Find Your Courage 5/5
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write_my_dreamsTitle: Find Your Courage
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write_my_dreamsPairing: Asagi x Tsunehito
Genre: AU, humor, fluff
Warning/Disclaimer: Warning for brat Ruiza and this being mostly unedited. Asagi, Ruiza, and Tsunehito unfortunately don't belong to me.
Rating: PG
Chapters: 5/5
Summary: Ruiza is tired of Asagi dragging him to the same cafe everyday just to see Tsunehito. So he decides to break the routine and tell Tsunehito how Asagi feels about him.
Author's Comment: I had other ideas for Find Your Courage, probably at least five more chapters worth of ideas. But I didn't know if it was necessary with this fic. Find Your Courage is, quite simply, about Asagi and Tsunehito getting together. Not when they're already in an established relationship. So I decided to finish the series with this last chapter. Maybe I'll write the rest of my ideas in a sequel but for now it's just nice to have one multi-chapter complete.
“I’m hungry,” Ruiza whined as he rubbed his stomach.
Asagi sighed loudly. “You’re always hungry, Rui-chan. And we’re almost at Tsune’s café.”
“Calling him Tsune now? You know you’re close when you give your lover a nickname.”
Asagi blushed. Lover… it still felt odd to think that beautiful Tsunehito was finally his. It’d been about two weeks since Tsunehito had asked Asagi to date him. It’d been a good two weeks of getting to know each other better, going on more dates, and even staying the night at each other’s apartments. Asagi loved having Tsunehito cuddled up to him. It was so relaxing. And adorable since Tsunehito tended to mumble about coffee in his sleep. He was so cute… and all Asagi’s.
Ruiza smirked at him. “You’re blushing. So is he really your lover or just in name only?
“Ruiza!” Asagi glared at him. “I can’t believe you would ask that.”
“It’s funny to see how much you blush.”
“You are so… ugh.” Asagi made a frustrated noise, walking faster to put some distance between himself and his bratty, so called best friend.
Ruiza laughed as he caught up to him. “I’ll buy you lunch later to make up for embarrassing you.”
“You better,” Asagi grumbled. He was still mortified that Ruiza would ask such a personal question. He and Tsunehito had yet to reach that level of intimacy. It was too soon in their relationship and, in Asagi’s opinion, it was always better to wait. To develop a proper emotional connection before a physical connection.
Ruiza linked arms with him, forcing Asagi to slow down and walk with him. “I don’t know what kind of muffin to get. Should I get chocolate chip or blueberry? Or the double chocolate muffins are really good too…” Ruiza’s eyes had a faraway look as he fantasized about the different muffins.
“You look like you’re going to start drooling.”
“Hey, I’m hungry,” the blonde pouted. Fortunately for him, the café was just down the street from where they were walking. The morning rush for coffee should be over by now so Asagi hoped he would have some time to talk with Tsunehito. He hadn’t seen him in the last couple days because work had kept him busy. He pulled back from Ruiza as they reached the café. There were a few customers sitting at the tables drinking their coffee. It wasn’t that busy inside though. Tsunehito was at the counter and he glanced up as the door opened, smiling as he saw Asagi and Ruiza.
“Go get him, lover boy.” Ruiza gently nudged Asagi forward. “I’ll grab us a table while you talk to your boyfriend.”
Asagi gave Ruiza another dirty look. Once Ruiza found himself a lover, Asagi would be sure to return the “favor” and tease Ruiza ruthlessly. And show his lover embarrassing photos just like Ruiza had done to him. He quickly went up to the counter, smiling warmly as he saw Tsunehito.
“Good morning,” the barista said, reaching out to brush his fingers over Asagi’s hand. “I’m about to go on break actually.”
“Perfect.”
“Are you and Rui-chan here for the usual coffee and muffins?” Tsunehito asked.
Asagi nodded. “I’ll have a latte and…” he paused as he looked at the counter displaying baked goods. “And an apple muffin. Please.” Before Tsunehito, he usually didn’t drink lattes but now he liked to order them to see the designs that Tsunehito would leave in his cup. Usually it was hearts but he’d drawn a guitar for him last week. Asagi had a photo album on his phone of Tsunehito’s latte art.
“Of course. What does Rui-chan want?”
“I'm not sure. He’s giving us some time to talk before he comes up and orders.”
Tsunehito chuckled softly. “That’s sweet of him.”
Asagi made a face. “I wouldn’t call him sweet today. He’s been teasing me just to make me blush.”
“Teasing you about what?” Tsunehito asked, looking amused as he rang up Asagi’s order.
The older man blushed as he thought of Ruiza’s questions. “…I’d rather not repeat them, but questions about us.”
“Like if we’ve fucked yet?”
“Tsune!” Asagi hissed, positive his face was now the color of Tsunehito’s hair.
The barista chuckled. “What? It’s something he’d ask just to make you squirm.” He told Asagi his total then pushed the money tray towards him. Still blushing, Asagi counted out the coins. He wondered if it would be a bad idea to have Tsunehito and Ruiza sitting at the same table together. Pity it was too early for alcohol. He could probably use some after this.
“I’ll let Rui-chan come up so he can order. He’s probably drooling on himself as he looks at the muffins.”
“All right.” Tsunehito looked amused. “I’ll bring your coffee out then take my break.” He smiled sweetly at the still flustered Asagi. Brats… he was surrounded by brats today. Asagi went to the table that Ruiza had claimed for them and sat down across from Ruiza.
“Did you like talking to your boyfriend?”
Asagi sighed in exasperation. “I did. Now go order something so you can eat your muffin and not talk.”
Ruiza pouted. “That’s rude.”
“And the questions that leave your mouth aren’t?” Asagi huffed.
Ruiza chuckled, leaning over to ruffle Asagi’s hair. Something he hated, and something that Ruiza was well aware of. It was why he did it so often. Glowering, he smoothed down his hair. “I’ll be back.” Ruiza left the table and went over to the counter, leaning his elbows on it. Asagi wondered if he should feel nervous that his best friend and lover were so close now. They could be talking about anything while Ruiza debated what muffin he wanted to eat.
Asagi pretended to be looking at his phone when he saw Ruiza turning away. He glanced up as the blonde sat down across from him again. “What muffin did you order?”
“I got the double chocolate one to eat later and the blueberry one to eat with my latte.”
“You got a latte too?”
“Yeah, I like Tsune’s latte art.” Ruiza smirked at him. “Does Tsune know you have an album on your phone of your drinks from him?”
Asagi nodded. “He’s seen it. And he likes to practice them at home too… he wants to get better at latte art. He made a cat in my latte the last time he made me one.” It’d been cute, especially since Tsunehito kept glancing over at Asagi’s cat as a reference. He set his phone on the table then looked up to see Tsunehito coming over with a tray. He placed Ruiza’s latte and muffin in front of him first then gave Asagi’s muffin and latte to him before sitting down between them. He’d drawn a guitar with cookies around it for Ruiza. In Asagi’s cup was a rose. Asagi smiled fondly. “I feel almost bad to drink this… it’s so pretty.” He raised his phone so he could take a picture of the latte rose.
“I practiced making latte roses yesterday. I wanted to give you one the next time you came in and ordered a latte,” Tsunehito said, stretching out his legs and looking content to be sitting down and taking a break.
“Thank you.”
Tsunehito grinned. “You’re welcome.” He waited until Asagi had finally taken a sip of the latte before turning to Ruiza. “So I hear you’re asking Asagi embarrassing questions.”
Asagi almost choked on the latte, quickly setting the cup down. Ruiza had been about to take a bite of his muffin but paused. He gave Asagi a sugary sweet smile that Asagi saw through immediately. He knew Ruiza far too well to believe that “innocent” smile.
“Me, ask embarrassing questions?”
“Certainly nothing you’d do,” Tsunehito said dryly.
“Of course not.” Ruiza grinned then took a bite out of his muffin. With Ruiza’s mouth at last occupied with food, Asagi could relax.
“Tsune, what are you doing after work?”
The barista looked thoughtful. “I was going to stop by the guitar shop to check out a new bass model that just came out… but that was it. Did you want to do something once you get out of work?”
Asagi nodded. “Yes. I haven’t had the time to see you lately. We could look at the bass together if you want then go out to dinner.” Then, if he didn’t have too much work tonight, he could take Tsunehito home with him.
Tsunehito smiled warmly. “That sounds perfect.”
Notes
1) I wrote all of this today. Around midnight this morning I just randomly decided that I was going to end Find Your Courage and that I should write the final chapter. I'm not feeling all that great so I didn't have the brain to edit much... I read through it though and everything seemed fine. Please do let me know if I missed anything though.
2) Thank you to everyone who read this fic and waited patiently or impatiently for new chapters. I started this fic on a whim while I was in Japan then realized I had no idea where Find Your Courage was supposed to go. Some parts were tough to write but overall I've enjoyed writing Find Your Courage. It's sweet and simple. If I didn't have a novel and the vampire series going on I'd be writing more in this series, but it was time to end Find Your Courage and focus on my two big projects.
Asagi sighed loudly. “You’re always hungry, Rui-chan. And we’re almost at Tsune’s café.”
“Calling him Tsune now? You know you’re close when you give your lover a nickname.”
Asagi blushed. Lover… it still felt odd to think that beautiful Tsunehito was finally his. It’d been about two weeks since Tsunehito had asked Asagi to date him. It’d been a good two weeks of getting to know each other better, going on more dates, and even staying the night at each other’s apartments. Asagi loved having Tsunehito cuddled up to him. It was so relaxing. And adorable since Tsunehito tended to mumble about coffee in his sleep. He was so cute… and all Asagi’s.
Ruiza smirked at him. “You’re blushing. So is he really your lover or just in name only?
“Ruiza!” Asagi glared at him. “I can’t believe you would ask that.”
“It’s funny to see how much you blush.”
“You are so… ugh.” Asagi made a frustrated noise, walking faster to put some distance between himself and his bratty, so called best friend.
Ruiza laughed as he caught up to him. “I’ll buy you lunch later to make up for embarrassing you.”
“You better,” Asagi grumbled. He was still mortified that Ruiza would ask such a personal question. He and Tsunehito had yet to reach that level of intimacy. It was too soon in their relationship and, in Asagi’s opinion, it was always better to wait. To develop a proper emotional connection before a physical connection.
Ruiza linked arms with him, forcing Asagi to slow down and walk with him. “I don’t know what kind of muffin to get. Should I get chocolate chip or blueberry? Or the double chocolate muffins are really good too…” Ruiza’s eyes had a faraway look as he fantasized about the different muffins.
“You look like you’re going to start drooling.”
“Hey, I’m hungry,” the blonde pouted. Fortunately for him, the café was just down the street from where they were walking. The morning rush for coffee should be over by now so Asagi hoped he would have some time to talk with Tsunehito. He hadn’t seen him in the last couple days because work had kept him busy. He pulled back from Ruiza as they reached the café. There were a few customers sitting at the tables drinking their coffee. It wasn’t that busy inside though. Tsunehito was at the counter and he glanced up as the door opened, smiling as he saw Asagi and Ruiza.
“Go get him, lover boy.” Ruiza gently nudged Asagi forward. “I’ll grab us a table while you talk to your boyfriend.”
Asagi gave Ruiza another dirty look. Once Ruiza found himself a lover, Asagi would be sure to return the “favor” and tease Ruiza ruthlessly. And show his lover embarrassing photos just like Ruiza had done to him. He quickly went up to the counter, smiling warmly as he saw Tsunehito.
“Good morning,” the barista said, reaching out to brush his fingers over Asagi’s hand. “I’m about to go on break actually.”
“Perfect.”
“Are you and Rui-chan here for the usual coffee and muffins?” Tsunehito asked.
Asagi nodded. “I’ll have a latte and…” he paused as he looked at the counter displaying baked goods. “And an apple muffin. Please.” Before Tsunehito, he usually didn’t drink lattes but now he liked to order them to see the designs that Tsunehito would leave in his cup. Usually it was hearts but he’d drawn a guitar for him last week. Asagi had a photo album on his phone of Tsunehito’s latte art.
“Of course. What does Rui-chan want?”
“I'm not sure. He’s giving us some time to talk before he comes up and orders.”
Tsunehito chuckled softly. “That’s sweet of him.”
Asagi made a face. “I wouldn’t call him sweet today. He’s been teasing me just to make me blush.”
“Teasing you about what?” Tsunehito asked, looking amused as he rang up Asagi’s order.
The older man blushed as he thought of Ruiza’s questions. “…I’d rather not repeat them, but questions about us.”
“Like if we’ve fucked yet?”
“Tsune!” Asagi hissed, positive his face was now the color of Tsunehito’s hair.
The barista chuckled. “What? It’s something he’d ask just to make you squirm.” He told Asagi his total then pushed the money tray towards him. Still blushing, Asagi counted out the coins. He wondered if it would be a bad idea to have Tsunehito and Ruiza sitting at the same table together. Pity it was too early for alcohol. He could probably use some after this.
“I’ll let Rui-chan come up so he can order. He’s probably drooling on himself as he looks at the muffins.”
“All right.” Tsunehito looked amused. “I’ll bring your coffee out then take my break.” He smiled sweetly at the still flustered Asagi. Brats… he was surrounded by brats today. Asagi went to the table that Ruiza had claimed for them and sat down across from Ruiza.
“Did you like talking to your boyfriend?”
Asagi sighed in exasperation. “I did. Now go order something so you can eat your muffin and not talk.”
Ruiza pouted. “That’s rude.”
“And the questions that leave your mouth aren’t?” Asagi huffed.
Ruiza chuckled, leaning over to ruffle Asagi’s hair. Something he hated, and something that Ruiza was well aware of. It was why he did it so often. Glowering, he smoothed down his hair. “I’ll be back.” Ruiza left the table and went over to the counter, leaning his elbows on it. Asagi wondered if he should feel nervous that his best friend and lover were so close now. They could be talking about anything while Ruiza debated what muffin he wanted to eat.
Asagi pretended to be looking at his phone when he saw Ruiza turning away. He glanced up as the blonde sat down across from him again. “What muffin did you order?”
“I got the double chocolate one to eat later and the blueberry one to eat with my latte.”
“You got a latte too?”
“Yeah, I like Tsune’s latte art.” Ruiza smirked at him. “Does Tsune know you have an album on your phone of your drinks from him?”
Asagi nodded. “He’s seen it. And he likes to practice them at home too… he wants to get better at latte art. He made a cat in my latte the last time he made me one.” It’d been cute, especially since Tsunehito kept glancing over at Asagi’s cat as a reference. He set his phone on the table then looked up to see Tsunehito coming over with a tray. He placed Ruiza’s latte and muffin in front of him first then gave Asagi’s muffin and latte to him before sitting down between them. He’d drawn a guitar with cookies around it for Ruiza. In Asagi’s cup was a rose. Asagi smiled fondly. “I feel almost bad to drink this… it’s so pretty.” He raised his phone so he could take a picture of the latte rose.
“I practiced making latte roses yesterday. I wanted to give you one the next time you came in and ordered a latte,” Tsunehito said, stretching out his legs and looking content to be sitting down and taking a break.
“Thank you.”
Tsunehito grinned. “You’re welcome.” He waited until Asagi had finally taken a sip of the latte before turning to Ruiza. “So I hear you’re asking Asagi embarrassing questions.”
Asagi almost choked on the latte, quickly setting the cup down. Ruiza had been about to take a bite of his muffin but paused. He gave Asagi a sugary sweet smile that Asagi saw through immediately. He knew Ruiza far too well to believe that “innocent” smile.
“Me, ask embarrassing questions?”
“Certainly nothing you’d do,” Tsunehito said dryly.
“Of course not.” Ruiza grinned then took a bite out of his muffin. With Ruiza’s mouth at last occupied with food, Asagi could relax.
“Tsune, what are you doing after work?”
The barista looked thoughtful. “I was going to stop by the guitar shop to check out a new bass model that just came out… but that was it. Did you want to do something once you get out of work?”
Asagi nodded. “Yes. I haven’t had the time to see you lately. We could look at the bass together if you want then go out to dinner.” Then, if he didn’t have too much work tonight, he could take Tsunehito home with him.
Tsunehito smiled warmly. “That sounds perfect.”
Notes
1) I wrote all of this today. Around midnight this morning I just randomly decided that I was going to end Find Your Courage and that I should write the final chapter. I'm not feeling all that great so I didn't have the brain to edit much... I read through it though and everything seemed fine. Please do let me know if I missed anything though.
2) Thank you to everyone who read this fic and waited patiently or impatiently for new chapters. I started this fic on a whim while I was in Japan then realized I had no idea where Find Your Courage was supposed to go. Some parts were tough to write but overall I've enjoyed writing Find Your Courage. It's sweet and simple. If I didn't have a novel and the vampire series going on I'd be writing more in this series, but it was time to end Find Your Courage and focus on my two big projects.
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Date: 2013-09-15 10:09 pm (UTC)Blushing Asagi is always charming. Oh good, I didn't do much editing on this chapter or the previous chapter and as a perfectionist writer that does make me worry that the quality of the fic has decreased. Thank you :)
Aw, really? I'm so happy to hear that you like it so much
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Date: 2013-09-15 10:02 pm (UTC):3 That's so sweet!
I've really enjoyed this fic. Even though it was a simple premise, it's been enjoyable watching them progress along as a couple and I like the added detail that they didn't sleep together yet. Also, bratty Ruiza is the best <3 I love when he ruffles Asagi's hair. I bet he really hates that, because he probably spent an age getting all that hair in check :p
Good luck with your future projects! I'll be sure to read those too.
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Date: 2013-09-15 10:18 pm (UTC)It was refreshing to write something with such a simple premise. And I did enjoy writing all of this. I wanted to add that in to specify that they're still in the "getting to know each other" phase. Bratty Ruiza is always fun. Oh he does, pouting as he's smoothing down his hair to restore it to its previous glorious state.
Thank you! For now, I plan to focus on my novel. I wanted to get editing done on the chapters I have thus far then I'll probably take a break to figure out my outline and a general timeline of events.
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Date: 2013-09-16 09:49 am (UTC)those two are too sweet together for their own good ♥
and Rui-chan is the sweetest actually with his bottomless stomach and teasings ^^
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Date: 2013-09-16 09:00 pm (UTC)Lol yeah, Ruiza is a lovable brat. But he adores them both
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Date: 2013-09-16 10:06 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-09-16 09:00 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2013-10-24 04:28 pm (UTC)This one was a very cute one. I could easily picture Ruiza teasing Asagi mercilessly just for the sake of making him blush, I would probably do that if I were him. And it was especially nice to see Tsunehito kind of siding with Ruiza at the end, about the question *smirks* it must have been shocking for Asagi to hear his sweet lover say it in such a bold manner.
Asagi's whole demeanour made him look quite younger than he actually is, which probably makes it work with Tsunehito. They make a nice pair.
Your writing is pleasant to read, and I had quite a good time reading it, smiling every now and then. So thank you for this =)
Now I wonder if I should say this, but well.. I kind of regret the lack of an actual ending. When I reached the end of this chapter, the first thing I did was to go check for the neck chapter, until I remembered that this was the last one. Maybe that's because Ruiza actually brought the sex question, but it feels like something is a bit missing. I'm not saying there should be a porny part or anything, just that.. it made me want to read a bit more before it actually ended, you know? :)
Anyway, it really was nice to read ♥ you did a great job ;)
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Date: 2013-10-25 12:31 am (UTC)Thank you. Oh definitely, just to make poor Asagi get so flustered. Haha Tsunehito's not as sweet and innocent as he looks. He can be a bratty little tease just like Ruiza. Something that Asagi will quickly learn.
I'd say that makes him work better with a lover who is ten years younger. And they do. They're my D OTP actually
Thank you :) I'm glad you liked it!
And I appreciate your honesty. As I said in my author's note, I'ld planned to have more content with this fic but I wasn't certain if it was necessary for the story. And this last chapter was written up on a whim one day. Maybe a bonus story of them having sex for the first time or something like that would help tie up the story.
I'm happy to hear that!