Asahi Brutus

later than it needed.

At least, he pulled away. His forehead gently bumping theirs.]

If anyone should apologize, or have remorse, it is I.

[No, he did not hate nor resent them. He loved them, and he loved them more than he allowed himself to realize.

His other hand came up, cupping their cheek so softly. He smiled into their kiss. Asahi felt a mixture of relief, joy, and sadness. Sadness, because this felt like it was coming far+

Only for you.

bark.

regardless.

How can I refuse?

[he stopped as they reached the middle of the bridge, his hand still shaking. He turned his head, looking out over the bay. After a moment, he kissed Izumi. Probably his first genuine kiss, and not something laced with sarcasm or annoyance.]

eternal torture and torment.

Yet when it came to you….I was powerless. I resented you. Thinking his attentions was misplaced. But your laugh, your smile.

Oh, I kept my peace. And then the monster came, masking as me, hurting you…/hurting/ you.

I do not deserve your love. Yet you give it to me+

into the hells.

How could I not? He hurt the one person I /truly/ cared for. Lord Zenos was but an ends to the means. A way to remain close to…you.

[He glanced at Izumi, frustration clearly written on his face]

A man can be selfish. A man can drag the object of his hatred to the hells for+

Stop…

[His hand shook, clearly he was upset with Izumi’s words]

I watch. I saw. I know what he did to you. I was powerless to stop it from happening. I-

I used my love for our Lord as a distraction. Used him to pretend that what he did, did not hurt me. I told him as much, as I dragged him deep+

And so what if I did?

Do not be ridiculous, Izumi.

[He continues walking, guiding them to a noodle shop that was a fair bit out of the way]

I’ve loved you for some time, yet you chase others. You tease and tease them, making me jealous. You wonder why I never confessed? That is why.

What? No! You didn’t give me an order, so I see no reason to kiss your entire body.

[Big, huge fat lie]

[His face flushed, that look always got him in the worst best way.]

Of course I do. But you never believe me.

[His gaze lingered, his expression entirely readable, especially to Izumi. As good as he was faking it, they knew him well enough]

//bully this man till he snaps

[he’s blushing]

//one day, asahi is going to snap and attack Izumi

With his d—

D-?? …. I know a decent place, not much foot traffic.

[His arm hooked to give them more stability to hang on him.]

Perhaps they hate you and claim it is love.

……

Have you told it to stop that.

That’s because I /actually/ do. And others find you easy to bully. They are not wrong, but.

[Asahi waved his hand dismissively. He huffed sharply, turning in his heel]

Did we not just…? Oh fine. Where do you want to get noodles from?

....

[He sighed heavily, shaking his head]

No, I do not want to hurt you. But /sometimes/ I would like to knock some sense into you.

The mice are too cute to be rid of anyways. They remind me of you, annoying little creatures, cut RT ing about.

[he grabs their hands, helping them back to their feet.]

What other thing?

I do not hate it.

In fact, I quite loath it, because I cannot even kill the mice that try to sneak into the estate.

[He crosses his arms and stares down at them.]

Not really, if I'm to be honest. Did I hate it when you first put them on me? Yes. Have I grown accustomed to them since? ...debatable.

I have no real desire to hurt you, Izumi. I... enjoy your company far too much.

I would, if you didn’t put these damn restrictions on me.

[just staring down at them]

Why are you being pathetic? Get up, or I'll kick you.

[looks left, then right.]

Kiss..?

And that is my name.

That's your name, yes.

Yes, nap time together…

[He tucks himself against them!]

Warm…

Wha-? Oh. I thought this was…

Alright.

[he was too tired to protest]