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Arata/Chihaya/Taichi (chihayafuru)

Notes: hnnng this is such a good prompt and i didn't really do it justice but i hope you like this anyway ;;

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Wataya Arata is water
A cool and calming presence, quiet with hidden depths of blue,
And the intensity of an undertow
That pulls others beneath the ocean surface when they get too close

Ayase Chihaya is fire
Bright and warm, sparks, burning with vivid red passion
She is a beacon illuminating darkness
Drawing heliotropes from their shadows, singeing their edges

Mashima Taichi is earth
Solid ground for others to stand upon, steadfast and level,
Sharp and unyielding stone when he needs to be, but
Capable of crumbling under the elements

At tournaments they are each a force of nature
Clawing their way to the top with the hopes of meeting each other there
To clash as they are drawn inexorably together by karuta
Three souls in dissonance until they reach balance in the quiet after

When Chihaya kisses Arata
He feels liquid fire rush through his veins
Coruscating with light for her, pure and undying and loyal
Brighter than he can bear to look at

When Taichi kisses Chihaya
She melts into him, kindling the embers
Of his unspoken promises to always be her support
Until they are both immolated by the force of it

When Arata kisses Taichi
He feels a shy, gentle soul yearning for his acceptance
A powerful, crushing soul he fears he will drown in
And waves eroding his defenses until he yields to both

When the closing ceremonies are completed, trophies given, ranks bestowed
Chihaya holds both of their hands in the hotel lobby
Kisses the calluses on their fingers

Aches to be with them, always;
Aches to measure her strength against them, always;
And promises that they will be united again when the next match comes

Always.