ToraMina (Fluff AU)

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Minami sighed. Today a lot of people were bothering him.

The very-flirty guy who didn't know how to take a hint kept sauntering up to the counter and checking out mature books at the children's section (Minami's section) just to make pick-up lines. The noisy elementary school kid once again had food by the books. And a dozen other things Minami didn't want to think about at the moment.

But most of all, the coffee machine in the staff room was broken.

"Hey, Minami," His co-worker, Haruka, said. Well, Haruka was more like a volunteer/intern, but he was hardworking and Minami liked him. "What's this?"

Minami quickly swept away the book and placed it on the reshelving cart, smiling at Haruka. "It's nothing, Isumi-san," He said, internally murdering the very-flirty guy.

Haruka looked unconvinced and returned to working.

Minami sighed again and returned to reading his book before Haruka said, "Oh look, it's those two again."

Minami looked up. Recently a redhead and a brunet had been frequenting the library, checking out books on the most absurd subjects with the most absurd titles. It was the only thing that made him remember them, really. Afterwards Haruka always cracked up and laughed himself hoarse.

Haruka leaned on his elbow and peered around his computer. "Wonder what they're getting today."

They watched as the two went over a shelf and almost too-loudly debated over which books to get. Finally they reached an agreement and came over to the counter (even though their counter was on the other side). Minami chuckled as he scanned their book.

"Isumi-san, look," He said, turning in his "rolly chair", as Haruka called it, and showed him the book.

Haruka scrunched up his nose. "Eeewww. A book on edible jellyfish? Ugh."

"What's wrong with edible jellyfish?" The redhead protested.

"Eeewww." Haruka made a disgusted face and stuck out his tongue. Minami laughed and turned back around.

"At least it's better than the urinary habits of seahorses," He pointed out as he handed the book back.

The brunet frowned. "Yeah Toma, what was with that one?"

The redhead - who Minami knew to be Toma - scowled. "It was interesting! What was so bad about it?!"

Haruka snorted. "Even I haven't read it and I can tell it's horrible."

"What makes you so great?" Toma argued, sparking an argument between him and Haruka.

"Well, I'm obviously the handsomest here," The brunet bragged. Minami watched in mild amusement as the argument snowballed.

After deciding the argument had gone long enough and he was tired of hearing about if wolves had their own religion, whether or not if social interaction made a person healthier or smarter, and various ways to use a sock egg as a lethal weapon, Minami intervened. "Isumi-san," He said gently, "Have you chose a book for today?"

Haruka immediately grinned smugly and held up a thin, hardcover picture book. "Look!"

"Little Red Riding Hood?" Toma said doubtfully, "Really?"

Haruka bristled. "The kids love it!" He said fiercely, "Watch me!" He hopped down from his "rolly chair" and dragged Toma to the children's reading room. Minami could hear loud, eager voices calling out "Mister Haru! Mister Haru!" as Haruka unceremoniously plopped Toma behind the kids.

Minami smiled faintly as Haruka started to read out loud. The brunet hovered by the counter, arms crossed and looking almost believably nonchalant.

"So, Mido-san," Minami said, tucking his hands together, "Why stay here and not join Inumaru-san and Isumi-san?"

"You know our surnames?" The brunet said, surprised.

"Of course," Minami said, leaving out the part where their names popped up every time he scanned a book for them. "But I do think we should introduce ourselves properly."

The brunet nodded. "Mido Torao. The idiot is Inumaru Toma."

Minami laughed. "I'm Natsume Minami, and my partner is Isumi Haruka."

"Oh." Torao lowered his voice. "By the way, I think Toma has a crush on Haruka."

"I know," Minami said, a little sweet to cover the darkness in his tone, "Please remind Inumaru-san that Isumi-san is still young." His voice switched back to normal. "And I suppose you also admire me from afar?" He said, teasing.

Torao shrugged. "Maybe."

Minami was about to respond when the doors opened and brought along the stench of alcohol. He delicately made a face.

The very-flirty guy swayed on his feet, making his way to Minami's counter. "Hey, beautiful," He slurred, "Wanna go out with me?"

Torao looked annoyed. Minami remained calm and hoped that this wouldn't disturb Haruka's reading. "Sir," He said, "We do not allow alcohol or any drunk person or persons in the library. I will have to ask you to leave before I take more drastic measures."

The drunk, very-flirty guy ignored his warning and leaned on the counter. "Kiss, I wanna kiss," He slurred, puckering his lips and leaning in.

Minami sighed as he jabbed his fingers at the back of the drunk, very-flirty guy's neck, making him collapse in an unconscious heap on the floor. Torao looked impressed as he called security.

Ten minutes later, every trace of what had happened was gone. Someone had even fixed the broken coffee machine in the staff room.

"Is this normal?" Torao asked.

Minami took a sip of his freshly-made coffee. "Calls to security or that man?"

"Both," Torao said.

Minami shook his head. "We rarely call on security, although they're very quick and helpful. However, that man comes in very often, but this is the first time drunk."

Torao made a disgusted sound a face to go along with it. "He's absolutely disgusting. Doesn't deserve you."

Minami laughed. "And you do?"

The next thing he knew he was being kissed over the counter.

(A/N): This is just something I came up with while writing this oneshot.

Minami: Oh, Isumi-san, you're looking very cute today.

Haru: I'm not-!

Minami: Oh, yes.

Minami: I mean to say you're looking very fear-inspiring today.

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