3: Throne

(Taku x Ran)
Sorry for any OOCness.

"So, I came to take the throne. So, you know, move."

"..."

"Seriously, move!" Ranmaru repeated himself, this time with more urgency in his voice.

But the only response he could evoke was a quizzical glare from Takuto.

"Did you just say 'throne'? ... This is a cafe." Takuto asked with no visible hint of amusement.

"Yes, but this is my regular spot so I call it that." Ranmaru explained with slight annoyance.

This time an inkling of a smile played on Takuto's lips.

"Well, I'm not getting up but you're welcomed to join me if you like." Takuto answered gesturing at the empty chair opposite him.Ranmaru pondered for a couple of seconds then flopped down on the chair still displeased a little.

They awkwardly took sips of their respective beverages for a while, occasionally glancing in the other's direction between intervals, figuring out what to say to break the ice.

After five minutes, Ranmaru finally spoke, "I'm sorry for yelling at you earlier. It's just..."

"Was that yelling?" Takuto chuckled, surprising Ranmaru.

"Why, what's wrong with that?" Ranmaru inquired almost immediately.

"Nothing, it's cute that you think that." Takuto quietly commented as he took a sip of his tea, leaving Ranmaru flushed.

Takuto smiled as he saw Ranmaru's reaction. Ranmaru did the same in response, "At least you smiled." He commented which made Takuto suddenly very conscious of himself. He blinked a couple times as if to shake the amusement off of his face and restored his usual solemn expression.

"Anyway..." He muttered under his breath as he took another sip, directing his attention at the view through the huge window. In the meantime, Ranmaru observed his entire process with great amusement.

They fell silent for a while again. The only thing that could be heard was the chatter of the people around them. It seemed like an especially crowded morning.

Suddenly, Ranmaru chimed again, "Oh! I'm sorry! I didn't even introduce myself. I'm Kirino Ranmaru." He announced his name with a grin.

"Shindou Takuto." Takuto directed his focus on him once again and announced with a casual smile.

"Nice to meet you!" Ranmaru exclaimed.

"Same here." Takuto responded briefly.

Ranmaru wanted to continue the conversation and he was trying to find out something to talk about but before he could, Takuto looked at his watch and got up.

Ranmaru felt disappointed as he saw him leave. He tried to say something but Takuto had already reached the door; but he stopped before pushing on the handle,

"Maybe I'll take away that throne of yours from you, again tomorrow." He looked in Ranmaru's direction and smirked before leaving.

"That's okay, you can keep it. I think I like it here now." Ranmaru said quietly, with a smile, as he watched him go.

Bạn đang đọc truyện trên: AzTruyen.Top