Just when Yosuke was always getting closer to Annika and their lips were about to touch there was always an interruption on the way. And the interruption took shape in a bear who was always too curious for his own good. He would always just get in between at the most uncalled moments and go “Yosuke, what are you doing with Annika–Chan?” Even now in his own room.
The two were all alone in his room and no one should have come in at this point. It should have been safe. After all, Ted has been busy downstairs with his mom, asking her a lot of things or helping her out in some way. He should have been busy. Yeah, that should have been the case! So it should have been fine to sneak upstairs with his girlfriend and… He doesn’t need to get into too much detail. Well, not like it would be going too far anyways. And even if so he wasn’t going to talk about it! Ah, you get the point!
Either way, it was just supposed to be the two of them there and it should have been just fine. Just… Well, being a bit more intimate inside his own four walls, his own room, with an empty closet (the part where Teddie was staying in). Even if it took moments of easing into. Sitting next to each other, their fingers brushing against each other’s hands before resting next to each other, holding them in a rather tight grip.
After that they both were looking at each other. One could probably hear his quick swallow, a gulp, being rather hard. Even though it has been a while, them dating for months on end. He should be used to this. And yet it was still as nervewrecking as always. Probably because he just didn’t want to mess this up or make Annika uncomfortable, go too far. It was always a lingering thought. Even when she gave him the ok. But maybe he was overthinking it all.
Regardless, it would end in the same thing. A silent agreement, a simple nod before both of them got closer with their heads, leaning in and having their lips come closer and closer. Bit by bit, trembling as always, just a few millimeters left if not less…
Until now, where Teddie just has to speak up and make both of them flinch before turning to the side, seeing him sitting on his knees and looking at the both of them ever so curiously. That their faces are flushing all red would be an understatement. It is worse than that, way worse. Even though this isn’t anything new or unexpected. It’s just sudden, as always. Teddie is… Well, he’s just here for no reason whatsoever. Probably snuck up or something, much to Yosuke’s own dismay.
And yet before he can even get a word out it is Annika who responds first, a simple answer. “Well, we’re… A little busy here Teddie.”
“Busy with what?” He asks, tilting his head as he is right in front of them. Usually Yosuke would just love to shoo him out yet a quick squeeze against his hand asked him to stay put for the moment. And he would for the time being.
“It’s something between us.” She continues calmly. “Hence why we hurried upstairs.”
“Oooh! Can I help with my beary–”
“It’s best if we solve it by ourselves, sorry.”
“Aww…” And there is that sad face he makes when being told ‘no’. Though it’s more of a face he has when being told off by a girl. Typical, really typical. Yosuke isn’t even surprised seeing that.
But she should hold her ground by now. And from the looks of it she is. “Maybe next time.” Or not. Probably not. Hopefully Annika is just saying this to let Ted off easy. She probably is doing just that actually. “But could we be alone for now?”
“Alright, alright. I’ll be going.” He then jumps up. “Don’t do anything funny Yosuke!” And then he just runs out of the room before knowing it.
Yosuke is so close to getting up and wanting to chase him. “Hey! What’s that–”
“Let him.” Of course he is held back by his girlfriend, making sure that he doesn’t just jump up and run off. “He left the room, didn’t he?”
A sigh, then followed up with a scoff. “I guess.” He answers before looking back at her. “You’re a little too soft with him, you know.”
“I can’t help it. He’s like a little brother after all.”
Yosuke rolls his eyes. “Yeah, he’s just as annoying as one.”
“You’re that close, huh?”
He can see her smile, a soft and amused one. It usually sets him ablaze in a matter of seconds. Nah, this is no different. He’s feeling all sorts of things when seeing it, all those fuzzy feelings. There’s just one catch in all of this… “Can we not talk about this anymore? It kinda ruins the mood y’know.”
“Ah– Fair point.” Annika agrees shortly after letting out a light gasp. “We were… Kind of in the middle of something after all.” And then she becomes a little more flustered again, knowing exactly what he meant. And he kind of can’t help himself but grin a little when seeing that face. It is just too adorable not to.
“Then let’s finish what we started. How about it?”
“Hey, what are you talking about? Are you telling me that I should be a cruel boyfriend and leave my girlfriend to freeze?”
“That’s not it and you know it! Just…” I don't have any words. Yosuke sometimes has very stupid ideas and this is one of them. He means well and all but this just looks ridiculous. But what is his grand, genius idea? Well.. Just let me describe it for you and you may judge for yourself.
Imagine your back against someone’s chest. That was already something which could cause someone to look in public but not the worst thing, especially if it’s a hug from behind. But that isn’t it. It’s not a hug from behind, not really at least. Imagine a coat over it, wrapped around the both of you, zipped close. And then it’s both of you wearing it at once, resulting in it being cramped and looking like some creature with two heads and four legs. Yeah, that is the idea he had and Yosuke insists on it too.
“How are we going to walk?” I point out almost blankly yet given how close he is it makes it impossible to stay calm. I hate to admit but as embarrassing as this position is my heart is pounding so much that my blood is probably pumping like crazy. And I feel a little dizzy from all of this. I can barely keep myself on my own two legs. They feel so wobbly.
“Don’t worry, I got you.” I hear him respond, sounding ever so self assured as I feel him hold onto me, making me want to just faint on the spot. I don’t even know why. Maybe because it’s so overwhelming. “I can walk while keeping you extra warm.”
“That’s a bit much.” I protest, though a little weakly. “I’ll be fine.”
“Didn’t you just complain that it was too cold?”
“Yeah but–”
“Then no buts. Now let’s get going.”
“Everyone will look though!”
“Haha, as if they don’t already when we just walk next to each other.” This guy doesn’t even care if he makes himself look like an idiot! Goddamit Yosuke…
“It should bother you more…” I bring up as I try burying my head into his coat, nearly drowning in it but not enough to hide my flush completely.
“Looks like someone’s shy.” He teases, or something like that. He talks at least light heartily. I can’t tell if he’s stupid or just a dork… Maybe both.
“Shush…” But in the end that’s my guy… The one I fell in love with.
A music enthusiast. It wasn't that surprising when I learned about it. Maybe it's because I constantly see Yosuke running around with his headphones and also seeing him wear them while tapping his foot or moving around when going somewhere. And I don't mean walking, I mean dancing around. Or a mix of dancing and walking. That or he is at work and seems to just dance away while sorting the shelves or in the storage area. And… I admit, he’s pretty good at dancing, even on a whim. But that aside l, onlookers in these situations aren't rare, especially in public. But he didn't seem to mind, absorbed in the music.
As it turns out he listens to all sorts of things – Idol songs, pop, rock, rap… Quite a variety it seems. And it isn't limited to Japanese artists either. He also listens to a lot of western ones. I recognized some album covers of the bands in his room. Not just bands but also movie soundtracks. I just didn't expect him to be eager to present them to me, especially when I said that I didn't listen much to western artists anymore. I haven't done so in a while.
“Wait, really!? But… Aren't you–” He had asked, or was about to.
But I had shook my head. “Sorry. It's not that I’m not open to listening to them. I just… Got stuck listening mostly to Vocaloid or Japanese artists.” Or better put: That and videogame songs as well as anime ones as well as some covers. But that's too embarrassing to admit. Oh, and some liminal and classic. But that's besides the point.
“Huh… Wanna give it a go then?” To my surprise he hadn't mind much. In fact that grin he had on his face was a bit telling, as if he wanted to show off now. “Anything catching your interest? Just say the word!”
And… Well, that's how it happened, why we’re both just sitting in his room, speakers on and music blasting through the room (but not too loud of course). I think it was… Metal? Is that it? I don't listen to that much but I don't hate it (then again, I doubt that I hate any genre of music. Don't ask). Eh, I can just ask Strange I guess. Ask him about the band and he probably knows, given that it sounds like something he would listen to as well.
In any case, my gaze drifts to Yosuke who seems a bit lost in his own world here. I hear him humming mostly or noticing him tapping one of his fingers against his leg. I usually see it from afar but this close up? It's kinda… Uhm… Ah no, I shouldn't stare so much! But I also can't help seeing him like this. I feel a little giddy just seeing him like this. I don't know why but… It's just so much fun to see.
Though I quickly look away when he seems to notice, his own gaze wanders to the side. And of course I open my mouth… “I wasn't looking!”
“Huh? But I didn't say anything yet.” Yosuke isn't smug about it though, just sounding a little confused.
“Er… Right…”
“I just wanted to know what you think.”
“Oh.” I turn back, a bit relieved. Old habits die hard or something. “I mean I like it.”
His eyes lighten up as I say that, much to my own surprise. In fact he can't even hide his grin. “So… Round two?”
I nod. “Sure.” I would have agreed regardless. But seeing him this happy makes me hesitate even less…
Maybe I should also give some more genres a try. Just so that I can keep up with Yosuke.
Whenever Annika came over curiosity overcame Teddie. Especially when she stayed overnight to sleep. So basically a sleepover.
Yosuke’s Mom was surprised the very first time. She was even asking if she wasn't dreaming because not even she had thought that her son would bring a girl home, let alone have her stay overnight.
“Don't you dare try anything funny with her.” Yosuke's Mom even scolded her son quietly.
“Wha– I won't, Mom! Do you have that little faith in me!?”
Even though it is dangerous. Teddie had read all about it online what two people might be up to late at night! Especially if they sleep in the same bed like this young couple! Well… Annika was the one who had asked and Yosuke had agreed, trying to not come off as too overjoyed. But this bear can see right through a guy like Yosuke!
And right now, night approaches. It is awfully quiet in the room, lights out and everyone in their bed… Or beds. Teddie is sleeping in that closet after all. It's surprisingly cozy actually. He likes Yosuke’s closet.
And usually he would just keep the door shut. But he is a curious bear so in actuality he is peeking out slightly from the door, having it a little open while looking through it. At most he gears the sheets moving but that's about it. There's constant rustling, getting Teddie more curious. He just has to keep his ears open.
“Uhm… Hey…” He hears a feminine voice call out softly, almost uncertain. Annika’s voice.
“What is it?” Another voice would respond, though also more quiet than usually used to. And it is somewhat calm, a little too calm. And then rustling the sheets again before continuing to speak. “Can't sleep?”
“Yeah… I… didn't wake you up, did I?”
“Not like it's that easy when you constantly turn around.”
“Ah! Sorry… If it helps I can just–”
“It's fine.” Yosuke is chuckling now. What are they both doing? “Didn't expect you to be that nervous though.”
“It just… Has been a while since I slept anywhere else.” Annika responds. One can hear just how nervous she is. “Especially in the same bed as a guy.”
“Hey, don't tell me my Mom told you something.”
“No! I already know that you're not going to do anything weird! I just mean in general.”
“Huh. Didn't expect you to make such a big deal out of it.”
“Well, it's just the two of us… Technically…” Huh!? Just the two of them!? Did she forget about Teddie!? Why Annika–Chan!?
And Yosuke is just confirming her. This bear hears it loud and clear! “Technically it is just us, yeah.” He confirms with a quiet laugh. “Which means–”
“Heeeeeey!” Teddie just can't hold it in anymore. Before knowing it he slams the closet door to the side. “Don't forget me!” And then he loses his balance and falls out of the closet, flat on the ground.
He hears both gasps and it only takes seconds later for Yosuke to scold Teddie for being so loud. All while Annika is hiding beneath the blanket in embarrassment.
Can't a bear be curious and not want to be forgotten? Is that too much to ask? Yeeesh…
So I'm working on some stuff based on the AU I am making. However, Yosuke does not have an official design for it yet, so I'm using his werewolf costume as a basis. Close enough since he will go dog boy. I will debate if my sona gets a redesign for it, so have theur standard outfit for now.
Anyways, I have the drawing I want to make a full pic so have those sketches. He's gonna be the clingiest of the group probably and they have to give him constant attention... Which they don't mind doing as he's too adorable for his own good (in their opinion).
