ex_halfthetro706 | [ RL: Devit; Shito | Backdated to late November/early December idk orz]

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[ RL: Devit; Shito | Backdated to late November/early December idk orz]

Devit was nervous. It was clear in the quick glances he aimed at Shito, his stiff step, and the way he clutched the strap of the black messenger bag he'd slung over his shoulder like it was a lifeline. He'd done is best to pretend like nothing was different or special about this, despite the fact that he'd even dressed nice. (Well, nice by his standards, anyway, which included black PVC pants that were slashed at the thighs and a dark, gray, zip-up vest.) He'd almost managed to convince himself before they left the dorms, in fact, but the longer they walked, the more his confidence dropped, it seemed.

What the hell did he know about dating, anyway? Nothing at all! Sure, they'd gone to the movies a few times--an option Devit would have happily gone with, if he'd had any money--but this was different, as much as he tried to pretend otherwise. This was him trying to do something nice for Shito, maybe even impress him a little with how thoughtful and creative he could be. This was him trying to be that... 'r' word.

Romantic.

Ugh, even thinking about it made him cringe and shudder. What the fuck had put such a dumb, harebrained thought into his head? Being sleep-deprived and lonely and watching black and white films at four in the morning? Ugh...

This was stupid. He was stupid and not nearly as creative without Jasdero, and Shito would surely realize it and laugh at him and--fuck it. This was going to be a fucking disaster.

Unfortunately, it was a bit too late to turn back, as they fast approached their destination. After a few more moments, Devit stopped and gestured ahead of them.

"Well... We're here!" he announced. Apparently, 'here' was a large park that featured an expanse of trees, the leaves of which had only recently changed to autumn shades of gold and red.

Devit cast a sidelong glance at Shito, waiting for his reaction.

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"In the spring, we should view the trees again," Shito said with some enthusiasm. "With all the cherry petals, they'll be even prettier. But look."

He let go of Devit's hand and stepped off the path, picking up a leaf that had turned a deep, perfect crimson before it fell, and hadn't yet gone brown or dry.

"Isn't that beautiful?"

Devit watched him, then followed to get a closer look at the leaf.

"It's nice," he agreed, and it was. For a leaf, anyway. He glanced up at Shito curiously. "You really like this stuff, huh?"

Shito let the leaf fall to join its brethren littering the sides of the path. "Something like that has to be appreciated in the moment," he said. "Because in a week that leaf will be faded and dull, and you'll never get to see its colour otherwise."

Maybe Devit wouldn't - couldn't - get it. But maybe he'd start to understand a little.

"Oh." Devit didn't get it. Well, he did in a literal sense--obviously all the leaves would be dead soon, so they'd have to look at them now--but he had a feeling Shito was doing one of those double meaning things. He just didn't know what the other meaning was.

After a moment, he grabbed the other boy's hand and began walking again. "We'll come back in spring," he said. If it was important to Shito, then they'd do it, even if he didn't get it.

Shito smiled, but it was bittersweet. Would they be able to come back in the spring? He had no memory of the last virus, but he'd seen the video that was posted. He didn't really know what it meant, but it worried him.

Still, he could enjoy this in the moment.

"So you said there was food somewhere?"

Devit didn't think about that. To him, the virus was just a virus, because there was no way in hell that could happen to Shito. He wouldn't let it.

"Mm? No, I said there were tables," he clarified, grinning. "I brought the food."

"Oh," Shito said, grinning back with pleasure. "Well, that's even better." He continued down the path, holding Devit's hand, looking around for the picnic tables. Hopefully they wouldn't be all dirty.

"Yeah," Devit agreed, allowing himself to feel a bit smug. Maybe this wasn't such a lame idea, after all!

They came to a clearing, where several picnic tables were scattered about, their surfaces covered by fallen leaves. Devit led Shito to one that was a bit out of the way, near a large maple tree. "How's this?"

Shito cocked his head, flicking maple leaves away with the sleeve of his changshan before taking a seat. "It seems perfect to me," he said. The seat wasn't damp, at least, which had been his big worry. Thankfully, it hadn't rained in a couple of days, and the leaves were dry and relatively clean.

Devit took a seat opposite him and proceeded to open his bag. "So! Anyway. I didn't know what kind of sandwiches you like, so I made a few from the stuff we had and... eh..."

He trailed off as he looked into his bag and saw a flower setting on top of the pile of sandwiches, now beginning to wilt. Shit, that part was supposed to come before all this, wasn't it?

"Hmm?" Shito asked, leaning over a little in curiosity as Devit suddenly broke off and looked with obvious distress into the bag. Was something wrong with the food?

"What's wrong?"

Devit blinked and looked up, quickly closing his bag. "Huh? Uh, nothing! Ha..."

Damn it... Should he give it to Shito or just throw it away? It was practically dying as it was, but he'd gone through the trouble of finding where the damn things grew just so he could give him one. And maybe it was the epitome of lame, but Shito seemed to like lame, and he liked these flowers, so that basically cancelled the lameness out! Right?

"Eh..."

Shito couldn't see into the bag without getting up out of his seat. He craned his neck, but couldn't figure out what was wrong from there, so he huffed and glared at Devit.

"Well? What is it?"

Suddenly, there was a wilting spider lily being shoved at Shito.

"Here," Devit said. He was cringing again, like it was almost painful to be doing this, but he was actually preparing himself for the strange look that was sure to come.

Shito's eyes did widen in surprise as a red lily was suddenly thrust towards him. He took it gently, something very painful flickering in his eyes. The flowers were his favourite, but they also reminded him of his mother, and he held it almost reverently, cradling it in his hands.

"Thank you," he said, very softly, and looked up at Devit, smiling. "Thank you. This is all...really thoughtful. I don't know what to say."

Devit watched Shito's reaction from the corner of his eye, still bracing himself even as the zombie took the flower and held it like it was the most fragile thing in the world. It wasn't until Shito thanked him that Devit was able to relax slightly and make eye contact once again.

It felt good to know he was doing something right--really damn good, in fact--and he grinned uncertainly, shrugging in response. "Eh... Say you're happy?"

"I'm happy," Shito said dutifully. He hesitated, then scooted over to the other side of the table and gave Devit a peck on the lips. That seemed proper, despite the fact that they were in public.

Devit's grin widened, and he leaned forward to return the kiss, holding it a bit longer before pulling away. "Really?"

Shito squirmed a little at the kiss, though he enjoyed it. He slipped an arm around Devit, leaning against him. "Yes, this whole thing was really...thoughtful."

It was, wasn't it? Devit practically beamed as he slipped an arm around Shito in return, pulling him close. He could be nice and thoughtful when he wanted to be!

"So you're not suspicious of me anymore? I can surprise you like this?"

Shito blinked at the question. He shifted a little closer, letting Devit pull him against him, and thought about that.

"Yes, you can," he said decisively, smiling. He hadn't thought Devit was capable of something like this, but now that he knew, he wouldn't be nearly so wary next time. "But don't use that as an excuse to play a prank on me next time," he added severely.

"A prank?" Devit asked, sounding the epitome of surprised. "Me? Come on, I'd never do anything like that!"

Shito gave him a disbelieving look. "Do you know that when you say things like that, it makes it harder for me to believe you?"

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