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Poker Pair Week: Day Three

Hello dears!

Soooo unlike what I had hoped, I couldn’t catch up on Day Four and I believe I’m rather off schedule now. I mean, I do believe it is Day Five; but hey, I’d rather still finish all the prompts! So yes, I will continue and finish this little story, just expect that it won’t be on time. Since, well, I don’t think I’ll write two days worth in the next few hours. I’ll continue writing in order too, so you’ll see Day Four eventually, then Day Five, etc.

But good news! I actually want to make a proper story out of this. I’m rather in love with what I’ve written so far, but I know some parts are summarized, just enough to give an idea of what happened. And while it’s fun to leave it open of how they acted, I do want to try expending all the moments I glossed over. So once this Week is over, it might take time as I won’t rush it, but expect one day a story that is the full/expended version of all I’ll write for Poker Pair Week 2017~

Poker Pair Week 2017 is my blog’s tag to read what was previously written!

Settings/Summary: Set in Searching for AW, but before Johnny and Kanda find Allen. A story of how Tyki and Allen meet again, end up travelling more or less together, and found themselves forming a bond that might not be just friendship. Note: The Allen in this story is similar to the one I write in Meet me halfway to the end! Mainly, this means similar characterization (which is also similar to how I rp him), but also that he is 18/19 years old. Meanwhile, this is my first time writing Tyki.

I hope you enjoy!

Partying; Inn; Memento; Hospitality

“Shonen, are you asking me out?” A grin.

“… Never mind, I changed my mind.” A roll of eyes, biting back the smirk at the way Tyki's expression dropped to almost panic.

“Come on now, don't be like that. You sounded like you would enjoy it, and I would be happy to come with you.”

Allen wanted to keep his neutral look for a bit longer, but Tyki was smiling now, genuine enough to be warm. So he breathed out a laugh, shaking his head. “Let's get on the road then.”

Three days had passed like a breeze, despite Allen enjoying each moment of them. It had been easy to dismiss what would happen after the fair ended, to accept the casual amusement of the little stands, and the company of Tyki Mikk. The white haired had not known what to make of it, what to think of how he hadn't felt this relaxed in weeks, but also how he had rarely felt comfortable with someone. It was as if his rational mind would want to remember this man had almost killed him, that he could easily decide to bring him to the Earl, that he had fought and caused death for the Order. But his heart would feel soothed by how easy going Tyki was, would feel warmed by the little realization of Tyki's concern and the way he lead Allen to feel better, safer even.

In the end, all he could do was push away his confusion, and appreciate the days spent around the man. Then, even as the fair came to an end, and sadness seemed to float above both of them, Allen had heard about a party in the next town North. A small ball, but more casual, amateur musicians gathered there, food and drinks to be served as people would enjoy the music or even dance.

It took him to find himself the morning after the fair ended, seeing Tyki slowly prepare to leave, for Allen to make an instinctive decision. For him to ask if Tyki wanted to come with him see that party. It had taken them both by surprise, but Tyki had been quick to grin in a way that felt rather happy, and then he had teased him.

Hence where they were now, taking the road together in the set direction in mind, and both pretending not to know Tyki's words might have been more serious than first believed.

It didn't take many days to reach the next town, but rather ironically, they were faced once more with the fact that with an event making the city busy, inn were rather full. Allen had to joke, of course, that it was too bad Tyki hadn't miraculously gotten a room before it grew too busy, silver eyes very knowing. He had been rewarded with the faintest darkening of skin.

It took them three inns before they found one with rooms. Except it only had one single bed room left; but the owner told them another inn also had a room left. Tyki had laughed a bit then, breathing out a sigh and Allen knew he was about to suggest the younger man took the room here.

Really, he shouldn't have been surprised. Yet Tyki was, in a pleasant sort of way, when Allen asked if the bed would be big enough to share, not without a long glance at Tyki's sigh. That, of course, made the man grin, and as soon as Allen got a positive answer and the keys, Tyki had thrown an arm over his shoulders while walking.

“Aww Shonen, you can't stay away from me now, can you?” He teased, though his grin was not an amused one, instead bright.

Allen threw a dark look at Tyki, but then his lips curled into a little smirk. “Aren't you talking about yourself?”

The man had to shove at Allen for that, earning himself a jag at his sides as soon as the white haired got his balance back, Allen's noise of protest having been covered by Tyki's sharp yelp. The two froze in the hallway, Tyki's smile fixed and Allen's own growing.

“Ty-ki~ Mikk~”

“… Yes?”

“Are you, by any chance, ticklish?”

“… No.”

Allen's smile turned wolfish. Tyki thought, fuck it, and willed himself to be untouchable. And rightfully so, because Allen's fingers went through his sides. It was his turn to smirk when Allen stared at his hand being within Tyki's chest, ending up removing it after a few seconds. Then he wiggled his left hand's fingers in front of him.

And he watched, snickering, as Tyki walked off to their room, going through the door, not without pausing to stick his tongue out. It was then than Allen had a suspicion, a realization. The keys were gone.

“Oh no you don't-Tyki Mikk, you better open this door.” Allen warned in a smooth, sugary voice once standing in front of said door.

A beat, and the lock clicked, Tyki opening the door a bit with narrowed eyes. “No touchy.”

Allen lifted an eyebrow, and from Tyki's glare upward, he could picture Timcanpy's amused expression. “Fine, fine. Now can I please our room?”

And this was how they started their stay there. It was also the stay that made Allen discover he felt more comfortable with Tyki's closeness that he had expected. They had just enough room to not be glued to each other in the bed, yet they found themselves entangled when they woke up, and that was quite the awakening. Tyki's arm had been draped over his frame, but Allen's own had been around the man's waist, tighter. His face had been pressed into the Noah's chest too, while Tyki had his nose into his hairs. And one of Allen's legs had been between Tyki's.

Both had stirred aware at the same time, because of how close they were. Timcanpy had a blast recording the moment they both flushed, clearing throat and untangling without words, from where he had been perched on the pillows, above them.

Way too soon, the party came, and went by. Allen had been a lot focused on the food, but Tyki managed to have a dance with him, under the excuse of teaching him one of the slow dance. It didn't occur to Allen until later, that all along the evening, he had been staying in Tyki's personal space, comfortable in the man's warm presence. It only jumped back into his mind when, after initially laying down on their own side again, Tyki sighed and rolled over, hugging Allen close from behind.

“Do you mind?” The man asked.

“No.” Allen replied after a second, letting his eyes close, pretending not to feel the happy sigh brushing his hairs.

Tyki was awake and out of the room by the time Allen opened his eyes, and he rolled on his back, scowling at the ceiling when he realized how… cold he felt. Cold and disappointed. Had he wanted to wake in Tyki's arms again? What a strange feeling to have, to want this much someone's presence close.

The white haired decided to push the matter aside, again, but this time he might not be able to not question it. Because Tyki announced he had to leave for now, and Allen almost asked, but the guilty look that Tyki didn't let land on Allen felt like a stone.

His face must have showed something though, because Tyki's lips curled a small, if a bit sad, smile. “Don't worry. We've been leaving the Exorcists alone for now.”

It was a small reassurance, however Allen still felt he had a heavy heart when they found themselves out of town, this time to part ways for an unknown amount of time. And he knew Tyki would have made a joke about it, if he had known he would be back soon.

“Allen?”

The call of his name, a rare occurrence coming from Tyki, made the younger man's heart skip a beat. His gaze, which had been looking far off, snapped to the Noah. Pure, vulnerable confusion showed when Tyki's hands slipped around his neck, behind it, and then he felt a small weight over his collarbone. Silver eyes glanced down, and stayed fixed on the pendant that now rested around his neck. It was a simple silvery-white chain with a tag that he knew usually was carved with a name, but had been left blank.

“This… is a memento of our time together. I didn't have it carved because… I wish for it to mean anything you want, to remind you of any memory you want.”

Allen's throat closed off for a bit, and he had to swallow back. He lifted his gaze back to Tyki, feeling his heart swell at the way the man was biting his lips, nervous enough to not notice the hope layered behind it. Then Tyki showed surprise when Allen put his hand on his shoulders, bringing himself just that little bit higher to place his lips on the Noah's cheek, low enough that his breath brushed Tyki's lips.

Then Allen had leaned back to stand in front of Tyki, contentment sparking into his silver eyes when he noticed the dark flush over the man's face, partially hidden by the gloved hand he had placed over where he had been kissed, wide eyes staring at Allen.

The younger man grinned. “You should have told me you wanted to exchange memento. That's all I had to give.”

Tyki stared for a second longer, then smirked. “Well, if this is what you're willing to give after a journey together, I can't wait for next time I find you.”

The certainty behind Tyki's words soothed the empty feeling that had started to carve itself in his chest, and Allen's expression shifted into half closed eyes coupled with a sweet smile. “Are you saying you would gladly leave for kisses?”

Tyki let out a low laugh, pinning Allen with a gaze that bordered on heated. “No, I'm saying I would come back for kisses.” He leaned forward, enjoying the way the younger man froze when their breath mixed, lips inches from each other. “Do keep yourself safe, Shonen.”

And like this, Tyki finally took his leave. Allen watched him go, and when he couldn't see the tall form anymore, he took another direction to follow. Not quite able to ignore the pounding of his heart, and the growing realization of what it meant.

Allen found himself in a small village after almost a week, having stopped only once to perform in a town, two days before. He felt tired, some part of him knowing the empty feeling felt less suffocating if he moved, if he didn't allow himself time to enjoy the sights, because not being able to share them was painful.

As it was, the village was small enough to not have a proper inn. Not many would stay there, usually able to pass, but Allen needed a proper night sleep. The Fourteenth had, after a while of being calm, started to stir when he had been on the road. It had exhausted him to fight off, to keep in his mind in place, but now at least the dark presence had grown dormant again.

It made the young man wonder, how the Fourteenth had not showed up once when Tyki had been around. Had he been worried? Or had Tyki brought a peace of mind to Allen that held him back?

The thoughts swirled into Allen's mind, and then they came to a stop when he bumped into an old lady. He was quick to apologize, gentleman smile on his face with a touch of shyness. The old woman took one look at the young man and frowned in slight concern, which made Allen worry about how tired he might be that it showed.

A lot, apparently, because after a kind smile and wave of hand that it was fine, she was asking if he was passing town. When Allen admitted he hoped to rest before travelling more, he half expected when she offered he stayed at her house, revealing she was the village mayor. He couldn't refuse the offer of hospitality, even less so that he knew he needed to rest.

So Allen Walker expressed his gratitude and followed, unaware that once he would be in his bed, she would give a call, summarized as, “Master Noah? Yes, he's here. He seemed very tired, and didn't eat much, though I suspect he held himself back. Yes, he definitely took longer than one would usually, but he didn't seem injured. Ah, it will be my pleasure accommodating you, Master.”

And the call had been ended, the old mayor going to her own bed, smiling at for the first time in all the years she had been informant for the Noah clan, she heard such genuine worry and care in the voice of one. She chuckled too, thinking of her friend in charge of the network of this region, and the gossip they would share at knowing this one Noah had been keeping a vivid track of the Exorcist's travels.

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