Unfortunately, today PK Academy was going to be having a marathon. During the coldest day of the fucking year.

'Why.. why me..?' (1)

Though, it seems the president of the class was super excited for it.

'I can't ever see myself being friends with that fucker.'

'I would say the same thing, but it seems like we actually are friends. Unfortunately.'

"Woo! Let's go class, we got this!" Hairo shouted to the class.

'Oh.. oh, baby. He's so warm. Maybe I can get used to him..' Asher slowly approached the hyped male, almost moaning in delight of the warm feeling he gave.

'It's almost disgusting how fast he gave in..'

The coach explained to them the course and how far they would be running, before counting them down and allowing the boys to run.

Asher was actually doing pretty well. He didn't feel like pushing himself to his fullest, so he was lagging behind a few people.

"I thought there were other people in front of me.." he then noticed the panting puppy behind him.

Oh. My mistake. It was just Kaidou, who looked like he was about to die.

'God.. that's embarrassing. I can't just do nothing..' he groaned, slowing his pace until he was beside the tired boy.

"Kaidou, you can't stop yet. Don't be a fuckin' loser and push!"

"I.. I can't do it..!" He sounded like he was going to cry.

"For fuck's sake," he rolled his eyes, grabbing Kaidou bridal style before continuing with the pace he had before.

'W-what!? What is this!? Why is he holding me like some fragile princess!?'

'Well, you are kinda fragile.'

Saiki watched as the two slowly approached him.

'Saiki's more athletic than I thought. Would've assumed he'd be in the back with Kaidou.'

'I could kill you with a snap of my fingers.'

"Ohoh, Saiki! You're doing pretty well, bud."

The pinkette nodded his head, which made Asher huff.

"Well.. maybe we can talk later!" The brunette sped up, passing Saiki.

'Hopefully not.'

It was very long and tedious, seeing that he was holding another person, but he got to the very end eventually.

'16th place? Not too shabby..'

He placed Kaidou down on his feet, the small boy looking up to him with a grin.

"Asher-san! Thank you for helping me, I didn't think you would be so nice and do that- I mean, not like that! You just don't seem like you would do that-!!"

The brunette deadpanned at the senseless rambling the boy did. "Shut up-"

"Okay-!" he squeaked.

"Anyways.. you're an exception. Only because you're cute, m'kay?" He waved a hand to him as he walked away.

'He- what- cute? I'm not cute- he called me cute..!'

'I'm not sure if he's enjoyed the compliment or not.' Saiki watched as Kaidou had a mental debate with myself.

Timeskip ..

Saiki was currently out of the house, enjoying his time with the coffee jelly he was served at the restaurant he was at.

'Mmm, coffee jelly..' he moaned, finishing the last bite of paradise.

'Now I've just gotta pay- oh. Seems like I forgot my wallet at home. I could wash the dishes in payment but... no.'

While Saiki had that little conversation with himself, he didn't notice the brunette that had walked into the building.

'Is that Saiki? Uh.. why is he wearing that funky coat?'

Asher slowly approached his table sliding into the booth. Saiki almost flinched when he saw him.

"Hey, Saiki~ We weren't able to talk the other day, so why not now, eh?"

'I really like his hair...'

'Is that why he wants to talk to me? Idiot.'

"I was just about to leave. But I don't have my wallet.."

"Then how about I pay? I, in fact, do have my wallet. Do you want to get something else while you're at it?"

"I guess I can spare some time.."

"Great. I'm gonna get coffee jelly I heard it was as good as their regular coffee. What about you?" He grabbed the menu that lied beside the pinkette.

"I want that too," he was quick to answer.

'Is he a coffee lover too? Huh..'

'What does that mean?'

"Is that what you had before? I saw you through the window, looks like you were enjoying yourself," he chuckled.

"There's no way I wouldn't be able to enjoy such a delicacy."

"To the point where you make erotic faces?"

"What? I was not."

Asher snorted. "Right.."

'How irritating...'

The brunette waved down a waiter, ordering them both coffee jellies before they walked away again.

"So.." Asher started.

'Great.'

"Pink hair, huh?"

"Are you stupid?" he accidentally let slip so Asher could hear.

"Me? Stupid? Never.."

'Huh? Why am I not angry? I mean, I'm glad I'm not I guess, but it's still a little weird..'

'Kinda surprised, too. Can't have you go breaking my face before I eat my jelly.'

The two cups of jelly were presented in front of them.

'Coffee jelly for free..? Maybe I should hang around him more often.'

"Damn. This doesn't look too fuckin' bad.." Asher muttered, taking a good look at the glass.

"Must you use such vulgar words?"

"Must you speak as if this is the 18th century?" he retorted with a scoff.

"At least I don't speak like- that."

"Like what, huh?"

"Like I'm uneducated."

Silence.

'Maybe that was too far. I can't even hear his thoughts-'

Asher burst with laughter, laying his forehead down on the table to cover his reddening face. "H-holy fuck-!"

'Huh?'

When he was able to speak, he slowly sat up, wiping the tears from his face. "Who knew you had some spice in you? Kinda seemed like a twink."

"Like a what?"

"Oh, my bad. You kinda come off like... somewhat like Kaidou. Just a bit smarter, y'know?"

"Never compare me to him again."

He put his hands up in defense. "No need to be so feisty. If anything, it's a compliment. Kaidou's pretty cute."

"So you think I'm cute?"

"Is that what you want to hear?"

"Hell no."

Asher snickered. "Well, too late. I like someone who isn't afraid to take a bite." he leaned across the table with a smirk on his lips.

'Too close-' Saiki leaned back against the booth.

The taller of the two sat back down in his seat with a small laugh, silently beginning to eat the coffee treat. Saiki followed.

'What an annoying guy..' he grumbled.

They continued to eat in silence, which was short because Asher finished rather quickly. It wasn't like it was a big meal.

"Wow~!" he sighed, sliding back against the booth seat. "That was the shit.."

"Please never refer to coffee jelly as 'shit' ever again."

"You know I didn't mean it like that."

'Of course I know,' he rolled his eyes.

"Don't you have somewhere to be?" Saiki looked through Asher's mind to find some excuse for him to leave.

The brunette thought for a moment. "Hmm.. oh, shit! You're right, I was supposed to be home, like- an hour ago."

He stood, pulling his wallet out to toss some money on the table. "I'll see you later, Saiki! Addio!"

'Italian too, huh? What a character..'

Timeskip ..

Today there class had decided to go out for a karaoke party! Asher wasn't a big fan of singing, but he's heard about the coffee jelly so he's definitely going.

'Guess he'll be there too. Great...'

It's almost late afternoon when they all arrive. It was big enough for most of the students, so it wasn't too stuffy in the room.

'Just get the jelly and get out.'

Asher sat himself beside Saiki on the couch. "Hey, lolipop."

"'Lolipop'? Is that the best you can do?"

"What!? It's because your hair is pink- and those little hairpin things you wear. By the way, you kinda look like some robot wanna-be nerd with that get up."

'Sometimes murder is okay to think about.'

"Anyways, I signed us up for a duet."

"Why would you do that-!?"

"Woah, calm down tiger," Asher chuckled. "I knew you would get angry, and I wanted to see how your face looked with a different emotion. It barely changed. No fun."

'This is why I try to stay away from people like you..'

"Oh, is that the phone? Hold on, gonna call in for the coffee jelly they have. It actually looked really good. Do you want one?"

'Nevermind, I think I love you.'

"Sure."

Asher nodded, standing from the couch and walking over to the phone to call in their order.

And the fiasco began. They would call in for their order, something would happen, and it would disappear. It happened once, twice, three fucking times!

"Holy shit, I'm gonna murder all of these bitches if they take our orders one more goddamn time." His fists were balled to his side as he sat on the couch, his foot tapping the ground impatiently.

"Calm down, tiger."

"Shut the fuck up."

"Someone's a bit moody. We can always get it another time."

'Is he trying to invite me on a date? Sly dog.'

'I didn't mean it like that. At all.'

"Right. I'm going to the bathroom, look out for our order."

The brunette nodded, crossing his arms as the pinkette stood from the comfortable seating area and walked out of the room.

Not even 10 minutes later, Saiki walked back in to, what looked like, a murder scene.

The only one who looked alive was Nendou, who was standing in front of a mic. Seems like he finished his song.

'Was it that bad to kill the entire class?'

He walked over to Asher, seeing his mouth slightly agape as a shocked expression.

"What happened?"

"Huh..? I'm not deaf yet..?"

'Well, it's still possible you are. But I can't say that.'

"No. Did the coffee jelly come?"

"Ahh.. I think the guy might've ran away after hearing Nendou. I'm not sure. My memory's all hazy..."

'Of course. Just my luck.'

After the rest the class recovered, they were all walking out the door as if nothing happened. The sun was already gone, so it was definitely time to go home now.

"Saiki!"

'I just want to go home.'

"Saiki.." he stopped in front of the pinkette, holding a small bag out to him. "I know we weren't able to get the jelly before, so I went up to the front desk and asked for one since ours kept being taken. So, here you go. It looks really fuckin' good."

'Is he being nice? What-'

'Glad I went back and scared those fuckers. Should've roughed them up while I was at it.'

'Good grief.'

"Thanks."

Asher nodded, turning his back to him as he walked away. "Mhm. Get home safe, fiore di ciliegio."

'Cherry blossom? Is he even trying?'

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1.) I think I used this same line in my sero x fem!oc reader. the first chapter. i didn't think of it on purpose, but then i noticed and was like "huh. cool."

anyways. this wasn't too bad. i think things are a little different, but it's FINE

also, this is a mix of two/three episodes. so, yes. but it's still going in order (according to the anime) so it's fine.

yeah.

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