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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

But when his eyes met Haruichi’s again, all he could see was acceptance, a soft pink dusting across his cheeks, and a smile so blinding it would put the sun to shame. He should have listened to his heart from the start. END.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

the soft press of contact sending a shiver down his spine. As he pulled away, the reality of what he had done set in. He froze, waiting for Haruichi’s reaction, his heart pounding wildly in his chest. He had been impulsive, so bold it surprised even himself.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

But then, almost as if without conscious thought, he leaned in, his lips finding Haruichi’s in a tentative, hesitant kiss. For a moment, it was just the two of them, their lips meeting in a rush of emotion. Aoi felt the warmth of Haruichi’s mouth against his own–

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

"The heart is never wrong, you know." Haruichi’s hand on his chin, the intensity of his gaze, it all felt like a challenge. Aoi’s mind was racing, conflicting emotions pulling him in opposite directions. Fear, hope, excitement, all fighting for control.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Aoi could be as physically strong as possible but when it came to Haruichi, he was emotionally weak. Just a fool with a crush, too stubborn to speak up. But it seemed Haruichi had seen through that too. Haruichi chuckled again, his hand moved to Aoi’s chin, tilting his head so they were eye to eye.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Aoi felt every nerve in his body reacting to Haruichi’s touch, the warmth of his fingers, the way his voice caressed his name. He wanted to look away, to hide the emotions he couldn’t conceal, but it was useless.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Haruichi’s eyes were fixed on him, as if trying to read his every thought. He reached up, fingers brushing against Aoi’s hair, the gesture so tender that it only added to the whirlwind of emotions coursing through him. "You should trust your heart more, Aoi," Haruichi whispered.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

He stepped closer, closing the distance between them. Aoi’s heart hammered in his chest, his breath catching as Haruichi looked down at him, their height difference suddenly feeling pronounced and yet somehow insignificant. "It’s cute," he murmured, his words spoken softly, for Aoi’s ears only.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

“I’m not-" Aoi wanted to deny everything, but the words refused to leave his mouth, the lie tasting bitter on his tongue. Haruichi merely smirked knowingly, the glint in his eyes growing even brighter.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

What, exactly, he wasn’t quite sure, but the intensity in Haruichi’s gaze was impossible to ignore. He looked up, meeting Haruichi’s eyes, his heart skipping a beat as their gazes locked. He suddenly found himself with a sense of free falling that both scared and excited him.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

"If you always look away when I look at you, you’ll miss the big picture, Aoi.” Aoi swallowed, the weight of Haruichi’s words settling on him. It was true, he realized. He’d been so focused on avoiding eye contact, on trying to appear unaffected, that he had missed something.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Haruichi chuckled, clearly amused by Aoi’s attempt to feign indifference, though failing miserably. "Don’t lie," he mused, tilting his head to the side. "Your face tells me all I need to know." His eyes danced with a mixture of mischief and curiosity, holding a glint of something more intense.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

–his nerves on edge, it was impossible to hide. "Shut up," he mumbled, the words more of a knee-jerk reaction than a rebuttal. He chanced a glance at Haruichi, the intensity of his gaze stealing the breath from his lungs.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

“Oh, look at that,” he whispered, his voice tinged with a hint of satisfaction, “you’re cute when you blush.” Aoi’s heart pounded in his chest, the compliment sending a wave of warmth through him. He tried to keep a straight face, but the way his heart was racing–

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Aoi’s breath caught at the words, his eyes widening in surprise. He looked away, an attempt to hide the blush creeping onto his cheeks. But Haruichi was too close, too perceptive to miss the subtle signs.Haruichi’s smile widened, his tone turning more confident.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Haruichi chuckled softly, a low sound that made Aoi's heart race. Leaning in a little closer, his voice dropped lower, quieter, his blue eyes glinting mirthfully. "Well, if you're staring so intently, it almost makes it seem like you've got a crush on me," Haruichi said.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

“You're staring again, Aoi," he teased, a playful edge to his voice. "Getting distracted by my charm, are you?" Aoi knew he’d been caught but it wasn’t the first time. His nose scrunched up, lips barely moving as the corners of his mouth curled upward. “And If I am?”

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

But whenever Aoi caught himself looking a little too long at Haruichi, he couldn’t help but wonder if there was something more under the pretense of friendship. Haruichi was as observant as ever, catching sight of the prolonged glances Aoi threw his way. He smirked, a knowing glint in his eyes.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

As their training sessions and missions continued, the bond between them only seemed to grow stronger, the air between them charged with a potent mixture of admiration, rivalry and something else that neither of them quite understood.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

It only got worse when they were accepted into the Third Division. Training sessions, meals, missions, all side by side as if the Vice Captain and Captain had it out for him by pairing them together whenever there was a chance. He hated it - he loved it.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

“Yep, just as I thought, you're a quiet one, huh?” And Maybe if Aoi had spoken up more he wouldn’t have become known for being so quiet, but it wasn’t as if he really wanted to talk with everyone. He just wanted to talk to Haruichi, but the words caught in his throat like butterflies in a net.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Haruichi smirked, a sparkle in his eyes that seemed to reflect his amusement. He leaned forward slightly, the casual ease of his stance only adding to the confidence with which he carried himself. The air around him seemed charged, the subtle power of his presence clear in the intensity of his gaze.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

not for any exam or practice drill. But then again, he’d never come across anyone quite like Haruichi. Aoi managed a hum of affirmation, a small nod of his head, his expression tense because he was worried his feelings were going to show on his face should he open his mouth for more than a breath.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

The vice around his heart gave way and for the first time in a long time, he found himself feeling winded. How was he supposed to respond when it felt like all the air had left his lungs? When he’d never felt as nervous as when Haruichi stepped toward him,

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

Or maybe it was because Haruichi had singled him out with a confident smile, “You’re Aoi Kaguragi, right?” It hadn’t been the kind of voice he’d been expecting - calm and collected, a little lilt to it that belied his interest. And Aoi was a goner.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

So why, when he saw him face to face for the first time, mere applicants trying to join the Third Division, did his heart ache like it was held in a vice? Because he was meeting his self proclaimed rival? Because Haruichi’s eyes were a lot lighter than they appeared in his picture online?

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

The best of the best, the star of Tokyo Neutralization University, Haruichi Izumo. Aoi had no reason to take an interest in him other than he was competition. It helped push him to be better when he had a goal. Whatever Haruichi scored, he’d score better.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

#怪獣8号 #KaijuNo8 #Aoichi A thread Fic | Rated G It started before they’d even joined the third division, when Aoi was still attending the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force & all he’d had was a name to put to a face. Sea-foam green hair & blue eyes seemed to challenge him from beyond his phone screen.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

I should have done this before but I’ll do it now. 10 Animes to get to know me! Let’s be mutuals ♡´･ᴗ･`♡ ❥ One Piece ❥ Kaiju No. 8 ❥ Dr. Stone ❥ Demon Slayer ❥ Wind Breaker ❥ Bleach ❥ Naruto ❥ Jujutsu Kaisen ❥ Bungou Stray Dogs ❥ Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

He knew it was pointless to dream about what could never be. But Haruichi was hopeless and Aoi – Aoi was everything. END.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

And every time they touched, even just briefly - a clap on the back, or a brush of fingertips - it felt like an electric shock ran through his body. His entire world narrowed down to the point of contact, and it took all of his willpower not to grasp hold of Aoi’s hand and never let go.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

But despite his attempts, the feelings in his chest lingered, like a fire that refused to be extinguished. & every time Aoi was near, his heart would skip a beat, his hands would grow clammy, and his mind would fill with forbidden thoughts. Thoughts of Aoi’s hands holding his, of his lips upon his.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

But still, Haruichi knew better than to delude himself into thinking his feelings for Aoi could ever become anything more than platonic. They were teammates, friends and rivals - nothing more and never would be. He had to accept that and move on with his life.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Like two sides of the same coin, different but so alike. And yet, it was precisely this combination of strengths and flaws that made Aoi so mesmerizing to him. He could see his strength and resilience, his vulnerability and humanity. It made him real, more than just a distant, untouchable figure.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

But at the same time, Haruichi knew of Aoi's stubbornness and tendency to be hard on himself. He knew Aoi had a deep sense of duty and responsibility, and he could see the burden that it placed on him. It was the same weight he carried upon himself. And maybe that was why he understood him so well.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

He knew that Aoi’s hands were rough, yet gentle. and that he had a quiet intensity that could be almost intimidating. He admired Aoi's unwavering determination, and felt a surge of both respect and want when he saw how Aoi carried himself with an effortless grace and confidence.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Despite it all, he knew he wouldn’t be able to shake off his feelings even if he wanted to. He understood Aoi better than anyone else in the Third Division. He knew how his mouth ticked up when he was amused, how his brows furrowed and a crease formed between them.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

He was pulled out of his thoughts by the sound of Aoi’s deep, melodic laugh, sending his heart racing. Haruichi knew that the odds were against them ever being anything more than friends, but he still couldn’t shake the feeling of longing inside him, the desire to be closer to Aoi.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Haruichi’s eyes drifted lower, taking in the sight of Aoi’s large hands. He wondered what it would feel like to be grabbed by them, to have his hand slotted into his, fingers intertwined. Haruichi Imagined it would feel safe, warm - like it was right.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Each time Aoi laughed or smiled, Haruichi felt a flutter in his stomach. He could feel his heart racing at the mere sight of Aoi, like a moth drawn to a flame. He couldn’t deny the attraction he’d felt growing over their time together friends and rivals.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

He knew he shouldn't be staring, but he couldn't tear his eyes away. Haruichi had never been so fully captivated by someone before. He admired Aoi’s strong jawline and his piercing eyes that seemed to look right through him whenever their gazes met.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

#KaijuNo8 #AoIchi A Thread Fic | Pining | Rated G Haruichi watched Aoi as he stood by the water cooler, chatting with some friends. He couldn't help but stare. How tall and broad Aoi was– It was like looking at a Greek God. He watched the way Aoi's muscles rippled as he moved, unable to look away.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Kafka’s eyes widened slightly and he nodded, pushing himself up to standing. His half drunk beer sat on the table long forgotten already. Maybe his night with Soshiro wasn’t over after all. END.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

more amused than annoyed at this point. "Okay, Casanova. Time for bed." Soshiro begrudgingly let go of Kafka, wobbling slightly as he tried to stand on his own. Okonogi looked over her shoulder at Kafka as she and Mina tried to get Soshiro towards the door. "Hibino, are you coming?"

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Soshiro grumbled under his breath, still clinging to Kafka. He was feeling the full effects of the alcohol now, and the room was spinning slightly around him. "Fine. I may be a bit drunk. But that doesn't mean I'm not having fun!" He gave Kafka a lopsided grin. Okonogi shook her head,

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Kafka felt his pulse quicken as Soshiro stumbled and grabbed him. His hands shot out, instinctively gripping Soshiro's shoulders to steady him. Okonogi rolled her eyes, clearly not convinced by Soshiro's claims. "Sure you are, buddy. That's why you can't even stand up properly."

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Soshiro made an exaggerated hurt face, dramatically clutching his heart. "You guys are no fun! I'm fine! I'm perfectly lucid!" He tried to stand up to prove his point, but stumbled almost immediately. He quickly grabbed onto Kafka for balance, accidentally pulling him closer in the process.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

“Aww, come on Okonogi. Can't you let me play with him a bit more? He's so fun to tease." Okonogi shot Soshiro a stern glare. "Youve had your fun for tonight. I think its time for you to go home and sleep this off." Mina snickered, arms crossed. "Yeah, you look like a cat who's had too much catnip."

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

And like an angel sent from above to save Kafka the embarrassment of the situation, Okonogi appeared with an amused Mina at her side. She thwacked Soshiro in the shoulder, “Stop bothering Hibino.” Soshiro let out a dramatic yelp, recoiling. He released Kafka, looking up at Okonogi with a pout.

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Dandy @spacedoutdandelion.bsky.social · 20/10/2024

Soshiro chuckled softly. He found Kafka's shyness adorable; seeing this side of him was entirely new. He decided to tease him a bit more. He shifted even closer, his nose nearly touching Kafka’s. “You're so red,” he murmured, grinning. “Is my presence too much for you?”

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