while tobari's intention isn't seduction, it's still pretty effective considering rafayel can't help but stop a stare for a second. he may see tobari like this frequently enough, but it still doesn't stop him from admiring him.
it's not so much that he cares about appearances, as much as... who doesn't find the person they love attractive? it really is just a second, though, as he swiftly moves to dutifully begin drying his hair off. his hands are gentle as they also work to massage his scalp a little. he deserves it for all the stress he goes through. ]
Swapping roles? Then are you going to sing for me?
EVEN IF TOBARI CLOCKED THIS, HE WOULDN'T CARE OR THINK IT MEANS ANYTHING! HE ALREADY KNOWS HE'S SEXY! SO WHAT
tsuyukusa is right guys like this are the worst
instead he's just going to be someone utterly unconcerned that his best friend might've gotten distracted by how hot he was for a second, closing his eyes as he enjoys the little scalp massage... wow. he could get used to this ]
Hmm... no, I was thinking more along the lines that I get to be the pain in the ass and act out for no reason.
he can visibly see the way that the tension appears to be leaving tobari's body, and it's kind of nice to know that he's someone he can relax around. but, the feeling is short-lived when tobari says his next words? why is he being attacked?
[ said with FULL CONFIDENCE before he decides that being a menace to lash out sounds good actually
so he'll pull his head away lightly from rafayel first, because for the full effect he's going to turn around entirely where he's sitting. 180! and then he's going to let his arm loop around rafayel's calf, CLINGY!!! before he fully rests his head against rafayel's knee on the same leg, frowning up at him as if to claim his COMPLETE ATTENTION ]
I think you worked too hard today at the job you need to pay your bills. You didn't pay attention to me nearly enough even though we spent twenty hours together. That's it. You're stuck with me until morning. No. The next week. Month! Better yet? Forever. Whine whine whine.
[ it's so funny because tobari can't larp a spoiled rich bocchama at all but tell him he has to pretend to be rafayel and he does it so easily ]
[ rafayel perks up, watching him carefully as he gradually clings up against his leg, and—
excuse him??? he hates how this is kind of accurate? except it's definitely a bold interpretation of his words? he's thinking like? is there something wrong with spending all his time with his boyfriend? especially when all he seems to think about is work, and...
he can't help but find clingybari (not real)... kind of cute. even if the more punitive, judgmental side of him says: ] I think you included one too many whines. It lacked my usual composure and it was unconvincing. 6/10. [ he leans down to rest his hand on tobari's head, and stroke his fingers through his hair. even if it's an act, he can't help but to want to soothe him. THAT SAID, he is impressed tobari could aegyo this hard...
okay... this may be being EXTREMELY positive, but does that mean... tobari thinks he's cute? π³
he really is like those delulu reels where it's like "get lost" o-oh you want me to get lost in YOUR EYES!!!! you love me!! ]
[ he really doesn't need soothing!! he's just pretending to be rafayel who always needs soothing!!! even with that said, he leans briefly into the touch of his hair because he liked the scalp massage from earlier...
and then he pulls back and turns his face just so he can nip at rafayel's hand. he'll sit up properly after that, patting rafayel's knee consolingly as he untangles himself... ]
I'm pretty sure I got the spirit.
[ the funny thing is that tobari does think rafayel is cute... extremely cute... while also being a nuisance ]
Hey. [ he has composure!! even if it's mostly when tobari isn't looking, and in the specific scope of his job. but, surely that counts for something!!! that said, when he feels the nip, he draws his hand back instinctively. sheesh. ]
Nah, that spirit was broken. I mean, you could have made me seem cooler. Sexier? [ he reaches to grab tobari's arm to steady him, but also to pull him up on the couch beside him so they can finally get to eating. ]
[ not the cooler or sexier... tobari huffs out an amused breath as he gets pulled back up to the couch. now it's his turn to muss and fuss with rafayel's hair, ruffling it annoyingly because they're in his apartment for the evening and tobari doesn't have to care about his perfectly immaculate appearance! if anything, he thinks rafayel is cuter when he's all soft and undone like this... ]
Let's not get ahead of ourselves. You have your own charm and I think I know it best.
[ AFTER SPENDING SO MANY DAMN HOURS WITH HIM!!
but he'll go to get the food now. sushi!! with their orders and bring it to the coffee table with napkins and utensils ]
[ he puts his hands up weakly trying to grab tobari's wrist to stop him from fluffing his hair. ]
This is bullying, you know... [ but, it's a complaint that probably isn't that convincing since he's already dropping his hands back to his side. easy. when tobari goes to grab the napkins, he's already grabbing another cushion so he can also eat closer to the coffee table.
although, he also makes it a point to put a pufferfish plushie close to tobari's side. his way of showing him he's mildly annoyed with him. ]
even though he's also confused at the pufferfish plushie.... why is he in trouble again...
well, he at least tries to be mindful of rafayel's moods so he'll pick it up and put it into his lap for safekeeping? and then reach over to pick up one of rafayel's rolls, guiding it up to his mouth to feed him ]
that said, he can already feel the tips of his ears grow hot at the sudden statement. even if he knows it's not, it feels like a private confession that's just reserved just for him; a secret that they can divulge only within this space. in turn, it makes rafayel feel like he can also be just as expressive about his feelings and all the desires he keeps on lock.
and so, even as he leans in to take a bite, he can't help but maintain... intense eye contact like the sushi roll might not be the only thing he wants to take a bite of. though, he does back off easily enough, just enough so he can grab some of the sweet shrimp and hold it out to tobari. ]
Trade? [ a tilt of his head as he chews and swallows down his piece. ] I'll work even harder so I can take care of you.
[ . . . ? that's a lot over a sushi roll. tobari is halfway to asking what rafayel wants from him before he's being offered some sweet shrimp... he'll take that bite then anyway. ]
... I don't remember asking for that. There's nothing extra you need to do. You already work plenty.
I know, but I want to. I have to think about our future...
[ he knows that might be a heavy topic to drop on tobari when they haven't even kissed yet, but he says it anyway. only because he wanted to show his own conviction about their relationship. he didn't see it as temporary or fleeting. he wanted it to be forever.
which means, he'd also have to make sure he created an environment in which tobari would be comfortable quitting his job. ... if just because he's also selfish and can't envision a life where tobari would be anyone else's manager.
he looks back up at him and he reaches over just to hold his curl his pinky around tobari's. ]
Anyway, starting tomorrow we'll be busy again, right? Try not to stress out too much. If you need a break, or a place to relax, you know you always have it with me. [ ... even if he may also contribute to his stress, but they don't need to acknowledge that. ]
tobari tilts his head, a little confused already. it's true that he didn't think that their friendship would end just because tobari's appointment at rafayel's manager might, but it's strange to think that word might be applied...? it's not like they're dating or engaged....?
even if tobari does think that, whenever rafayel does retire, it's not impossible. sometimes it felt like they were already close enough—but he's never bothered to openly show interest or anything since they have to be so careful about rafayel's image. tobari would sooner shoot himself, as both fan and manager, than let rafayel ever suffer from his own carelessness.
meanwhile raf is starting dating rumors about them for the love of the game ]
... I should be saying that to you. [ tobari just sighs, even as he lets his pinky curl back around rafayel's. and then he can answer honestly: ] As long as you're alright, so am I. So tell me if you ever start to get too tired or if you need more time. I'll figure it out.
I won't have any problems as long as you don't either.
[ it's so funny how tobari is like but i've shown no interest
when rafayel can only misinterpret his drive and his proximity as just that. just seconds ago, he was claiming he was the only one capable of bullying and spoiling him, so he'd say he was pretty justified in thinking he was special. ... and he liked that. for all their relationship lacked physically (help), he was more than satisfied with how much attention tobari poured into him.
... and of course, he was the same.
regardless, it still feels nice to get that touch of reassurance as tobari's pinky links around his for a moment. ]
Soooo that's permission for me to whine and complain as much as I want, yeah? [ he's kidding. for all he does complain, it's true that he had no issues with the schedule tobari sets. he knows he only does as much as he should feasibly be able to handle.
though, he is not looking forward to keeping up with dance lessons and the gym. yuck.
though, that does remind him... ] After we eat and watch an episode, you're still going to help me with posing, right?
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while tobari's intention isn't seduction, it's still pretty effective considering rafayel can't help but stop a stare for a second. he may see tobari like this frequently enough, but it still doesn't stop him from admiring him.
it's not so much that he cares about appearances, as much as... who doesn't find the person they love attractive? it really is just a second, though, as he swiftly moves to dutifully begin drying his hair off. his hands are gentle as they also work to massage his scalp a little. he deserves it for all the stress he goes through. ]
Swapping roles? Then are you going to sing for me?
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EVEN IF TOBARI CLOCKED THIS, HE WOULDN'T CARE OR THINK IT MEANS ANYTHING! HE ALREADY KNOWS HE'S SEXY! SO WHAT
tsuyukusa is right guys like this are the worst
instead he's just going to be someone utterly unconcerned that his best friend might've gotten distracted by how hot he was for a second, closing his eyes as he enjoys the little scalp massage... wow. he could get used to this ]
Hmm... no, I was thinking more along the lines that I get to be the pain in the ass and act out for no reason.
[ ok damn bitch ]
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he can visibly see the way that the tension appears to be leaving tobari's body, and it's kind of nice to know that he's someone he can relax around. but, the feeling is short-lived when tobari says his next words? why is he being attacked?
his hands don't pause, even as he continues. ]
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[ where's tobari acting spoiled... now that he says that, he kind of wants to see it.
you dug your own grave... ]
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[ said with FULL CONFIDENCE before he decides that being a menace to lash out sounds good actually
so he'll pull his head away lightly from rafayel first, because for the full effect he's going to turn around entirely where he's sitting. 180! and then he's going to let his arm loop around rafayel's calf, CLINGY!!! before he fully rests his head against rafayel's knee on the same leg, frowning up at him as if to claim his COMPLETE ATTENTION ]
I think you worked too hard today at the job you need to pay your bills. You didn't pay attention to me nearly enough even though we spent twenty hours together. That's it. You're stuck with me until morning. No. The next week. Month! Better yet? Forever. Whine whine whine.
[ it's so funny because tobari can't larp a spoiled rich bocchama at all but tell him he has to pretend to be rafayel and he does it so easily ]
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excuse him??? he hates how this is kind of accurate? except it's definitely a bold interpretation of his words? he's thinking like? is there something wrong with spending all his time with his boyfriend? especially when all he seems to think about is work, and...
he can't help but find clingybari (not real)... kind of cute. even if the more punitive, judgmental side of him says: ] I think you included one too many whines. It lacked my usual composure and it was unconvincing. 6/10. [ he leans down to rest his hand on tobari's head, and stroke his fingers through his hair. even if it's an act, he can't help but to want to soothe him. THAT SAID, he is impressed tobari could aegyo this hard...
okay... this may be being EXTREMELY positive, but does that mean... tobari thinks he's cute? π³
he really is like those delulu reels where it's like "get lost" o-oh you want me to get lost in YOUR EYES!!!! you love me!! ]
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[ he really doesn't need soothing!! he's just pretending to be rafayel who always needs soothing!!! even with that said, he leans briefly into the touch of his hair because he liked the scalp massage from earlier...
and then he pulls back and turns his face just so he can nip at rafayel's hand. he'll sit up properly after that, patting rafayel's knee consolingly as he untangles himself... ]
I'm pretty sure I got the spirit.
[ the funny thing is that tobari does think rafayel is cute... extremely cute... while also being a nuisance ]
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Hey. [ he has composure!! even if it's mostly when tobari isn't looking, and in the specific scope of his job. but, surely that counts for something!!! that said, when he feels the nip, he draws his hand back instinctively. sheesh. ]
Nah, that spirit was broken. I mean, you could have made me seem cooler. Sexier? [ he reaches to grab tobari's arm to steady him, but also to pull him up on the couch beside him so they can finally get to eating. ]
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Let's not get ahead of ourselves. You have your own charm and I think I know it best.
[ AFTER SPENDING SO MANY DAMN HOURS WITH HIM!!
but he'll go to get the food now. sushi!! with their orders and bring it to the coffee table with napkins and utensils ]
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This is bullying, you know... [ but, it's a complaint that probably isn't that convincing since he's already dropping his hands back to his side. easy. when tobari goes to grab the napkins, he's already grabbing another cushion so he can also eat closer to the coffee table.
although, he also makes it a point to put a pufferfish plushie close to tobari's side. his way of showing him he's mildly annoyed with him. ]
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[ bold statement
even though he's also confused at the pufferfish plushie.... why is he in trouble again...
well, he at least tries to be mindful of rafayel's moods so he'll pick it up and put it into his lap for safekeeping? and then reach over to pick up one of rafayel's rolls, guiding it up to his mouth to feed him ]
And only I'm allowed to spoil you.
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that said, he can already feel the tips of his ears grow hot at the sudden statement. even if he knows it's not, it feels like a private confession that's just reserved just for him; a secret that they can divulge only within this space. in turn, it makes rafayel feel like he can also be just as expressive about his feelings and all the desires he keeps on lock.
and so, even as he leans in to take a bite, he can't help but maintain... intense eye contact like the sushi roll might not be the only thing he wants to take a bite of. though, he does back off easily enough, just enough so he can grab some of the sweet shrimp and hold it out to tobari. ]
Trade? [ a tilt of his head as he chews and swallows down his piece. ] I'll work even harder so I can take care of you.
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... I don't remember asking for that. There's nothing extra you need to do. You already work plenty.
[ no need for burnout!! ]
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[ he knows that might be a heavy topic to drop on tobari when they haven't even kissed yet, but he says it anyway. only because he wanted to show his own conviction about their relationship. he didn't see it as temporary or fleeting. he wanted it to be forever.
which means, he'd also have to make sure he created an environment in which tobari would be comfortable quitting his job. ... if just because he's also selfish and can't envision a life where tobari would be anyone else's manager.
he looks back up at him and he reaches over just to hold his curl his pinky around tobari's. ]
Anyway, starting tomorrow we'll be busy again, right? Try not to stress out too much. If you need a break, or a place to relax, you know you always have it with me. [ ... even if he may also contribute to his stress, but they don't need to acknowledge that. ]
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tobari tilts his head, a little confused already. it's true that he didn't think that their friendship would end just because tobari's appointment at rafayel's manager might, but it's strange to think that word might be applied...? it's not like they're dating or engaged....?
even if tobari does think that, whenever rafayel does retire, it's not impossible. sometimes it felt like they were already close enough—but he's never bothered to openly show interest or anything since they have to be so careful about rafayel's image. tobari would sooner shoot himself, as both fan and manager, than let rafayel ever suffer from his own carelessness.
meanwhile raf is starting dating rumors about them for the love of the game ]
... I should be saying that to you. [ tobari just sighs, even as he lets his pinky curl back around rafayel's. and then he can answer honestly: ] As long as you're alright, so am I. So tell me if you ever start to get too tired or if you need more time. I'll figure it out.
I won't have any problems as long as you don't either.
[ rafayel really is his focus in all things ]
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when rafayel can only misinterpret his drive and his proximity as just that. just seconds ago, he was claiming he was the only one capable of bullying and spoiling him, so he'd say he was pretty justified in thinking he was special. ... and he liked that. for all their relationship lacked physically (help), he was more than satisfied with how much attention tobari poured into him.
... and of course, he was the same.
regardless, it still feels nice to get that touch of reassurance as tobari's pinky links around his for a moment. ]
Soooo that's permission for me to whine and complain as much as I want, yeah? [ he's kidding. for all he does complain, it's true that he had no issues with the schedule tobari sets. he knows he only does as much as he should feasibly be able to handle.
though, he is not looking forward to keeping up with dance lessons and the gym. yuck.
though, that does remind him... ] After we eat and watch an episode, you're still going to help me with posing, right?