#aikowo

[galaxythixf]

@aikowo said: volleyball  player  sways  back  and  FORTH  on  host  club's  couch  (   when  was  the  last  time  she  got  a  proper  amount  of  sleep  ?  )  ,  heavy  lidded  eyes  vaguely  trained  on  honey  ,  as  she  pulls  the  pink  rabbit  closer  to  her  ,  chin  sinking  into  it's  head  ,   a  yawn  escaping  her  lips  as  a  shiver  runs  down  her  spine  .  when  he  said  she  could  WAIT  for  him  ,  she  didn't  expect  the  host  to  take  so  long  ...         (    but  you  don't  mind  .  not  really  .  you'd  wait  forever  for  him  ;  lest  you  ever  admit  it  .  )   instead  ,  offers   sleepy  wave  to  the  other  when  catching  gaze  ,  before  letting  eyes  shut  as  she  fully  lets  the  weight  of  her  head  rest  on  USA  ,  clinging  to  the  stuffed  animal  no  less  like  koala  .  a  little  nap  ,  at  least  ,  couldn't  hurt 

Day after day he entertained plenty of guests with a personality he really thought nothing of. What others found to be charming was just the result of years of poorly bottled emotion that overflowed the second anyone was kind enough to open him up. Cursed with upholding a set of ideals he didn't particularly align with he sought an image he would never fill until the Host Club reminded him of his roots. Saccharine sweet smiles and bubbly giggles belonged to him whether he liked it or not and it all came pouring out for their guests with ease but his enthusiasm was always reserved lately, for one very important guest.

Takashi had come to pick up on the nature of their relationship, not that Honey was hellbent on hiding it anyway. There was no question from his observant cousin but in subtle mannerisms he could tell Takashi was aware that something had shifted in the air. As slight as it may be, the trained eye was not fooled by the same old rehearsed routine for guests but especially attuned to how that very routine stuttered in the presence of Aiko. Nerves had no place in Honey's demeanor but the way his tone bent around her name likely told Takashi all that he needed to know.

Honey wasn't dense to his own feelings, but he was in no hurry to label whatever his relationship with Aiko actually was. Time together was worth more than the boxes they could cram themselves into. His usual enthusiasm was cut when he saw her dozing off with Usa-chan in hand and a smile, followed by a finger on his lips instructed the other hosts to quiet themselves to keep from rousing her away. Slowly he'd approach, taking a seat beside her on the couch and lips land gently on the side of her head in greeting before he'd stifle a giggle. Softly, his hand would find the courage to tap on her forearm and whisper. "Should I walk you back, Aichan?"

[solivcgant]

he understands why his family focuses so much on public image. something for the people to feel at ease and confident in his fathers rule. but pushing some a HARMONIOUS family image wasnt going to work. not when everyone knows he will never get the same opportunities and attention as his older brother. even his newest step-sibling from the remarriage had BETTER chances to the throne than him. the only good thing that came out of these extravagant ceremonies was seeing HER in her formal uniform. he knows she hates it. that she claims it restricts her movement and makes it difficult to protect him. but at least she gets to stand by his side. so he'll pretend to participate with the customs while standing in the shadows. "..can we step away now?" i don't want them to think i'm trying to pull supporters to my faction." what a joke, he didnt even have supporters. "plus im sure you want to change back into your regular uniform." @aikowo

[solivcgant]

        "   i ...  don't  like  this  game  ,  "   volleyball  player  offers  flatly  to  other  ,  looking  up  at  eiji  with  a  cooled  kind  of  expectation  ,  holding  out  hand  held  console  to  him  .  "  it's  dumb  .  "   and  sure  ,  maybe  it  ISN'T  ,  but  she's  much  more  affectionate  towards  the  idea  of  watching  him  play  it  while  they're  on  the  BUS  than  futilely  watching  herself  mash  the  same  four  buttons  on  repeat  just  to  die  the  exact  same  way  .  she's  a  little  stiff  ,  but  will  lean  into  the  OTHER  ,  setting  head  on  shoulder  .  "  play  .  i'll  watch  .  " - @aikowo

he isn't offended when the console inevitably is offered back to him. in fact, he expected this the moment she asked to play it. so he'll take the console from her grasp and rest his cheek against the top of her head. "you did well though, that level was pretty difficult for me too." a lie, he cleared it while waiting for her during one of her practices. but it was cute watching her TRY to play the game. maybe he'll convince her to play a two player game one day. "want to sleep a bit?" he asked softly, fingers tapping against the buttons to resume playing where she left off. "you stayed late after practice again and we still have four more stops before we have to get off."