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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
could we get uuuuuhhhhh....
Gen flirting with Tsukasa and Tsukasa keeps thinking hes just being nice? pretty please?
Tsukasa: more oblivious than Senku could ever hope to be
“You’re really strong, Tsukasa~”
“Oh, thank you, Gen.”
“I mean really. It’s obvious why so many people fall for you,” Gen says. “Even me~”
Tsukasa chuckles.
“You’re too kind.”
The mentalist blinks, head tilting slightly. Tsukasa just looks back at him, totally unphased.
Oh, you have got to be joking right now. No way Tsukasa was this clueless.
"I bet you could carry me around easily," Gen coos, hoping the physical contact helped to make his point more clear.
"That's very likely," Tsukasa says. "You don't seem like you'd weigh too much."
"Oh Tsukasa~ You certainly know how to flatter somebody~"
"I don't know about that. You're much better at flattery than I ever will be."
Gen's eyebrow twitches, his emotional mask slipping ever so slightly. He was starting to get annoyed now.
How, just how did Tsukasa not see what was happening here? Was he just not being direct enough?
Perhaps Tsukasa was just used to Gen's usually empty words. That was fine. Maybe he just needed to take a more physical approach. That might help get his intentions through to the warrior.
He steps forward, hand reaching to touch the front of Tsukasa's shirt.
"My, Tsukasa dear, this does look rather fetching on you," Gen says.
"Why thank you-"
"It must be made of boyfriend material," It was a risky move, but Gen went for it anyway.
But, much to his chagrin, Tsukasa's head tilts, his eyebrows furrowing together.
"Actually, I believe miss Yuzuriha made it out of hemp cloth and a bit of leather."
"A-ah...I see...of course..." Gen drops his hand, failure making him feel more than a little embarrassed.
"Hey you two," Senku's voice cuts between them. "Quit just standing around. We're trying to get things done around here."
Gen takes this as his excuse to scurry away, already plotting new ways to try to get his crush's attention.
Tsukasa watches him go, a little confused.
"You're an idiot, by the way."
Tsukasa looks at Senku, who was staring at him with a blank expression.
"What do you mean?" He asks.
"Dude. Seriously? Even I'm not that blind."
"I don't follow."
"Gen just said your shirt was made out of boyfriend material. That's like, one of the oldest pickup lines there is," Senku sighs and shakes his head, wandering off back to the lab, and leaving Tsukasa to digest his words.
It takes a moment, perhaps longer than it should, but finally it hits him, and his face burns red.
Oh. Oh.
Have you considered Gen/Tsukasa. Listen, The way Tsukasas response to the evils of the world can be summarized as fight while Gens was fawn/lie and yet both of them were lonely pre stone world. Them knowing each other before and Tsukasa choosing to wake Gen. (1/2)
Gen being the person later who hands Tsukasa the face paint as a way to make Tsukasa feel more included (he definitely was aware of the gesture feeling meaningful, its Gen). But also the way that Gen would feel so safe with Tsukasa just imagine. Like nothing can get him. I can def see them getting closer after Tsukasa joins our kingdom of science itd be v sweet. (2/2)
HI HELLO I AM CERTAINLY CONSIDERING IT NOW