Eiji does look pretty embarrassed, but in a way that Ash doesn’t like. He hadn’t meant to upset him with that comment, but clearly his joke didn’t hit the right way. He’ll try changing the mood, especially because he does not like the look on Eiji’s face when he can’t see those chocolate eyes on him like before.
Touch is something Ash is sensitive with, but where Eiji is wrong about that is where he thinks it still applies to himself. Ash wouldn’t be lying like this with Eiji if that were the case, wouldn’t be letting fingers slide under his shirt for the sole purpose of skin-to-skin contact. It’s meant to be comforting…. loving, even. Ash still appreciates the care Eiji puts into being cautious, though. He can’t remember the last time someone was considerate over something like that.
“Stop that,” Ash assures in a soft, but reprimanding tone. “It’s actually kinda cute that you thought of that; no one else would’ve. You’re cute.”
✦ why was he so emberrassed ? was it truly about his silly nickname he’d thought up ? was it that he was had spoken without thought once again or -- had it been that he was still a bit in awe that the lynx had favoured him enough to get so close ? to feel fingers upon his stomach, just laxing there... it was nice.
a smile curls lips, gaze lingering back up to those emerald eyes. o, how they glimmer & shine in spite of what they’ve witnessed. blush comes to cheeks at their words; you’re cute. brows tilt up, big smile coming to lips. “ ash... “ he mumbles, nose crinkling very slightly as smile defies natural biology to grow even farther -- seemingly distorting face. “ so can i call you big cat ? “