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natzoom

[Natsume is mildly biased and thinks that everyone would like Kusakabe, if they met him. Because he's great. Though seeing any music that wasn't classical would probably give the Fujiwaras a heart attack, but...it's the thought that counts.

Now that they're in the safe privacy of a separate room, Natsume relaxes sognificantly, even scooting a little closer.] Then yes. I am.

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zgok

[Kusakabe cards long fingers back through Natsume's hair, idling combing through it and styling it haphazardly back from his brow. He imagines that he could make Natsume look really good if the other boy just sat still long enough. But he doubts that that kind of thing would be something that Natsume would want just because he doesn't want to stand out or draw any more attention than he already does by seemingly being weird and seeing things.

There's that protective instinct again, making him want to try and keep Natsume there, and happy, with him.]

Hey...if I ever went traveling, would you want to go with me?

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natzoom

[Natsume huffs out a soft sound, but allows the hair-mussing, even half-closing his eyes like a reluctantly soothed cat. He'll reach out and grab Kusakabe's hand after a moment, running his fingers slowly across the guitar calluses. He likes them, likes the way they feel. He likes being able to touch, and not worry about it being too much or too odd.

The question gets a gently perplexed headtilt.] Travelling? Where?

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zgok

[Kusakabe turns his hand over in Natsume's and flexes his fingers slowly. He lets himself rest comfortably against Natsume, gazing off half-focused at one of the posters on the opposite wall.]

I'm thinking about continuing with music, after high school. That usually means going new places so...I don't know where yet. Everywhere maybe.

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natzoom

[After high school. It feels a million years away, but hearing Kusakabe talk about it suddenly brings it into focus. Natsume hadn't ever thought that far ahead, just trying to manage going from place to place and not lose track of his grades or how polite to be.

But after high school means no foster parents. Nobody deciding what he does. It's scary.

Unconsciously, he tugs Kusakabe's hand to his chest, holding on tight.]

You'd want me to come with you?

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zgok

[Truth be told, Kusakabe had never really been one to plan for his own future. But the closer the time comes to actually consider things like that, the more the school tries to push different life plans, generally stable and professional careers and the college courses that go with all that. He knows what he wants, it just has a more nebulous path forward.

His fingers lace between Natsume's atop his chest, returning that grip with a more easygoing one of his own.]

It might be exciting, right? Especially if you've never had the chance to travel before.

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natzoom

[Natsume is quiet for a moment, thinking about it. Despite all his moving around as a child, he hasn't really traveled, not outside the prefecture. Into town is a big journey for him.]

...if I was with you. Yes, it would be. [Doing it alone would be too much.]

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zgok

[Traveling for the pleasure of it is definitely different from trying to find a home. Kusakabe has never had that kind of instability. He's also never been quite as aware of his uniquely privileged upbringing until he'd gotten to know Natsume and his...unique circumstances.

He brings the back of Natsume's hand to his lips, smiling against his knuckles.]

My manager said she might be able to get us a gig in France. It's a long shot, but if it happens I can't pass it up. Do you think you'd want to come with me all the way there?

[Had Natsume ever been on a plain before? He sort of doubts it. Flying for the first time probably wouldn't be great for him. Hopefully if this did end up happening they'd be able to take the same flight.]

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natzoom

[In spite of his perpetual attempts to seem cool, Natsume perks up at the mention of France.] France? The one in -- the European one? [No, some other France, Natsume.]

That's incredible!

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zgok

[Kusakabe has two modes: extremely, effortlessly cool, and....not. Very, very not. He does not in the slightest judge Natsume for not being cool.]

I'm gonna have to play with some new people. The other guys, they're moving away and doing other stuff but I really want this.

[He's only just managing to hide how excited he actually is about the idea. And how nervous he is.]

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natzoom

[Natsume, on the other hand, has abandoned hiding his emotions in favor of sitting up, almost bouncing on the bed with excitement.]

That's incredible! That's -- you're really doing it. You're going to do it!

[Beaming now:] I'm so proud of you!

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zgok

[Speaking of that instantly losable cool...]

You mean that?

[It's spoken quietly, with pink flooding up into his face and eyes growing just a little shiny with the welling of those emotions that he'd never been properly taught to temper. It's clear that it means a hell of a lot to him to hear that someone close to him believes in him, rather than just letting him do as he pleased and fall as he may. Like he's not just being humored.]

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natzoom

Of course I do. [Despite his veneer of distance, when Natsume chooses to be earnest, he is 100% about it. Like now, rising up on his knees and scooting closer, hands coming up to Kusakabe's face. No hiding from this emphatic validation.]

Plenty of people have things they care about or are good at, and they let the opportunity to do it pass by. You aren't. That's amazing and really, really brave.

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zgok

[Kusakabe's hands wrap around those on his face, but just press his palms against his face and soak in the warmth.]

That's why I want to take you with me. I want you to see it too when I go.

[Because he cares about Natsume and this is the best way he can think to make a big grand gesture that's fitting, especially considering how they met.]

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natzoom

[Natsume smiles, bumping his nose very gently against Kusakabe's.] That's what I want, too. I want to be there for all of it. I want to watch you do what you love.

[Then, lifting his chin a bit:] And I want to make sure the French fangirls don't try to steal you.

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zgok

Fangirls?

[The way Kusakabe says it, he's obviously joking. He's also joking when he continues.]

What if we go for a date out there in the open? Maybe I'll kiss you where everyone can see.

[Things they can't really do here, in other words.]

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natzoom

[Natsume's eyes widens a bit, then he huffs, leaning back to try and hide his blush.]

H-Hush, you, I'm being serious.

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zgok

[Kusakabe just follows, leaning close at the same time that Natsume moves back. He lets the end of his nose touch Natsume's, smiling sweetly.]

What if I made you part of the road crew while we're there? You can be there with me all the time. I could kiss you whenever I see you.

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natzoom

[Oh god, so much blushing. Blushing to his ears!!]

I-I’m not very good at lifting things. I might not be much help.

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zgok

[And he's clooooser.]

Moral support?

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natzoom

[Peeking up now, mistrustful nose-scrunch.] Is that a euphemism?

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zgok

[And his arms just drape around Natsume, letting them be pressed cheek to cheek.]

Only if you want it to be.

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natzoom

[Damn your effortless charm, Kusakabe. It's impossible to stay aloof in the face of it. Natsume huffs a bit more, then let's himself relax against the other's side.]

That...yes. That would be nice. Sometimes. [Like he doesn't think about euphemistic things a good 75% of the time.]

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zgok

[That was just something that happened as a teenage boy, everything is euphemisms and Kusakabe in particular really likes physical contact, which can't help.]

What about now?

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natzoom

[Natsume glances back at the closed door, mentally debating. Dinner isn't for a little bit, right? Right.

Then he nods, somehow looking both shy and very satisfied.] What...did you have in mind?

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