“ i love you. “ to Shin :^)
SAY IT. ever since that day, he craved to hear the words fall from the others lips again. a victim to the warmth it made him feel inside, a desire that he’d selfishly cling onto, with no hesitation in his request. only inches apart, breath lightly kissing the other’s skin with each, soft exhale. so easily he could close the gap between them. instead, crimson eyes would hold onto this gaze, waiting, hoping, to hear the words he so desperately yearned for.
any tension that had arose within the moments wait had crumbled, the slightest hitch in his throat and widening of eyes at the phrase seemed as if it had been the first time hearing them. how silly. why was it that he could completely fluster him, even now. every time, always feeling as if it was the first. shin had wanted this, yet again, the effect it had on him still surprised him. flustered, yet it only lasts a few seconds, giving into the warmth that surrounded him. though cheeks easily colored, eyes softening and gaze still completely absorbed in his, he makes no attempt at hiding it. he doesn’t need to. he wants this affection to be known.
“ I know. ” spoken under a soft breath and a light chuckle, as lips curl into a gentle smile. not even his mischievous tone can force a smirk to silence his passion. it wasn’t relief that settled him, but a reminder. this was the path they’d taken, and it wasn’t going anywhere. it was real, comforting, and it gave him happiness he didn’t think he’d find. no. happiness he hadn’t thought he craved so longingly for.
there is nothing left stopping him now. strands of hair fall down his face, brushing against toma’s cheek as he leans down to close the remaining distance. lips are gentle, a soft touch restraining his usual, more rash approach —– but still firm. embroiled in their kiss, yearning for such affection didn’t become him, yet when it came to him he couldn’t help himself. entangled in this new found admiration, this love, he didn’t have to restrain himself anymore.