Took a wrong turn somewhere (or is it right?)

[yokunaru]

[When Yuuri wakes up, he's greeted with a pounding headache, the likes of which he's never had before. Opening his eyes gets him an eyeful of cheerful sunlight that sends him whimpering back under the covers. He tries again a few minutes later, just managing to swing his legs over the side of the bed, wincing the whole time.

He freezes when he finally gets a good look at the room. This is...not his hotel room.

The shock is enough to temporarily push back the discomfort and make him jump to his feet. What happened? Where am I? he wonders, when he comes up empty handed after a quick search of the room for his belongings. One hand running through his hair as his panic steadily rises, Yuuri finally starts toward the door, intent on finding answers.]

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[yokunaru]

I wouldn't have thought that anyway! [He says this with certainty.]

What...did I say when I was drunk? You showed me the pictures, but did something else happen?

[wauuu]

Do you really want to know?

Judging by how you've acted sober, you'll be terribly embarrassed.

[yokunaru]

So there was more. [This time he manages to stifle the preemptive groan of embarrassment. Then, he steels himself.]

I want to know. Even if I am embarrassed.

[He's already forgotten dancing with Viktor. In the end, Yuuri figures that knowing is better than not.]

[wauuu]

You really wanted me to take your virginity.

It was practically a demand.

[yokunaru]

[There's no stopping the whimper that escapes him this time, but he gamely tries to recover anyway. Just ignore his red face.]

Well, I did ask.

[wauuu]

I wasn't sure if you were making a joke or not! Aren't you in your early twenties? [subtext; how are you still a virgin at your age?]

[yokunaru]

[He's just. Going to slowly drop his face into his hands again.

The silence says it all: yup he sure is a virgin at 23.]

[wauuu]

Wow! You're like finding a unicorn!

[Victor: probably not helping]

[yokunaru]

[Spoilers: it definitely isn't helping.]

I just never found anyone I was interested in. It's not that rare.

[...is it?]

[wauuu]

[he'll point to himself, grinning like he's incredibly flattered]

You've waited all that time, but I make the cut, for you? What a compliment!

[yokunaru]

That's--! [Flustered, Yuuri immediately tries to deny everything, but cuts himself off before he can really do so because he really can't argue with that. Especially when he has an impressive collection of posters plastered all over his room back in Hasetsu.

Yuuri bites his lip, looking away.]

You charm people left and right everywhere you go. I'm pretty sure you know a lot of people find you attractive.

[wauuu]

I still find it flattering. [even if he expects it, it's a good feeling]

Especially when it's someone cute as you.

[yokunaru]

Oh. [He smiles tentatively. This could take some getting used to. Then, because he feels like an explanation is still needed, he adds softly-] It's not just the looks. It was your skating, too. [It's a little embarrassing to be admitting this to the man himself, but Yuuri keeps going.] I liked the way you moved across the ice. That's what really caught my attention.

So. There. [Feeling his blush keenly, Yuuri clears his throat and quickly fixes his gaze back on the laptop screen.]

[wauuu]

[there's a cute silence as Victor just smiles through the little confessions. They're quite precious, he can tell Yuri is sincere. It only once Yuri focuses back on the computer that Victor can't help himself any more. He slides up close behind him, the tips of his fingers tickling at the red curve of Yuri's ear. Teasing as possible he coos]

Soooo... you're a fanboy~? [at least he makes it sound cute and alluring, not childish]

[yokunaru]

[Yuuri inhales sharply, starting to lean into the touch before he catches himself.]

Um. [There's really no point in denying it now, is there?] I guess if you put it that way...

[wauuu]

That's so cute. [smitten and sincere he'll add]

I don't think I've fallen for a fan, before.

[yokunaru]

F-fallen? [Yuuri's eyes widen. That's a pretty heavy word.

He's not so dense that he'd misunderstand the flirting when Victor's been straightforward about it, but to imply that there's more than just attraction makes Yuuri's head spin. And he's pretty sure that's not the hangover making a comeback.]

[wauuu]

[he's behind where Yuri is seated, leaning his chest against the man's back and looking over his shoulder. He can make out Yuri's expression in somewhat profile. This is too strong, right? Victor thinks he should back up, but he wasn't blocking Yuri in, the man could bail from the seat to either side, Victor's arms crossing behind his own back.]

I brought you home, Yuri. Maybe it was protective, I really didn't want you falling into the wrong hands. [he considers the robbery a moment, and Yuri's utter lack of memory of the part]

Very glad I did, too.

[yokunaru]

[Though Yuuri tenses up at first, he slowly relaxes and doesn't try to scoot away. True, Victor's close, but he's not being pushy about this, and that makes all the difference in the world to Yuuri.]

I'm...glad you did, too. [Yuuri's head bows slightly as he stares down at his lap. He can feel Victor's eyes on him, but instead of making him falter, it only makes him want to get the words out even more.]

You said have time to get to know each other now. [He breathes in.] After--after I know you better, I think I could fall for you, too. I want to make up for the memories that I don't have anymore.

[wauuu]

[Victor will straighten up, giving Yuri space after he makes his little point. He's attracted to Yuri, he's glad that's clear, but that's not all it's about. Getting to know Yuri was what he wanted just as much, if not more, than some physical fling.]

I wish it was under better circumstances, but let's make the best of this time. I'm curious about you, Katsuki Yuri. [he laughs a little after the name, since he probably existed more as Victor Nikiforov in Yuri's mind than just... Victor.]

[yokunaru]

Let's do that. [Victor's laugh pulls a smile out of him, emboldens him to turn his head and let Victor see that he wants this, too. It's not his style, that's for sure, and he can imagine both friends and family voicing their shock, but all Yuuri has to do is think of those pictures of them smiling and dancing together to feel certain again.

His head jerks up in surprise when he hears a knock and some muffled Russian from the front door. Yuuri glances over at Victor.]

Think it's the food or the police?

[wauuu]

Food. The police wouldn't knock that hard. [sounds backwards, but okay Victor. He'll spin towards the door, grabbing his wallet to pay the delivery guy. He's actually surprised to be wrong, seeing the police there. They perk an eyebrow and he laughs, putting his wallet away as he greets them in Russian, ushering them in.

He'll act as Yuri's interpreter, not being half bad at relaying back and forth. The cops had one of Yuri's bags with them, stuffed with what hadn't been stolen, but it's really just clothes. They write down a full list of what Yuri remembers having with him and doesn't find in the bag-- his costumes, skates, passport, etc... They take it down and snap a photo of Yuri as confirmation he's not missing. It's really not that anxious a process, Victor actually has the cops smiling with his charm, though he could really be saying anything to them without Yuri knowing better]

[yokunaru]

[Though it all goes relatively smoothly thanks to Victor, Yuuri can't help but breathe a sigh of relief when the police finally leave. He plants himself on the chair again, peeking into the bag briefly.]

At least I won't have to replace everything, but all the important stuff, like my passport and wallet are gone. [It's not too surprising, considering his room was broken into, but still depressing to have confirmed. Yuuri smiles wearily up at Victor.] I won't be able to leave until I get a replacement. Looks like you're really stuck with me for a while.

[wauuu]

I've got everything handled for you. Long as you need to stay, the place is yours. [aww yis, a chance to show off and be a cool guy! Victor is all too ready to make a good impression, what better way than being a generous host? Unless that ends up reading as him being a braggart... hrm.

He opens his mouth to say something, but instead the doorbell rings. The food was very late, it seemed, he'll go to the door to get it. At least it's warm and really very good smelling, long as it too to arrive]

[yokunaru]

[Another "thank you" is at the tip of his tongue when the doorbell catches his attention instead. Yuuri sighs, but knows he'll have plenty of chances to say the words if he's really staying here while he gets everything sorted out.

Once the smell hits him, Yuuri's reminded just how long it's been since he last ate. His panic over everything had pushed his hunger to the back of his mind earlier, but he can't ignore it any longer now that the food's sitting right in front of him.

Yuuri perks up visibly, then shifts, poised to stand.]

Should I grab plates and utensils from the kitchen?