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[That their clothing almost matches isn't lost on Diluc at the moment Chuuya opens the door. He huffs out a little laugh as he smiles in turn, taking the compliment with a faint flush rising to his cheeks.]

I'm not the only one.

[He notices, too, that Chuuya is not wearing his gloves. As the man steps out to join him, Diluc takes one of his hands and lifts it up, pressing a kiss against the centre of his knuckles. His eyes flick up to meet the other man's and a charming grin crosses his face.]

Are you ready to go? [Because... really, if he stays standing here too long they won't end up going anywhere.] I've been looking forward to this all day.

Edited 2022-08-20 12:14 (UTC)

[It helped that they both looked good in such colors, though Chuuya wouldn't deny that he'd hoped to compliment whatever Diluc wore, tonight. When Diluc laughs it feels like some of that tension he's been carrying for hours melts away, an ease coming to his shoulders that wasn't there before, a grin settling on his lips.]

Well it's our first date-- I've got to pull out something nice for the occasion, right?

[There's something oddly gratifying, too, about Diluc immediately noticing the lack of gloves. He'd thought long and hard about it before discarding them for the evening, the choice as intentional as it is meaningful. If he wants to do this right-- Chuuya wants to leave that old habit behind, just for tonight.

Still, he's definitely not prepared for Diluc to immediately take one of his hands in his, pressing a kiss against his knuckles. It's so damn gentlemanly he finds his face heating without permission.

A soft chuckle escapes him as he steps outside, closing the door behind him.]

Trust me, you're not the only one. I'm ready.

Great.

[He waits for Chuuya to lock up, then snags his hand in a gentle grip while they make their way down to the street. Though the evening is starting to draw in it's still light outside, still warm from the day though with a faint prickle in the air from earlier rain. People are going about their business and everything is calm, Diluc has a lovely young man by his side, and he couldn't be happier right now.]

I asked for a more private table when I called in to make the reservation. [He says casually while they walk.] So there won't be any distractions.

[He's intending to give all of his attention to Chuuya this evening. The restaurant isn't far away but they have enough time to causally make their way there, and he keeps the other man's hand held in his the entire time.]

And you can have anything you want. This is my treat.

[That Diluc goes straight back to handholding as soon as Chuuya's hand is free once more is doing nothing to help the heat suffusing Chuuya's cheeks, but he can't deny the warmth filling his chest either.

The mention of a private table gets another grin from Chuuya, amused and pleased both.] Heh... want me all to yourself, do you? More than fine by me.

[He gives Diluc's hand a careful squeeze, trying to puzzle out the feelings vibrating in his chest.]

You know I can pay for my own meal, yeah? But since you want to show off, I'll let you.

[Said jokingly.]

It isn't about showing off. The only thing I want to show off tonight is you.

[There's that entirely unfair charm at its best, with the line delivered so easily while they walk hand in hand. Diluc is looking ahead of them, and the way his own words drove him to blush is barely visible in how the tips of his ears have heated under his hair. Sometimes he honestly does embarrass himself with his blunt honesty.

Then he glances down at his companion and smiles, giving his hand a very gentle squeeze.]

And of course I want you all to myself. We're on a date. I don't plan on giving anyone else my attention tonight.

[He is keeping in mind that this is Chuuya's first foray into dating, trying not to overwhelm him... but he wants him to have a good time, too.]

[Gosh, that blush touching the tips of Diluc's ears is absolutely endearing, and Chuuya almost wants to reach out and trace a finger along the shell of one to tease him--

the only thing I want to show off is you

Until he says that.

What the fuck, Diluc. Chuuya looks taken aback for a moment by that smooth follow up, groaning and resting his face in his free hand at the rest of the other redhead's words.]

Has anyone ever told you that you're utterly unfair with how smooth you can be?

[He knows exactly what he's saying and it absolutely has the intended effect. Diluc laughs and squeezes his fingers lightly around the other man's hand again, still smiling as he looks away and watches the path up ahead.]

Kaeya's mentioned it. You can thank being here for bringing my charm back.

[Because he sure didn't have it when he arrived. It had taken a year of teasing out his old personality, of growing happier and getting rid of his personal demons, to get him to this point and he has no problems at all with using it to its fullest.]

But you know I think you're gorgeous, why wouldn't I want to show you off? [Chuuya's his date tonight, after all. Doesn't one show off the person they're out on a date with?] And you look even better dressed like that.

He must never get a moment's peace with you around. I should ask him how he handles it.

[It's said teasingly, but there's still a blush on his cheeks as he returns Diluc's squeeze with one of his own. Damn his complexion for betraying him.

But he's happy Diluc feels so at ease here to be like this, even if it means taking the full brunt of that charm. It's the newness that gets to Chuuya, really-- he's not lacking in confidence and knows he's hot, thank you very much, but it's another thing entirely to be praised and shown off like.... like Diluc is terribly pleased to have Chuuya here with him tonight.]

Flatterer. Not that I'm complaining any. [his smile is amused.] Of course I know how to look good in kimono, I even wore these back home sometimes. But you? You look stunning.

[And now he dares to reach up finally, letting his hand brush against Diluc's bangs, the hair ornaments he's wearing, before sliding low to run a thumb over the collar of his kimono.]

It suits you well. The hair ornaments bring out your eyes.

[Burning scarlet and gold, a striking combination.]

[How Kaeya handles it? Truth be told, he doesn't. He flutters and flusters in much the same way Chuuya had, and that is with several years of experience in seeing just how Diluc can flirt. That said, there was something of a break in that time. He expects that Kaeya never thought he would see this side of his sworn brother again.

Diluc stills faintly when Chuuya's hand comes up close to his face, but he doesn't flinch or twitch away like he might have a year ago. Instead his gaze tracks the movement of the other man's fingers until they drop to his collar. He chuckles.]

I started wearing them after a... theme night at a bar I work in. [He says, glancing down as they walk.] If you think I look good right now, you should see me wearing hikizuri.

[His free hand comes up to lightly touch against the delicate gold in his hair.]

I have quite a variety of these. Kaeya has some, too, but in silver.

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