Renga Drabble: Reki Takes Langa to a Love Hotel Words: 1636 Summary: With Langa being confused as to where Reki was taken, Reki decides to just take him there himself. Once there Reki finds out just how oblivious Langa is and why it all seems to fly over his head.
"Just take a right here, Langa, at least... I think it's around here."
Reki sighs and rubs the back of his head in a sheepish manner, his other arm wrapped tightly around his friend's midsection. The moment he'd mentioned SNAKE taking him to a love hotel it had Langa confused and curious, so of course Reki had the magnificent idea to take him there himself. They're riding there by scooter and Reki has been guiding Langa around the town, desperately trying to remember the way back from where he left with SNAKE.
"I think I see it, is it the building with the pink-?" Before Langa could finish his question Reki pipes in to quiet him, face already turning pink at the thought of what Langa could have finished with. "Yup! It's that one alright! Just park up and I'll... talk with the person stationed there." "You have a room booked already?" Langa glances back at Reki who freezes up, face going pinker at the thought of actually booking a room for activities with Langa. "No no no no! I- I talked with Oka about this and he uh... helped me out - after telling me off, that is," Reki rubs the back of his head awkwardly, hiding his face in Langa's back. "He's... friends with someone who works there and set us up, so yeah." "Ah."
The ride there silences after that, neither of the two speaking up due to the awkwardness that crept in. Langa, who was usually quiet anyway, didn't seem to notice the difference in air and keeps the silence as Reki tries to cool his composure behind him. As soon as they arrive Reki hops off the scooter, taking his helmet off and putting it where he sat previously. Without waiting for Langa he quickly races off into the building, wanting to get this over with as quickly as possible, and knowing the kind of establishment this is he knows the attendant would want the same thing.
As soon as he's inside Reki's over to the front desk in a flash, finding the one-sided glass to be a relieving sight, after all he wants to stay anonymous, only needing to state his business, get that business done and then go. "Hey uh, Kyan Reki here to... view a room? I'm sure Oka gave you the-?" Before Reki could finish he's cut off with a wave from the attendant behind the glass. "Yeah yeah, Oka made sure of this yada yada, room's unlooked for you. Room three, first floor, down the hall to your left, have a good day and don't take too long it's booked for-" "Okay! I understand, thank you!"
Reki shuffles away from the glass, face red with embarrassment with the knowledge that the room they're there to view is booked for those activities later. A shiver goes down Reki's back at the mere thought of people here for that type of "activity" walking in on him and Langa just casually viewing a room. The opening and closing of the entry door snaps Reki out of his stupor and he turns to see a very annoyed looking Langa staring back at him.
"Ah, hey Langa! I was wondering when you would get in here." "Why did you leave me out there to park the scooter alone? I had trouble." Reki scratches the back of his head and laughs awkwardly, suddenly aware of how this might seem to the desk attendee. "Aha, well I had things to sort out! Anyway, I got our room so-" "Remember you both are here to view it and view it only." Reki freezes up as the attendant pipes in to make sure the two don't do anything out of line.
Sighing, Reki mutters a confirmation under his breath before going over to Langa and taking his hand to lead him to their room before anything else transpires. Langa follows him without complaint - simply going along with him and looking around curiously at the decorations and the dim lighting. The lighting of the place remained consistent from the entrance to the halls and rooms, it's all a lovely pink - easy on the eyes and light enough to see others you may be with. It all seems to go over Langa's head though, Reki notices, as Langa's face isn't as pink as Reki's is, which Reki found okay albeit odd as nothing here affected him, not even the faded music in the background which set Reki on edge in ways he'll keep to himself.
As soon as they reach their room Reki opens the door and quickly scuttles in, moving over to the bed in a flash. Langa walks in slowly, his mouth in the shape of an 'o' as he takes in the scene around him. The room chosen for them looked to be the cheap option in this establishment with only a bed, a chair akin to a throne and a bathroom off to the side. On the bed are silk purple pillows, one for each person and close to each other, the covers a gorgeous magenta with floral patterning adorning them. Reki bounces on the bed a tiny bit and finds that it's a waterbed, which in his eyes made it all worse. Behind the headboard are a set of buttons all with different functions which Reki's all too familiar with, knowing that the bed can spin and that there are lights above them which can turn a variety of colours to fit the mood (they're currently a rich pink). The room is much different than the one Reki woke up in with SNAKE, this room seems to just be here for those who want to get to the point, the one he was in was themed, so Reki gathers that this place has a range of rooms fit for all sorts of purposes.
Reki jumps slightly as he hears the door close, looking up at Langa as he gracefully moves to stand right under a light, his features being beautifully captured by the essence of the room; making him look much more attractive. Reki's face turns a dark red as he casts his gaze down, realising that the room is getting to him and making him think such things as Langa's attractiveness and how good he looks bathed in pink- his thoughts are cut off as weight is added to the bed and Langa is suddenly beside him.
"So, Reki, what does one do in here? It's calming, do we just sleep?" Reki blinks, dumbfounded at what Langa just said, is he serious? "Langa... this is a Love Hotel, what do you think we- I mean, people do in here?" Langa shrugs in response, causing Reki to deadpan, "You can't be serious." "I am, why, is there a bigger purpose to this room?" "Dude, it's for... couple activities, get me?" Langa's innocent face almost seems tormenting to Reki's view as Reki couldn't tell if Langa is being oblivious or messing with him. "Oh." "That's it?! Just "Oh"?!" Reki throws his arms up in exasperation, mouth falling open as he refuses to believe what he's hearing. "Yeah. Oh. I'm not as dumb as you think, Reki, I'm just not this type of person." "This type of person?" Reki tilts his head as Langa turns to look at him, a serious look in his aqua eyes; something Reki only sees during beefs and when he's skateboarding. "I'm asexual, Reki."
Everything stops, slows until nothing's moving, just Reki and Langa staring into each other's eyes. That word, that one word has Reki suddenly understanding everything at once - why Langa seemed so oblivious to suggestiveness and the like. It all makes sense now. Reki moves his gaze down once everything settles in his mind. His friend is ace how had he not seen it sooner? The signs are all there - everything from the cluelessness with ADAM and the not even knowing what a Love Hotel is about. Reki should have figured this all out sooner, how did it pass him by?
"You're not upset by that, are you? You look down." Langa's voice snaps Reki out of it and he turns to his boyfriend, smiling warmly to reassure him. "Langa, no, of course not! I would never be disappointed in you! I'm just! Surprised!" "How so?" Langa asks, tilting his head in a way Reki finds cute. "I... never thought of you like that, but it all makes sense. Thank you for telling me." "Thank you? Why thank you?" "Haha, because it's a private thing, dude! It's your coming out to me again, I'm touched you told me." "Then you're welcome, but sorry I didn't say it sooner." Langa smiles. "Psh, don't worry about it, but... may I ask you something?" "What is it?" "Are we still okay to kiss?"
Langa lets out a laugh, a nice strong laugh he hasn't released since he and Reki made up in the skate park. Langa and Reki have only been together for a week or so and they've shared a lot of hugs and kisses with each other, the kisses lasting three seconds at most as Langa isn't keen on anything longer as it's uncomfortable. The question seemed silly, yet adorable, and Langa couldn't help but pull Reki into a kiss, his hand moving to the back of Reki's neck to secure him in place. Reki melts into it immediately, resting a hand on Langa's shoulder and smiling like an idiot, pleased with Langa's answer.
Langa moves away moments later, moving his hand to Reki's cheek to gently caress his skin, thumb brushing over one of Reki's more prominent freckles. "Of course we are, Reki, kisses are fine, make outs are not." With a smile on his face, Reki nods with obvious excitement. "Deal!"
