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10:55 AM. That was when he woke up. Almost an hour late to meet Leorio.
‘Crap.’ Kurapika thought with dread. 'All he’s been through last night, and I’m already making it worse by being late!’
According to the phone call filled with soft sobs and a lot of consulting from the blond, Leorio apparently had a fallout with his recent relationship, and decided to pack up and leave to find a new place to start over. Kurapika admired his bravery, and decided to do anything he could to help Leorio. So, he suggested in helping out with choosing apartments, to which Leorio was very grateful for. They both scheduled a meeting time for 10 AM at the nearby shop plaza.
The first thing Kurapika did was call Leorio. He’s probably furious right now, brimming with rage. Kurapika knew he could be hotheaded in situations like these. (Or really, in any situation.)
One ring.
Two rings.
“Kurapika, where the heck are you!? I’ve been waiting for an hour!”
Checking his alarm clock again, Kurapika finds out with dread that it’s 11:08 AM.
“Leorio, I’m so so sorry! I’ll been there in 10 minutes if I hurry!”
He heard a deep sigh from Leorio.
“All right, just be here soo-“
Kurapika had absolutely no time to wait for Leorio to finish his sentence.
“10 minutes? Urgh, are you kidding?”
He managed to get ready in 8 minutes, but it took 8 minutes to dash to the shopping center.
Kurapika raced in the plaza at 11:26. He almost broke a sweat, but it was extremely cold outside (Not that it really mattered to Kurapika anyways.)
Leroy waiting impatiently in the small lounge in front of the plaza.
“Leorio! I’m so sorry I’m late, it won’t happen again!” Kurapika bowed deeply.
“it’s fine, Kurapika. Also, drop the formalities, and relax. No one can live without being late once in their life.”
Kurapika’s snickered inwardly.
"Is that one of your mottos, Leorio?" Kurapika grinned.
"Hey! You're the one who was late!" Leorio countered.
Kurapika laughed. "Yeah, yeah I know...but you basically walked yourself into that one." Kurapika smirked.
Looking for apartments was much harder than Kurapika thought.
"Since it’s a smaller place than a house, it would be easier to look for the perfect one!” Is what Leorio told Kurapika optimistically after denying the first apartment.
As they neared the 5th choice, Leorio looked very annoyed.
Kurapika’s experience with looking for a home was much easier. (He just took the first one that was presented to him.) But, he couldn't help but feel sorry when Leorio when he decided to call it a day after the 6th choice.
"You'll find a new apartment soon, Leorio." Kurapika offered some genuine support, but it honestly sounded better in his head.
Leorio sighed. "Maybe.. He replied.
"Do you want-" Kurapika started. 'Whoa, were you seriously going to do that? Your house is a complete mess, not to mention he probably will say no and your friendship will be ruined!'
'But where will he stay if you don't ask him?! Go back to his fallen out relationship? You have to ask him.''
"Do you want to stay over at my place until you find an apartment to stay in?" Kurapika asked hesitantly, but kept his voice firm.
Leorio looked shocked, making Kurapika question what Leorios standards are for him, and a bit annoyed. Did he really think I wouldn't do something as simple as that for him?
"Before you think this is a moment of a lifetime,"The shorter stated aggressively, "my place is mess-"
Leorio let out a noisy laugh. "A moment of a lifetime? I didn't know you were such a romantic, Kurapika."
Kurapika slapped him across the face and dragged Leorio by the hand towards his home, blushing mad.
(He won't admit his hand felt nice in Leorio's.)