unexpected domesticity shipping meme. you never thought you'd have a home, at least not one you can call completely yours, no strings attached and no one lording above you or controlling you. you may not have even known what a "home" truly is, or thought you wanted one. now, there is a touch of domesticity in your life, no matter what things are like otherwise, because you have a home, though you may not have a house proper.
most importantly, you now have someone to share this new facet of life with - a partner. similar to you or completely different, relationship unspoken or unrealized, heavily romantic or understated, they are slowly but surely becoming someone indispensable to you. you never could have seen this coming. and, of course, with domesticity comes a certain amount of intimacy, perhaps even the ultimate physical intimacy...you may be open to that already or you're working up to it when you'd hardly considered it before.
whether your situation is for the long term as it stands, could end at any moment, or a mere disguise you're using to lay low, you're getting comfortable. how does that make you feel? will you it accept a new lease on life - or will you sabotauge yourself before someone else does?
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[ He was going to give a nice little joyous shout of their school's catch phrase but thought better of it. They were trying to be sneaky. Believe it or not, he was capable of being somewhat quiet.
Onward they went, things on the belt. Cashier rather bland and ignoring them to do her job. He takes his money out to pay without a second thought. He's too distracted with thoughts of dinner and there rest of the night and he really needs to go over particles with Tokoyami-kun... ]
Idiot. [He caught himself but Shouta can easily imagine him just belting it out for the whole store to hear.]
[His wallet is out and then- it's handled without him needing to do anything. Well, it was at least easier to handle the finances like that. It made complete sense. Still, he gets the feeling someone, somewhere is staring at him and he can't just let this go unanswered.]
Mic. [Not Hizashi, but Mic. It's a way of establishing distance despite the natural way he touches the other's arm to make sure he's got his attention.] I changed my mind, I'm going to go grab some beer. [And pay for it himself.] I'll meet you outside.
[ He had his attention as soon as he said Mic, although his eyes flashed down to where he was touched. It was like reflex. Any variation of his hero name put him into alert mode. Especially with Shouta. He nodded. Casual but serious. ]
Mm. I'll see you there.
[ He wouldn't have told him he'd meet him outside if it was anything too serious. Maybe a suspicion? Maybe scoping out what the problem was? He paid and took the bags to go wait outside. Eyes on the door, alert in general. He didn't know when he'd have to jump in. Ugh, and he doesn't have his speaker... ]
[Ah, Hizashi. That seriousness is appreciated, even when the threat is just gossiping girls with cell phones.]
[Shouta picks something not too pricey but not too cheap. He stands out a lot less by himself, having the sort of disheveled look that makes people gloss over him. When he joins the other outside, there's not an alert muscle in him. He can see the other's tension though, and waves a little,]
It's fine. Some girls were just getting the wrong idea. [Except they had the entirely right idea about two pro heroes dressed casually and getting ingredients for dinner together.] Maybe we should walk home separately... [no, shouta, don't be this way]
[Being a teacher and having that level of media presence was scary enough for Shouta, ok, he didn't want some rumor mill to start alongside it. If that meant a bit of over-defensive maneuvers, he'd do it. He doesn't lean away from the teasing lean in, though.]
Wouldn't you be the one worse off if someone assumed that? [Hizashi actually had an image. He had fans. And Shouta looked homeless unless he was forced into proper clothes.] Imagine all the calls your show would get. About nothing.
Rumors that you're gay, or that you have bad taste? [He feels like the former would be easier for Hizashi to handle than the latter.]
[Then there's that offered elbow, as if in complete defiance of any of his concerns. He'd be willing to just walk down the street like that, in full view of anyone? If there was anything worse than the media to Shouta, it was public displays of affection. It flusters him a little and there's a pointed pause before his response.]
Come on, let's go... home. [He places a hand on the other's back to briefly shove him in the right directly. The touch lingers long enough to be slightly different from his usual, curt gestures even though he doesn't take the arm.]
[ For a moment, he looks at him as if he's sprouted another head in a garish shade of purple. ]
It's not exactly a secret, my wide range of tastes. [ he gave a wink ] It just so happens no one in the media has ever really asked.
[ He does give a good little snicker-chuckle at being shoved away. He hadn't expected Shouta to take it. He had to all but force him to take any affection ever at all. Onward they walked. It wouldn't take long to get home. He'd chatter about this and that with such and such student and this problem or maybe songs he was considering for the breaks the next time he had his show. ]
[From Shouta's view of the media, they were like persistent, merciless vultures. So, even if they hadn't asked, someone had probably talked about it. That was why he tried to keep out of it as much as possible. His preferred state of Eraserhead rumors were "is Eraserhead even real."]
[He mostly listens on the way home. He seems to reply easiest about certain students, with reactions ranging from a sort of quiet frustration to neutral praise (which means he views the student extremely highly). He does try to reply now and then to comments about songs. Mainly agreeing since Hizashi probably knew exactly what was right to play when. By the time they're back inside, he's more relaxed.]
[... and once he's inside there might be a short glance at Hizashi's arm again, like remembering the offer. But then it's off to put a few beers in the fridge so they'd be cool for after their meal.]
[ Hizashi has almost forgotten about it. You get used to offering Aizawa any hint of affection and him rejecting it. It was part of life now. He'd just carry on, as always. It had dulled to this point, really.
He kept talking as they entered, slipping off his shoes and heading straight to the kitchen. ]
Ah, I almost forgot. You want to get started on laundry while I cook?
[Aizawa wasn't a touch-starved kind of person. Still, their incidental touches meant more to him than he's say out loud. It's the sort of thing that makes him wonder what would happen if he said yes to one.]
Yeah, got it. [A task to do made things easier. Sorting, organizing, getting things ready, all with the background noise of their life. Sometimes soft sounds like grading papers and tapping at the computer, sometimes the loud and obnoxious sounds of Hizashi singing. A while passes with just the two going about their business. It's cozy. It's all warm and cozy and,]
If we were dating- [It wasn't strange for Shouta to bring up old sore points, a clear sign that despite the fact his face had looked blank, his mind was still churning it over.] That would involve going out more. Otherwise it'd be boring for you. [He says it as a statement, even though it's not like they talked about it often enough for him to be sure. So, it wouldn't work. Clearly.]
[ By the time he came back, dinner was almost finished. Mic was setting their places at the table, keeping himself busy. He'd actually been trying to rest his vocal chords. Tea had been brewing as well for this same purpose.
That segue? Completely out of left field. Even for Shouta. But it didn't hurt as badly. They talked in theory all the time. This was no different.
He did scoff though. ]
You can't do a lot of things in public you'd like to when you're dating. Besides, I already drag you out.
You do. [So, it was refuted? Huh. So, that wasn't a problem. While Shouta continues to think over it, they can sit down for food. There's another pause, another wait, before,]
It's not like you ever brought people back here. I don't know what you'd do. [Maybe he had one of those early days, when Shouta spent most of his nights out working and most of the days in a mess of blankets on his bed. Another bite of food. Nom nom, nom nom.]
Aside from that. [He knows about that. Not from experience. You don't spend time around Midnight without learning a lot more than real-life experience can keep up with.]
[ He was going through the motions of serving them. Napkins, utensils, drinks... He didn't mind being kept busy. So long as Shouta helped out with the dishes you little shit. Easier to talk this way anyway. ]
Oh the things that lead up to That are the best part anyway. Holding each other, kissing... Actually I would probably be happy if any of my dates only wanted to kiss.
[ He was lost in thought, weighing he options. Not lost in a memory of a night past. Hizashi finally took his seat across from him now that their trimmings were all set. ]
But most of my dates had lived alone. The few times I did stay longer than the date, it was easier to stay at their place.
[He'll pull his weight after, he's just got Very Important questions right now. Just like Hizashi focused better with a task in front of him, Shouta could use the absence of task to narrow down his ideas.]
[It was easy enough to block out Midnight talking about foreplay. His brain wasn't quite ready to process out Hizashi talking about it. It'd happened, one of the moment where he'd realized the other hadn't come back and assumed it was this or that. It wasn't his business, they were both adults, now.]
It's definitely quieter when you do that. [Even if he didn't like it.] Good to know you're easily satisfied, at least. [With just kissing.]
That should have been obvious from the rest of my personality.
[ And itadakimasu before biting into dinner. He'd let a few moments of silence pass. Maybe see if Shouta had any other questions or theories. And, you know, even for his best friend and roommate, Shouta was stupid private. The topic didn't come up very much between the two of them being single, he had to ask. ]
Have you ever been with anyone?
[ It's not asked with judgement. Who cared, really, if anyone was a virgin or not. He never knew of Shouta dating - that much he'd assume he'd share with Hizashi - but dating and doing Things were different categories... He could absolutely see Shouta to be the type to worry about satisfying a physical need and not worry about romance. ]
[Ah, there was a question. Then again, it doesn't necessarily mean interest. It could just because it was a new topic. It could just be because the idea of him in that situation was so inconceivable. He takes a long time chewing his bite, considering how to answer.]
Of course I have. [Of course, when it gets down to it, it's going to be a logical ruse. A lie, but a lie with a specific goal in mind, as if that softened it.]
[ Now THAT startles him. Even leaning back and blinking. ]
What!! Why didn't you ever tell me?!
[ That was probably what shook him the most about it. It's not like they had to go into details but someone being important enough for Shouta to consider sleeping with?! That's a big deal. ]
[His eyes light up a little, like he's pleased to see a reaction like that. It doesn't mean anything but it's the kind of exaggerated reaction that made him tell the lie in the first place.]
Like I said, it's not a big deal. [See how little a deal it is? He's going to go back to his meal for a moment before continuing. The most casual chewing.] It's not like you tell me about whenever you spend the night with someone. [Although he did hear about boyfriends, girlfriends, and dates now and then. He was painfully aware.]
If it was someone special, I'd tell you. [That one's not a lie on a technicality. He's not going to have someone that level of special. At this point in his life, in his career, finding someone new to invest those feelings in was just a liability. Unlike certain people who had already proven themselves capable enough. And were already cooking for him. And offered his arm even though he never said yes.]
Well I'd hope you would... So they weren't? Because I'd assume they'd have to be someone special for you to sleep with them.
[ Casual as you like. As if he wasn't going to think about this tonight and make himself immensely sad. So Shouta was capable of being with others. Just not him.
Of course, keeping up the conversation, and the shock of it, helped with the situation. ]
[He snorts a bit at the idea it would have to be someone special. So, that was the image he gave off about it. It was true and he feels a bit vindicated that Hizashi does know him so well. It'd almost make him feel bad for lying. Almost.]
They weren't. [Another pause, another bite, another pointed silence.] If I tell you any more details you're just going to keep prying, aren't you? [And if he really wanted to drop the issue he would, in a second, just force it to be over and try to finish eating. He didn't, though. He weighs the options of the next addition to the lie, understand that he needed to lay it carefully.]
It was a man. [In the end, it matching up with the person across from himw as most important. If he said woman he could probably convince Midnight later to collaborate his story... but getting her involved would make it even messier.]
Not really. Not unless you want to tell me who it was or how it was or something.
[ Despite the part of his mind that was screaming this was the worst possible idea, he was impossibly curious. Who was it? Who had managed to attract Shouta of all people? Could they tell him the secret please? And it was natural to wonder that kind of thing anyway. ]
[He doesn't because he doesn't want to wrap himself up more in this elaborate lie. He's inappropriately marking down a lack of shown interest as a bad sign, though. Even though, for all his interest in Hizashi, he never probed into the other's dates. He doesn't realize how illogical he's being.]
[.......... the "knew it" though, makes him hunch up a bit like a defensive cat.]
[ Hizashi blinks, surprised. Very surprised. Why... is he acting like that??? Did he say something. Chopsticks still pointed at his mouth, he's so frozen with WTF. ]
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[ He was going to give a nice little joyous shout of their school's catch phrase but thought better of it. They were trying to be sneaky. Believe it or not, he was capable of being somewhat quiet.
Onward they went, things on the belt. Cashier rather bland and ignoring them to do her job. He takes his money out to pay without a second thought.
He's too distracted with thoughts of dinner and there rest of the night and he really needs to go over particles with Tokoyami-kun... ]
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[His wallet is out and then- it's handled without him needing to do anything. Well, it was at least easier to handle the finances like that. It made complete sense. Still, he gets the feeling someone, somewhere is staring at him and he can't just let this go unanswered.]
Mic. [Not Hizashi, but Mic. It's a way of establishing distance despite the natural way he touches the other's arm to make sure he's got his attention.] I changed my mind, I'm going to go grab some beer. [And pay for it himself.] I'll meet you outside.
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Mm. I'll see you there.
[ He wouldn't have told him he'd meet him outside if it was anything too serious. Maybe a suspicion? Maybe scoping out what the problem was? He paid and took the bags to go wait outside. Eyes on the door, alert in general. He didn't know when he'd have to jump in. Ugh, and he doesn't have his speaker... ]
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[Shouta picks something not too pricey but not too cheap. He stands out a lot less by himself, having the sort of disheveled look that makes people gloss over him. When he joins the other outside, there's not an alert muscle in him. He can see the other's tension though, and waves a little,]
It's fine. Some girls were just getting the wrong idea. [Except they had the entirely right idea about two pro heroes dressed casually and getting ingredients for dinner together.] Maybe we should walk home separately... [no, shouta, don't be this way]
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Really? Some girls?? That's all!
[ Had him proper scared! Over nothing!
But then there's the other half of his expression and Hizashi leans in to tease him. ]
Oh what being mistaken for my boyfriend is that bad?
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[Being a teacher and having that level of media presence was scary enough for Shouta, ok, he didn't want some rumor mill to start alongside it. If that meant a bit of over-defensive maneuvers, he'd do it. He doesn't lean away from the teasing lean in, though.]
Wouldn't you be the one worse off if someone assumed that? [Hizashi actually had an image. He had fans. And Shouta looked homeless unless he was forced into proper clothes.] Imagine all the calls your show would get. About nothing.
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[ He stuck out his elbow for Shouta to take. He had no issue with being mistaken for Shouta's boyfriend. ]
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[Then there's that offered elbow, as if in complete defiance of any of his concerns. He'd be willing to just walk down the street like that, in full view of anyone? If there was anything worse than the media to Shouta, it was public displays of affection. It flusters him a little and there's a pointed pause before his response.]
Come on, let's go... home. [He places a hand on the other's back to briefly shove him in the right directly. The touch lingers long enough to be slightly different from his usual, curt gestures even though he doesn't take the arm.]
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It's not exactly a secret, my wide range of tastes. [ he gave a wink ] It just so happens no one in the media has ever really asked.
[ He does give a good little snicker-chuckle at being shoved away. He hadn't expected Shouta to take it. He had to all but force him to take any affection ever at all. Onward they walked. It wouldn't take long to get home. He'd chatter about this and that with such and such student and this problem or maybe songs he was considering for the breaks the next time he had his show. ]
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[He mostly listens on the way home. He seems to reply easiest about certain students, with reactions ranging from a sort of quiet frustration to neutral praise (which means he views the student extremely highly). He does try to reply now and then to comments about songs. Mainly agreeing since Hizashi probably knew exactly what was right to play when. By the time they're back inside, he's more relaxed.]
[... and once he's inside there might be a short glance at Hizashi's arm again, like remembering the offer. But then it's off to put a few beers in the fridge so they'd be cool for after their meal.]
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He kept talking as they entered, slipping off his shoes and heading straight to the kitchen. ]
Ah, I almost forgot. You want to get started on laundry while I cook?
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Yeah, got it. [A task to do made things easier. Sorting, organizing, getting things ready, all with the background noise of their life. Sometimes soft sounds like grading papers and tapping at the computer, sometimes the loud and obnoxious sounds of Hizashi singing. A while passes with just the two going about their business. It's cozy. It's all warm and cozy and,]
If we were dating- [It wasn't strange for Shouta to bring up old sore points, a clear sign that despite the fact his face had looked blank, his mind was still churning it over.] That would involve going out more. Otherwise it'd be boring for you. [He says it as a statement, even though it's not like they talked about it often enough for him to be sure. So, it wouldn't work. Clearly.]
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That segue? Completely out of left field. Even for Shouta. But it didn't hurt as badly. They talked in theory all the time. This was no different.
He did scoff though. ]
You can't do a lot of things in public you'd like to when you're dating. Besides, I already drag you out.
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It's not like you ever brought people back here. I don't know what you'd do. [Maybe he had one of those early days, when Shouta spent most of his nights out working and most of the days in a mess of blankets on his bed. Another bite of food. Nom nom, nom nom.]
Aside from that. [He knows about that. Not from experience. You don't spend time around Midnight without learning a lot more than real-life experience can keep up with.]
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you little shit. Easier to talk this way anyway. ]Oh the things that lead up to That are the best part anyway. Holding each other, kissing... Actually I would probably be happy if any of my dates only wanted to kiss.
[ He was lost in thought, weighing he options. Not lost in a memory of a night past. Hizashi finally took his seat across from him now that their trimmings were all set. ]
But most of my dates had lived alone. The few times I did stay longer than the date, it was easier to stay at their place.
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[It was easy enough to block out Midnight talking about foreplay. His brain wasn't quite ready to process out Hizashi talking about it. It'd happened, one of the moment where he'd realized the other hadn't come back and assumed it was this or that. It wasn't his business, they were both adults, now.]
It's definitely quieter when you do that. [Even if he didn't like it.] Good to know you're easily satisfied, at least. [With just kissing.]
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[ And itadakimasu before biting into dinner. He'd let a few moments of silence pass. Maybe see if Shouta had any other questions or theories. And, you know, even for his best friend and roommate, Shouta was stupid private. The topic didn't come up very much between the two of them being single, he had to ask. ]
Have you ever been with anyone?
[ It's not asked with judgement. Who cared, really, if anyone was a virgin or not. He never knew of Shouta dating - that much he'd assume he'd share with Hizashi - but dating and doing Things were different categories... He could absolutely see Shouta to be the type to worry about satisfying a physical need and not worry about romance. ]
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Of course I have. [Of course, when it gets down to it, it's going to be a logical ruse. A lie, but a lie with a specific goal in mind, as if that softened it.]
It's not like it's a big deal.
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What!! Why didn't you ever tell me?!
[ That was probably what shook him the most about it. It's not like they had to go into details but someone being important enough for Shouta to consider sleeping with?! That's a big deal. ]
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Like I said, it's not a big deal. [See how little a deal it is? He's going to go back to his meal for a moment before continuing. The most casual chewing.] It's not like you tell me about whenever you spend the night with someone. [Although he did hear about boyfriends, girlfriends, and dates now and then. He was painfully aware.]
If it was someone special, I'd tell you. [That one's not a lie on a technicality. He's not going to have someone that level of special. At this point in his life, in his career, finding someone new to invest those feelings in was just a liability. Unlike certain people who had already proven themselves capable enough. And were already cooking for him. And offered his arm even though he never said yes.]
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[ Casual as you like. As if he wasn't going to think about this tonight and make himself immensely sad. So Shouta was capable of being with others. Just not him.
Of course, keeping up the conversation, and the shock of it, helped with the situation. ]
Was it a man or a woman?
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They weren't. [Another pause, another bite, another pointed silence.] If I tell you any more details you're just going to keep prying, aren't you? [And if he really wanted to drop the issue he would, in a second, just force it to be over and try to finish eating. He didn't, though. He weighs the options of the next addition to the lie, understand that he needed to lay it carefully.]
It was a man. [In the end, it matching up with the person across from himw as most important. If he said woman he could probably convince Midnight later to collaborate his story... but getting her involved would make it even messier.]
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[ Despite the part of his mind that was screaming this was the worst possible idea, he was impossibly curious. Who was it? Who had managed to attract Shouta of all people? Could they tell him the secret please? And it was natural to wonder that kind of thing anyway. ]
Knew it.
[ He said with a nod before another bite. ]
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[.......... the "knew it" though, makes him hunch up a bit like a defensive cat.]
What?
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I... knew you'd be into men?
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