#graphitetroll

[trek-tracks]

A trilogy, of sorts

[baldyborg]

In the road to hero ova when the tailor suggested the abandoned apartment to him, he said they’d been abandoned due to monster attacks with all the utilities left on

Unless it works differently in Japan, I’m assuming that was to lampshade them not being shut off after everyone left and stopped paying bills. but it’s established he’s living in an abandoned building because he couldn’t afford to pay rent

[batneko]

Genossai 17 for the lying prompt!!

This one got long.

The problem began when Genoslet it slip in an interview that he preferred men. Saitama alreadyknew, so did Kuseno, and Genos said those were the only people whoseopinions he cared about. He hadn't considered how much trouble itwould cause.

Now there were articles andspeculation every time Genos was in public with another male hero,and since they outnumbered the women heroes by almost 75% that was alot of people. Many of whom were upset to have theirheterosexuality called into question.

“It's too bad you don'thave a real boyfriend,” Saitama said after the third publicconfrontation. “At least then the news would shut up about it.Internet people would still gossip but who cares about them?”

“Do you think so?” Genosasked, perking up.

“Sure. That's how it workswith idols.”

“But I'm not interested inanyone.” Genos drooped again, his shoulders slumping and eyesdimming. “I've never even been on a date. It seems like a lot oftrouble to go to.”

“If it'll get people offyour back, isn't trouble worth it? Besides,” Saitama elbowed him.“You deserve to have somebody like you.”

Genos smiled, and pushed hiselbow away. “You like me. That's enough.”

“Sure I do!”

The next day a photo of thetwo of them appeared in the tabloids, Genos' hand on Saitama's elbow,both of them smiling. They got Saitama's rank wrong, but it was thefirst time he'd been acknowledged as a hero next to Genos at all.

“Well it was only a matterof time,” Saitama said. Genos was scowling at the website like hecould erase the article with his eyes. “It's no big deal, Genos.I'm not bothered.”

“I am!” Genos said.“We're master and student, to claim you'd take advantage of thatbond...”

“Nobody knows we're masterand student! And besides, who cares? We're both adults, I'm notforcing you to learn from me. If we wanted to date it wouldn't beimproper or anything.”

“Y- you think so?” Genoslooked at the page again, eyes wide.

“Hey... do you want to letthis one ride?”

“What?”

“The rumor. Let it go. Letpeople think we're a couple. It'll save you straight guys yelling atyou, and you won't have to go to the trouble of actually datinganyone.”

Genos blinked, slowly. “Letit... Pretend to be a couple? With you?”

Saitama couldn't quite hidehis wince at the obvious disinterest there. “I just thought itwould help. You don't have to, obviously.”

“No it- it's a good idea.If you don't mind, sensei, thank you.”

“I don't mind. Not at all.”

Genos sent a statement to thewebsite that started it, and soon enough was flooded with interviewrequests. Even Saitama got two. He ignored both, and Genos onlyaccepted the one from the most reputable news outlet.

He brought Saitama with himon the day of the interview. While Genos spoke with the staff,Saitama found himself almost sick with nerves. They hadn't practicedfaking affection, and thinking about holding his hand, hugging...maybe even kis-

“Sensei?”

Saitama shook his head.“What's up?”

“I'm about to go on. Do youneed anything?”

“Oh, uh.” Maybe theydidn't have to fake anything at all. “Nope, I'm good. Do yourthing.”

Genos nodded, and smiledtightly.

Saitama parked himself by thesnack table, out of the way, watching Genos awkwardly talk about hislife, about meeting Saitama and moving in with him. Then they got tothe meaty part.

“So tell me,” thereporter leaned forward eagerly. “What made you fall for him?Someone like you, young, popular, and handsome?”

Genos frowned.“Saitama-sensei is handsome.”

“Of course,” she smiledpolitely. “But what turned your feelings romantic?”

“It wasn't... onething.” The frown turned thoughtful. “I wanted to learn strengthfrom Saitama-sensei, but he went out of his way to teach me otherthings. Things I'd forgotten. Like relaxing, having fun, allowingyourself to enjoy small pointless things. And I'm- I'm happy now,with him.” Genos twisted his hands in his lap. “It's not that Ifeel I owe him. Saitama-sensei would do this for anyone. Becausethat's the kind of person he is... that's why I fell in love withhim.”

The reporter's eyes wereglistening, and her voice was thick when she said, “That'swonderful, Demon Cyborg. I can't imagine anyone having a problem withyour relationship.”

“If they did, I wouldn'tcare.”

The interview continued for afew minutes more, mostly questions about what they did as a couple,which Genos either dodged or used things they'd done in real life.When he was finished the crew retrieved the microphone clipped to hisshirt, and Genos made a beeline for Saitama.

“Was that okay?” heasked, visibly nervous.

“Wow,” Saitama said. Hisvoice was shaking, and he had to swallow a lump in his throat.“You’re good. Really had me believing you for a while there.”

“Oh...” Genos gave himhalf a smile. “I- Thank you, sensei.”

“Let's um. Let's get out ofhere, huh?”

“Yes sensei.”

They walked back in silence.Saitama kept his distance. If he touched Genos now, even by accident,he didn't think he could hide how much he wished those words had beenreal.

[gigglesnortbangdead]

Hi! I hope this isn't too intrusive, but are you gonna continue writing The Way Home? It's my favorite fic and I legit miss it

yes, yes, yes, yes! 

i am so sorry i just have class and work but i am slowly eking out the next chapter and i hope to get it up someday! 

[wegotisms]

I saw your post about being in a relationship you don't wanna be in and I don't mean to be presumptuous, but I've been in that exact situation before and I I found that it's best to just be honest with that person about your desires.

Especially if you like them and want to be their friend, I think you’d both be happier in the long run if you maybe stayed single. I didn’t wanna disappoint my girlfriend either and I just ended up hurting her more. Do what makes you happiest! 

Like I honestly don’t even know what I want.  Is this just a depressive episode?  Will I think differently once I get out of it?  I think I have to answer that question first – of whether this is me or my bipolar disorder – before acting on anything.

But thank-you so much for your advice.  It’s definitely something important to think about when I consider continuing this relationship.  

[roseinrapture]

It's not your birthday here yet but happy birthday anyway o3o!

Thank you i apprecciate it :)

[roseinrapture]

graphitetroll said: !!!!! Yeah imma try to get them under custom lemonbrat merch.

[leialovett-archive]

graphitetroll replied to your post “ive never been a superfan of anything that has merchandise literally...”

Don't!

foolish, this will not stop me

you cannot stop me