[ optimism was a tricky thing that keigo tended to struggle with. he wasn't exactly a pessimist, but more that he was experienced in his own luck, a master of it, really. there were times to get excited and times to expect the worst. in this instance, however, keigo felt as though no matter the outcome, no matter what nikkari told him, he wouldn't feel regret. truly, it was the first time he felt that much at ease with the unknown in a long while.
but then nikkari stopped walking, and keigo nearly stumbled, as though he couldn't stop himself fast enough to match. he blinked as he recovered his stance, mapping out the way nikkari looked at him carefully. he looked so shocked... was it really that strange to ask? well, to be fair, keigo really hadn't asked a guy out like that... ever. though, the response that followed was wholly endearing. keigo felt his heart flutter.
shit, he's cute...
but there was no time to be staring stupidly. not when he realized that nikkari had actually agreed to going out with him! ]
Why wouldn't I be serious?
[ keigo laughed as he turned a bit, closing the distance between them in a few easy strides. he stood in front of nikkari, smiling down at him. beaming. ]
I wasn't lying. I think you're great. So gettin' to take you out would be pretty great, too.
[he laughs a little, looking up at Keigo, and the smile that's on his face is a bit brighter than his normal expression. his words doing their part - anyone likes to be complimented, after all. it's official, they're doing this, and of the decisions to be made this early in the morning, it's definitely one he likes a lot.]
Then you gotta let me know when. Because I'm already looking forward to it.
[which is true. he wants to have it happen, make it good enough for Keigo to not regret.]
No pressure to decide soon, or anything. I'll just want to make sure I can shove off anything so that you can get all of my time.
[ this was probably a bit more exciting for keigo than it really warranted being. people asked others out on dates all the time, this wasn't anything special, right?
when keigo looked upon that smile nikkari flashed at him, when he felt that little jump in his chest, he concluded that no, this was definitely special. even if it was just a little harmless date, nikkari was someone he wanted to get to know better, in any context.
but the obvious excitement he was expressing for the whole thing... well, it did fluster keigo quite a bit. his confident mask cracked a little, revealing a hesitance and nervousness that flooded his face, coloring it red. ]
A-aah, w-well... When you say it like that...
[ keigo looked to one side, trying to deflect from the redness he sported. ]
What about this weekend? In the afternoon? Maybe 2 o'clock?
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but then nikkari stopped walking, and keigo nearly stumbled, as though he couldn't stop himself fast enough to match. he blinked as he recovered his stance, mapping out the way nikkari looked at him carefully. he looked so shocked... was it really that strange to ask? well, to be fair, keigo really hadn't asked a guy out like that... ever. though, the response that followed was wholly endearing. keigo felt his heart flutter.
shit, he's cute...
but there was no time to be staring stupidly. not when he realized that nikkari had actually agreed to going out with him! ]
Why wouldn't I be serious?
[ keigo laughed as he turned a bit, closing the distance between them in a few easy strides. he stood in front of nikkari, smiling down at him. beaming. ]
I wasn't lying. I think you're great. So gettin' to take you out would be pretty great, too.
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Then you gotta let me know when. Because I'm already looking forward to it.
[which is true. he wants to have it happen, make it good enough for Keigo to not regret.]
No pressure to decide soon, or anything. I'll just want to make sure I can shove off anything so that you can get all of my time.
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when keigo looked upon that smile nikkari flashed at him, when he felt that little jump in his chest, he concluded that no, this was definitely special. even if it was just a little harmless date, nikkari was someone he wanted to get to know better, in any context.
but the obvious excitement he was expressing for the whole thing... well, it did fluster keigo quite a bit. his confident mask cracked a little, revealing a hesitance and nervousness that flooded his face, coloring it red. ]
A-aah, w-well... When you say it like that...
[ keigo looked to one side, trying to deflect from the redness he sported. ]
What about this weekend? In the afternoon? Maybe 2 o'clock?