Liar Game: Nao/Akiyama
Fandom: Liar Game
Pairing: Nao Kanzaki/Shinichi Akiyama
Theme set: Beta
Rating: PG-13
Warning[s]: A few hints of sex, but nothing explicit. More worryingly, the punctuation abuse will make you cry.
01 - Walking
Akiyama walks at a brisk pace, but not too fast that Nao can't keep up.
02 - Waltz
"One...two...three..." Nao's voice murmurs low into his ear as she grins; it's odd to be the one teaching for a change.
03 - Wishes
Nao wishes for two things now: For her father to live his remaining days in serenity and for Akiyama to finally find peace.
04 - Wonder
Akiyama wipes the sweat from his brow and catches himself idly wondering what she's doing right now.
05 - Worry
Without the other, who would ever consider their own individual fates?
06 - Whimsy
"Don't laugh," Akiyama flourishes his cape and pulls the top hat down over his shaggy hair much to the amusement of a snickering Nao, "I'd make a great magician!"
07 - Waste/Wasteland
That gentle look in her eyes, that small smile of hers, they remind Akiyama of an oasis in his desert.
08 - Whiskey and rum
The one time Akiyama had gone out drinking with the guys from work...well, he'll spend the rest of his days making sure that Nao never hears of what he'd said about her.
09 - War
That's the difference between them: Akiyama believes that all's fair in war; Nao believes the same for love.
10 - Weddings
It's an unspoken agreement between them that the ceremony be kept simple, but Nao still wonders how she'd look in a fancy gown.
11 - Birthday
When they show up on his doorstep, Nao holds a sloppy, homemade cake, and Fukunaga carries a bottle of cheap sake and a "blame her" look; it's the best birthday Akiyama's had in a long time.
12 - Blessing
It's odd: The worst thing Nao's ever received (a glossy, black invitation) brought her to the best person she's ever met (a certain ex-swindler).
13 - Bias
A rational mind always remains open to all possibilities, but Akiyama definitely exhibits an irrational preference for the naive type.
14 - Burning
Nao hopes he'll never remember what happened during his fever; Akiyama knows he'll never want to forget.
15 - Breathing
It's only when he exhales that Akiyama realizes that he's been holding his breath waiting for her to pull this off.
16 - Breaking
Of all the betrayals she's faced so far, Akiyama's is the one that makes her fall apart, even as he does it for her own sake.
17 - Belief
"Just believe in-- why am I telling the always-trusting-Nao to believe me?"
18 - Balloon
"I did this when I was a child," Akiyama says (the first bit of his childhood, he's revealed to her), as Nao ties the letter to the balloon and lets the string slip through her hand and go towards the sky.
19 - Balcony
Akiyama never said why, but when he and Nao searched for an apartment, he suggested something on ground level and definitely nothing with a balcony.
20 - Bane
To Fukunaga's "How can you tolerate that idiot's presence?!" -- Akiyama can only smirk in response.
21 - Quiet
They're dead silent on the way home, but still, neither refuses to let go of the other's hand.
22 - Quirks
She's got plenty of quirks (Akiyama can attest to that), but even he can't catch her rare lies with any consistency.
23 - Question
"What--" Akiyama has to choke out the question (even though he already knows the answer), " what exactly do you know about my past?"
24 - Quarrel
"Stop lying!" The words are out of Nao's mouth before she can stop Akiyama from hearing them.
25 - Quitting
When a whole day passes without her calling him, Akiyama knows better than to think she's given up--she's just waiting for him to give in.
26 - Jump
Akiyama would do anything for her: how high he jumps is not a question of would but a question of can.
27 - Jester
"I don't get it," Nao says, deliberately playing the fool just so she can keep hearing his voice.
28 - Jousting
This time had to come eventually--when they'd have to fight the other--and they sit across from each other now, full of regret.
29 - Jewel
If, in her darkest day, someone had asked her what kept her on the right side of the edge, Nao'd have mentioned a single precious feeling.
30 - Just
In a fair world, they'd have gone their separate ways after the Liar Game; luckily, Akiyama has no qualms about cheating.
31 - Smirk
Nao ends her heartfelt confession to check his reaction--a mere smirk--which is why he can surprise her with his embrace.
32 - Sorrow
For once he doesn't tell her to stop crying; how can he-- he knows exactly how she feels.
33 - Stupidity
She sighs--no matter how clever she tries to become, to him, she'll always be Nao, the foolishly honest girl.
34 - Serenade
After two hours of Karaoke, he can safely say that Nao's natural talent does not lie in singing--no matter how cute she looks with a microphone.
35 - Sarcasm
"You know..." Akiyama drolls, "when I said you should doubt people, I thought you'd be kind enough to make an exception for me."
36 - Sordid
The one thing Nao will never admit; she enjoys watching Akiyama openly show his anguish--the proof that he trusts her, if only for a little bit.
37 - Soliloquy
When he's not explaining, Akiyama speaks very little to others, except when it's her, and then the words just seem to pour out on their own.
38 - Sojourn
"Let's go somewhere together, where the corporation can't possibly find us; think Antarctica would be far enough?"
39 - Share
Nao's never been the greedy type, but even she'll admit there's someone she really doesn't care to share.
40 - Solitary
He intended to lock himself in another kind of cell after he left prison, but even the best laid plans inadvertently go awry...
41 - Nowhere
Just as always, she has nowhere else to turn; the shame fills her as she pulls out her phone and enters his number.
42 - Neutral
"This is war; there's no such thing as neutrality, so I ask: Are you my ally?" Akiyama clenches her hand, already knowing the answer.
43 - Nuance
"Don't mix it up," Akiyama warns her, "the difference between loyalty and love," but she already knows the distinction.
44 - Near
It must be a kind of sickness--the way her heart threatens to leap through her throat, the way her blood rushes to her cheeks--so why does it only happen when he's right next to her?
45 - Natural
Their first kiss is awkward--so awkward in fact that Akiyama anticipates they'll need extensive practice to make it natural; Nao agrees with him.
46 - Horizon
When he's with her, Akiyama can see the vaguest hint of a future spreading out before them.
47 - Valiant
No one would call Akiyama the knight Nao wishes for, but he'll be her hero for as long as she needs one.
48 - Virtuous
When he watches her sleep, Akiyama imagines that he hasn't stolen away her innocence--and that she'll forgive everything.
.
49 - Victory
Nao smiles sweetly as she spreads her ace-high flush on the table and claims her prize with a face as red as the hearts she used to win--"I'm allowed to request what you take off, right?"
50 - Defeat
Akiyama's last thought before he gives in to Nao's hands on him: In some games, defeat is the desired outcome.
x-posted to icy_day_fics and theliargame
Pairing: Nao Kanzaki/Shinichi Akiyama
Theme set: Beta
Rating: PG-13
Warning[s]: A few hints of sex, but nothing explicit. More worryingly, the punctuation abuse will make you cry.
01 - Walking
Akiyama walks at a brisk pace, but not too fast that Nao can't keep up.
02 - Waltz
"One...two...three..." Nao's voice murmurs low into his ear as she grins; it's odd to be the one teaching for a change.
03 - Wishes
Nao wishes for two things now: For her father to live his remaining days in serenity and for Akiyama to finally find peace.
04 - Wonder
Akiyama wipes the sweat from his brow and catches himself idly wondering what she's doing right now.
05 - Worry
Without the other, who would ever consider their own individual fates?
06 - Whimsy
"Don't laugh," Akiyama flourishes his cape and pulls the top hat down over his shaggy hair much to the amusement of a snickering Nao, "I'd make a great magician!"
07 - Waste/Wasteland
That gentle look in her eyes, that small smile of hers, they remind Akiyama of an oasis in his desert.
08 - Whiskey and rum
The one time Akiyama had gone out drinking with the guys from work...well, he'll spend the rest of his days making sure that Nao never hears of what he'd said about her.
09 - War
That's the difference between them: Akiyama believes that all's fair in war; Nao believes the same for love.
10 - Weddings
It's an unspoken agreement between them that the ceremony be kept simple, but Nao still wonders how she'd look in a fancy gown.
11 - Birthday
When they show up on his doorstep, Nao holds a sloppy, homemade cake, and Fukunaga carries a bottle of cheap sake and a "blame her" look; it's the best birthday Akiyama's had in a long time.
12 - Blessing
It's odd: The worst thing Nao's ever received (a glossy, black invitation) brought her to the best person she's ever met (a certain ex-swindler).
13 - Bias
A rational mind always remains open to all possibilities, but Akiyama definitely exhibits an irrational preference for the naive type.
14 - Burning
Nao hopes he'll never remember what happened during his fever; Akiyama knows he'll never want to forget.
15 - Breathing
It's only when he exhales that Akiyama realizes that he's been holding his breath waiting for her to pull this off.
16 - Breaking
Of all the betrayals she's faced so far, Akiyama's is the one that makes her fall apart, even as he does it for her own sake.
17 - Belief
"Just believe in-- why am I telling the always-trusting-Nao to believe me?"
18 - Balloon
"I did this when I was a child," Akiyama says (the first bit of his childhood, he's revealed to her), as Nao ties the letter to the balloon and lets the string slip through her hand and go towards the sky.
19 - Balcony
Akiyama never said why, but when he and Nao searched for an apartment, he suggested something on ground level and definitely nothing with a balcony.
20 - Bane
To Fukunaga's "How can you tolerate that idiot's presence?!" -- Akiyama can only smirk in response.
21 - Quiet
They're dead silent on the way home, but still, neither refuses to let go of the other's hand.
22 - Quirks
She's got plenty of quirks (Akiyama can attest to that), but even he can't catch her rare lies with any consistency.
23 - Question
"What--" Akiyama has to choke out the question (even though he already knows the answer), " what exactly do you know about my past?"
24 - Quarrel
"Stop lying!" The words are out of Nao's mouth before she can stop Akiyama from hearing them.
25 - Quitting
When a whole day passes without her calling him, Akiyama knows better than to think she's given up--she's just waiting for him to give in.
26 - Jump
Akiyama would do anything for her: how high he jumps is not a question of would but a question of can.
27 - Jester
"I don't get it," Nao says, deliberately playing the fool just so she can keep hearing his voice.
28 - Jousting
This time had to come eventually--when they'd have to fight the other--and they sit across from each other now, full of regret.
29 - Jewel
If, in her darkest day, someone had asked her what kept her on the right side of the edge, Nao'd have mentioned a single precious feeling.
30 - Just
In a fair world, they'd have gone their separate ways after the Liar Game; luckily, Akiyama has no qualms about cheating.
31 - Smirk
Nao ends her heartfelt confession to check his reaction--a mere smirk--which is why he can surprise her with his embrace.
32 - Sorrow
For once he doesn't tell her to stop crying; how can he-- he knows exactly how she feels.
33 - Stupidity
She sighs--no matter how clever she tries to become, to him, she'll always be Nao, the foolishly honest girl.
34 - Serenade
After two hours of Karaoke, he can safely say that Nao's natural talent does not lie in singing--no matter how cute she looks with a microphone.
35 - Sarcasm
"You know..." Akiyama drolls, "when I said you should doubt people, I thought you'd be kind enough to make an exception for me."
36 - Sordid
The one thing Nao will never admit; she enjoys watching Akiyama openly show his anguish--the proof that he trusts her, if only for a little bit.
37 - Soliloquy
When he's not explaining, Akiyama speaks very little to others, except when it's her, and then the words just seem to pour out on their own.
38 - Sojourn
"Let's go somewhere together, where the corporation can't possibly find us; think Antarctica would be far enough?"
39 - Share
Nao's never been the greedy type, but even she'll admit there's someone she really doesn't care to share.
40 - Solitary
He intended to lock himself in another kind of cell after he left prison, but even the best laid plans inadvertently go awry...
41 - Nowhere
Just as always, she has nowhere else to turn; the shame fills her as she pulls out her phone and enters his number.
42 - Neutral
"This is war; there's no such thing as neutrality, so I ask: Are you my ally?" Akiyama clenches her hand, already knowing the answer.
43 - Nuance
"Don't mix it up," Akiyama warns her, "the difference between loyalty and love," but she already knows the distinction.
44 - Near
It must be a kind of sickness--the way her heart threatens to leap through her throat, the way her blood rushes to her cheeks--so why does it only happen when he's right next to her?
45 - Natural
Their first kiss is awkward--so awkward in fact that Akiyama anticipates they'll need extensive practice to make it natural; Nao agrees with him.
46 - Horizon
When he's with her, Akiyama can see the vaguest hint of a future spreading out before them.
47 - Valiant
No one would call Akiyama the knight Nao wishes for, but he'll be her hero for as long as she needs one.
48 - Virtuous
When he watches her sleep, Akiyama imagines that he hasn't stolen away her innocence--and that she'll forgive everything.
.
49 - Victory
Nao smiles sweetly as she spreads her ace-high flush on the table and claims her prize with a face as red as the hearts she used to win--"I'm allowed to request what you take off, right?"
50 - Defeat
Akiyama's last thought before he gives in to Nao's hands on him: In some games, defeat is the desired outcome.
x-posted to icy_day_fics and theliargame