Jul 25, 2006 19:56
One hand held the crumpled “Free Kisses” sign and the other was stuffed firmly in his pocket as Yuugao walked beside Hanato towards Kotsuki and Izume’s apartment. He was feeling mostly calm and he hoped to keep it that way. He still spared his hair a glance every few minutes - it was blocking his vision in a funny way - but by every other visible sign he was just fine.
Just keep moving, breathing, looking ahead. Nothing was going to go wrong and if anything did life would go on. He was ANBU, he dealt with split-second life or death decisions in missions, a simple date wouldn’t be the death of him. No matter to how he still felt himself getting anxious when he realized what he was doing.
He was going with Kotsuki, he had nothing to worry about. Though Izume would be there, too. Hopefully Hanato would keep her distracted enough so she wouldn’t resort to her usual pastime of mocking him. Not that he didn’t return it. He just didn’t push it as much as her.
Yuugao glanced up at the darkening sky once and let out a slow breath. They were almost there and the night air felt pleasant. The slight breezes were gladly received and he smiled a little. He could do this. He’d be fine, just fine.
The door was in sight and he took an extra breath, glancing back with a questioning expression when Hanato’s pace slowed and he seemed to be hanging back a little. Oh. He was letting Yuugao take charge. Made sense.
So he smiled - it was almost forced - and stopped before the door, hesitating only a second before he lifted a hand and knocked on the door. Please let this go smoothly, please.
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izume,
hanato,
kotetsu,
july year 16,
yuugao