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[Nah, but he can totally footjob him on the drive back home. Yael won't mind that at all.]

Really? Next you'll accuse me of being straight.

[He's always had a Specific Type Of Guy that he favors, but that's largely unexplored territory given how long he was in an exclusive relationship with a woman.]

[ That would require some flexibility... maybe roadhead instead. ]

I kind of thought you were at first, actually.

[Roadhead works too. Make it sloppy.]

You're wrong, but I don't blame you. I project that "straight guy" energy, don't I?

[Gasp. Self-awareness.]

You really do. At least you're aware.

[ Much in the same way Yuui is aware of his own energy. ]

How long have you known? What kind of guys always caught your attention?

[ He's genuinely curious about Yael's experience, which is surely to be completely different from his own. Long term relationships tend to do that, after all. ]

Hard to say. I couldn't discuss it with anyone, for one thing. For another, I was thinking more about the future with my ex.

[In other words, he has to really wrack his brain on this one. Hmm.]

I like attitude. Sassiness. Blonds are pretty hot too.

[All of this screams straight man.]

[ God, it sure fucking does. Yuui has to hold himself back from making a face at Yael. ]

...What's your type in women?

[ He's trying to see something. ]

Sexy.

[Stop? He sees what you're trying to do here??]

I never had much time to think about that either. I like the same qualities in both men and women.

Sassy blondes with attitude, then? Oh, and busty.

[ He remembers that, Yael. He'll never forget it. ]

What was your fiancee like?

[ Yuui eyes him, wondering if he should even be asking that. Is it too soon...? ]

Yeah. I'll take a guy with big tits too.

[Or flat as pancakes tits. He'll take those too, clearly.]

You sure you want me to answer that? You might not like the answer.

[Considering how prone to jealousy baby boy here is.]

[ Blonde men with big tits... maybe Yuui should get buff.

Yael has a point with his jealousy, because Yuui might not like the answer after all. But... ]

I'd like to know. She was a big part of your life, so I think that not asking about her would be a mistake.

She was pigheaded and stubborn. Real assertive for a girl, so the boys in the neighborhood steered clear of her. She'd push them around if they gave her any trouble, but she'd push me around plenty too.

[...]

Our first kiss was one she stole from me. Said she just wanted to see the look on my face when a cute girl kissed me. I didn't mind, of course. I let her take it.

[Seeing a pattern here, Yuui? Yael loves a bully.]

She took one look at shy, sensitive Sheza and made it her mission to toughen me up, and she did. We became best friends, did everything together. We were in our late teens when we realized we wanted to be together for the rest of our lives.

[ He sure does! It honestly makes Yuui smile as he leans forward onto the table, resting his chin in his palm as he listens. ]

What made you realize?

[ Yuui realizes it's a vague question, so he amends it after a short pause: ]

When did you realize you were in love with her?

[ Look, he's doing his best not to let his own jealousy bubble up. She was an incredibly important person in Yael's life, so Yuui wants to know anything that Yael is willing to say about her. ]

[He's toeing a fine, fine line here.................. Where's the damn food? He should've ordered a drink.]

Honestly? I'm not sure. We just realized one day we liked each other a lot and decided we'd keep sticking together. That's what felt natural.

Wow. That's boring.

[ Yuui even has the audacity to look disappointed as he leans forward to grab more bread. ]

I realized I loved my first boyfriend at a random moment. We'd usually walk home together when he was done with football practice, but I was running late after school. I thought I'd swing by to see if he had left yet, but he was waiting for me.

[ He smiles, just a touch shy at sharing this, but there's a softness in his eyes. Has he mentioned this boyfriend...? If not, oops. ]

A small moment in the scheme of things, but seeing him waiting there meant a lot to me.

Football practice, huh.

[Forgive the snort of laughter. That's too perfect.]

You really do have a type.

[But Yuui isn't the only one with a possessive streak. Reaching across the table, Yael pinches Yuui's cheek, a lopsided grin on his lips.]

Cute story. Why'd you break up with that guy?

[ He'll allow that little pinch and the comment about a type, but only because he thinks that little lopsided grin is cute. ]

His mother fell ill and had to go back home to Japan.

[ In other words, it wasn't by choice. ]

[Well. That complicates matters, doesn't it? Yael chooses not to think about whether or not Yuui has any lingering affection for that man, focusing instead on their meals as the waiter swings by to drop their order off.

A few bites of beef and rice and he's collected himself enough to answer, though he really wouldn't mind dropping this conversation wholesale.]

I see. Sorry to hear it.

[ Oh, his food looks delicious and Yuui immediately dives into his dish.

But Yael's lack of a reaction is very, very telling. Taking his spoon and grabbing a bit off of Yael's plate, he tilts his head. ]

You seem upset.

Really?

[He sure doesn't feel upset. What's Yuui on about? Nom nom, beef.......................]

Pretty sure I'm fine. Concentrate on your food.

I tell you why we split up and you go silent for several minutes, only to say "sorry to hear that". It's a little hard to concentrate on my food when you're sulking right in front of me.

[ He pops the spoonful of Yael's food into his own mouth though. It's delicious, just as he had expected. ]

You're always telling me to be honest. Don't be a hypocrite.

Sulking? Bullsh—

[Mmph. Ah, Greek salad... It's as refreshingly tart as Yael remembers.]

I just don't like the idea that you might still have feelings for the guy. Even if you won't act on them, that annoys me.

[ ...Hm. Is Yael possessive? He wonders, looking at Yael like he's just had a revelation. ]

I haven't spoken with Youou in two years.

[ He pauses. ]

Also, we broke up when we were seventeen.

[hE DIDN'T ASK, but it's fine. It's fine! A bit weird that Yuui still corresponds with the guy, even if it's been years, but whatever. Shut up and let him eat his meat in peace.]

Weird name. Why haven't you talked to him since then? Did you tell him you were getting an internet boyfriend in two years?

[ Yuui shouldn't, but he laughs. It's kind of cute, the way Yael is acting so petulant. ]

We fell out of contact. That's all.

[ With a smile, he has more of his food, watching Yael as he chews. ]

Are you jealous?

[It sure would be a shame if he didn't hear what Yuui was accusing him of because he's yawning. Yaaaawn.]

Couldn't care less. How's your salad?

[Yael nudges Yuui's plate closer to him. Eat ya damn lettuce, rabbit.]

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