Those Clumsy Masks

by Faulty Paragon

It's about life, really- because underneath their masks of power and dominance and self-acceptance, they really are just clumsy teenagers. A drabble/oneshot collection featuring characters throughout the series- pairings listed inside. Spoilers will be present, so be warned.-discontinued for now, will likely be picked up again in the future.

4. Chapter 4

A/N: Here's the start of Ryuji and Akira's adventures, [footsteps on pavement].

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Those Clumsy Masks

[footsteps on pavement 1]

Ryuji barely noticed the brisk air as they left the ramen shop, tucking his hands into his pockets more out of shyness than for warmth. Casting a glance over to the brunet, he felt the flush in his cheeks grow hotter, his eyes tracing Akira's outline against the grey skies. With his tousled hair and pink nose, glasses fogging up clumsily, he looked nothing short of endearing.

He froze. What the eff am I thinking, man?

"Ryuji?" Akira's voice, so soothing and calm, broke him out of his shock.

The heat in his stomach couldn't be attributed to the ramen.