[ Leaving his mouth is a muffled exhale as he hears these two words. ]
I'm glad.
[ Even if he was just as ready to acknowledge a negative response, there was nothing wrong about expressing his relief, was there? He hadn't had time to think what kind of reaction his words would bring, but he still manages to be positively surprised by the reality of things. Facing such a bright smile, it's hard not to return it.
However, there is no further attempt at physical reassurance like the ones that have snuck their way into their daily exchanges when they weren't paying attention. Not that he would terribly mind holding her hand in his, but perhaps for that very reason it wouldn't be the wisest thing to consider. After all, the tingling sensation that had spread all over the area of his cheek that she had kissed was not getting any weaker with the moments that passed, so he already had his hands full figuring that one out.
And in the rare instances that he shoved these thoughts aside, instead he caught himself wondering whether it was even possible to learn the basic dance steps with less than nine days left. ]
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I'm glad.
[ Even if he was just as ready to acknowledge a negative response, there was nothing wrong about expressing his relief, was there? He hadn't had time to think what kind of reaction his words would bring, but he still manages to be positively surprised by the reality of things. Facing such a bright smile, it's hard not to return it.
However, there is no further attempt at physical reassurance like the ones that have snuck their way into their daily exchanges when they weren't paying attention. Not that he would terribly mind holding her hand in his, but perhaps for that very reason it wouldn't be the wisest thing to consider. After all, the tingling sensation that had spread all over the area of his cheek that she had kissed was not getting any weaker with the moments that passed, so he already had his hands full figuring that one out.
And in the rare instances that he shoved these thoughts aside, instead he caught himself wondering whether it was even possible to learn the basic dance steps with less than nine days left. ]