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WHO: Kaneki & Bakugou
WHERE: De Chima, Kaneki's apartment
WHEN: Later in October
WHAT: They end up spending the night together
WARNINGS: Nothing right now it's fluff

[Ever since he was finally no longer grounded, Katsuki finds himself visiting Ken more and more- and the same goes with his friend. It just feels natural after everything. They had been through too much, shared too much, for him to be okay with not seeing Ken often. It's not like Ken is Katsuki's first friend. He's close to several people. But most people don't give him butterflies when he thinks of him. Most people would piss him off if they held his hand, not make his chest oddly warm.

No point in thinking about it too deeply. He'll just drive himself crazy.

Katsuki stands in front of the door that has become familiar, notes in one hand and a drink tray with two coffees in the other. He doesn't even pause as he headbutts the door to announce his arrival.]

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[ kaneki is finishing a report on a book, patiently reading through the pages while writing down notes and leave red marks here and there so he can analyze the information better - like his father did, he too will do. He was nearly finished when he hears the knock (??? that wasn't a knock, that was a bang), and of course he is quick to open the door.

Only to find Bakugou carrying drinks. Ah, of course it's him ] Welcome back. [ "Welcome back". He says it because in the end, they always see each other a lot and they always end up coming to each other's place.

Kaneki gets out of the way, to let Bakugou in ] Thank you for the coffee. Did you make it yourself?

["Welcome back"

That warm feeling stirs in his chest, fluttering through his ribs and reaching his cheeks leaving him blushing. He likes hearing those words from Kaneki, because it feels like home. He steps inside, putting the drink tray on the counter.]

No. Would've gotten cold. I can make some here, if you want.

[ kaneki closes the door behind them, moving after Bakugou to reach for a cup ] It's fine, I will try this one. And later you can make some more. [ to let Bakugou train a bit the art of coffee making.

he takes a sip of the coffee, sighing after with a pleased smile ] It's good. [ so warm. ] Thank you.

Don't tell me what to do. [He grumbles, lifting the other cup to his lips to take a sip. The drink just makes him warmer, as if he needed that. He'd rather be holding Kaneki's hands right about now-]

Yeah, yeah. It was on the way.

[It wasn't.]

[ Kaneki smiles wider, but eventually he glances at Katsuki's other hand, specifically towards his notes ] Are you going to study with me?

These are notes on how to blow up the Porter. ...But I guess I could study with you. [He looks to the side and shrugs.]

[ of... course they are.

kaneki just shakes his head with a smile and takes another sip of his coffee, before he gestures for Bakugou to follow him to the small living room. His book and notes are on the coffee table where Kaneki was studying ] You can sit on the sofa, and I'm nearly done with this assignment.

Also I have food in the fridge for you, if you are hungry. [ food became something Kaneki now always has in the house, even though he eats none of it; since Bakugou often comes over, he cooks for him all the time and always has some dinner or snacks ready for Katsuki ]

I'll kill your sofa.

[Katsuki growls, flopping down on the sofa like he's used to it. Which he is.] What are you workin' on...?

You didn't have to. [He goes quiet for a moment, frowning. Then he decides, fuck it.] I've been thinking. I could drain some of my blood and you... you know.

[ kaneki looks back at his papers ] We were asked to read a novel from the medieval times and try to focus on how we can learn from history. I chose a Monogatari. [ which the teacher wasn't particularly excited about because the course focus more on English works and they didn't expect Kaneki to go for Japanese works, but kaneki is technically doing the assignment right because no one said he couldn't do that.

He sits down next to the coffee table, and as he was about to reach for his pen he hears Bakugou and just.

stares back at him.

for a while.

Did he hear that right? ] Wha...t...? T-there is no need for that...! I- I get what I need from the government...!

Is the one you picked any good? [Yeah, no, he doubts he'd be of much help to Kaneki. Not that he needs it.

Katsuki scowls and shrugs.]

I know you do, don't be weird. It was just an offer...

[He looks to the side, embarrassed.]

You don't have to offer yourself for things like that... [ back in that strange world, Katsuki also offered it. Honestly, most wouldn't, specially if Kaneki has a source that doesn't require hurting anyone. Or draining anyone.

Kaneki looks back at Bakugou and moves a little, to sit next to the sofa where Katsuki is]

... Does it bother you I can't eat with you? Or are you trying to make up for the fact that I cook for you?

What? You'd rather eat corpses? Don't those taste like shit? You saying I taste shittier than shit?

[He scoffs. No, it doesn't bother him, but he does-

Kaneki hit the nail on the head. He bristles, his face red as he jumps back up.]

I don't care what you do, you stupid nerd! I just hate not payin' you back, but if you're gonna be an asshole about it...!

[ well, whatever kaneki eats tastes... Amazing. Corpses don't taste like shit, not at all. But he doesn't want to explain that,it's far too disgusting and he doesn't want to be even more disgusting in front of Katsuki.

He smiles a little] I don't cook for you because I want you to pay me back.

I like it. [ Kaneki brings his legs up so he can hug them while he speaks. He isn't lying, he likes cooking, no matter how much it makes him want to vomit as he touches and smells the food] Food is important, people cooking for each other is... Gentle. Spending time on something that the other person will enjoy and knowing it's appreciated.

It's very human. [ animals don't cook for others. Neither do ghouls (well, some do). But Kaneki understands why Touka always ate what her human friend made for her, even if it'd make her sick. Because the friend did it with Touka in mind, with love and care. So it's important]

[Katsuki stares at Ken wordlessly. Human, huh? His biology may be different, but Ken is probably more human than him. He finally sinks back down, leaning against Ken.]

You're an idiot, you know that? You're lucky your cooking's so good. Otherwise I'd kick your ass...

[ kaneki snorts, amused ] You should just say "thank you for the food", you know?

[ kaneki bumps his head against Katsuki's gently ] You can go eat if you want, while I finish my assignment. [ it's better than having kaneki staring at him while he eats ]

I KNOW HOW TO SAY THANK YOU!!! I GOT MANNERS, ASSHOLE!

[He headbutts Kaneki back, but he doesn't get up yet.] Yeah. You need to focus.

[He stands up and stretches, heading to the kitchen.]

[ kaneki watches him for a second, before he turns back to the book and his notes. While he focus on that, he will drink the coffee Katsuki brought him, and patiently continue his report, reading out loud passages of the book from time to time - and not even realize he is doing so. That's how immersed he gets in his books.

He will finish about almost a hour later, stretching a bit before he pulls the eyepatch away so he can rub his eyes.With a sigh, Kaneki leans back against the sofa just to relax for a moment ]

[Katsuki settles on a snack. He'll eat dinner when Kaneki is done. After he finishes and cleans up, he goes back to the sofa.]

You look good without it.

[ Kaneki looks back at Bakugou with a small smile, cheeks warming up a little ]

I don't know, it makes me look a bit badass, I think.

[ he turns to the other, an arm leaning against the sofa while he speaks]

Say, did you receive an invite to a Halloween party? I think everyone got one.

You wish.

[He snorts, sitting down.]

Dunno. I usually burn my mail.

[ BAKUGOU..............

kaneki just moves a little to grab from his bags a small invitation to a certain Halloween Party - and after hands it to Bakugou ]

I was thinking of going. I mean - I never went to a Halloween party so I thought I could try... [ but at the same time, he doesn't want to go alone either ] Uhm- I don't know if this is the sort of thing you'd go to, but if you'd like, we could maybe go together? [ kaneki feels his cheeks burning.

Should he be asking for that? Isn't it weird to ask him to come along with Kaneki? Maybe Bakugou should go with someone else, actually - it'd be less strange, after all. ] Ah, only if you want to! If you are busy it's fine!

[Katsuki just stares at the invitation, his cheeks turning red.

Kaneki wants him to go to a party. A Halloween party doesn't sound so bad.]

Yeah, whatever. I'll go.

Ah- really? [ there is a sense of relief, Kaneki doesn't want to be weird around Bakugou because of his feelings. He already knows he is, he already knows he does weird things like holding Bakugou's hand too often, but the other doesn't seem to notice those weird things (or maybe he just doesn't mind them) and so Kaneki has to wonder if he is pushing it too much.

He doesn't want to lose Bakugou just because he couldn't hold back his feelings.]

You will have to pick something to wear. I'm going as a mage, I decided.

Shut up, I said I would. [He's not pushing too much. Katsuki sometimes thinks he's misinterpreting it, and maybe Kaneki acts this way with all his friends. But he can't push him away.]

Like in a video game? I'll just wear my normal clothes.

[no, Bakugou. It's because Kaneki has a massive crush on you. Even if he says he can no longer have it, he can't help but to feel it. ]

Ah, but dressing up is the fun part of Halloween, right? [ and candy but Kaneki can't eat] it'll be fun to see you dressing up.

I dress up anyway in my hero costume.

[He frowns and decides to cooperate (maybe).]

Fine, I'll dress up. What am I supposed to dress up as?

Er- well, I don't know. Anything you want, really. [ kaneki is going as a witch, which is the most unoriginal thing ever. Don't expect him to tell you. ]

The idea is to pick something you usually wouldn't wear right?

Tch...

[He'd go as Shouto or something, because the bastard's annoying, but only his classmates would get it.]

I'll go as a bomb.

[ Kaneki opens his mouth and then closes]

That's very predictable. [ he is teasing Bakugou, of course]

HAH?! YOU GOT NO ROOM TO TALK!!!

[He yells at him, leaning in closer before pausing.]

You could be a delinquent and I could be a nerd.

[ oh! That's a good idea! Kaneki brightens up with a smile]

I could pull that off! [ he moves a little, to reach for Bakugou's head and comb his hair with his fingers]

You'd have to tidy up your hair, though!

[He scoffs softly, but ends up leaning into Kaneki's hand, that warm feeling returning.]

Good luck. Nothing keeps it in place.

A lot of wax and hairspray would do the trick. Maybe cement. [ Kaneki's fingers brush through Katsuki's hair for a bit longer, smiling softly as he leans into the touch.

As selfish as it sounds, Kaneki is glad Bakugou is this comfortable around him. He feels guilty in a way - what if he knew that Kaneki likes him? For sure he wouldn't allow this if he knew Ken's feelings - but he is so glad he can have this much.]

I will leave mine messy and walk like I have some back issue. [ that's how delinquents do it, right?] And fake piercings.

Maybe for a minute, but it'll explode right back. [Most friends don't brush his hair the way Kaneki does. Probably because they know they'd get bitten. But he likes it when it's Kaneki. Maybe because it's Kaneki.

Maybe he's sick, but is it possible to be sick for a couple of months?]

Your hair couldn't be messy if you tried.

[He moves to fan his fingers through Kaneki's hair, ruffling it.]

The posture's intimidating! It's makin' a point!

Yes it could. You have never seen my bed hair. [ it's a mess. Kaneki isn't exactly a morning person and his hair gets all over the place.

As Bakugou ruffles his hair, Ken laughs, shaking is head after.]

I can be really intimidating without walking like a hunchback.

Maybe I want to- see it, so I can see how stupid it is.

[Katsuki stumbles, managing to save himself at the last second.]

Okay, let's fucking see your best delinquent impression.

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[ lucky him Ken is an oblivious idiot.]

... Fine, fine. But you better not laugh.

[ Kaneki stands up, both his hands messing up his black hair which does stand up. Not just that, but he takes off his jumper (which is too tidy to belong to a delinquent) and opens the first buttons of his shirt - and also untucks it.

And after he puts both his hands in his pant pockets and makes a pose with a grin]

"Ya better gimme yer lunch money, shorty". [ perfection]

... [Katsuki just stares at Kaneki in absolute silence.

Give him a moment-]

BAHAHAHAHA!!! WHAT WAS THAT?!

[He clutches his sides, tears streaming down his face as he accidentally rolls off the couch.]

[ Kaneki's face turns bright red, but he is still smiling, moving so he can playful push Katsuki away with his foot]

I told you not to laugh you know!

Besides, this is exactly how you sound, you delinquent!

Shut up-

[Katsuki hisses between snickers, reaching to grab Kaneki's leg and try and pull him down.]

I'm a lot more creative than that!

[ kaneki tries to keep balance, but eventually he falls down with a small gasp. His legs fights to free itself from bakugou's hold ]

Are you? "Lord Explosion Murder"? [ he laughs again ]

[Katsuki moves to try and bite Kaneki's leg- it won't hurt him.]

WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY HERO NAME?!

[ naturally, it won't. Ken is a ghoul after all. And instead, he just shakes his leg, a bit like you'd do when trying to shake off a tiny angry dog (though Bakugou isn't tiny is he?).

Kaneki snorts] shouldn't hero names be short and catchy?

[While he's not tiny nor a dog, he does end up growling and stubbornly biting down. But he does end up letting go to answer.]

IT'S THE CATCHIEST NAME OUT THERE!!!

[ biting like that, he sure is a dog ] It's hard to roll off the tongue. And very long too.

You should be called "Bomb boy".

[ kaneki chuckles, sitting down and pulling his leg away ] Say, how do you even choose hero names? It'd suck if two people were called the same, right? [ there is only so many to go around too ]

It ain't my problem you can't pronounce it-

B-

Bomb boy- What kinda...

[He stares, stupefied, sitting back up.] You just lost your naming privileges. And that ain't a problem. They could just fight it to the death.

....... Yeah, I think I'm going to call you "bomb boy" from now on.

It's much easier to say. [ he's going to tease him now]

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