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[ There's a blink from Rei as Kazuki 'reminds' him of what this is about. Of course he's right, but it's not something he thinks they've ever actually spoken out loud, at least not so bluntly. All he can do in that moment is just nod in a mute sort of affirmation before Kazuki is up and gone.

Rei will finish up, of course, before he goes anywhere. He takes a quick shower just to get the scent of blood and grease off of him - doesn't even bother to wash his hair - before taking his whole set-up back to his room in a towel. By the time he's all done and dressed down, everything is all set up and waiting on him.

This is, in fact, the best. He's so glad Kazuki is here. The thought has him standing at the top of the stairs for a moment longer than he needs to in order to process it. Then he nearly glides down, moving to eagerly flop on the floor in front of the coffee table behind his food. Some parts of the mission had been fun, but there are others he's just as eager to leave behind. ]

What movie should we watch?

[ He picked the food, Kazuki can pick what they're drinking to. ]

[Well yeah, but since it's been unspoken for so long, someone might as well say it. And since Rei is less likely to volunteer such things... that makes it his job.

Kazuki hears him padding around upstairs, glances up and even sees him just stand there for a moment. But doesn't understand the why of it. Just assumes he had something on his mind. Maybe thinking about Miri or... it could be any number of things really.

He won't pry. ~~This time~~ He doesn't always nag and meddle, just sometimes.

The remote is already in hand, as he scrolls through the options on their recommended page. Once he switches it off of Miri's kid friendly profile anyway.]

Looks like that new action movie is out. Should be okay, you think?

[And barring any objections, he'll push play. Letting the movie start to stream as he turns his attention to taking a swig of his beer, and a bite of his burger. Ah, seriously this is nice. They should really do this more often.]

[ There will be no objections. Fried food only stays crispy for so long, you see, so Rei has to keep his priorities straight on what his mouth is doing. He would have told Kazuki 'whatever you want' anyway, so maybe it's better he's just digging into his meal.

Rei actually doesn't mind lettuce; it's the damn tomatoes he's not a fan of. Kazuki ordered, so is there a tomato he's going to have to try and stealth out before he can enjoy his burger with his beer?

Eventually, he's full enough to just dust his hands off over his takeaway container and slide back onto the couch beside Kazuki with his beer. Oh, apparently this film features two men who are initially at odds and forced together? ]

[No tomato. In fact there's been a significantly decreased amount of tomatoes in their lives ever since the pocket tomato incident. Kazuki still hasn't managed to quite get over that.

In more than one way, but that's not important now.

Kazuki eats at a much more Conservative pace, relaxing and taking his time between bites. Enjoying his beer. It's comfortable.

And turns out it seems to be a buddy cop movie. The kind with one by the book type and one more relaxed. It's a little funny to be watching it considering their own occupation. But the action and banter are enjoyable. If a little cheesy. There's even a lady who Kazuki thought was going to be a love interest but ended up being someone's sister. Huh.

And then, as the action starts to heat up, the unthinkable happens. The partners kiss. Well, they do more than just kiss. Oh.

He doesn't look at Rei, at least not directly, but he does risk looking over with his peripheral vision. Just to see how he's taking the uh.... surprising action happening onscreen.]

[ Since Rei doesn't watch many films ( most, if not all of them now, he watches with Kazuki ) it's not as obviously tropey to him. He's enjoying it, going by the fact he's puffed a breath out of his nose a couple of times, aided by the beer and the comfortable atmosphere. And yeah, it's interesting to see how the other half lives, the ones who can walk in the light, even if it is fiction.

When the movie takes the sudden turn, Rei is just sitting there stunned. He's got the neck of his recent bottle resting on his lower lip, even, for the duration of the scene. Because the first thought he has is yeah, I could see that, but then the next are a few memories where the situation between he and Kazuki has felt similarly charged. What would it have been like to kiss him in those moments? What would it be like to kiss Kazuki at all?

Oh. Oh...

Rei feels flushed with heat, starting from his neck and splashing down his spine, coiling in his gut like a fist. The scene passes in a pan away shot, segueing into the next. Broken from the spell, Rei finally takes a swig of the cold beer. He's not looking at Kazuki when he asks, at least not any more than how the blonde is looking at him - through his periphery. ]

That what it's really like?

[Maybe there's another lifetime where the Suwa line are just a family line of detectives and they get to be the good guys. Probably not, but Kazuki can pretend.

He notices the flush, but chalks it down to embarrassment. Maybe the beer. Certainly not because he's using the same thoughts that have been plaguing Kazuki for a while now. What it'd be like to kiss, to touch.... maybe.

Taking a swig of his beer, carefully chill, carefully casual.]

Depends, is what really like what?

[Now is not the time to try and guess Rei's hidden meaning.]

[ Even Rei does not know exactly what he means. His brain is kind of doing this sloshy, churning thing. Now it's out of his mouth, though, he's going to have to try. ]

Kissing someone. Never seen it last that long before.

[ All those other movies where people get together, it always seems more brief before the scene moves on. This was gratuitous. Rei apparently isn't all that familiar with the concept of making out. ]

You don't get bored...?

[That's... not at all what he'd been expecting, but he hadn't known what to expect anyway. Just not... Rei asking him about kissing.]

Ah, kissing? It can last as long or as short as they want. Sometimes it's nice to just spend some time being close together. Especially if it feels good.

[The second question startles a laugh from Kazuki.]

Me, personally? Yeah. Sometimes. Sometimes the chemistry just isn't there, but I have to get the information anyway. It's not like I'm attracted to all of my marks... or even most of them.

[Especially recently. Kazuki takes another pull of his beer languidly. ]

Why? You telling me you've never kissed someone before?

[Definitely not looking directly at him. This feels like dangerous ground.]

[ The laugh gets Rei glancing over, frowning a little and verging over to a pout. What? Is that not a legitimate question? ]

Guess so.

[ It wasn't his intention, but he accepts that's a conclusion that obviously just came out. The brunette shrugs, sinking a little further back into the sofa. ]

Who would I have kissed?

[ He's not like Kazuki, couldn't be even if he had to try for some reason. Sometimes he doesn't even feel like his life before their partnership was even real; it's like something he saw on a film reel until the nightmares catch him unawares. ]

You're the only person I've ever liked being around. [ That's just a simple truth. Surely Kazuki has figured that out about him by now. Rei takes another swallow of beer, ammends: ] And Miri.

[ Though that should be obvious, he supposes he'd better say it and not risk upsetting Kazuki. ]

[No it is, but it just doesn't feel like a Rei sort of question. Don't actually pout he might melt from the cute.]

Trust me, I know it might seem like it but I'm not really like that.

[He scratches his cheek awkwardly before taking another swallow of beer.]

Sex can be fun, don't get me wrong. But it's mostly just been a tool for a while now.

[Which is an awkward thing to admit, so he'll drown it in more beer. Which is good, because it gives him time to ponder Rei's newest question. Who was he supposed to have kissed? Ultimately...]

I dunno. You do leave on your own sometimes. I wasn't gonna assume you couldn't have had stuff going on I didn't know about.

[He still doesn't look over properly, content in looking without looking as he continues to drink his beer. Until...]

Wait. [He actually turns to look at his partner then, the surprise obvious in his face.] Really? I'm your favorite person? No take backs!

[There's a warmth in his stomach at this news. Because no, no he hadn't realised. He can be kind of dense. Also Miri is a given, after all that's their daughter. Children are a given.]

[ Contrary to belief, Rei doesn't think Kazuki is 'like that', though it wouldn't be a problem if he was. He hasn't seen what all goes on during his partner's aspect of various missions, but he lives with the man. He can see after effects at times. Hearing it's no longer fun is unfortunate, but not surprising; Rei doesn't particularly like his own role either, after all.

The thought he'd leave the house to go hook up with someone is laughable, so Rei just scoffs when it's brought up and leaves it at that.

In the end, they're both looking at one another, Kazuki's surprise reflected with a muted sort of bemusement on Rei's part. Favorite person? He's never thought about it like that. ]

Am I yours?

[ He will neither confirm nor deny the allegation. But since it had been on Kazuki's mind enough to put out there, then... ]

[Well, it was inevitable. Jobs like theirs aren't really that known for being long term options outside of weirdos like the Suwa family as a whole. Physically it takes a lot out of you. And they're not getting any younger.

You mean like Kazuki coming home from a job and locking himself in the bathroom until he doesn't feel dirty anymore?

Hey, he never said anything about hooking up. Rei could have had some nerd friends or something. Honestly, he's tried not to assume too strongly one way or the other. Had even tried to remind himself it wasn't really his business. But now....maybe it is his business.]

You? [He could draw this out, but he won't. Won't do that to Rei...this time.] I'm here aren't I?

[That's not much of an answer though, is it? So he continues.]

I cook for you, clean for you, heck I even do your laundry. We've got a kid together and? [He smiles, eyes soft.] Wouldn't want it to be anyone else but you.

[Beer finished he sets the bottle down, giving Rei his full attention. What movie?]

So yeah, Rei. You're my person.

[Favorite person? Yes, obviously that's what he meant. Probably.]

[ Rei doesn't even talk to people over his headset when he's in online multiplayer games, dude. Assume away.

But again, Rei isn't Kazuki and he's very aware of that. Kazuki likes to socialize and it's obvious people gravitate to that, or to whatever persona the other man chooses to portray. He could have anyone he wants. Still, as Kazuki points out, he's here. He chose hanging out with Rei tonight. He's telling Rei that there's no one else he'd rather take care of and have a child with.

Of course, the age-old question - why - rings out in the younger man's mind, but it's something he's been brushing off for so long now in order to enjoy lesser Kazuki comforts that in the wake of this sort of confession it gets drowned out. He should take into consideration that they've been drinking, but the fact that they have also means his guard can't throw up the sort of blockade and suck him into his head like it normally would. No, he just has to sit here and feel the warmth of that look on him amplify into a heated thrill inside of him, like his eyes are acting as a magnifying glass between the sun that is Kazuki and the weak thing that lives inside of his chest. It hurts, but in a way that lets him know he's alive.

Words have never been Rei's strong suit and this time is no exception. Some actions, too, are foreign, but he's just recently watched an example of what he could do. So rather than ask verbally, he just reaches out and grabs the blonde by the collar of whatever undershirt he had beneath that chef's jacket tonight, tugging him in. The kiss is probably clumsy enough it comes with some bumping of their noses, but Rei doesn't miss. He never does. ]

[And here Kazuki has just kind of assumed Rei only played solo player games just to avoid having to communicate with people. Somehow being that silent player in online multiplayer games is... probably more typical actually. Rei getting interaction but not having to interact, it checks out.

Thing is, Kazuki gets plenty of social interaction. There's the other mom's who are all lovely. He's quite warming up to their morning gossip sessions and the little tips and tricks he's starting to pick up from them as they adopt him into their fold. Maybe it's not the sort of social circle he'd ever imagined for himself, but for Kazuki the papa? With a daughter and a partner at home? Suddenly it makes so much sense. More than say... the pretty girls at the casino who are nice, but also see him as a walking wallet let's be honest. Which is fine, because he knows that's what he is to them.

Any other thoughts turn to static rapidly, lost both in the warm haze of beer and then Rei's lips. Which are... it's a lie to say he's never imagined what this would feel like. Because he has. Too much honestly. So many dreams, both awake and asleep about this moment. It's clumsy, but that's no surprise. It's Rei's first after all. But it's fine. It's certainly not Rei's. Instead, he shifts and angles into the kiss, showing him how to keep their noses from bumping into each other uncomfortably. One hand coming up to cup Rei's cheek gently, because like hell is Kazuki going to pull away from this. Not now.]

[ The kiss slants and Rei's breath catches in his throat to feel their mouths sliding against one another anew; he's hyper aware of how his partner's lips feel, then of each individual finger of the hand that comes up to cup his cheek. There's barely a whisper as the brunette drops what remains of his bottle of beer off the edge of the couch, where it stands on the carpet. With the hand now free, he can bring it up to tentatively mirror Kazuki's gesture and cup the blonde's cheek, only able to hope it's not obvious his fingers are trembling a little before they land. His thumb makes to skim over the soft skin, not because he's applying any paint but because he wants to feel it.

Rei does break the kiss, but only for the space of a breath between them. His blue eyes search for the red, exhilarated though part of him is afraid to find some evidence that his partner is just humoring him. Would he even be able to tell? Should it matter? ]

[He keeps the kiss light, not chaste, but with no intentions of deepening it yet. Intent on showing Rei how nice the feeling of lips sliding against lips can be. It's a testament to how immersed he is in the moment as he doesn't even pay attention to the bottle, or it's potential consequences for their rug. Rug doesn't matter right now, Rei does.

The soft, tentative touch does something to him, Kazuki's breath catching as he leans into the gentle press of thumb against his skin. A touch just because, not for a specific purpose. A touch just to touch. It thrills him, his toes curling with the thrill of it.

Kazuki actually whines a little when Rei pulls back even that slight bit, Red eyes opening in protest, but he stops when he sees the look in those blue eyes. Red eyes softening, full of warmth and... something Kazuki has no intention of putting a name on, even in narration just yet.]

Coin for your thoughts?

[Because, despite his best efforts, Kazuki isn't actually psychic. It's quite unfortunate really.]

[ He feels a tug in his gut at that whine. Because of him?

There are a jumble of thoughts in Rei's mind right now, most of which he's not coherent enough to identify. So he just plucks out the one that is when prompted. ]

Would've made the freezer easier if we tried this then.

[ Because he's feeling hot and bothered, though not so bothered he doesn't lean in and try to steal another kiss. Do they need to actually talk about this? ]

Thought about it.

[Thought about it then, dreamed about it since, both while awake and while asleep.

No, no they really don't. Kazuki is more than happy to lean in to meet him, closing that tiny distance so their lips can meet again. The angle's better this time. Of course it is, Rei's always been a fast learner. But he won't push things, aside from shifting so he's facing Rei more directly, making it a little easier. They'll take this at Rei's pace, at least for now.]

[ Wait, Kazuki thought about it...? So why hadn't he tried?

It's impossible to wonder too deeply about it when he's actually kissing the other man, focus drawing into the sensation of their mouths connecting once again and how he knows without seeing that Kazuki is turning towards him. Rei follows suit, pressing the ball of one foot into the carpet so that he slides closer on the couch, now putting them hip to hip; the proximity sends an unanticipated shiver through him.

He naturally has no idea of what to do as far as the kiss goes, but what they're doing so far feels nice and there are more things his hands want to explore since Kazuki seems amenable to let him. His hand relaxes in the blonde's shirt, not really soothing out the wrinkles with his fingers afterwards so much as tracing out the collarbone beneath, following it along the breadth of the larger man's shoulder. At the same time, his other hand continues to caress Kazuki's cheek just by exploring it with a sweep of his thumb through the soft baby hairs; he even gets up to gently pinching the shell and lobe of the connecting ear between his fingers to find revel in the texture difference. ]

[Sober Kazuki has a whole fleet of reasons why. Because it's Rei and Rei matters. Because Kazuki is always so very good at fucking up the important, special things in his life and the idea of that happening with Rei terrifies him. ~~Not to mention, the little voice in his head that doesn't think he deserves it.~~

Buzzed Kazuki doesn't care. That's sober Kazuki's problems to deal with later. Right now the only thing that matters is the feeling of Rei's mouth shifting against his, the endearingly tentative touch of inquisitive hands.

He's slept with people quite skilled in the art of sex, but truthfully he wouldn't trade a single moment of this for an entire night with them. It doesn't matter if one might feel better physically, because it couldn't compare to how this feels emotionally. Kazuki hums his approval against Rei's mouth at the gentle pinch against his ear. Wanting to reward the curiosity. Gently he scrapes his teeth against Rei's lower lip, silently showing him the many ways one could explore the sensation of touch. His free hand, finally settling at Rei's waist, slipping underneath his shirt to gently smooth against the bare skin there.]

[ It's certainly good for Rei that's how Kazuki feels, because he's not going into this to impress so much as learn... and maybe start to convert some of these feelings he's been holding onto for who knows how long now. And for now, Kazuki's doing a great job of not making him feel self-conscious for it.

The buzz against his lips from the hum earns a reflexive, curious grunt in turn. Hm? Does Kazuki like that? Rei rubs the ear between his fingers a little more, then gives an experimental tug. They get a lot of circulation, Rei now remembers as his mind is taken back to seeing the blonde blush in the car. Oh. Some pieces are starting to fall into place for him now.

He can't help a gasp as his lower lip sparks with the sensation of someone else's teeth on it and the simultaneous brush of fingers crawling under his shirt. Why does that feel so much more naughty than Kazuki just touching him shirtless, which has already happened numerous times? Maybe it's the context. In any case, Rei does nothing to stop him, which is permission in and of itself. If it were any other adult this close to him right now, they'd be regretting the few moments they had left of being a whole and healthy person, but with Kazuki it's okay. Kazuki's touch is a trusted one.

Rei wets his lower lip with the tip of his tongue, as if to see if the skin is any different now it's been scraped. Of course, he doesn't pull back from Kazuki to do this, so he's probably wetting the blonde's lips for him too. ]

Edited 2023-05-20 19:58 (UTC)

[Unless Rei's got a secret AV viewing habit, how can he even have any idea of what to do? The occasional sex scene in a movie? Unless he's been secretly reading spicy books on the side?

Kazuki's not going to shame him for the inexperience. That'd just be being rude and for what? He wants to build Rei up, not pull him down. Plenty of other people have done that to him and Kazuki refuses to be one of them.

It should. Kazuki has done an absolutely terrible job of hiding his growing attraction and... feelings for his partner. If it had been anyone but Rei they'd have caught on to him a long, long time ago. He's honestly lucky Rei is as oblivious as he is.

It feels naughty because it is. Kind of. In that,this time he's touching with intent to touch, to cause feelings. Whereas before it had been for other purposes. So basically, yes, it's all about the context.

He's taking this at Rei's speed, or trying to, but when that tongue pokes out? He can't resist poking his own tongue out to greet it in return, just a quick brush of tongue against tongue. A little teasing taste of potential. His hand still stroking the skin of Rei's waist gently, reassuring even.]

[ Was it all that lucky for Kazuki that Rei was oblivious all this time he's been pining away? Because clearly he's willing to kiss him at least. He's done so several times now since Kazuki is letting him set the pace.

But the touch of tongue against tongue has a surprised note coming out of Rei and he reflexively pulls back a bit to stare at Kazuki. Slimy. He's got the sort of furrowed brow look of someone who's trying to decide whether or not they like what they just ate. Perhaps, then, the next move is predictable. Before Kazuki can get more than a word or two out, Rei takes him by the nape and tugs him back in. This time it's his turn to scrape the blonde's lower lip with his teeth - more of a nip, actually, thanks to his lack of proficiency here - and follow it up with the sooth of the tip of his tongue.

He's warm under Kazuki's reassuring hand, lower back arching as he leans a little further into the kiss. Despite the little interruption, that along with the way he's clutching onto the other man's shoulder all say he wants Kazuki to stay. ]

[If either of them had been ready for this before now, it would have happened before now. Heck, they're probably still not ready if it takes several beers to get there. Or at least that's what he's going to tell himself.

Kazuki, for once, doesn't say anything when Rei pulls away. Instead watches him, one eyebrow quirked in question. Weird, was it? Well, that was usually the reaction to that sort of thing. Tongues in kissing seems weird until you realize it's nice. So he's not at all surprised by Rei's surprise.

He is a little surprised when he's promptly hauled back in again. A small chuckle muffled against Rei's mouth that quickly turns to a moan as teeth find his lower lip. A scrape, a nip, he appreciates both all the same regardless of what actually happens. The soothing pass of the tongue after is nice too. Kazuki waiting for the tongue to retreat before licking along the seal of Rei's lips lightly. Not asking for entry, just getting him used to the sensation. Since he seemed, ultimately, to have decided he liked it well enough.

The lean gives him an idea and after a few more moments he pulls away to lower himself back onto the couch, reaching up to tug Rei forward with him. The could do this sitting up, but why should they? Besides, it's like back in the freezer, only Kazuki gets to be on the bottom this time.]

[ Rei hasn't made a decision on tongue yet beyond that he's going to keep trying it until he does. He does like that little moan, maybe the chuckle too... Whether it's an invitation or not, he still opens his mouth when Kazuki licks him, eliciting another shiver, but before he can respond the other is moving.

He's confused when Kazuki pulls back; it's a good thing the blonde tugs him along or he would have thought they were done. As it stands, he shifts to follow, coming up onto his knees on the couch. Not quite like the freezer, Rei uses an arm to keep him propped up and hovering over Kazuki for the moment, taking in the look of the blonde laid out on the couch below him. Feels like he ought to say something... But then the urge passes and Rei's eyes dip, watching his own hand disappear up the older man's shirt as he begins to feel the soft, warm skin of his belly, soon moving up his flank. With it he slowly leans down to claim another kiss, this time feeling his head spin a little as their lips connect. ]

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