usogi | [ i already regret sasuke and senri ]

[Sasuke can do that - but Senri thinks this is amazing. he's losing his shit instantaneously and pulling away just so that they can be more separated in the mirrors, and goes out of his way to move his arms to watch the skinny little bits move.

he puts one hand on his hip and the other behind his head to strike a stupid pose and it's actually just making him laugh more....]

Amazing, amazing!

[It's been... a long time since Sasuke has done anything not related to training or fighting. Years, actually. When he defected from Team 7 and left Konoha... it was nothing but training, sometimes verging on self torture, to be stronger, to be able to fight Itachi. And, after, it went from Itachi to war, to a battle with a god, to finally a coming battle with Naruto. He had done nothing but fight.

He wasn't a kid like he had been before, doing silly low-rank missions with Naruto, and Sakura, and Kakashi.

But here, he thinks he can remember... What it felt like to be standing at the edge of freedom and normalcy, before Itachi put the drive back in him with a single taunt and a month-long genjutsu. The growing warmth in his core, realizing he had friends, people who depended on him and who he depended on, too.

The amusement on his face has faded into something terribly, awfully lonely, something longing. He's a little jealous of Senri, too. Even being able to pretend to be happy is worth it, right?

His hands disappear into the pockets of the jacket, taking the golden ring with it. He moves by Senri as if he's continuing on, but he isn't looking at any of the mirrors.]

[TALK ABOUT A MOODSWING.

That said, Senri is glancing over - and he blinks when he catches the different expression on Sasuke's face. When Sasuke walks past him, he automatically moves to link up their arms again, peering up at him curiously - but also not without a hint of worry.]

Sasuke-kun...?

What's up?

Nothing. Let's go.

[The friends standing in the way of his ridiculous, dark goal: he misses them.

He doesn't intend to hold Senri's hand as if they're holding hands, but it happens when they have to divide heel-to-toe down a very narrow hallway to the next room. His arm peels up and away to drop Senri's limp and hanging, and then the hand comes up and back to scoop Senri's palm in his without lacing their fingers.

The ring sits purple around the width of his finger.

They're spit out the end of the hall into a room with a wide, spinning cylinder. A pathway leads them through the hollow middle, but the lights, the twisting walls, it feels unsteady and disorienting as they begin through it.]

[oh.

senri holds on - probably way too easily? but his hand fits in sasuke's fine. it's not nearly as calloused or rough, and he thinks about that briefly as they walk. he's not sure what's bothering his date at the moment, but also supposes they probably won't get a second to figure it out until

after senri's done being blinded by these weirdass lights]

Whoa.

[he'll?? aim to go straight through?? he never strays too far from sasuke's side though]

[Without thinking, they go through, and it's a little unnerving to be so... unsteady. The vortex tube and the lights would never have bothered him if he still had access to his dojutsu abilities.

When it dumps them out at the end, he is still holding Senri's hand, but he looks incredibly sour, maybe a tad ill, and the black eye has turned into a kaleidoscope of jagged red and black pieces. Now he really does have mismatched eyeballs.

Realizing their hands are still clasped, he immediately lets go and pulls away, shooting out of the flaps of curtain and spilling back into the open air of the carnival outside the fun house. As Senri ultimately follows, he's probably heaving a deep sigh of relief.]

[sasuke doesn't see it given how he pulls away but senri is definitely pouting and frowning a little bit once his hand is free again.

though he seems to get over it quickly and follows after sasuke, yuki the bunny still in his arms up until they make it outside and he goes in front of sasuke, expression still concerned.]

Sasuke-kun? Are you okay? Hold onto Yuki, I'll get you some water.

[he feels bad!!]

[Frustrated, Sasuke realizes Senri is half a step away from throwing a fit about being a terrible date. Both eyes close a moment, and when they open, the right one is returned to being thankfully normal and black.

He hates the face Senri is making.

Slowly, his hand rises and he reaches out. It's almost as if he's going to brush his fingers through Senri's hair or maybe run the knuckles over Senri's cheek. But two fingers extend finally.

And he taps both of them against the middle of Senri's forehead.] Another time. [He doesn't want to be criticized, so this time he offers out his elbow for Senri to inevitably take.]

What next?

[ . . . . senri pauses briefly. his arm will goes to link with sasuke's even as his other hand comes up to touch where sasuke tapped him?]

.... did you get cursed?

I know we said no gods talk but...

[now he's concerned for a different reason]

You're so damn annoying.

[Worse than Sakura! Worse than Naruto! Okay, maybe not quite as bad as Naruto, but it's getting there.

He doesn't look over at Senri, instead pulling the boy along as they filter back into the midst of the carnival. It's thankfully getting fairly dark, and only the very edge of the horizon is left with light the muted color of Senri's hair.] Where do you wa... [A boom happens suddenly some distance off--maybe toward the track field.

Sasuke goes immediately tense, and he pushes his elbow down and back into Senri's side, taking half a step in front. Oh--

The sky explodes in glittering, flickering lights, and they pepper down over the backdrop of violet before disappearing. The tension drains out of him, and his shoulders go slack. Just fireworks. He watches the sky as two more booms sound in succession.]

[Senri is about to complain back that Sasuke's mean - but then there's the fireworks? he honestly jumps at the first boom, and notes briefly that it's kind of funny that sasuke immediately stepped in front of him but.

his eyes light up and he grabs sasuke's hand because it's easier for - ]

Run, run!! Let's go to the ferris wheel - maybe we'll be able to catch the climax of the show at the top!

[HE'S NOT WAITING, HE'S ACTUALLY BOOKING IT AND HE'LL PULL SASUKE THIS TIME IF HE HAS TO]

...?!

[Sasuke isn't expecting the enthusiasm (even if he should). The yank makes him stumble forward, but he catches himself and starts moving just so he isn't being dragged.] Wai-- Senri. [Slow the hell down!!

The two of them run across the carnival grounds toward the looming ferris wheel. Sasuke is... a ninja. He's extremely athletic and has a lot of stamina. He ends up overtaking Senri and being the one to drag Senri along behind him. (Senri also has a stupid bunny to carry).

They make it in time to get one of the buckets going up, and Sasuke shovels Senri inside, holding onto the edge of the doorway with feet and hands until he can get in, too.]

[Sasuke is such a ninja - but it's not like Senri isn't expecting it. maybe he needed the headstart, you know? that said he doesn't mind it at all - weaving through the crowds of people, hand in hand with someone he cares about, the sound of the fireworks being the only thing that can drown out his laughter. for a little bit, it's easy to forget that everything is a mess and he has to take care of people who should know better than a liar like him.

colors continue to spark in the sky just as senri rushes inside, working on catching his breath sure, but also clutching onto the bunny as more booms resound in the air, the night sky painted with a spread of fireworks.

as they climb higher and higher, the fireworks also seem to crescendo, lighting up everything around them.

senri turns to sasuke, smile as bright as it's ever been - ]

I think our timing was perfect!

[ASIDE FROM THE FULL ON SPRINT??]

[Having never been on a ferris wheel, it's about as weird as being in the fun house. He's standing up, using a hand to hold onto the window and the side for balance, trying to figure out why anyone would get entertainment out of being in this thing.

It's cramped, it's too warm, it rattles loudly when the fireworks sound around them.]

I hate this thing.

[He leans to look out of one of the windows. They're not as close to the fireworks as they look exactly, but it sure feels like it. It's... awkward, he thinks. Seeing them this way. It's stupid. The ferris wheel was a stupid idea now that he's in it.

He pushes the door open when they inadvertently stop near the top. Wow, dangerous. After looking out, he turns back to Senri inside.] Come on. [????

He holds out his hand.] Leave the rabbit. Trust me.

Oh my god.

[though at least senri doesn't sound exasperated? more like amused?? watching sasuke interact with modern machines and rides is actually getting pretty hilarious. he's about to say something else probably teasing when suddenly he pushes the door open????

senri pauses for a second, and looks down at the bunny in his hands, before siiiiiighing. the stuffed animal gets a seat.]

Watch this space for us, Yuki.

[and he'll get up, putting his hand in sasuke's, easy as anything]

You better show me something cool, Sasuke.

[friends who trusts friends with their life on ferris wheels don't use honorifics]

Just shut up, you're ruining it, as usual.

[He turns around as Senri gets closer and crouches down, pulling Senri's arm over his shoulder. Senri is going to have to get on his back. Hm. It's fine? Don't worry about it.]

Get on and hold on.

I'm expressing my expectations!

[this date is so fucking strange - but also he supposes he won't have a lot of choice here?? he blinks and his common sense brain is still screaming at him that he could totally die at this height if something goes wrong

he moves to get on sasuke's back anyway. he's still cold - actually colder since he confronted sasuke earlier in the day. he clings on partially because he's told to, and partially because sasuke is actually warm.]

Okay....!

[Sasuke waits until Senri is on, making sure to place hands and arms and legs so Senri is secure without... also... making this awkward and embarrassing.

And then he just--without hesitation--swings out of the door and against the side. Luckily, the buckets are square and easier to scale. Senri made the unfortunate pack of letting Disorder pick a ninja as a date. So here they go.

He's surprisingly strong, even with Senri's weight on his back, though it takes some effort and focused placement of his feet to get up to the roof. He's careful, and it'd have been much, much, much easier if he had access to his chakra, but alas, they make it after a minute or two. As long as Senri doesn't look down.

He leans over the edge of the roof at his stomach, giving Senri room over his shoulder and head. In the peace between booms, he says:]

Get off and climb up.

[fun fact: disorder also let senri pick the date location so like all in all everything comes back to nito senri being the worst person in the universe

anyway!

he clings on pretty stubbornly - especially given that he can figure out what sasuke wants to do pretty easily? he's uh, not sure if he likes it yet, but he's on this wild and crazy ride now. he buries his face in sasuke's shoulder in surprise just because the booms sure are a lot louder up here - but he'll lift it once he's given instruction.]

Ah - okay.

[HE REALLY DOESN'T HAVE A CHOICE EXCEPT TO DO AS DIRECTED? so he's just going to do as told, climbing up onto the roof. luckily his balance is pretty good, and he turns back to sasuke, automatically offering his hand out even though he figures the ninja probably doesn't need it]

You good?

[Sasuke hangs there, waiting to make Senri can get on the roof without falling (making him a murderer). The hand comes out and, at first, he thinks to ignore it... but then he reaches up to grasp Senri's forearm, using the help to get himself up over the edge and to the roof himself.]

I'm fine.

[He turns as he gets there, sitting with his red heels pressed against the lipped edge of the roof. The air is better, fresh except for the smell of gunpowder, and it isn't cold--to him--or very windy.

Another loud boom goes off and, above them, wide and so much closer, is an explosion of sparks. Okay, front row seats, no kidding. He leans back some on his palms, dropping his head back.]

[it's cold to senri, binch.

that said it's a kind of novel thing to senri? there's some part of him that's still nervous - common sense really means that this is a bad idea, even though he's been forced into skydiving before - but he gets distracted pretty easily when the fireworks go off. the loud booms resound in his chest, rattling his ribcage, and he automatically moves to scoot next to sasuke - ]

Don't move, I'm cold and it's still your fault.

[that's like 80% true?

but also he's going to lean against sasuke again as he settles next to him, making himself perfectly comfortable in sasuke's side because senri has never known a shame in his life.]

... this was a good idea.

[Sasuke's sigh is low and exasperated, but he doesn't move, and he doesn't push Senri off when the lean comes. He'll suffer it for a while so long as Senri doesn't bitch about him being the worst date of all time.

He has pride, alright? Even if it's for something stupid. Besides, all of this is for one thing: those damn favors.]

Mm.

[The rumble is drowned out by the cannon fire at the field and the resounding crackle in the sky above them after. Unfortunately, running to the ferris wheel, getting in, getting up, and then climbing on the roof gives them all of the finale.

A harrowing, rocketing cluster of six back-to-back, followed by four more, so most of them explode together before the rest fade. It leaves the air hot and tangy with ignition, and Sasuke is almost very slightly disappointed. Nothing comes for a minute or two after, so it must be over.

Carefully, he shoves Senri up off him; however, instead of jumping up to get down, he... peels off the denim jacket and drops it over Senri's head.]

[Senri goes with the shove because he supposes he's not too surprised by Sasuke reclaiming his personal space as soon as possible - though when the jacket gets dropped on his head, he laughs in surprise?]

Hey - if you're going to do something sweet, why can't you just go the full way and put it on my shoulders?

[but he supposes he doesn't hate it, and i wish that he did!! instead he's going to slip his arms through the sleeves of sasuke's jacket easily, pulling it close to him even as he shivers against another chill that shoots down his spine.

he looks around, checking how far they are from the ground - and automatically steps closer to sasuke by default just because he's nervous]

Can we just get down from here? Oh, we have to grab Yuki....

I'm only doing it because you keep complaining you're cold.

[He follows Senri's gaze out over the ground below through the rungs of the ferris wheel. Nothing bothers him. Well, it does slightly because he can't use his chakra, but the height doesn't make him nervous.

In fact, the ring is dingy red turning into orange.]

Give me your hands. I'm going to swing you down and in the door.

[He holds out both hands for Senri to take. You trust him, right, Senri?]

I'm only going to get colder, so you should make me tea everyday.

[ . . . . . . senri sighs. he sighs a lot. even as he places his hands in sasuke's.]

We could've just gone on the roller coaster if you wanted to try something wild with my life.

[he's like.

accepting his fate though]

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