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[Hikaru had really tried that first night to sleep by himself but he hadn't been able to fall asleep, a dark and empty room felt threatening. It wasn't even half the size of his room back in their world and it made him feel closed in. Since Hikaru could remember, he had shared a room with Kaoru. Entirely by choice because their place had more than enough rooms but they had made the decision to push their beds together because it was more comfortable that way.

And now as Hikaru stares up at the ceiling, feeling anxious because he's alone. Maybe he has Tamaki and he won't admit how grateful he is for him but he isn't his twin. But he is his friend and Hikaru knows that if he were to go to his bed, Tamaki wouldn't even judge him. Wouldn't make fun of him at all and okay he would be weird. He would make some dumb comment about it but he wouldn't make Hikaru feel dumb because he apparently can't sleep by himself. It doesn't take long for Hikaru to make up his mind and go on his way to Tamaki's bedroom, opening the door and quickly getting into the bed. It's late enough at night that he hopes Tamaki is in a deep enough sleep not to wake up because he's exhausted and he just wants to sleep.

And even if it isn't Kaoru, it's somebody he cares about and he knows cares about him. And that's something and it's nice enough in its own way to brush away his anxiety. To let him begin to relax just enough so he can sleep.]

❰ similarly, tamaki had a hard time settling down for the night. the room is indeed cramped, and in the dark? it feels like the walls jump towards him a meter. he can see the positive in things, but so many aspects of this scenario make tamaki feel genuinely at a loss and uncomfortable. as such, getting relaxed enough to finally doze off...well, it takes quite a while.

it feels like he's only had his eyes closed for a few moments before he feels something rustle his comforter. the bed is small -- perhaps not for a normal seventeen year old, but he's used to a grandiose mattress built for ten. he'd be able to feel a pea underneath back home, so it's obvious that this has occurred in such a tiny space, and while he's basically floating in and out of consciousness. the sensation is heavy for a moment, feeling someone crawl into his bed. there's a moment of fright -- is this friend or foe that is slithering into his intimate bedchamber. after they settle in, it's apparent that they're just here to sleep, friend or otherwise.

though, he's not dumb -- there is a suspicion he has as to who has suddenly crawled in next to him. tamaki would lift an arm to sleepily move his sleep mask -- yes, he happened to find one -- but that would ruin the moment he assumes is being cultivated here. and, based on what he has come up with in his head, correct or not, this is...comforting. a little sleep over, and he didn't even have to initiate it.

the only indication tamaki gives at the moment that he's at all lucid is a slight shift closer, arm moving close to where hikaru is next to him. not enough to touch his bedmate, but just a subtle closeness. don't worry, hikaru. it might initially spook you, but you're safe to fall asleep. ❱

[Part of Hikaru worries when he realizes he did wake Tamaki up but really, the good part about Tamaki is he always knows what somebody else needs. Anybody else may have questioned him about missing his brother but Tamaki knows better than to make an obvious statement like that.

Hikaru doesn't make any movement but seeing the arm close really is enough. To see somebody acknowledge him and want to comfort him. It's good and he smiles in the darkness, closing his eyes. For the hundredth time since arriving, he's glad it's Tamaki that was stuck here in this weird place with him if he couldn't have Kaoru. It's from pure exhaustion that makes him pass out immediately and later he will complain about the bed being too small and uncomfortable.

But right now, Tamaki will have to deal with the fact that Hikaru isn't a very graceful sleepover. He sprawls and kicks, barely staying in one position for long. It's by a pure miracle that Tamaki doesn't end up on the floor due to a stray leg but he definitely will awaken to have Hikaru having taken up most of the mattress with absolutely no concept of personal space. Now Tamaki is one of the few blessed with the knowledge that Hikaru is prone to cuddling in his sleep. You either end up kicked out of the bed or being clung to.

At the least, this is probably the most peaceful look he's had on his face since arriving. If mouth open and slightly snoring counts as peaceful.]

❰ if this was just a simple sleepover back home, the trashing and knee in his abdomen might have angered him enough to bash hikaru with a pillow, yell and throw a fit. here...he gets a free pass, at least right now. after a few limbs flail against him, tamaki rolls to the edge of the mattress, half-asleep and tired enough to doze off again pretty quickly.

tamaki wakes up eventually, a few hours later. he's so accustomed to waking up early, or with the sun filtering through his window. he can't see that it's bright outside, but it's like he just knows, even if this is a new world entirely. when he lifts his mask, ready to start his second day in this interesting place -- and he's greeted with an interesting view, back to the wall. he's on his side, head close to hanging off the side of the bed as his body fights for what little space he's given. the culprit is one half of the hitachiin twins, clinging to tamaki's core with all of his weight, somehow.

he can't even be annoyed, with how distressed hikaru looked earlier in the day. this is certainly a more comforted expression he's wearing, even if it will be gone soon after he wakes up.

for as devilish and fiendish as the twins can be, especially towards tamaki himself, they will always be two of his most important comfort people. there's a certain bitterness in knowing he's also uncomfortable here, truthfully even more so. even if being disconnected from his "family" breaks tamaki's heart, even he can't compare that to being separated from your other half.

it would be unthinkable for him to shake hikaru awake seeing him in this state, but tamaki does stroke his hair a little bit. ❱

[It's only slight but it's enough to begin to wake Hikaru up. He knows he's up against somebody and that isn't unusual. Mostly asleep, he thinks he might be with Kaoru in their room. But it doesn't take long for Hikaru to realize that this person isn't Kaoru and this most definitely isn't his room. Then he remembers where he is and he remembers going to Tamaki's bed when he couldn't stand to be alone any longer.

Hikaru doesn't want to open his eyes because once he does, it's over. There's absolutely no way they won't somehow destroy this. Hikaru tells himself Tamaki will say something dumb and make it weird but in reality, it's most likely Hikaru that will do something. After all, Tamaki has had the sense to just let Hikaru lay here and not complain. If the roles were reversed, Hikaru definitely would have whined about Tamaki coming into his bed and taking up most of it.

Tamaki was kind and maybe too kind for his own good but Hikaru respected it even if he would never say that out loud.

It's only a couple of minutes before Hikaru loses the battle and opens his eyes, trying very hard to avoid Tamaki's.] Don't make this weird.

[Didn't he know that by saying that, he would be the one making it weird? No, he wouldn't.]

❰ yes, this onus for the weirdness is suddenly on him -- or it would be if tamaki thought this was at all weird, totally understanding exactly why hikaru decided to crawl into bed with him. ❱

It's alright, Hikaru. ❰ and for a split second, maybe hikaru can believe that. but it's only a few moments before, ❱ It's perfectly normal for a son to want to sleep with his father from time to time.

❰ just ask yourself: would it be tamaki if he wasn't like this? ❱

[It is just like Tamaki. Later, he may think back on it and laugh. At some moment, he will be grateful for Tamaki for not putting focus on what's actually going on here and be comforted by the fact that Tamaki did simply let him into his bed and never made a big deal about it. It would be easy to make fun of him.

But right now?

Right now he sighs and gets out of the bed because that seems like the only correct response.]

Bye. This never happened.

tamaki

do you ever play sports...?? i'm trying to get enough people to play some games from my world if you wanna join us. might get a little intense but it's probably not dangerous.... it'll be fun!

sports? while it's not my main forte, i am indeed an athletic lad and am always interested in a spirited game among friends.

what kind of sports might they be, out of curiosity?

well, there's a game called kuai ball... my friend said it's similar to a game called volleyball. he's from japan too?? maybe you know volleyball?? that one's a team game

and there's a children's game from the Fire Nation we're gonna play too, that one's individual, but it's not ready yet. i think the twins would be good at that one specifically... i asked them too

i do know volleyball, even if i don't partake. the concept of the rules should be easy for me to grasp onto!

i'm very intrigued by this children's game (i am a big fan!!!!!!!) but understand if you want to keep it secret. it shall be a pleasant surprise for when the time comes (´ ∀ ` *)

though i must warn you, games with the twins can get very intense!

❰ especially when tamaki is there and suddenly nothing else matters other than besting those two. ❱

yeah the rules are really easy... just score the ball on the other team's side of the net ten times by kicking and hitting it. pretty normal easy game.

but i want you to be on my team so you don't have to play against my sister, ok? :) she's very good at kuai ball, so we'll win, ha
i don't think hikaru and kaoru want to play kuai ball anyway

it's not a secret, my friend is just making supplies for it. do you want the children's game to be a secret.....?? is it more fun for you that way? it's an intense game... it's about strategy. the twins would be so good at it, help me convince them

interesting! i don't think anyone kicks the ball in volleyball, so i'm curious to see the releation.

and yes, your sister! i have yet to meet her officially, so now would be a good time. between her skill and my athletic abilities, i'm sure we'll have a victory in the bag! (i also believe i can convince the twins; i have a way with them ^^)

the game doesn't have to be secret at all! i just assumed with no details given it would be some kind of surprise. perhaps even more fair that way, if strategy is involved? if it's maniacal or devious, i'm sure the twins will join in with or without my prodding.

yes we will definitely win. that's why i convinced her to play. we play seriously; just do what azula says and don't get on her nerves..... you'll meet her. i'm the nice one. :)

as to kids' game... it's a game that involves hiding and setting traps in front of your hiding spot for when the seeker comes near you. and then kind of like tag if they find you and don't set off your trap.

but like i said... it's a little intense. this is a Fire Nation kids' game.

there is rarely a lady who doesn't find me charming, and i'm sure your sister won't join the ranks of those who do not.

that sounds like a game the twins would invent, in all honesty, so i'm sure they'll get involved. hikaru especially will revel in seeing me fall into some trap they set.

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wipes my bro, sweaty from running so late

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text; un: fireprince; backdated to october, oof

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