-- it's not like he's never heard that word directed at himself. 'Like.' But it's always been different -- coming from fans who've only ever seen that deliberately-constructed facade of his, an incidental 'like' bought with showmanship and flair. This, though ... it's scary just how much those simple words squeeze around his heart.
Positioned like this, Edamura might feel the way Rom's chest rises with a short, halting breath. Then abruptly, he murmurs, ]
Excuse me.
[ Just as abruptly, he sits up a little. Just enough that he can properly wrap both arms around Edamura and hug him close, close. Even then the movement is gentle, but it's insistent, as is the way he noses against the crown of Edamura's head. There's the rise and fall of his chest with another deep breath; his words come low, whispered right against the soft strands of Edamura's hair. ]
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-- it's not like he's never heard that word directed at himself. 'Like.' But it's always been different -- coming from fans who've only ever seen that deliberately-constructed facade of his, an incidental 'like' bought with showmanship and flair. This, though ... it's scary just how much those simple words squeeze around his heart.
Positioned like this, Edamura might feel the way Rom's chest rises with a short, halting breath. Then abruptly, he murmurs, ]
Excuse me.
[ Just as abruptly, he sits up a little. Just enough that he can properly wrap both arms around Edamura and hug him close, close. Even then the movement is gentle, but it's insistent, as is the way he noses against the crown of Edamura's head. There's the rise and fall of his chest with another deep breath; his words come low, whispered right against the soft strands of Edamura's hair. ]
If you'll give me just a moment longer, please.