happy birthday to u

[whenyouneedme]

♥ Who: sad rawna kids, maybe less sad other people
♥ Where: rawna’s house
♥ When: 7/4-7/8
♥ What: canon update party
♥ Rating: prolly pg for intense worry


This was not how the afternoon was supposed to go.

It was really just supposed to be a little lounge in the afternoon. Kai had taken Bug out for a little romp in the sunshine, let the little guy stretch its… uh… rind? Get its roll on. Enjoy that one patch of grass for a while, a fruitbug needed some quality time outside sometimes, probably. Kai did at least. Playing with the orange eventually devolved into just sitting around for a bit as it rolled around, and that eventually led to laying back to watch the clouds roll by. Had there been any plans for dinner? Was the kind of idle thought that passed by. Maybe when all three of them were home, they could try making oyakodon or something together. That seemed like a good time.

When idle thoughts and lazy clouds became a nap, he didn’t know.

He didn’t wake up when Rawna’s priests came and picked him up. He didn’t wake up when Bug squeaked at them either, so he missed all the erratic circles it rolled around them as they went off to the temple.

It rolled all the way there, and all the way back, rolling around in obvious circles in the yard until someone it knew came home. Was it you? Yes? Well, better follow that fruit cuz there it went down the road to Rawna’s house.

The priests were kind of expecting them. Even with the mishaps that had happened, Rawna’s priests were familiar enough with this group to know that there was one pertinent reason Shinji or Kyoko would have shown up right now…. Even if they didn’t yet. Yes, their friend was this way. Yes, they could visit with him.

He didn’t wake up then, either.

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[daikonrose]

Oh no--she had fretted too long, and now there was only one spot open for her. When Kaito gave her hand that tug, she couldn't help stalling another moment or two, biting her lip as she looked down at the boys in their cozy bliss. Really, why was she needed here, again? Didn't Kaito already have everything? There might be space for her in this bed, but Kyoko knew she didn't have a place here.

Just for tonight, though, she would make a tiny, temporary one for herself. She had to avert her eyes from the boys as she gingerly laid herself down beside Kaito, but she didn't turn her back on them, at least not yet. And her hand would stay nestled warmly in Kai's all the while.

"... G-goodnight, then."

[hedgehogsdilemma]

Wasn't being wanted compelling enough? Though, if Shinji knew of those particular worries, he's sure he'd understand completely. Heck, he's already uncertain of how comfortable she actually is with this whole arrangement, but... if it's what Kai wants, Shinji's already more than happy to oblige by those wishes as far as he's able. He doesn't want to let Kyoko out of his sight quiet yet either, having her go off to be on her own after holding her hand for so many days feels like it would be far, far too lonely of a thing to do.

It's nice that she isn't immediately trying to make herself scarce, too. His own hand is still nice and warm in Kai's, but he's also not making a big effort to get too snuggly with tonight's company present. Let's keep the awkwardness for her down to a minimum, if possible.

"Mmm," he hums softly, taking a look over toward Kyoko with a downright fond expression, a smile playing faintly on his lips. "Thank you, again, for everything."

[whenyouneedme]

Well, now he had everything. Two halves of his whole, just where he wanted them to be. He really was too damn lucky, he hadn't needed to look far at all to find his reasons to live his life better. Those hands warm in his were more than enough.

He was on board for keeping the awkward to a minimum, knowing this was just a selfish request that was being very kindly obliged. Shinji had a future of downright clingy cuddles ahead of him scheduled for the next week at least. Of course, it was only the snuggling that Kai really had any jurisdiction over anymore.

The adoration that was so plainly on his face as he looked between them was another matter entirely. Maybe he could have done something about it. Maybe he just didn't care to. That's just how his face was now in the middle of all these sweet sentiments.

[daikonrose]

What?? Why was she being thanked right now? Cheeks pink, Kyoko looked over at Shinji, and was hit full in the face with the sweet expressions from him and Kaito both. What the heck. How was she supposed to survive in these extreme conditions?

Face burning darker, Kyoko shook her head, half burying it in her pillow in the process. "It's--I-- um... Don't worry about it."

[hedgehogsdilemma]

For sticking with Shinji for four straight days! For agreeing to come along to bed with them! You're being a real treasure, that's why you're being thanked!

Shinji's said what he wants, though, he won't drag sleep-take-two on any longer than necessary. That bashful reaction will be taken as it is, nothing to chase down or insist upon.

"Mhm," no worries here, as long as the message has been delivered. "Sleep well, you two."

[whenyouneedme]

Kai chuckled very softly, a low hum in between them. It was just a cute exchange. He could understand feeling weird for being thanked for things like that, but at the same time... Thank you, Kyoko. For staying close, for being here. Things would really have been a mess without her. Shinji'd already done her in though, so he'd hold off on his onslaught of gratitude. He'd done quite enough emotional damage tonight.

"Mmhm." He squeezed both their hands, easing out a happy, sleepy sigh. Here was a smile for her, there was a smile for him. "Goodnight, sleep well."

And then softly, one more promise. "See you in the morning."

[daikonrose]

Jeez. Gosh. Kyoko buried her face more snugly in the pillow as that squeeze to her hand made her heart skip. This was dangerous... but if she was honest with herself, she couldn't imagine wanting to be anywhere else right now.

"Goodnight," she mumbled again, her voice muffled. "... in the morning."