back and looked at his phone that had rang. A message from Tsuki.
[ So… You have a date or something, right ? Well, good luck ! And don't forget to smile, it's important. And it makes you pretty ! Have fun Roppi-san ! ]
Roppi shook his head and put the phone back in his pocket. A smile huh ? But was this sentence addressed to him especially or what is a global truth ? Another thing that Roppi was curious about yet refusing to know. And what was with this date ? He never mentionned a date. He simply said he had to see someone… And he was pretty sure the blonde already know that when he said 'someone' he actually meant Psyche's boyfriend. Roppi and him didn't get along really well. And they often refused to tell the other's name. But since they worked together and were bound by many things, they somewhat managed to overcome the annoying things and sometimes, they were able to have some friendly meetings and discussions… Why did the blonde thought he was dating someone ? Was it because he said he was in love ? Then Tsuki had assumed his date was his crush… Probably something like that… This man was helpless. Gentle, soft, caring and maybe a bit too much adorable. But definitely the most despairing fool that Roppi ever met.
When he arrived to the place of his meeting, Roppi automatically regretted it. So many people. Of course, with the rain, everybody went to seek a shelter from the drops. And the place that was usually calm and almost deserted was suddenly overcrowded and flowing with voices, noises, odours and many other things that Roppi couldn't stand. He already started to walk back when he felt a strong grip on his wrist.
« Were you trying to abandon me, Roppi-kun ? » a very annoying voice purred from behind him.
« Well… I would gladly answer no, but it's wrong. I'm not staying here. I can't.
- I know. That's why I texted you if you want us to meet at your home instead.
- You did ? Oh, apologies. I was walking your cousin back home. Didn't take the time check my cellphone.
- You what ? Tsuki ? Why ? Did something happen ? »
Roppi started to make a movement with his hand, meaning everything was fine, but it was too funny to tease the other. Instead, he put a lost and vulnerable expression and look straight in the eyes of the other.
« I… I don't know… I think Tsukishima-kun may be sick… He looked pretty bad when he was with me.
- What do you mean ? He was even more... weird than usual ?
- Weird ? As if you're the one who should be talking. At least Tsukishima wears normal clothes. » Roppi couldn't help but snap. He didn't intend to sound so agressive, but whatever. It was too late now.
« What do I hear ? Are you… defending him ?
- Your dream. I was just telling that you, of all people, is not the one who should talk about weird and normal stuff.
- Ah ~ That's exactly what I hate about you. You never defend anybody but you always manage to give your opinion for a side or another. You're a mere coward you know ?
- At least I am aware of what I am.
- What do you want ? A fight ?
- Maybe.
- I'm so gonna kill you…
- STOOOOOP ! » a childish voice yelled from behind them.
Both of the men turned to face a pouting Psyche who grabbed each one by the ear and dragged them to the nearby mall.
« If you try to fight, Shizuo and Izaya will be angry ! » the shortest man scolded, only getting a laugh from his cousin.
« Hahaha ! Sorry, but I couldn't care less about Izaya and his blonde pet right now.
- Who are you calling a pet ?
- Try to guess ~
- I will not allow you to insult my family, Roppi.
- Brrrr ~ Scary, scary.
- You're dead ! »
The blonde man started to move as if he was about to attack Roppi but before he or the raven could make a move, Psyche already grabbed his bag and hit them with.
« I said stop ! It's not polite to make a show of yourself in a public place ! And Roppi, I thought you hated people !
- I do.
- Then why are you doing this !?
- Because I hate your mate even more.
- M-mate !? » Psyche squealed pathetically. « Y-you can't use such words ! »
Roppi stared at his cousin, trying to know if he was joking or not. But the other was fully red and his eyes were already filled with tears.
« Then what ? Does boyfriend sound better to your ears ?
- N-no ! You just can't ! Don't give us a name !
- Geez… Psyche, I thought we already talked about this… Making this official won't kill you… » the blonde sighed as he hugged his boyfriend.
Roppi had to deal with too many informations at once and he wasn't good with this. He let out a grunt of displeasure, loudly manifesting he wasn't agreeing with so much silliness. If he stopped cuddling his boyfriend, Psyche didn't leave his arms and even stared at his cousin, reproach apparent in his eyes.
« What now ?
- You know, if you're so grumpy it's because you dont have a lover ~ »
Psyche's squeaking voice mixed with his comments achieved Roppi who decided that he should go home before killing one of the idiots.
« Hey ! Where are you going ?
- Home. I'm tired of your bullshit.
- No ! No, no, no, no, no ! Psyche will stop, promise ! Don't go back now, pleaaaaase ! »
And now he was pleading. Great. Roppi felt a brutal desire to kill his cousin, but he somewhat was cute, and Psyche was the only cute thing that Roppi could bear. So he decided to say nothing and let the younger drag him to a nearby cafe. He listened to him speak and explain why they couldn't go back home now and how it would be great to eat all together one day and how Izaya was cute when he was wearing Psyche's clothes and how Shizuo couldn't resolve to attack Psyche even when he was annoying and loud and hyperactive…
The next time he checked his watch, Roppi noticed he had spent three hours listening to Psyche's babbling. It was almost his record… But it was becoming annoying since the fizzy man was running out of subjects and was spending more time to observe the bubbles of his soda running on the glass. But suddenly Psyche stopped everything he was doing, he stood up abruptly and stretched his arms.
« Nah ~ I don't want to say it's boring to be with you Roppi-kun, but you say nothing. And I don't know what to say either. So what if we went back home ? I'm sure you want to go back to your couch and all. And I want to eat and Izaya-kun said he would be cooking today. Though I don't know what he'll do, I want to see that !
- Fine. » Roppi answered by leaving his chair as well. « Then bye.
- Ciaaooo ~ »
Psyche took his cousin by surprise and hugged him before stepping back as fast as he came, an impish grin on the face.
« But Roppi-kun ~ If one day you could come or something, it would feel great ! I mean, texting and calling is nice. But I'd love to see you more often… Please ? »
Another beaten puppy look. Roppi didn't flinch.
« I won't change my words, Psyche. And you know you can come whenever you want to. Tsukishima does it. So why won't you do it ?
- Whaaaa ! You have Tsu-kun's visit ! Psyche's jealous ! All I have is Tsu-chaaan !
- Don't you love Tsugaru ?
- Psyche loves Tsuki too ! Hey Roppi-kun ! One day when you'll be with Tsuki-kun, tell me ? I want to see you and Tsuki-kun together ! It will be cuuuute ! »
Roppi glared the best he could to his cousin before saying goodbye to the blonde who was now looking at him, an sarcastic smirk on the lips. Though he said nothing, Roppi knew he had some useless comments in mind. But Psyche being begging-and-annoyingly-cute-Psyche again, it would be better to say nothing and ignore the blonde.
« Tell me Roppi-kuuun ! » he whined while tugging once again on his cousin's shirt.
« Fine ! I will tell you ! Now, let go. You're pissing me off.
- Sure ! Bye-bye Roppi-kun ! »
And Psyche went back to his seat, starting another discussion with his boyfriend who was smiling widely.
With this disgusting image in mind, Roppi grabbed his coat and hurried to his house. Happily enough, due to the rain, nobody was outside and the man could walk without being too much bothered by all these strangers.
Once at home, he threw his coat on the floor and hurried to his bathroom to take a bath, or at least a hot shower. He felt exhausted. Going outside was always tiring, but the fact he had to argue with the blonde idiot was literally grueling. And now he noticed a pair of gloves on the ground of the bathroom. Too big for him. Probably Tsukishima's. Shit ! That guy was a nuisance ! It was almost like he forgot his objects at Roppi's home on purpose. That was strange and annoying. And Roppi disliked what was strange or annoying -unless it had a relation with either Psyche or Tsukishima, but that, Roppi would kill himself rather than admit it.
Pretty angered now, he took the gloves and went to put on the coffee table before going back to his shower. The feeling of the hot water running on his body made him sigh in relief. It was such a calming sensation that Roppi forgot how many times he spent there. It was only when the water became cold that he noticed he hadn't move in a while now. He stopped the water and wrapped himself in his bathrobe and went directly to his bedroom. He was too tired to do anything else than sleep so he dried his body and hair as much as possible and took his pajamas. Once ready for the night, he crawled under the blankets and burried his face in his pillow. His bed was soooo comfortable ! He felt like he could sleep for days, monthes or maybe years without being bothered. And with some luck, that's what he'd do…
I'm sorry if it's sometimes confused. If you have anything to add, please do. ;w;
And I know this end is a bit rushed and all, and I apologize, but I didn't know how to write it. I'll work on that later, promise !
But thanks for reading anyway ! (.› 3 ‹.)