Dusk
This was a quiet corner, thought the revels of students could be heard distantly. Tamaki had retreated from the crowds of people and now sat, staring at the sky. It was streaked with fading yellows and oranges. A chilly breeze ruffled his hair and Tamaki shivered, unaccustomed to being without the sun.
He barely noticed Kyouya's approach. Just felt it when, Kyouya pressed a hand against his shoulder and sat down beside him. Music started, Tamaki's fingers twitched and he almost smiled.
"It's what I wanted, didn't I?" Tamaki said quietly, his voice low and still reflective. "Grandmother has... accepted me."
Just earlier, Tamaki had been publicly announced as the Suoh heir. Tamaki had been surprised and had stood gaping as a polite applause spread across the students. Soon the more confidant female students had congratulated Tamaki. There had been no time or place for Tamaki to consider the ramifications of his grandmother's decision.
Kyouya nodded. "It does appear to seem that way." He was not one to break Tamaki's hope, not at least, regarding Tamaki's family situation. Kyouya did acknowledge that he did derive enjoyment from watching Tamaki collapse as his wildly inflated plans proved silly and impossible. It usually never stopped Tamaki. Kyouya also liked that. Sometimes.
"Things won't change that much," Tamaki continued. "You'll be with me, won't you, Kyouya? We've graduated, but," Tamaki paused and seemed to consider his words, "No, we won't let it change it."
Tamaki was warm and Kyouya disliked moving away from him. He stood up, cursing himself for caring too much. This time could have been used for forging useful social and business connections. Tamaki didn't understand, couldn't understand.
Despite this, he still offered a hand to Tamaki, who readily, gladly accepted it with one of his more tender smiles. Tamaki leaned forward, lips already starting to pucker. Kyouya repressed a sigh, as he turned his face away. Tamaki's lips connected against his cheek. Looking startled, Tamaki stared at him confused.
"Not now." Kyouya said bluntly. It hadn't been the first time, this had happened. They were getting to an age... where this affection between them was proving impossible.
Nodding, Tamaki accepted this and turned his head away from Kyouya.
When, was left unanswered.
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