( this is absolutely news to finn, whose eyes widen in wonder. that would explain the chemistry they have on stage anyway, but he could always credit that to them simply clicking as friends.
at yuri's comment, though, he tilts his head and smiles a little shyly. )
Aren't you practically perfect, though? ( it's not a flirtatious comment whatsoever, but an earnest ask by someone whose head is still partially in the clouds. look, he likes him, even if being next to yuri makes his palms sweat. )
[ it's a good thing yuri wasn't doing anything that was physically taxing, like taking a sip of water, because he absolutely would have made a fool of himself right then and there. as it is his cheeks and ears light up and he immediately lifts his hands to cover his ears at least, wide eyes darting away to look out over the empty park (well, mostly, he's pretty sure he sees a couple walking together on another path). ]
No. No, no. I-- no.
[ and then he's giggling, helplessly, as he shakes his head. ]
Oh, goodness, that caught me off guard. That was sweet of you, though, but I'll let you in on a little secret: I actually have terrible self-esteem and am simply fully on board the fake it 'til you make it train.
( finn covers his mouth and chuckles, not expecting that rather sweet reaction. )
It's hard to tell when you're on stage and all. ( even he knows that guitarists and vocalists tend to get more love, but yuri seems to makes sure he gets more than enough attention on that stage. it's something he appreciates - and it's something that certainly keeps finn on his toes whenever yuri's around. )
And that, my dear Finnigan, is because I thrive on the approval of those around me, strangers and friends alike. Tell me I'm doing good and I'm basically yours.
[ yuri smiles just a little to himself, something just a touch twisted behind it, and it disappears as quickly as it showed up. he jogs just a couple steps ahead of finn so that he can turn around and start walking backwards in front of him, his hands clasped behind his back. he's less likely to suddenly reach out and take hold of his hand if he's in front of him like this. ]
I've told you a secret. It's your turn. Do you even have secrets? You seem so... open.
( he's filled with an unexpectedly fluttery feeling at the admission, getting to hear something no one else is privy to around here. )
I won't tell anyone, ( finn whispers through the giggles at the nicholasname yuri has given him. it gives him a second to really think about a secret he can offer in return.
well, maybe he needs more than a second. )
I don't really have anything to hide, I suppose. I guess...! I guess, I'd tell you something like, I've never dated anyone ever. I used to wonder if there was something off about me, but I know I'm just waiting for the right person. ( he gives a little shrug, unembarrassed by it. to his knowledge, his love life isn't a topic of conversation around these parts. )
That's not a secret, but it's not something I talk about much with other people!
[ there's no judgment in the question, just genuine surprise because frankly, yuri is stunned by this information. his eyebrows head up toward his hairline and he presses a hand to his mouth. it... explains a lot, actually, and lends itself to telling yuri exactly why someone like him could so easily scare someone like finn away.
yuri's not sure he knows how to be gentle but god he wants to try for finn. ]
That's so hard for me to believe. You're so sweet and handsome, I'd be positively jealous of anyone who could get your attention.
( modestly, finn pulls his shoulders up to his ears again, stopping in the middle of the path to sort of... let yuri process that information. it's nothing he's ashamed of, not really anyway. sometimes seeing people coupling up all the time around him makes him feel a certain type of way, but then he goes back to his personal cheerleader or even bren and he feels better. )
Ah, thank you, also. For thinking I'm sweet and handsome. ( his dimples pop out for a second as he flashes a smile. ) As for finding someone, Jisoo says I need to get my head out of the clouds sometimes. Just sometimes.
[ yuri reaches up and clutches at his chest, dramatically staggering just a little bit to the side in an almost swoon as finn flashes those dimples his direction. it's overacted, maybe, but it's also just a real representation of how he feels. not that finn knows that. ]
Your smile is a weapon and I mean that in the most positive way possible.
[ he laughs and reaches up to brush his fingers through his hair, eyes dropping down to the ground between them. ]
But she might be on to something, you know. If you come back down now and then, maybe you'll catch someone staring at the back of your head.
[ yuri falls quiet for a moment before he abruptly turns on his heel and continues walking, hands still clasped behind his back and the tune from one of their songs quietly on his lips. ]
How will I know they're staring if they keep looking away though? ( finn asks in earnest, his eyes wide and curious even as he trails after the other. yuri seems like someone to ask given what finn's seen of his experience and the way people seem to follow him.
he's a little more sober now, though his cheeks are still ruddy from the drink and maybe the conversation as well. )
How would you deal with it?
( this is not how he expected his evening to go, but it's in finn's nature to try to go with the flow. )
[ yuri's head tilts backward so he can look skyward, eyes once more on the stars twinkling far above them. there are more out now that it's grown later, and even if the lights of the city still block a lot of them it really feels like being in the park has revealed more of them for the two of them to look at. ]
Test the waters, if I'm hoping someone might sometimes be looking my way. Strike up a conversation whenever I can, laugh at their silly little jokes, help them out with whatever they're doing.
( finn seems to mentally jot down a few notes as he stares at yuri, nodding a few times with his lips parted. the art of courtship is hard, he thinks. it would be a lot more helpful if people could just say what they meant more often. ah, well. )
Thanks, ( he exhales with a bright smile. there's no rush for him to find his person, but he does feel better equipped for the search now. )
Bren said he felt similarly but then he saw Ry and he just knew! I like how that sounds.
[ he wants to laugh. he wants to laugh so hard because he literally just laid out every way he's been trying to flirt with finn for the last few months and it just washed right over him. there's a part of him that fully believes that it's just because that's just... how finn is. he's observed the man for long enough now to realize that he isn't that wholly observant. but there's another part of yuri, that part that's uncertain, that feels like he'll never be good enough, that thinks that maybe finn just...
isn't interested. ]
Well. Romance like that is a rare thing. Most of us have to put in the work.
[ his eyes wander off and he pauses, brightening up just a little. ]
Finn, swings!
[ and then yuri takes off, because if he doesn't think about it he can't get hurt, and swings are a nice distraction. he parks himself on one of them and immediately kicks off. ]
( but he'll hold out hope for that kind of fairytale love. he still believes in some forms of magic, after all. maybe that's what's holding him back from ever finding his person, but finn never wants to lose that part of himself.
he perks up at the sight of swings now that yuri has pointed them out and trots after him with a short laugh. )
I'll push you, Yuri, ( he offers gently, coming up behind him to catch the chains in both hands and giving him a push. )
[ there's a smile on his face as finn rounds behind him to start giving him a push. yuri doesn't kick too hard, isn't keen on going too high and besides, if he gets too much momentum finn won't be able to give him the little pushes anymore.
his heart aches. finn wants a fairytale, love at first sight, someone to take his breath away the moment he lays eyes on them kind of love and yuri has very obviously not been that for him. he's messy, and kind of a slut, and comes with a fair amount of baggage that he doesn't want to burden anyone with. ]
I've never had romance. [ he says it as he sails through the air, legs kicked out in front of him as he goes forward before tucking underneath as he gets sent back toward finn. ] But there is someone that makes me feel all fluttery. I just don't know how to tell them without risking what we already have.
( finn treats this kind of secret with reverence, honored to get to hear about this side of yuri. it's certainly been an eye-opening walk through the park, even if the results weren't what yuri had wanted. not that finn is aware of the signals he had been sending into space for him.
his pushes are gentle, just enough to keep yuri off the ground, enough to swing right back into his hands. as always, he takes his time to respond, pursing his lips thoughtfully as he works to piece together the advice he wants to give yuri. )
The truth is always important to get out there, I think. I know romance is a lot of, like... flirting. Little looks. ( those always go over his head, especially with a group of friends as touchy as they are. ) But sometimes you should just say what you feel and see how it goes! How bad could it go?
[ there's bitterness in his voice as he says it, but there's something almost relieving about being able to talk about it with the person he wants to tell it all to. with finn as (adorably) obtuse as he is, yuri feels like he could get through the entire thing without ever saying his name and finn still won't know that it's all about him. ]
What if they never want to talk to me again? The others could hate me for it, for making things awkward, for making us all lose someone in our lives that we really like having around.
[ his hands clench around the chains, glad for the moments of distance between them suddenly. ]
Or worse: they could want to stay friends. They could want to stay friends, to stick around, and I'd have to be faced with them every day, knowing that I'll never--
[ he chokes, then, and digs his feet into the ground when he comes close to it again to stop. part of him wants to just get up and run but he hasn't the strength, so he just curls forward instead, shoulders hunched up to his ears. ]
Sorry. I'm sorry, this was supposed to just be a nice night. Bonding.
( finn's heart sinks when he hears the break in his voice and he helps him pull the swing to a stop. while it's never in his nature to panic, his heart rate does pick up, full of worry that he had done the wrong thing by bringing up the subject of dating in the first place. even if he hadn't known it was a sensitive topic. )
I'm sorry. I didn't know - I wouldn't have brought it up if I'd known...!
( he swings around him so he can crouch at yuri's feet, his hand dropping from where it had been wrapped around the rusty chain. he brushes his hands off on his bare legs before wrapping his arms around his knees, looking up at him worriedly. )
No one could hate you. I can't see that ever happening.
No, Finn, please, this isn't your fault, it's mine. I don't... y'know. Talk about it a lot, so it's easy to get worked up when I finally do.
[ he laughs a little, the sound wet as he wipes at his eyes with his hands. when they don't suffice he pulls up the hem of his shirt and uses that instead, shaking his head as he does. crying in front of his crush. he's really selling himself as a good catch, here. ]
It might be easier if they did hate me. At least I'd know where I stand.
[ yuri sighs and drops his shirt again after drying his hands, finally reaching out to just... gently cup finn's face in them. he smiles through the lingering tears, eyes pink enough to match his hair and he can only hope that the longing he feels in his chest isn't caught in his gaze. ]
( there it is, those little touches that have finn so skittish most of the time. but with yuri crying and being so honest, he doesn't feel the urge to pull away from him this time around. )
I don't want you to end the night feeling this sad, Yuri. ( finn's suddenly gently curling his hand around yuri's wrist, giving it a squeeze. his eyes are wide, searching his face for some kind of sign that he's feeling better. )
It's good to talk about your feelings. Keeping it inside isn't good for you. I'm - I'm sorry you're feeling so down. I wish I could help you somehow!
Well, let's find out. You can either make it a whole lot better or a whole lot worse and-- fuck, Finn, please be honest with me when I tell you this, okay? Not that I don't trust you to, but I'm not sure how much of a people pleaser you are.
[ his hands fall away from finn's face to curl in his lap instead because truth be told if he doesn't do this now yuri is almost certain he will never have the courage to be open and forthright with finn like this again.
he sucks in a slow breath and lets it out, eyes closing for a moment before he nods. ]
Tonight, this person I've been talking about. It... it's you, Finn. It's been you. For a while.
( oh. finn swallows, rooted in the spot where he has knelt. his hands fall to his sides before he begins wringing them around each other. )
Oh, Yuri, I don't know if I could live with the fact that I've made you so sad. I'm so sorry!
( now to begin processing the information that a rockstar – and friend – has a crush on him. that yuri of all people has feelings for him. he seems to have an out of body experience, feeling as if he is watching his own body sit pathetically still as he gapes at him. )
I - I don't know what to say. I thought... I thought there were all those people....
( not quite a fairy tale. but he does appreciate the honesty. )
[ yes. there were all those people. yuri lets out a laugh, sad and bitter, and he shakes his head even as he runs a hand over his face. he's not going to start crying again, he refuses.
(he'll probably start crying again.) ]
One night stands, the lot of them. I didn't-- there were never any feelings there. Maybe I've been leaning too much into the rockstar lifestyle.
[ he plays with his fingers and gnaws on his bottom lip as he stares down at the ground. it's almost ridiculous, having this conversation while sitting on a swing in some random park. ]
I'm not-- [ see? fuck, there are the tears again. not as hard or flowing as before, but welling up in the corners of his eyes. he tilts his head back and blinks, trying to get them to go away. ] --I'm not the type of person that should be by your side. No one thinks so. I don't even think so. But I just... y'know. Thought you should know.
( finn wants to cry too by simply watching yuri break down in front of him. his own eyes turn glassy and he blinks away the tears for now. he would never judge anyone for living life on their terms, but ... admittedly the past gives him some pause.
he reaches for yuri's hand, squeezing it. )
I think I can decide who I should he with, ( finn murmurs, sad that everyone else's protectiveness has turned yuri into this. )
I do like you, Yuri. It's just — it's a lot for me. All of this. I just — ( he isn’t turning him down, but with the way finn furrows his brow, it isn't a vote of confidence either. and he feels terrible about it. )
Thank you, for liking me, though. I never thought in a million years...
Yeah. Yeah, trust me, I know. I never... thought I'd like anyone, honestly. And if I did, I didn't...
[ he laughs again but this time there's actual amusement. yuri brings his head back down and smiles faintly at finn as his hand gets squeezed. ]
In all of the fantasies I had growing up about who I'd want to be with, someone who was good and sweet and pure was not in the cards which... I guess actually probably says more about me than it should. But then... you were there. And I kept wanting you to be there.
[ yuri shakes his head and lets out a sharp exhale before rubbing his hands on his legs. he stands up with a firm nod. ]
I could use ice cream. There's gotta be a 7-11 or something around here that we can find something.
[ because if he just ignores the fact that finn now knows where yuri stands and is apparently? mulling it over?? and distracts himself with other things then it won't hurt him as bad when he's eventually turned down, right? right. that's definitely how it works. ]
(and i kept wanting you to be there. finn almost gasps at that, so stunned by yuri's earnest confession. he's dumbfounded, honestly, so unable to wrap his head around the fact that this gorgeous guy has been pining over him this entire time. it should be thrilling, but it's kind of ... nervewracking.
he thought he had a good sense of the type of guy he was - cool, confident, sensual. but it turns out finn doesn't know yuri at all and that only serves to spark his curiosity about him. )
There's one six blocks away, ( finn says automatically instead. curse his love of treats. he pushes himself up off the ground and brushes off his dusty knees. well, they may as well talk over ice cream instead of crying on the swing set. )
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( this is absolutely news to finn, whose eyes widen in wonder. that would explain the chemistry they have on stage anyway, but he could always credit that to them simply clicking as friends.
at yuri's comment, though, he tilts his head and smiles a little shyly. )
Aren't you practically perfect, though? ( it's not a flirtatious comment whatsoever, but an earnest ask by someone whose head is still partially in the clouds. look, he likes him, even if being next to yuri makes his palms sweat. )
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[ it's a good thing yuri wasn't doing anything that was physically taxing, like taking a sip of water, because he absolutely would have made a fool of himself right then and there. as it is his cheeks and ears light up and he immediately lifts his hands to cover his ears at least, wide eyes darting away to look out over the empty park (well, mostly, he's pretty sure he sees a couple walking together on another path). ]
No. No, no. I-- no.
[ and then he's giggling, helplessly, as he shakes his head. ]
Oh, goodness, that caught me off guard. That was sweet of you, though, but I'll let you in on a little secret: I actually have terrible self-esteem and am simply fully on board the fake it 'til you make it train.
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It's hard to tell when you're on stage and all. ( even he knows that guitarists and vocalists tend to get more love, but yuri seems to makes sure he gets more than enough attention on that stage. it's something he appreciates - and it's something that certainly keeps finn on his toes whenever yuri's around. )
You seem so... confident!
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[ yuri smiles just a little to himself, something just a touch twisted behind it, and it disappears as quickly as it showed up. he jogs just a couple steps ahead of finn so that he can turn around and start walking backwards in front of him, his hands clasped behind his back. he's less likely to suddenly reach out and take hold of his hand if he's in front of him like this. ]
I've told you a secret. It's your turn. Do you even have secrets? You seem so... open.
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I won't tell anyone, ( finn whispers through the giggles at the nicholasname yuri has given him. it gives him a second to really think about a secret he can offer in return.
well, maybe he needs more than a second. )
I don't really have anything to hide, I suppose. I guess...! I guess, I'd tell you something like, I've never dated anyone ever. I used to wonder if there was something off about me, but I know I'm just waiting for the right person. ( he gives a little shrug, unembarrassed by it. to his knowledge, his love life isn't a topic of conversation around these parts. )
That's not a secret, but it's not something I talk about much with other people!
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[ there's no judgment in the question, just genuine surprise because frankly, yuri is stunned by this information. his eyebrows head up toward his hairline and he presses a hand to his mouth. it... explains a lot, actually, and lends itself to telling yuri exactly why someone like him could so easily scare someone like finn away.
yuri's not sure he knows how to be gentle but god he wants to try for finn. ]
That's so hard for me to believe. You're so sweet and handsome, I'd be positively jealous of anyone who could get your attention.
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( modestly, finn pulls his shoulders up to his ears again, stopping in the middle of the path to sort of... let yuri process that information. it's nothing he's ashamed of, not really anyway. sometimes seeing people coupling up all the time around him makes him feel a certain type of way, but then he goes back to his personal cheerleader or even bren and he feels better. )
Ah, thank you, also. For thinking I'm sweet and handsome. ( his dimples pop out for a second as he flashes a smile. ) As for finding someone, Jisoo says I need to get my head out of the clouds sometimes. Just sometimes.
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Your smile is a weapon and I mean that in the most positive way possible.
[ he laughs and reaches up to brush his fingers through his hair, eyes dropping down to the ground between them. ]
But she might be on to something, you know. If you come back down now and then, maybe you'll catch someone staring at the back of your head.
[ yuri falls quiet for a moment before he abruptly turns on his heel and continues walking, hands still clasped behind his back and the tune from one of their songs quietly on his lips. ]
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he's a little more sober now, though his cheeks are still ruddy from the drink and maybe the conversation as well. )
How would you deal with it?
( this is not how he expected his evening to go, but it's in finn's nature to try to go with the flow. )
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[ yuri's head tilts backward so he can look skyward, eyes once more on the stars twinkling far above them. there are more out now that it's grown later, and even if the lights of the city still block a lot of them it really feels like being in the park has revealed more of them for the two of them to look at. ]
Test the waters, if I'm hoping someone might sometimes be looking my way. Strike up a conversation whenever I can, laugh at their silly little jokes, help them out with whatever they're doing.
[ another pause, softer, mostly to himself. ]
Invite them on a walk in the park at midnight.
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Thanks, ( he exhales with a bright smile. there's no rush for him to find his person, but he does feel better equipped for the search now. )
Bren said he felt similarly but then he saw Ry and he just knew! I like how that sounds.
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isn't interested. ]
Well. Romance like that is a rare thing. Most of us have to put in the work.
[ his eyes wander off and he pauses, brightening up just a little. ]
Finn, swings!
[ and then yuri takes off, because if he doesn't think about it he can't get hurt, and swings are a nice distraction. he parks himself on one of them and immediately kicks off. ]
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( but he'll hold out hope for that kind of fairytale love. he still believes in some forms of magic, after all. maybe that's what's holding him back from ever finding his person, but finn never wants to lose that part of himself.
he perks up at the sight of swings now that yuri has pointed them out and trots after him with a short laugh. )
I'll push you, Yuri, ( he offers gently, coming up behind him to catch the chains in both hands and giving him a push. )
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[ there's a smile on his face as finn rounds behind him to start giving him a push. yuri doesn't kick too hard, isn't keen on going too high and besides, if he gets too much momentum finn won't be able to give him the little pushes anymore.
his heart aches. finn wants a fairytale, love at first sight, someone to take his breath away the moment he lays eyes on them kind of love and yuri has very obviously not been that for him. he's messy, and kind of a slut, and comes with a fair amount of baggage that he doesn't want to burden anyone with. ]
I've never had romance. [ he says it as he sails through the air, legs kicked out in front of him as he goes forward before tucking underneath as he gets sent back toward finn. ] But there is someone that makes me feel all fluttery. I just don't know how to tell them without risking what we already have.
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( finn treats this kind of secret with reverence, honored to get to hear about this side of yuri. it's certainly been an eye-opening walk through the park, even if the results weren't what yuri had wanted. not that finn is aware of the signals he had been sending into space for him.
his pushes are gentle, just enough to keep yuri off the ground, enough to swing right back into his hands. as always, he takes his time to respond, pursing his lips thoughtfully as he works to piece together the advice he wants to give yuri. )
The truth is always important to get out there, I think. I know romance is a lot of, like... flirting. Little looks. ( those always go over his head, especially with a group of friends as touchy as they are. ) But sometimes you should just say what you feel and see how it goes! How bad could it go?
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[ there's bitterness in his voice as he says it, but there's something almost relieving about being able to talk about it with the person he wants to tell it all to. with finn as (adorably) obtuse as he is, yuri feels like he could get through the entire thing without ever saying his name and finn still won't know that it's all about him. ]
What if they never want to talk to me again? The others could hate me for it, for making things awkward, for making us all lose someone in our lives that we really like having around.
[ his hands clench around the chains, glad for the moments of distance between them suddenly. ]
Or worse: they could want to stay friends. They could want to stay friends, to stick around, and I'd have to be faced with them every day, knowing that I'll never--
[ he chokes, then, and digs his feet into the ground when he comes close to it again to stop. part of him wants to just get up and run but he hasn't the strength, so he just curls forward instead, shoulders hunched up to his ears. ]
Sorry. I'm sorry, this was supposed to just be a nice night. Bonding.
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( finn's heart sinks when he hears the break in his voice and he helps him pull the swing to a stop. while it's never in his nature to panic, his heart rate does pick up, full of worry that he had done the wrong thing by bringing up the subject of dating in the first place. even if he hadn't known it was a sensitive topic. )
I'm sorry. I didn't know - I wouldn't have brought it up if I'd known...!
( he swings around him so he can crouch at yuri's feet, his hand dropping from where it had been wrapped around the rusty chain. he brushes his hands off on his bare legs before wrapping his arms around his knees, looking up at him worriedly. )
No one could hate you. I can't see that ever happening.
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[ he laughs a little, the sound wet as he wipes at his eyes with his hands. when they don't suffice he pulls up the hem of his shirt and uses that instead, shaking his head as he does. crying in front of his crush. he's really selling himself as a good catch, here. ]
It might be easier if they did hate me. At least I'd know where I stand.
[ yuri sighs and drops his shirt again after drying his hands, finally reaching out to just... gently cup finn's face in them. he smiles through the lingering tears, eyes pink enough to match his hair and he can only hope that the longing he feels in his chest isn't caught in his gaze. ]
You're so sweet.
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I don't want you to end the night feeling this sad, Yuri. ( finn's suddenly gently curling his hand around yuri's wrist, giving it a squeeze. his eyes are wide, searching his face for some kind of sign that he's feeling better. )
It's good to talk about your feelings. Keeping it inside isn't good for you. I'm - I'm sorry you're feeling so down. I wish I could help you somehow!
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[ his hands fall away from finn's face to curl in his lap instead because truth be told if he doesn't do this now yuri is almost certain he will never have the courage to be open and forthright with finn like this again.
he sucks in a slow breath and lets it out, eyes closing for a moment before he nods. ]
Tonight, this person I've been talking about. It... it's you, Finn. It's been you. For a while.
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Oh, Yuri, I don't know if I could live with the fact that I've made you so sad. I'm so sorry!
( now to begin processing the information that a rockstar – and friend – has a crush on him. that yuri of all people has feelings for him. he seems to have an out of body experience, feeling as if he is watching his own body sit pathetically still as he gapes at him. )
I - I don't know what to say. I thought... I thought there were all those people....
( not quite a fairy tale. but he does appreciate the honesty. )
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(he'll probably start crying again.) ]
One night stands, the lot of them. I didn't-- there were never any feelings there. Maybe I've been leaning too much into the rockstar lifestyle.
[ he plays with his fingers and gnaws on his bottom lip as he stares down at the ground. it's almost ridiculous, having this conversation while sitting on a swing in some random park. ]
I'm not-- [ see? fuck, there are the tears again. not as hard or flowing as before, but welling up in the corners of his eyes. he tilts his head back and blinks, trying to get them to go away. ] --I'm not the type of person that should be by your side. No one thinks so. I don't even think so. But I just... y'know. Thought you should know.
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he reaches for yuri's hand, squeezing it. )
I think I can decide who I should he with, ( finn murmurs, sad that everyone else's protectiveness has turned yuri into this. )
I do like you, Yuri. It's just — it's a lot for me. All of this. I just — ( he isn’t turning him down, but with the way finn furrows his brow, it isn't a vote of confidence either. and he feels terrible about it. )
Thank you, for liking me, though. I never thought in a million years...
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[ he laughs again but this time there's actual amusement. yuri brings his head back down and smiles faintly at finn as his hand gets squeezed. ]
In all of the fantasies I had growing up about who I'd want to be with, someone who was good and sweet and pure was not in the cards which... I guess actually probably says more about me than it should. But then... you were there. And I kept wanting you to be there.
[ yuri shakes his head and lets out a sharp exhale before rubbing his hands on his legs. he stands up with a firm nod. ]
I could use ice cream. There's gotta be a 7-11 or something around here that we can find something.
[ because if he just ignores the fact that finn now knows where yuri stands and is apparently? mulling it over?? and distracts himself with other things then it won't hurt him as bad when he's eventually turned down, right? right. that's definitely how it works. ]
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he thought he had a good sense of the type of guy he was - cool, confident, sensual. but it turns out finn doesn't know yuri at all and that only serves to spark his curiosity about him. )
There's one six blocks away, ( finn says automatically instead. curse his love of treats. he pushes himself up off the ground and brushes off his dusty knees. well, they may as well talk over ice cream instead of crying on the swing set. )
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