if someone as smart as takeru can't work through this, mineo wonders what he can do to help. but then he supposes it's not a matter of what he can or can't do, just what he will do. he's stubborn and annoying, and he can't manage more than that.
but he'll at least try. he taps his knuckles against takeru's shoulder.]
.... rely on me before you rely on them.
[he just wants to know he's first in line before adonis, when takeru thinks of his options]
[ the last time he relied on someone first, it didn't really do anything for him in the long run.
but there's something about the insistence, mineo's demand to be apart of this that's... there's the shallow layer of annoyance. of course there is, because takeru is private and independent and someone else trying to shove their way in makes him want to just push them back out.
takeru reaches over, and hooks his middle finger and thumb around mineo's wrist. it only last a second before he lets go. ]
mineo pauses for a second, a little startled by the contact. but the surprise doesn't last long, melting into something more certainly pleased. he reaches back out as takeru pulls away, catching his hand in his and giving it a squeeze. give him an inch and he'll take a mile. but even then the hold is loose enough for takeru to pull away like mineo expects him to]
.... then I won't let you down.
Whatever it is that you figure out... I'll be here.
[ he definitely pulls his hand back, to the surprise of no one. there's a slight scowl on his face, but it's overshadowed by the contemplative look in his eyes. ]
[ he doesn't say anything in response to that at first.
he thinks about the test he gave to ichika for her to earn the right to be his partner, and how when she passed she was so excited about it. and takeru wonders if mineo passed a similar one.
THIS IS THE WORST THING THAT'S EVER HAPPENED TO HIM
SPECIFICALLY THE FACT THAT HE SUDDENLY UNDERSTANDS THE CHARM OF TSUNDERES
he can feel his face flushing and he hates it.......... he looks away like it's his turn to tsun a bit but there's no denying that he's really happy.....
fuck]
..... took you long enough to give me something I wanted!!
given the fact that mineo is obviously very happy about this, he can't hide the glimmer in his eyes, but he doesn't want to admit it to give takeru the satisfaction! but also he can't say that he isn't excited because it obviously means a lot to be called takeru's partner!!
he hates it here!! he collapses on the couch a little]
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[ feels worth it?
it's complicated, now that he's removed from the situation. with more time and space away from the offer, and he can really sit on it in thought. ]
I can't give you an answer on a lot of things. I don't know if you can help, or if I even want help. I'm trying to figure it out.
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if someone as smart as takeru can't work through this, mineo wonders what he can do to help. but then he supposes it's not a matter of what he can or can't do, just what he will do. he's stubborn and annoying, and he can't manage more than that.
but he'll at least try. he taps his knuckles against takeru's shoulder.]
.... rely on me before you rely on them.
[he just wants to know he's first in line before adonis, when takeru thinks of his options]
Can you try that?
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but there's something about the insistence, mineo's demand to be apart of this that's... there's the shallow layer of annoyance. of course there is, because takeru is private and independent and someone else trying to shove their way in makes him want to just push them back out.
takeru reaches over, and hooks his middle finger and thumb around mineo's wrist. it only last a second before he lets go. ]
I can try.
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mineo pauses for a second, a little startled by the contact. but the surprise doesn't last long, melting into something more certainly pleased. he reaches back out as takeru pulls away, catching his hand in his and giving it a squeeze. give him an inch and he'll take a mile. but even then the hold is loose enough for takeru to pull away like mineo expects him to]
.... then I won't let you down.
Whatever it is that you figure out... I'll be here.
[he'll try to reach out to takeru every time.]
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Don't get too sappy about it.
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[but mineo doesn't seem surprised by that at all, just resting back on the couch.]
Or at least, I'm yours.
[it hasn't escaped him that takeru has refused to call mineo his partner out loud -
. . .
he's decided he can live with that too, though.]
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he thinks about the test he gave to ichika for her to earn the right to be his partner, and how when she passed she was so excited about it. and takeru wonders if mineo passed a similar one.
... probably. ]
Do you want to hear it?
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... only if you mean it.
[otherwise there's no point.]
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[ please stop. ]
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mineo goes through the five stages of grief as he realizes that this would, in fact, be a treat for him and he wants it.
but he doesn't want to be takeru's dog.]
.... oh no.
[HE CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING BETTER]
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but he laughs softly, his mood lifting somewhat from the heavy conversation that just happened. ]
... I think that you still have a long way to go, and you're going to keep fucking up and pissing me off. But we can be partners.
[ there may be a silent for now attached to it, but the words are at least genuine. ]
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THIS IS THE WORST THING THAT'S EVER HAPPENED TO HIM
SPECIFICALLY THE FACT THAT HE SUDDENLY UNDERSTANDS THE CHARM OF TSUNDERES
he can feel his face flushing and he hates it.......... he looks away like it's his turn to tsun a bit but there's no denying that he's really happy.....
fuck]
..... took you long enough to give me something I wanted!!
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[ really please stop this
he shifts on the seat, turning so that he's facing towards the television instead of mineo. ]
You seem excited.
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given the fact that mineo is obviously very happy about this, he can't hide the glimmer in his eyes, but he doesn't want to admit it to give takeru the satisfaction! but also he can't say that he isn't excited because it obviously means a lot to be called takeru's partner!!
he hates it here!! he collapses on the couch a little]
.... you're trapping me again!!
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[ it's fine? this is fine.
sometimes it's nice to just sit and talk about nothing pressing. ]