some bullshit for @achronivus
[ Xanxus wasn’t what he would consider a romantic person. It wasn’t as
though he went out of his way to surprise or to woo someone–
Byakuran liked flowers. He knew this.
He also knew Don Gesso’s personal schedule, intimately,
and knew when he would be out, when the best time would
be to have his foyer filled with roses, with calla lillies, with
Juliet roses, with orchids; when best to have a team sweep
his mansion from top to bottom and have arrangements placed
on every surface that Byakuran could possibly pass.
Byakuran loved sweets. Everyone knew this.
With the flowers were edible arrangements: hand-crafted
marshmallow roses, chrysanthemums, peonies, dusted with
colored powdered sugars, painted with delicate and intricate
designs, dipped in edible glitter and gold foil.
Most, however, didn’t know that the Don enjoyed being flaunted.
He did, however–on the first bouquet upon immediate entry
was a small, hand-written note, reading simply: 7:00 pm - X
He wasn’t romantic.
He was observant. ]
BYAKURAN WAS NOT A MAN WHO DID SURPRISED.
he was always , if fortune allowed it , large strides ahead of the “expected”. he didn’t do SURPRISES and he could say , with certainty , that he knew how to read people enough to become accustomed to their behavioral routine.
so , to enter his mansion and become OVERWHELMED with the smell of flowers. eyes assaulted with the vibrancy of ROSES AND CALLA LILLIES AND ORCHIDS. his eyes widen , and he’s INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL none of his subordinates are around to see him so floored. purple eyes survey the scene. he walks up to the nearest arrangement , slow and methodical. fingers reach out to feel petals. soft to the touch / too soft. he spotted the sugary sweets. the confections. because his soul ALWAYS found sweets. he grimaced.
who knew him so intimately. so well to know that GRANDIOSE DISPLAYS were the quickest way to warm his heart. no. false. he did know. he knew VERY WELL. his eyes train on the X. marking the SPOT and the TRUTH so boldly. he grasped the card , a simple message written in scrawl he knew so well. and suddenly his heart rate ( steadily rising , quietly crescendoing ) fluttered like wings. fast , powerful , to a scattered rhythm.
he was always floored by xanxus. and perhaps , that’s why he was so interested in the man. he discovered one LAYER , one FACET , that was hidden under gruff facade only to find another crust ----- another page to TURN. he shouldn’t be surprised. he KNOWS / KNOWS / he shouldn’t . but yet , as he clutches the note , as his smile escapes without his permission.
he is , utterly , truly. surprised.
“ what a grand display ... ” he brings the letter to his lips , a soft chuckle falling forth. “ he KNOWS i have to upstage him. ” although , really , it’s byakuran who feels as if his gift now has to be TEN TIMES BETTER. in the sense that , he wants xanxus absolutely floored and staring up at him with utter ADORATION. he needed that conquest. but also.
“ 7 pm . . . ALEXA ! search outfits fit for nighttime excursions ! ”
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