[ listen, he might be excited for swordhaus to stop being so ridiculously touchy feely, but if hijikata wants to be that way for an even longer time, then tsurumaru isn't going to mind. to an extent, it also benefits him — because not that he's ever felt like expressing it before, but with important people, he's also just as touchy... surprise!
he wasn't referencing his broken leg, though! promise! even if he was in perfect shape, tsurumaru would still tease him about his capabilities, because he's just that kind of person. plus, he likes poking fun; it's his indirect way of showing that he does care.
and yet, he only meets that cold look with a smile, though, as if he's trying to melt hijikata's frown through sheer willpower. ]
Then, I'll hold you to that — in two weeks, show me what you're capable of.
[ but then his hand is held again — which he doesn't mind, because he's five and hijikata's hand is warm and he likes warm. still, tsurumaru gives him a curious glance, until an idea suddenly occurs to him... ]
Here, I'll give you a reward in advance.
[ he leans forward, but instead of what hijikata might expect... he gently bumps their noses together. boop!
then, he draws back just a little, looking really triumphant, like he did a Good. ]
[ look, you want him to think Tsuru is saying that because of the broken leg. he'd be so offended if that wasn't the case? and he wouldn't be able to do much because of the broken leg too. ugh... he hates this so much, everyday he wants to be free of this! ]
Fine by me.
[ and WOW... way to lead Hijikata astray!? he was 100% expecting another kiss... look at what you did... he only blinks because what a weird gesture. weird!
but fine... maybe he should've expected it because Tsurumaru is completely inexperienced. ]
[ ugh... when will he be free? in a week, but until then, tsurumaru has to get in all the teasing he possibly can, because after that, he's going to die. and after he does, hijikata better lower him into his grave, so that he can let him down one last time... ]
A nose bump. People do those a lot, don't they?
[ as far as he's concerned, nose bumps are cute? people usually like them?? and what does that even have to do with experience, gosh, why are humans so complex... but maybe, hijikata had been expecting something else —
aaaaand tsurumaru may or may not have tried to trick him from the start... obviously, he knew what he was doing.
so right now, he's looking pretty smug! that's clearly the look of a winner. ]
If you want a kiss, you're going to have to ask for one yourself.
[ uhm, look here... only Hijikata is allowed to tease and look smug once he realizes he is The Winner? oh how the tables have turned? he won't have this. ]
Hmm...
[ he only smirks because what a challenge! he isn't going to let Tsurumaru be the one in charge? so he simply just pulls his face closer. lips just about an inch a part, but he doesn't press forward. only stares at him with a mischievous glint in his eyes. his voice speaks in a low whisper. ]
I'm sure I don't need to ask for permission anymore for such things - right?
um you're the one that said you pop..............a lot
[ at first, all hijikata gets is this look, since there's something a little obvious about it... that they're both from japan? hello! but even if he'd been referencing time instead of place, it's not as if people went around in the 12th century bumping noses for fun, either.
but wow, way to give him a taste of his own medicine... when he realizes he's just being led on, he sullenly looks away, like when you tell a child that you're going to buy them a toy and then go back on your word??? what kind of monster does that...
that, and he's kind of flustered, actually, for getting his expectations up. ]
Of course you don't have to. [ there's an indignant huff, his vague attempt at sort of covering his embarrassment up.
and then, a bit more loudly, looking back at him: ] Look, if you're going to come this far, you might as well just —
[ you know! he's not going to spell it out! at least, not voluntarily. ]
[ look he knows that??? but maybe whatever world Tsuru is from is weird as hell... who knows! because obviously, Hijikata doesn't live in a world where sword spirits exist... ugh this is weird to think about!
and yes... this is the kind of reaction he wanted. this is what he gets for leading Hijikata on first because you know, Hijikata is the master of teasing. especially like this. making anyone blush by saying one simple sentence - easy. ]
Don't look at me like that, I just wanted to tease a little.
[ and he gets just a bit closer... ah, once again! not what Tsurumaru expects! he goes right to his ear to say one more thing in a whisper. ]
Hmm... I can't hear you. I don't know what to do if you don't tell me -- right? Or what... Are you embarrassed?
[ and... pulling back. a smug expression on his face. oh, he knows he won this battle. ]
Well? [ hmm!!! Hijikata extends a hand to take a hold of Tsurumaru's chin, and lifts his head just a bit. ] You're blushing - it's almost too easy. But it's not a bad expression.
[ is he going overboard... maybe. how does your medicine taste, Tsuru. ]
[ why is hijikata like this??? this isn't good for his heart at all, whispering sweet nothings right against his ear — where it not only sounds nice to listen to, but it also feels just as nice to listen to. if his heart wouldn't give out after a minute or two, he'd be personally invited to whisper into his ear for as long as he wants??
he's not sure if it's just because hijikata is so close, or if it's himself, but everything is strangely warm and comfortable that it makes him more uncertain, that for a moment, the thought of giving in doesn't seem so bad.
there's another hesitant glance to the side, because you know! hijikata said not to look at him like that... no, actually, he's just kind of nervous. ]
I...
[ of course he's embarrassed!! what an obvious question!! hijikata may have won, but tsuru isn't going to let him win by a long stride.
so he's going to spoil that Not Bad expression by frowning when he pulls away — because gosh, how embarrassing.... he's not gonna say it! ]
Fine!! Then, we'll just have nose bumps everyday for the rest of our lives. Are you okay with that?
[ his medicine tastes bad! he hates it!! but how do you like that, hijikata.... ]
um that was the price of not giving cheek squishies
he wasn't referencing his broken leg, though! promise! even if he was in perfect shape, tsurumaru would still tease him about his capabilities, because he's just that kind of person. plus, he likes poking fun; it's his indirect way of showing that he does care.
and yet, he only meets that cold look with a smile, though, as if he's trying to melt hijikata's frown through sheer willpower. ]
Then, I'll hold you to that — in two weeks, show me what you're capable of.
[ but then his hand is held again — which he doesn't mind, because he's five and hijikata's hand is warm and he likes warm. still, tsurumaru gives him a curious glance, until an idea suddenly occurs to him... ]
Here, I'll give you a reward in advance.
[ he leans forward, but instead of what hijikata might expect... he gently bumps their noses together. boop!
then, he draws back just a little, looking really triumphant, like he did a Good. ]
i firgot my title again
Fine by me.
[ and WOW... way to lead Hijikata astray!? he was 100% expecting another kiss... look at what you did... he only blinks because what a weird gesture. weird!
but fine... maybe he should've expected it because Tsurumaru is completely inexperienced. ]
You're such a child... What was that?
(komyu voice) pop
A nose bump. People do those a lot, don't they?
[ as far as he's concerned, nose bumps are cute? people usually like them?? and what does that even have to do with experience, gosh, why are humans so complex... but maybe, hijikata had been expecting something else —
aaaaand tsurumaru may or may not have tried to trick him from the start... obviously, he knew what he was doing.
so right now, he's looking pretty smug! that's clearly the look of a winner. ]
If you want a kiss, you're going to have to ask for one yourself.
AAA NO POPPING
[ uhm, look here... only Hijikata is allowed to tease and look smug once he realizes he is The Winner? oh how the tables have turned? he won't have this. ]
Hmm...
[ he only smirks because what a challenge! he isn't going to let Tsurumaru be the one in charge? so he simply just pulls his face closer. lips just about an inch a part, but he doesn't press forward. only stares at him with a mischievous glint in his eyes. his voice speaks in a low whisper. ]
I'm sure I don't need to ask for permission anymore for such things - right?
um you're the one that said you pop..............a lot
but wow, way to give him a taste of his own medicine... when he realizes he's just being led on, he sullenly looks away, like when you tell a child that you're going to buy them a toy and then go back on your word??? what kind of monster does that...
that, and he's kind of flustered, actually, for getting his expectations up. ]
Of course you don't have to. [ there's an indignant huff, his vague attempt at sort of covering his embarrassment up.
and then, a bit more loudly, looking back at him: ] Look, if you're going to come this far, you might as well just —
[ you know! he's not going to spell it out! at least, not voluntarily. ]
*screams*
and yes... this is the kind of reaction he wanted. this is what he gets for leading Hijikata on first because you know, Hijikata is the master of teasing. especially like this. making anyone blush by saying one simple sentence - easy. ]
Don't look at me like that, I just wanted to tease a little.
[ and he gets just a bit closer... ah, once again! not what Tsurumaru expects! he goes right to his ear to say one more thing in a whisper. ]
Hmm... I can't hear you. I don't know what to do if you don't tell me -- right? Or what... Are you embarrassed?
[ and... pulling back. a smug expression on his face. oh, he knows he won this battle. ]
Well? [ hmm!!! Hijikata extends a hand to take a hold of Tsurumaru's chin, and lifts his head just a bit. ] You're blushing - it's almost too easy. But it's not a bad expression.
[ is he going overboard... maybe. how does your medicine taste, Tsuru. ]
he scream at own ass
he's not sure if it's just because hijikata is so close, or if it's himself, but everything is strangely warm and comfortable that it makes him more uncertain, that for a moment, the thought of giving in doesn't seem so bad.
there's another hesitant glance to the side, because you know! hijikata said not to look at him like that... no, actually, he's just kind of nervous. ]
I...
[ of course he's embarrassed!! what an obvious question!! hijikata may have won, but tsuru isn't going to let him win by a long stride.
so he's going to spoil that Not Bad expression by frowning when he pulls away — because gosh, how embarrassing.... he's not gonna say it! ]
Fine!! Then, we'll just have nose bumps everyday for the rest of our lives. Are you okay with that?
[ his medicine tastes bad! he hates it!! but how do you like that, hijikata.... ]