"Your heart will open minds"

[lostinshadows]

[It was over.

It was a long war, too long for Lavi to even appreciate to the fullest. Switching sides midway wasn't even surprising for his nature - Bookmen were never exactly loyal to any side but their own, after all - but what was surprising was how much Lavi began to enjoy their company, even if he and Shun didn't exactly see eye to eye. It was even longer until they managed to split everyone up again from Yuya and Yuzu, back into their respective counterparts.

With the dimensions still damaged from the war, it would take everyone's help to restore the proper balance again.

But now, it was a time of celebration. Everyone was enjoying themselves, partying as they celebrated having their friends back.

Lavi watched them for a bit longer from his place in the shadows, a hint of a smile on his face. However, it faded when he remembered that he still had a job to do - he needed to report back to his mentor - and sighed softly. Giving the party another look, he turns and walks out, fidgeting with the duel disk still attached to him.]

Comments

[darkduelist]

[Yuto gives him a look, before he turns away. The blush is still on his face and a small sigh escapes his lips.

He doesn't want to say goodbye to Lavi.]

...I won't see you again... right?

[lostinshadows]

....Chances of that are low, so we may not.

[Honestly, if Yuto asked him to stay for him, he might.

But at the same time, that'd be odd, wouldn't it?]

[darkduelist]

[His expression turns somewhat pained when he hears those words. They won't meet again and Lavi has no reason to stay... or to come back here.

Yuto's gaze drops down to the ground.]

I see.

[There's nothing he can do.]

[lostinshadows]

Hey, why are you looking like that?

[He reaches forward, gently cupping Yuto's chin and lifting his head to look at him.

He smiles.]

You look pained.

[darkduelist]

[His heart starts beating faster and a blush creeps on his face as Yuto stares with wide eyes. Then he blinks and starts shaking his head.]

No, I...

[What is he trying to say? Maybe he should just... tell the truth.

He tries to avert his gaze.]

I... want to see you again.

[lostinshadows]

Why?

[He releases Yuto's chin, though his eyebrows are furrowed in genuine confusion.]

[darkduelist]

[Yuto frowns at him, as if angry that he has to put his thoughts into words. And he's not sure he knows what he's feeling.]

I just do. I don't know why but... you're important to me.

[lostinshadows]

[ILavi smiles, eye shining with mirth.]

We really didn't even get to talk much before you ended up being absorbed by Yuya, you know. So, I'm confused by how I could be important to you.

[darkduelist]

I don't understand it, too...

[He sighs in both embarrassment and frustration.]

[lostinshadows]

[Laughing softly, he bends his head and kisses his forehead.]

That's fine, Yuto.

[darkduelist]

[Stunned, Yuto looks at Lavi with wide eyes. Then he presses his hand to his forehead.]

W-what?

[He's blushing madly. Lavi, what did you do?? Or more importantly... what did you do to him?!]

[lostinshadows]

What?

[He repeats the word back, continuing to smile at him.]

[darkduelist]

What did you do!

[Lavi, stop acting like you don't know what he's talking about!]

[lostinshadows]

I believe what I did was kiss you on the forehead.

[There is no sign of remorse on his face whatsoever.]

[darkduelist]

And? Why did you do that?

[He tries very hard to stop blushing already but it just doesn't work.]

[lostinshadows]

Because you're cute.

[Smile smile.

He's not going to admit that he likes Yuto, okay.]

[darkduelist]

I'm... what?!

[His eyes are wide and his blush just gets worse.]

[lostinshadows]

Cute.

[See? That's the kind of reaction he's aiming for.]

[darkduelist]

Stop making fun of me!

[This isn't funny!]

[lostinshadows]

I'm not making fun of you if it's the truth.

[darkduelist]

It's not the truth, so you are making fun of me.

[He's not cute!]

[lostinshadows]

Mm, if you say so, Yuto.

[He'll stick to his judgment.]

Maybe if I tease you enough, you'll get to blush for me again.

[darkduelist]

And why do you want me to do that?!

[He doesn't understand! Lavi, do you enjoy tormenting him that much?]

[lostinshadows]

I like it when you blush.

[And look, it's gotten your mind off of him leaving for now.]

[darkduelist]

Why...?

[His voice is quieter now, blush still on his cheeks.]