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[When his parents had announced that they would be out for the weekend, Rei had wasted no time calling Rin and asking if he wanted to come over. His parents hadn't told him he could invite anyone, but what they didn't know wouldn't hurt them.

(Sometimes he wondered whether becoming such a rebel was Nagisa's influence or Rin's.)

For once, he didn't have much of a plan for their time together. They could go out or stay in. They could go to a restaurant or cook together. Honestly, Rei didn't mind what they did as long as Rin was there (within reason!).

When there's a knock at his door, Rei practically jogs to answer it. Which is purely to be polite, of course, and not from any desire to get this weekend alone together started as soon as possible.]

Hello!

[He greets everybody this enthusiastically. Really.]

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Threatening harm against my favorite pajamas? In my own house?

[Rei sounds affronted for show, though he isn't honestly offended. He knows Rin likes to tease him about his pajamas, he knows there is also nothing Rin can do if he wants to wear them.

But right now, he goes for some sweat pants and a sweat shirt he has, which only have one small butterfly on the breast and pocket. He finds his glasses were they were placed earlier, and so dressed, waits on Rin to join him before heading for the kitchen.]

After dinner maybe we could actually watch that movie.

[He has a feeling the second they settle down on the couch they'll be on each other again, even if only to cuddle this time, but he doesn't voice that suspicion.]

[Well. Technically there is something Rin can do, at least as far as getting Rei out of those pajamas goes. But it's not time to be a resourceful young man yet.

He changes back into his tank top, and contemplates just lounging around in his boxer briefs, but that might be counterproductive to doing anything that isn't Rei. So he puts on his sweat pants and follows Rei to the kitchen, and his only reaction to the butterflies on his outfit is a mild roll of eyes. ]

I don't think you're terribly interested in the movie, but sure. [Said not only in reference to the genre itself, but because he's under the impression Rei wants more cuddling on the couch, not that Rin is complaining.]

But! Dinner first, right? What do you want me to do?

[He doesn't want to be too shameless, this is still Rei's parents' place, after all.]

[Ripping up Rei's favorite pajamas is not a course of action Rin wants to take if he values his eardrums.

Rei blushes a little at the comment about the movie. He doesn't really mind his intentions being that transparent, but he's not usually the one suggesting cuddles. Usually neither of them suggest it, they just naturally gravitate that way. Maybe this is a shift toward being more comfortable with asking for things rather than waiting for them.

But he can worry about that later. For now, he pulls out a pan, some oils and spices, and the ingredients out of the fridge.]

I'll prep and you can cook. Do you mind going and throwing away that popcorn while I slice the meat?

[Oh, no, no ripping involved. It would be more like luring Rei into willingly taking them off due to a sudden increase in temperature...]

Sure, I got that.

[Ever the helpful and courteous young man he is, Rin marches off to the living room without protest; he's motivated by the prospect of cuddling, of course, but he also feels a genuine urge to give a hand, partially because it triggers back his daydreams of domesticity. He likes to imagine a time like this in the future, a quiet evening cooking dinner together in a place to call their own. One day, he tells himself.

But for now he focuses on cleaning up, takes a sip from his formerly iced tea and decides there's no salvaging the poor drink from it's spiraling descent into the kitchen sink. The popcorn, however, he still finds use for: flicking a kernel off at Rei, that is. And another. However many more were needed to grab his attention.

This is very much counterproductive to engaging in fondling activities on the couch, but they can spare a moment for a bit of friendly food fight.]

[Rei has made some headway on cutting the beef when he feels something bounce against his temple. He blinks, not completely sure what that was, but before he can take a guess, another one hits his cheek.

He turns to look at Rin, just in time to take one against the lens of his glasses. Really now.]

Is there a reason you're doing that?

[He quirks an eyebrow, pausing in slicing the meat, mostly because if he tries to slice without looking he'll cut a finger and that is not the way he wants this night to end.]

It's very distracting.

[The reaction gets a laugh out of Rin, particularly when the popcorn hits right on Rei's glasses-- and it's mildly surprising that he's not throwing a tantrum about any butter and salt smeared across the lenses. Maybe he's growing up.]

Yeah? I always have a reason, you know.

[Standing in the living room with a bowl of popcorn in his arms, it looks like Rin has the upper hand in this unspoken war, and it's an advantage he's going to make very good use for.]

For one, it's fun. [He flicks another kernel at Rei.] Two, you look really cute when you do that cross-eyed thing. [Flick.] Three and more importantly, I feel like it.

[And another flick. Come on, Rei, indulge him for a minute, set your inner child free. It's not going to hurt.]

[The popcorn wasn't very heavily salted or buttered so the smudge isn't too bad, anyway.]

I don't go cross-eyed.

[He totally does go cross-eyed as the kernel bounces off his face, unable to swat it down before it collided. He's been trying, but he's not been very successful.

More than that, he doesn't have any ammo, except the kernels Rin has already sent flying at his face. But if he starts returning those... what if they get stepped on? They're going to make a terrible mess.

He doesn't give in. His inner child is still locked away.] You're going to have to clean this up.

[In return, Rin's grin widens to unbelievable extents when Rei goes cross-eyed, a small victory and also a sign of endearment-- he wasn't lying when he said Rei was really cute when he did that.]

I don't mind cleaning, you know. [Said with a shrug, and another kernel is tossed at Rei. Then another. This isn't as fun to do when he has an entire bowl as ammo and Rei has got nothing to use-- on top of Rei's anal retentive ways, that is. If only he could at least get a reaction out of him, make him loosen up a little...

Time for Plan B: hit him where it hurts.]

I could even clean up the entire place for you, if you could beat me at this. [Another kernel is flicked, to make a statement. 'Course I'd get to choose my own reward for winning, so I guess I can understand why you're so scared of losing...

[Rei is gearing up to turn it down, that he really doesn't want to waste too much time cleaning up a mess, but then Rin is issuing a challenge.

It's really unfair, how well Rin knows him.]

Scared? Of losing to you?

[He actually loses to Rin in several areas (thought not all of them) so this cockiness is unwarranted, but confidence is key in life!]

It seems I have no choice then. [He picks up a kernel with a dramatic flourish, probably crushing it as he does, and, despite his misgivings, flicks it back at Rin.

He's going to regret this later.]

[They might both end up regretting this later, but for now, this is another victory to Rin's records, and he gladly lets the kernel hit the side of his face as a small indulgence, let Rei have a little taste of the carefree fun he could be having.]

Okay, time out! [His hands form a T shape as he calls out, then he makes his way to the kitchen area; if this is a serious(ly silly) game, then he's not about to have an unfair advantage, so he grabs two fistful of popcorn and lays it down on the counter. Now they both have ammo-- though Rin still kept the rest of the bowl.

With that out of the way, he scampers off back to the living room and finds shelter behind the couch.]

Ready?

[And before Rei can give his okay, Rin is at it again, firing kernel after kernel at his boyfriend from across the room. An actual child, really.]

[Rei notices that he only got two handfuls while Rin still has the whole bowl, but he doesn't have time to start complaining before food is flying. He ducks behind the counter, scoops up some kernels, and emerges again, throwing a few at Rin and getting hit with others at the same time. He ducks again, makes his crouched way to the end of the counter.]

You cheated!

[He pokes out around the end of the counter and throws more kernels.]

How can I be cheating when we never established any rules?

[Yes, he's going to at least win the argument on a technicality, if he can't win the actual war-- because it's true, they haven't established any rules. As far as Rin is concerned, they're just tossing popcorn at each other, and hoping the other will beg for mercy first.

Still crouching, he moves from behind the couch to a chair; there's no as much room for shelter like this, but it's mostly just for show, to pretend he actually cares about this silly popcorn war he just made up on a whim. His child self would probably be proud to see him now.]

Maybe you're just complaining because you want to give up already! [Said as several kernels are fired in Rei's general direction, almost an entire fistful, really.]

Never!

[He pokes out from around the counter again, throwing more of the kernels. Half of his ammunition is gone now - if he wants to "defeat" Rin, he'll have to take a new approach.

Holding the popcorn in his hands (and probably crushing most of it), he does a summersault out from behind the counter, to the couch. Then he scuttles along behind it, coming right for Rin.]

I won't surrender!

[Wait a minute, when the hell was Rei ever into gymnastics??

Either way, the somersault works more as a distraction than as a method to shorten the distance, Rin's eyes wide open in a mix of wonder and disbelief-- maybe his boyfriend was a bit of a peacock.]

That's some infamous last words there, Rei!

[Still, he's got the upper hand here, at least when it comes to ammo, so when Rei does his final move, Rin counters it with a reckless move-- sneaking out from behind his chair to toss an entire fistful of popcorn right at Rei's face, even if it means he's left wide open for his boyfriend's attack.]

Take this!

[He doesn't have to be into gymnastics to do a roll! This is how he would have taken out Sousuke in the water gun fight, too, but Sousuke was too fast.

He blinks and splutters when the popcorn hits his face, smudging his glasses beyond hope, but he keeps moving, coming after Rin.]

I won't lose today, Rin!

[Said just before he throws the last of the popcorn all at once, except he's so close to Rin at this point that he starts to fall into him after the throw.]

Oi, Rei, careful--!

[Though Rin shoves both arms forth in a feeble attempt at giving Rei some support, even his practiced muscles weren't quite ready for the sudden impact, and as a result, they both wind up losing their balance, toppled to the floor with his boyfriend piling up on him in a helpless heap. Utterly embarrassing, and given that Rei is involved, Rin can't say he's really surprised.

But he's not upset, either, if the open laughter that follows is any indication.]

You huge doofus! [He manages to splutter in between fits of giggles, one hand running across Rei's side to make sure he hadn't injured himself in his fall.] Are you okay?

[Rei didn't really mean to end up on top of him like this, but it's not really like it's a problem. Neither of them seem injured, so even though it's a little embarrassing, he's okay with this outcome.]

I'm fine, I'm fine. [Reassured between his own laughter, bubbling up more because of Rin's own merriment than the position they find themselves in.] Are you okay?

[Said as he starts to get up, then seems to think better of it, settling back down and reveling in the feel of Rin's hand on his side, giggles under his ear.]

Yeah, I'm okay. But my ass hurts.

[Is this a reference to the bump he got on his fall, or to their earlier activities in the shower and bedroom? Maybe it's both, Rei will never know-- it was mostly said for teasing, anyway.]

God, you're just hopeless. [Another giggle and he leans forward, leaves a kiss on Rei's forehead. His hand is still on Rei, moving from his sides to his back, encouraging him to just stay there, nestled in his arms.] If you wanted to cuddle this badly, you could've at least waited until we were back on the couch...

[Rei gives a little snort at that, not freaking out over the lewd joke like he might have in times previous. Honestly, he does find it a little amusing, if too crass to be spoken outside of the two of them.]

In case you forgot, it was you who started the whole thing.

[He does stay where he is, however, his own hands moving to rub Rin's sides.]

Does this mean I won?

Yeah, well, cuddling on the floor is definitely not what I had in mind when I started this war, to be perfectly frank...

[But he's still laughing, and one hand moves up to rub circles on Rei's cheeks, then up to his temples and finally his hair, all idle, gentle motions to show his affection. It's not very comfortable, and he's starting to feel a little sore from the fall, but it doesn't matter; with the person he loves most lying right on top of his chest, there's no other place he wishes he could be right now.]

I don't know about you winning, though... I mean, I feel like I got my war spoils right here...

[Did he just give Rei's ass a little squeeze? Yes, you can bet he did.]

[Rei makes a little scandalized noise at his butt being squeezed, but only for appearances.]

You still have to clean up, though.

[He lifts his head up enough to give Rin a cheeky smile, though he doesn't actually intend for him to clean it up all alone. He helped make the mess, after all.

He stays for another minute like that, his smile getting less cheeky and more fond, and presses a kiss to Rin's lips. He can't be comfortable with Rei on top of him like this, so he doesn't plan to be there much longer.]

We really do need to make dinner.

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[Rin returns that cheeky smile with a peck to Rei's lips, grinning in that overly excitable, nearly childlike way of his, and gladly indulges in a proper kiss later. This is a different kind of comfortable, it's cozy, domestic, and Rin wants to enjoy every last second of it, even if it means laying on the cold hard floor with his boyfriend on top.]

Hmmm we do, don't we? [It's a lazy agreement, and he brings both hands up to Rei's head, idly massaging his scalp, gentle, soothing. Maybe trying to lure Rei into more cuddling despite earlier protests, stall for a little longer until they absolutely have to get up.]

Next time, let's just order something, okay?

[Rei had better not even try to pretend he wouldn't be okay with spending that extra time in Rin's arms.]

Okay.

[It's an easy agreement as Rei sinks further into him, his own hand reaching to caress Rin's face. Like before, in bed, he doesn't want to listen to sensible, rational Rei. He wants to lay here and cuddle with Rin for as long as they can.

He hums almost sleepily into Rin's chest.]

We still can. If you want to. My parents left some money in case I needed something.

Hmmm, very tempting...

[Rin just welcomes him into his arms and chest, breathes in the smell of his hair. It's not about the money - he didn't come here to mooch off his boyfriend for the weekend, anyway - but Rin really does think there's something appealing about cooking together, then eating a meal they both put a lot of love into. He half wonders what Rei would think, if he were to share those thoughts.

In the end, he gives Rei a squeeze, fond and affectionate, before voicing his decision.]

C'mon, let's get started. We can cuddle as we eat later, if you really can't keep your hands off of me.

[Rei gives a huff that sounds like a laugh, rolling off Rin and sitting up.]

Don't say that like you're not equally as guilty.

[He knocks a few pieces of popcorn out of his hair, then starts laughing openly.]

Your hair is full of popcorn - here.

[He reaches out to comb it out of Rin's long hair, still giggling.]

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