Sorry I'm not really active on here follow me @rose_animenz on insta for more updates and shit-- anyways here's a fic i just put on wattpad after 2 year hiatus SOUDAM (KAZUICHI SOUDA X GUNDHAM TANAKA)
The quick pace that Kazuichi had assumed forced the cold air to flap against the scrunched up areas on his jumpsuit. Especially around his calves where he had pulled up the pants legs to help with "his aerodynamics and speed". What a dumb idea that was. Yes, Kazuichi Souda, the 'Super High School Level Mechanic', was running around the campus of Hope's Peak Academy in winter due to the carelessness of a hamster dependent Chuunibyou.
Now the pink haired boy was upset with the current situation because he was going out of his way to run from his workshop all the way around the building to the dorms where said 'hamster puppet master' (which he had called him once jokingly) most likely was. All in order to return a large pack of sunflower seeds. They had been left on his work bench by mistake and by the label he could only assume they weren't the cheapest.
As he stopped to catch his breath he took another look at the bag in question. "ORGANIC, PET LOVER SUNFLOWER SEEDS!!!" He read in his mind with a fake enthusiastic voice. Usually he wouldn't go out of his way for something this small, but the conversation they had before made that seem unlikely that he would return for them, and he sure as hell wasn't going to give in.
Gundham Tanaka, The self proclaimed 'Overlord of Ice', wanted something made. Specifically from Kazuichi Souda, the man who seemed to hate everything about him. It was a nice day but surprisingly chilly and Kazuichi had been happy with spending his weekend tampering and tinkering with different machines. He had been disassembling an old oven with fluid and practiced movements. Tinkering with things back at home had always been a risk; he'd have to reassemble it before his dad got home and beat the shit out of him, so the fact that he can do so freely at Hope's Peak is not only a relief but a wish come true.
"Wait wait wait... So you want a what now?" said Kazuichi, looking up from his work.
"I would like an automated form of feeding for my deva's, something that runs time based," Replied Gundham, ".... Please."
Kazuichi was feeling reluctant to help his rival for something that could be bought at a pet store. After hearing the please he tacked on at the end Though he was at least willing to hear him out.
"Why are you asking me? That's not anything special, things like that are already in stores." He stated, wiping his nose with the back of his arm. There was a moment of silence. Well, not really silence. The home-made wind chime hanging outside of his workshop rung loudly as they stared, not speaking.
Eventually the other spoke up, "If I am trusting a mortal with something regarding my deva's, I figured I may as well... ask someone I know can handle the task."
Hearing this Kazuichi perked up a little. Gundham trusted him? That can't be right, Kazuichi had done more than enough to prove that not so. Like challenging him to multiple fights over Ms. Sonia, setting the campus kitchen on fire trying to make eggs for a late breakfast, and even threatening the hamsters themselves. And that's just to name a few off of the top of his head. He opened his mouth to point this out but was shut up when the other slammed a larger bag of seeds on the desk nearby. It was half empty but it still made a loud THUMP.
"I have brought with me my common use of food for my four deva's mortal form. Excuse the missing amount, for this is the only bag I have at the moment--" he brushed a piece of hair back into his slicked up hairstyle, "--You may take a sample if that will help you in your creation."
Kazuichi blinked twice then answered, "Wait, I never said I'm gonna do it."
"Well, why wouldn't you?"
"Why would I? We aren't really even friends."
A stormy expression crossed Gundham's face. Without another word, he turned and left. Kazuichi's eyes lingered on the doorway for a moment before he got back to work. that interaction was... strange to say the least. It wasn't until he reached for his flathead screwdriver that he noticed the bag still sitting on his desk.
"God dammit, he really left them."
Now he's running towards the dorms hoping that he can drop off the seeds and get back into the warmth. He already told Gundham he wasn't going to do it. Was it left by accident or did he really plan for Kazuichi to just do it anyways? He passed the front garden so the dorms were close by. He made the final sprint to the dorm building and pulled the front door open with too much force. Once he was inside he let out a sigh.
Kazuichi read the sign and found Gundham's room number quite easily. He had never had a reason to go there before until now. It seemed dumb but Kazuichi felt this was some kind of test or challenge to see how strong his will is. Even if Gundham wasn't testing him it was a test for himself. He was not going to make something for his... rival? Even if he did say please and looked as if he was telling the truth. What if he had done it and Gundham had laughed? He was already insecure about his abilities, and having someone like Gundham who was honest and proud telling him his work wasn't enough would kinda sting. Kazuichi hates to admit it but his talent is mostly fueled by feedback. Sure he likes to mess with machinery but he wouldn't keep doing it if people didn't think he was at least a little helpful... I mean its not like he thought he was very important anyways. Not like Ms. Sonia.
He approached the door numbered 217 and pulled himself away from his thoughts.
There was no response for a moment but as Kazuichi was about to turn and check he had the right number at the front, the door quickly opened a crack. A single red eye poked through staring at him. It was pretty silly but Kazuichi stifled giggle with a cough. Last time he laughed at Gundham he got a lecture about "astral powers" and how "those with low standing should show respect" or something along those lines.
"Dude, you left these." He said pushing the bag towards the door.
And the door shut in his face. He was pissed. Just as he raised his hand to bang on the door and demand he take the seeds it flung open, fully this time. He made a mental oh and watched as Gundham walked further into his dark room.
Did he want Kazuichi to enter?
He took Gundham clearing his throat as a sign and stepped into the threshold. As he slipped off his shoes he tried to look more into the dark room. It looked similar to Kazuichi's... Just a lot less cluttered with tool boxes and random machinery. There was a bed in the corner with a desk on the wall perpendicular to it. Everything was some shade of black, blue, or red. He walked further in and noticed the welcoming smell of vanilla and something he couldn't quite place. It was citrusy but not as strong as the vanilla.
He shook his head and remembered what he had come here to do.
"You left your seeds," Kazuichi said sternly. The taller boy turned and held his hand out. Once he held the seeds he sat down on his bed and sighed deeply. Again silence filled the room. Kazuichi didn't know what to do. Should he leave now? Should he say something? Gundham spoke up and interrupted his confused thoughts.
"Thank you for returning them to me."
"Oh!Uh yeah man, no problem I guess," he replied quickly. "Wait so you didn't leave them on purpose...?"
At this the Chuunibyou looked up. "No? what would motivate me to leave them purposefully?"
"I don't know I just thought you were being pissy and saying, like, 'I dont care do it anyways' ."
"What? When have I ever been 'pissy' with you?" Gundham looked hurt for a second but Kazuichi ignored it and kept talking.
"You're always pissy man. You walk around all grumpy-like and you talk like everyone gets on your nerves."
He stood up and pinched the bridge of his nose. "I do not talk that way Kazuichi."
The denial only fueled Kazuichi's frustration.
"You're doing it right now! ...What's your issue man?!"
"My issue? Why do you have such a fixation on disliking me?! I haven't done anything worthy of your anger!"
This was getting out of hand. Kazuichi could tell that this wasn't going to end well but he was tired of Gundham being the victim.
"You're the one making Ms. Sonia drool all over you! You keep her all to yourself and then act like you don't like her! Either date her or quit hogging her man!"
"This is about the dark princess...?" He said softly.
"YES! You always hang around her then act like you're all high and mighty! You're being an asshole."
"No, truthfully I am not attracted to her! She's kind and spends time with me, but that doesn't insinuate that it isn't platonic."
Kazuichi was getting pissed off. He was doing it again, the whole 'I don't like Sonia bit'. Its obvious he's interested in her! They're always together, for fucks sake he even blushes! There's no reason he shouldn't like her she's fucking perfect!
"Then why the hell are you always blushing around her?!"
He shoved Gundham. He didn't think about it he just pushed him away. It wasn't hard but it still made Gundham stumble. Gundham's face went dark and his eye twitched. Gundham shoved him back. Kazuichi's hands shook. Why did Gundham think he had the right to be angry when he was the one lying! That was when Kazuichi stopped thinking.
He shoved again, harder this time. That was when Gundham threw the first punch. It grazed his chin and he stumbled but he wasn't backing down. Kazuichi raised his fist to retaliate except Gundham shoved him back again. His shoulder blades hit the wall behind him roughly, knocking the air out of him. He coughed heavily trying to get the air back into his lungs.
"God dammit...! Just... admit you like her dude!"
Gundham used his forearm and pushed Kazuichi's shoulders back into the wall.
"Listen to me right now--" his voice was calm but dark, "--I am not interested in her in that way. I never will be."
Kazuichi looked up. He met Gundham's eyes, one bright red and one a dull grey. There wasn't any sign of dishonesty. This confused Kazuichi more. Why wouldn't he like someone like Sonia? She's tall, blonde, sexy, and a literal princess!
Gundham looked pained for a second, but then answered, "...I can't because of the poison in my blood--"
"Oh don't give me in that bullshit! we both know that isn't real!" Kazuichi interrupted. He pushed against Gundham's forearm which only made him use more pressure to hold him in place.
Kazuichi stared. Again he asked, "What makes you not like her huh? Why?"
Silence again. Gundham's eyes looked glossy. He didn't care. Why is he so interested in why he doesn't like her? He didn't know.
Then it all happened. It only lasted a few seconds but everything seemed to move slower. It sounds cliche but it was really like it happened in slow motion. Gundham cut Kazuichi's yelling off with his lips. It wasn't soft or sweet like Kazuichi imagined a kiss to be, it was harsh and quick. There wasn't a romantic build up, no staring into each others eyes, no slow lean in... it just happened.
Gundham pulled away quickly and stepped back. He seemed hesitant, almost like he didn't know what to do. They both just stood there staring at each others faces.
This was insane. He was just kissed by his... Rival? So many things were running through his head.
Why did he kiss me?!
Does that mean he likes me...?!
Why didn't I push him away?
Why isn't he saying anything??!
Why am I not disgusted?
Does that make me gay?
Is he gay?!
Kazuichi looked into his eyes, confused, "...what?"
"I said I am sorry. I... I didn't plan on doing that to you..."
Gundham's eyes were shining and he was biting his lower lip. Kazuichi felt a pang of grief, which only confused him more. He grabbed his hat and pulled it down over his eyes.
"... What the fuck is going on..."
He let his legs go limp as he slid down the wall until he was sitting with his head between his knees.
Gundham's voice penetrated the deep fog his mind was surrounded by. He pulled off his hat and looked up towards the tall boy. His pale face was contorted and his eyes were wet. The mascara that had been applied to his lower lashes was wiped away leaving a small amount of black residue. The thought that entered Kazuichi's mind scared him.
Why does he look prettier than Ms. Sonia?
That's when his mind started making connections. All the denial and hurt, pushed away by a single thought he let slip. He was interested in Sonia, not because he liked her, but because he was jealous. Sonia was beautiful and graceful and kind, and Kazuichi was some kid who was so insecure that he tried to look like a bad boy. Sonia was allowed to be near Gundham and talk to him freely but Kazuichi was too afraid. He made himself believe he just loved and admired Sonia, but the truth is he wanted to be her. Because he didn't want to admit that somehow, for some reason, Gundham was the one who caught his eye that first day of school.
It hurts. He was so obsessed with Sonia that he didn't even realize his feelings. He was so obsessed with the fact he wasn't her that he didn't realize he didn't have to be her.
Kazuichi stood slowly and stared right into Gundham's eyes. He wasn't going to fight this anymore. He had kissed him, that couldn't be an accident right? He had to know... Does Gundham feel the way he think he does?
With new resolve Kazuichi strode forward. Gundham closed his eyes expecting a fist to the face but all that he felt were two hands grabbing his jaw and a pair of soft lips against his. Gundham froze for a second and then rested his hands on the smaller boy's shoulders.
They would have a tough conversation after they pulled away but for now, all Kazuichi could focus on is how happy it made him to feel Gundham against him. He wasn't Sonia Nevermind. He didn't have to obsess over her. Now all he had to do was put his everything into helping Gundham understand his feelings. All the good and the bad ones.
Because the one I was truly obsessed with is a tall man who carries around hamsters wherever he goes. Because the one I was secretly interested in is a crazy boy named Gundham Tanaka
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