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No worries! (But glad to have Elan-kun back in my inbox :))

[tfy]

[He already showed Elan the "Break your limit" song. Does Elan remember? Perhaps, but perhaps not; it's been a while since then. They've upgraded from love hotels to Elan's apartment! And Elan himself has upgraded to a better and brighter future for himself.

Has Hiyori done that, also...?]

Mhm. Especially by me!

[He chimes back, head resting against Elan's. His voice is soft as he confides, after a moment:]

That's why I became an idol, you know. Because I craved that feeling of love.

:>

[allowedlife]

Ah.

[ That's all he says at first. There's silence as he mulls that over and he considers, still curled against Hiyori's side. And then, after a long few moments of silence- ]

...did you find it?

[tfy]

I did indeed!

[His voice carries plenty of warmth. Though he also admits:]

It took some time, though. Things didn't work out in my last unit. And even in Eden, we've had our struggles. But now I can confidently say that I'm surrounded by love. Not just love from fans, but love from friends, family, myself...

[He shoots a sly look out of the corner of his eye.]

... and perhaps even Elan-kun! ♪

[allowedlife]

Don't get too ahead of yourself.

[ Elan snorts. ]

I didn't say anything like that.

[tfy]

Eh?

[He pulls back to look at Elan properly, eyes wide with (feigned) surprise.]

Then what was all that cuddly stuff before? Elan-kun hasn't been faking his interest in me, has he? It's much too late for a twist like that!

[allowedlife]

Being cuddly and lovey-dovey are two different things, right?

[ Elan teases. ]

But I am still interested in you, so don't panic too much.

1/2

[tfy]

Well... I guess so...

[But who wouldn't love him? He still seems uneasy!]

2/2

[tfy]

[Until Elan says that last line. Slowly, he starts to smile again, before abruptly throwing his arms around Elan's neck. (The mug of tea in his lap stays tucked between his thighs and doesn't spill over, miraculously.)]

Right, of course you are! I'm me, after all! And you're you! ♪

[His grip might be a bit too tight. But that's how glad he is!]

[allowedlife]

[ Elan manages to not spill his either and he laughs aloud, swaying a little as he's grabbed. ]

Hey, watch it, or there's gonna be tea all over you-!

[ God, he is cute. Even if he's not about to say it. ]

At least you're smiling again.

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[Hiyori snuggles up against him, pressing his face into the juncture of Elan's shoulder and neck.]

Of course I am!

[He speaks against Elan's skin, contented and warm.]

It's how I show love! Just ask Nagisa-kun, or any of my fans.

[allowedlife]

[ OK, Elan can't really complain with Hiyori snuggled up into him like this. Well, he could... but for once he doesn't want to. ]

You're a goof. But I'm OK with that.

[ His free hand lifts and he gently cards fingers into his hair. ]

You've got to have some fun now and again, right?

[tfy]

[In turn, he could get used to having Elan's hands run through his hair. He leans into the touch, enjoying it for its novelty—no one really touches him so casually, and given how much of his job involves looking good, most people no better than to mess with his hair. But he's off the clock right now, and it's fine if it's Elan-kun. Right?]

Right! But a "goof" sounds like someone who's full of nonsense, so I'd prefer if you used a prettier term! Like "free spirit"~♪

[allowedlife]

Fine, fine. "Free spirit". Are you happy?

[ He says it like he's talking to a puppy, in all honesty. Maybe he can be excused a bit of teasing... ]

[tfy]

Mhm! ♪

[He hums his assent, still snuggled as close as possible. Usually he's the one who treats people like pets, but if the tables have turned and he's become Elan's prized pet for the moment, then so be it.]

I'm always happy with Elan-kun. Feeling his warmth, listening to his voice, and hearing how much he likes me...♪ It's cute!

[allowedlife]

Well, I guess I'll just have to accept that, since you're also cute like this. Wouldn't be fair of me to deny you.

[tfy]

Right, I'm always cute! ♪

[A cheerful agreement while he remains snuggled.]

Since you're all about fairness, I guess it'll be my turn to spoil you after this. First you spoiled me by cooking for me, and then I spoiled you with those gifts I brought. Then we both spoiled each other for a while! But now it's back to you spoiling me, so next time I'll spoil you~♪

[allowedlife]

Oh? Yeah? What are you planning now?

[ Color him curious! ]

[tfy]

Depends! ♪ On what Elan-kun wants most! What is it your heart desires~?

[In other words...

He has no idea. But perhaps his seductive smile and the way he gazes into Elan's eyes will distract from that obvious fact.]

[allowedlife]

Well, in terms of everything?

[ He laughs. ]

...there's a lot I could ask for in life, but I guess this will do for now. [ Why does that seductive smile make his heart flip? No reason, surely. ]

[tfy]

Just for now, huh~?

[He teases, but won't argue. It'd be unfair to claim he's all Elan needs when he can't even give Elan any form of commitment.]

I guess that's fair. We idols aren't gods who can grant wishes. But we can heal people's lonely hearts sometimes ♪

[Is Elan lonely?

Perhaps, or perhaps not. It's hard to tell. He seems to be doing well for himself but he also lives alone. Hiyori knows that not everyone craves constant company the way he does, though.]

[allowedlife]

[ Maybe a little. There's a lot to be said for what he's done and what's been through. But right here and right now he doesn't feel all that lonely at all - but he's hardly going to admit that, is he? He's hardly going to say that he's needy, either, even if he might be at times.

Instead he leans over - not that he has to lean very far - and presses a slow kiss against Hiyori's lips.

Maybe that will make him quiet up for a bit. Or something. ]

[tfy]

[Needy types are so cute. That's what he firmly believes. Though it's not that he wants Elan—or Nagisa or Jun or anyone else—to depend on him too much. It's better if the people he loves can stand on their own feet. Yet when that happens, he's left with conflicted feelings: a muddy mixture of pride and uncertainty. If they can get by without him, will they still want to be near him? Or will they go off somewhere and forget?

It took him a while to realize that he can still be wanted, even if he isn't needed. But that's what Elan shows him with a slow and sweet press of his lips. It's hardly the first time they've kissed today, and yet it feels different from their frenzied kisses in the shower, or their heated exchange on the sofa earlier. He wraps his hands around his mug of tea, steadying it in his lap so that it doesn't spill over, and returns the kiss softly, letting his eyes slip shut. Elan might be able to feel him smiling into it.]

[allowedlife]

[ The smile is cute, even if he can't see it.

Elan... does not get close to others easily or neatly. He still holds himself apart from other people in so many ways. So being able to relax, to be close, to indulge in this kind of intimacy? It really is special.

How strange. He leans in a little more and nestles in with a low exhale, letting the kiss end and just resting against Hiyori. ]

You're dangerous, you know.

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[A warm exhale of breath, and then Elan ends the kiss and draws back. But he isn't too far away. Hiyori can still feel his warmth, hear his voice calling him "dangerous"...]

I am?

[He asks the question teasingly, still smiling.]

Not to worry! That's just a misunderstanding. There's no place safer than my arms. All you have to do is trust me...♪

[He abandons the mug of tea again and loops his arms around Elan once more.]

[allowedlife]

I do trust you.

[ Elan replies with a little laugh. And it's true.

Funny, that.

He kisses him again and squeezes, setting his own mug aside. ]

That's why you're dangerous.