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[Oda's waiting for a plane to crash.

Sakura... uh, she's waiting for the moon to fall, that's how outrageous the confession sounds, and it takes her a few beats longer to get the picture, that Shuji isn't poking fun at them (not that he would ever). Her plastic smile drops into wide-eyed shock as she stares at the crimson covering Shuji's cheeks.]

Eh?

[-- oh dear lord and then Oda is saying such things right next to her, like they're already in a relationship and he needs her permission first. With a squeak only dogs can hear, the girl's head swivels so quickly it nearly dislodges off her shoulders, along with her heart trying to beat its way through her ribcage. God save her soul because she is going to die--]

Eh?

[... She might need a moment, guys, she's been reduced to single syllables. Her face is cooked, the type of bright red that could leave a sunburn. After another babble of incoherent syllables, both English and Japanese, she

grabs the nearest pillow and buries her face in it]

[Oda's reaction is so understated, so quintessentially Oda. Quick to adjust and always putting things he wants in terms of other people. Sakura is so expressive in comparison, especially when she's flustered.

He loves both of them so much.

Still with pink in his cheeks, Shuji sits down in between them.]

You don't have to answer right now, I-I know I kind of sprung this on you.

[YOU THINK]

[ the fact that sakura reacts that way only accentuates oda's own embarrassment, and the fact that shuji goes and sits right between them doesn't help in the least.

needless to say, his cheeks are definitely a bright red and part of him is still waiting for that plane to crash so he can wake up from this bizarre dream.

but he's doing his best to keep his cool. his absolute best. whether it's succeeding or not, is another question. ]

I think... that's an understatement.

[There wasn't that much space between her and Oda to begin with; once Shuji sits, Sakura feels her shoulder bump into his, prompting a weak noise and her face further pressed into the pillow. Like she's trying to escape through the sweet embrace of death.

Which she won't do, that'd be rude. Eventually her face will peek out, looking shyly to the side.]

... But. [Mmmm. In a muffled voice:] I'm probably not very... I mean, I'm not very experienced with dating.

[She heaves a sigh, reluctance seeping into her voice, like she doesn't really want to say any of this but feels compelled to do so anyway.]

Odasaku-san would be a better choice.

That's not true.

[To the last part, because there's no doubt that Sakura isn't experienced at dating.]

You're wonderful. You're determined and brave and kind, you're someone who's been there for me in some of the hardest parts of my life, and you're cute as hell.

Oda's amazing and so are you.

[...plus he thinks Oda's dated like, once, but that isn't something he should say out loud. Oda can say that if he wants to.]

Shuji's right.

[ he's liked sakura for quite some time now, and it's difficult not to see how she's become one of the few bright lights in his dreary life. and he's not going to sit around and let her talk herself down. ]

You're amazing Sakura. It's always nice to spend time with you, whether it's watching movies or being berated on having eaten curry more than once a week.

[ a pause as he gulps, and he reaches his arm out to gently place his hand on sakura's knee. ]

Besides, I'm no good at dating either. So we're on the same boat, no?

[Her cheeks are so red that the color has spread to her ears, and that's to say nothing at how she squeaks faintly when she feels someone touch her knee. A quick check over the curve of the pillow reveals it's Oda, and really, both of them saying these things--

It's not fair.]

... Mmhmm. [With a hum, Sakura slowly divorces herself from her pillow, trying to look less nervous about this entire thing. It's obvious she's not unhappy; just embarrassed and still sorting through the initial whiplash of her emotions.]

I... I mean. [Picking at her fingers, she glances shyly from the corner of her eyes] Of course I like you both. I just... never thought anything would come of it.

[it's strange to think she's... gotten so lucky.]

[Sakura being just unhappy and not upset is a good sign. Sakura returning his feelings is a great sign.]

So, I like you both, and Sakura likes us both, and Odasaku...

[He agreed to date them if Sakura was okay with it, but with Oda Shuji can't be sure if that's an admission of feelings or just going along with what makes them happy.

Now his attention is turned on Odasaku. He bumps his shoulder against his possible-boyfriend's, waiting to hear a confirmation.]

Isn't it obvious...?

[ odasaku turns red in embarrassment over having the attention focused on him, blue eyes averting both shuji and sakura. the hand on her knee retreats to his own lap, tapping out a rhythm out of nervousness.

it'd be silly to say that he hadn't thought about this situation a couple times at least. it's an easy solution for when you have two crushes but all of those times were only daydreams. now that they're reality...it's suddenly a hundred times more difficult.

but, after a while, odasaku manages to find his words again and he nods. ]

I've liked you both for a while, now. I just didn't think...this would be anything more than a dream.

[Shuji is... far too brave, in some ways, having been bold enough to ask both of his crushes out. That's something Sakura doesn't think she could ever do.

It's why her smile is soft and empathetic at Oda's reply -- she gets it. A happy ending doesn't seem possible even when it's staring you in the face.

So she when she leans in to kiss Shuji on the cheek, Sakura nods in Oda's direction, indicating Shuji should kiss their silly boyfriend for her]

[Shuji's cheek is red where Sakura kissed it. Luckily the other cheek is red, too. It'd be silly to only be blushing on one side.

He understands the meaning of Sakura's nod, and so he lays a kiss on Oda's cheek, since she can't reach him herself. A domino effect of kisses.]

You're amazing. Both of you.

[He loves them so much. It's not bravery to confess to them both - he just couldn't do anything else.]

Edited (it's my tag and I'll fix it late if I want to) 2018-04-24 03:01 (UTC)

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