constellates: (★ you zoom zoom my heart)
Anastasia "cuddly lion pit" ([personal profile] constellates) wrote in [community profile] sugarcube2022-12-19 03:01 pm
stressweets: I can't keep all of you from the happiness of your homes and families just because I feel bad. (137. the hearth's warming club)

i'm crying already

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-20 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
( the heart is a bit of a funny thing, isn't it?

the way it still sings when it hears the voice of someone it's fond of—overly fond of, overly head-over-heels of—even as memories of every love talk they've ever had still waltz in his head, one-two-three one-two-three one-two-three. tsukasa pauses in grabbing his jacket, fingers open above it until one-two-three they close over it. he pulls it on, wrapping his scarf around his neck, and tugs it just above his mouth for good measure.

winter is still his favorite season. it's always held his favorite things—snow and christmas, wonderful memories, embarrassing memories, anya. and it still holds all of those things.

one of those things is waiting for him. tsukasa goes over his list of duties in his head quickly for the third time, just be to sure he finished, before he steps outside.

she's cute, as always. and as always, she brings a smile to his face, a dull ache to his chest thinking about how she loves yuri, how she wouldn't like to be confessed to if she didn't like that same person back, how... )


Привет! ( he said once he wanted to learn russian so he could speak it with her, too. his pronunciation still isn't quite there, but he's been studying, all these seasons. as embarrassing as it is to say "yeah i'm learning a third language for a girl"—well he hasn't had to tell anyone aside from probably leo that yet, so it's fine. ) Tsukasa is here...♪ Heheh... Um, so... to what do I owe the honor?

( also he's 75% sure she's going to hug him so he's steeling himself Right Now and also hoping she doesn't hear how loud his heart is beating. actually if she hugged him would she actually hear it?? oh god )
stressweets: There are many different kinds of friends, and many ways to express friendship. Some friends like to run and laugh and play together. But others just like to be left alone, and that's fine too. But the best thing about friendship is being able to make your friends smile. (062. a friend in deed)

this is gonna be so dumb

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-20 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
( it's not so embarrassing; she once remarked that asking him to stay with her would be too selfish so she'd ask him to stay safe instead, and that's plenty more embarrassing. or maybe it just is to tsukasa, who knows his cheeks grow that faint soft pink they always do when she's around.

there is no hug (yet). but he takes a moment to be a little bold, to entwine their fingers, because she's already done that before and he's put it under "things anya finds socially acceptable to do as friends" so it's fine, it's fine, it's fine. )


I'd love to. It'd be wonderful to get out of the cold... I saved my favorite chore for last—walking the horses and chocobo. ( of course it is and of course he did. ) You see— if they're not ridden that day at all, they still need their exercise, right? So we do a few rounds of it throughout the day... I probably shouldn't hold off on it until the end of my shift, but it's really relaxing.

( and it gets him out of stinky stalls. ....he hopes he doesn't smell too strongly of animals. he didn't even think about it. it's fine. it's fine. )

Anyway—yes, of course ♪ Though I'd never turn you down, Anya... I mean, it's always a lot of fun to spend time with you, so— ( , h ) Sh-shall we?
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[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-20 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
( oh... she's right. he'd been so embarrassing then—just thinking about it makes him want to bury himself in the snow. in seven thousand years when they finally defrost him no one will know of his stupid stuttering and awkward small talk and much-too-eager reactions...

unfortunately the city is never that kind and he instead resists the urge to groan. he just closes his eyes instead and sighs, a sort of. embarrassed smile pulling at his lips. )


I was so grateful for that hot chocolate, too... You were like an angel, Anya, come to save me from freezing to death...

( it wasn't that drastic. he would not have frozen to death then just like he won't now. but when you're cold, every second feels like that. thankfully he doesn't feel cold at all now, which is probably just a mental effect from holding her hand but it sure is working. )

I think I'd been shoveling for a while at that point—I almost couldn't feel my hands. Um, it's not like people just ignored me or anything— or that they just, you know, asked me to help out without asking if there was anything they could get for me... It probably just didn't cross their mind.

( ...and tsukasa is a doormat who can't say no to people older than him. it's still kind of a problem. well, except goro. he can say no to goro. )
stressweets: I've learned that sometimes the solution to your problems can come from where you least expect it. It's a good idea to stop and listen to your friends' opinions and perspectives... Even when they don't always seem to make sense... (094. swarm of the century)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-20 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
( he's gotten used to physical proximity thanks to hinata. except anya is still... someone he likes, very much so, so he pays it a little more mind than he ought to. no amount of exposure therapy is going to help his heart from doing that sad little flutter he gets when she's close by or worried about him— )

Th... Thank you, but that goes double for you. ( she's fussy? he is also fussy. ) You're working so much harder than me— it's not like I have any big, important dreams like you do.

( being an idol, making people smile, working so hard for that chance...

no, he's happy going to college and becoming a veterinarian for large animals. it's a small, meager dream compared to something like anya's. )


You don't have to worry about me, ( he finishes softly, hiding his face a little more in his scarf. ) But, um... It makes me happy that you do, too... But I still won't try to worry you too much, so you shouldn't worry about me at all—

( wheeze )
stressweets: You were more concerned with each other's well-being than your own. You were strong when your friends were weak. You let each other in and showed that you would be there for each other, no matter what. Friendship is in your nature. (111. what lies beneath)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-20 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
( but she's cute when she pouts... it still makes him feel bad, a little, to have upset her, and he hesitates before giving her hand a small squeeze and sighing. there's very few things he'd say no to, from her. this isn't one of them.

and... it feels nice to hear, when he really thinks her dream--her passion, her ambition, her stage--is so much brighter than his. if someone who has a vision like that thinks his is important too, then-- maybe it is. )


...Okay, I give. ( she wins!! so no pouting please-- ) You'll come visit me e~very day when I'm the stables' resident vet then, won't you?
stressweets: I can't keep all of you from the happiness of your homes and families just because I feel bad. (137. the hearth's warming club)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-20 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
( whenever he wants... but that'd be too selfish, right? to take up all her time like that-- she has other friends who deserve her time, too. she has family. )

Well, you'll always know where to find me, and I'll always welcome you home. Ehehe... おかえり, アニャちゃん. Just like that.

( he can be a good wife in addition to being a good husband, )

But putting that aside, um... How has your work been going?
stressweets: I spent my whole life trying to be a standout flier, but now that I'm a Wonderbolt, it's time to be okay with fitting in. (066. newbie dash)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-21 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
( it's funny how such a simple thing makes his heart flutter... no honorific... she doesn't add one when they speak english anyway so this is to be expected but still..!! )

Can I help? I mean— ( he was probably too eager, there. ) I just... had a lot of fun last time. You probably don't need outside help though...

( in his eyes anya is already a star... )
stressweets: That proves you're not the same pony you were then! Everypony who knows you know that Nightmare Moon is in the past. We all trust you, Luna. Do you trust us enough to believe we're right? (077. do princesses dream of magic sheep?)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-21 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
I'll never miss one of your shows ever in my entire life, Anya.

( her little number one fan............. number two because yato exists actually. he's jealous of him. he's so jealous. he gets first dibs on all of the anya merch... )

When we performed... Well, when you performed that night ( he would never call his back-up dancing "performing" by any means ) you were so radiant... I couldn't help but be inspired by you. I wanted to do better—I wanted to dance better—I wanted to become someone worthy of standing on the same stage as you.

( ... )

I wrote a fan letter for you, actually. Isn't that a little weird to do for someone you worked with...? That's what I thought, so I never ended up mailing it. ( plus it was incredibly embarrassing. it's embarrassing to say these things too, so he keeps his gaze on the road ahead of them. ) Um, but I bought a penlight after the show. For memory's sake. And so I could use it the next time I attended a concert of your's...
stressweets: The Starlight I love is passionate, lively, and yeah, sometimes angry. Those are my favorite parts of you. That, and the fact that you forgive me every time. (071. all bottled up)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-21 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
( he really is surrounded by such kind people... such flatterers... tsukasa ducks his head a little, his ears matching his cheeks matching his hair. )

Thank you... Um, cпасибо. ( another thing he wants to be better at: speaking russian. that's for her, too. ) I'll try to keep it in mind. Really, I will.

( plenty of people have said it to him. still say it to him. and he still doesn't feel like he quite deserves it yet, but... )

I didn't mean to bring the mood down any— I'm looking forward to your show! And I'll do everything I can to help out, volunteer or otherwise. Maybe I could help pass out pamphlets? Or take tickets... No, there's actual staff for that part, right? Hm...
stressweets: We've learned that friendship isn't always easy. But there's no doubt it's worth fighting for. (057. the return of harmony)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-21 06:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I... ( there wasn't any way he could have told her back then he liked her, and it'd gotten harder to do that, too. "waiting on the right moment"...

he's still waiting. he keeps telling himself that and he keeps putting it off, longer and longer.

tsukasa shakes his head and exhales, breath coming out in a long white train. )
...I don't think she'd be jealous so, um, it should be fine.

( he really should just tell her. )

Are you sure you want me to dance with you though, Anya...? I haven't improved that much since then... You should ask someone with more experience. And stage presence.

( ... )
stressweets: Sometimes you have to do things, even though you might fail. (067. flutter brutter)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-21 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
( "you are the one i want to dance with." how can nine little words make him feel like this? he clears his throat and nods, glancing at her a. little. just a tiny peek. )

...Then this Tsukasa Suzakura will humbly accept your invitation. ( he's honored... it'll be nice to dance with her again anyway--he'd been such a bad boy asking for partner dancing back then... damn... ) And, uh... She might be too busy to come see the show, but it's alright.

( she will be too busy being in the show,

there's some nice little shops coming up though... a cafe among them. tsukasa nods towards them, more than happy for the distraction-- )


Is that it, Anya?
stressweets: Waiting for what your heart desires can be really hard. So, you may try to take a shortcut. But this dishonesty never works, because you didn't earn what your heart desired. (060. the cutie pox)

[personal profile] stressweets 2022-12-23 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
( he is so glad she's easily distracted. that's bad to be but he is!! )

I don't have a sweet tooth...! ( he... he's doing really badly at beating the allegations though, because: ) But... A-ahem, it isn't hot chocolate with— without marshmallows, so of course we'll have some.

( y...yes. yes. )

I've made different flavored ones with Leonii before... I wonder if they're just regular marshmallows here, or if they're specialty ones? I'd like something minty ♪