Drabble Notes – Honda/Ryou, set post-DM with references to season 0.
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Ryou had to admit he felt comfortable hanging around with Honda. Even after the spirit of the Sennen Ring had been destroyed he avoided spending time with Yugi and his friends because he felt so guilty, but Honda…
Honda was different, in more ways then just his dress sense. During Duellist Kingdom Honda had always looked after him even when he found out about the spirit. Of course he knew the others would too but Honda had been there first, so Ryou felt especially thankful to him.
Which was why he was happy when Honda had called wanting to hang out with him while the others weren't there. He didn't know if Honda had some insight about how he wasn't comfortable with the group yet or not but he was glad of it anyway.
His friend now sat with his head facing away from one of the park's trees. He had his eyes closed and was feeling the breeze against his face. It was quite a change from the spazz-like way Honda acted when he was around Jounouchi.
"Why do you want to be around me?" Ryou had to ask as it was on his mind.
Opening his eyes again Honda replied, "Because you're my friend," as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"But after everything I've done to your group…"
"That wasn't you though," Honda reassured, "You're a nice guy and I'd never hold anything against you."
"What about the issues with Miho?" Ryou asked trying to get the conversation onto something more pleasant now he was sure Honda didn't hate him.
With some embarrassment Honda replied, "That was then though. I didn't know you and I got angry when Miho looked at any new guy like that. Since she didn't look at me like that…"
"I don't see why she wouldn't," Ryou blurted out before he'd really thought about what he'd said.
"Thanks," Honda replied, he didn't seem to mind that another guy found him more attractive to look at then the girl he'd liked.
Wait… Since when had he even thought Honda was nice to look at? The concept was new to Ryou and he stared down at the ground quickly hoping Honda wouldn't notice his confusion.