Title: Tweenty three
Title: Tweenty three
Pairing: Aiba Masaki/ Ninomiya Kazunari (Aimiya)
Rating: pg 13
genre:: friendship, fluff, cannon, if you squint maybe platonic romance?
warning: too much cannon, poor writing skills, cheap poetry.
***Now betaed thanks to jade_lil
Note: There're already 3 or 4 with the same topic, in my defense is an amazing song. Remixed with other cannon stuff. Is cannon in a poetic way more than a fic. All of here they already said it.
Enjoy!
23 years so far, no one would have imagined it. For Aiba, who was a shy and tall boy in the dance practice. For Nino, who was a boy who loved baseball and had a great smile. No matter how many years have passed, both remember that day like yesterday, the day they both ride the train back home. Since then fate did it, cross their ways and tied it into five paths that would eventually become one.
It would be unfair saying nobody believed in them, because Bachan did. Nino was a like part of that family, and it still felt that way even now. Aiba's Granny really liked him and treated him like her third grandson. Mom, Dad, Yusuke, Masaki and Nino, it had always been like that. Nino was never treated like he was a stranger and would always make fun of them by calling them the airhead family’; he could get away with doing so because he knew he belonged.
Nino's mom was troubled because Nino was bullied at school, worried that this could lead into something that could be avoided early on, like him being part of a gang. Her fears disappeared in the moment her son met Aiba. She was happy he’d finally had a good friend, so she let her son stay as long as he wanted to hang out at Aiba's home.
Twenty years ago they promised themselves that they wouldn't expect a miracle but that they would make it happen.They held each other’s hands and chased their dreams,sure that there's no wall they wouldn’t be able to break if they were together.
“We have known each other for almost half of our lives”. They knew each other so much, and there was only his own family and Aiba who could tell who Nino really was.
Nino was the kind of guy who always thought about the future. He was the kind of person who liked to set his eyes on what could happen the next day, to think about the future rather than focus on what he had on the present. Aiba always said he was more attentive than anyone he knew. He had those little-like antennas that could catch everybody’s moods, and not to mention his ability to create the right atmosphere. Still, Aiba knew he had many charming points, like his puppy eyes, but he said Nino's true value was his warm heart and gentle soul. Aiba have a treasure on Nino and is willing to keep it no matter what.
He was Aiba’s little secret treasure, and he would bet Aiba was willing to keep that knowledge to himself no matter what.
Aiba though, was a different story altogether. He was the kindest human being Nino had ever known and he became kinder the older he got. His dedication and determination to work hard and reach the top made Nino give his best and make him proud too. Aiba told him many times he could be a burden for him but none of that were true. Aiba was his inspiration and the reason why he’d tried his best, too. He was determined to make his work alone because he knew Aiba would be waiting for him with open arms, doing everything to build a place he could come back to. At the same time he was worried about Aiba working alone, because he was indispensable, and Nino liked to be the one to take care of everything, including Aiba.
When they were apart, there was no need to close the distance between them even when one was on the other corner of the room, because even then they feel the same. Different but at the same time equal. A face, a smirk, a wink in Nino’s case, and both could understand what the other one was thinking about.
Always, Nino was there to help Aiba. Always, Aiba was there for Nino. Like that one time a random guy hit Aiba on the head; Aiba didn’t want to say it himself, but he got hit protecting his friend. At the same time, Nino would never say it when he saved his friend but Aiba knew and it's the only thing that mattered.
How Nino knew about Aiba's surgery? What he said to Aiba back then?
What Aiba said when he knew about the sciatica pain he had? What he said when Nino told him about the repetitive stress breakdown he had?
Those were secrets just for them.
Nino was so secretive in front of everyone. He couldn’t say it out loud, but he loved Aiba. How he couldn’t he love the only best friend he had?. Aiba knew he loved Nino and he was more than a friend, a family, and of course, how could he not love his family and he used every single moment to tell him.
Somehow they were inseparables. Teasing each other was just for show, Nino would never allow someone to insult Aiba when he was present. Aiba could mock Nino for his habitual laziness, however, no one else was allowed to say Nino was not working hard. Of course they have differences and things they didn't like about each other, but they have been together for so many years that it would be like putting those in a list and laughing them off like they were nothing. They were like an old married couple; it's easy to just forget and forgive.
Sharing a shower and all the pain flushed away with the water. It could sound very strange but showering together was another part of their lives. It made them both feel easy and truly themselves. At the onsen they could be silent, could be funny or whatever they want, just Masaki and Kazunari. Personal space was an unnecessary thing, really; There was no such thing. Kissing, cuddling; that was another part of their relationship and they are proud of it.
Nino said they never ever had a fight, Aiba would say it was only possible by the benevolence of his friend; he could forgive and they could make it up before one of them could say something that could hurt the other.
They need to be alone sometimes. When they see each other again, it was like nothing was different. It was just like all the other days with many things to chat about. Sometimes they need to be glued to each other and doesn't matter if they saw each other a couple hours ago; it always felt nice to drive around to talk, or just share the first meal of the year.
Now their paths would have to separate again, but they would never leave each other. Choosing to be alone sometimes but still leaning against one another, side by side, just like always.
Even far away they are one, inseparable for the rest of their lives.
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Ninoai no hi already passed...
Friendship day too...
I can't miss the most important day: August 15th. Twenty three years ago Aiba joined Johnny's. Since the very beginning they were paired together, and the tiny little spark of friendship begun.
Even if I write fanfics, their friendship isn't one. They are truly friends... the most important thing for me is that they do exactly what they promised: be together the rest of their lives 💛💚
I posted it a few days later because now I have a little free time, I hope the readers can understand 😅.I mixed UB and friendship as songs. Also mixed both letters of 24 jikan terebi 2004 and 2008. The other parts are interviews, radio, ANS and "Find the answer" making.
***I posted this originally on 17th August and later I receive the gratest news that Jadey wanted to be my beta for this fic. I'm truly grateful to her and just work amazing. The fic has a nice beauty treatment and I had the chance to learn more about writing. Thanks Jadey 💛💛💛***
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Would they repeat the letter at the upcoming 24hsTv?.... I hope they share us about those 23 years of friendship 💓 Yes, Aiba wrote a letter. As he said the important thing is keep walking together 💛💚❤💜💙 looking forward.