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[ Another laugh. ]

It was pretty long for me, too. My idea to send you the playlist at midnight and then go to bed didn't really work out...

[ That little revelation gets a smile and a quirk of the brow. ]

Did you really?

Yeah man, what were you thinking?

[ It was a little crazy, but the way Yosuke nudges Yu's shoulder with his own is playful. ]

Uh...yeah. Like, I thought I was reading too much into it...and then I got hopeful and weird and...it was just a long night.

[ Yu only laughs again, shaking his head. ]

I don't know what I was thinking. That night is kind of a blur... I was so nervous about how you would respond that I didn't really think about what you'd be doing in the meantime. It's...

[ He can't help smiling, knowing the warmth in his face is from more than just the cold. ]

... this might be strange to say, but hearing that you were hopeful makes me happy.

[ You were thinking with your dokis, Yu. Which Yosuke is known to do on occasion as well. Still, he huffs, having to look purposefully away from his boyfriend lest he look a little too flustered. ]

Isn't that obvious at this point?

[ Normally he might simply accept that and move on, but it's their anniversary and he's feeling a little more honest. ]

Knowing you felt hopeful about me...

[ someone like me ]

I guess I never really thought I'd be so lucky.

[ Yosuke all but chokes on air. Then coughs to clear his throat. ]

I never know what to say when you say stuff like that...

[ Is Yu really the lucky one?? ]

[ Yu can't help but grin ]

I can think of a few other ways to take your breath away.

D-Dude!

[ Yosuke frantically looks around to find--

--an empty street.

But there still could be people, okay. Somewhere. In the bushes.

He sighs, his breath a warm puff of air in front of him. ]

Think you can control yourself at least until we get to the park?

[ Yu strokes his chin.

And then gives Yosuke a flat look, his voice flat too as he says: ]

No.

[ one sneaky hand starts to reach out. fingers wiggling. ]

Gah!

[ If Yu is going to be ridiculous, then apparently so is Yosuke, who has to dramatically kind of duck and then take off sprinting towards the park.

Which is not as easy as it could be otherwise given his bag and guitar. ]

[ That gets Yu to bark a loud, surprised laugh, shouting hey! as he tries to give chase. They're both carrying a lot of stuff, so in the end, it's kind of a pathetic chase. But Yu's laughter hardly abates at all till they reach the park.

Regardless of who actually wins, once they slow down, Yu will come in close, and reach out once more...

... to poke Yosuke on the cheek. ]

[ He's smiling brightly up at Yu, cheeks red from the cold and the exertion, but no less excited. (He totally won, by the way, if only because he had a decent head start.)

The poke gets another huff and a light roll of his eyes. ]

You're such a dork.

[ He rolls a shoulder and motions for Yu to follow. ]

C'mon--let's hope it's not super popular this time of night too.

Mmhm.

[ Yu lets a few of his fingers drift against Yosuke's cheek for just a moment before dropping his hand, unable to help the grin that just won't leave him as they step into the park.

At other times of year people might still be here, but after dark on a cold December night means the place is deserted. A brave soul or two can be found jogging the park, but their ultimate destination - the playground - is mercifully empty. ]

Looks like we've got the place all to ourselves.

[ He's relieved. Not that he thought the place would be hopping, but there's always a little worry that they're going to get surprised by someone. As they draw closer, Yosuke picks up the pace, laughing a little as they come upon the carousel. ]

Hey!

[ He sets down his guitar on a nearby bench and waves to Yu. ]

Remember this?

[ Smiling, Yu sets down his own things on the bench and moves to join his boyfriend. ]

Of course. You had me spin you as fast as I could. Then I hopped on, too...

[ A beat, and he kinda glances off to one side. in a murmur: ]

I'm sure I didn't say so, but I was actually a little worried I might get sick...

[ Yosuke grins, nudging Yu after his admission. ]

Hey, I've got a stronger stomach than that.

[ Speaking of...Yosuke is most definitely climbing back on it. ]

Bet you can't make it go faster than the first time.

[ Gives Yosuke a perfectly blank look.

And then slowly places his hands on the carousel. ]

Famous last words, Yosuke.

[ Yosuke takes a firm grip of the bars in front of him. ]

Prove me wrong, Yu!

You got it, [ he murmurs, a confident smirk flickering across his expression for just a moment.

and then he grabs the bars and breaks out in a sudden run, gaining speed until he gives one final haul on the bars.

hopefully you were ready, yosuke. ]

[ He-- ]

Whoa!

[ --wasn't as ready as he seemed, but he's got this. Yosuke holds on tighter before throwing back his head and laughing a little wildly. The air is even colder when he's whipping through it, but the thrill of going around and around is plenty to keep him warm. ]

[ Yu dances back a few steps, brushing his hands off as he admires a job well done. Only once the carousel has slowed down a reasonable amount does he hop on, his weight slowing it further. ]

Don't tell me you want to go again.

[ He just laughs more as Yu hops on, grinning at his boyfriend as the world spins around them. It makes him a little dizzy and not just because they're going in circles. ]

Uhh, duh? We got the place to ourselves! I wanna go all out!

[ Which...may mean more than just the carousel. ]

[ With a shake of his head Yu will hop off, using a hand to slow the carousel down bit by bit until Yosuke is in front of him. ]

Alright, but I can't be responsible for what happens to you once I use my full strength.

[ Yosuke's already breathing hard, pumped up. He gives Yu a thumbs up. ]

I can handle whatever you throw at me, man!

Then I won't hold back.

[ Grinning, he steps away, letting his hand trail across the bars until he's opposite Yosuke once more. This time, when he grabs the bars, he really digs in.

And then he starts running. Not a short burst, this time; he puts on as much speed as he's got in him, which is considerable. When he makes his final push and lets go, he actually has to jog a few feet past the carousel to slow down. And then he turns to see how that, you know, goes. ]

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