Hidaka isn't sure, but maybe, he has a crush on Fushimi, after all.
Well, he does think about Fushimi often, but it's not like he daydreams about him or something. Sometimes, Hidaka does think of him before drifting to sleep, but only because Hidaka is wondering why Fushimi seems to hate socializing so much, so that probably does not count, right? And that's just it. He doesn't bring Fushimi to his dreams either, though maybe that's because he really doesn't dream a lot…
Hidaka also sometimes wonders what Fushimi is up to, especially during the weekends or days off, because he has the unpleasant idea that Fushimi probably stays to continue taking care of paperwork even during those times… So that probably does not count too.
He quickly remembers the feeling that he had back then when they first interacted, when he noticed how good-looking Fushimi is even if he looks really tired.
Hidaka sighs and rolls his eyes.
Oh, well, it's just a crush, right? And it's probably very shallow if it's just based on such a superficial thing like beauty.
"Coffee, sir?" Hidaka swears that it's just a coincidence that he is the person who usually brings Fushimi coffee.
Fushimi doesn't look up to face him as he stacks some papers on the table together. "Just leave it somewhere." Some of the papers fall to the floor and he clicks his tongue; Hidaka instinctively reaches down to help him with picking up the papers.
They just stayed like that, wordless, for a moment, as they fixed the papers that fell.
"These look like a lot of paperwork, huh, Fushimi-san?" Hidaka comments, just for the sake of small talk.
Fushimi clicks his tongue, just like he usually does, but Hidaka knows that he will reply anyway. "Yes, you're right, so I suggest you leave soon. I have work to do."
"Uh, well, maybe you could use some help?"
"What was that?"
"Ah, um, I mean, if you want to, of course. I'll help you. I have nothing to do anyway…"
Fushimi looks at him for a moment before clicking his tongue again.
Hidaka thinks that he probably will be dismissed. Seems that he has to try again next time…
"…This one." Fushimi points to the stack of papers that Hidaka fixed and picked up earlier.
"Sir?"
"This one." Fushimi clicks his tongue. "Check this one for errors."
"Ah, oh, yes, sir!" Hidaka tries to keep himself smiling really wide. "I'll do my best!"
Fushimi rolls his eyes. "…I could have done it myself. Just, today is a desperate case… Half of these are due tomorrow."
"O-Oh… Well, I'll be here to help you anyway, Fushimi-san!"
"I didn't ask for help."
Hidaka feels the need to reply, to say that there's nothing wrong with asking for help anyway, but he thinks that if he does so, he'll surely be told to leave.
He thinks that he should take care of opportunities like this and treat them like gold.
Though probably, deep things do start from superficial things.
First comes physical attraction anyway, and things follow afterwards…
"Hey, man, you're the 'coffee' guy, right?" Someone from another squad approaches him, to which Hidaka just responds with a small smile. "Wait, wait, let me recall… Hidaka, right? Hidaka Akira?"
Hidaka nods. "Yes, that's right. Do you need anything?"
The guy shakes his head. "Not really, just thought that you're a nice guy. I mean, being able to put up with Fushimi-san like that… You must be really patient."
Hidaka forces a laugh and lightly scratches his head. "Eh, you make it sound so big. Fushimi-san is actually a nice person anyway."
The guy makes a face and slightly flinches, almost as if Hidaka grew two heads. "Fushimi-san? Nice? I didn't think I'd live long enough to hear those words in the same sentence…"
"Haha, don't be like that, man. I'm sure there's a reason why he's like that."
The guy shakes his head. "Eh, let's see, a week after this, you probably won't think that anymore…"
Hidaka just laughs as a response.
"Oh, well, it's scary to be blinded by a crush, huh?" The guy comments while slowly nodding his head. "Anyway, later!"
"Wait-"
He wonders if everyone suddenly went psychic, or if that's just how obvious he is.
"Hidaka."
Hidaka's heart skips a beat as he hears that familiar voice. He abruptly turns around with a big smile, trying to keep himself from looking too excited. "Yes, Fushimi-san? What is it?"
Fushimi pauses for a moment, as if contemplating something. "You… Are you free tonight?"
Just now, Hidaka thought that his heart really stopped beating.
"Ah, yes, sir! Totally free! Nothing to do at all! Hehe…" Hidaka scratches his head. "Why do you ask, sir?"
"Eight PM." Fushimi replies. "Meet me here later at eight PM."
"Oh, sure, of course, sir!"
He follows Fushimi with his eyes as the latter exits the room while waving his hand.
He can't believe this.
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