embracethewind | because this is a mix of cute, sexy and awkward and hey! idc, this is a test drive BT

because this is a mix of cute, sexy and awkward and hey! idc, this is a test drive BT

Who: A doofus bushi and a goddess incarnation
When: Any day lol
Where: Sasha's apartment
What: Souji's b-day eeeee
Warning: All the possible keysmashing and sexy tiems!

[ For this day Souji had never expected something in the slightest, but getting that message in his voicemail from Sasha certainly brought out the best of smiles.

They have been closed friends since the very first day of their meeting. It's refreshing, different from being with Kamiya (he still misses her bossy ways). One of the things that keeps him at bay of running away from her is the girl's serenity with the people she knows; a girl whose presence he's comfortable having around, who will never fall for him...

During his stay, he dared to approach males just for the sole purpose of worship. A risky, maybe biased, self-imposed policy which luckily has worked until now. However, there's great conflict every time, it leaves him shaken -- worse, even.

Better not say anything to this dear lady. This only pertains Souji in the end...

Standing outside her door, his smile is bright as the sun it makes him look unique. ]

Sasha-san! I'm here!

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[Putting the utensils back, Souji reciprocates her gaze, forcing a smile it barely casts off the shadow upon him, cheeks slightly colored.]

Thank you. I'll... try my best.

[A pause, followed then by a sigh.] I think I'll never fully accept it. We have no choice, of course! [Pretending not to be bothered, he hands his bowl to her for a re-fill--] Can I have some more, please?

[ That earns him a stern look. ]

We do have a choice, Souji. They are, however, fashioned to the nature of this place -- we are bound by its rules, and yet we are free to make our choices within those boundaries.

[ But she gently takes the bowl to give him another serving. ]

I do not do things with half a heart.

[Souji feels an involuntary jolt through his body at Sasha's words. She was right: even if it's hard to believe, they had a sort of a choice, but a choice anyway.

He gives her a slow nod and a brief, small smile, having the bowl in his hand.]

Sasha-san... I know you don't.

[Looking at the chopsticks while taking them--] Have they been kind to you?... Have they been good lovers?

[ The sternness in her eyes fade, returning to their usual kind look, albeit subdued.

She takes her friend's question in stride; and having to think of her... encounters with different men (and some women). ]

Yes. They have been-- kind and considerate. My encounters have all been... pleasant.

[ She takes a sip of her tea and -- ] How have you been fairing as of late?

[Not that his own situation has been any better...

Does he seem distracted eating a portion of yakiniku and rice and salads all at once repeatedly with such insistence? Yes, he does! And the pout on his face helps nothing to lessen the visible tension in discussing about his... sexual life.

Less his words--]

Since I don't perform anything troop-related, my shifts at the ryokan and the dojo have done enough for me.

In between, well-- you know. I'm sorry for not being able to visit you more recently.

[He's not avoiding her or his other friends. Just... everytime it happens he shuts himself for a while, only responding via device.]

[ Sasha tries to understand Souji's source of discomfort. Surely, with him asking her about her own sex life, he would be amenable to her doing the same. It's only fair, she finds. ]

You know you are always welcome here.

[ However, the constant evasion of her questions, his taking his words back, Sasha feels as if she hasn't earned her friend's trust after all this time. ]

Were your lovers good to you as well?

[Souji can sense a hint of disappointment on Sasha, he doesn't know. Since it was him who asked her first, fair indeed to answer back.

A pause, eyeing at the card back on the table.]

They... They have been so good to me, despite my constant misgivings. Men sure know how to satisfy each other and the ladies.

[Oh, yes. He forgot to mention...]

[ Ah, that bit about preferences had not been something that Sasha considered right away. How silly ~ ]

Ah-- well-- I suppose I understand as to how you would have second thoughts in wanting to be intimate with me. If you prefer the company of men, why not ask one of your male friends instead, if you would be more comfortable with them?

[ Need Sasha's social fail be spelled out? ~ A W K W A A A A A A A A A A A R D ~ ]

[Fingers tense against the bowl and chopsticks he's holding, eyes wide staring at her.]

You--

[It all happened so fast...

The loud sound of the chair slipping backwards while Souji stood, leaving the utensils on the table and moving to the doorway that leads to another room/corridor(?). His expression is one full of determination mixed with awkwardness, cheeks flushed, no less his amber orbs look into Sasha's green ones.]

I don't want the company of men.

[He doesn't want to think anymore. Thinking just brings more insecurity and what he's about to do.]

You said it yourself. I want your trust, and for you to trust me.

[No more second thoughts. He's a bushi.]

I want to show you how honest I am. With every kiss, with every touch... [///] ... with-- every whisper.

[A bushi does not go back on his word. Even to this.]

[ Sasha is mildly startled at Souji's reaction, and it bid her to stand as well. Is he leaving? Did she upset him?

But she puzzled over as to where Souji is heading -- certainly not the front door ~~it's actually the bathroom~~, but it is the corridor that leads to Sasha's bedroom.

Gently, she follows him, and reaches out to place a hand on his shoulder. ]

I do not want you to feel as you were forced into this situation. We are already forced by the Twelve -- with their bringing us here, with the dreams, with their spells. There is only so much space in which we can make our choices.

[ Zodion is no paradise and Sasha isn't blind to that fact; and since she had arrived, she tried to find the silver lining in the things she would usually find unsavory. Sometimes she finds it, often, she needs to look harder...

If he would allow it, her hand then touches his cheek. ]

I feel that I still need to ask you, now -- are you certain about wanting to do this with me?

[~~For starters, that would have been awkward ahaha~~ Souji glances briefly at the hand while continuing to face her, worried.]

You're not doing anything like that, Sasha-san! I—!

[He does allow her touch, of course, except this time it felt different from those which were only amiable: soothing, yet encouraging to take the best of decisions.

More than needs-- no, actually, the tattoo had nothing to do with it. The card, however-- he could choose another one as she suggested. Head leans against her palm, eyes half-closed and a hand holding hers now.

The Twelve... such cruel gods they are. But he must act as he's expected to. As always.]

I am. [A laugh that tries to sound amusing and laid-back.] Mind you that I can be a vigorous lover~ [(￣▽￣;;)] Or so I've been told. . .

[ Relief is clearly painted on Sasha's face, and she lightly pinches Souji's cheek. Limited their choices may be, but she is glad to be able to make one with her friend. ]

I think that I would be able to keep up with you well enough.

[ She glances towards the unfinished meal. ]

Come. Finish your meal first, and have a taste of the cake. It is your birthday, after all.

[ Then again, if he would rather skip to dessert, and resume eating later, then that would be fine, too. ]

[Ah—

That little gesture takes him off guard and blushes at her words.

Ahem.

YES. Food priorities! He's not one to set his stomach aside. Especially that tasty-looking cake. It would be rude of him not to eat what she had cooked for him with such devotion and enthusiasm.

The other dessert can wait a little while, right?]

I-I'm sorry! I didn't want you to think that your food tastes poorly.

Good.

[ Sasha is pleased and thus she leads them back to the table. She doesn't have much left on her plate, and she really means to leave room for dessert. Therefore, after finishing her meal, she takes to cutting the cake (chocolate with white sugar icing~) and giving him a portion. ]

I'll go get some tea to go with this cake. I hope you'll like it!

[ Sasha heads to the kitchen and returns in short order, pouring two hot cups of green tea. ]

[Back to where he started, Souji eats what‘s left of his meal and some more pensively -- with a kind of hurry -- hoping the taste of something sweet can ease him a little...

... The cake looks yummy though ( °3° )a

He accepts the slice once he‘s finished and she goes for the tea. In the meantime, let‘s enjoy a small bite (of course, he‘s using chopsticks ahaha).

....

.... ♥‿♥!!]

Sasha-san, what‘s this flavor called again?

[Really, he did like it a lot. And yay, tea~!]

[ Sasha sticks to her fork. At the least, the cake is moist enough to be picked up with chopsticks and she doesn't stop her friend from doing what he likes. ]

It is chocolate. I have come to like it myself! If you want more, do tell me.

[If you can eat oshiruko with chopsticks then this is a piece of cake! ~~tee-hee!~~

Souji is quite pleased with the flavor so the portion doesn't last long, handing her the plate for more.] Please.

You do enjoy cooking for others. [Sips a bit of his tea and looks at her with a gentle smile.] May I give you something?

[ The cake is quite small, so at this point, Souji would have eaten half of it. It makes Sasha glad because she did make it for him after all! Though next time, she makes note to bake a bigger one. ] Here you are.

[ Sasha resumes in her cake consumption -- ] I do! Very much. [ But Souji's question surprises her a bit. ] Oh-- of course! What is it?

[If she does, he'll be grateful for life! The more Sasha bakes (let it be pastries and bread), the more Souji will gladly accept.

Before eating, he tucks a hand inside the right opening of his hakama that appears like a pocket and takes a small, purple cloth bag out from his obi.]

I want to give it to you. [holding it in his palm] Not going to lie-- I-I bought these for myself! But... [a shy laugh, cheeks coloring a little] ... please have them.

[Sasha will find cherry blossom sweets!]

Oh! What are these...?

[ Sasha really hasn't been expecting gifts, given who the celebrant is in the first place. But she gratefully accepts the pouch and looks inside.

She looks back up at him with a bright smile. ]

These are very pretty! And they look good, Souji! Thank you very much, I accept them gladly!

[ Idly, she wonders if Tenma has tasted sweets like these... ]

[Her smile pleases him greatly. Chin on hands in a pure childish way, he feels proud that she liked the small detail. Sasha's birthday is yet to come, and this time, it'll be his turn to make something wonderful for her.

When he talks, his voice is gentle and nostalgic.]

You know... I wish we were in Edo just so I could take you to see the cherry blossom trees. Maybe having lunch beneath one of them.

I have not seen cherry trees in full bloom before. There was a tree once, near Sanctuary. It was brought by a blacksmith's apprentice and one of my Saints was fond of going out to see it.

[ Sasha's eyes closed briefly in nostalgia and in imagination, as she gently holds the puch of cherry blossom sweets to her heart. ]

Seeing so many pink cherry trees in bloom must be a sight to behold!

[For a moment that seemed oddly long (for him) he stares at her after she speaks, in how she‘s bringing her small gift close to her chest.

Indeed, a sight in which he sees Sasha being bathe by the delicate petals, only to dance later along with the light and pure wind.

Uhm. Excuse him as he‘s smiling with the mental image.]

[ Once Sasha opens her eyes, she sees Souji's smiling face -- an expression she easily mirrors. After a moment, her cheeks lightly color -- ]

Souji, might you be staring?

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