ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁

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⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ˋ 𝘐𝘵’𝓈 ⠀⠀⠀ t͟𝘪𝘮𝑒 𓂃 ⠀⠀𝘵𝘰⠀⠀⠀ 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 .ᐟ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

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⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀𝓑𝘭𝘶𝘦 S͟𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘢𝒾 .ᐟ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀

[‍‍ ‍‍ ྀིྀི ‍‍ 𝐶ho ‍‍ َ َ𝒪𝟗 @formerzeronine]

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𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 ⠀ ₊⊹ ⠀⠀just to
clear out my list ﹠ know
who i can actually interact
with ﹠ who i can select for
events, group activities ﹠
banters.

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

There was a hint of playfulness in his voice now, replacing some of the heaviness from earlier.

“ So? ”

He tilted his head ever so slightly.

“ What was this 𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 request? ”

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

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He took a small sip of his drink, the cool sweetness a welcome distraction after everything the day had brought.

When Keito spoke again, he looked over just in time to catch the faint smirk before it disappeared. Ao raised an eyebrow.

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[My mind, is a mountain. ✧ NOT @keito_nakamura. @EclipticRise]

“ couldn’t blame you one bit. “

keito might’ve been just as nervous even if not a little more than ao, they were getting fairly comfortable with one another and he didn’t want it to change or steer away. his gaze remained upon him, one of admiration.

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

“ Now you can’t just leave it at that. ”

A quiet chuckle escaped him as he rested one elbow against the counter, turning slightly toward him.

“ You’ve already made me curious. ”

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

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( A faint chuckle left his mouth. )

No, drinking beer while watching football. Inviting strangers, well that is a new one.
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[‍‍ ‍‍ ྀིྀི ‍‍ 𝐶ho ‍‍ َ َ𝒪𝟗 @formerzeronine]

( a smile graced his lips, the bottle tipped in quiet cheers before its rim
brushed his lips. )

doing what exactly ? inviting strangers into your home ?

[𝓛𝒆𝒐 ꡴ .•☆ 🐐 @GoalsLikePoetry]

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˚₊‧𝓛𝒆𝒐 𝓜𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊 ˚｡⚽︎ ☆
⇢ ˗ˏˋ 𝑻͟𝑯͟𝑬͟ 𝑮͟𝑶͟𝑨͟𝑻͟ .ᐟ ࿐ྂ

ᅠ

⚽︎˚ ༘ ೀ⋆｡˚

♡ ╱ ↻

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

Keito’s whisper pulled him from his thoughts. He let out a quiet laugh, rubbing the back of his neck before meeting Keito’s eyes once more.

“ Maybe a little. I mean, can you blame me? ”

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

He found himself smiling before he even realized it. There was something about Keito that made everything around him feel quieter.

“ Lemonade sounds good. ”

A faint chuckle escaped him as he closed the menu, setting it neatly beside Keito’s.

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[My mind, is a mountain. ✧ NOT @keito_nakamura. @EclipticRise]

the gaze they gave one another was a rare moment between the two, he’s hardly ever felt such a connection to someone like that until now. he wasn’t sure what emotions he was feeling, they were indeed positive though.

that adorable smile expressed once more.

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

“ I’ll have the same. ”

His gaze lingered for a moment longer than he intended. Maybe it was because of the way Keito smiled. Or perhaps because every conversation with him left Ao feeling lighter than before.

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ
Doing good, how about yourself?
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[𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. 🇳🇴🎂 @thevikingstrike]

Daily check in. how’s everyone?

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

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He snapped back into reality once the bartender came over to get their order.

“ Oh right, so what do you want? ”

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

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Before he could respond, he felt the gentle weight of Keito’s temple resting against his shoulder. It caught him by surprise, his body stiffening for only a heartbeat before he allowed himself to relax again.

“ You’re making it hard not to rely on you. ”

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[My mind, is a mountain. ✧ NOT @keito_nakamura. @EclipticRise]

he wouldn’t have had it any other way, the little moments they’ve had together have made him forget they had even played a game. keito’s mind just couldn’t help but race with ao within his thoughts, he was sure why either.

there was just something about him.

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

He reached for the menu resting on the counter, though his attention remained more on the man beside him than what was written on the page.

“ I’m really glad you’re here. ”

His gaze lingered for a moment longer, as if they were the only people in this world.

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

BTS .ᐟ

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

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Who are we rooting for today?
Spain or Argentina?

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

( He smiled softly before sitting down. )

It’s not really the first time I’m doing this. Cheers !

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[‍‍ ‍‍ ྀིྀི ‍‍ 𝐶ho ‍‍ َ َ𝒪𝟗 @formerzeronine]

( the cold beer was taken from his hand with gratitude, digits curling around the cool bottle. )

thanks, bro. good thing it’s cold. you really thought of everything.

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

Before Keito could protest, Ao continued, his voice gentle but firm.

“ It’s the least I can do for staying with me. You didn’t have to … but, I’m glad you did. ”

His gaze lingered for a brief moment before drifting toward the bartender.

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[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

He followed Keito along the wooden boardwalk, the rhythmic sound of the waves filling the spaces between their conversation.

By the time they reached the bar, the sun had almost disappeared beneath the horizon.

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[My mind, is a mountain. ✧ NOT @keito_nakamura. @EclipticRise]

keito remained in the hallway, arms crossed as he patiently waited for the taller man to come through again. hues fixating on the view the glass had expressed to him. once he heard ao’s door open, his attention immediately refixated over to him. another brief smile given over.

[ᵀᴴᴱ P͟𝙻𝙰𝚈𝙴𝚁 @aoxsamurai]

ᅠᅠ

They settled onto two stools beside one another, close enough that their elbows nearly brushed. At Keito’s offer, Ao let out a quiet chuckle, shaking his head.

“ No. ”

A small smile tugged at his lips as he turned to look at him.

“ I’m paying. ”

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