@forgedstars || c o n t i n u a t i o n ;;
Anxiety filled every fiber of Shuichi’s being. He was notoriously horrible regarding personal confrontations - or any sort of confrontation for that matter ( self-confidence? Nope, none with this boy! ). Somehow, he managed to resist the urge to flee and stood his ground, body jumping slightly as the taller male placed a hand on his shoulder. God, he couldn’t even look Kaito in the eyes, his own downcast and hidden behind his hat.
Still, his friends words... brought him a sense of immense comfort. It was about Kaito noticing Shuichi? Noticing him of all people? Shuichi has never viewed himself as worth any sort of special acknowledgment or thought, in all honesty. The detective still felt that way, but hearing it from his best friend with such sincerity made his heart and soul feel at ease. His body grew less tense as he relaxed, lips pressed together as he listened.
“K-Kaito... you... you don’t have to do so much for me, y-you know...” Shuichi fidgeted with his hands, licking his lips for a moment before letting out a sigh “I...I-I’m not... good with this... kind of stuff... A-and anyway, h-how do I know Keebo even likes me back...?” The possibility of that occurring was slim to none in his eyes. Shuichi was no one special - why would anyone even like him to begin with?
