thenearshore | Closed | A serious talk

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Closed | A serious talk

Who: Eno and Bandou
What: Meeting up for lunch and a change in plans
When: Afternoon, July 18
Where: Somewhere in Shibuya

[ It started simply enough. Just a single "Hey, wanna meet up for lunch? My treat." like he usually did. It wasn't always that these things led to a hookup. At times, he did just ask him to meet up just to have lunch with a friend. Maybe their usual ramen place... or that new burger place that opened up. He wasn't sure yet.

But today, Eno had a reason -- and a lot to talk about. Hopefully it would work out. He would have contacted him sooner but regression happened and he wanted to make sure they were both at the proper age to talk about this.

So he was waiting by their usual meeting spot, checking his phone every now and then just in case. But he does look up, stuffing his phone back into his pocket to scan the crowd for any sign of Bandou. ]

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[ And eventually he does emerge from the crowd of people - hands in his pockets as he jogs up to Eno. He's sporting a new pair of shades and seems look like them quite a bit. ]

Oi, Eno!

Bandou!

[ He raises his hand in greeting, a small chuckle when he sees him approach. Good to know that some things never change. Go figure. He got new duds and they have to be shades. ]

New pair?

You like 'em?

[ He adjusts them slightly, grinning like the idiot that he is. ]

I think I might like them better than my old ones.

[ Sleeker, and with no memory of breaking his nose attached to them. ]

The color's good on you.

[ He has to admit, he does look good though. But onto the matter at hand. ]

So... where'd you want to go? Usual ramen place or did you wanna try something else?

[ And grinning more because compliments are always nice. ]

How about that place?

[ May as well try out the new burger joint, right? Assuming Eno will probably be cool with it, he makes to head on over to it. It's decently busy, so it's probably got some good food. ]

Sounds good to me! Kind of wondered what the hype was. Heard something about an eating challenge. Finish this burger the size of the table in thirty minutes or something...

[ He's not gutsy enough to do that. Bandou might be buuuuut...

Anyway, he's following after his friend. ]

It's on me so order whatever you like.

[ Fortunately for both of them, eating contests aren't something Bandou's drawn to. But that doesn't mean he won't sneer at the idea of someone winning that, anyway. ]

How do people even win at those challenges?

[ He's gonna side-eye the other patrons as they find a seat. But no one seems to be taking the restaurant up on their challenge so he calms down quickly enough and starts to glance over the menu. ]

I feel like you pay every time.

I guess they don't eat for a while...

[ But maybe it's the spectacle of the challenge that draws the crowd. Somehow he can't blame them. It's something he'd rather witness than participate in.

But he does spot a seat and is motioning for Bandou to follow as he navigates his way over. ]

And don't worry about it! I'm the one who asked to hang out so I should pay.

Fine. I guess we always just hang at one of our temples when I ask.

[ Cue an odd face as he's reading some of the menu choices. ]

I didn't know there were so many ways to make a burger...

[ Like seriously, mac and cheese? And who the hell decided two waffles would make a good replacement for a bun? ]

Not that I mind. You're pretty good company anyway.

[ He pauses as he peers at the menu himself, causing the smallest confused look on his face. ]

I guess protein between two slices of carbohydrate equals a burger nowadays. I'll probably just have a plain old cheeseburger. Best way to see what constitutes as a basic here..

Yeah that sounds good for me, too.

[ The rest of the options kind of turned him off enough that just a plain burger sounds more enticing than it usually would. The waitress comes over shortly after, taking both their orders and menus. Bandou leans back in his seat, looking around at the dramatic decor of the restaurant before speaking up again. ]

So, did you wanna do anything after food?

No, not really... I just... actually kinda called you out here because I needed to talk to you about something...

[ And here he is fidgeting with the edge of his placemat. Here it comes... no backing out now.

Hoboy. ]

[ Bandou's tilting his head as he notices Eno's fidgeting. ]

...Okay? What's up.

[ Breathe in..... breathe out. ]

I...

[ Hoboy this might have gone so much smoother in his head. ]

IthinkIfoundsomeoneImightseriouslystartgoingoutwith.

[ Nailed it. ]

...

...

[ Oh hey the food's here. Cue nervous fry munching. ]

[ Unfortunately for Eno, he spoke too quickly for Bandou to catch all that. He's pretty sure he heard "I think" and maybe a "seriously" but that's about it. He lifts an eyebrow, about to ask Eno to repeat himself when the waitress places a plate in front of him. ]

Uh...

[ He looks down at his burger before staring at his friend for a moment. ]

You seriously think what?

[ Did NOT nail it.

Swallowing his fry and taking a long drink. ]

I... uh... might've found someone I'm seriously thinking of going out with.

[ His cheeks are burning already. But at least he said it.

Bracing for impact... ]

[ Wait for it... ]

...you found a girlfriend???!

[ Cause obviously he means a gf. ]

[ Girlf-- BANDOU

He nearly spat out his soda. ]

No! Not a girlfriend.

[ Awkwardly rubbing the back of his neck now as he nibbles another fry. ]

His name's Demyx.

[ Bandou settles down almost as quickly as he panicked a moment before. He blinks at Eno. ]

Oh.

[ But he quickly stares off to the side, frowning. Something suddenly feels...wrong inside him. ]

...oh...

[ Now it's his turn to shift awkwardly in his seat, completely avoiding eye contact as he looks down at this plate. ]

[ Welp.

Cue a breath as he leans back in his seat. ]

...I mean... it's not like we can't be friends anymore...

[ Bandou lifts his head, but is still avoiding eye contact, for the most part. ]

Yeah, of course we're still gonna be friends. I mean...we weren't dating or anything.

[ Right? They weren't dating. So, why does he feel like he just got dumped for someone better? ]

Y... yeah!

[ There's a small grin to him as he rubs the back of his neck slightly. ]

I'll still keep an eye out for anyone who'd be a good match for you though.

[ He finally looks Eno in the eye again, huffing as he slumps back in his seat. ]

Yeah. You owe me.

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