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I know. It's better that they do. I don't want to hide anything from them anymore.

[ Adachi deflated at that, a miserable feeling churning at his gut. By telling just Viktor, he'd made it worse for him. Hell if the other two found out he knew all this time, it might even drive a wedge between them. Homewrecker indeed; Adachi groaned, rubbing a hand over his face. ]

...can we at least play it like you didn't know all this time?

[ Viktor leans against the barrier, a hand going up to his chin. It'd be an easy out for him, but then Adachi would get all the blame and that just wasn't fair. There was a reason Adachi told him in the first place and Viktor would not abandon that. ]

No. It'd be too much like lying if we did. If they get mad at me for not telling, then I'll deal with whatever they think I deserve.

Edited (what is grammar) 2017-06-13 17:09 (UTC)

[ Adachi groaned again. He was right, of course he was right. If he was going to tell the truth of everything, then shrouding it in a lie wasn't going to help matters. He ended up pulling someone he loved down with him; that was the complete opposite of what he had wanted. ]

I'm sorry... I'll understand if you want nothing to do with me after this mess.

[ He was honestly surprised he hadn't told him to get lost the moment he texted him. ]

[ Maybe it was Viktor's frustration with himself over his behavior earlier, his inability to play cool in the face of a disaster, or maybe it was the fact that he had almost pushed himself past his physical limits and was close to exhaustion, his irritation threshold shorter than usual.

Whatever it was, what Adachi said just now pissed him off and Adachi will feel the unmistakable sensation of Viktor flicking a gloved finger at his ear. ]

[ Adachi hadn't exactly been expecting that. He jumped in surprise... which led to his feet sliding out from under him as he lost his balance. Both hands slapped onto the barrier to keep himself from bashing his head into it, and it wasn't until he was stable on his feet again did he put a hand to his ear, giving Viktor a wounded look. ]

Wh-what was that for?!

[ He crossed his arms after the flicking, but with the way he hunched his shoulders and pouted down at Adachi, it looked more like he was a child getting huffy than an adult being angry. ]

For thinking so little of me! Did you really think I'd abandon you over something like that? You're not alone, you know!

[ ...was he for real? Adachi stared at him like he grew another head, completely not comprehending why he would still be okay with him after this. ]

I dropped all this on you, and now the truth has to come out to everyone in the worst possible way ever. Hell, I can already imagine how Yurio is going to react.

[ Not to mention Yusuke and... crap, Hanamura. He had to tell him too, especially after the outright lying he had done to him. ]

My shit is going to force a wedge between you and your family, and they're probably not going to be the only ones treating you like you're a damn accomplice to a crime.

[ His shoulders just hunch even more. ]

You didn't drop it on me, you shared it! Because we're friends, and you felt like you could share that part of yourself with me when you hadn't shown it to anyone else here. So don't you dare think I could turn away from you after you showed me that kind of trust!

[ He HUFFS LOUDLY but then he seems to calm down, shoulders drooping back down, the outburst draining most of his anger out of him. ]

As for the rest ... like I said before, I'll deal with whatever they think I deserve. That's between them and me.

[ ...he didn't get it. And it was probably all the more frustrating because it was written all over his face that he didn't understand, but he didn't have the willpower to argue about friendships and bonds he barely understood. Instead his shoulders slumped, and he leaned heavily against the barrier, feeling just as exhausted as Viktor looked. ]

...what now? I can't screw this up, but I'm not sure where to start with them.

[ Viktor leans as well, that outburst draining more than just his irritation, not to mention he was tired from the grueling workout he put himself through. He also starts to shiver, the sweat drenching his body long since cooled against his skin and now turning chilling in the rink air. He leans over the barrier to reach for his jacket, hand starting to shake and forearm covered in goosebumps. ]

There's no easy way to do it or to tip-toe around it. I think you need to just lay it all out there, blunt and to the point.

[ Adachi started moving the moment he saw Viktor shiver, and by the time his fingers were in reach of his jacket, Adachi was already tossing his own over his shoulders without much thought. He turned and leaned his back against the barrier, letting out a heavy breath. ]

So basically call everyone together and just lay it out there like I did for you, hunh?

[ Maybe not in as many words; just stick to what was important and fill in the gaps as questions were asked. Assuming questions were asked and didn't dissolve into yelling. ]

[ Viktor blinks, feeling the jacket around his shoulders just as his fingers close around his own, pulling it up only because he's straightening from the barrier to look at Adachi. His eyes soften at the action, his whole expression relaxing with it. ]

Mmm, I think that's best; nothing held back. I'll be there with you, if you want.

[ He didn't want to smile. This situation was terrible and it was going to be horrendously difficult for them both. But still, despite how incomprehensible Viktor's support was, he was grateful for it all the same. ]

May as well get all the yelling done at in one place, hunh?

[ He was about to reach for his communicator, but paused, frowning to himself. ]

...what about that Akechi kid?

[ His gaze went up to Viktor. ]

Their leader said their bargaining chip had bee giving him a second chance, and he already knows the public story. Should he be in on this?

Hmmm ... I think that might be up for them to decide. If they want to give him that knowledge, they'll tell him after. It's more important that you're upfront with the others first.

[ Despite the jacket, Viktor was still shivering, having spent too long standing still without a proper cool down and covering up to stave off the chill. He moves towards the barrier opening, going to get a hot drink from the vending machine. ]

[ Adachi nodded, reaching for his communicator again, but he paused, casting a worried look at Viktor as he kept shivering. He hesitated, before following after him. It wasn't like anyone would be going anywhere; he could worry about Viktor first and figure out what to say to them later. ]

You all right?

[ ...he totally overworked himself, didn't he? He quickly slipped on the skate guards once he was back on normal ground, tagging after him still. ]

[ He waves a hand towards Adachi, punching an option from the vending machine to hide the way his hand is shaking (hot chocolate instead of coffee since it was later in the evening). ]

I'm fine, I'm fine; I didn't do a proper cool down before stopping since you startled me. I just need to warm back up.

[ Adachi hesitated, before stepping closer to him, biting his lip... and chickening out, reaching over and rubbing at his arm in an attempt to help him warm up instead. ]

[ He glances down at the moving hand, smiling up at him while he uses both hands to hold the warm cup. ]

Ah, thank you. You should call the others first though. I'll be fine in a few minutes.

Okay.

[ He gave him a worried look, before pulling out his communicator. He stared at it for a long moment, before he swallowed. ]

...I-I'll text.

[ He was a terrible coward and he knew it. ]

No. Call them.

[ Viktor gives him a stern look. While blowing on his hot chocolate. It's totally intimidating okay. ]

[ It was intimidating for him! Adachi flinched, screwing his face up, before muttering a small sounding, "Yes," before swiping through his communicator for Yusuke's number. This was not going to be a fun conversation. ]

[ He watches Adachi the whole time with a soft expression, sipping his drink while he waits. His shivering calms while he waits too, the chocolate and extra layer of clothing helping. ]

[ It's a bit before Adachi let out a soft breath, shaking his head before speaking softly into the communicator. A frown came to his face as he pulled it away from his ear, staring down at the screen. ]

Voicemail. I'll try again in a bit.

[ He hesitated, before letting out a breath. It wasn't just Yusuke and his companions he needed to talk to. ]

...I need to call another person to this.

[ He let out a breath, making another call. ]

Ah, should I ... ?

[ He gestures over to the side, asking if he should give Adachi space or not. ]

Edited 2017-06-14 04:37 (UTC)

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