hopefragment | week 05, wednesday, late evening, hinata's closet

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week 05, wednesday, late evening, hinata's closet

[And the door closes behind them. It's pretty dark, since, you know, it's a closet. Not really meant for one person, let alone two people and a whole bunch of baked goods. The good news is that in the semi-darkness, no one can see Hinata's flush.]

So... did you want to play?

[His voice isn't much above a low whisper as he blinks, trying to let his eyes adjust to the low light coming through the door-cracks.]

We could just hang out, but if you... wanted to play, since it's another Earth game... we can.

[maybe he's a little bolder because no one else can see them, maybe it's because he's a little more tipsy than he thought. maybe it's just because after that kiss he got from Roxy, he might have a little bit of a better idea how to go about this.]

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I... [DON'T KNOW. He doesn't know anymore, these dumb Earth kissing games are too much for his poor heart. Seriously, it's actually a small miracle he hasn't at least passed out by now, if not had a full on heart attack thanks to all this.]

[He kind of wants to puke a little and that actually has very little to do with the vodka. His insides have been all messed up since spin the bottle.] I suppose we should...at least try? Maybe not the...whole seven minutes, but...

[Are you sure you want to learn about Earth culture Faize. You're going to go back to the Calnus and have all kinds of stories to tell them, and then they're going to have to tell him that no, these don't have to be done, and what kind of friends did you make anyway Faize.

As for Hinata, though, he just pauses, wavering a little in place. He does want to kiss him, as... strange as that is for him to admit to himself. He wants to kiss Roxy again, but he wants to kiss Faize, too, if only to prove that he's actually capable of doing so. But he'd have to be an idiot to ignore the Eldarian's feelings toward Alisha, too, feelings that he's completely certain the other doesn't harbor toward him.

But maybe it's okay...? To consider this just a part of the game. It's not like he's expecting to get in their way, as much as it kind of hurts to admit that.]

We... can try, yeah. [And he feels a little selfish for wanting to do it, but as long as Faize agrees...] If you want to. I've got to make up for earlier, right?

[Implying that anybody on the Calnus has ever heard of these games. Earth has apparently lost their French maid kink (among other things) by S.D. 10. It's hard to have sexy party games when your planet is so polluted you have to live underground. But either way, they'll...probably be happy for him. Laugh at him, definitely, but be happy that their little space bean managed to make some friends and do things other than work.]

[But wow, what feelings for Alisha? You're kidding right? There's no way he's absolutely head over heels for the girl, he's done such a good job of hiding that fact! There's no way anybody could have picked up on it, let alone Hinata!]

[Faize laughs, and the sound is far less reserved than it usually is. Probably thanks to all the alcohol.]

There's nothing to make up for! Really, Hajime, it could have been much worse. [TRUST HIM. HE WOULD KNOW.] I'm not certain that I would classify it as a kiss but it's nothing to be ashamed of. Especially since...you've never kissed anybody before tonight, have you? Accidentally or otherwise?

[A nice laugh. Please laugh like this more often, friend? Maybe once we finally all escape from murdertown unharmed (ha).

His cheeks flare with a deeper blush at Faize's assessment, and he just shakes his head. Whether or not his elf-eyes can see it in the darkness is questionable, but his hair does kind of swish with the movement. Maybe that's enough for him to know, but even still, Hinata's smiling, laughing quietly along with Faize because really, it is funny. He can laugh at himself when he's in a position to make sure it doesn't happen again.

But then,] So if you wouldn't "classify" it as a kiss... then it didn't count. And I still owe you from that game.

[Or-- something. He's not going to give Faize much of a chance to answer, reaching up with careful fingers to find the side of his face. He has to squint in the near-darkness to avoid poking the elf in the eye, but it's enough to get the general outline of where his face is -- and more importantly, his lips. Before he can give himself time to get nervous again, he's leaning down, shifting his fingers to touch his lips quickly first to make sure he's in the right place, then just as quickly replace his fingers with his lips.

Hinata's... still using way too much force to initiate these kisses, but at least he holds it this time! No losing his nerve now.]

[Ugh. It's hard to laugh when people are dying every week? Okay no, it's not even that, Faize is just very emotionally restrained.]

[Thank you for not poking him in the eye though, he really appreciates that. He kinda needs those to see. And, unfortunately, he does not actually have elf eyes so he's every bit as restricted as Hinata is right now. Is it really necessary for the closet to be dark? Why couldn't they turn on the light, wtf. The face touching is a little awkward, not gonna lie. But he doesn't have a whole lot of time to focus on that before there's a set of lips pressed against his own.]

[It's a bit forceful, it's true. And it's also true that Hinata is not Alisha, which is really the biggest drawback the poor boy has to face here. Sorry, Hinata...you're a good guy and all but he'd rather be kissing the princess right now. But, even with these setbacks...it's kinda nice? Definitely an improvement over the lip bump, and this can actually be classified as a kiss, as far as Faize is concerned.]

[Which might be why, this time, Faize actually kisses back. Though maybe the vodka has something to do with that as well. It's certainly made a LOT of ideas seem infinitely more appealing since about halfway through "Never Have I Ever." He's gentle about it though, pressing a hand firmly against Hinata's chest in a way that sort of says "back off a little bit, please." Hinata, have you maybe considered not coming on so strongly? Faize would certainly appreciate it if you did, because he apparently doesn't like it rough at all.]

[Unrestrain your emotions Faize. It's probably better for everyone in the long run if you do that, lbr. It was 100% necessary for the closet to be dark?? Do you expect this kid to waste time fumbling around for a lightswitch or pullcord when there's kissing to be done.

At being kissed back, his heart thuds hard in his chest, more blood rushing to his face in a heated blush. Shit. He fucked up, he really did fuck up, because even if he knows Faize is head over heels for Alisha, being kissed by him is, well...

Not something I'll look back on with dismay... is it? Maybe that's how he should take it.

The hand on his chest is a little startling, though. Do you want him to stop? Faize could easily pull away if he wanted him to stop, so maybe...

Faize's kiss is gentle, a marked contrast to Roxy's, so Hinata draws back, just long enough to inhale quickly through his nose before kissing him again, more carefully this time, trying to respond to what the other seems to want.]

[He's totally using your for practice, Hinata. Not even gonna lie here. Whenever he finally works up the nerve to actually go through with kissing Alisha, he wants it to be perfect. And how can he expect to do that without any sort of practice beforehand?]

[Perhaps putting his hand on Hinata's chest was not the wisest move, however. Or at least, it's the most unfortunate move he could have made as far as Hinata getting what he wants is concerned. Because that placement means he knows exactly how hard Hinata's heart is beating right now. And that does make him push the other boy back entirely, breaking the kiss in the process.]

H-Hajime, stop! Please calm down, your heart is absolutely racing!

[Please???? Don't??? Have a heart attack??? On him????????]

[There's a quiet noise of startled confusion when he's pushed back, Hinata only taking one step back to avoid stepping into the snack table. Now he's even more concerned and kind of hurt? He thought he'd been doing it right, but--]

S-shut up!

[Only belatedly remembering to lower his voice to a quiet, mortified hiss. GG Faize, that's more likely to kill him than a kiss is.]

I-I can't control something like that!

[You were doing fine, Hinata, really. A vast improvement over that rough start. But Faize cares about your well being, so of course he panicked upon feeling something so abnormal. He whispers in return.]

I know you can't! [TRUST HIM. HE IS WELL AWARE OF HOW HARD IT IS TO STOP THE DOKIS.] But if you do not at least attempt to calm down, you will likely pass out, at the very least.

[If not have a full-on heart attack...]

I'm not gonna pass out!

[He's still doing his best to keep whispering, his voice as heated as his face. Seriously, what do you take him for, Faize?! He's not a total weenie.

How the hell is he supposed to do this for even a minute, let alone seven of them.]

I just-- you know!

[Okay but...you're a total weenie, dude. Just sayin.]

........

[There's a soft sigh.]

My apologies. I should have declined this activity from the start, so as not to give you a...false impression. I care for you deeply, Hajime, but...not in the manner which causes one's heart beat so violently.

N-no, that's not...

[Crap...

All the energy seems to go out of his body at Faize's blunt declaration, and he just rakes a hand through his hair with a frustrated sigh. What's the point of denying it? He'd been trying to wrestle through it himself for the past few weeks, he should have expected someone like Faize to pick up on it.

He'd be lying if he said it didn't hurt, though, to be rejected so obviously. Even if he knew he was trying to compete in a race he hadn't even entered... it still stings.]

I... knew that already. I mean... I already know how much you like Alisha. [All of China knows but Alisha herself.] ...Sorry. I shouldn't've suggested it.

[Faize...looks legitimately surprised. Which Hinata probably can't actually see, but maybe he can sort of tell by the way the alien sort of leans back and stiffens a little in shock. Suddenly, he's pretty okay with the lights being out, because he can feel a faint flush creeping over his cheeks already...]

How...how did you know that? [All of China, Faize. All of China except Alisha herself.] I haven't told anyone that I-- [am absolutely head over heels for the princess.] I don't even know if-- I mean--!!

[Words have never failed him as badly as they are right now. Though the real question is does the fault lie more with the vodka or with the dokis?]

...

[It was pretty obvious, Faize... And for a moment, he almost wants to offer a sharp retort about how anyone with eyes can see, and he'd have to be stupid not to. But Faize is still his friend, and he can't intentionally try to hurt him like that thanks to his own stupid feelings.]

Lucky guess, [he says finally, almost elbowing him by accident as he shoves his hands into his pockets.] I mean... the way you guys both act around each other, I think it's a pretty safe assumption.

[The blush just gets worse. He can feel it. His ears are probably turning pink again too. How could this happen to him, he is a good person--]

I...s-see. [He's embarrassed. You don't even need to see the blush, his tone says it all. "Please stuff me under a rock and leave me for dead. Or throw me out the window, either one will suffice."] I hadn't...realized I was quite so transparent.

[Lord, he thought this was stealthy? What's his idea of obvious then...]

I appreciate the apology, however...I see no reason to bear your actions any ill-will. Though you knowingly put me into an awkward position, in the end, I was the one who said yes. You gave me a choice, and in spite of my...feelings...for Alisha, I still chose to participate in this game in the traditional fashion. [You guys really need to stop calling these games traditional. He apparently believes it.]

My only hope is that this choice has not made things...complicated. As far as our friendship is concerned.

[He still likes you a lot?? Just not in the doki way?]

Um, if it helps... I don't know if she's figured it out, either.

[Both of you are dumbasses, news at eleven. He just sighs again in response to Faize's explanation, still shaking his head. He can't even say he's too drunk for something like this, because really, he's not. He really should have known better.

Also wow this is 100% traditional. Hinata can't help but laugh quietly and a little helplessly.]

N-no. I mean... [Hm. No, bad idea to bring up how much his feelings hurt. Better keep that shit locked up tight.] No. I really want to be your friend, Faize. I'd... be happy if you still wanted to be my friend.

[Hinata you big overdramatic baby. What about Roxy and Clover? This is hardly the end of the world for you. You got options, boy.]

[But ugh, it's true. Faize and Alisha may both be bright, but when it comes to this sort of thing apparently they're both morons.]

Of course I do. And I can assure you, with a fair amount of confidence, that that desire is unlikely to ever change.

[Unless you like. Kill Alisha? Or him?? Then he's, understandably, not going to want to be your friend anymore.]

[LISTEN... listen.

It's honestly kind of bittersweet to know that Faize still wants to be his friend after Hinata fucked up (he feels) this badly. And that's... what's most important.

So he just kind of wavers for a moment before sticking a hand out. He can't go that far since... they're not that far apart, but hopefully Faize can feel the air movement and read it correctly.]

Then... Friends.

[Shake his hand, friendo. Let him get that final hope shard for this scene and also use it to transition to maybe not feeling dokis about you.]

[Hinata, it's like you've completely forgotten the part where you're dealing with an alien here. Did it ever cross your mind that maybe, just maybe they have different non-verbal forms of communication. Weirdly enough, handshakes are not actually a thing on Eldar, though Edge did introduce him to the concept when they first met.]

[However...that was a greeting. Not a promise. So, at first, Faize says nothing, but just squints at Hinata's hand through the darkness. Eventually though, he takes it and gives it a quick, firm shake.]

Yes...indeed we are.

[He sounds a little uncertain but more in the "oh god am I doing this right" sort of way than the "oh god I am questioning my life and choices" sort of way.]

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