bakerstreet | HAPPY POCKY DAY!!!

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HAPPY POCKY DAY!!!

THE POCKY GAME MEME

It's that time again!! For supernatural reasons that mere mortals could not comprehend, you and someone else are compelled to play this strange game of chicken, where there can only be one victor. You can be trapped, or just doing it as a friendly yet weird gesture! So don't be shy, this might even be the day you get your first kiss, you loser!

RULES: Post with your character and their name/canon on the subject, mention if the thread is open for all or closed to someone in particular, and if you have any preferences as needed-- but most importantly: have fun!

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[ In fact, the space between them does help. Even at a turtle's pace, Yukimura is coming around the bend that there was no escaping this unnatural phenomenon and it wasn't as if either boy knew where the source stemmed from. He'd have to get over this hurdle at some point.

Yukimura had witnessed, heard and did things that viciously clashed against of their norms of their present reality, and he had learned it was best to never question it over time. Nothing good came from it, and the dismayed note he hears in Sasuke's voice sets his mouth into a frown once he does recover from his initial shock.

As usual, he didn't set out to hurt Sasuke's feelings but he had done just that and it's taking every strand of willpower to get over his gut-wrenching anxiety before turning his attention on the treats Sasuke had brought him. The least he could do now was acknowledge that, right? ]

S-so, you have...

[ Baby steps. ]

You... you brought these for the game, right?

[ Sasuke blinks. It might have been a baby step, but it was still a step. He can't lie; he's relieved and surprised at the progress. Yukimura could have easily ignored the half-stated challenge from Sasuke before he realized he had changed. It's why Sasuke didn't mention it further. They could just eat the Pocky separately but near each other to celebrate the day.

However, there's a sparkle in Sasuke's eyes when Yukimura asks his question. Is all hope not lost? ]

I did. I thought we could have some fun playing it even though I have no chance at winning.

[ He nearly adds "We don't have to play right now" but stops himself before he can. Reaching for the strawberry Pocky, he opens it and holds a stick out to Yukimura. Baby steps, right? Maybe he could feed Pocky to Yukimura first?

Of course, if Yukimura actually wants to play the game instead... ]

[ For once, the planets are aligned and the cosmos may be on Sasuke's luck for once on giving him enough of a break this far. But truly, the testament to Yukimura's will was left in his hands and a feat he would have to grapple with on his own. A pity he would miss out on that hopeful twinkle in Sasuke's eyes but he'll try to imagine it, though. ~~It can fulfill him with determination to get him to their sweet endgame.~~ ]

Hhn, I was hoping you would since this would mark... our first time together.

[ Wait for it... ]

-- Er, I mean, our first time playing this game together, of course!!

[ Not to be confused with their first time kissing in public, having sex in public, holding hands in public, playing their first “real” pocky game in public... huh, there's a trend going on here. ]

[ For a moment, Sasuke's face turn as red as Yukimura's headband. Their first time together?! With him like this?! Here?! At school?! Now?! He can feel his ears grow hot from the heat of his blushing.

And then Yukimura clarifies, and Sasuke has to run a hand over his face to try and calm down from his fluster. (And subsequently forget there was a stick of Pocky in his hand. It tumbles to his lap.) ]

O-Of course.

[ Wow, he completely though the wrong thing when Yukimura said that. He takes a few breaths. ]

... Will you still play the game... with me like this?

I-

[ Had it been any other female who had asked him to play along in this little game, Yukimura would have curtly turned them down and go about his business as usual. However, this was Sasuke asking him.

Unlike last year where he was too busy, putting gym equipment away like Coach Shingen had asked him, he had the chance to amend that this year. It had been very unfortunate Sasuke was presented to him like this but some things had to give. He really wanted to play this game with him and any unexpected interference, he would have to bite the bullet and take the plunge.

After all, underneath that softer, timid appearance, it was still his Sasuke. ]

I would love nothing more.

[ Cue him looking down on the fallen snack and placing sweetly coated tip in his mouth. ]

[ Sasuke expects Yukimura to go back on his previous words, but when he puts the Pocky stick between his lips, Sasuke realizes that he's not going to. They're actually going to play and with him like this.

Moving closer, Sasuke gently puts the other end in his mouth. Maybe he can use this to his advantage. This is still a game. One Sasuke didn't think he had a hope of winning due to his boyfriend's love for sweets.

He looks at Yukimura from beneath his lashes, a smile forming. He's ready to start when he is. ]

[ He is, and it doesn't even begin to dawn upon him the advantage Sasuke has on him until he closes in and smiles at him with those eyes that look even more coquettish under this form. They have barely started, and already, the game was rigged from the start.

Gods, there was no backing out of this, was there? The answer: no, at least not when his competitive nature was slowly resurfacing, and he took the lead by snapping off an inch of the pocky before waiting because this was for real!! He was being serious about this and doing it and he was going to win whether Sasuke's sudden change in appearance played a massively collective factor in this!!! ]

[ The game is on!

While he lacks a competitive spirit that rivals the strength of Yukimura's, Sasuke does not want to lose. He takes a bite of his end and refuses to break eye contact. His mind is coming up with more ways to turn this game more in his favor, and he can think of a few ways to make Yukimura stop first.

The eyes were just the start. Careful to not lose the stick between his lips, Sasuke's tongue licks at a bit of the frosting to reveal the biscuit underneath. ]

[ HAH, bold to assume strengthening eye contact and being slick with his tongue would work in a situation like this because it does! And it shows when Yukimura falters momentarily only to catch his end of the stick and nibble a small bite before it tumbled away from his lips. He sees what you did there!! ]

Homwf shlemfless!

[ “How shameless” – is what he means to say, but does it truly have any bearing coming from someone who's done something more shameful out in public? Yuki pls. ]

[ This is a battle, and even if he's not crazy about sweets, Sasuke will play the game. Ninja use all sorts of tricks and mental games to win, you know. He leans closer and takes a bigger bite from his end.

There's a smirk on his face. Yes, he knows he's being shameless. ]

[ He knows and yet he continues to persist in such manners? How incorrigible!!!!

In any case, though, it does make for exciting bait to see Sasuke all in, and it's enough to snap him out of his apprehensive preoccupation and step up his game. Literally. He stands up without warning and maneuvers his way around the table to sit right in front of Sasuke, careful not to break or release the grip of the pocky before taking another climatic bite. ~~Wow, just how long is this pocky anyway??~~

Still, think he's going to lose now? ]

[ Well, if Sasuke loses, then it means that they're touching lips, so Sasuke still thinks he still wins. Perhaps a single kiss will help Yukimura realize that he doesn't need to be so nervous around him when he mysteriously changes.

So, what will Yukimura do when Sasuke takes two bites and leaves Yukimura with just a sliver left between them? ]

[ Perhaps, maybe. Only time can tell when the end of this game comes to a head and the ball is thrown into Yukimura's court once Sasuke takes down two decisive bites and leaves him with the compelling decision to end the game.

Does he rise up to the challenge? Can he bite the bullet once more and finally overcome his anxiety of dealing with women up close? Can he bridge the gap and conclude this sweet game to an equally sweeter victory???

...

FIND OUT NEXT WEEK ON GAKUEN YUKIMURA-DEN! ]

[ Sasuke could take the last bite and force the win and the kiss, but Sasuke can picture what would happen. Yukimura will sputter and pull away. And... that's basically the normal reaction from him. However, Yukimura is frozen in place and clearly not going to make a move.

Well... Sasuke did want to win. He takes the last bit, the faintest touch of their lips and pulls back. The disappointment is clear on his face. ]

Let's just finish lunch... I have to figure out if I'm going to finish up the day or ditch to avoid all the awkward questions.

[ Congratulations, Yukimura. You blue-balled yourself again. ]

[ As much as he would have probably hate to admit it, that would have been his reaction. A bit slow on the uptake but right on the money regardless. ]

Huh?

[ It hasn't even registered to him that he's lost, but the look of clear disappointment is enough to make him wag his tail dejectedly until... oh. He messed up big time again, huh? ]

But... you can't cut class! [ That would be bad student conduct!!! ] It would look bad on us both, plus the teachers have already seen us together already.

You can still go to class. It'll just be me ditching.

[ He waves off the concern. Sasuke is feeling a little grouchy over getting his hopes up. ]

I'm not going to be able to concentrate anyways. Not with my classmates wondering why I won't talk or why won't raise my head. I'd rather miss class than have to deal with all that extra attention that I can't do anything about.

[ And that doesn't even factor in if they discover he's changed sex. ]

[ Sasuke makes several fine points there but it still doesn’t justify cutting class in the middle of the day!! ]

Will you be heading back home then? Or are you going straight to work from here?

Home. It's too early for my shift, and I'll need to make sure I have certain things ready for when I do show up.

[ Like changing to the appropriate outfits and bringing a change of clothes to augment or adapt his usual uniform. ]

Oh.

[ Huh... that also works. Leave it to Sasuke to always have a back-up plan in action whenever things like this go awry. ]

Do you want me to walk you back home?

[ They do still have more than enough time before their lunch break was officially over. ]

No, I can walk myself. I'm not sick, just different.

[ If he was ill, that'd be a different matter, but he's not. ]

This way you'll have time to finish your lunch and get back to class. You'll have to take care of soccer practice without me too, you know.

[ But if he were ill, would he still allow Yukimura to walk him home or give him the same brush off excuse he was giving him now? ]

No no, I know.

[ --- ]

I just -- I just wanted to make sure you would be okay from here to the train station while you’re stuck [ “looking like that.” ] ... like this.

[ GOD SASUKE You don’t have to rub it in that you quit being his goalie 8’| ]

[ (Depending on how ill he felt, Sasuke would let Yukimura escort him....)

He's sighs. ]

I can take care of myself. This isn't the first time this has happened, and it's probably not going to be the last. It's not even as bad as when I was stuck in a maid outfit.

[ They could probably go back and forth, debating and prickling over this issue for hours on end or as long as their lunch break would give. But that's not the contention they need to address, is it?

Either way, Yukimura takes a deep breath to calm himself down, already feeling the needling point of exasperation poke at his side the longer they stay on the subject. ]

Just forget I said anything. This isn't worth fighting over, especially here at school.

I'll just go get my things and head home.

[ Yes, this isn't worth fighting over. Especially when Sasuke is trying to be patient while also feeling frustrated and hurt. ]

Wait, you're leaving now?

[ What about lunch? What about their game? ~~Their rematch?~~ ]

Edited 2019-12-28 21:35 (UTC)

YOU CAN'T RUSH PERFECTION!!

What exactly is being perfected here? Hm?

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