[ The reaction is small, but there. A twitch of even deeper concern when 'Akira' is mentioned before the kid finally schools his face back into full professional disinterest.
"We're really not supposed to talk about other employees like that, sir. Safety thing."
"Oh, you're Akira's friend?" Chimes in another voice. A tiny older woman that had been browsing, eyes barely visible behind the thickness of her lenses, but her smile sure is pleasant. "Such a sweet boy. He works so hard, I'm sure you can let him have a moment or two with his friend, can't you?"
He gives the woman a look that can only be described as 'bruh', thinning his lips to avoid outright frowning. After a moment's thought on any kind of last ditch effort to deny Gregor anyway, he decides it isn't worth the trouble and sighs.
"...I'll check if he's in today."
And through the door behind the counter he goes. It's quiet and calm, save for the old lady slowly recounting some time Akira helped her and her grandkids get a book from a high shelf whether or not Greg actually listens, he's so good with the kids he's going to make a fantastic father someday, he's so handsome too he must already have someone on his arm, oh if only she were a few years younger maybe--
When the desk boy peeks back in from behind the door, his resting indifference is cut with confusion this time.
[Greg's about to apologise for asking, maybe placate with the idea of coming back another day (as if that'd help), when. Ooh. Ooh. PR opportunity and a chance to humanise his cute thief pal a little more. He listens intently to his new best friend, nodding and humming, before bowing to her when his cue's given.]
Thanks ma'am, I'll hafta let him know he's left such a good impression on such a beautiful woman!
[And, before he can fuck it up with more yapping, he slinks off towards Desk Boy with a jaunty little wave.]
Sorry to impose like this, mate. Thanks for humouring me. [And then, with his best, friendly guy swag voice--] Yoohooooooo, Akiraaaa?
[cue him poking his head in the doorway, still wiggling his fingers in a wave. He's a disaster, but it's all the fault of his nerves, clearly. Very normal.]
[ A few things happen at the same time when Gregor pokes his head in. One, with Desk Boy sliding past to get back to his post, he gives the man a quick kick to the rear to hopefully catch him off balance and send him all the way in to close the door behind him. He still has a job to do and whatever's about to happen in the employees only area should stay in the employees only area.
Second, perhaps more interesting to Greg, is his tie being grabbed and yanked to redirect his back to the wall. And who should be the one to yank, grinning down at him so bright, so pleased, but his cute thief pal? ]
[The kick gambit absolutely works, and Gregor stumbles slapstick into the employees only area, making ridiculous noises of surprise as he goes. The noise making does not stop when his tie's yanked and the slapstick manhandling continues, nor when he realises whose hand is on his tie.
Only when he realises that he should talk, instead of pointlessly going 'awhoawhoawhoawhoawhoa'.]
Ha.
...Found ya. [As if he deserves any credit for doing much bar remembering. As if he's not the one being pinned right now.] Cute shop. Owned, or just worked at?
[ Okay, he can't not laugh at the fact that all actually worked. He half expected this to turn into a play fight or something, (not that there's much room for one--this back room is barely the size of the shop out front, and most of it's taken up by what looks like unsorted stock.) but his Big Bad Zwei being adorable is perhaps just as good.
In fact, too adorable not to dote on a little. He'll give a quick kiss to Greg's nose and smooth out the uniform vest while his other hand is still gripping the tie. ]
It's work. The owner's out right now, probably will be for the rest of the day knowing him, so it's just you and me...
...And Tenmaru, [ a nod towards the door, ] but I don't think he'll be bothering us either.
Shit, don't wanna risk your gig or anything. Just wanted to pop in and say hi, since I've been shifted about a bit.
[The gall this bitch has, to be all flustered and weird now after their last encounter involved having to deal with his boner on the job!!!! The fucking cheek! But-- this is more personal, isn't it? At least for Akira. There aren't likely going to be consequences for Gregor's beat unless a fight breaks out on the street this shop's on or something, but this is Akira's job, his home turf.
The hunt never takes place in the actual warren. Stake it out, yes, grab the rabbit by the neck and shake once it peeks out, but never within.]
What time you finish up? And, uh-- you.
You free...Tonight? Or any night. Any night while I'm posted here's good. Got a few months. Don't wanna ruin your rep with the sweet old girl out there who thinks the sun shines outta your boots, or your boss, or...Anyone.
[abuhbuhbuhbuhbuh. His eyes are darting around nervously, as if he's afraid that they'll get caught any second despite that reassurance. At least he's consistent in valuing not ruining lives if he doesn't have to, I guess?]
[ A predator really has no business being this sweet to his prey, and the prey should know better than to be drawn in by it.
And yet.
Akira's smile softens as Gregor voices his worries, letting the thumb on his tie idly stroke the fabric almost fondly while he listens. He's in no danger here, at least not from anyone involved with the shop proper, but the fact that the idea he might be is putting Greg in this much of a tizzy is...doing things, to his heart rather than his dick this time around.
It makes him want to lean in even closer, chest flush to chest, so Gregor has a chance to feel that it's beating harder. ]
I just so happen to be free tonight. If you come by again around six, we could go wherever you like.
[He lets out a nervous chuckle, arms awkwardly hovering in the air before finally winding around Akira's back in a loose embrace.] Didn't want you to think I wasn't still thinking about you or anything, but I didn't wanna screw things up now, after we went through so much blueballing to get this far.
[A beat. Maybe multiple, going by how fast his heart's racing too and how they're all flush and, you get it. Then Gregor finally grows a pair and leans up a little to smack a stubbly kiss against one sculpted dodomeki cheek.]
I'll be back after six. Works out great; beat's over at five, so I can go wash up and put on something else, keep from spooking the locals. There's been this diner a few streets over I've been going to for dinners; not high end, but it's got good coffee. If you, y'know. Like coffee.
[ That soft smile gets notably dopier with a stubbly kiss and Gregor's arms around him. Grown-ass men kissing in secret behind one's workplace like infatuated teenagers...maybe that's what gets him giggling again, or it's that same infatuation coloring his cheeks too. ]
I like you.
[ A thought, one toe back in the real world. ]
I also like coffee, yes. Could absolutely use it once the shift is done, especially if it comes with such delightful company.
[ Another thought, slightly back in the rose-tinted fantasy he's allowing himself since this is honestly the least amount of stakes they've had to deal with since they met. He had worried he might find the idea boring if it ever happened, and yet he can't find it in him to let up on the pin or even let go of Greg's tie. ]
But I don't want to let you go just yet...even if you're going to be around for--a few months, you said?
[grown ass men playing tiggy across the City!! grown ass Zwei Fixer making a little noise of surprise in response to that 'I like you', as if it's a surprise!!! the fuck is wrong with them?]
Ah-- ah. Mm, I like you too. More than coffee, but coffee's pretty grand, not gonna lie--
[NO STOP STOP STAGGERING HIM AKIRA HE'S LOW ON HP ALREADY
aka more guyfailure noises, a little cough, clearing the throat, so on. At least he's managing a smile this time, because it's all very pleased now that they're working out ways to avert disaster.
...........Fuck it, one more kiss, a quick squeeze.] I know how you feel, fella-- Akira. Sorry. I don't wanna love and leave you either. [Time to shoot the door a furtive glance, very pointed as if to ham up the stupid teenager game they've got going on at the moment, before turning back to Akira and waggling his eyebrows.]
Reckon we could get to second base without gettin' caught?
[ Cute cute cute cute!! Augh, he's gonna eat this man alive at this rate!
He leans in to linger on that kiss for a little while longer, half tempted to make an actual game out of holding them where they are for as long as possible if Greg really does have to go. Luckily it sounds like they're of the same mind...
...More than Greg might realize, with that suggestion. That happy, dopey smile sharpens into a smirk reeeal fast. ]
Yeah, that's true. Part of why I like you so much, to be honest. Sneaky fucker.
[The most charmed 'sneaky fucker' ever said, naturally, and accompanied by him pushing his glasses back into his hair; no need to get them totally smudged up from pawing at another dude, is there?
Whiiiiich he does. At least as far as sneaking his prosthetic hand, a few degrees cooler than his other one even through the gloves, up the back of Akira's shirt. Just-- let him yank it free, first, and then he can get to work.]
You wouldn't make me cop a night in jail when I could be buyin' you coffee and pie, though, right? I think I'd die if I had to get demoted from here, even if it's for you. [Sure, Greg, let's just say that shit jauntily and in between valiant attempts at doling out pash rash along Akira's jaw. Sure.]
[ He's noticed a difference in those hands since the first night. Not sure exactly what it is just yet, he's got a few ideas, but those are taking a backseat to just enjoying the feeling of being touched. ]
Not so fast. You're sweet, but I'll be the one treating you to coffee and pie, alright? You've let me off the hook enough times it's really the least I can do.
[ The hand at Greg's tie twists to wrap it around like a leash, tugging to urge him closer and keep at that stubble rubbing, thanks. Akira will even help with cheeky kisses to the corners of Gregor's lips.
Meanwhile the other hand is making quick, practiced work of the buttons on Greg's vest. Dude's, uh. Dude's really good with his fingers, who would've guessed? ]
Buuut I can always do a little more...
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I'm gonna hold you to that, and letting me shout next time at least...Just remember, sweetcheeks; only second base for now. I don't put out on the first date.
[rubrubrubrubrubrub. As if he needed the tie yank to get in closer (but fuck is it hotter that way); the real quandary is Gregor's petty urge to leave visible marks, fighting against each little kiss so close to being right on his stupid mouth.
...Fuck it. If he risks getting left high and dry should that door open all of a sudden, he might as well get his own back. Gregor's mouth trails down, down to that soft, vulnerable skin under Akira's jaw, and starts nipping and sucking with a satisfied huff. Never mind the way he's feeling over each knob of vertebra with his prosthesis, over the prominent ridges of shoulder blade as if he's memorising them.
Shit, he'll even help out with his free hand in unbuttoning his vest, shrugging it off so that it dangles from the prosthesis' elbow. Anything in getting skin-on-skin is a bonus.]
Could have fooled me, with how eager you were last time.
[ It's just a tease, not a push. His hands are still above the belt, gladly taking the bit of help help and making quick work of Gregor's shirt so he can duck under fabric and start exploring skin.
His throat vibrates with pleased noises at the teeth on his neck, abrupt mewls escaping when Greg actually bites down. The work shirt isn't a high collar like he prefers on his own time--the birds are going to see all this, going to know, and instead of shame or panic boiling up he adjusts the slack in the necktie-leash to where there is none. A silent command for Greg to keep doing what he's doing, please and thank you.
It urges his own hand to be a little less gentle like before, nails trailing up until they can take a good, tight handful of a pec to knead at. Get fondled, idiot. His thumb especially is gonna have a good time rubbing and teasing over the nipple there. ]
Says you. I think we were both pretty excited by the game, between you and me.
[Mumbled right against Akira's skin still, mouth unwilling to move too far. He's not even going to stop suckling under his jaw until it feels like every inch is wet and puffy with hickeys (at least in his brain), laving his tongue out as he mouths his way down bit by bit.
Yeah. This was absolutely the best course of action to take. Sure, work's treating him like shit now, and he might even cop a bit of heat for not quite finishing his beat today, but like. Fuck it. This is just as good as a great fight, even if he's less sure of his skills in the sack than in the streets. But swinging a sword's never gotten someone flicking his nipple before, has it?
Which, by the way, gets him a little louder than he'd like, inspires the ultimate move: prosthetic hand no longer best friends with Akira's spine. Now slapping and kneading at his ass is the prosthesis' best friend etc etc.]
[ Welp! So much for keeping cool and flirty, Akira's gotta bite his lip to muffle a loud, delighted noise at that first surprise ass slap. There's no hiding the arch in his back, though, eagerly pressing himself as close as possible against as much of Gregor as he can manage, crotch first.
Just a moment's worth of recovery and he's yanking on Gregor's necktie to bring his ear to Akira's mouth, half growling and half purring his next words, ]
Oooh, you better save that for later or we're both getting caught real quick.
[Just to make good on that, his hands move back up just a few centimetres, hips more than ass, and he presses a few apologetic kisses along the side of Akira's throat.
(They are not apologetic at all, with how he's grinning in each kiss.)]
Didn't think you'd get so worked up, to be honest. I better remember that, huh?
[ Akira sneaks in a nip at the shell of Gregor's ear before the man's going back down to his throat. Cheeky little shit that he is, Akira's obviously not too upset about it all. ]
Oh, I've plenty of little secrets like that to show you. If you play your cards right at dinner~
[ A bluff--so long as nothing else comes up it's practically guaranteed he's going to yoink this guy somewhere private as soon as he gets the chance. But they're both being teases here, hands full of each other, so it's fine. It's great.
Great like how Gregor's waist seems to fit perfectly to the curve of Akira's hand, don't mind fingertips playfully flicking at that uniform waistband. ]
Hooooo, you keep that up, we're both gonna be figuring out each other's buttons before dinner even hits.
[A little louder than he'd meant, but can you blame a guy for getting pumped up for his impending dinner date and possibly, probably, hopefully, sweet narsty sex after? Gregor even laughs in between kisses and bites, a blend of the two now, and moves to lift Akira off the ground and crush him in close.]
I better go gettin' you some roses, fella. Real deal stuff.
[ Any other idle purring shifts into surprised laughter as he's suddenly lifted, shifting his own hold so it's more of a proper hug, better for holding on. ]
Roses? [ He half-asks, half-laughs, masking the little leap his heart does at the idea. ] Heavens, as if you need the help in getting me to fall for you!
Ah, definitely keep that sort of chat for after the first date, huh? I don't wanna break your heart with how boorish I am, so temper those expectations.
[And then he fucking winks. Of course he does.] But I gotta get you something, don't I? And they'd match your eyes. ...And the way you've been a thorn in my side and my brain, I guess. But mostly the eye thing.
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"We're really not supposed to talk about other employees like that, sir. Safety thing."
"Oh, you're Akira's friend?" Chimes in another voice. A tiny older woman that had been browsing, eyes barely visible behind the thickness of her lenses, but her smile sure is pleasant. "Such a sweet boy. He works so hard, I'm sure you can let him have a moment or two with his friend, can't you?"
He gives the woman a look that can only be described as 'bruh', thinning his lips to avoid outright frowning. After a moment's thought on any kind of last ditch effort to deny Gregor anyway, he decides it isn't worth the trouble and sighs.
"...I'll check if he's in today."
And through the door behind the counter he goes. It's quiet and calm, save for the old lady slowly recounting some time Akira helped her and her grandkids get a book from a high shelf whether or not Greg actually listens, he's so good with the kids he's going to make a fantastic father someday, he's so handsome too he must already have someone on his arm, oh if only she were a few years younger maybe--
When the desk boy peeks back in from behind the door, his resting indifference is cut with confusion this time.
"He, uh...he says you can come on back." ]
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Thanks ma'am, I'll hafta let him know he's left such a good impression on such a beautiful woman!
[And, before he can fuck it up with more yapping, he slinks off towards Desk Boy with a jaunty little wave.]
Sorry to impose like this, mate. Thanks for humouring me. [And then, with his best, friendly guy swag voice--] Yoohooooooo, Akiraaaa?
[cue him poking his head in the doorway, still wiggling his fingers in a wave. He's a disaster, but it's all the fault of his nerves, clearly. Very normal.]
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Second, perhaps more interesting to Greg, is his tie being grabbed and yanked to redirect his back to the wall. And who should be the one to yank, grinning down at him so bright, so pleased, but his cute thief pal? ]
There you are~!
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Only when he realises that he should talk, instead of pointlessly going 'awhoawhoawhoawhoawhoa'.]
Ha.
...Found ya. [As if he deserves any credit for doing much bar remembering. As if he's not the one being pinned right now.] Cute shop. Owned, or just worked at?
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In fact, too adorable not to dote on a little. He'll give a quick kiss to Greg's nose and smooth out the uniform vest while his other hand is still gripping the tie. ]
It's work. The owner's out right now, probably will be for the rest of the day knowing him, so it's just you and me...
...And Tenmaru, [ a nod towards the door, ] but I don't think he'll be bothering us either.
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[The gall this bitch has, to be all flustered and weird now after their last encounter involved having to deal with his boner on the job!!!! The fucking cheek! But-- this is more personal, isn't it? At least for Akira. There aren't likely going to be consequences for Gregor's beat unless a fight breaks out on the street this shop's on or something, but this is Akira's job, his home turf.
The hunt never takes place in the actual warren. Stake it out, yes, grab the rabbit by the neck and shake once it peeks out, but never within.]
What time you finish up? And, uh-- you.
You free...Tonight? Or any night. Any night while I'm posted here's good. Got a few months. Don't wanna ruin your rep with the sweet old girl out there who thinks the sun shines outta your boots, or your boss, or...Anyone.
[abuhbuhbuhbuhbuh. His eyes are darting around nervously, as if he's afraid that they'll get caught any second despite that reassurance. At least he's consistent in valuing not ruining lives if he doesn't have to, I guess?]
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And yet.
Akira's smile softens as Gregor voices his worries, letting the thumb on his tie idly stroke the fabric almost fondly while he listens. He's in no danger here, at least not from anyone involved with the shop proper, but the fact that the idea he might be is putting Greg in this much of a tizzy is...doing things, to his heart rather than his dick this time around.
It makes him want to lean in even closer, chest flush to chest, so Gregor has a chance to feel that it's beating harder. ]
I just so happen to be free tonight. If you come by again around six, we could go wherever you like.
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[He lets out a nervous chuckle, arms awkwardly hovering in the air before finally winding around Akira's back in a loose embrace.] Didn't want you to think I wasn't still thinking about you or anything, but I didn't wanna screw things up now, after we went through so much blueballing to get this far.
[A beat. Maybe multiple, going by how fast his heart's racing too and how they're all flush and, you get it. Then Gregor finally grows a pair and leans up a little to smack a stubbly kiss against one sculpted dodomeki cheek.]
I'll be back after six. Works out great; beat's over at five, so I can go wash up and put on something else, keep from spooking the locals. There's been this diner a few streets over I've been going to for dinners; not high end, but it's got good coffee. If you, y'know. Like coffee.
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I like you.
[ A thought, one toe back in the real world. ]
I also like coffee, yes. Could absolutely use it once the shift is done, especially if it comes with such delightful company.
[ Another thought, slightly back in the rose-tinted fantasy he's allowing himself since this is honestly the least amount of stakes they've had to deal with since they met. He had worried he might find the idea boring if it ever happened, and yet he can't find it in him to let up on the pin or even let go of Greg's tie. ]
But I don't want to let you go just yet...even if you're going to be around for--a few months, you said?
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Ah-- ah. Mm, I like you too. More than coffee, but coffee's pretty grand, not gonna lie--
[NO STOP STOP STAGGERING HIM AKIRA HE'S LOW ON HP ALREADY
aka more guyfailure noises, a little cough, clearing the throat, so on. At least he's managing a smile this time, because it's all very pleased now that they're working out ways to avert disaster.
...........Fuck it, one more kiss, a quick squeeze.] I know how you feel, fella-- Akira. Sorry. I don't wanna love and leave you either. [Time to shoot the door a furtive glance, very pointed as if to ham up the stupid teenager game they've got going on at the moment, before turning back to Akira and waggling his eyebrows.]
Reckon we could get to second base without gettin' caught?
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He leans in to linger on that kiss for a little while longer, half tempted to make an actual game out of holding them where they are for as long as possible if Greg really does have to go. Luckily it sounds like they're of the same mind...
...More than Greg might realize, with that suggestion. That happy, dopey smile sharpens into a smirk reeeal fast. ]
Well, I know I wouldn't get caught.
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[The most charmed 'sneaky fucker' ever said, naturally, and accompanied by him pushing his glasses back into his hair; no need to get them totally smudged up from pawing at another dude, is there?
Whiiiiich he does. At least as far as sneaking his prosthetic hand, a few degrees cooler than his other one even through the gloves, up the back of Akira's shirt. Just-- let him yank it free, first, and then he can get to work.]
You wouldn't make me cop a night in jail when I could be buyin' you coffee and pie, though, right? I think I'd die if I had to get demoted from here, even if it's for you. [Sure, Greg, let's just say that shit jauntily and in between valiant attempts at doling out pash rash along Akira's jaw. Sure.]
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Not so fast. You're sweet, but I'll be the one treating you to coffee and pie, alright? You've let me off the hook enough times it's really the least I can do.
[ The hand at Greg's tie twists to wrap it around like a leash, tugging to urge him closer and keep at that stubble rubbing, thanks. Akira will even help with cheeky kisses to the corners of Gregor's lips.
Meanwhile the other hand is making quick, practiced work of the buttons on Greg's vest. Dude's, uh. Dude's really good with his fingers, who would've guessed? ]
Buuut I can always do a little more...
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[rubrubrubrubrubrub. As if he needed the tie yank to get in closer (but fuck is it hotter that way); the real quandary is Gregor's petty urge to leave visible marks, fighting against each little kiss so close to being right on his stupid mouth.
...Fuck it. If he risks getting left high and dry should that door open all of a sudden, he might as well get his own back. Gregor's mouth trails down, down to that soft, vulnerable skin under Akira's jaw, and starts nipping and sucking with a satisfied huff. Never mind the way he's feeling over each knob of vertebra with his prosthesis, over the prominent ridges of shoulder blade as if he's memorising them.
Shit, he'll even help out with his free hand in unbuttoning his vest, shrugging it off so that it dangles from the prosthesis' elbow. Anything in getting skin-on-skin is a bonus.]
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[ It's just a tease, not a push. His hands are still above the belt, gladly taking the bit of help help and making quick work of Gregor's shirt so he can duck under fabric and start exploring skin.
His throat vibrates with pleased noises at the teeth on his neck, abrupt mewls escaping when Greg actually bites down. The work shirt isn't a high collar like he prefers on his own time--the birds are going to see all this, going to know, and instead of shame or panic boiling up he adjusts the slack in the necktie-leash to where there is none. A silent command for Greg to keep doing what he's doing, please and thank you.
It urges his own hand to be a little less gentle like before, nails trailing up until they can take a good, tight handful of a pec to knead at. Get fondled, idiot. His thumb especially is gonna have a good time rubbing and teasing over the nipple there. ]
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[Mumbled right against Akira's skin still, mouth unwilling to move too far. He's not even going to stop suckling under his jaw until it feels like every inch is wet and puffy with hickeys (at least in his brain), laving his tongue out as he mouths his way down bit by bit.
Yeah. This was absolutely the best course of action to take. Sure, work's treating him like shit now, and he might even cop a bit of heat for not quite finishing his beat today, but like. Fuck it. This is just as good as a great fight, even if he's less sure of his skills in the sack than in the streets. But swinging a sword's never gotten someone flicking his nipple before, has it?
Which, by the way, gets him a little louder than he'd like, inspires the ultimate move: prosthetic hand no longer best friends with Akira's spine. Now slapping and kneading at his ass is the prosthesis' best friend etc etc.]
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Just a moment's worth of recovery and he's yanking on Gregor's necktie to bring his ear to Akira's mouth, half growling and half purring his next words, ]
Oooh, you better save that for later or we're both getting caught real quick.
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[Just to make good on that, his hands move back up just a few centimetres, hips more than ass, and he presses a few apologetic kisses along the side of Akira's throat.
(They are not apologetic at all, with how he's grinning in each kiss.)]
Didn't think you'd get so worked up, to be honest. I better remember that, huh?
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Oh, I've plenty of little secrets like that to show you. If you play your cards right at dinner~
[ A bluff--so long as nothing else comes up it's practically guaranteed he's going to yoink this guy somewhere private as soon as he gets the chance. But they're both being teases here, hands full of each other, so it's fine. It's great.
Great like how Gregor's waist seems to fit perfectly to the curve of Akira's hand, don't mind fingertips playfully flicking at that uniform waistband. ]
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[A little louder than he'd meant, but can you blame a guy for getting pumped up for his impending dinner date and possibly, probably, hopefully, sweet narsty sex after? Gregor even laughs in between kisses and bites, a blend of the two now, and moves to lift Akira off the ground and crush him in close.]
I better go gettin' you some roses, fella. Real deal stuff.
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Roses? [ He half-asks, half-laughs, masking the little leap his heart does at the idea. ] Heavens, as if you need the help in getting me to fall for you!
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[And then he fucking winks. Of course he does.] But I gotta get you something, don't I? And they'd match your eyes. ...And the way you've been a thorn in my side and my brain, I guess. But mostly the eye thing.