Hey can you come-a come out and play - for Horned_Owl

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Maybe Bokuto should have suspected something when Akaashi actually volunteered for an extra Sunday practice. Or when he calls off sick. Insisting Bokuto should go anyway, that he'd send someone else over. That's just what a good assistant captain would do, right?

But at the very least Bokuto should have registered it's March 14th. White Day. When gifts are given in return for Valentine's.

Or, in Tsukishima's case, payback. Same difference. So he gets to be dressed in good clothes, sweater and dark jeans, waiting outside Fukurodani. Smirking at the sweats Bokuto probably arrives in.

"Wow. Is this really how you're going to dress for a date?"

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Bokuto already has his phone out, taking a few pictures of Takoyaki. No flash, of course. Poor bird doesn't deserve that. And Takoyaki is magnificent. With a huge grin, Bokuto gently strokes the top of bird's head.

When Kuppi comes out, Bokuto almost yells 'My twin! but then bites down his tongue. It's such a delightful owl and at the offer, Bokuto lights up like a Christmas tree.

"Of course! Will he stay there? Tsukki! Take a picture of us!" He hands Tsukishima his phone.

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Kuppi bobs. Excited at the attention, though he settles down happily in his stylish new 'nest.' Hair spikes popping up all around him. With his wide eyes, he looks as astonished as Bokuto.

Twins indeed.

Tsukishima grins and takes a couple shots. Which is quite the juggling act, considering he has his own owl to keep balanced. But he manages the Volleyball Idiots, right? He can do this, even with 2 animals. 3, if you count Bokuto.

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Bokuto actually lets out a soft squeal when the owl is on his head. He's grinning from ear to ear and trying so hard not to move and disturb his amazing twin.

"Tsukki," his eyes are almost sparkling, "I wanna adopt him."

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...Damn, it's unfair how cute that is. Bokuto has no right being so adorable. Tsukishima clears his throat. Taking a moment to stroke his own owl. Otherwise he might actually say that and live to regret it.

"Don't you think he'd be happier here? You wouldn't want to leave all your friends, would you?"

If that tact doesn't work, Tsukki has another plan. As always. This time preying on Bokuto's infamously short attention span.

"Should we take a selfie with them?"

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And Tsukishima fits with his big owl very elegantly. They suit each other and Bokuto is amazed.

"Yeah, yeah, I know," Bokuto mumbles. He knows that he can't take owl with him, his mother would murder him. It was just... a thought. He was on the edge of slumping when Tsukishima suggested selfies and the grin is back!

"Hell yeah," Bokuto makes few small steps. "We are not leaving without selfies!"

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That did it. Tsukishima hands Bokuto back the phone, then shuffles a bit to let Takoyaki step gracefully to his shoulder.

Next he wraps his free arm around Bokuto's shoulders. So they can both get in the frame, of course. (Yes, he maybe sometimes still makes excuse about giving hugs. It is a growth process.)

"Well, go ahead."

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Bokuto fixes his phone to take a selfie, angling it to get all the owls and the most handsome couple in Tokyo in the frame. He takes a few shots, just in case some turn out bad.

"This is awesome," Bokuto says, keeping his movements to a minimum as he slowly pets the owl Tsukishima's holding. His wide grin turns into a small, warm, happy smile.

"Thanks a lot, Tsukki."

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Takoyaki leans into the fingers. He has no reason to make excuses about accepting touch. Not like certain teenagers and their hang-ups.

Still - Seeing that soft smile, Tsukishima can't help reflecting it back. Not that it's hard getting Bokuto to smile. THis is different. Quiet and content, something much more difficult to achieve.

He reaches over to scratch gently at the top of Kuppi's head. Getting a chirp.

"You're welcome. I'm glad you're happy."

It's going to be tough, when the time comes to say goodbye to Takoyaki and Kuppi. Except that means they'll get to meet more owls!

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The owls are the best. Bokuto feels as if he cloud sprout some wings right now and fly away. Take Tsukki and other owls with him and live happily ever after somewhere high on the mountain.

He's still grinning as the owl leaned into his touch, holding back an 'awww'.

What he's also holding back on is just giving his boyfriend a big smooch, here in the middle of owl cafe.

Parting with Kuppi hurts! His twin soulmate! Forever remembered through the pictures and selfies. "Oh! Careful," Bokuto crouches a bit so that the lady can take Kuppi off his head. He pets him as well before the lady takes him away.

"Byeee Kupiii," Bokuto sniffs.

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There's actually a sympathetic pat on the shoulder from Tsukki.

"Here. Why don't you pick my second owl too?"

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"Ehh!? I can't do that! It's your pick!"

He would totally do this, though, but it's not fair to Tsukki.

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Tsukishima shrugs with one shoulder.

"I don't mind. You know more then me, so find a good one."

How can Bokuto possibly argue with compliments and such high expectations? He's the senpai in owls, right?

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Bokuto looks at the owl profiles again, pausing briefly at one that's called 'Shrimp'. "Hey! I think I found Hinata in owl form!" Seriously, these two look alike.

But he won't pick that one. "Hmmm... how about Queen of Heart?" He tilts his head. "She looks so regal! Look!"

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Wow. That color of orange CAN be natural? Tsukishima snorts. Immediately grabbing a photo to torment Hinata with later.

"The Queen can be a bit stand-offish," warns the attendant. Reaching out to see what kind of mood the bird is in. Queen of Heart gives a long look. Then steps out carefully. Turning her head to evaluate these potential subjects.

Tsukishima smirks at Bokuto. Teasing, because he can appreciate having standards.

"So - You're giving me the picky one?"

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Bokuto grins, standing calm and tall, not wanting to upset the owl who is, as Tsukishima just mentioned, -picky-.

"I'm giving you her because she's tall, proud and beautiful." She looks so regal that Bokuto feels a bit intimidated. And she's definitively extremely beautiful. He'll sneak a snap fast before the Queen changes her mind and decides to leave her subjects to fend for themselves.

Somehow I lost this tag *sobs*

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"Nice recovery."

The Queen, perhaps recognizing a fellow diva, then deigns to step onto Tsukishima's arm. Turning her gaze upon Bokuto, as if to say You may continue with the compliments.

She seems to be feeling generous today!