雨Its a little disappointing, Gokudera not giving into telling him what was asked. He was honestly curious, thinking maybe it would make things easier. To know just when that day would come… when Gokudera would maybe accept it a little more? That gaining affection would become less of a struggle.
Its disappointing, yet… he can’t be all that upset about it. This was just something he’d have to do on his own. And Gokudera, no matter how difficult, how uncertain he left Takeshi to feel… was always worth it. More than worth it. Waiting was hardly a price to pay at all. Because he loved him. Ultimately he just gives a little smile, not asking for more and leaving things as they were. Thanks to this he seems to be rewarded with something else. His face goes warm, eyes staying on the silverette, noting how the subject left him blushing and fidgeting. It was probably something not mentioned much, and so he’s grateful. It was after all, just what he needed to hear. He stares a few moments after Gokudera goes about explaining himself; his behavior, his doubts… Finds a hand placed on the older male’s lap, and takes it in his own. Takeshi gives a little squeeze and smiles once more. “But Gokudera… understands now, right? That I really love him?” He was so hesitant believing it… at times, the brunette wondered if he ever would? His resolve would always be to prove it though. He takes a little breath then, moving to lean himself against Gokudera, hands still connected. And for once, his are smaller… Now slumped against him, he peers up. “I’ve loved Gokudera since that first day.” It just… took a while to sink in. A little longer to confess. “I bet I love you a whole lot more too.” Hard to imagine then… he thinks, but its certainly true.
Hayato never liked to talk about they way he felt, even now it was a difficult thing to express. Takeshi Yamamoto loved him and though it seemed crazy, to love someone for so long, it was still the truth. As the younger Rain Guardian reached out and took his hand, squeezing softly, Hayato looked up at him with the slight of surprise before a soft smile came to him.
The softest breathe of a laugh slipped passed his lips, very briefly. Here was Yamamoto of ten years earlier making sure that Hayato knew he was loved. How silly, how adorable. And then Hayato actually did laugh, light-hearted and brief, before he nodded firm. Heat brushed his cheeks just thinking about how much he loved him.
☠-❝ Yes, yes. Haha, it took me long enough but I certainly know that now. ❞
Gazing at the younger guardian fondly, he reached out and took the boys chin gently with his fingers, tilting his head up. ☠-❝ And I love you too. ❞