musical--android:
Ā Ā āHmā¦?ā
Ā Ā His brow raised at the initial statement. Satsuki wanted to be serious for the moment? That was far more than enough to fully grasp Aiās attention. At times Satsuki would kid around and others he could be rather serious, but seldom would there be instances for the shadow to demand a moment to be taken seriously which meant something must have or something was going to happen. Giving a small nod of the head, Ai acknowledged that he was listening.
  Each word of how much Satsuki loved him were things Ai heard and witnessed daily with the other, but it never hurt to hear them spoken to him let alone spoken to them in the tone Satsuki used at this very moment. With each word⦠each breath⦠each syllable Ai was kept fully attentive. He was almost in a trance-like state as he listened, only to have everything pulled to a halt the moment the ring was taken out and presented to him.
Ā Ā So this was why Satsuki wanted a serious moment. It made perfect sense now. Prior the shadow seemingly teased wanting to spend his life with Ai, but now that there was a physical ring and the question out in the open, everything became all that more real. The two were more than simply an android and a shadow with their own purposes to fulfill, they were their own individuals that had grown to form this strong bond with one another.
Ā Ā āIdiot.ā The first words that slipped past Aiās lips were muttered time and time again before Ai would extend a hand out to the other.Ā āYou know very well what my answer is, but since you clearly wish to hear it I suppose I can do that this onceā¦ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā āYesā
Each moment of silence felt like an eternity. He never doubted the otherās love but now the shadow wondered if this was too early. Maybe Ai didnāt feel they were ready. He had expressed before that this was a serious step. Satsuki was serious however would the other be ready? The thought of the other saying no scared him.
However, the fear went away when the other called him an idiot. Instead, he was a tad confused. It threw him off.
He listened to each word carefully. It didnāt sound like a no. His heart swelled but he told himself to wait. Then he heard the answer. A singular word. However, it was the best thing he could have heard.Ā āY-Yes?ā He had to clarify it. Rather, let it be in the air again. He said... yes. Ai...
His expression softened as noticed the otherās hand reached out towards him. With a soft sigh, he took the engagement ring out of its box, slipping it onto the otherās finger. He breathed a sigh of relief when he confirmed it fit.Ā āAi, thank you.ā The shadow brought the otherās hand to his lips, kissing the ring. Soon he found himself leaning up to wrap his arms around the other, bringing him into a hug. Tears... when did the tears start rolling down his face?Ā āI love you, so much.ā









