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tdm sideline. (cw banging, lots of it.)

[incautiously]

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With his shirt gone, Haibara's hands move, fingers finding the buttons of Nanami's shirt, starting to loosen them, even as it remains tucked into his pants. He would have gone for the tie first, his gaze dropping to the length of fabric in Nanami's hand, the color bringing a softer smile to his lips.

Not that it lasts, Haibara releasing his shirt so he can lift himself onto the counter, wrapping his legs around Nanami's waist before leaning in to kiss him again, his eyes closing, hands sliding to push the shirt off Nanami's shoulders.

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Nanami gently pulls his arms out of the sleeves without damaging the shirt, tucked in as it is. The blue fabric falls to hang from his waist, over Yu's legs wrapped around him. His hands return to slide along his chest, his sides, his back. Skin to skin, the warmth beneath his hand, the fabric of the tie sliding with it.

He presses against Yu's mouth, as needy for it as from the first kiss, as from the first long hard kiss, and everything moves in time with it. His hips rocking against Yu's, his hand sliding down his back to hold their hips close together. His other hand reaches to slowly pull his shirt out from his waist and lay it atop Yu's. "You're real," Nanami whispers against Yu's lips, "I've fantasized about this more times than I can count, but it's real. You're real. It's really happening."

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He's too lost in the sensations to really look at Nanami, kissing him back helplessly, his hips rocking against Nanami's and his sounds lost in the kisses, disappearing into Nanami's mouth. And then he speaks and Yu can't breathe.

one hand slides into Nanami's hair, Yu kissing him again, not as fiercely, but trying to reassure him, even if it's not necessary. ".I'm here. I'm not going to leave you again, Kento. I-" He breaks off, tries to steady himself.

And finally looks at Nanami, his lips parting, mouth slightly open as he takes Nanami in, eyes going a little wide.

"Kento..." There's a bit of shock there, Haibara reaching out to run hands over his skin.

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He knows, he feels it, yet he couldn't help the words coming out. It's not exactly in line with how he fantasized about it, but that doesn't matter. No matter how it goes is better than a fantasy. "Yes?" Nanami asks when Yu stops talking.

He opens his eyes and takes in the shocked expression. He glances over toward the stove, but the stew is fine. His attention returns with Yu's touch, and Nanami flushes ever so slightly. "Ah, yes, I returned to training when I became a jujutsu sorcerer again. I work to maintain peak physical performance to be the strongest sorcerer I can be," the facts ramble out, though Yu can likely guess all that. "I can also readily do this..."

Nanami lifts Yu off the counter and supports his weight with a single hand grasping his ass. He runs his hand along Yu's back as he slowly walks them out of the kitchen into the dining and living area, cursing that the kitchen and the bedroom are on opposite ends of the apartment.

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He knows Nanami is talking but he's still just running his hands over Nanami's body, fingers playing over the definition and then Nanami's picking him up like he doesn't weigh anything. Which is something he'd honestly not even considered, given he's not exactly delicately built himself.

Haibara makes a quiet strangled sound and buries his face against Nanami's neck. "...I'm not going to be able to look at you without thinking about this." It's a little embarrassed sounding.

"I knew you were probably training but this-"It makes sense, given what had happened to him, but it's still got Haibara a little flushed.

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"Then think about me doing this," Nanami says. He brushes his hand through Yu's hair, gently but firmly grasps it, and pulls Yu away from his neck so he can kiss him again. His steps slow as he grows distracted, and Nanami leans against the back of the sectional to pause. He kisses from Yu's mouth, along his jaw, to his ear.

"I want you, body, heart, and soul," he whispers into Yu's ear. His hips flex upward, and he rocks Yu against them, the muscles in his arm tensing and flexing as he does so. "You are the most attractive person in the world. In all the worlds."

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Haibara kisses back, hands sliding over Nanami's shoulders, still when Nanami's mouth is on his jawline, breath catching in his throat.

"You have me, all of me..." He shudders, his fingers digging into Nanami's arms as he rocks his own hips, seeking more friction, a low moan slipping from his lips.

"You are." He manages in response to the last words. "Nobody but you would even give me a second look and I like that."

1/28 -- Vacation to Tides

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Nanami feels more at ease the moment they leave Epiphany. The regular experience of travel to Tides altered by their luggage still instills the calmness that comes from routine, the rest in it. They're going at the usual time because that makes everything else feel more right in the world. They take the train, then ride horses, and finish by submarine to reach the port within Tides itself. The hustle and bustle of a busy city, complete with people paying him absolutely no mind further relaxes him. Nanami leads the way to the Cetacea Suites where he first lived temporarily. They don't get the same room, but that's fine. It can be their room instead of his room.

Then they're in the door, and Nanami sets down their things, those he carried, and sets about unpacking. It may be a short trip, but it's important not to live out of a suitcase. "What would you like to do first?" Nanami asks Haibara while he does so.

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Haibara comes up behind him, wrapping arms around his middle and leaning into his back. "We could get something to eat, walk around, look at the housing down here." Not that this isn't nice and convenient, but if this is where Nanami likes to really relax, something just for them would be a good idea.

"I think this is the first time I've seen you really relax." softly

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Nanami hangs the clothes in nice even rows and listens to Haibara as he does so. He nods. Tides has so many good places to eat. He hardly discovered all of them before. It would be nice to find somewhere new together. He wants this trip to be theirs, everything about it, even though he's a person of routine. Well, they can go to the bakery he found down here, the one he was leaving when Haibara found him. It has the best bread.

He turns over his shoulder at the last comment. "We relax all the time at home," Nanami says, "I make time for it daily."

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"It's not the same. You feel relaxed here in a way that feels different from home." He can't really describe it but he can feel it.

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Nanami pauses, hanging up a shirt, and considers it. Despite being under a tremendous amount of water, Nanami feels more at ease than he has in some time. It's true. He hasn't taken as many trips to Tides over the last month, too busy with... everything. It's been a lot lately. Hell, it hasn't been that long since Haibara arrived. Only about two weeks. It feels infinitely longer and also like no time at all.

"I guess," Nanami says, "It's been chaotic lately. And Epiphany..." He shrugs. "It's Epiphany."

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"So we should spend more time here." Obviously not a primary residence but he'd rather see Nanami more relaxed than stressed over everything going on, at least when it's possible.

"We can find a place here as well or just try to keep this for visits."

2/17 -- Proposal in Tides

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Usually, Nanami and Haibara get ready for dates and walk to them together. It's a regular part of their weekends in Tides, one or two dates each weekend. At least. This time, however, Nanami asks Haibara to meet him at the restaurant, a high end Japanese restaurant, and he gets there, well, early. His suit is a nicer variation on his usual suit, though his tie as ever reflects his mood instead of politely matching his outfit. Nanami has had to get used to that unfortunate reality. However, he knew his mood for the night and dressed to match his tie.

He's excited and a little nervous, though there's no reason to be, and Nanami forces himself to stand tall and even, none of that showing externally. Haibara can still feel it through their Familiar bond no doubt, as he can feel Haibara's emotions across the distance. Such a comforting familiarity. Their soulmate bond will eventually feel as settled. The Familiar bond was overwhelming at first too. It's all that way.

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He forgoes the jacket at least, when he dresses for the restaurant, and he's aware of Nanami's emotional state and pretty sure he knows why. Still, he's there a few minutes early, pausing to just look Nanami over, keeping a little space so he doesn't give in to the urge to reach out to him.

"We can get dessert on the way back, I'll pay for it." Since Nanami's got dinner covered.

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Nanami sees Haibara and swallows. He looks good, older and more mature in the collared shirt, tie, and slacks. Extremely attractive. A way Nanami never got to see Haibara before Folkmore, though it suits him well. "You look good," Nanami says, though Haibara knows Nanami feels that way without the bond.

"Whatever dessert you want," Nanami says. As ever, he likes indulging Haibara's preferences when he expresses them. "We have a couple minutes until it's time. Have you seen the mural around the corner? It's breathtaking."

It's also in brilliant colors, so even if Haibara's seen it on his own, he hasn't fully experienced it.

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"Crepes?" His smile flashes for a moment. "You know how much I enjoy eating those." And then he slides an arm through Nanami's.

"I haven't. Show me?"

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Nanami conjures the image of Haibara eating a crepe, now in the outfit he wears currently. It's good that will be on the way home. "You do," Nanami agrees, "They're delicious."

He guides the way without any hurry, enjoying being together and sharing in the continued discoveries within Tides. He leads Haibara to the side of the street opposite the mural, so they have the most space to take it in. It's a mix of sea creatures and sea spirits, Tides and the ocean mixed together. It's beautiful. "I still haven't taken in every species represented," Nanami comments.

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"There's a lot to take in. I'm not surprised." It's a gorgeous mural, his fingers finding Nanami's squeezing his hand as he looks at the painting.

"What's your favorite part of the mural?"

6/20 after Nanami's talk with Maki

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He wasn't eavesdropping, not really but the fact Nanami left the apartment was enough to have him waiting on the couch for when he returns. He's aware Nanami hasn't told him everything and he hasn't really asked much about the future.

Because it doesn't really change what's happening here and when Nanami's ready to talk he will. But from the sight of the girl, and yes he'd seen her before disappearing into the bedroom, stuff was probably worse than he'd suspected.

There's also tea waiting on the table.

"....Are you okay?" It's quiet, concern in his voice.

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Nanami continues walking after he parts ways with Maki. The mood of Epiphany, the heavy blanket of reflection, weighs on him as he walks, as he thinks about how little he did to protect those children, how little they all did. In the end, they have to save everyone, including the adults, rather than the other way around. It's unlikely they'll all make it through. It seems extremely unlikely Okkotsu will survive, and the boy probably assumes that as well. It's not good for them, but their world isn't good for them or kind to them.

He returns home, however, because he knows Yu is waiting and deserves to know some things. Some of it, at least. Things he's kept quiet on a long while. As good a place as Folkmore is for them all, the weight of their world seeps in. Nanami slips off his shoes and takes in both Yu and the tea. He pours them each a cup of tea and brings it over to the couch.

"Mostly," Nanami says. "I cannot help these kids the way I want to, but I already knew that."

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"You did the best you could, and you're doing the best you can here. We're not miracle workers." He takes one of the cups and puts it down to let it cool a little.

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Nanami continues to hold his tea cupped in one hand. It's warm and grounding, even before he drinks it. Yu's there too, of course.

"We're not, but no one can be there for them as they experience new memories from home. It all happens at once. Whatever happens suddenly has happened," Nanami says. He takes Yu's hand and squeezes it. "I'm no longer there for them back home. I died."

Here is the only place he can help them. He's known that the whole time, but he didn't want to tell Yu.

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"I was relatively sure you had given things you've said in the past." He squeezes Nanami's hand back.

"If you could go back, would you?"

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Nanami sighs. "I should have expected that." As nice as it is that the statement isn't a revelation, a part of him is a little sad that Yu knew he didn't have a future either. He never had a future with Yu, except in the after life, before this. Now they can have a future and live. It's better than what they got back home.

"I should. The kids would stand a better chance of winning with my help," Nanami says. That's what matters most. The future of those kids, of Japan, of the world. Whatever pain and suffering it causes him is worth it.