potosi | we'll sing a love song as we go along

[ god. this house is so festive, it's going to make sena's eyes hurt. it feels like there's tinsel on every surface in senahaus, and it's seriously adding to the fact that everyone in knights treats this damned studio like it's their house. snacks, a kotatsu, a freaking christmas tree; it's too much. (says sena, as he's pouring himself a cup of tea.)

he's mentally grumbling about this with his hand on the tea kettle when suddenly, there's a presence behind him. izumi doesn't startle or anything, because if there's anyone that'd dare to come up and grab him like that, and though he doesn't make any other reaction, he does seem to push his weight down just a little, as if to make the height difference a little easier for leo.

his expression stays forward, though, eyes on his tea, expression cooled into something disinterested. ] You, Ousama. [ which is...not totally a lie? but he mostly says it because he's expecting to get the reaction. ] What do you think you're doing?

[ If Sena really wanted them to stop, he would actually put his foot down. It might not work entirely, but he would be able to at least get them to be a little less extra. But, here they are - effectively in all their second homes, because this is where their second family is, where Leo feels the most comfortable and happy, because it's them. It's Sena.

He cuddles closer to Sena's back when he makes it easier for him to do it, eyes closed and heart warm in his chest. His fingers curl in his shirt, and his cat-like smile turns into a beaming one, almost to the point of dimpling in his cheeks.

... but then Sena says he's annoying. ] Mean!! So mean! [ He pouts, but doesn't let go, green eyes focusing on the side of his face now. ] I came to make sure Sena didn't feel left out of the festivities, but then he says something like tha~t.

[ leo pressed into his back isn't unfamiliar; it's nice, actually. he's always been clingy, so free and open with his hugs and his cuddles and kisses and his i love yous, and though izumi's always claimed to find it obnoxious, his actions speak a lot louder than his words. he leans back just a tiny bit, stays close, and lets his eyes close for a brief moment--if he does, he can almost imagine leo's bright smile.

...and then, like clockwork, comes the whining.

izumi rolls his eyes, and reaches up to put his tea kettle warmed hand on leo's face, giving him a little push. ] I'm not interested in your shitty version of festivities. You can go slobber on everyone else, and if anyone comes near me, they'll regret it.

[ OK SENA. ]

[ It really is unfortunate that Sena's so beautiful and so warm and secretly so soft, because he turns around and does these things. Is so prickly to cover it up. But Leo knows the truth, so of course he doesn't let go of him, and of course he nuzzles his nose into his neck a little even if he's been so, so rude.

There's more of a whine when he pushes his hand against his face, but instead of letting it really push him away, he just wraps his arms tighter around him. It means that he has to let go of his shirt, and also unfortunately his chest (a sad loss), so that he can wrap them both around his middle now. ]

It's not slobbering! [ Rude! But here Leo is, nuzzling into his hand instead of pulling away. It probably rubs off the mark Arashi left, but, whatever. He just wants to give Izumi the kisses he deserves. ] What if it was just me..?

[ good, it better rub off the stupid mark.

...not that izumi cares or anything.

sena rolls his eyes yet again, but that's pretty par for the course. now he's got a clingy leo, which is (not) the worst. from behind him, he can just hear the sound of the other knights frolicking around with the mistletoe, suou's distressed noises and naru cooing from across the studio, and it's all (not) annoying. it's all like a bickering, stupid family.

...it's maybe not that annoying.

izumi's gaze flicks back up to look at the wall in front of him, and if leo's close enough, he just might notice his cheeks pinkening. ] ...it's not like there's any mistletoe or anything in here, stupid.

[ B-BAKA!! ]

[ A part of him wants to go back with the others, to harass their youngest member further and to steal a few more kisses from the others. But he also wants to stay here, tucked close to Sena's back where he's warm and solid, and he can feel how his face is coloring just as much as he can see it from his position.

His tongue pokes out of his mouth, but he bites down on it to try and pull back the smile that threatens to spread wider across his face. Maybe he should go and get one of the numerous sprigs that have been brought into the studio? Or drag Sena over to one of the more secluded corners so that he can kiss him under one.

... but, well. ] Do we need one? [ Totally innocent, as if he doesn't have that particular lilt to his voice, the one that threatens to become something more than just teasing. ] I can go and get one, if you want one, Se~na.

[ it's...not so bad having leo that close to him. he's always been excessively warm, a human heater, and there's no one here watching. (at least as far as he knows, anyway.) alone, he can bask just a tiny bit in his nuisance king's attention, in his warmth.

it doesn't help that leo can't really see his face, either.

still, never one to tell the truth when he could hide it, sena scoffs. ] You're trying to trap me with mistletoe and now you want a kiss? Greedy.

[ he stays quiet for a long minute, rolling his gaze up to look at the ceiling, but, if leo's going to whine, sena's going to cut him off. he turns his head to the side, just enough to steal a quick peck. ]

[ Everything about Leo feels warmer when he's close to Sena, like the poor circulation in his hands and feet is suddenly gone because he gets to be so, so close to him. They fit together in a perfect way, one that makes him happy and just want to be with him constantly, to never be apart from him. So he doesn't care if there's anyone watching them. Doesn't care because he's so content. ]

I'm a greedy king! [ As if that's actually true. He just wants a kiss - wants every kiss he can get, honestly - but he'd give up everything for Sena if he asked. After all, he told him he'd do anything for him. Whatever would make him happy.

A soft whine starts to build in the back of his throat, but then the peck cuts it off at the pass. He perks up immediately, almost seeming to poof, and then he ducks his face down against Sena's shoulder and practically purrs, the hum at the back of his throat is so happy. There's a nuzzle, but - ] ... 'nother one.

[ oh my god. ] Are you serious?

[ but no. of course he's serious, he's leo. sena's bitching is pretty much par for the course, even though it's warm and quiet away from everyone else, the rest of knights distracted harassing their youngest member. even if it's kind of romantic, the two of them alone.

not that he's saying that, though. he's also not saying that leo's cute when he puffs up like that, like a cartoon character. he rolls his eyes to the ceiling, instead, because that's much safer, and scoffs at his attachment--but, he'll take the moment to make fun of him, instead, leering just a little. ] Why should I, hmm~? You're like a needy cat... ♪ Give me a good reason, there's no mistletoe around, ou-sa-ma.

Of course I am!

[ Leo is always very serious about his love for Sena, and that includes his kisses. He's serious about wanting them, each and every one of them, so of course he's going to ask for another one. But Sena is Sena, and he's super rude, and he lifts his face up from the back of his shoulder to pout softly at him when he starts picking on him. So mean! Definitely picking on him! ]

What, kisses aren't a good enough reason? All Sena would have to say is that he wanted a kiss, and I'd give him so many. [ He brings his hand up again, curling his fingers in the front of his shirt just at his sternum and lifting his head up again to hook his chin over his shoulder. Just so he can get closer like before. ] But I can go get mistletoe, if that's what it'll ta~ake.

[ it's cute, that pout. izumi's pretty sure he's aware of all the things he can get away with with a face like that--god knows izumi is aware of it--and it makes him chuckle, a somewhat gentle noise.

he shifts, easily, enough that it'll be a little easier for leo to hook over his shoulder like that, and though sena's expression stays pretty still, he lifts his hand and quietly covers it with his own. no one's around to say anything, no one's watching. if he spreads his fingers and lets them rest between leo's knuckles, no one has to know.

eventually, he tilts his head back just a little, temple to temple, eyes closed. tea can wait, just a little. ] Could you be any more annoying about this? [ there's hardly any heat to the quip, either. ]

[ Immediately, Leo spreads his fingers so that they can lace theirs together, happy even with just that small gesture. Being close to Sena, being with him and holding him and touching him, makes him happy. He's also not so oblivious as people assume him to be, considering he can read Sena like a book a lot of the time. Clear across Senahaus, all on his own, he knows that he was grumpy and jealous. Knows he loves Knights, but that doesn't stop him from feeling those feelings.

His eyes close when their temples fit together, and the pout turns into a soft smile. Warm, soft, intimate in their privacy - Izumi smells and feels good. He's happy. ]

Mm, probably. [ Slowly, Leo rubs his thumb against Sena's chest where he's still holding onto him. Away from the others, it's like they're an island unto their own. And he's happy for it, happy to be here, happy to be back and with his most beloved knight. ]

Please don't. [ wow, a please. it's acrid and rude, but it's still a please.

the tone of it is also completely dissonant with the soft moment happening here. leo laces their fingers together and izumi doesn't push it off or bitch or whine: he just folds his fingers over the top of leo's knuckles and huffs a sigh. the expression on his face is soft, too, unguarded for once, a face izumi rarely lets anyone see.

he's happy too. happy leo's back, even if he's bad at saying it. happy leo's smiling again, that it's not cracked and desperate anymore. that things--though not perfect--are feeling like a home again.

izumi huffs a sigh, the noise soft. the tea kettle hasn't boiled yet; leo's quiet. izumi could ruin it with this conversation, but it's something they need to talk about, anyway, with repayment festival looming just a few months away, and if they're an island away from the other knights making chaos, then...maybe that time's right now.

tone even, betraying no other emotions (hope, fear, nerves, anything.) ] ...What are you doing after graduation?

we'll sing a love song as we go along

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