RL with Ken

[redlikecrimson]

[Honestly he's not sure what to make of the gift basket he got. He's not even sure how he got it. It shouldn't be possible and yet.

No, it's definitely here.

So Aya sighs and takes it down the hall where he knocks on Ken's door. He's still in shock and has no words. And as soon as he has permission to enter the room, he walks in and sets the basket down in front of Ken.

There...is no explanation for this. It's better to just...show him.]

Comments

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[He blinks and looks over at Ken.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Of anyone, you're the one that deserves it. Why do you think I keep telling you to call your sister? That's a start.

[Is that a bit of a smile on Ken's face.]

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

I thought...she could find happiness without me there...

[Yes, he really thinks that.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Oh shut up. She'd be thrilled to hear from you and you'd be happy to talk to her. You need to quit assuming when it comes to everyone else's happiness and just work on your own.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[That makes him stop, just staring at Ken for the longest time. Then he gets up and goes over to his friend, resting a hand on his shoulder.]

Thank you.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

Eh. No big.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

You're the one who is willing to point that out to me.

[That actually means something to him.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

You don't listen to anyone else.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[He thinks about that a moment.]

You really only listen to me too.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

That's because everyone else is an idiot or Chloe and there's no way in hell I'm listening to him.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[He can't help but let out a soft laugh. Then he sobers and looks right at him.]

Ken...I want you to answer me seriously. Would you be against a relationship between the two of us?

[It's an awkward question to ask but he needs to know how Ken feels about it.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

.... that's such a complicated question. There.... isn't anything I wouldn't do for you.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[He shakes his head.]

This isn't just about me. A relationship is about you too.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

... and we all know how my relationships end, Aya. Remember?

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

Which still doesn't answer my question.

[He looks out the window now.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

.... no. I don't think I would.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[There's silence on his end now as he absorbs that.]

I was told that you thought I would be mad about the idea.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

By someone that assumes a lot. She pretty much ran the conversation and I got very few words in edgewise.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[A nod then...]

I'm not mad.

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

I figured as much since you haven't lectured me about it.

Look, it's nothing, really. She just assumed and pushed and wouldn't take no for an answer. It's fine.

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[Aya gives him a look that says "Why are you telling me that?"]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

Ken, I know that she was pushy. She was the same with me.

[Aya's back to looking out the window.]

...If I were to be in a relationship with anyone right now it would be you.

[And it's out there and he's wondering if Ken will want him to leave. Even if he's sure that thought is ridiculous.]

[wasabloodknight.livejournal.com]

[redlikecrimson.livejournal.com]

[Aya shifts his weight awkwardly and still can't look at Ken.]

...Yes.