[ It wasn't his intention to appear demanding, and so his efforts were placed entirely into ensuring she had her own space - at least in a metaphorical sense, for their hands remained linked as they had been, warm and secure in each other's grasp.
Partners, huh? He'd certainly seen that one coming, it would have been difficult not to think of that first. In fact, it would have been understandable to leave this at such a note, if so she wished.... ]
That we are. [ ... Which is why he was a bit taken aback by her resumed attempt, moving ever so slightly to catch a glimpse of her face slowly turning into a deeper shade of red, struggling as she might have to cover it up. A bit hopelessly, he noted. Either way, there was certainly something endearing about the gesture that would have almost stolen his attention if not for the delivery that followed.
In terms of appropriateness, his own response might have seemed somewhat underwhelming with how short it was, his features momentarily frozen in an expression of surprise brought by this verbal approval of their arrangement. ]
... Okay—
[ Oh.
If this was how it ftlt to be kissed out of the blue, he could now certainly see the point of her recently made remark on his behaviour, except the experience did just as little to convince him out of it. Though heat rose to his face in an alarming rate and lips slightly quivered at the contact, it all ultimately was a very small price to pay for a moment he already found himself missing the second she pulled away.
The reciprocal squeeze of her hand came a bit later, and though he himself was no longer sure what it meant to represent, appreciation and gratitude were certainly among these tangled feelings. ]
Do I really have to say it, at this point? [ Even if she somehow still decided to doubt his willingness, the upward curl of his lips would perhaps be enough to dispel her worries. ] ... I would like that, too. Let's give it a try.
And besides- we can still continue the way we are, so, in a sense, this changes very little about our daily lives. [ So, maybe he silently wished to see her more often, but it was hardly a matter to put up for discussion given the multitude of responsibilities weighing on the shoulders of them both. Sooner or later, they would find a way. ]
But if I may say something....
[ Although his hold of her hand gradually weakened, it was only so that he could eventually lift his arm, wrapping it around Tear's shoulders to timidly pull her closer. ]
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Partners, huh? He'd certainly seen that one coming, it would have been difficult not to think of that first. In fact, it would have been understandable to leave this at such a note, if so she wished.... ]
That we are. [ ... Which is why he was a bit taken aback by her resumed attempt, moving ever so slightly to catch a glimpse of her face slowly turning into a deeper shade of red, struggling as she might have to cover it up. A bit hopelessly, he noted. Either way, there was certainly something endearing about the gesture that would have almost stolen his attention if not for the delivery that followed.
In terms of appropriateness, his own response might have seemed somewhat underwhelming with how short it was, his features momentarily frozen in an expression of surprise brought by this verbal approval of their arrangement. ]
... Okay—
[ Oh.
If this was how it ftlt to be kissed out of the blue, he could now certainly see the point of her recently made remark on his behaviour, except the experience did just as little to convince him out of it. Though heat rose to his face in an alarming rate and lips slightly quivered at the contact, it all ultimately was a very small price to pay for a moment he already found himself missing the second she pulled away.
The reciprocal squeeze of her hand came a bit later, and though he himself was no longer sure what it meant to represent, appreciation and gratitude were certainly among these tangled feelings. ]
Do I really have to say it, at this point? [ Even if she somehow still decided to doubt his willingness, the upward curl of his lips would perhaps be enough to dispel her worries. ] ... I would like that, too. Let's give it a try.
And besides- we can still continue the way we are, so, in a sense, this changes very little about our daily lives. [ So, maybe he silently wished to see her more often, but it was hardly a matter to put up for discussion given the multitude of responsibilities weighing on the shoulders of them both. Sooner or later, they would find a way. ]
But if I may say something....
[ Although his hold of her hand gradually weakened, it was only so that he could eventually lift his arm, wrapping it around Tear's shoulders to timidly pull her closer. ]
You're very affectionate, yourself.