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Having been left to fend alone for most of his tween, teenage and young adult life, Nagi never felt the need to express or tell anyone about what he does. He was so used to doing whatever without the need of adult permission or guidance, because if he ever chose to put any effort into anything, he’ll just figure it out himself.
Nagi never blames his parents for their absence, even if Reo tells him he should, even if Reo explained that parents should be there for their children to watch them grow up and succeed, instead of throwing them in an apartment building close to their school and say goodbye just for them to leave for years at a time.
(Nagi stops himself from mentioning that Reo’s parents weren't all that different from his parents up until he began having a dream.)
Even so, Nagi never thinks about his parents as much as a son should. He thinks he could go on, marry and live a happy life without even hearing from them or asking about them once, because it wouldn't change anything if they did bother to check in with him every now and again.
In conclusion, Nagi has never felt the need to express why he does certain things, or how he does certain actions. He never felt the need to explain where he was going, or why he was acting a certain way– that's just how he was ‘raised’.
Until he felt the urge to tell his friends about Reo, his loving partner, after he had shown him his own friends.
He thought it was just him wanting to show Reo off (because who wouldn't?) but it felt a bit more deeper than that. Was he looking for approval? No, that can't be it. He hasn't needed something so trivial his entire life, so why would he crave it now?
Nagi, being the less than a genius at human emotions, decided to play into his mind and try to tackle this weird, indescribable feeling in his heart.
–
The bell rings when Nagi opens the cafe door of his and his friends' agreed place to meet– and he immediately goes to look around for the others.
When he spots Bachira's bright smile and yellow hair, he strides over and they finally notice him.
" Nagi! " Isagi greets before Bachira can, and Chigiri nods at him as he texts on his phone, Nagi slides right next to him in the booth.
" Not gonna order anything? " Bachira asks, a smile still on his face as he sips his own overly sweet looking drink with sprinkles on top. Does it even contain coffee? Nagi wonders.
He shakes his head at Bachira's question, before swallowing. He doesn't know how to start this. Wasn't he the one that told them to meet up? Maybe that's why they're all silent. They're waiting for him to speak up.
That doesn't help his thought process though, how is he supposed to explain that he's been seeing someone behind their backs for.. something close to 9 months now? They're best friends, surely they'd get upset or something? Reo told him to pay more attention to people's expressions but.. he still sucks at it.
" So! Nagi, why'd you invite us out today? " Bachira gets the hint and starts for him, and Chigiri finally puts his phone down. " Yeah. Y'know how weird it is? When I told Kunigami, he even looked surprised that you out of all people invited us out. "
" What's so important you had to gather us like this anyway? "
There it is.
Nagi takes a silent deep breath.
" Uhm. I wanted to.. tell you about.. " Nagi begins, and even if he's looking down, they can all tell he's nervous.
They all wait patiently, sipping their drinks until Nagi huffs at himself and spits it out.
" I'm seeing someone. " he mumbles, and they don't seem to register it yet until he corrects himself, " I- actually, i-i've been seeing someone. "
Chigiri is the first to react, and he slams a hand down on the table with his mouth open, trying to find the right questions to ask. They all as a group ignore the stares he gets in return at his sudden outburst. Anyone would understand if they told them.
Bachira still has his smile on his face, but his eyes are as wide as saucers in surprise and even Isagi has the reason to look surprised too.
Nagi, their Nagi going out of his way to see someone affectionately and not see it as a bother?
Chigiri's also the first to snap out of their little silent surprise. " Is that the same person who's hair ties you've been wearing on your wrist everyday? "
" Wait, are they also the reason you've been looking put together lately? "
" WAIT, are they the reason you go out with us more often?! "
Nagi gulps as he stares at all of them, unsure how to answer.
He just nods, because even if he wants to deny anything, it's too much of a hassle to deny the truth.
Reo's just been that much of an influence in his boring, bothersome and no-point life that his friends obviously would've noticed the changes that, were it anyone but Nagi, they wouldn't have bothered to remember.
His gaze goes down to his wrist, where 2 hair-ties –one purple and one black respectively– sit on his wrist, slightly digging in and leaving marks. It makes him think back to Reo, and his eyes soften.
He was so nervous when he told Reo he wanted him to meet his friends, because Reo already had him meet his group and they were all either too smart or didn't get the hint that Reo's boyfriend is right there and kept getting too touchy with Reo. (He still hates that Shidou guy.)
They discussed it after, so it was all good, but Reo was also extremely nervous when Nagi proposed the idea.
He suggested he tell them about Reo first, then we schedule some day to meet up and get to know each other later. Which Nagi nodded to, because Reo suggested it. His plans always work.
The others slowly calmed down into normal conversation as they began talking about Nagi's supposed boyfriend.
" So.. why isn't he here with you again? " Chigiri asked skeptically, always the mother.
" He was nervous about.. meeting you guys. " Nagi mumbled, Chigiri just nodded confidently. " As he should be. Mess with you, he's messing with us! " Bachira added, making Isagi chuckle slightly.
" Reo's not like that.. " Nagi said thoughtlessly, which made the others pop up. " Reo? "
Its like giving sharks blood, because they immediately jump at the little hint of a name Nagi had accidentally dropped.
" Wait.. the Reo? Mikage Reo? "
" Mikage Reo?! "
" Yeah. " Nagi replies with a shrug. " That's his name. " he doesnt bother denying it.
Everyone falls into surprise again immediately. " You lucky bastard. " Chigiri can't help but mumble, leaning on the table with one hand on his forehead to keep his head up.
" Y'know he's worth like, I don't know, a bajillion yen?! "
" Isn't he also the heir to the largest corporation in the entirety of Japan? "
" Isn't he RICH?? "
" Mmm. " Nagi confirms. " But that's not why I got with him though.. "
" No, it isn't, because knowing you you probably didn't even know he was Mikage Reo until after he became your boyfriend. " Chigiri facepalmed.
" How'd you guys meet anyway? " Isagi pops in.
" He's been my partner since school.. It's just recently we got together. "
" How recent? " Chigiri asks.
" mm.. our 9 month anniversary is in 2 weeks and 3 days. "
" He bothered to remember.. " Chigiri whispers to Isagi, which he smiles at.
" 9 months?! And you've been keeping him from us, why? " Bachira crosses his arms with a pout.
" I told you, he was nervous. "
" What's the heir to the largest corporation in Japan have to be nervous about? "
Nagi doesn't want to explain, it'd be a hassle, but also.. it was a lot when Reo told him. So he'll say that.
" A lot. " He says plainly, hoping his eyes show that he just doesn't wanna explain.
They nod slightly, getting the hint. Ah, having friends that get you is so much easier. Reo knows him better though..
" When are we ever gonna meet Mr-Rich-Guy then? "
" His name is Reo. "
" Does Saturday work for you guys? " Isagi suggests, and everyone ignores Nagi’s correction of Reo’s name.
Everyone nods but Nagi hesitates.
" I'll uh.. confirm with Reo and text you guys. "
They all smile and nod, Isagi's gaze fixates on him for a few more seconds before turning to their head to change the conversation.
Yeah. They'll like Reo.
Even if they don't, it doesn't matter. As long as Reo likes him, and he likes Reo, it'll work out. He’ll make it work out.
He already feels lighter.
–
When Nagi gets home, he texts Reo to call him and immediately gets a reply in the form of a video call.
Reo's as pristine looking as ever, on his desk with notes and papers scattered around. Nagi thinks Reo looks very pretty.
He puts his phone propped up on the table and smiles at Nagi.
" My treasure. Did you have fun today? " Reo's trying to hide his nervousness, but Nagi nods. " Yeah. " he pauses for a second before continuing. " They figured out you're rich pretty quick.. "
Reo giggles, a hand coming up to his mouth. " The Mikage name is just that influential. " he sighs, writing something down quickly before putting his pen down and giving his undivided attention to his lover once more.
" Now. Tell me everything. "
Nagi goes on about how they reacted, and Reo assures him along the way that what they said was true, but that it's okay.
" They're inviting us out to meet up this Saturday.. " Nagi throws in, and Reo lights up as he opens his schedule on his computer. Nagi knows this because Reo's clicking his mouse again and scanning his screen like he always does when they suggest they go out on a date. ( Reo suggests. )
" I should be free! " Reo says happily, that nervous glint still stuck in his eyes. Nagi doesn't like it. Reo should never be upset. Or worried. Or any negative emotion ever.
" Reo.. "
" Yes, treasure? "
" You don't have to be nervous. " Nagi mumbles, moving his phone with him to the side so he can lay on his side in his bed.
Reo looks away when Nagi says that, and he just sighs as his smile drops.
" It's hard. I don't want them to feel weird just because I'm famous or whatever, but I also wanna meet them so badly and leave a good impression because they're your friends, Sei. " Reo began, leaning on his hand.
" The group that basically took care of you– takes care of you when I'm not there. It's different. " Reo fidgets with his pen on the table, pouting slightly.
Nagi hums, understanding what Reo means. Whenever Reo goes overseas and they can't meet up, Nagi misses him five times as much as usual, causing his mood to drop– which leads to unhealthy eating and sleeping habits. It's a horrible cycle that Reo's been helping him try to navigate every time he travels, but it's still difficult to do so when it's all you've known for years before then. (Then, being with Reo became his sole purpose of living.)
To his friends, these have always been Nagi's episodes. In which they'd all gather up at Nagi's apartment with food made for the week and entertainment to play and watch, making Nagi feel less lonely and happy during that time.
Nagi appreciates them more than he says he does, more than he looks like he does. He's sure without them or Reo he'd be rotting away in bed and looking like a corpse and ending up dying from starvation or something.
" Yeah. But it's ok, Reo's liked by everyone. They'll like you. "
" Hopefully. " Reo smiles softly at the top half of Nagi's face he can see through the camera, and they stay on call for longer, even if they aren't talking. Nagi doesn't mind.
It's always nice to be around Reo.
–
The bell rings on the same cafe door as last week, just as Nagi and Reo walk into the cozy cafe together.
" I'll go order us something, I'll find you guys when I'm done, alright? " Reo asks, and Nagi only nods. He knows Reo wants to re-collect himself beforehand, knowing how nervous he was on the way here alone.
He leans over to kiss his cheek before he's walking to the counter to order.
Nagi looks around to find Chigiris pink hair, before spotting Kunigami's orange tall build instead.
He walks over and nods at Kunigami as a greeting before slipping into a chair near the floor to ceiling window.
" Nagi. " Chigiri greets him with a weird look. " Where is he? "
" He's ordering. "
Chigiri hums as he drinks from his own highly complex order.
Isagi and Bachira are talking amongst themselves and the table falls quiet, not out of awkwardness, but just until 'the boyfriend' gets here.
Reo orders, pays and thanks the cashier sweetly before taking his order number and going to look around for Nagi's white head of hair.
He spots him at a table nearby with four others, and he gulps before walking over like he usually does– with confidence and flare.
Immediately, he notices the pink haired one notices him first and they lock eyes before his eyes actually widen. " You weren't kidding. " he breaths out.
" Hello. " He curses at himself at how shaky he sounds, but it's okay, it's just a greeting.
Reo instinctively takes a seat next to Nagi, and Nagi immediately leans onto him gently.
" So.. you're Reo? " The pink one asks.
" Oh, c'mon Chigiri, don't act like you weren't the one freaking out about meeting a Mikage. " Isagi humiliates him. So his name is Chigiri.
" Hey! You pull up with a hot rich guy and I'll still be freaking out. Nagi managed to pull and I want it to be a good person! " Chigiri says bluntly, and even Reo doesn't take offense to it– he'd also want Nagi to be with someone good if it wasn't him. ( he ignores the ache in his chest at the thought of Nagi being with someone that isnt him. )
Kunigami worries at Chigiris tone, and leans over to Reo slightly to mumble. " Don't take too much offense to whatever he's saying, he's just protective. "
Reo only smiles, " I'm not, don't worry. I'd want Seishirou to be with someone good too if it wasn't me. "
Kunigami hums, and Reo can tell he liked his answer. Good. He wants Nagi’s friends to like him. “ I’m Kunigami by the way, thats Bachira, and he’s Isagi. ” Kunigami introduces everyone, and thats when the other two wave at Reo with nice smiles on their faces.
The rest of the afternoon goes similarly, Chigiri begins asking Reo continuous questions and Reo answers them as honestly as he can– Nagi doesn't speak much throughout it all, and Kunigami is assured to keep mental notes about Reo’s answers by Chigiri. Bachira keeps trying to corner Reo with his own comments, but Reo manages to dodge every attempt at making him out to be a bad person. All because of the experience of being a future CEO, he assumes.
In Reo’s very kind opinion, the only normal people there were Isagi and Kunigami, who were being conversational and not overbearingly curious about him– he knows how people look at the Mikage name, but was it really necessary?
Reo seems to be saying the right things though, as Bachira’s eyes sparkle when he mentions art, and Kunigami seems abit more engaged when he mentions working out on a regular basis.
Nagi pushes his face further into Reo’s neck upon Chigiris compliment of his hair and unfairly pretty face, and Reo chuckles at the whine Nagi lets out when Chigiri doesn’t stop his affirmations.
Reo gets into a very engaging conversation about hair products and face creams with Chigiri, listening to him explain his super long hair routine and getting incredibly excited when Reo shares the same issues as he does– greasy hair, just not the right hair products, and the like.
“ You’re my best friend now. I dont care, you have no choice. ” Chigiri declares to the entire table after minutes upon minutes of talking, and Reo only giggles when Nagi whines once again.
“ I’m Reo’s best friend. ”
“ You’re his boyfriend already, what more do you want? ”
Nagi just frowns at Chigiri, and Reo doesn't hear his reply before he hears the counter call out his and Nagi’s orders, to which he then turns to Nagi with a soft look on his face.
“ Nagi, our order is ready, get off for a minute? I have to go grab it. ” Reo says very softly, putting a hand on top of his head and Nagi only whines once more before lifting off. Reo smiles, leans in to give him a peck before getting up and waving at the cashier that that was his order.
While Reo chats with the cashier about giving him a tip, Nagi shoots a glare at everyone. “ Did you have to interrogate him like that..? ”
Chigiri gets whiplash at how fast Nagi’s attitude switched as soon as Reo was away, “ You can't blame me! Rich people can be so stuck up sometimes. ”
“ That's only ever seen in TV shows, babe.”
“ You never know! ”
Nagi only rolls his eyes at Chigiri, and watches Reo send his signature smile at the cashier and he narrows his eyes at said guy– he was blushing, and based on the interaction alone, he knows his boyfriend has charmed him without even realizing it.
“ He’s very nice, Nagi. ” Isagi supplies after a while. “ He also seems to care about you alot. ”
“ Mmm. ” Nagi hums. “ He gets me. ” is all he says, and the others get what he means.
Throughout this entire hangout, they've all noticed the obvious change in Nagi’s attitude towards Reo and only Reo, as well as the subtle PDA that Reo doesn’t mind showing in public with nagi despite his very popular family name.
He’s very well mannered and soft spoken, and if you were to ask any of them if they had the chance, would they date Reo– they’d all say yes immediately, and they've only known him for 3 hours or so.
“ We’re glad you found someone that gets you, Nagi. ” Kunigami says genuinely, and Nagi lets a smile slip through to them before Reo comes back with a cup of lemon tea and a latte.
“ I’m sorry that took so long, they got my order wrong but then argued over me wanting to tip. ” Reo laughed slightly, before placing both cups on the table and sitting back down beside Nagi, who instead of gravitating towards Reo’s body like he was just a few minutes ago, had gone to check and approve of Reo’s drink of choice for him– which is obviously his favorite. Reo knew him so well.
“ Your favorite, My treasure. ” Reo says easily, and Bachira's eyes widen. “ He calls you ‘Treasure’?! Oh, you’re so lucky! ”
“ Barou’s gonna freak when he hears that you pulled the most well-rounded rich person in all of japan. ” Nagi immediately grimaced at the mention of the hot-headed clean-freak.
“ He can fight me, Reo is mine. ” Reo smiled softly at Nagi, watching him take a sip of his lemon tea slowly before turning to Kunigami and asking, “ Is Barou the germaphobe Nagi always talks about? ”
“ Oh my god, Nagi talks to Reo about Barou.”
“ Chigiri, message the group chat! ”
Nagi groans and leans into Reo’s side with a whine. “ Reo, they’re bullying me. ”
Reo only pets Nagi’s hair and laughs gently.
–
A few hours later, it was around 8 and it was time to head home for most of them.
Isagi and Bachira bid goodbye to the 2 couples, deciding to walk home since their houses were not far. Reo had offered a ride in his limo when ba-ya got there, but Isagi shook his head and told him maybe some other time. (They both ignored Bachira's jaw dropping at the mention of a limo.)
Kunigami and Chigiri stayed to chat with Reo for a final time, before they fell silent and had to listen to Nagi and Reo’s hushed conversations. Kunigami sat on his phone whilst Chigiri pretended he wasn’t listening.
“ You’re staying over, right? ”
“ mmhhmm. ”
“ You don't have practice early tomorrow? ”
“ Nope, and even if I did.. Sleeping with Reo makes up for a practice game.. ”
Reo smiled softly with a sigh, before leaning to kiss his cheek.
“ What would you like for dinner then? I might order take out, mother and father aren't gonna be home for the next week. ”
“ Anything Reo wants. ”
“ How does Sushi sound? From that one place you really like.. we can even get some ramen? ”
The rest of their conversations go similarly, and Chigiri has to stop listening after a while because of how stomach achingly sweet they were to each other– from the way they talk, to their expressions. He’s never seen Nagi so expressional before, and that's saying something considering Chigiri is sure the only thing moving on his face was his mouth so he can reply to Reo occasionally.
Said limo arrives soon enough, and Ba-ay greets Chigiri and Kunigami respectfully as Reo introduces her to them, before greeting Nagi when he enters the limo sleepily.
Reo soon says goodbye to the other two and makes sure to wave at them from out the window as the limo drives off, and Chigiri stands there for a few minutes, processing, before turning to Kunigami and sighing with a frown on his face.
“ He’s so fucking lucky. ”
Kunigami laughs at Chigiris reaction, but Chigiri knows he agrees.
The taller one of the two wraps his arm around Chigiris shoulders and pulls him closer. “ You know you like them though. They're opposites, it's like it was meant to be. “
“ It is! They work, that's why I'm not running away with Reo right now.. “ Chigiri says cheekily, watching Kunigami pout before he giggles mischievously.
“ That's enough pretty-face-Reo for you. “
“ Heyyy! “
–
A few hours later, with full stomachs and heavy bodies, Nagi lays ontop of Reo on his huge king sized bed.
Reo is scrolling on his phone, checking social media and the like before heading to bed, when he gets a notification. ‘ You have been added to ‘🌷The besties🌷’’
He curiously opens the notifications and goes to look through the members, recognizing Chigiri’s profile picture and another contact with a bee profile picture, which he could only guess is Bachira.
Reo : How did you get my number? I dont remember giving it to anyone today.
Chigiri : i raided Nagi’s phone when he wasn't looking ❤️
XXX XXX XXX : Welcome !!!!
XXX XXX XXX : Why couldn't we keep him normal
Chigiri : Hes apart of us now
XXX XXX XXX : 🦀 ONE OF US ONE OF US 🦀
Reo giggles quietly at their antics, beginning to change their contact names to his phone.
He takes a photo of Nagi’s sleeping face on his chest and sends it into the gc.
Reo : Going to bed, we’ll text tomorrow. Goodnight!
He can hear the groupchat going off as he places his phone on the charger next to his bedside table, but he thinks that's going to be a conversation for morning Reo as he turns around and cuddles Nagi to sleep with a content sigh.
Today went perfectly.
He’ll make sure to tell Nagi that tomorrow morning.
–
Unconsciously, Nagi leans to cuddle even further into Reo’s body in the middle of the night, eyes still closed, sighing quietly into Reo’s neck.
He can't feel that emotion anymore, he notices.
He feels…
Happy.
Content.
Nagi’s head begins to hurt as he tries to find the right synonym for whatever he’s feeling, so he stops thinking and prepares to go back to sleep.
He’ll think about it tomorrow.