Asher decided not to waste his time on the birthday party his friends were throwing for Saiki. It wasn't actually his birthday, so what's the point?

Besides, he had other things to worry about.

Christmas. Gifts.

Not only did he have to get a gift for his mother, but he also needed to get one for each of his friends. That's five people!! He never had to think so hard before....

For his mother, it wasn't too complicated. His mom wasn't into much, just jewelry and kitchen utensils.

Kaidou, he knew would probably appreciate someone that revolved around Jet-Black Wings or the power he seemingly had.

Nendou... he's the kind of guy to appreciate anything.

Aren, maybe... something involving a motorcycle? He also heard he likes to draw...

And Saiki. Oh, boy. He had no clue what to do.

He doesn't know any of Saiki's interests (besides sweets) or hobbies. What was he supposed to do!?

He was thinking of baking a shit ton of pastries, but that couldn't be good for Saiki's health.

And Asher wanted it to be something sentimental. Something Saiki would forever remember.

So, Asher spent all of his days before Christmas thinking and planning on Saiki's gift, along with his other friend's gifts.

Somehow, Saiki never caught wind of what his gift would exactly be. But, he did know it was on the brunette's mind all the time.

The school was given a break during winter, just for the holidays that would be passing.

Asher had actually planned a small get-together at his house. He invited the whole gang- even Saiki's parents! He couldn't forget about his mother, now could he?

They would all be spending Christmas together... how lovely.

Asher and his mother spent much time together, putting up lights and cleaning as they went. It took longer than it should have, only because Asher would take a break every 5 minutes.

The brunette was actually allowed to help his mother cook this time, so, fortunately, the food wouldn't be so bad. He tried managing most of the food, but his mom still made a majority of it.

Including some of the sweets. Which was a scary decision, but there was no sway in his mom's choice.

They prepped the food a day in advance, so now they were doing light touch ups and getting themselves ready for the guests that would be arriving soon.

Asher didn't want to wear anything too uncomfortable. He put on a red and black striped shirt, with a white short underneath and black pants.

Throw on some jewelry, and it's good enough.

Now, Asher was in the kitchen, adding a few touches to the food while his mother was still in her own room getting ready.

There was a knock at the front door.

'They're here-!!'

"I'll get it! I got it!" He heard his mom's voice echo throughout the house as she ran from her room, to the front of the house.

He stayed silent as he listened to the faintly greeting each other and making their way into the house.

'I'm so nervous, I'm so nervous, I'm so fucking nervous. Hopefully the food isn't that bad.'

'You shouldn't be nervous unless you have something to hide. You know us already.'

"Asher, hey buddy!" Asher turned when he heard Nendou's voice, sending the other a grin and a small wave.

"Hey, guys. Glad you came... you can sit at the table- we had to improvise and pull a few chairs over." Asher started bring the food over to the table, with the help of his mom.

"Ohh, it smells so good!" Saiki's mother complimented, the others agreeing.

"Yeah, my mom and I made the food. We don't normally cook this much food, so it was a little difficult."

Asher looked around the group of people, an eyebrow raising when he saw Teruhashi and Hairou..?

'Why are they here? I mean, Hairou is fine, but Teruhashi..?'

'I agree.'

They all sat around the table. It was a little cramped, but manageable. They dug into the food after plating themselves.

"Wow..! Ms. Mortelli, this is amazing!" Saiki's father was almost in a complete daze as the munched on the food, as well as the other guests.

The blonde female blushed lightly and gave a small laugh. "Oh, it's not all that... Asher usually doesn't enjoy it that much."

"W-what? That's not true-"

"I can always see it on your face. No need to lie."

'So either he has a weird taste palette, he's an extreme perfectionist.'

They began to converse with each other as they enjoyed the food. Asher got a few laughs out of Saiki

"Asher, your sister is really pretty!" Hairou basically shouted.

'Not as pretty as me! But, she isn't too bad..'

"Huh..? She isn't my sister, that's my mom. Dipshit..."

Their jaws almost dropped in shock.

"No way!!" Saiki's mother fawned. "You don't look a day over 20! I wish I looked as gorgeous as you!"

His mom laughed lightly, in a dismissive manner. "Don't be humble, you look pretty young, yourself. With a glance, I may have consider you to be your son's sister, too!"

The mothers laughed with each other and continued to throw compliments to each other, Saiki's father listening in jealousy.

"Anyways..." Asher stood from the table. His food was only halfway finished, but he's had enough. "It's gift sharing time! Or- I have gifts to give out. I'll be back, bitches."

He scampered off while his mother scolded him in english about cursing around the guests.

Asher walked back to the dining room with 4 boxes of all different sizes in his hands. He also noticed that everyone else pulled out the gifts that they would be handing out.

The brunette allowed everyone else to go first, passing their gifts around. That was a really bad choice. He felt a little embarrassed, seeing how most of the presents being passed look much more expensive than his own.

Nendou bought him a new chain.

Kaidou bought him "special banadages" that were much like his own.

Aren got him an mp3 player, which is very ancient, but appreciated.

And his mother had gave him a CD, which he was told to watch later.

Asher could tell Teruhashi was shocked that she didn't get many gifts, but bitches get placed on the naughty list. Right?

Then, it was Asher's turn to hand things out.

He started with Kaidou.

"Uhh, this is a necklace I found. I heard certain crystals have little powers to them, so maybe this can help out the "Jet-Black Wings"."

'It only costed 5 dollars, but with the right mindset it could be useful.'

"Wow, really!?" Kaidou gaped at the necklace before clumsily putting it around his neck. "Your efforts are appreciated."

'I can't believe I'm wearing something Asher got me-!! I mean, because it's for the Jet-Black Wings.'

'Right...'

He handed the next gift to Nendou. "I got you a book. I don't exactly know what you enjoy, but I thought you would appreciate it."

"Heey!! Thanks, buddy!"

The cover read 'How to come off as a smart person.'

"Here, Aren," Asher handed Kuboyasu (1) a glasses case, which held a pair of sunglasses. "They aren't designer or anything, but I thought you'd want to look cool when you're able to ride your own motorcycle."

"Sick, man. Thanks, Ash."

He held one last gift in front of him, sliding it over to his mother. "Mom."

"Oh.." she slowly took the wrapped box. "You didn't have to."

"No way would I get something for my friends, but not my mother." He shook his head. "Anyways, it took a lot of digging, but one of dad's relatives, his aunt I think, gave me a photo of him.."

His mother teared up at the image. It was a photo of the two of them, way back in high school.

"I can't believe someone took a picture of this.."

"Wow, Ms. Mortelli," Hairou started. "You and your husband look very good together."

'There's no way that photo wasn't photoshopped! No one can be that pretty, except me!'

His mother sniffled. "Yeah, he was so handsome... Asher takes on his looks and his personality.. it's almost like he isn't gone..."

Asher scratched the top of his head. "I dunno, mom..."

She laughed, placing the framed picture aside. "Thank you so much, bambino."

He grinned in response.

"Ahh, thank you all so much for letting us come over," Saiki's mother cooed. "Saiki normally has a hard time making friends, because of his psychic powers."

The table went quiet.

'Either his mom is like Kaidou, or she's bad at joking.'

After sitting in an awkward silence for over a minute, Asher's mom let out an awkward laugh.

"Haha... right. Well- Asher will be sure to keep your boy company. Isn't that right?"

Asher nodded happily.

'Just my luck.'

The crowd was starting to disperse now. People were leaving one by one, the Saiki's being the last to stay.

"Oh, Ku! You can't forget to give your gift to Asher, now!"

'HE GOT ME A GIFT!?'

"I didn't get him anything."

"Kusuo."

"Right." Saiki stood from the table. "Come here," he glanced to Asher before walking in the direction to the brunette's room.

Like a lost puppy, Asher followed close behind with a giddy grin.

When they got to the room, Saiki pulled out a bag from, seemingly, nowhere.

"They were having a sale for a really rare coffee jelly recipe out of town. I know you like coffee, so. Enjoy it."

'Ahh... he's so considerate..!'

'I only did it because my mom urged me to.'

"You went out of town just for coffee jelly?"

"Of course, I did."

Asher hummed happily and nodded his head. "Thank you so much, Saiki!" He placed the bag down on his dresser carefully. "Actually, I was wanting to give you my gift in private as well.."

'So he actually got me a gift. I'm actually a bit curious...'

"So, you remember what we talked about the other day at school, right? How I basically confessed to you and all that?"

"Yes."

Asher pulled open the dresser, pushing a few things from one side to another. "So, I was wondering... or, thinking- that's the same thing..— ah, what do you think about it?"

"I don't really care."

'This fucker-'

"I mean- you have to give a straight answer. Do you accept it, or do you not?"

Saiki shrugged his shoulders, despite Asher not being able to see him. "... I don't know."

"So.. that isn't a complete no. Does that mean your feelings are swaying for me!?"

"Definitely not."

Asher turned to look over his shoulder with a confused gaze. "Then why are you unsure of how to answer my question?"

Saiki was silent for a second before looking away with a click of his tongue. "What is the point of your questions?"

The other snickered, looking back to the dresser and pulling out a few things before shutting it. "So, since before, I didn't really confess, I want to do it now."

He walked over to Saiki, holding two boxes.

"How should I start..?" Asher pondered. "Uhh, well, I know it hasn't been long. Or, a few months is quite a while- but still. I've met a few attractive people throughout my life, but you're different. I mean, I don't like you just because of your looks, your personailty is also really fun and exciting and you always keep me on my toes with what you'll say next-

anyways. you're very irresistible, and I can understand why so many people like you. I like you. A lot. So, I made you this.." He handed the box to Saiki.

'Why does it smell so good..? I hate him so much.'

"They're coffee cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. Don't worry, they weren't in there for long! I just made them earlier today." He laughed nervously. "Oh, and here!" He, then, handed Saiki a small box.

"It's a ring. You don't have to wear it if it makes you embarrassed or uncomfortable, but I wanted a way to symbolize the relationship between us. I got one for myself, too!

It's like yin and yang; you're my light to my darkness, yeah?"

The two went silent. Saiki went silent in thought, Asher assumed.

Saiki just didn't know what to say.

"Uhm.." Asher shifted in his spot. "So, what're you thinking?"

'I want to die.'

Saiki shrugged. "I still don't know. I'm.. confused."

The brunette slowly. "Right... So that isn't a no, FUCK YEAH!" He turned around, doing a little happy dance to himself.

'So stupid..'

"Anyways-" He cleared his throat, turning back to face the other. "I'll give you time. No pressure. I won't do anything to.. make you hate me entirely?"

"Sure."

"Thank you for coming over, Saiki! You should go now.. make sure to text me when you get home. Please."

Saiki nodded and headed out of the room.

As soon as the door shut, Asher was giggling like a kid off of 5 bags of skittles. He leaped onto his bed, rolling around with a wide grin.

'I didn't get rejected... Saiki kinda likes me..!'

Asher's never felt so passionate for his lover before. Yes, he cared for everyone he has dated, but this was different. Saiki was different. He was the one.

"I see things went well in here."

Asher sat up on bed, surprised from the sudden voice. "Mom.."

"So, are you two a thing now? I can't believe you like kids like him-! I thought you were into boobs, into long haired females-"

"Mooomm.." he rolled his eyes. "It isn't his looks. The way he words things just makes me shutter with excitement-"

"Asher. I don't need to hear about your sexual preferences," his mother sighed.

"What? That's not what I meant!" He shouted. "I mean, he says things so confidently, and with a tone of sass.. his retorts are so funny. He isn't afraid to say what he wants- I like that about him."

His mother laughed, clapping her hands together. "Ahh, my son is in love! That's so amazing... I wish your dad was here to see you now. I'm so proud of you.."

"Well, I'm sure he's watching us from wherever he is. Him and my baby sister."

She hummed lightly. "Yeah..." he gave him a tight side hug. "Anyways, I'm gonna finish up downstairs. The Saiki's helped me clean up while the top of you were busy up here."

Asher blushed lightly. "Yeah.. sorry.."

"You're good," she chuckled. "Love you, you better go to bed. I want you to have a good sleep schedule."

"Mhm... g'night." He watched her walk out of the room before snatching his phone from the bed.

We all know what he's planning on doing.

chat name:

asher

HEY

HEY

YOU HIME YET??

kusuo

hime?

asher

😐

**home

kusuo

just pulled into the driveway

stop worrying so much

asher

who said I'm worried?

kusuo

if you aren't worried, I shouldn't need to text you before I get home

asher

i just wanna talk to you more, sugar

kusuo

you sound like an old man. stop

asher

ok

anyways

did you try the cupcakes?

there were only four because the box was small, and they weren't the best since I was so nervous, but they still have to be decent

kusuo

honestly

are you a perfectionist or what

it wasn't even bad

asher

what

no, it just wasn't good

nothing ever tastes good enough

kusuo

so a perfectionist?

asher

😐

kusuo

I'm getting ready for bed

asher

proof?

kusuo

what

asher

send me a picture

kusuo

gn

asher

NO IM SORRY

💀💀 goodnight

Saiki stared at his phone before setting it down to his side. His eyebrows were pinched together as he fumbled with the silver ring in his hand.

'He makes me feel so.. weird...'

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1.) I think I've been spelling his name wrong the entire time. I JUST took a good look an noticed it's "Kuboyasu" and not "Koboyasu" so yeah

+I had no fucking clue what to give aren. I was thinking an entire motorcycle, but asher cant afford that shit. and then i was thinking he could RENT one, but doesn't that also cost a lot?? and I felt like aren's dad would have one that he could use so idk

the shades will have to do

chapter was ass. and LATE. two days late for Christmas FUCKK

anyways. merry (late) christmas. enjoy

ALSO idk what I'm gonna do for new years (chapter wise)

probs nothing, especially if there isn't anything in the timeline for it. idk

ANDANDAND

the CD his mother gave me. lmk if you want a side chapter for it or smth. I kinda just want to do it... it depends

anyways, enough of this. I hate a/n tbh so, bye

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