Yanagi & Kirihara - Closed

Aug 13, 2008 22:22

Who: Yanagi Renji, Kirihara Akaya
When: Today
Where: First on some random street, then at Yanagi's house
Summary: Renji finds Akaya on the street crying, and takes him home for talking and Akaya ends up staying the night
Warning/Rating: PG
Player Comments: Beware sleepy!Renji-mun? And stuff that sounds pervy that really isn't.

Comments/Crits Allowed: Y/N? Yes, please!


Akaya: *sniffles again, leaning back against the bench, not knowing or caring where he is right now* Did they have to...? *chokes on his words, bringing his legs up and hiding his face in his knees*

Renji: *had been on his way home, but notices the familiar hair* *frowns and cautiously approaches* Akaya?

Akaya: *looks up, startled, and wipes his eyes* S-sempai?

Renji: What's wrong?

Akaya: *bites his lower lip to keep it from wobbling* Sempai... *feels tears well up again*

Renji: Let's go to my house.

Akaya: *blinks and sniffles again, but stands up and motions for his sempai to lead the way*

Renji: *does so, not asking anything while they're out on the street* *opens the door quietly* Want to talk in private?

Akaya: *feels more tears coming, but nods anyway and steps in after Yanagi*

Renji: *grabs a box of tissues and leads Akaya up to his room*

Akaya: *follows, still silent except for sniffles, and sits on the other's bed*

Renji: *hands him the tissues, and pulls out his desk chair to sit on* You can talk about it whenever you're ready, Akaya. *isn't going to push at him*

Akaya: *takes the tissues, blowing his nose rather loudly on one and crumpling it up, looking rather lost* I... lost. *blinks, knowing that's not the real problem, but not knowing how to explain*

Renji: You weren't this upset over it last year... *is rather curious* You've have a lot more happening lately in your life though, haven't you?
Akaya: *clears his throat absently, picking at the tissue* My parents... were there. *looks up suddenly, a little afraid* I don' wanna go home, sempai.

Renji: Ah. That really explains quite a bit. And you don't have to right now. You can stay here for a while.

Akaya: They... they know about Jackal and Bunta, sempai. They said... *chokes* They called me horrible things when I told them. They already hated me because of Him... *feels the tears spill over*

Renji: *frowns a little, and moves closer* Akaya... *hugs him*

Akaya: *sobs* I was scared! What if they thought I was sick in the head for liking Bunta and Jackal, or thought I was Him again... and made me go back to that horrible doctor?

Renji: *just kind of holds Akaya, not really knowing what to say*

Akaya: *buries his face in his sempai's chest* I was scared, so I held back. I didn't play like I normally do, and I made dumb mistakes, and I lost. I cost Rikkai the Nationals AGAIN, and my family still hates me.

Renji: Akaya, winning the Nationals isn't everything. *strokes Akaya's hair* I...I'm not sure I can do anything about your family. But I do like you for who and what you are - you can't change that. And even if your family can't understand that, I do.

Akaya: *looks up, desperate* But I had to win! I had to show them I could play tennis without being a monster, that I could win and be good enough! But I got scared, and I lost. *snuggles into Yanagi-sempai's arms* I don't wanna face them now. Their faces when they saw me getting ready to play... *cringes in memory*

Renji: If you're scared of yourself, you'll never win. I know you can play without the demon - and can do it very well. I wish you had told me sooner - I would have helped you train.

Akaya: *thinks for a moment* I'm not scared of me. Or Him. Since Bunta and Jackal came along, he's gotten quiet, and he feels like he's barely there anymore. But they see Him in everything I say or do now, and I'm so scared of that doctor, of being sent away permanently this time...

Renji: Between you, me, Jackal and Bunta - we won't let anyone send you away. I promise. I think we know you better than your family.

Akaya: *sighs, relaxing a fraction* Hitomi-nee said I could stay here sometimes if I get kicked out or I run away. Could I? You wouldn't mind?

Renji: *nods* Of course you can. I don't mind a bit, and I know our parents won't mind either. We all need somewhere safe to go at times. This can be yours.

Akaya: *hugs Yanagi suddenly, feeling tears of relief burn his eyes* Thank you, sempai.

Renji: *hugs Akaya back* You're welcome.

Akaya: *blushes as his stomach growls suddenly, looking embarrassed* ...

Renji: Would you like something to eat? *smiles a little, amused*

Akaya: *nods, still blushing* If it's okay. Anything is good.

Renji: Of course it's alright. *gets up and heads for the kitchen*

Akaya: *follows after him silently, absently twirling a curl and looking around* ...Your cats, sempai?

Renji: Hmm? *Notices them curled up in the corner* Yes. Don't ask me to tell you which one is which when they're like that.

Akaya: *pads over, squats down, and pets one of them, smiling when it lifts it's head sleepily and meows* *continues stroking it softly as it settles back to sleep, purring*

Renji: *smiles a little* I guess it likes you.

Akaya: *smiles up at his sempai as he continues petting it for a moment, before standing up* Animals do, since He's not around anymore. When I found Goku, he couldn't wait to lick my face, he liked me so much.

Renji: I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure they'd like you better when they're awake. They don't seem to like me too much though

Akaya: Heh, maybe so. Cats are okay, but I like dogs better. They fetch sticks and dead birds and stuff. ...Your cats don't like you?

Renji: They scratch me up a lot. I mean, I expect it, but it gets old sometimes. And the cats bring me dead mice. It's a trade off, I suppose. *grins* You should have heard Hitomi-nee scream the first time Willow left a dead mouse on her bed.

Akaya: *laughs, startled* They bring presents, too? I guess cats are kinda cool. *frowns* But I don't get why they scratch you up, sempai. Maybe if you were less... ...I dunno the word. Stiff?

Renji: *frowns a little* Akaya.... *shakes his head, and starts opening cabinets looking for something to eat*

Akaya: *frowns* I... I didn't mean it like that, sempai. It's not bad, just that maybe you make them nervous 'cause you're nervous, and they scratch you 'cause of that. *fidgets with the bottom of his uniform shirt*

Renji: Ah...I understand what you mean now. I'm not usually nervous around them. *sets out some snack food* There's some soda and other things to drink in the fridge. Feel free to help yourself

Akaya: Not... nervous, but... I don't know. Never mind. *grabs a soda at random and sits down to eat* Are you gonna eat too, sempai?

Renji: Yes, I am. *starts fixing some tea for himself*

Akaya: *beams* Okay! *digs in, not having eaten since that morning*

Renji: *sits down when his tea is ready and eats a bit as well* I'm sure you don't really want to talk about the tournament, but did anyone from Rikkai win?

Akaya: *swallows around the lump suddenly stuck in his throat* ...We had... two wins and two losses, which was why I needed to win for us to advance. The player you suggested I put in singles to work on his serve? He's turned out to be a good singles player too, with a serve almost as fast as Ootori from Hyoutei. He won his match 7-5, and our Doubles One took theirs 6-3.

Renji: Ah. *didn't really want to open the fresh wound, but...

Akaya: *looks down and starts playing with his food* ...I have to go home and face them eventually, don't I? *feels himself choking up again*

Renji: I'm afraid so. But you don't have to leave until you feel you can.

Akaya: *eats a few more bites* ...Can I stay the night? I don't wanna deal with them 'til tomorrow. 'M... tired. *rubs his eyes*

Renji: *nods* Of course. There's plenty of room for you.

Akaya: *relaxes more* Thanks, sempai. *taks one last swig of soda and burps* Ahhh, better.

Renji: *laughs a little* It's no problem at all. I'm sure mother will insist on you having at least a proper meal at some point.

Akaya: *smiles* Your mom is nice, sempai. She reminds me of Mama Kuwahara... 'cept quieter. ...A LOT quieter.

Renji: *chuckles a little* Why do you think I"m so quiet? *smiles a little*

Akaya: Heh, and I know where Jackal gets the lungs to yell "Fire!" from. *snickers, then yawns*

Renji: *smiles a little as he goes to drag out a spare futon* Would you prefer the bed or the futon?

Akaya: *fidgets with his shirt as he follows after* The futon's fine, sempai. Thanks for letting me crash here tonight. *starts suddenly* Oh, but can I borrow your computer real quick? I should post to my journal and let Bunta and Jackal know I'm okay.

Renji: Of course. *hands over his laptop to Akaya*

Akaya: Thanks, sempai! You're the best! *busies himself with logging on and typing out some sort of post that will keep his boyfriends from worrying*

Renji: *smiles* I think you've told me that at least three times since you've gotten here. You're going to make my head swell up.

Akaya: *mock scowls at you* Stop being so awesome and I'll stop saying it. *smiles and hands the laptop back to him* Done.

Renji: *tosses a pillow to Akaya and a blanket* Get some sleep. It'll do you some good.

Akaya: *catches the pillow and blanket-- barely* 'Kay. *settles himself on the futon* Night, sempai. *yawns again*

Renji: Good night. Sleep well. *sits up for a while*

Akaya: ... *fidgets on his futon* Not sleepy, sempai?

Renji: Yes, and no.

Akaya: ...'M not keeping you up, am I? I can be quiet, I promise.

Renji: No, no you're not.

Akaya: ...'Kay. *settles down and falls alseep quickly*

Renji: *smiles a little, and finally falls asleep himself*

character: yanagi renji, rating: pg, character: kirihara akaya

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