"He's already at the base."
Tatsumi nodded and waited for Najenda to finish gathering her belongs so they could go back to the base. He had asked about Lubbock, hoping to talk things out and apologize, but it turns out Lubbock went back early with everyone else. His heart only ached more, because it became more clear that Lubbock is still upset about their argument. In fact it scared him since he was nervous on how their relationship would be affected.
"Alright, Tatsumi. Remember the plan. You will have to be a bit quicker packing all of your living necessities, et cetra. We leave first thing in the morning, and no you will not be taking Incursio. I have that covered."
"How could I forget?"
Half an hour later, they were riding the flying manatee in the skies and Tatsumi finally came to terms with his thoughts. Both he and Lubbock were wrong in a sense. Lubbock had selfishly convinced Najenda to basically steal Incursio and tell him right after it is locked up. However, Lubbock did it out of deep concern for his survival. Tatsumi found himself guilty for not considering their justification for taking Incursio. He was always wrapped up in how he feels and how he believes things will turn out without predicting any worst-case scenarios.
Remembering how he moved away from Lubbock's hand made him feel terrible. Lubbock was just trying to help. Everyone is just trying to help. The least he could be is open-minded and not act like a child. The Spirit is a dangerous being inside of him and Tatsumi committed to taking his situation more seriously.
They eventually made it back and Tatsumi immediately made a plan to see Lubbock.
"Oh, he left a while ago for a walk after finishing up packing."
Tatsumi weakly thanked Akame. He officially hated his self. Before he could go to his room and sulk, Akame poked his back.
"Perhaps he could use some company." She hinted. Tatsumi exhaled with a nod and turned back around.
"Alright, thanks again. And uh try not to tell anyone about us having trouble. It'll cause a scene." Tatsumi suggested and took off. Even if he has to lie and say it was all their fault that they are apart, it is better than having to sufferably wait for Lubbock to return.
Tatsumi walked down the path in the forest behind the base. He was not exactly sure where Lubbock decided to go. He could only depend on his knowledge of Lubbock and think of the hot spring area. Then again, he did not believe going to the hot springs is a good way to sulk.
After a while, whether by luck or intelligence, Lubbock happened to be on a grassy slate ahead. Tatsumi gave a heavy sigh of relief and caught up behind the male.
"Lubbock."
The older teen turned his head with a slight perplexed expression.
"Oh. Hi."
Tatsumi nervously stood beside him, not knowing how Lubbock is currently feeling. It seemed like Lubbock caught onto his hesitance.
"... I'm-"
"No." Tatsumi cut him off, knowing he was about to apologize. "I'm sorry for being stubborn. I should have listened to you."
"But I-"
"And you're right about me being rash. If you hadn't taken Incursio, I would have used it anyway at some point. I just didn't want people to worry about me so much."
"Tatstumi-"
"You were right. I was wrong. Just don't feel bad-"
"Hey!" Tatsumi blinked and Lubbock sighed, "I want to apologize as well, it's not just you Tatsumi."
"You were just trying to help." Tatsumi added.
"Yeah, by taking your sword and saying it was all Najenda. I should have discussed it with you earlier." Lubbock said. Tatsumi mentally agreed, but now that his mind was clear he could not fully blame Lubbock. Still...
They stood quietly for several more moments.
"I just... I didn't want you to blame yourself again. Since you always do, even if you're right." Tatsumi finally admitted. Lubbock scoffed.
"I do not-"
"You do. So I'm taking the blame." Tatsumi said. Lubbock looked as though he wanted to say something, but Tatsumi had already walked ahead and sat on the grass. Footsteps approached and he jumped with a violent shiver when a hand grabbed an ear on his head. "Christ, stop!"
"Hehe. Payback." Lubbock joked and sat beside him. Tatsumi frowned, stuck between annoyed and curious as to why someone feels the need to touch the sensitive developments. He hated the feeling of suddenly feeling his skin crawl, whether it was good or bad. "Does this mean you aren't mad at me?" Lubbock had asked.
"No, I'm not. I'm sorry for making a big deal out of this." Tatsumi said sincerely with a smile. "It gets frustrating when people think I don't know how to take care of myself. I understand my situation a little, but everyone keeps treating me like a kid. It's been months since I joined the group. I've seen hell, I grew up." He explained.
"I know, and I'm sorry about that." Lubbock apologized with a guilty look. "I know you've changed. Its just sometimes I... want to take care of you." Tatsumi blushed.
"Take care of me?" Lubbock looked even more flustered.
"Since we were both saved by Armon, you kept making sure I was safe. You always protected me and kept saying how you didn't want the past to replay. I guess you could say I've been trying to do the same discreetly. Only because you've done so much and I haven't given anything in return." Lubbock said. Tatsumi felt his heart warm at the reasoning. He never expected anything in return. He did not want anything in return. It was just something he did out of spite from his mistakes.
"I see. It's alright, Lubba. We can... take care of each other." Tatsumi said with a warming face. Lubbock smiled brightly. He barely had time to react to Lubbock tackling him down onto the ground.
"So this means we can be sappy together now?" Lubbock asked happily. Tatsumi laughed softly and hugged the older male back.
"We were always able to do that." Was his response. Lubbock leaned in and gently placed his lips on Tatsumi's with a content sigh. Tatsumi kissed back almost immediately, wondering just how long it has been since they last kissed. Their lips moved sweetly and Lubbock, who was straddling Tatsumi's waist, shifted against him.
As embarrassing as it was, Tatsumi felt a shock of arousal through his pants. He parted their lips and turned his head, weakly pushing on Lubbock.
"Huh? What is it Tatsumi?" Lubbock asked with a blink.
"I-I uh... forgot to go through my closet." Tatsumi said very flustered.
Lubbock could clearly see through his excuse and boldly grinded against Tatsumi, feeling his waist jolt at once.
"Sure thing." Lubbock said with a sly grin. Tatsumi blushed even more and sat up, having Lubbock now sit completely on his waist.
"Just pretend it doesn't exist. I don't want to interrupt us or anything." He reasoned, although it was in contradiction with his hill currently pressing in Lubbock.
"We can work with it." Before he could ask what that meant, Lubbock kissed his jawline while sliding his hands down Tatsumi's chest. Tatsumi shivered in anticipation, not sure if they should really be doing this out in the open.
"A-Ah..." He winced when the hands slid up his shirt and felt along his abs, eventually moving up to his chest. Lubbock continued to kiss Tatsumi's flushed cheek while rubbing his torso sensually. Finally, he moved back and moved his hands to unbutton and unzip Tatsumi's pants.
"W-Wait..." Tatsumi began.
"Jeez Tatsumi, weren't you the one who was so eager last time?" Lubbock said humorously.
"That was me with wine in a closed bedroom." Tatsumi muttered. His manhood was pulled out shortly and Lubbock kneeled in front of him, laying inbetween Tatsumi's legs. Tatsumi's eyes widened. "Wh-What are you-!"
"Apologizing." Lubbock simply said and Tatsumi was still reluctant.
"Well... a-at aleast let me help-"
"Nope. I'll do all the work this time. I'm making it up to you." Lubbock interrupted, smiling reassuringly before shutting his eyes and experimentally licked the tip. Tatsumi shuddered and clenched the grass between his fingers as the head was licked numerous times. Lubbock looked up and began taking in some of the length.
"Haah..." Tatsumi placed a hand in Lubbock's hair and breathed harshly. He never expected Lubbock to do such a thing and it made him harder just by seeing the very real sight. Lubbock finally took in as much as he could and bobbed his head slowly. Tatsumi could tell Lubbock was shy because his cheeks turned red and he would hesitantly suck on his member.
"You're d-doing great." Tatsumi praised. Lubbock's visible eye gleamed up and his face only reddened more. The older male closed his eyes again and slightly increased the pace. Tatsumi found himself wanting to thrust up from the pleasure, but he forced himself stay seated. He only guided Lubbock's head with a hand while slowly feeling the coil in his stomach tighten.
Tatsumi began twitching once he felt his climax nearing. He moaned more loudly and was finally able to thrust up.
"Oh! Ooh, Lubba!" Lubbock hummed while sucking him as Tatsumi repetitively thrust into his mouth.
"Mm..."
"Aah! Ah I-I... haah..." Lubbock looked up interestedly, gently scraping his teeth against the pulsing length.
"Hmm...?" Tatsumi vibrated in pleasure once he was deep-throated.
"Haah... I love you!" He shouted, orgasming with a pleasant shudder. Lubbock had already moved his head up with a wide smile just as the seeds were ejaculated. Tatsumi continued to shiver as Lubbock leaned his head in, their noses lightly touching.
"I love you too." Lubbock said gently. "Apology accepted?" Tatsumi smiled back.
"Apology accepted."
