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Im sorry but im feeling extra soft and feelsy today so Gen teaching Tsukasa how to slow dance?
I'm. Physically ill over this
It's such a small thing, really.
The moment is a blip in time, and yet it meant everything in the moment.
Gen was humming to himself a song from the old world that he missed while taking a brisk evening walk.
The moon was high, the sky was clear, and the world was at total peace.
He does a little spin, losing himself in the moment, and not even considering that anyone was watching.
But just as he finishes his twirl, he catches Tsukasa from the corner of his eye.
The two men greet each other politely
And though there is no real reason to remain together
They do so anyway.
Tsukasa asks Gen what song he was singing
Gen just shrugs and doesn't give a real answer, as is typical
"It sounded nice coming from you," Tsukasa said
Gen's face flushes
And dares to ask if Tsukasa knows how to dance
He admits that he doesn't
Reminding Gen that he'd never gotten the chance to do such things
It's a risk, but Gen offers to teach him
"Just for fun," Gen says. "I won't tell a single soul if you don't want me to."
Tsukasa considers it, then hesitantly agrees.
He wasn't sure he could be gentle
Even with Gen, the man he cared for
But he lets Gen take his hands, and pull him in
One hand rests in Gen's, one on his waist
Gen's touch on his shoulder is featherlight, yet heavier than anything Tsukasa had ever felt
Tsukasa thinks his heart might explode when Gen smiles up at him
It's a real smile
A rare sight from the mentalist
"I'll lead, my dear Tsukasa," Gen says
He's awkward and stiff compared to Gen's more fluid and easy movements
But he manages not to step on his feet
Or trip
Or otherwise embarrass himself
Gen hums his song, giving them a soft soundtrack as they dance together
At some point, Tsukasa gets more confident, and takes the lead himself
Gen praises him, but his words don't feel flowery or fake, like they usually do
Not when his voice is so soft
His eyes filled with such warmth
Tsukasa twirls Gen, pulling him in and dipping him low like he'd seen in movies
Gen's face is bright red
"My, my. Already an expert, I see~" Gen coos
Tsukasa chuckles, pulling him back up.
"I have an excellent teacher."
Neither of them moves, both letting the moment really sink in
Then they part, hands hesitant to let go of the other.
"Shall I walk you back to camp?" Tsukasa asks
"I'd be honored, dearest."
Tsukasa curses himself for not kissing Gen before leaving him