[The barista/ sole employee in the shop has no problem with the request. Wraps the book in paper, with Sugawara's name. Can't have other horror fans stumble in and try to outbid him! First come, first served.
As for Tsukishima, he decides he does not need a 3rd copy of Jurassic Park. He does grab a copy of Venus in the Blind Spot - The collection with "Amigara Fault."]
Ha! You'll be fine... if you're not a big fan of hiking, anyway.
[If there's ever going to be a time when Tsukishima might feel okay leaving Sugawara to the rest of his night, it'll probably be now - or at least once they're all done at the store. The excitement of his find has buoyed him up and even given him something to look forward to tomorrow, and that's much more than he thought he'd have when he texted Tsukishima in desperation.]
This place is great. I'll definitely be back more than once.
[He smirks. That feels okay. Joking. Things are stable enough for now.]
You should.
[Tsukki's doesn't even mind letting his Senior into this. One of the few sanctuaries free of noisy teammates. Bemused, he pays for the manga. Hands the Sugawara the forgotten hot chocolate.
[They leave the store together, Sugawara once again cradling his hot chocolate in both hands, and there's a palpable moment of hesitation when they both seem to wonder what next?
Sugawara's never been so at a loss for how to show his appreciation. Whether it's through punches and karate chops or shoulder squeezes and hugs, he says so much with physical contact and that's constantly hamstringing him with Tsukishima. Words will embarrass his kouhai, physical affection will irritate him - what can he do?
Well. There is one thing. He associates it more with female friends who want to show intense gratitude without suggesting any romantic intent, but does that necessarily have to stop him?]
I'm gonna head home now. I'll text you tomorrow.
[And then, moving swiftly enough that Tsukishima won't have time to dodge, Sugawara takes a step closer and stretches up onto his tiptoes to give Tsukishima a light, quick peck on the cheek.]
Thanks again, Tsukishima-kun. [With that, he turns away to start the walk home.]
[Tsukki exhales. Watches orange leaves flick overhead. He likes this time of year. When seasons are sliding together. Caught up in that, he's unprepared for the sudden kiss, there and gone.]
Ah - ?!
[Sugawara's down the block before Tsukki comes back online. He touches his cheek.]
Huh.
[With that, he jams on the headphones. Scrolls through a playlist. Not that. Not that. No, no, no.
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As for Tsukishima, he decides he does not need a 3rd copy of Jurassic Park. He does grab a copy of Venus in the Blind Spot - The collection with "Amigara Fault."]
If I can't sleep I'm blaming you, Senpai.
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[If there's ever going to be a time when Tsukishima might feel okay leaving Sugawara to the rest of his night, it'll probably be now - or at least once they're all done at the store. The excitement of his find has buoyed him up and even given him something to look forward to tomorrow, and that's much more than he thought he'd have when he texted Tsukishima in desperation.]
This place is great. I'll definitely be back more than once.
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[He smirks. That feels okay. Joking. Things are stable enough for now.]
You should.
[Tsukki's doesn't even mind letting his Senior into this. One of the few sanctuaries free of noisy teammates. Bemused, he pays for the manga. Hands the Sugawara the forgotten hot chocolate.
Only so it won't get knocked over.]
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Sugawara's never been so at a loss for how to show his appreciation. Whether it's through punches and karate chops or shoulder squeezes and hugs, he says so much with physical contact and that's constantly hamstringing him with Tsukishima. Words will embarrass his kouhai, physical affection will irritate him - what can he do?
Well. There is one thing. He associates it more with female friends who want to show intense gratitude without suggesting any romantic intent, but does that necessarily have to stop him?]
I'm gonna head home now. I'll text you tomorrow.
[And then, moving swiftly enough that Tsukishima won't have time to dodge, Sugawara takes a step closer and stretches up onto his tiptoes to give Tsukishima a light, quick peck on the cheek.]
Thanks again, Tsukishima-kun. [With that, he turns away to start the walk home.]
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Ah - ?!
[Sugawara's down the block before Tsukki comes back online. He touches his cheek.]
Huh.
[With that, he jams on the headphones. Scrolls through a playlist. Not that. Not that. No, no, no.
Finally he hits "Random," and turns away.]