[ as long as aoba is happy and safe, i'll be happy. as long as aoba needs me, i'll be there. those have been statements that have shaped his outlook and his current life, so of course coming to holly heights they would apply. yet he's been really tested by these new set of circumstances. he wonders how many possible mistakes he could have made what if he-
then he sees that little smile, and it stops his train of thought. the smile eases his mind and makes him refocus. if they make mistakes, they'll work through it. he's learned this very important lesson, but the question still remains if the takes the lesson to heart. working together as equals, he still feels like he should always do more for various reasons. ] We've known each other too long to let a little mind games get to us.
[ usually he'd let go by now, at least he was always the first to do so when they were kids. yet he really doesn't want to pull their hands apart. he wants to keep their hands like this for a bit longer. there's a warmth in his chest that feels pleasant, and just looking at their hands like this makes him happy.
just a little selfishness, it wouldn't do any damage and-
but he untangles their fingers, pulling his hand away first. just like old times, just like the present, just like he will in the future most likely.] Who else is gonna bring you back to Tae-san in good condition? She'd ban me from coming over for dinner if I didn't look out for you. [ humor's a good way to ease the conversation and direct it to something else (food too). ]
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then he sees that little smile, and it stops his train of thought. the smile eases his mind and makes him refocus. if they make mistakes, they'll work through it. he's learned this very important lesson, but the question still remains if the takes the lesson to heart. working together as equals, he still feels like he should always do more for various reasons. ] We've known each other too long to let a little mind games get to us.
[ usually he'd let go by now, at least he was always the first to do so when they were kids. yet he really doesn't want to pull their hands apart. he wants to keep their hands like this for a bit longer. there's a warmth in his chest that feels pleasant, and just looking at their hands like this makes him happy.
just a little selfishness, it wouldn't do any damage and-
but he untangles their fingers, pulling his hand away first. just like old times, just like the present, just like he will in the future most likely.] Who else is gonna bring you back to Tae-san in good condition? She'd ban me from coming over for dinner if I didn't look out for you. [ humor's a good way to ease the conversation and direct it to something else (food too). ]