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[ That reassuring smile doesn't help with Hibiki's blush, but in fact it only makes it spread further onto his neck. There's only one appropriate answer to Akira's comment, and it dawns on Hibiki right away.

If he won't fluster him...maybe at least he'll make him laugh. ]

Meow.

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[ .......

his boyfriend is actually a huge nerd. it's fantastic. a peel of laughter breaks free from akira and he lazily curls an arm over Hibiki's waist. ]

You're a much better bed partner.

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We haven't even slept yet, how would you know...

[ Hibiki looks slightly up, showing Akira his flushed cheeks. Being complimented like that in such circumstances is definitely something he can't simply brush off. ]

What if I snore? Or sleep talk?

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[ he's tempted to make the flushing worse but it's really endearing and all he can do is smile and keep his arm where it is. ]

It'll be cute. ... Or I'll just cover your mouth. Either way.

[ cover it with what. cover it with what akira?! ]

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I'm pretty sure you're the first person to think that snoring can be cute.

[ Sorry, this question needs to be asked. ]

Cover it with what?

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My ... hand?

[ he doesn't sound convinced of himself. ]

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You didn't think it through, did you?

[ Before Akira can answer, Hibiki swiftly pulls his hand up and covers his mouth. ]

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[ ... no, he didn't think this through. he's akira.

he'll just blink at him. okay, cool. have an endearing forehead bump. ]

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[ Hibiki's about to take the hand away but then here comes the bump. With their faces this close to each other, he presses the hand even harder against the other youth's mouth. ]

A-Akira... [ He should follow it with something, but how is he supposed to focus in this situation? ] Meow.

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[ is this flirting? he isn't sure. he really isn't sure.

all he's sure about is laughing behind that hand and kissing hibiki's palm. that'll do the trick, right? ]

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Akira...! [ His intention was to scold him but does it even sound like it when he's voice so squeaky? He draws his hand back almost immediately, shifting his gaze to the side. ]

I can't believe you sometimes.

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[ there's another peel of laughter and akira is smiling ear to ear. ]

It was funny. [ that's his only defense. ]

Besides, you were meowing at me.

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[ It's the best defense, clearly. Hibiki, flustered and seemingly irritated just a while ago, is now laughing together with him. ]

You compared me to your cat, I just couldn't resist. [ Without any warning, Hibiki pulls himself up a little and lets out a familiar soft sound: ] Meow.

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Hibiki.

[ akira is laughing again and in response curls his arm tighter around him. ]

As much as I love Morgana, I don't like him like that.

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[ Why does Akira saying his name makes his skin crawl? He lies down comfortably on his previous spot, letting the silence linger. ]

He must be missing you.

[ Hibiki gazes up at him, a hint of sadness creeping into his voice. ]

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My da-- ... My guardian's probably looking out for him. He says it doesn't like pets, but I think he has a soft spot for Morgana.

[ he thinks morgana can handle himself. futaba and the others, though? he's worried about them, too. ]

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[ DAD...Akira that's so cute... ]

That's good to hear, but...your da—guardian is probably worried sick as well.

[ The change in mood is quite drastic, so Hibiki tries to make it a little less worse. ]

It's a shame that you don't have a photo of Morgana-san.

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[ sojiro is probably getting even more grey hairs. the poor guy... ]

Ah. I can show you, though.

[ he's going to take hibiki's hand without warning and close his eyes, focusing on the mental connection as well as the signet with his other. just picture it. picture it and focus. he can do this. he can --

it's a cat in a bag. ]

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[ At first, Hibiki's surprised to hear that just because he forgot about sending images. When it becomes clear, his eyes start glimmering. ]

He's very handsome. [ Smiling to himself, Hibiki feels the signet under his fingertips. ] Could you show me something else? Something you like, for example.

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[ he's fighting the urge to just think of hibiki and send him a picture of himself. instead, he remembers the trip to hawaii. so he thinks of the selfie they all took, because of course they did, they're millennials. ]

Those are my friends from back home. Some of them, anyway. Ann's here.

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[ Something you like from your world, duh!! Hibiki focuses on the image as hard as he only can, trying to commit each tiny detail to memory just in case. Their expressions, appearance...everything about this image makes Hibiki smile. ]

You seem to be having fun...I'm envious.

[ He's just teasing at this point. ]

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We were on a school trip. It was definitely a much-needed break for all of us.

[ from being thieves and hooligans. he interlaces their fingers out of habit. ]

Have you ever been to the beach? Before the island, I mean.

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[ Hibiki shakes his head lightly, trying to hold back his laugh. Maybe he shouldn't say anything about him and not taking a day off in years. ]

I haven't. Besides, it seems pointless to go alone. [ Before Akira even has the chance to ask, he squeezes his hand. ] Would you go with me someday?

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Yeah. When we get back to the island, let's go.

[ it's soft, a sort of fondness that replaces any subconscious thoughts of what would happen once the coven disbanded and sent them all home. no, the king of yolo is just focusing on the immediate future. ]

... Just so long as the crabs are gone.

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All right.

[ Hibiki makes a mental note that before their outing, he should obtain a camera and take a picture together. Akira could show it to his friends in the future, too.

This bittersweet thought makes him press into Akira. They'll have to part ways one day, that much is clear. But it doesn't have to mean that they can't try being happy together, even if just for a while. ]

I'll be looking forward to it.