Being a sporty person in college, you can say it was a rarity for the hunter to be seen in a mall. In fact, you can say it was the FIRST time he entered the city’s mall to shop for a few things (unless you count buying snacks, food and stationary a thing to do in a mall, then it would not be his first time). But even if it seemed like it was his first to visit the mall, he had his reasons to make his appearance. No no, it was definitely not something work related, but it was rather…something IMPORTANT. A special occasion, you can say – because he was looking for gifts to give to his adorably precious boyfriend who had been together for a year. Yes, a YEAR.
However, the only problem Raio faced was – WHAT kind of gift should he give to Yosae? There were a variety of things to give to his partner, sure – but what EXACTLY would be suitable for his one and only? He cannot decide, at all.
But as he wandered aimlessly in a store he decided to check out for some hooded jackets, he almost got himself into a collision with another male when he came out from one of the shelves. Lucky for him, the collision was avoided and nothing around them was damaged – but the only thing was that he almost lost his footing when he staggered back, grabbing the other’s hand when he offered it to keep his balance as he brought himself up, dusting his shirt.
“Ah, I think I nearly killed you, dude. I mean, I didn’t see ya’ at all.” Raio fixed the black beanie he had, shaking his head lightly as a reply to his apology. “But yes, I am totally fine and dandy – although I don’t really know what t’get in here for my anniversary with my partner–”
❝ NAH, MAN. YOU’RE fine, it’s all good. ❞ the one with dark tresses replies, offering a dismissive smile and the wave of a hand, featuring fingers just about stacked with silver rings --- all except the wedding finger, that is. once an eyesmile subsides enough for him to see, he pats invisible dust from leather trousers and fixes his mouth to speak once more, before the wind steals his words and surprise widens his previously crescentlike eyes.
a short laugh results from this discovery, and he figures he must share it with the other --- despite the ‘taboo’ nature of the information, that someone as famous as him is dating and the general public has no idea. but this is too special to not share, and the other had been so open with him, of course. as he makes sure no eyes have fallen onto them, a grin that is wide enough to unveil his gums stretches his otherwise plump lips and hunter bows his head in apology, in case his sudden mirth had caused the other any confusion.
❝ Well, whataya know? i’m here to shop for my anniversary, too. it’s the 17th --- well, really it ain’t an anniversary yet, ‘cause we only been t’gether a month. but, my boyfriend an’ i are real excited about it. i’m pretty crazy about him … ehe, if ya couldn’t tell. ❞ his voice is a whisper, but considering his proximity to the younger stranger, no prohibited ears would hear them, would discover his secret.
❝ Ain’t that somethin’ ironic, huh? how long ‘ve you an’ yours been t’gether? an’, what kin’a girl is she? or --- guy is he? ehrm --- maybe i can help’s what i mean. ❞