usogi | [ i already regret sasuke and senri ]

Let go. [It's not harsh so much as firm. He actually doesn't try to snatch his hand back, like he's tired of trying to rebel against this orange shithead.] There's no point in caring about me.

I said I wasn't here to make friends for a reason, idiot. At the end, I'm going back to finish what I need to do. You're going back with Takaomi. Nothing here matters except winning for a god.

I'm going what I need to do to make sure that happens.

[There's something there he isn't telling. The lack of resentment, the lack of hate. It doesn't match the words he's saying.]

[ . . . . and senri winces again, and there's the little twist of pain in his chest. as if recognizing that there is an end coming, and there's nothing he can do to stop it.]

... we said that we'd talk about it this week, didn't we? Wishes, and what we're going to do when we're back home.

You're not cursed anymore... Don't tell me you forgot.

[The usual frown appears, deep.] Shut up. [He's not cursed. He can tell all the lies he wants!

Except not with Senri because Senri can just feel he's not telling the whole truth, plus everything else.]

You're wasting time. The longer you make me stay, the more time until I do what I need to do and get back here to meet you. [A pause.]

Trust me.

.... I do. [and that's the truth. it's a soft, but sincere admission. ] I just want you to trust me too.

.... it's a working practice date, so we'll talk about everything we said we would in an hour and a half.

Okay? I'll let go if you promise, but I won't stop bothering you if you don't talk to me when we meet again.

[His sigh is exasperated, as usual.]

Fine. I promise.

[He tries to take his hand back now!!]

[he can take it!!

Senri will just wave goodbye quietly in the study as he tries to figure out what he's feeling, telling Sasuke's emotions apart from his

it's a little hard when he definitely feels a bit of sadness watching Sasuke walk away from him]

[Hm. Whatever Sasuke is doing when he leaves for the hour and a half can't exactly be anything dangerous or bad??

Senri gets a resounding handful of irritation and embarrassment, mostly embarrassment. And then near the end, a tad bit of uncertain pride.

What is Uchiha up to really.]

[he doesn't like this. he feels the emotions come in and continues to feel a fairly intense????

meanwhile on sasuke's end he - doesn't seem to be getting much? hm. there's a lot of thoughtfulness, a quiet contemplation. there's a steady thrum of muted anxiety,

..... apparently senri chills out only when he's left alone?

but he'll still be in the study when sasuke returns, tap tap tapping on his phone.]

[Great. Senri has the goddamn phone out.

Sasuke shows back up to the study and--honestly, he can almost be confused for someone else. There's no way in hell he was going to get wrestled into something completely out of his aesthetic, but... Sincerity tried.

And yeah, Sincerity is pretty good with the whole fashion thing.]

Have you decided yet?

[ . . . . .

hm.

senri angles his phone up to sasuke to snap a picture, and even though his face is so perfectly kept neutral, there sure is a spark of not so innocent interest! senri has eyes and it's very bad. though it passes fairly quickly - ]

How does the beach sound?

[and he'll stand, smoothing out his skirt as he goes before waltzing right up to sasuke and reaching for his hand with a smile]

[One of many embarrassing pictures of Sasuke on Senri's phone. How is it not dead yet. Please let it die.

Upon closer inspection, once Senri is near him, it's evident he... has on some makeup. It's not a lot, but there's some foundation, and the cat-cut of his almond eyes are emphasized by--that's definitely eyeliner.

A telling pin sits on the lapel of the jacket: a golden sun.]

You still look stupid in a dress. [He eyes the offered hand before taking it in one of his own. No matter what he says, he has no way of hiding nervousness gnawing at him.] Come on.

[oh my god

senri's expression just continues to warm - and despite their conversation earlier, he's temporarily overwhelmed by fondness?? holy fuck.]

You really went to Cheri and let him dress you up? Thanks....

[IT HELPS SENRI GET HIS FAVOR BUT ALSO LIKE - ]

But why? You look great but - what?

[??? SASUKE ????]

[Maybe Senri's prattle will be better if he just--goes. And leads them off toward the wing with the beach.]

I had a small favor to turn in. Now stop asking questions.

[They walk for a little ways, him pulling Senri along, before he rummages around on the front of the jacket. Off to the opposite side, over his shoulder, appears a white amaryllis, offered back. Sasuke, however, isn't looking anywhere but straight ahead.

Sincerity must have given him some pointers since he's definitely feeling a lot of embarrassment.]

[ . . . . . . oh my god.

senri blinks for a few times before reaching out to take the flower? he hates the way that his heart does a pleased little flip at the gesture, and he occupies time with just smelling it.]

... wow, Sasuke's really showing me today.

[wITH THIS DUMB LITTLE PRACTICE DATE]

You can stand to be a little friendlier still though - a girl might forgive you for your brusqueness because of your charming good looks, but first impressions are still important, you know?

[He scoffs softly under his breath, and again he doesn't turn to look back over his shoulder at Senri behind him. Maybe there's a small apology swimming around at the center of him, one he doesn't bother saying.

Spilling out into the camp isn't hard, and Sasuke proceeds with silence even if Senri continues to blab on about how appropriate it is to act on a date.

Down through the camp itself, the buildings, the arena (imagine that being used [sweats]), and out over toward the curved limitations of the ocean and it's beach. They have arrived, tada.]

[okay but - senri's expression lights up anyway? he loves the beach? it's a little different from the one that fortune had in her wing, and he's already placing a manicured hand on sasuke's shoulder and leaning on him as he tries to toe off his shoes?]

It's pretty! We should take Seanbon here too!

[everything becomes a family outing]

[At first, Sasuke looks confused by the leaning and shifting.] Wha-- [Oh. Senri is... so stupid. Don't get in the water, what the hell...

Sasuke doesn't do a single thing to stop Senri.]

I think he'd like the beach.

I bet he would too. I wonder if it'd be okay for him to get wet...? Well, we could at least play in the sand or something.

[but he'll finish removing his shoes and put them off in the sand?? then he'll turn to sasuke and tilt his head]

Take yours off too or we can't go in the water!

I don't want t...

[Ugh. This is supposed to be a challenge. He can't just forfeit over some stupid--GOD. He hates this so much. He hates that rule. Stupid.

Sighing, he bends down so he can unlace the boots since he won't be able to just toe them off like someone else. He pops out of them one at a time--doesn't have to get rid of socks because he's not??? wearing any?? Too use to sandals.]

Fine. I could have just walked in with my shoes.

In those boots? The water damage would be horrendous! Don't do that - Cheri worked so hard on you! And start wearing socks, you're so gross!

[OH MY GOD SENRI BE NICE

but he'll also just laugh triumphantly and circle around in front of sasuke, taking both of his hands as he walks backwards into the water?? he's going full date-y apparently]

You ever seen a romcom before?

[????

He doesn't understand. The boots are fine? Why aren't the boots made for the environment? Hello? Ninja shoes are always made for ninja work. He doesn't... get why you... Nevermind.

His face twists, gently disgruntled, when Senri takes both his hands and leads him out toward the water. It feels... embarrassing, and though he manages not to look embarrassed, he feels it.]

...A what?

Romantic comedy! It's a type of movie. Girls really like them - it's really cute when they get all excited. If you ever need a date idea, try that - but not at a theater! Something on the couch would be cuter? And you could cuddle!

[SENRI IS STILL GIVING SASUKE DATE ADVICE, AND IT'S THE WORST????

but he's laughing a little at the embarrassment... senri isn't embarrassed at all, he's actually just perfectly happy? how awful. the ocean breeze is a nice contrast to the temperature, even if it makes his skirt pick up in little bounces. binch doesn't care but he should]

Is your crush Estelle-chan? Is that why you bullied her with the Rumor Mill thing?

[SOMEONE PLEASE HELP SASUKE, HE'S DYING.

Naturally, he makes a face, but he's not sure what about the advice is so--WHAT. It really screws up at the question. He feels offended. And embarrassed again.]

What? [His eyes narrow.] That isn't... Shut up. There's more important things to worry about. Why don't you ever get it? I said it wasn't anything like that.

I've hardly talked to her.

You can still think that she's cute. I've always wanted a story like that, you know? When you meet someone and you don't know that much about them, but then suddenly it's like you're meant to be together...!

[THE WAY SENRI TALKS ABOUT THIS REALLY IS LIKE A LOVESTRUCK GIRL IT'S FINE,,

but he'll do a little hop when his feet actually hit the water and he looks behind him, but doesn't let go of sasuke' hands]

Ah, it's cold...!

[stupid]

[Unfortunately......... the temperature of the water doesn't bother Sasuke. He walks straight into it like a ninja who has been trained to withstand a lot of bullshit, including frigid water.

It's fine.]

That sounds stupid. How are you meant to be together if you don't even know them? That doesn't... That's called arranged marriage.

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