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Heizou, Kazuha and Scara had been friends since High School. They were the three weirdos in their class that most of the other kids avoided. They usually got lumped together for group projects or gym class pairings. At first the three were distant and quiet, but over time they grew on each other and were soon inseparable.
Heizou had always been the mischievous one, he was able to connect to the rest of the class a little bit more than the other two. He had a love of mystery tv dramas and always dreamed of becoming a detective. Kazuha was quiet and preferred to keep to himself, until he got closer to someone and could show his weird side. He loved to read and write in little corners, but if you started talking to him he knew a million weird facts and a love of cats. Scara was the most intimidating out of them all, making their class think he was a delinquent. Quite the opposite, Scara was grumpy but extremely protective over his people. Always making sure Kazuha and Heizou weren’t being bothered or taken advantage of. They were also the only two who knew his secret, his love of music. Scara had been classically trained in the violin and piano since he was a little kid, but he also had a love for drumming and rock music.
When they graduated from high school it was natural for them to choose the same university. It was also natural to rent a house with three bedrooms for them to move into together. Kazuha was the best cook out of them all and usually cooked all of their meals. Especially after Scara almost burned down the kitchen trying to make rice in the rice cooker. Scara volunteered to keep the house clean, making sure the dishes were done and things didn’t get too out of hand. After a few incidents of turning clothes pink, they finally let Heizou be in charge of doing the laundry. The three agreed to split the costs of groceries and do their shopping together once a week.
It was easy living together, easier than Scara expected. They had become so relaxed around one another the transition to living together wasn’t hard. They each had their own rooms, but spent most of their time in the living room together. Heizou continued to push Scara’s buttons and Kazuha kept them both calm so they didn’t break anything. Well except that one time Scara threw a glass at Heizou.
When Kazuha and Heizou had nightmares, they’d wander down the hall to Scara’s room. At first he’d be annoyed and tell them to go back to bed, but he wouldn’t fight them as they curled up next to him under the covers. Secretly he didn’t mind the two of them pressed close on either side of him. Until it was summer and he was already melting without the two of them on him.
On the outside, most thought they were dating. Heizou from time to time went out with guys and girls, but it was nothing too serious and usually ended after a couple of dates. None of them brought anyone home for one night stands, as per their roommate agreement. They all agreed not to let strangers into the house.
While kazuha was at his monthly writing group with Venti, Scara and Heizou decided to order pizza and play video games, the two got more competitive with each other when kazuha wasn’t around. When they finished their Mario cart tournament, Scara leaned back on the couch with his feet up on the table. Moving to lay his head in
“Just let me lay in your lap while we watch tv. Bros cuddle” he smiled up at Scara, settling into his lap.
“For the last time! No they don’t” he grumbled, pushing Heizou off of him.
The auburn haired man knew Scara wasn’t really mad because of how light his shove was. Before he could argue to move back to annoy him, Heizous phone went off.
“You’re lucky” Scara smirked.
Seeing xiao was calling, he answered brightly. “Hey xiao, what’s up?”
“Hey, sorry to call you so late”
“Nah, it’s not worries man. What’s up?”
“Well it’s- no! Get off me you can’t talk on the phone Venti!” He yelled away from the phone. “Sorry, could you guys come pick up kazuha? He and Venti got drunk at the cats tail and I can’t carry them both home”
“Oh yeah, we’ll come get kazuha” he answered, moving to get off the floor.
Hearing kazuha, Scara turned off the tv and got up. “Is he ok? Did he get drunk again?”
Nodding his head, Heizou hung up with xiao. “Yeah, xiao is gonna wait there until we pick him up”
“You would think after all these years he would understand what his limit it” Scara sighed, slipping his jacket on.
Luckily they lived in walking distance of the Cat’s Tail, the neighborhood was one of the reasons they chose to move into their house. When they got to the Cat’s Tail, a small bar, they found an energetic venti and a sleepy Kazuha.
“You gonna carry him home?” Heizou asked Scara.
“Me? You’re the one becoming a cop, don’t you work out?” He asked appalled.
“A detective!” He gasped. “And why not you?”
“I’m a musician, if I hurt my hand my career is over” he smirked.
“At least you have someone to help you open the doors and stuff” Xiao added.
“Fine” Looking at kazuha leaning against the wall of the booth, Heizou slid in next to him. “Zuzu... kazuha it’s time to go home” he said gently.
Sleepily looking at Heizou, he pouted. “You’re not gonna leave me?”
“Of course not” he smiled, rubbing his arm. Moving to sit on the edge of the booth, he looked over his shoulder at Kazuha. “Can you climb on?”
Wobbly moving to climb onto Heizou’s back, he hugged him gently. Standing up with ease, Scara kept a hand on Kazuha’s side to keep them balanced. “Scara’s here too” he smiled a dopey grin.
“Yeah I came too” he sighed gently. Waving goodbye to xiao and venti, they set off for home with a snuggly Kazuha.
“So are they dating yet?” Xiao asked venti
“No, but I’m sure they will be soon” he smiled, leaning against xiao.
“You don’t have to pretend to be drunk anymore, I’m not carrying you home” he smirked.
“Why not?” He pouted. “Then can we have another drink?”
“No” xiao said firmly.
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“Easy Kazuha, hold on” Heizou struggled to keep him balanced as they came through the front door. Kazuha decided he should try and help, already attempting to get down on his own.
“Just hold still” Scara put a hand on Kazuha’s back to keep him calm. Reaching down he helped slip the others shoes off.
“Scara” he whimpered.
“Yeah? What?” Standing up, he felt Kazuha’s thin finger under his chin pulling them closer until their lips were touching. A soft kiss, Kazuha leaned forward to get closer to the dark haired man. Frozen with wide eyes, Scara grabbed onto Heizou’s shirt.
“What do you want me to do?” He asked confused, tossing kazuha in the air a little to readjust him.
Pulling back, Kazuha softly kissed behind Heizou’s ear. “Can’t reach” he whined.
“Can’t reach what?” Scara asked, still in a daze.
“Heizou’s lips” he pouted, nuzzling closer to Heizou’s neck.
“I think someone needs to go to bed” Heizou laughed, giving Scara a shocked look.
Making their way down the hall to Kazuha’s room, Heizou set him down on the bed gently. Before he could back away, Kazuha was holding onto his hand. “Can I kiss you?” He asked softly.
“Are you sure?” Heizou looked between the white haired man and Scara.
“Why did you ask him and not me!”
“Because you would have said no and I really wanted to” kazuha pouted at him, causing Scara’s cheeks to go red.
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen you blush” Heizou announced. “You look cute” leaning forward, he waited in front of Kazuha’s lips. “You can kiss me if you want Kazuha”
Closing the gap between them, Kazuha brought a hand up to cup Heizou’s face. “Soft” he whispered against Heizou’s lips.
Heizou smirked watching Kazuha chase after his lips as he stood up. “You can have another kiss after you get ready for bed, and then another after you have a glass of water”
“I want one from Scara” they both turned to look at the wide eyed man in the doorway.
“No!”
“Then no water” kazuha spat back
Sighing, he rubbed his eyes. “It’s just one kiss, what’s the harm?” Heizou teased.
“Fine” turning he went to the kitchen to get Kazuha his water.
“Let’s get you changed before he comes back” Heizou smiled, grabbing a big tshirt for Kazuha.
Focused, Kazuha carefully undid the buttons on his shirt to reveal his milky white skin. “ God, he looks good” Heizou thought to himself. He had done a good job over the years of hiding his feelings for his two friends, but Kazuha’s kiss sent him over the edge and he didn’t want it to end. “Kazuha?”
“Yeah?” Popping his head through the neck hole of the shirt, he looked up at Heizou gently.
“Why did you kiss us?” He asked as Scara came into the room.
“Because I like you… both of you” turning to look at Scara for the second half of his statement. “Kiss, I got ready” he insisted, tugging on Heizou’s shirt.
Kneeling in front of Kazuha, Heizou cupped his face to admire him for a moment. Kazuha had always been stunning in his eyes, secretly stealing glances while they were in class together and after they moved in together. Testing the waters he kissed Kazuha slowly, going for a deeper kiss than before.
“Get a room” Scara scoffed sitting next to them.
Putting his hand on Scara’s thigh, Heizou slowly pulled away from the kiss. “Your next” he smirked, as Scara’s ears went red.
“Shut up” handing the cup to kazuha, “drink your water and go to bed”
“Will you sleep here?” He asked, directed at both of them.
“Us?” Scara asked shocked.
“My bed has room” he pointed out.
“Thats not-“ he started to say.
“Of course!” Heizou announced for them both, receiving a look from Scara.
Scara wasn’t opposed to the idea of Kazuha liking them. Heizou and Kazuha were the only ones he had actual romantic feelings for, the only ones he truly worried about. He had flings over the years to fill his desires, but they were never satisfying enough for him. At the end of the day Kazuha and Heizou were the ones he wanted to come home to, he just didn’t understand what those feelings were.
Quickly drinking his glass of water, Kazuha felt the cold liquid escape his lips and run down his neck. Letting out a gasp, he showed Scara his empty glass. “Kiss?”
“God, have you always been this demanding?” He huffed, internally thinking “ he’s adorable, fuck” kissing Kazuha softly, the white haired man wrapped his arms around Scara’s neck.
Smiling at the two, Heizou's thoughts wandered off to think about how this relationship could work. Not much would really change between them. Kazuha would still be the glue that kept them together. He and Scara would find new ways to tease each other. He already could think of a hundred ways to see Scara blush. Sitting next to Kazuha, he put a gentle hand on his back.
Feeling Heizou’s hand on him, Kazuha pulled away from Scara before falling back on the bed. “This is perfect”
The two sat silently watching their friend for a moment, realizing he was already sound asleep. Looking over at Scara, Heizou quietly asked. “What do you think about all of this?”
“What? His confession or the kissing?”
“Both”
“It’s nice” he answered softly.
“Yeah?” Leaning closer, Heizou moved to look into Scara’s eyes. “Do you like us back?”
“Back?” Shocked, he looked at Heizou carefully. “You too?”
“Yeah, since forever. Just didn’t want to fuck things up and lose you guys” he admitted.
“We should wait till tomorrow… for him to get up” Scara nodded to Kazuha.
“Wanna help me tuck him in?”
“You’re not gonna sleep here?”
“I will, but I want to shower first” Heizou added, pulling the blankets back.
Lifting Kazuha into his arms, Scara settled the two of them into the bed. “Hurry up and shower”
“Why? You want me to join you?” He smirked, taking his shirt off as he headed out the door.
“God damn you two will kill me” he sighed, readjusting Kazuha so he was in the middle of the bed.
Curling into Scara’s side, Kazuha kept a tight grip on his shirt. “Don’t go” he mumbled.
“I’m right here Kazuha” he whispered, pulling the white haired man closer to his chest. They were both aware of Kazuha’s abandonment issues, having been there with him in the past for parts of it, so Scara just held him close.
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The next morning Kazuha woke up to Heizou sleeping on his chest and Scara’s arms around his waist. Freezing for a moment, he ran through the events from the night before.
“Went to dinner with Venti… ordered a nonalcoholic drink… Venti ordered!” Sighing, he rubbed his eyes. “I got drunk again… but then… how did we get here?” He thought to himself.
Feeling Heizou stretching his legs, he looked down at him nervously. Sleepy eyes looked up at him with a soft smile. “Hi” stretching up to kiss Kazuha, he nestled into his chest. Noticing how tense the white haired man was, he slowly sat up.
“Kazuha? You ok?” Intimately rubbing his leg, Heizou waited to see if he was ok.
“I…. how…”
“Why are you two so loud?” Scara complained.
“Kazuha… do you remember last night?” Heizou asked.
Shaking his head no, he watched the auburn haired mans eyes go wide. “Shit… I… I thought you remembered the kiss”
“Kiss!” Kazuha gasped.
“Kisses” Scara pointed out.
Turning around to look at him, Scara didn’t move away from Kazuha like he usually did. “What did I do?”
“You kissed me in the entryway” Scara answered.
“And then me in here” Heizou added.
“Then me again in here, after you kissed him. You were very fair about distributing them” Scara added, slowly getting up.
“I… I… I’m sorry” he blurted out.
Kissing Kazuha’s cheek, Heizou smirked. “Don’t be. It was nice”
“It’s fine” Scara leaned back against the headboard of the bed.
“I’ve liked the two of you since we were in high school. Just didn’t want to fuck things up” Heizou admitted.
“Not interested in anyone else” Scara added.
Kazuha blinked slowly, looking between the two of them. “So… now what?”
“We date?” Heizou smirked, leaning closer. He wanted to kiss them both so badly.
“Friday we go out to dinner” Scara added without another thought. Wrapping an arm around Kazuha, he rubbed Heizou’s shoulder softly.
“I don’t have training saturday so we can have fun and stay up late, then stay in bed all day” he smiled crookedly as he kissed kazuha again.
“Horn dog” Scara smirked. Secretly wanting the other two just as much.
Leaning back into Scara’s side, he smiled at them each for a moment. “I’ve liked you both for a long time… I was just scared it would chase you away”
“Not going anywhere” Scara added, kissing the top of his head.
Laying his head in Kazuha’s lap, Heizou smiled up at them. “Nope! Too comfortable”
“What do you two want for breakfast?” Kazuha asked.
“Pancakes!” Heizou announced as Scara answered “Eggs”
Before they could bicker about it Kazuha quickly said, “We can have both, and bacon”
“Good” Scara huffed, getting up to go to the kitchen.
Kissing Kazuha once more, “Good morning baby” Heizou smirked before running off after Scara. “Come back! I want my good morning kiss!”
“No! You have morning breath!” Scara screamed back from the kitchen.
Smiling softly to himself, Kazuha followed the noise into the kitchen where Heizou was trying to steal a kiss from Scara. Admiring the two of them he knew they’d be able to make things work, not much was going to change.