[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... ]
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[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.
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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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