[ shoyo is ready to focus a little more on the project at hand: making . . . crowns. he's not at all adept in them; most of his chose rose buds keep falling due to snipping them to short to weave, but there's nothing better than a bit of tape to keep things together. with his tongue sticking out and his ears flicking up and down during his concentration, shoyo finally bounces onto his hooves to present . . . ]
—There! Check it out! [ not exactly the prettiest flower crowns, but it works, enough that he sets it right on top of tobio's head. ] A crown fit for a real king!
[ Kageyama is not a fan of flower crown making and he's not done with the one he'd been halfheartedly working on when Hinata sets the rose crown on his head. The first hint that something is different might be the fact that he didn't instantly tell Hinata not to call him that.
The second might be the way he sort of just stares at Hinata with soft eyes. In truth, it might not be all that different from some of the looks Kageyama sets on Hinata when the other isn't paying attention. After all for him that crown isn't creating new feelings but pushing real ones to the surface. ]
[ it’s not really different at all. the king shoyo speaks of is not the one who terrorized the court, but orchestrates it. shoyo crowned him again; the first time with a towel, and now a second time–
it’s such a cool name, and he could certainly take it back and reinvent it. shoyo had blind faith in that. the red head takes a step back and marvels with a chortling grin, having no idea what’s bubbling up when it all just felt . . . so natural.
shoyo isn’t as subtle. he felt more at home than ever with kageyama around. ]
what did he just hear? shoyo’s ears flop up and down, with him making sure there’s nothing inside them to blocking the space he had to listen. his hearing is pretty good, though. should be, at least. ]
. . . . Is everything. Okay?
[ does he have a fever? shoyo lifts a hand to pap kageyama’s temples. ]
[ Kageyama reaches out and touches Hinata's ears. Pets them, really. He's been wanting to do that. His cheeks are pink with a light blush, one that gets deeper when Hinata touches his forehead. ]
Everything's fine.
[ He's definitely not sick. He pets the ear again. ]
[ this is………… kind of weird. really weird. he’s not even grinding his hand into his skull, he’s petting his ears. petting. it’s soft and affectionate and.
makes shoyo turn beet red. now he’s feeling it. not exactly embarrassment, but . . . that’s only been a daydream. was he dreaming? was he the one running a fever? shoyo checks himself, but can’t exactly tell if his own temperature is off.
wait. wait wait wait wait wait. his heart is pounding in his ears!! kageyama’s red as an apple! he’s becoming . . . highly aware of what eren asked.
thattttt can’t be (but it is.). ]
O . . . Okay? [ where’d. this come from? ] You’re . . . Awesome, too!
[ but kageyama already knew that. it wasn’t the first time shoyo’s openly said so. ]
[ ow! yeow!! but shoyo doesn’t make a huge effort to get away— his cheeks are madly squishable, to boot. that gives him some time to just look up, and….. stare, if not quite fondly. confused? weirded out? maybe all of that in between. ]
You don’t usually say that stuff, though.
[ he’s pretty red around the face, and finally bats the other boy’s hand away. ]
[At some point Cater will hunt Kageyama down so he can hand him a mug that appears to be hand-molded and fired from the local pottery shop. It has the etching TEARS OF THE PEOPLE I BEAT AT VOLLEYBALL on it. There's also a bag of some manner of tasty treat sitting inside.
[ Kageyama doesn’t get a lot of messages and so he’s never had to think about needing to put his phone on silent. He wasn’t really sleeping all that well anyway when it beeps. ]
idk if I'd say a lot LOL I just try and b chill w/ everyone
[And there is, of course, a very real disparity between who he is friendly with and who he is friends with. Even those he considers friends he keeps a certain measure of distance.]
I was attached to volleyballs from the time I was born, I guess. I always wanted to hold one and carry one around. It kind of runs in my family. My sister played for a while… my grandfather is the one that taught me everything I know. He basically raised me because my parents are always traveling.
But he died when I was in middle school and… so… I work to be the best at volleyball that I can.
[Cater reads those three words a few times. He thinks about what Kageyama said at the party, before they kissed...and realizes very suddenly that he's not sure at all how to proceed. Coward that he is, he decides that maybe for now he can continue to get away with simply not properly acknowledging the feelings he's being presented with.
Irresponsible? Absolutely. But Cater had never really claimed to be a good guy.]
There's not really much to know. I like music and skateboarding and photography. Back at school, I'm in the Pop Music Club. One of my favorite subjects is astrology. I have two older sisters.
[ It’s probably easier that way. Kageyama doesn’t know what to do with feelings, didn’t even quite realize he’d actually put it out there just as much as he had before they kissed. ]
You have a lot of interests.
[ after he sends that, a second impulsive anxiety driven text is sent… and he wishes he could unsend it the moment he hits enter. ]
[Well, shit. Cater Diamond, you are such an asshole.]
No you didn't! You're totally fine!!! Lol sorry 😅
was there anything in particular you wanted to know about me??? I'm really not that interesting that's all so I just kind of threw out a bunch of facts at once
[ Kageyama isn’t sure he believes he didn’t make things weird but he won’t argue. He certainly isn’t thinking anything like Cater’s an asshole — Kageyama is generally the asshole in most situations. ]
I wasn’t… there’s nothing wrong with what you said! I think you’re interesting… I don’t know what it’s like to be able to be able to focus on a bunch of different things.
I'm just not really dedicated to any one thing. Like, I'm decently good at my hobbies but it's not any kind of notable talent and nothing that I'll ever try and see through to make a career out of.
I don't have any aspirations.
[Why did he even say that much? Cater frowns at himself, but he's already sent the text, so no taking it back now. This was why he shouldn't message people at the witching hour.]
But you have focus and dedication. You're definitely going to be a professional and make a name for yourself.
[He was a joke and he knew it...but he couldn't let his own cynicism override the fact that Kageyama had said something very kind. Cater takes a breath before continuing to give a proper...somewhat less miserable-than-he-actually-felt response.]
Thanks for saying that. Anything could happen in the future, right?
Free as a bird! 😉 Who knows where the wind will take me next LOL.
[He hates it, actually. He feels the opposite of free--but of course he's not going to admit that, especially not to someone who seems to think so highly of him.]
As long as we're both here, I'm happy to help you embrace ur inner CARPE DIEM
[Cater doesn't bother changing out of his pajamas, just slips on an extra layer to combat the cold and tucks himself into some shoes. He has a moment of reflection as he's doing so--that maybe it wasn't the wisest idea to do this, to go over to a boy's house in the middle of the night when he was clearly catching feelings...
But, well, yolo. Consequences were for future Cater to deal with.
He knows where the traps are laid around the house, but he's still careful and takes his time getting past them. It's possible that Rook might wake up hearing him sneaking out...but figures the guy won't actually judge him for it. Once he's in the clear, he shoves his hands in his pockets and walks at a hurried pace until he reaches Kageyama's door, knocking softly.]
[ Kageyama doesn't know what he was thinking. It's not like he's not used to being alone, even more so since coming here. But talking to Cater just makes him want to see Cater. He opens the door in sweatpants and t-shirt, feeling a little cagey. Just maybe his anxiety is showing with cat ears. Sometimes he can't quite control it completely.
But he opens the door when the other knocks, letting him in quickly. ]
[Maybe it's just a reflexive behavior, but regardless of the shifting energies in their text exchange, Cater's full energy as soon as Kageyama opens the door. He sweeps inside, rubbing his arms.]
Whew! It is cold out there! Winter vibes are fun and all for a bit but I'm ready for springtime.
[That's when his eyes shift up and he notices the cat ears poking out from that dark patch of hair on the taller teen's head. He flashes a grin.]
If I didn't know better I'd think that you were startled to see me.
[ Kageyama says and the door is closed quickly to keep too much cold air from getting in. His cheeks go red when the other looks up and he knows what he's looking at. He glances to the side and then turns tail. ]
[ Kageyama didn't really mind the drink but it was the middle of the night so he hadn't even thought of coffee. both can be had with milk so he finds them equal more or less. He bites his lip briefly as he's moving to the little kitchen to start making two cups of hot chocolate for them both. ]
One of two...?
[ He can handle making hot chocolate himself, though! ]
[He's hoping that Kageyama gets the message without Cater being any more explicit. In the meantime he'll lean against the kitchen doorway while the hot chocolate is being made.]
[ He's welcoming having his back to Cater for the time being as milk is heated and then everything is mixed together. He doesn't have any marshmallows or peppermint to add so it'll just be a simple affair. ]
[It's a good thing that Kageyama's back is to him, because he doesn't see the way that Cater's expression goes blank. Outside of his incessant flirting, he had his reservations on whether or not this was a good idea. Cater was certainly willing to crawl into bed with the other teen, but...did he want to? Did the potential risks outweigh the immediate payoff?]
[ Kageyama stays quiet as he finishes, trying to get his thoughts in order but he really didn't know what to think. ]
I... don't know. I didn't have any expectations. I just guess I'm... glad to see you.
[ He is so bad with words and expressing his emotions. He's been working for a long time now on talking to people and trying to understand others better. But Cater is hard to read sometimes. ]
[ Kageyama's face gets a little pensive as he grabs his own mug. He leans against the kitchen counter and avoids eye contact. He's not sure what direction to move them in just yet. ]
It's not that good... did I make things weird for you?
[ He knows he'd basically admitted to liking Cater. ]
[This was absolutely not a conversation that Cater wanted to have. He takes a breath, trying to decide if he wants to continue to blow off the topic, but...well, he'd come here, hadn't he? He owed it to Kageyama to at least be a bit more straightforward.]
No, you didn't.
[Cater keeps his voice as light as possible, to try and keep things casual even as they delve into a subject that could get very uncomfortable very quickly.]
I like you. I'm just not looking to get into a relationship. I don't want to mislead you, if that's what you're hoping for.
[ Kageyama quietly takes a sip of the hot chocolate, mulling over the other's answer and well. He never really thought Cater would like him like that anyway so it's not that big of a surprise but whatever he feels about it he packs in a box to slide into the back of his mind. ]
I probably wouldn't be good at a relationship anyway so...it's not like that.
[Kageyama seems to mostly take it well, but when he says that, Cater can't help but wince. He kicks off from the doorway to close the space between them and put a hand on the other boy's arm.]
[ Kageyama clears his throat at that. He's pretty sure that's the first time someone he's attracted to had so blatantly stated they found him attractive. ]
Well, okay.
[ He lifts his hot chocolate. ]
But... we should finish these before they get cold.
[With a giggle and a wink, Cater clinks his mug with Kageyama's before raising it to his lips and taking a hearty gulp. Now it felt like he had an incentive to hurry and polish off all its contents.]
[ Kageyama's heart does a little skip and he smiles a bit awkwardly before he starts to work on finishing off his hot chocolate. ]
I'll try not to turn into a cat.
[ He mumbles with his lips against the rim of his cup. Otherwise drinking steadily because somehow now the goal is to finish the hot chocolate as soon as possible in favor of other ventures. ]
[Maybe it's just imagining things, but Cater sure seems to be locking eyes with the other boy and staring intently while they drink. His smile cracks from around the ceramic at the statement, eyes shining.
As soon as he finishes, he licks his lips and reaches around Kageyama to purposefully set the empty mug down in a way that brings their bodies closer. When he brings his hand back, he brushes his fingers along the other boy's waist.]
[ Cater has really, really pretty eyes. Kageyama is torn between not being able to look at him and not being able to look away. The moment the other is sidled closer, though, his eyes widen and a rush of tingles follow his touch.
It's weird, that a touch to his side takes his breath away. He clears his throat, gaze dropping as he drinks the last few sips of the hot chocolate before setting it down a little too hard so it clinked a bit too loud.
Words... he should say something shouldn't he... ]
[Kageyama doesn't say anything, so Cater doesn't either. There are no mugs to hide behind, now, and he isn't being given any indications that he should back up and give the other boy some space.
So, he leans up to bridge the gap between them and press their lips together. Hopefully, Kageyama would be able to contain himself from turning into a cat again...but if he was being honest, Cater was still half-expecting it.]
[ Moving away is the last thing that Kageyama wants Cater to do but he's also unsure of what to do with himself at the moment and the urge to run and hide or otherwise cat is strong.
But he doesn't want that again and so he takes a steady breath in the moments he has, keeping himself calm, hopefully.
His heart does race, though when their lips press together. His eyes stay open for a moment before he closes them and luckily all that is cat of him is still the ears. His hands hang awkwardly at his sides. But this time now that he didn't immediately shift he can really savor the moments their lips touch.
Honestly, he doesn't have any idea how one is supposed to go about being a good kisser, though... and that is starting to push itself into the forefront of his mind because he's pretty sure that Cater is really, really good at this.
At least he makes Kageyama feel really, really good. ]
[It is definitely clear that Kageyama is not an experienced kisser, but Cater doesn't mind. If anything, that makes this all the more special.]
Don't overthink it--just follow my lead.
[He whispers those words against the other boy's lips, barely moving away, before renewing the kiss once more. His own hands wander down to find Kageyama's and guide them to his waist, encouraging him to hold their bodies together.]
[ Don't overthink it is a lot easier said than done when there are a million new sensations and stimulation that he's not used to. People barely ever touched him, he barely touched other people and not like this at all. Not soft and gentle.
He doesn't want to let on just how much of an impossible task he thinks not overthinking is and stays quiet, the other's whisper etching itself on his memories just as much as the kiss had and the guidance he receives. His fingers curl instinctively when they settle on Cater's waist. It's a bit grounding to hold onto something, a bit of an anchor.
This time his eyes don't stay open at all, the other's lips slotting against his own. He'll follow Cater's lead, every little thing memorized and stored to learn and grow from. He does like to be good at anything he does, aside from school he's just too dumb. ]
[That was better. Little by little, Kageyama seemed like he was relaxing. Cater didn't want to push things too far too fast, deciding to keep the kiss light and soft and patient as the other boy found his footing.
One of his hands snakes up to run his fingers through Kageyama's hair, gently touching the back of those silky feline ears. Try as he might, the reminder of them being there makes him crack a slight smile, giggling into their kiss. His other hand settles over Kageyama's heart as he pushes their bodies together.]
[ Kageyama inhales sharply when the other touches the ears, maybe a bit sensitive. He pulls back just a little and then more when the other giggles! He doesn't pull his body away, though. No, it feels too good being pressed close, can Cater feel his heart hammering away. ]
Are you laughing at me?
[ He mumbles and at the very least even if he's questioning he's not really pulled his mouth too far from Cater's. ]
[Even as he says that, though, he still has laughter in his voice. He glances upward toward the rest of Kageyama's face, still nuzzled close as he clarifies.]
I'm just in such a good mood I can't help but laugh. I'd never laugh at you.
[At least not for any reason like this--because of his inexperience and nerves. Speaking of those nerves, though, and feeling Kageyama's heartbeat underneath his palm, he has to ask--]
[ Kageyama somehow is comforted by the fact that Cater stays close to him even if he's still sounding a bit too amused! It's sus! But... he takes a slow breath and it does nothing to slow his racing heart but he's okay with that.
Volleyball makes his heart race too. ]
Yes. I like it...
[ He likes Cater even when he laughs when they're kissing. ]
[And he could go right back to kissing Kageyama, leaving it at that...but even standing there together like that there was still a bit of a chill in the air.]
How do you feel about taking this under the covers?
[ Kageyama hesitates, just a moment but well. In for a penny, in for a pound. He nods, slightly before remembering that wasn't a yes or no question -- exactly. ]
I think ... okay.
[ He's nervous. How could he not be? he's kissing a really really attractive guy and it's a rush comparable to being on the court. ]
[Cater's grin spreads from ear-to-ear. He hooks one of his fingers in the collar of Kageyama's shirt, tugging lightly.]
Lead the way.
[He would do it, himself, if it wasn't the first time he'd ever been here. It was a small house, so he could probably find the bedroom easily enough, but figured it would also be good for Kageyama to feel a bit more in control of the situation, too.]
[ How is Cater so smooth... Kageyama's mouth feels a little dry because that simple tug just... does things inside him, it feels hot.
It takes a moment for him the process the other's words and he makes a soft noise of agreement before he's leading Cater the small distance to his room. It's pretty bare and sparse but it has the necessities. ]
[In the time that it takes for them to get from the kitchen to his bedroom, Cater considers his approach. He could push Kageyama down onto the bed and climb onto him...but maybe that was too aggressive. Ultimately, he wasn't angling to go any farther than cuddling, if that was where the energy took them.
So, instead, Cater strips himself of his outer layer of jacket, finding a good place in the room to lay it, and shuffles over to the bed to pull back the covers.]
Looks nice and cozy--the perfect size for two.
[He slides in first, not at all shy about it even though it's not his bed, and reaches over to try and pull Kageyama down with him.]
[ Kageyama's eyes stay glued to Cater as the jacket was shed and ended up set aside and then before he knew it the other is in his bed. Kageyama had never been in bed with anyone aside from Hinata and even then, he'd been in full cat mode.
But Cater's so inviting and so tempting. And he's managing to keep Kageyama from getting too skittish or overwhelmed -- at least overwhelmed in a bad way.
There's no resistance as he follows the pull, slipping into the bed after Cater. ]
[As soon as Kageyama joins him, Cater throws the blankets back over them and gets comfortable, slotting his leg between the other boy's as he fits their bodies together.]
Yeah?
[He considers leaving it at that, getting right back to kissing, but something about the statement makes Cater want to know more. Humming, he reaches up to run his fingers through Kageyama's hair.]
So, have you never had this kind of attraction with someone else? Or has it just never gone that far?
[ Kageyama very nearly turns cat when he feels Cater's leg between his, their bodies pressed close together. He glances away and takes an another calming breath because he doesn't want to embarrass himself and he doesn't want this to end. He glances back when Cater presses with more questions.
He stays quiet at first, brow furrowed but he's not trying to avoid the question. ]
There was someone but he left me. We only kissed once.
[ Hinata was his partner, his friend in volleyball and outside it they had been connected at the hip practically since they met. Then one day, he was just gone. His chest aches.
[ Even though he has that hollow ache in his chest he furrows his brow more when he sees Cater's smile slip away. He didn't want to make him upset. Should he have kept it to himself? He's not used to being this vulnerable, the other's hand is hot and burning on his neck but he doesn't want to get away from it. It's here. ]
Mm...
[ He doesn't know what else to say, doesn't know if he should ask Cater more, or if that would make it worse. He hesitantly leans forward a little, his nose bumping against Cater's but he's not quite brave enough to kiss him. ]
[Tomorrow, they could wake up and find the other had disappeared, but tonight, they were here. That was what mattered, and Cater wanted to make the most of it. So, he closes the gap between them the rest of the way and presses their lips together again once more.]
[ The hollow aches a little, tiny bit less. They're both here, he's right. He hopes... he doesn't let himself finish the thought. He just focuses on how warm Cater's lips are when they press together.
It's hard to ignore how warm his thigh is too and his ears remain burning as he kisses back, his hand hesitating in the air awkwardly for a minute before dropping onto the other's side. ]
[Cater kisses Kageyama with sweet slowness, in no hurry to try and ramp up the heat between them. He brushes his fingertips against the other boy's jaw, caressing him with gentle movements. This time, it seems like Kageyama is a little bit more prepared to find a place to rest his hands, so Cater leaves him to it.]
[Just as promised, Cater arrives at Kageyama's small house a couple hours after their conversation. He's got a basket of fresh groceries in one hand, and all but invites himself in once the younger teen opens the door.]
Hope you're hungry, 'cause this kissable cook is ready to blow your mind.
[And other things, if their earlier flirtations were any indicator. For now, though, Cater heads straight for the kitchen to start unloading his goods.]
[ Kageyama a little while before Cater had arrived had started the rice cooker he’d managed to obtain, which had lowered his number of failures in the kitchen substantially.
Just the sight of Cater is enough to have him blushing a little bit as the other came inside. It’s funny how he just seems so comfortable there. Kageyama doesn’t understand when people can become so at ease no matter their environment. He certainly wouldn’t have been if the shoe had been on the other foot. ]
Starving.
[ And thinking about stealing a kiss, though he starts thinking the moment has passed as the other is at the counter and unpacking the results of his shopping. He hovers nearby, watching him with his deep blue eyes. ]
[He glances back at the other teen with a grin as he finishes laying out the ingredients and seems to catch something in that intense gaze. He smiles just a little wider, questioning.]
[ Being called on his staring he blushes, his mouth in a little scowl as he glances away. He lifts his shoulders but... instead of just not answering he has been trying to get better at communication and it matters with Cater a lot. ]
[Cater was about to start rummaging around for the cookware he'd need to get started when Kageyama makes his admission. He cocks an eyebrow, reaching over to pull him closer by his shirt.]
[ Kageyama swallows hard when the other so easily and smoothly tugs him closer and his eyes land on the other's lip. His tongue wets his own as he hesitates a second. He's not really used to the idea of initiating but it's easier now that it's not out of nowhere, that Cater knew what he wants.
He leans forward to press his lips to his softly, his eyes closing. ]
[It sends a little bit of a thrill through him, having Kageyama initiate a kiss. Sure, Cater had nudged him, but baby steps! Abandoning his cooking task for the moment, he shifts the rest of the way toward the other boy and brings his hands up against his chest.
There wasn't any reason to hurry--the food wasn't going anywhere. He just wished he could take a snapshot of this. Alas--maybe when he had his clones back.]
[ Kageyama relaxes more as they continue to kiss a while longer. It's hard to stop once he starts. He doesn't want to pull away. Instead, he parts his lips trying to work up the confidence to deepen the kiss more. His hands were still hanging at his sides but he's still making progress in getting better at this. ]
[Oh, well this was most certainly a surprise. Cater didn't mind, of course, but they'd stayed relatively tame before now. Granted, he had been making pretty explicit suggestions earlier on their Sleepr conversation...
Cater encourages Kageyama's exploration, opening his own mouth and slowly introducing his tongue into the equation. He wants the younger teen to feel emboldened to keep setting the pace, but also knows that he's the one with the actual experience to guide them--it's a bit of a fine balance.]
[ Kageyama makes a soft noise when Cater responds to his attempt. His mind feels blank and at the same time thoughts are speeding, questions and doubts about what to do, how to do it, worried he would mess up. But, it feels good and well he's thinking about Cater's tongue a lot.
It's a bit delayed but he eventually brushes his tongue against Cater's.
Cater's supposed to be cooking... he should pull away and let him get on with that. He was actually hungry. Hunger and hormones at war, hormones win for a little while longer. ]
[His arms coming up around Kageyama's shoulders, Cater pulls their bodies just a little bit closer. It's all he can do not to completely dive into exploring every inch of the other boy's mouth--so even as he reigns himself in enough to keep his tongue relatively behaved, he still lets loose a soft moan into Kageyama's mouth.
For the moment, he has completely forgotten about cooking. How could he want anything else, right now?]
[ Kageyama feels like Cater is driving him insane. His body is hot and the way the other moans goes straight south, surprising Kageyama at how intensely it effected him. It surprised him enough that he does break the kiss, his face reddened further. His eyes open but aim downward at the other's lips as he sucks in a harsh breath.
He wants to just press back into the kiss. His hands tighten and loosen at his sides.
He's stuck between pulling away and pressing back into the kiss, gaze fixed still on the other's lips and thinking about his tongue and that moan. ]
[Cater grins up at Kageyama like a little devil. He'd be just as happy to dive right back in, licking his lips and savoring the taste of the other boy still stuck to them. The way that he's being eyed up, like Kageyama can barely keep a handle on his self-control, is like candy to him.
Maybe that's why he's willing to let the anticipation build up a little further. Slowly, he draws his arms back to himself, fixing Kageyama with one final smoldering look before he turns back to the kitchen counter.]
Before we get too carried away...hold onto those thoughts. After dinner, I'm having you for dessert.
[ Kageyama swallows hard when the other looks at him as he's drawing away. He wants to pull him back but he stops himself. He is hungry after all and he's looking forward to eating food that Cater made for him. ]
Shit.
[ The implications of the other's words hit him and he flushes again, looking away. Don't mind the ears popping up. ]
[Cater breaks out into a devilish grin at Kageyama's reaction, but he doesn't say anything and forces himself not to giggle, either. He begins humming as he starts in on the ingredients, cutting and mixing as needed. Before long, he has the hamburger patties ready to fry and it's just a matter of waiting for them to be cooked through.]
Shouldn't be too much longer if you want to plate the rice. These cook real fast.
[ There's a moment of hesitation and Kageyama presses his forehead against the other's back between his shoulder bag. Maybe it's weird but it's easier than hugging onto him to get a little more contact before he starts to serve out rice for them both. He isn't sure how much Cater would eat, though. He furrows his eyes and decides to plate them evenly even with the fact he eats a lot more than the average. ]
[That quiet affection from Kageyama makes Cater's smile widen, his eyes shining. And, fortunately, he's quite the glutton...so once the rest of the food is ready and he turns toward the plates, he gives an appreciate look at the portions the other boy went with.]
Alright, dinner's all ready!
[He adds the main dish to the plated rice and pours the sauce over each helping. And not to be totally unbalanced, he even had the foresight to prepare a vegetable--adding a side of sauteed carrots to each plate.
Once they're at the table, the first thing Cater does is pull out his phone and start taking pictures of his plate from different angles.]
I think I outdid myself, but I'll let you be the final judge.
[ Kageyama had wanted to come back to leaning on Cater but that
would definitely be weird. Instead he tries to get the cat ears and the cat
tail he had to just disappear but no amount of counting slow breaths
was helping him at all. cater hadn’t really mentioned his ears so now that
the tail is out, maybe he won’t make a big deal out of it even.
Kageyama is finding the food the other’s cooking to be smelling
delicious and his stomach is grumbling with hunger by the end of it. It
seems Cater isn’t the type to just dig in right away — because well of
course not. ]
you really take pictures of everything.
[ But a the table he’s ready to dig in but he’d waited. ]
[He glances up, realizing that the other boys is waiting for him, and sheepishly puts his phone away. Except that he sees those ears again and kind of wants to take another picture...no, no. Control yourself, Cater.]
Sorry about that. You totally could've started without me.
[With that, he'll cut into the meat with his fork, but is definitely keeping an eye on Kageyama to watch for his reactions.]
[ There’s a moment when Cater looks up from his work that makes
Kageyama understand wanting to take pictures of things. He wouldn’t mind a
picture of Cater just like that. But he’ll just burn it into his memory
instead like everything else he never wants to forget. ]
I wanted to wait.
[ And Cater is older it is polite. Which he usually doesn’t care
about with food but he tries with everything possible when it comes to
Cater. But as soon as Cater has started Kageyama is digging in. He’s a fast
eater and eats a lot. He shoves a mouthful in and his eyes brighten to show
his approval, a blush dusting his cheeks as he starts digging in intently.
]
[Enthusiastically digging in is all the compliments that Cater needs. He laughs happily watching Kageyama before he really begins chowing down his own plate of food.]
I think that's the most well-received my cooking's ever been!
[Not that he'd actually had complaints or anything before, but he rarely ever cooked at all due to Trey being the kitchen buff. Compared to him, most other efforts were sub-par.]
Yeah? How about we start by making it a weekly thing?
[They can pick a standing day, and he'll make sure he comes by with groceries. His own plate is polished off not too soon after Kageyama's, and he leans back to admire the boy sitting across from him. He really looked so cute, right now.]
What kind of food do you like, the most? I'll have to start coming up with ideas of what to make.
[ While it doesn't show too much on his face his ears give away the thrill of happiness at the idea -- the idea that Cater wants to spend more time with him for real. ]
[How specific. Cater can't help but laugh as he hoists himself up onto his feet, picking up his empty plate and reaching for Kageyama's so he can bring the dishes to the sink for washing.]
Easy enough. I'll start plotting a whole protein-packed menu for us.
[Without even thinking about it, he starts cleaning up. Dorm mentality had taught him to be fastidious. Call him the perfect housewife.]
But I'll always make sure I save room for dessert.
[ Cater so naturally takes the dishes that for a second Kageyama
doesn’t realize how backwards it is. When he does he jumps up and moves
beside Cater. ]
You don’t need to do that.
[ Cater already did the bulk of the work and this is Kageyama’s
place the dishes are his responsibility. He’d lived alone most of the time
even before arriving here, after his grandpa passed and his sister is in
university. His parents were always overseas. That left Kageyama in an
empty house to fend for himself. So he’s not a slouch on most housework.
There is a temptation to enjoy this though… it feels nice to be taken care
of or something like that. ]
Dessert… you mean…?
[ every time that kind of dessert? kageyama flushes.
]
[Cater smiles at Kageyama when he steps up to help. He doesn't argue--he doesn't exactly love chores, so if the other boy wants to take over, he'll step aside and let him. Leaning back against the counter beside him, Cater's expression takes on that earlier mischief once again.]
[ Kageyama grips the dish he’s holding a little tighter. He goes
even redder, ears burning and well the thrill goes straight to his cock
which flusters him. He forces his focus on washing the dishes, maybe a bit
more quickly. ]
[Cater tries not to, but a small giggle escapes him just the same. Seeing the younger teen flustered was just too irresistible.]
Only if you want to. That's totally up to what you're comfortable with.
[In saying that, he realizes it probably bears saying:]
Including, like, if you don't want me taking things that far in the first place. I'm not trying to push you into doing things you're not ready for or aren't interested in.
[ He stops what he’s doing for a moment to look at Carer directly
and put his full attention on the conversation. It’s a new kind of
conversation for him. They’ve had a few of those actually. ]
I’m interested in you.
[ A pause. ]
And… that stuff too.
[ then his head ducks down as he finishes the last bit of dishes.
]
[The first statement makes Cater pause, just for a few seconds. No, he shouldn't overthink things. Kageyama was just blunt, and Cater had already told him how he felt about relationships. This was fine.
So he sidesteps closer, shifting so he could slide a hand over the other boy's waist. His fingers poke underneath Kageymama's shirt so they can brush against the bare skin of his lower back.]
[ Kageyama knows he shouldn’t be as interested as he is. It would
just hurt when cater leaves. And everybody does leave. He can’t help it
though. He bites his lip when the awkward smile starts to appear, the
others hand is kind of like magic sending sparks everywhere it touches,
doubly so when he touches skin directly.
yeah, kageyama has it bad for Cater or he wouldn’t like this. He
wouldn’t want him to touch him like this or do anything else. And he
wouldn’t want to kiss him again. ]
You’ll be like a senpai.
[ Kageyama murmurs, trying to make a little joke to cover his
nerves. ]
You mean you didn't already see me as a senpai? Ouch...
[He laughs, because of course he's joking, too. Cater's fingertips trail up until his whole hand is sliding against Kageyama's skin. Even if he's not quite done washing the dishes, Cater doesn't hesitate in leaning all the way in so he can sink his mouth against Kageyama's neck.]
[ Kageyama is kind of forgetting about the dishes at the moment. His
focus pulled to the others touch and his lips are warm, kind of soft
against his neck and the feeling is somewhere between ticklish and just…
pleasure. ]
[Cater feels something flutter excitedly inside of him at Kageyama calling him senpai--and without any warning he uses his own body to turn the other teen away from facing the sink, pushing him back against it instead. He inserts himself between those long legs, looking up at Kageyama from under his lashes.]
Touch me.
[Pressing in closer, he capture's the other boy's mouth with his. He didn't care that he didn't give Kageyama a chance to dry his hands. Didn't care to wait any longer.]
[ How is Cater so smooth. It reminds him of the seamless way Hinata jumps or how Nishinoya dives and receives. It’s just natural and impressive. Kageyama stares down at Cater when he all but manhandles him against the sink. yeah. The dishes are completely forgotten.
Touch me. That’s going to reverb in his head for days.
His hands are still wet but they find Cater’s waist and then remembering how good it felt when the other’s hand was on his bare skin he drags his shirt up some, brushing fingertips against his skin experimentally. He presses into the kiss, curling the other’s fingers into his sides. It’s a bit embarrassing though in this position, with Cater between his legs can he feel that Kageyama is getting hard? ]
[Oh, Cater feels it. Feels impatient. Wants to slide right down onto his knees and take his treat--but no, he has to contain himself at least a little bit. Kageyama's still so new at just kissing, he reminds himself. Smiles against the other boy's lips as wet fingers tickle his warm skin. Cater deepens their kiss, his own hands teasing their way around the hem of Kageyama's pants, playing with them as if he might plunge underneath at any moment.]
[ Kageyama focuses a bit more on the kiss, tasting Cater, exploring. He’s still figuring it out, learning from Cater as he goes. How’s he supposed to pay attention though when the other’s teasing at his pants and he keeps thinking he’s going to do more than that.
He breaks the kiss, but doesn’t pull away very much. ]
Uhm are we staying in the kitchen?
[ He asks. Maybe he shouldn’t have but well the urge to ask was strong especially with where his mind is going and what his body is wanting and what Cater’s hand is doing. ]
[Just like Cater had expected, it seemed like Kageyama was a fast learner. Was it because he was making volleyball comparisons in his head, he wondered? Relating the way they moved against each other to courtside strategies? When Kageyama pulls back to ask his questions, Cater can't help the sly look that crosses his face.]
We can move this somewhere more comfortable, if you want.
[He tugs at Kageyama's waistband, taking a slow step back and encouraging the other boy to follow his lead.]
[ Kageyama nods and he follows the other’s tugging without question. He’d pretty much follow Cater anywhere right now. Even as they’re moving he leans to press his lips to Cater’s again. He doesn’t really want to stop kissing for very long at all. ]
[It was really too sweet, the way that Kageyama acted. For all his usual stoic and awkward behavior, he kept chasing him down for such gentle touches. Cater can't help but smile into every little kiss--so it's maybe a bit of a clumsy journey through the small house from the kitchen to the bedroom. A small giggle escapes him when they finally reach the bed, and he puts his hands on Kageyama's shoulders to push him gently down onto it.]
[ Maybe Kageyama should've been leading the way through his house but he might've done even worse navigating while kissing. The laugh from Cater makes him smile, it's the natural one that doesn't look so awkward and weird. The smile that he can't summon on demand and has to be earned. ]
Mm.
[ He quietly agrees as he's pushed back onto the bed and his eyes don't leave Cater. Reaching up, he holds the back of his neck pulling him downward for another kiss. His stomach is all butterflies and his body is hot. ]
[With Kageyama pulling him down with him, Cater can't help giggling. He hovers close, not rushing as they share in yet another kiss--so the other boy will still feel him smiling as he murmurs against his lips.]
I want to know what you're thinking.
[He knows he's teasing, that Kageyama isn't good with words, is inexperienced...but he can't help himself as he lets one hand dance slowly down the younger teen's chest.]
About what I'm going to do...what you want me to do.
[ Kageyama's eyes widen at the teasing, even as they faces stayed so close. He can barely think between Cater's lips and his hand. There's a bit of a flare of panic that tightened in his chest as his mind starts processing what Cater wants of him. He licks his lips. ]
I... don't know.
[ There's a strain to his words and he's trying to hide his anxiety but really... ]
My brain is just... Cater, Cater, Cater.
[ Which yeah, he's clearly excited at the prospect of what Cater's going to do and he wants that but really the only clear thing in his head is Cater. He wants him, anything that he'll give. He's forgotten to even be insecure about his lower body. ]
[As that hand pauses at Kageyama's waistline, his other reaches up to brush through those dark bangs. He pulls up a little farther, to look at him a bit more clearly, admiring that look on his face--excited but nervous. Overwhelmed, but needy. Maybe sometime in the future, he'd let Cater take a picture...but this wasn't a moment that was meant to be documented. Just something for the two of them, privately, to exist only in each others memories.]
Well...if you do think of more than just my name, let me know. But...especially right now, I don't mind hearing you call my name.
[He cracks an even wider grin, and then he finally makes to undo Kageyama's pants for real. Cater leans in for another kiss as he does, locking lips with the boy beneath him as he slides the fabric down his thighs.]
[ The nervousness of the fact that he didn't know exactly what to say and that his thoughts were so stupidly simple was okay with Cater. He stares at him, Cater's beautiful. ]
You're...beautiful, Cater.
[ The words escape just before Cater's undoing his pants and their lips meet. He's grateful for the kiss, that he doesn't have to be so nervous watching Cater get his pants out of the way. His hand brushes through his hair, curling into the back briefly. He parts his lips, deepening the kiss, tasting him with his tongue. Blood is rushing in his ears and his heart is racing. He's hard and the tip of his cock already had started beading pre-cum by now. It shouldn't be much of a surprise how easy and quickly he got worked up. ]
[For all his flirtations, even that gets Cater to flush. It's different, being called beautiful with such simple earnestness. Not cute, or hot, or sexy, or even pretty...beautiful. Maybe it's good, then, that they're too busy kissing for him to have a proper reaction. He gives a sigh into Kageyama's mouth as it opens up to him, his own tongue slipping in against the other.
He had been planning on going down on him, but Cater was willing to take things as they came. When his hand found Kageyama's cock already so eager, he had a feeling they might not be getting that far. But...that was fine, too. Showing no hesitation at the size of the genitalia as he slides his palm against it, Cater's fingers deftly start spreading the leaking fluid down the shaft, making it nice and slick.]
[ How could Kageyama think anything else when he sees Cater like this? None of the other words were enough. He tilts his head to the kiss, tasting Cater's tongue against his, sliding his own tongue against his. He still thinks he has a lot of improvement to do on the kissing front but Cater hasn't exactly complained about it yet. And well, they might not be kissing very long tonight, he doesn't know. ]
Ah...
[ The gasp at the feeling of flesh on flesh, a part of himself no one else had ever touched. Instinctively his hips press up to it. His attempt at focusing on the kiss wanes, getting messier, a bit lazier as his attention is pulled downward. Cater's touching him. It feels better than touching himself for sure. He reached up, burying his fingers into red hair, curling against his scalp as he hugs his other arm around him tightly.
Maybe Cater's mouth won't be going downward for a while truly. ]
[When Kageyama breaks the kiss, his own gaze follows the other teen's downward as well, so they can both watch what he's doing to him--at least until he's being pulled even closer. Oh, how he loves the feeling of fingers in his hair. Cater can't help smiling into Kageyama's neck as he settles against him, his hand never stopping in that steady momentum.]
Does it feel good?
[He knew it did, but he was hoping to hear it said out loud. Just wanted to hear the sound of his voice.]
[ Kageyama holds on tight still, the hand in Cater’s hair shifting to let his hair slide along his fingers. He’s overwhelmed by Cater’s touch, knowing he’s getting worked up way too fast. Is it too fast? ]
Mm… yeah. Really good.
[ His voice sounds breathless as his hand curls in to the other’s back. ]
Too good.
[ He mumbles, and he’s trying not to come yet. Both because it feels like it’s way too fast and it’d be embarrassing but also because he really doesn’t want it to end yet. ]
[It's not an admonishment but an encouragement. Cater murmurs it into his skin as he kisses Kageyama's neck, adding in a press of his thumb against the head of his cock, massaging it.]
We can do this again as many times as you want, so you don't have to force yourself now.
[ Kageyama gasps, the pressure of the other's thumb against the sensitive head of his cock make it near impossible to be anything remotely close to still and he trembles a little. He's trying so hard to hold back, he doesn't want it to end.
But... Cater makes him feel like it's okay. It's all okay, his body, how fast he got worked up and... it's just another way Cater worms his way deeper into Kageyama's heart. ]
C..ater.
[ He pants unevenly, his hips pressing up and he holds to him tightly as his orgasm hits, cumming at the other's touch and clinging to him, both his hands having ended up clutching at his back without even thinking through the moment. ]
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tdm prompts (flower crowns)
—There! Check it out! [ not exactly the prettiest flower crowns, but it works, enough that he sets it right on top of tobio's head. ] A crown fit for a real king!
HE IS STILL SO SUBTLE OOPS
The second might be the way he sort of just stares at Hinata with soft eyes. In truth, it might not be all that different from some of the looks Kageyama sets on Hinata when the other isn't paying attention. After all for him that crown isn't creating new feelings but pushing real ones to the surface. ]
UMMMM THE SOUND I MADE
it’s such a cool name, and he could certainly take it back and reinvent it. shoyo had blind faith in that. the red head takes a step back and marvels with a chortling grin, having no idea what’s bubbling up when it all just felt . . . so natural.
shoyo isn’t as subtle. he felt more at home than ever with kageyama around. ]
Kickass, huh?
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[ How's that for a confession. It totally counts right? ]
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what just
what did he just hear? shoyo’s ears flop up and down, with him making sure there’s nothing inside them to blocking the space he had to listen. his hearing is pretty good, though. should be, at least. ]
. . . . Is everything. Okay?
[ does he have a fever? shoyo lifts a hand to pap kageyama’s temples. ]
You sick or something?
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Everything's fine.
[ He's definitely not sick. He pets the ear again. ]
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makes shoyo turn beet red. now he’s feeling it. not exactly embarrassment, but . . . that’s only been a daydream. was he dreaming? was he the one running a fever? shoyo checks himself, but can’t exactly tell if his own temperature is off.
wait. wait wait wait wait wait. his heart is pounding in his ears!! kageyama’s red as an apple! he’s becoming . . . highly aware of what eren asked.
thattttt can’t be (but it is.). ]
O . . . Okay? [ where’d. this come from? ] You’re . . . Awesome, too!
[ but kageyama already knew that. it wasn’t the first time shoyo’s openly said so. ]
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You did a good job...
[ This is too many verbal compliments in a row from Kageyama. ]
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blinks. big, wide eyed blinks. he’s going to explode. ]
. . . I’m dreaming.
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No you're not.
[ Kageyama frowns at him. He reaches over and pinches Hinata's cheek to prove it. ]
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You don’t usually say that stuff, though.
[ he’s pretty red around the face, and finally bats the other boy’s hand away. ]
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[ Kageyama drops his hand away when it's batted and well at least Hinata can't think that he's still in a dream or something, right? ]
Do you not like it?
12/25 Gift Delivery
Happy Holidays!]
un: craycray; text
u up??? 😇
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why?
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keep me companyyyyy 🥺🥺
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Can’t tell me ur doing nething better rn LOL
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you really like talking to me? I was sleeping.
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What do you want to talk about…?
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Do I have any New Year’s resolutions???
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[ He’s never really bought into that idea. ]
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This year I think I wanna take loads of pics w/ all my dream pals
what abt u???? any ideas??
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You have a lot of friends, huh…
[ he’s not jealous but for some reason it does make him think about the little mistletoe and cattening. ]
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[And there is, of course, a very real disparity between who he is friendly with and who he is friends with. Even those he considers friends he keeps a certain measure of distance.]
but we're friends 😊
so tell me more abt ur goals
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I want to win every game I play so I can stay on the court the longest. It’s what I think about all the time really.
But I can’t really do that here.
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yea 😞 we gotta put out feelers 2 set up sum proper matches
what was it that got you so into volleyball???
I'm after ur origin story lolol
tw: grandparent death
[ His origin story… well… ]
I was attached to volleyballs from the time I was born, I guess. I always wanted to hold one and carry one around. It kind of runs in my family. My sister played for a while… my grandfather is the one that taught me everything I know. He basically raised me because my parents are always traveling.
But he died when I was in middle school and… so… I work to be the best at volleyball that I can.
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I'm sorry to hear that...it sounds like you two had a really great relationship.
I think it's really cool that you have something you're so passionate about. Most people aren't like that.
[He certainly wasn't. There wasn't anything in his life he cared about half that much.]
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What about you?
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what about me??? not much 2 say lol
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I like you.
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Irresponsible? Absolutely. But Cater had never really claimed to be a good guy.]
There's not really much to know. I like music and skateboarding and photography. Back at school, I'm in the Pop Music Club. One of my favorite subjects is astrology. I have two older sisters.
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You have a lot of interests.
[ after he sends that, a second impulsive anxiety driven text is sent… and he wishes he could unsend it the moment he hits enter. ]
Did I make things weird
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No you didn't! You're totally fine!!! Lol sorry 😅
was there anything in particular you wanted to know about me??? I'm really not that interesting that's all so I just kind of threw out a bunch of facts at once
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I wasn’t… there’s nothing wrong with what you said! I think you’re interesting… I don’t know what it’s like to be able to be able to focus on a bunch of different things.
Why do you think you’re not interesting?
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I don't have any aspirations.
[Why did he even say that much? Cater frowns at himself, but he's already sent the text, so no taking it back now. This was why he shouldn't message people at the witching hour.]
But you have focus and dedication. You're definitely going to be a professional and make a name for yourself.
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But… you have something special. I think you’ll make a name for yourself too.
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[He was a joke and he knew it...but he couldn't let his own cynicism override the fact that Kageyama had said something very kind. Cater takes a breath before continuing to give a proper...somewhat less miserable-than-he-actually-felt response.]
Thanks for saying that. Anything could happen in the future, right?
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Or you make of it I mean.
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[He hates it, actually. He feels the opposite of free--but of course he's not going to admit that, especially not to someone who seems to think so highly of him.]
As long as we're both here, I'm happy to help you embrace ur inner CARPE DIEM
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I mean...you don't have to.
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[One just involved him being careful of his weird housemate's traps in the dark.]
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Now? You really wouldn't mind?
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[There certainly weren't as many options, these days.]
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text -> action
[Cater doesn't bother changing out of his pajamas, just slips on an extra layer to combat the cold and tucks himself into some shoes. He has a moment of reflection as he's doing so--that maybe it wasn't the wisest idea to do this, to go over to a boy's house in the middle of the night when he was clearly catching feelings...
But, well, yolo. Consequences were for future Cater to deal with.
He knows where the traps are laid around the house, but he's still careful and takes his time getting past them. It's possible that Rook might wake up hearing him sneaking out...but figures the guy won't actually judge him for it. Once he's in the clear, he shoves his hands in his pockets and walks at a hurried pace until he reaches Kageyama's door, knocking softly.]
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But he opens the door when the other knocks, letting him in quickly. ]
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Whew! It is cold out there! Winter vibes are fun and all for a bit but I'm ready for springtime.
[That's when his eyes shift up and he notices the cat ears poking out from that dark patch of hair on the taller teen's head. He flashes a grin.]
If I didn't know better I'd think that you were startled to see me.
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[ Kageyama says and the door is closed quickly to keep too much cold air from getting in. His cheeks go red when the other looks up and he knows what he's looking at. He glances to the side and then turns tail. ]
Do... you want some hot chocolate...
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[He preferred coffee to hot chocolate, but the drink was more rich than sweet so ultimately he didn't mind it.]
Sounds like one of two perfect ways to warm up. Anything I can do to help?
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One of two...?
[ He can handle making hot chocolate himself, though! ]
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[He's hoping that Kageyama gets the message without Cater being any more explicit. In the meantime he'll lean against the kitchen doorway while the hot chocolate is being made.]
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[ He's welcoming having his back to Cater for the time being as milk is heated and then everything is mixed together. He doesn't have any marshmallows or peppermint to add so it'll just be a simple affair. ]
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I don't know. What were you hoping would happen?
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I... don't know. I didn't have any expectations. I just guess I'm... glad to see you.
[ He is so bad with words and expressing his emotions. He's been working for a long time now on talking to people and trying to understand others better. But Cater is hard to read sometimes. ]
Do you, though?
[ He asks, offering Cater a mug. ]
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I don't have any problems fooling around, but I'd hate to do anything that might strain our friendship.
[He takes a careful sip. It's hot, but good, and immediately helps banish some of the lingering chill from outside.]
Mmm! This may be the best hot chocolate I've ever had.
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It's not that good... did I make things weird for you?
[ He knows he'd basically admitted to liking Cater. ]
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No, you didn't.
[Cater keeps his voice as light as possible, to try and keep things casual even as they delve into a subject that could get very uncomfortable very quickly.]
I like you. I'm just not looking to get into a relationship. I don't want to mislead you, if that's what you're hoping for.
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I probably wouldn't be good at a relationship anyway so...it's not like that.
[ It's not like he can trust someone to stay. ]
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Hey, don't put yourself down like that.
[...]
So, tell me what it is like.
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[ Kageyama is hyper aware of the other's hand and his grip on his mug tightens a little, glancing at Cater briefly. ]
I just...like you and kissing you was nice...
[ Risks of turning into a cat running a bit high. ]
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It's not like we can't kiss just because we're not dating.
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[ Kageyama looks at Cater more directly and ignores the flushed feeling that's creeping up again. ]
But... I don't want you to just humor me or whatever.
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[He cracks a bit of a cheeky grin with that one, looking more like his normal self again.]
Make no mistake, I am absolutely attracted to you.
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Well, okay.
[ He lifts his hot chocolate. ]
But... we should finish these before they get cold.
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I'll try not to turn into a cat.
[ He mumbles with his lips against the rim of his cup. Otherwise drinking steadily because somehow now the goal is to finish the hot chocolate as soon as possible in favor of other ventures. ]
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As soon as he finishes, he licks his lips and reaches around Kageyama to purposefully set the empty mug down in a way that brings their bodies closer. When he brings his hand back, he brushes his fingers along the other boy's waist.]
No rush.
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It's weird, that a touch to his side takes his breath away. He clears his throat, gaze dropping as he drinks the last few sips of the hot chocolate before setting it down a little too hard so it clinked a bit too loud.
Words... he should say something shouldn't he... ]
...
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So, he leans up to bridge the gap between them and press their lips together. Hopefully, Kageyama would be able to contain himself from turning into a cat again...but if he was being honest, Cater was still half-expecting it.]
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But he doesn't want that again and so he takes a steady breath in the moments he has, keeping himself calm, hopefully.
His heart does race, though when their lips press together. His eyes stay open for a moment before he closes them and luckily all that is cat of him is still the ears. His hands hang awkwardly at his sides. But this time now that he didn't immediately shift he can really savor the moments their lips touch.
Honestly, he doesn't have any idea how one is supposed to go about being a good kisser, though... and that is starting to push itself into the forefront of his mind because he's pretty sure that Cater is really, really good at this.
At least he makes Kageyama feel really, really good. ]
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Don't overthink it--just follow my lead.
[He whispers those words against the other boy's lips, barely moving away, before renewing the kiss once more. His own hands wander down to find Kageyama's and guide them to his waist, encouraging him to hold their bodies together.]
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He doesn't want to let on just how much of an impossible task he thinks not overthinking is and stays quiet, the other's whisper etching itself on his memories just as much as the kiss had and the guidance he receives. His fingers curl instinctively when they settle on Cater's waist. It's a bit grounding to hold onto something, a bit of an anchor.
This time his eyes don't stay open at all, the other's lips slotting against his own. He'll follow Cater's lead, every little thing memorized and stored to learn and grow from. He does like to be good at anything he does, aside from school he's just too dumb. ]
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One of his hands snakes up to run his fingers through Kageyama's hair, gently touching the back of those silky feline ears. Try as he might, the reminder of them being there makes him crack a slight smile, giggling into their kiss. His other hand settles over Kageyama's heart as he pushes their bodies together.]
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Are you laughing at me?
[ He mumbles and at the very least even if he's questioning he's not really pulled his mouth too far from Cater's. ]
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[Even as he says that, though, he still has laughter in his voice. He glances upward toward the rest of Kageyama's face, still nuzzled close as he clarifies.]
I'm just in such a good mood I can't help but laugh. I'd never laugh at you.
[At least not for any reason like this--because of his inexperience and nerves. Speaking of those nerves, though, and feeling Kageyama's heartbeat underneath his palm, he has to ask--]
Are you doing okay? Is this still fine?
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Volleyball makes his heart race too. ]
Yes. I like it...
[ He likes Cater even when he laughs when they're kissing. ]
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[And he could go right back to kissing Kageyama, leaving it at that...but even standing there together like that there was still a bit of a chill in the air.]
How do you feel about taking this under the covers?
[And maybe he has ulterior motives, so sue him.]
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I think ... okay.
[ He's nervous. How could he not be? he's kissing a really really attractive guy and it's a rush comparable to being on the court. ]
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[Cater's grin spreads from ear-to-ear. He hooks one of his fingers in the collar of Kageyama's shirt, tugging lightly.]
Lead the way.
[He would do it, himself, if it wasn't the first time he'd ever been here. It was a small house, so he could probably find the bedroom easily enough, but figured it would also be good for Kageyama to feel a bit more in control of the situation, too.]
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It takes a moment for him the process the other's words and he makes a soft noise of agreement before he's leading Cater the small distance to his room. It's pretty bare and sparse but it has the necessities. ]
Here...
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So, instead, Cater strips himself of his outer layer of jacket, finding a good place in the room to lay it, and shuffles over to the bed to pull back the covers.]
Looks nice and cozy--the perfect size for two.
[He slides in first, not at all shy about it even though it's not his bed, and reaches over to try and pull Kageyama down with him.]
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But Cater's so inviting and so tempting. And he's managing to keep Kageyama from getting too skittish or overwhelmed -- at least overwhelmed in a bad way.
There's no resistance as he follows the pull, slipping into the bed after Cater. ]
Haven't really had anyone in here.
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Yeah?
[He considers leaving it at that, getting right back to kissing, but something about the statement makes Cater want to know more. Humming, he reaches up to run his fingers through Kageyama's hair.]
So, have you never had this kind of attraction with someone else? Or has it just never gone that far?
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He stays quiet at first, brow furrowed but he's not trying to avoid the question. ]
There was someone but he left me. We only kissed once.
[ Hinata was his partner, his friend in volleyball and outside it they had been connected at the hip practically since they met. Then one day, he was just gone. His chest aches.
Is Cater going to leave too? ]
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He left me.
His hand stills in Kageyama's hair, falls down to rest at his neck, instead.]
I'm sorry. I know how much that hurts.
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Mm...
[ He doesn't know what else to say, doesn't know if he should ask Cater more, or if that would make it worse. He hesitantly leans forward a little, his nose bumping against Cater's but he's not quite brave enough to kiss him. ]
You're here.
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[Tomorrow, they could wake up and find the other had disappeared, but tonight, they were here. That was what mattered, and Cater wanted to make the most of it. So, he closes the gap between them the rest of the way and presses their lips together again once more.]
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It's hard to ignore how warm his thigh is too and his ears remain burning as he kisses back, his hand hesitating in the air awkwardly for a minute before dropping onto the other's side. ]
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action, after Sleepr
Hope you're hungry, 'cause this kissable cook is ready to blow your mind.
[And other things, if their earlier flirtations were any indicator. For now, though, Cater heads straight for the kitchen to start unloading his goods.]
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Just the sight of Cater is enough to have him blushing a little bit as the other came inside. It’s funny how he just seems so comfortable there. Kageyama doesn’t understand when people can become so at ease no matter their environment. He certainly wouldn’t have been if the shoe had been on the other foot. ]
Starving.
[ And thinking about stealing a kiss, though he starts thinking the moment has passed as the other is at the counter and unpacking the results of his shopping. He hovers nearby, watching him with his deep blue eyes. ]
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[He glances back at the other teen with a grin as he finishes laying out the ingredients and seems to catch something in that intense gaze. He smiles just a little wider, questioning.]
Got something on your mind?
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Just... thinking about kissing.
[ He mumbles. ]
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So, what's the hold up? Kiss me, then.
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He leans forward to press his lips to his softly, his eyes closing. ]
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There wasn't any reason to hurry--the food wasn't going anywhere. He just wished he could take a snapshot of this. Alas--maybe when he had his clones back.]
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Cater encourages Kageyama's exploration, opening his own mouth and slowly introducing his tongue into the equation. He wants the younger teen to feel emboldened to keep setting the pace, but also knows that he's the one with the actual experience to guide them--it's a bit of a fine balance.]
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It's a bit delayed but he eventually brushes his tongue against Cater's.
Cater's supposed to be cooking... he should pull away and let him get on with that. He was actually hungry. Hunger and hormones at war, hormones win for a little while longer. ]
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For the moment, he has completely forgotten about cooking. How could he want anything else, right now?]
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He wants to just press back into the kiss. His hands tighten and loosen at his sides.
He's stuck between pulling away and pressing back into the kiss, gaze fixed still on the other's lips and thinking about his tongue and that moan. ]
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Maybe that's why he's willing to let the anticipation build up a little further. Slowly, he draws his arms back to himself, fixing Kageyama with one final smoldering look before he turns back to the kitchen counter.]
Before we get too carried away...hold onto those thoughts. After dinner, I'm having you for dessert.
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Shit.
[ The implications of the other's words hit him and he flushes again, looking away. Don't mind the ears popping up. ]
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Shouldn't be too much longer if you want to plate the rice. These cook real fast.
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[ There's a moment of hesitation and Kageyama presses his forehead against the other's back between his shoulder bag. Maybe it's weird but it's easier than hugging onto him to get a little more contact before he starts to serve out rice for them both. He isn't sure how much Cater would eat, though. He furrows his eyes and decides to plate them evenly even with the fact he eats a lot more than the average. ]
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Alright, dinner's all ready!
[He adds the main dish to the plated rice and pours the sauce over each helping. And not to be totally unbalanced, he even had the foresight to prepare a vegetable--adding a side of sauteed carrots to each plate.
Once they're at the table, the first thing Cater does is pull out his phone and start taking pictures of his plate from different angles.]
I think I outdid myself, but I'll let you be the final judge.
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[ Kageyama had wanted to come back to leaning on Cater but that would definitely be weird. Instead he tries to get the cat ears and the cat tail he had to just disappear but no amount of counting slow breaths was helping him at all. cater hadn’t really mentioned his ears so now that the tail is out, maybe he won’t make a big deal out of it even.
Kageyama is finding the food the other’s cooking to be smelling delicious and his stomach is grumbling with hunger by the end of it. It seems Cater isn’t the type to just dig in right away — because well of course not. ]
you really take pictures of everything.
[ But a the table he’s ready to dig in but he’d waited. ]
I bet… are you ready to eat?
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[He glances up, realizing that the other boys is waiting for him, and sheepishly puts his phone away. Except that he sees those ears again and kind of wants to take another picture...no, no. Control yourself, Cater.]
Sorry about that. You totally could've started without me.
[With that, he'll cut into the meat with his fork, but is definitely keeping an eye on Kageyama to watch for his reactions.]
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[ There’s a moment when Cater looks up from his work that makes Kageyama understand wanting to take pictures of things. He wouldn’t mind a picture of Cater just like that. But he’ll just burn it into his memory instead like everything else he never wants to forget. ]
I wanted to wait.
[ And Cater is older it is polite. Which he usually doesn’t care about with food but he tries with everything possible when it comes to Cater. But as soon as Cater has started Kageyama is digging in. He’s a fast eater and eats a lot. He shoves a mouthful in and his eyes brighten to show his approval, a blush dusting his cheeks as he starts digging in intently. ]
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I think that's the most well-received my cooking's ever been!
[Not that he'd actually had complaints or anything before, but he rarely ever cooked at all due to Trey being the kitchen buff. Compared to him, most other efforts were sub-par.]
Maybe I'll come cook for you more often.
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[ Kageyama is almost done before you know it. The dishes end up completely cleaned up of food as he smiles shyly at Cater. ]
I… I’d really like that.
[ it’d be more time with him after all… and we’ll he has discoverers eating food made by the guy he’s really into makes it taste all the better. ]
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[They can pick a standing day, and he'll make sure he comes by with groceries. His own plate is polished off not too soon after Kageyama's, and he leans back to admire the boy sitting across from him. He really looked so cute, right now.]
What kind of food do you like, the most? I'll have to start coming up with ideas of what to make.
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[ While it doesn't show too much on his face his ears give away the thrill of happiness at the idea -- the idea that Cater wants to spend more time with him for real. ]
I like meat a lot.
[ He is very simple. ]
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Easy enough. I'll start plotting a whole protein-packed menu for us.
[Without even thinking about it, he starts cleaning up. Dorm mentality had taught him to be fastidious. Call him the perfect housewife.]
But I'll always make sure I save room for dessert.
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[ Cater so naturally takes the dishes that for a second Kageyama doesn’t realize how backwards it is. When he does he jumps up and moves beside Cater. ]
You don’t need to do that.
[ Cater already did the bulk of the work and this is Kageyama’s place the dishes are his responsibility. He’d lived alone most of the time even before arriving here, after his grandpa passed and his sister is in university. His parents were always overseas. That left Kageyama in an empty house to fend for himself. So he’s not a slouch on most housework. There is a temptation to enjoy this though… it feels nice to be taken care of or something like that. ]
Dessert… you mean…?
[ every time that kind of dessert? kageyama flushes. ]
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I mean putting you in my mouth.
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[ Kageyama grips the dish he’s holding a little tighter. He goes even redder, ears burning and well the thrill goes straight to his cock which flusters him. He forces his focus on washing the dishes, maybe a bit more quickly. ]
Do… you want me to do that too?
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Only if you want to. That's totally up to what you're comfortable with.
[In saying that, he realizes it probably bears saying:]
Including, like, if you don't want me taking things that far in the first place. I'm not trying to push you into doing things you're not ready for or aren't interested in.
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[ He stops what he’s doing for a moment to look at Carer directly and put his full attention on the conversation. It’s a new kind of conversation for him. They’ve had a few of those actually. ]
I’m interested in you.
[ A pause. ]
And… that stuff too.
[ then his head ducks down as he finishes the last bit of dishes. ]
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So he sidesteps closer, shifting so he could slide a hand over the other boy's waist. His fingers poke underneath Kageymama's shirt so they can brush against the bare skin of his lower back.]
Then I'll do all sorts of stuff with you.
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[ Kageyama knows he shouldn’t be as interested as he is. It would just hurt when cater leaves. And everybody does leave. He can’t help it though. He bites his lip when the awkward smile starts to appear, the others hand is kind of like magic sending sparks everywhere it touches, doubly so when he touches skin directly.
yeah, kageyama has it bad for Cater or he wouldn’t like this. He wouldn’t want him to touch him like this or do anything else. And he wouldn’t want to kiss him again. ]
You’ll be like a senpai.
[ Kageyama murmurs, trying to make a little joke to cover his nerves. ]
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[He laughs, because of course he's joking, too. Cater's fingertips trail up until his whole hand is sliding against Kageyama's skin. Even if he's not quite done washing the dishes, Cater doesn't hesitate in leaning all the way in so he can sink his mouth against Kageyama's neck.]
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I… I meant… a different kind of senpai.
[ Kageyama is kind of forgetting about the dishes at the moment. His focus pulled to the others touch and his lips are warm, kind of soft against his neck and the feeling is somewhere between ticklish and just… pleasure. ]
Cater senpai…
[ he says it now just because it’s a topic. ]
I can finish the dishes later.
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[Cater feels something flutter excitedly inside of him at Kageyama calling him senpai--and without any warning he uses his own body to turn the other teen away from facing the sink, pushing him back against it instead. He inserts himself between those long legs, looking up at Kageyama from under his lashes.]
Touch me.
[Pressing in closer, he capture's the other boy's mouth with his. He didn't care that he didn't give Kageyama a chance to dry his hands. Didn't care to wait any longer.]
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Touch me. That’s going to reverb in his head for days.
His hands are still wet but they find Cater’s waist and then remembering how good it felt when the other’s hand was on his bare skin he drags his shirt up some, brushing fingertips against his skin experimentally. He presses into the kiss, curling the other’s fingers into his sides. It’s a bit embarrassing though in this position, with Cater between his legs can he feel that Kageyama is getting hard? ]
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He breaks the kiss, but doesn’t pull away very much. ]
Uhm are we staying in the kitchen?
[ He asks. Maybe he shouldn’t have but well the urge to ask was strong especially with where his mind is going and what his body is wanting and what Cater’s hand is doing. ]
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We can move this somewhere more comfortable, if you want.
[He tugs at Kageyama's waistband, taking a slow step back and encouraging the other boy to follow his lead.]
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Get comfortable.
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Mm.
[ He quietly agrees as he's pushed back onto the bed and his eyes don't leave Cater. Reaching up, he holds the back of his neck pulling him downward for another kiss. His stomach is all butterflies and his body is hot. ]
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I want to know what you're thinking.
[He knows he's teasing, that Kageyama isn't good with words, is inexperienced...but he can't help himself as he lets one hand dance slowly down the younger teen's chest.]
About what I'm going to do...what you want me to do.
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I... don't know.
[ There's a strain to his words and he's trying to hide his anxiety but really... ]
My brain is just... Cater, Cater, Cater.
[ Which yeah, he's clearly excited at the prospect of what Cater's going to do and he wants that but really the only clear thing in his head is Cater. He wants him, anything that he'll give. He's forgotten to even be insecure about his lower body. ]
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Well...if you do think of more than just my name, let me know. But...especially right now, I don't mind hearing you call my name.
[He cracks an even wider grin, and then he finally makes to undo Kageyama's pants for real. Cater leans in for another kiss as he does, locking lips with the boy beneath him as he slides the fabric down his thighs.]
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You're...beautiful, Cater.
[ The words escape just before Cater's undoing his pants and their lips meet. He's grateful for the kiss, that he doesn't have to be so nervous watching Cater get his pants out of the way. His hand brushes through his hair, curling into the back briefly. He parts his lips, deepening the kiss, tasting him with his tongue. Blood is rushing in his ears and his heart is racing. He's hard and the tip of his cock already had started beading pre-cum by now. It shouldn't be much of a surprise how easy and quickly he got worked up. ]
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He had been planning on going down on him, but Cater was willing to take things as they came. When his hand found Kageyama's cock already so eager, he had a feeling they might not be getting that far. But...that was fine, too. Showing no hesitation at the size of the genitalia as he slides his palm against it, Cater's fingers deftly start spreading the leaking fluid down the shaft, making it nice and slick.]
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Ah...
[ The gasp at the feeling of flesh on flesh, a part of himself no one else had ever touched. Instinctively his hips press up to it. His attempt at focusing on the kiss wanes, getting messier, a bit lazier as his attention is pulled downward. Cater's touching him. It feels better than touching himself for sure. He reached up, burying his fingers into red hair, curling against his scalp as he hugs his other arm around him tightly.
Maybe Cater's mouth won't be going downward for a while truly. ]
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Does it feel good?
[He knew it did, but he was hoping to hear it said out loud. Just wanted to hear the sound of his voice.]
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Mm… yeah. Really good.
[ His voice sounds breathless as his hand curls in to the other’s back. ]
Too good.
[ He mumbles, and he’s trying not to come yet. Both because it feels like it’s way too fast and it’d be embarrassing but also because he really doesn’t want it to end yet. ]
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[It's not an admonishment but an encouragement. Cater murmurs it into his skin as he kisses Kageyama's neck, adding in a press of his thumb against the head of his cock, massaging it.]
We can do this again as many times as you want, so you don't have to force yourself now.
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But... Cater makes him feel like it's okay. It's all okay, his body, how fast he got worked up and... it's just another way Cater worms his way deeper into Kageyama's heart. ]
C..ater.
[ He pants unevenly, his hips pressing up and he holds to him tightly as his orgasm hits, cumming at the other's touch and clinging to him, both his hands having ended up clutching at his back without even thinking through the moment. ]