[ Leon pulled back a little more, silence fallen on the ex chamipion. An eerie silence that Rai might not be used to seeing. Even Charizard got up and moved away from the both of them. Everything about today had felt so overwhelming. He lost for the first time, stripped of his title and about a thousand other things that were racing through his mind...Then his mind went right back to Raihan's words. Raihan seriously wanted them to move in together? Honestly and genuinely he wanted Leon to live with him
Leon doesn't speak up, not at first, because instead of using his words he decided the best course of action would be to use his actions. Was Raihan bracing himself, because if not, he's getting tackled to the ground with Leon hovering over him, hands planted on the floor on both sides of his head. ]
[That moment had felt like one of the longest of Raihan's life, just sitting there with the noise of the stands being the only sound in the room. He couldn't tell by looking at him what he might have thought of Raihan's offer, and that just made him want to backpedal harder.
He'd been musing on asking Leon to move in with him even before all of this, back when he first entertained the idea of moving somewhere else in Hammerlocke just to give his Pokemon more room. Of course, Leon was obligated to stay in Wyndon for as long as he remained Champion, so he could never ask him while he still held the title.
But it still hadn't hit him, the desire to just exist in Leon's space, not until Leon commented on their bond. "What about forever," he'd thought, only to counter it with, "at least live with him first and see if it works, you bloke". And oh, that was when the yearning hit, and he couldn't help but ask, to wonder if Leon wanted it, too.
Maybe it was too fast, though, and he's about to walk it back when he's absolutely tackled by the wall of muscle that is Leon. He was not bracing himself, so he ends up on his back, blinking owlishly at Leon, wondering more how he got there rather than anything else.
Then Leon's words hit him, which makes him blink harder.]
You... You're sure? I know - This is a lot, and I don't want to add on to it, so -
What's an even better adventure for us to take than for us to move in together? We won't have all these I'm busy you're busy we can't hang out moments because even if the days are filled with all the chaos of the day, the nights we'll be there together...! I'm serious, Rai! Lets do it!
[ Leon's eyes were practically sparkling as he stared down at Raihan underneath him. Sure the two of them will probably be awkward and nervous at first, but more time with Rai seemed like a wonderful idea to him. ]
I won't let you take it back now, because if you do I'll never let you hear the end of it.
[The more Leon talks about it, the more Raihan feels his nerves settle, a smile starting to peek up from the corners of his lips. Leon's right. No more putting off dates because they're so busy, no more missing each other for days or even weeks, no more catching up purely by phone. Now they'll be able to see each other every night, get to cuddle and talk about their day, watch matches together on their own couch and go over strategies together. Cook together, sleep together, they could do so much together now.
Soon, his own eyes practically sparkle too - not as much as Leon's, Leon is in a league of his own, and staring up at him with those eyes and his violet hair covering the two of them like a curtain, Raihan realizes he'll get to see that every day.
He lets out a huff of laughter, cheeks straining from how big his smile has gotten, and reaches both hands up to hold Leon's cheeks, thumbs caressing the bone there.]
Wasn't planning on taking it back. [Okay, fine, he was close to it, but! Not anymore!] Yeah. Yeah! Let's do it! A flat of our very own!
And what's the worst that'll happen? We'll annoy each other? We already know most of our habits anyway. [ he cleared his throat, ready to mimic them both. ]
Rai! You keep using all the hot water!
Well you keep spending hours in front of the mirror!
Well you leave your dirty clothes on the floor!
So do you!
Yeah well—
And I swear if you bring one more Charizard themed thing into our house—
What's wrong with my stuff?
You have ridiculous taste. I don't know how the league ever let you out in public like that
That's it, I'm going home to my mothers! [ Leon sits up a little, dramatically draping an arm over his face. ]
[The fact that Leon took on a slightly higher tone and made his accent so incredibly posh to mimic Raihan makes him snicker, and the subsequent argument he has with himself makes him full on laugh, his hand automatically coming up to cover his fang.]
I do have to set a hard boundary to keep the Charizard theming to a minimum, but only because my mons will get jealous if I don't. [He grins, pillowing the back of his head with his hands, enjoying Leon's dramatics far too much.] Hope that's not enough to send you packing to your mum's!
[ Leon grins happily down at him, honestly just making himself comfortable and sitting on top of Raihan for the time being. It’s not like anyone else was coming back here right now. And hearing Raihan’s laughter easily made any worry vanish in himself.]
Hmmm I suppose that’s fair, if only to keep your mons happy.
[It's a good thing Raihan works out and keeps fit, otherwise Leon's pure, 100% muscled bod sitting on him would be a lot more uncomfortable than it is. He stays where he is instead, reveling in Leon looking so happy, especially consider how he was just moments ago.]
It's a curse, having Pokemon who are just as vain as I am. You're partially responsible for their happiness now, you know, since you're gonna be sharing space with them when they're not in their ball.
[He moves one hand from his head to stroke one of Leon's thighs, since it's right there.] They love you, though, so it shouldn't be too hard.
[ See, this is why he loves you best, Raihan. When it really matters you encourage his nerdy behavior more than anyone. ]
[ His Charizard lifts his head to let out the happiest little roars which only adds to Leon's dramatics. A big pout forming on his face as he clutches his chest instead. ]
Raihan laughs again, not bothering with the tooth hiding this time since both of his hands are preoccupied. He gives Leon's thigh a sympathetic pat, a big, toothy grin on his face once he's done laughing.]
He knows who the best cook out of the two of us is. And I'm sure he's happy he'll get to see my mons way more often now.
[ Nerdy trainers have to stick together, or something like that.
Charizard nods his head happily, mostly to the mons comment, but he also wasn't above teasing Leon, especially when it seemed to perk his trainer up a little. With another pout, he buries his face into Raihan's neck.]
[With Leon as he is, Raihan wraps both arms around him and strokes his hair and back, his big smile not dropping in the slightest. Leon agreed to move in with him, he still considers Raihan his greatest rival despite everything, and he's visibly feeling better from his loss.
There's a lot of work ahead of them, but right now, in this moment, it's just the two of them. And Charizard. And the sound of the crowd beyond the locker room, but still mostly them.]
Take as long as you need, hon, but you do have to go out and face 'em sooner or later. It'd be a bit uncouth for the former Champion to not even see the new one off. [He tilts his head down towards him, that grin from earlier softening to a smile.] I can come with, if you'd like.
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they're far too precious for their own goods.
Leon doesn't speak up, not at first, because instead of using his words he decided the best course of action would be to use his actions. Was Raihan bracing himself, because if not, he's getting tackled to the ground with Leon hovering over him, hands planted on the floor on both sides of his head. ]
Lets do it!
they aaaaare ;;
He'd been musing on asking Leon to move in with him even before all of this, back when he first entertained the idea of moving somewhere else in Hammerlocke just to give his Pokemon more room. Of course, Leon was obligated to stay in Wyndon for as long as he remained Champion, so he could never ask him while he still held the title.
But it still hadn't hit him, the desire to just exist in Leon's space, not until Leon commented on their bond. "What about forever," he'd thought, only to counter it with, "at least live with him first and see if it works, you bloke". And oh, that was when the yearning hit, and he couldn't help but ask, to wonder if Leon wanted it, too.
Maybe it was too fast, though, and he's about to walk it back when he's absolutely tackled by the wall of muscle that is Leon. He was not bracing himself, so he ends up on his back, blinking owlishly at Leon, wondering more how he got there rather than anything else.
Then Leon's words hit him, which makes him blink harder.]
You... You're sure? I know - This is a lot, and I don't want to add on to it, so -
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[ Leon's eyes were practically sparkling as he stared down at Raihan underneath him. Sure the two of them will probably be awkward and nervous at first, but more time with Rai seemed like a wonderful idea to him. ]
I won't let you take it back now, because if you do I'll never let you hear the end of it.
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Soon, his own eyes practically sparkle too - not as much as Leon's, Leon is in a league of his own, and staring up at him with those eyes and his violet hair covering the two of them like a curtain, Raihan realizes he'll get to see that every day.
He lets out a huff of laughter, cheeks straining from how big his smile has gotten, and reaches both hands up to hold Leon's cheeks, thumbs caressing the bone there.]
Wasn't planning on taking it back. [Okay, fine, he was close to it, but! Not anymore!] Yeah. Yeah! Let's do it! A flat of our very own!
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Rai! You keep using all the hot water!
Well you keep spending hours in front of the mirror!
Well you leave your dirty clothes on the floor!
So do you!
Yeah well—
And I swear if you bring one more Charizard themed thing into our house—
What's wrong with my stuff?
You have ridiculous taste. I don't know how the league ever let you out in public like that
That's it, I'm going home to my mothers! [ Leon sits up a little, dramatically draping an arm over his face. ]
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I do have to set a hard boundary to keep the Charizard theming to a minimum, but only because my mons will get jealous if I don't. [He grins, pillowing the back of his head with his hands, enjoying Leon's dramatics far too much.] Hope that's not enough to send you packing to your mum's!
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Hmmm I suppose that’s fair, if only to keep your mons happy.
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It's a curse, having Pokemon who are just as vain as I am. You're partially responsible for their happiness now, you know, since you're gonna be sharing space with them when they're not in their ball.
[He moves one hand from his head to stroke one of Leon's thighs, since it's right there.] They love you, though, so it shouldn't be too hard.
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[ Does this mean he can’t get a Charizard car though...? ]
Watch out, the moment you turn your back from them, they’ll all be fawning over me instead.
[ He gives him a playful wink. ]
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Please. I'll only be turning my back on them to be fawned over by yours.
[He raises his voice towards Charizard:] Isn't that right, big guy?
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[ His Charizard lifts his head to let out the happiest little roars which only adds to Leon's dramatics. A big pout forming on his face as he clutches his chest instead. ]
Already with the betrayal, Charizard?
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Raihan laughs again, not bothering with the tooth hiding this time since both of his hands are preoccupied. He gives Leon's thigh a sympathetic pat, a big, toothy grin on his face once he's done laughing.]
He knows who the best cook out of the two of us is. And I'm sure he's happy he'll get to see my mons way more often now.
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Charizard nods his head happily, mostly to the mons comment, but he also wasn't above teasing Leon, especially when it seemed to perk his trainer up a little. With another pout, he buries his face into Raihan's neck.]
You're both lucky I like you so much
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[With Leon as he is, Raihan wraps both arms around him and strokes his hair and back, his big smile not dropping in the slightest. Leon agreed to move in with him, he still considers Raihan his greatest rival despite everything, and he's visibly feeling better from his loss.
There's a lot of work ahead of them, but right now, in this moment, it's just the two of them. And Charizard. And the sound of the crowd beyond the locker room, but still mostly them.]
Take as long as you need, hon, but you do have to go out and face 'em sooner or later. It'd be a bit uncouth for the former Champion to not even see the new one off. [He tilts his head down towards him, that grin from earlier softening to a smile.] I can come with, if you'd like.