school: nier

[shaft]

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[amain]

[ One moment as he texts. Okay.

He places a hand on Claude's shoulder, then leans in to give him a kiss on the lips. ]

Have fun, Claude.

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[shaft]

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2/2

[shaft]

[ Upon recovery, ] Was that an extra credit?!

[amain]

No, it wasn't.

[ Another pat before he... Looks at the bed? I should disinfect this at least. ]

[shaft]

I've already been using this bed, I washed the sheets. [ NIER???? ] Why did you...

[ ... ]

Kiss me?

[amain]

"I wanted to because I care about you." [ Very funny to use Claude's line. ] I might as well clean it, anyway?

[ To escape from this. He's going. ]

[shaft]

Escape from what?

[ I need to find out. I hate hearing my own words used against me... ]

[amain]

Sorry, kind of got embarrassed doing that.

[ He looks for the little spray in the room for the bed… ]

[shaft]

[ Cute. ]

Do you want to escape?

[amain]

… I’m fine.

[ I’m not a kid. Still fumbling with items. ]

What’s there to run from, anyway?

[shaft]

I don't know. You're the one who's nervous.

[ Just. Takes his hands. ]

Do you think I'm going to make fun of you?

[amain]

… If you do, then you would be making fun of yourself.

[ Why are you taking his hands? He already explained why he’s a little nervous!! ]

I already said it was kind of embarrassing.

[shaft]

[ Claude frowns at him for a moment.

And then he decides to be stupid, and lean down to give Nier a kiss of his own. ]

Okay, I'll let you be embarrassed then.

[ He's really going to yank off the bedding now. It very conveniently helps him carry all the books as well. ]

[amain]

[ Why is this happening to him... He just wanted to tease Claude a bit and now he's being kissed again. Good thing he's too busy with the bedding and the books to see Nier simmer, but it's the usual flush on his cheeks, red-tipped ears, and furrow of his brow.

Thoughts are such a jumble? Of course, they are.

ineedtostopgettingflusteredsoeasilyit'sjustakissalittlefunandnothingmorebuthewascutewhenheoverreactedatfirstitsjustakissitwasniceiwantedtoteasehimabitanywaythisreallybackfireditwasniceilikeditmyfaceissohotitsprobablysuperredwhatdoievendonowkainepleasehelpme—I really do like him.

He sighs, then massages his temples. This is fine. He helps with the bedding. ]

You shouldn't kiss people so often.

[ nier: kissing your friend 3 times is too many ]

[shaft]

[ WOW that sure is a train of thought.

But I want to.

He doesn't say that, just peeking at Nier and trying not to smile too obviously. ]

Should I apologize?

[amain]

[ STOP. IGNORE HIM. He doesn't think it's a problem, despite how his cheeks are still pink. Gently, he shoves Claude a bit. ]

I provoked you, so it's fine. It's not like I hated it.

[ It's the opposite of that. ]

You remember you don't have to give me anything back, right?

[shaft]

[ I know.

This conversation is still going it seems, because he gives Nier a puzzled look. ]

You do realize that... [ Wait, he can't say this out loud. I enjoy it. ]

[amain]

[ He laughs a bit as they fill the bedding? With books?? I guess? But he gestures with a hand for Claude to give him his. ]

You really are shy. I wonder if I'll ever hear you say things like that yourself.

[shaft]

[ Claude will give him his hand... He didn't want to hold hands earlier though?? ]

I'm also cognizant of the fact that even though you might not want anything, that doesn't mean you don't deserve something.

[amain]

[ It isn't about holding hands. Nier is putting the freesia bulb in Claude's palm, and forces him to cup it. Feel all that hope and love from this small, seemingly fragile flower. He's giving this back. ]

It'd be a lie to say it doesn't make me happy. Especially if it's because you want to and you enjoy it.

[shaft]

[ Not the bulb... he's going to get emotional.

But actually, he just looks thoughtfully at the flower.

Doesn't it bother you, that it'll only exist for a short time? ]

[amain]

[ This is your flower. Nier lets go when he's sure Claude is going to keep holding it. ]

What do you mean?

[shaft]

[ Claude is thinking about how to hold the bedding and the flower without crushing it. ]

... It's nothing. Just my usual habit of overthinking.

[ Using the blanket as a sack to hold the books and the pillows, he hoists it up onto a shoulder with one hand, carefully holding the flower in the other. ]

In any case, I should get out of here before anyone realizes what I'm up to. You're sworn to secrecy, right?

[amain]

[ Claude, you’re so fucking stupid and Nier doesn’t realize that. He takes the bulb and tucks it behind Claude’s ear so it’s easier to carry stuff. ]

Not going to tell me, huh.

[ Even though Nier isn’t sure what’s in store… Or if he’ll see Claude ever again after the chaos starts. ]

Yeah, though it’s very tempting to rat you out because I kind of let you get away with a lot.

[ Maybe too much? Nier comes closer to nuzzle the side of his head, avoiding the bulb. I will always like you, Claude.

Then he lightly bats his shoulder to shoo him off. Run, run. ]