12.

"I didn't think you'd make it."

Taiki stood in front of him, general unconcern and styrofoam teas in hand. Ryouma took one, ears red.

"You asked," he managed to say, face pink. "Did you think I'd stand you up?"

"You've seen the weather," Taiki said, gesturing vaguely towards the outside with his elbow at the howling wind.

"Point," Ryouma agreed. "I didn't know you lived so close to the train."

"Very few people come over," Taiki agreed. "Now, come on, before I ask you to make coffee."

Ryouma's lips quirked. "Fun fact, I've never made a cup in my life."

"THere's a reason I ordered tea whenever you were there."

Ryouma almost laughed. He settled for burying his face in his tea instead. "Just for that I'm going to make you a cup when you come next time."

Taiki's eyes sparkled with mirth. "Good to know there will be a next time."

Ryouma scowled at him, green chips flashing. "I… there's…"

"Your faith in me is astounding."

Oh was he going to regret this or what?

(Spoiler alert: he didn't.)