[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! ]
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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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