[...That would be a lot of hitting. Though, Luke would give a disapproving look every time Gaara thought things, such as that. He damn sure doesn't see his boyfriend as a monster, and strives to make him see himself as otherwise.

Luke can't help but have a thought lurking within the back of his own mind, regarding his boyfriend's previous...feelings. What if the other person shows up, here, with the same memories? Maybe Gaara would realize that Luke pales, in comparison...? Yeah, he's not going to entertain that thought...

A faint, wry smile appears as he wraps his fingers around the other teen's hand. He knows that he hasn't told Gaara all of this, which is...why he's doing it now. Listening to Gaara's words, quietly, he pauses. There's a short pause, and then he lets out a sheepish laugh.] Well, uh, what I mean is...back then. Ion met me not long after I got spirited away from Baticul...and... [...] I've never told you about Ion, have I? The person, not the moogle.

[Actually, now that he thinks about it, the only person he's told (since leaving Auldrant) is Takasu...isn't it?]

... [He blinks at that inquiry...and then feels a hint of color appear on his face. Something about that amused look through him off. Brow tensing, he looks to the side, something suspiciously similar to a huff-like sound escaping.] Well...yeah...

[...Damn it, Gaara.] ...