[PSL] Hanging out...

[reluctantjinrou]

[Honestly, extra-curriculars held very little interest to Natsuno. He had to do some for his future college applications, however, going and hanging out watching someone else do them was not part of his study schedule.

The things he did for the bright, sunny blond who was currently dragging him out to watch the baseball game.]

It's hot, Tohru-chan. [He commented.] It's hot today and this whole thing is outdoors. I have homework...

[Tohru wasn't even a student anymore, he'd just graduated. That was the worst part.]

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[dragula]

[There was no rule that said former alumni couldn't go watch the games. Or maybe there was, but Natsuno was a current student and therefore HE counted.]

It's nice out! You should've brought your homework with you, it doesn't care if it's done in or outside.

[reluctantjinrou]

[There wasn't, but that didn't mean Natsuno wanted to go. He sighed and huffed as they walked to the bleachers to take a seat.]

It's hot, this place is hot.

[He snorts lightly at that, of course his homework didn't care but it would be rude to ignore Tohru completely.]

I didn't bring it because I said I'd come with you and if I brought it, I would ignore y-the game. I suppose I can do it later.

[dragula]

[Don't make him pick you up and carry you into the bleachers, Natsuno.]

Maybe it's a little hot...but they gotta have drinks somewhere. Take off your shirt if you need to.

[Tohru knows thart probably won't happen, but that doesn't stop him fromsuggesting it. He's scanning the bleachers area for a refreshments stand or something similar before he even gives Natsuno a chance to respond.]

[reluctantjinrou]

[He sputtered at the mere suggestion.]

I...what?! I wouldn't! That would be so inappropriate! [He hissed that at Tohru like he should know better.]

A drink should be sufficient.

[His cheeks were a little pink, damn Tohru for making him blush.]

[dragula]

[Any time Natsuno shows emotion besides indifference is a victory for Tohru. He grins.]

Yeah...guess you're right. What do you want to drink? I'll go get it.

[reluctantjinrou]

[He should hate his friend for that, but yet he didn't. He sighed a little.]

Iced tea would be fine. I will...find a spot to sit.

[Natsuno parted ways for the moment so he could regain his composure.]

[dragula]

Got it.

[Natsuno'll end up finding a seat before Tohru returns with drinks since there's a line and then Tohru has to relocate his friend, but when he does, he presses a large drink cup into Natsuno's hands. He has an equally large one, full of soda.]

They only had one kind, so that's what I got, that alright?

[reluctantjinrou]

It's fine. Thank you.

[He offered Tohru the tiniest smile because it was very sweet of his friend to get him a drink. His friend could be nice and considerate, after all.]

Do you think this game will be a long one?

[He wasn't the best conversationalist.]

[dragula]

Hm...I dunno. They're not pro teams, so I don't think more than a couple hours.

[Honestly, he hasn't been to a lot of games, so he isn't a great judge of how long they'll be playing. Probably not too long, given the heat; they might all melt after too long.]

[reluctantjinrou]

I suppose that's not too bad.

[Natsuno sipped his drink and huffed lightly, tugging at the collar of his shirt.]

I don't really know the rules.

We've been tagging in different tenses, oops

[dragula]

Well... [He took a sip of soda before talking.] You get three pitches to hit the ball before you're counted out, and three outs before the teams switch places. If you hit the ball and it goes behind you or off to the side, that's a foul and doesn't count. If the pitcher hits you with the ball, you get to go to first base automatically. It goes first base, second, third, and then back to home for a point.

[Pause.]

You can't move from base to base unless the ball's been thrown, I think.

[reluctantjinrou]

That sounds simple enough. I've never really watched it before.

[He glanced at Tohru a moment and glanced away quickly, tapping idly at the cup in his hands before taking another sip.]

I only ever really run.

[dragula]

I do sometimes. My brother and sister are more into sports than me.

[Slightly.]

Have you played anything at all? Like when you were a kid?

[reluctantjinrou]

[Natsuno gave him a bland look.]

Only the sports they require you to take in gym class, not really anything extra-curricular. I did alright, I suppose. I mean, I passed my classes.

[He paused.]

Running was always my sport of choice since entering middle school. I can do that alone.

[dragula]

Yeah, but running isn't really a sport. It's just...running.

[Why you gotta do everything by yourself, Natsuno?]

I guess I can't talk, I only did what was required of me as well.

[reluctantjinrou]

[Because he didn't want to make friends, that was why. Tohru was just too tenacious.]

Of course it's a sport. There were track meets and everything!

[He sighed.]

Yes well, I needed some sport for my university applications.

[dragula]

[Yes, but his tenacity paid off, didn't it? And everyone is relatively happy to boot.]

Still not a sport. You don't run for fun, you run to get away from things.

[He was half kidding.]

Huh. [And then he occupied himself with his drink.]

[reluctantjinrou]

[He sputtered indignantly.]

I do not! [He flushed, well he sort of did. Sometimes.]

Wanting to run and doing it are two different things. [He sighed and after awhile, nudged Tohru. The game was starting.]

What sport did you play then?