[ if ryuu ever needed proof that it's the people in his life that make all the difference in where he stands, it's this. he knows he'll have to let go eventually, but for the moment he's fine to soak up the familiarity and the manna, the pleasant sweeping of it throughout his fatigued body. it makes him all the more aware of which direction is up, in all of this. there's nothing more valuable, he thinks.
and though he's at ease, letting the spaces between them disappear a little more with every breath, the mention of staying in lunatia does make his expression tick in curiosity. worry exists there too, but he can sense...
it's probably not the time for it. still, concern thumps in his heart, tucked away for later. ]
Is that so? [ low, lulling. ] While I'm sorry you had to be alone for that long... I bet your songs are amazing. I can't wait to hear them, Sougo-kun.
[It's amazing, really, that his months alone and everything that happened in the crater feel like afterthoughts in the balmy glow of the manna flowing between them. Letting go eventually hardly warrants concern, now that Sougo knows they're both here... but he still doesn't really want to pull back, as if he's a battery that's been worn down and needs to be recharged by broad ocean man hugs. It certainly feels that way, with this palpable energy flowing between them.
And though he nearly clarifies that neither of them are to blame for the follies of time, he's simply too grateful for the here and now to continue on that topic.]
Thank you. I hope they live up to your expectations. But if I'm allowed to boast, I think I've improved a bit over time.
[Voice hushed, his cadence is almost musical, endlessly fond.]
That, and... I actually wrote one in your image. It's light and flowing, like the ocean... I was hoping I'd have the chance to play it for you.
[ ocean man has a surplus of unconditional hugs to give, now that he knows they're welcome. even if they didn't generate the kind of manna that they do, a balancing of energies to ease fatigue and bolster hearts, he would still feel that way - there's few things as grounding as a calm embrace from someone you trust. homegrown or star-studded, he believes in that.
though sougo's mention of what song he'd written does get ryuu pulling away curiously. his arms remained balanced on sougo's slender shoulders, but he does have the room to gaze down at him. thoughtfully, he slides one of his arms back enough to touch his face, thumb swiping over soft cheekbone. ]
It hadn't been terribly embarrassing to admit that he'd written that sort of song, given the countless hours he poured into perfecting it. But now that he's facing the person he thought of every step of the way, warm eyes curiously peering down at him... it's impossible to ignore the way that his heart flutters helplessly in his chest, heat blooming over his face beneath Ryuu's long fingers.
And oh, if only Ryuu knew how much influence he has. Sougo is only one man, and the tender brush of Ryuu's thumb over his flushed cheek is enough to make every one of his other thoughts short-circuit.]
Yes... I did. I haven't played it for anyone else. I wanted you to be the first to hear it.
[Maybe even the only one to hear it. And though it goes unspoken, admitting this is basically another way of saying that his mind was on Ryuu the entire time he was writing it. It's a weird kind of confession that pales in comparison to some of the other things he'd said during their time in Lunatia, but the timidness he feels doesn't stop him from leaning gently into Ryuu's touch.]
[ though he feels the effect it has on sougo, the warmth pulsing to life beneath his fingers, ryuu doesn't regret asking one bit. gestures like this always have the biggest impact on him, the moments when he realizes that someone was thinking about him to that extent - using both time and talent to convey something maybe even words wouldn't express. music was like that... not just any music, but music written by someone he's come to care about and confide in, whose heart he'd been able to see into, even if only a bit. he is... happy.
he's really happy.
smile broadening, ryuu's eyes shine with an emotion that would be hard to name: curiosity, gratitude, admiration. he gives sougo's cheek a fond scrub, as if to press down on some of the heat and color. ]
I want to be the one to hear it first. I'm sure it'll love it, Sougo-kun.
[ there's no way he wouldn't, right? relaxed now, he nods. ]
[No matter how comfortable Sougo feels he's been able to become in Ryuu's presence, the way his heart swells upon hearing those sweet words is just the same as when they barely knew each other and he was simply looking at a screen.
Or... no, it's far sweeter than that. He could melt into nothing right here - that's no different. But the pressure that made it hard to breathe and the high-strung nervous energy that edged too close to nauseous for him to concentrate on anything other than maintaining his composure are long gone. In their place, he can only find genuine affection, yearning, an overwhelming gratefulness... and a number of things he can't quite sort.
So in a way that that feels far more familiar than daunting, he leans up on his toes and closes the distance between them, tilting his head until their lips finally meet. While sweet, there's a gentle passion beneath the surface that he simply can't restrain... a yearning, a longing that thankfully (hopefully) doesn't read as overtly salacious.
They're in public, yes, but this matters so much more.]
[ when their lips meet, he can feel just how much it matters. his arms shift and his palms find the gentle slope of sougo's jaw, cradling it as he nudges his way into a fuller kiss. synchrony is as pleasant as moonlacing was when it's like this, lifting the veil over his heart to display its true colors - ryuu breathes into him quietly, a deep fluttering of balance, a matching desire. nothing too overt, but also nothing too restrained. in a place where it was never guaranteed that they'd meet like this or remember what they'd been through, he can't suppress his relief.
they're in public, but it's a rare moment where no one knows who they are. he can't say he won't try with all his might to show everyone who they are in the future... so for now...
he wants to make sure sougo knows what's really in his heart. he breaks away just barely, feeling grounded again. ]
You should be selfish a little more often.
[ brushing noses fondly, he places another short kiss against his lips. ]
[It matters. After months of uncertainty and hesitation, this matters so very much, far beyond what words could express. But words aren't needed right now - not when synchrony connects them like this, setting their hearts in time as each sensation washes over him like waves.
In movies and fiction, reunions are always described as widly passionate. But rather than flowing tears and dip kisses under the moonlight, Sougo is perfectly happy to settle into the familiar motions. Reveling in Ryuu's warmth is all he needs, the worries strung high in his chest effortlessly unraveled with every touch.
Because he can feel it. More than before, he can feel it. And for the first time in months, all of his fears melt away into bashful laughter as they barely part, voice hushed beneath his breath.]
Maybe I will.
[But only where Ryuu's eyes can see, just as fond and tender as this shared moment between them. Being selfish isn't so hard when every brush of lips is this sweet.]
Then... If you don't have any other plans, can we stay together a little longer?
[ with sougo's face still cradled in his palms, ryuu grins at his agreement. not that he doesn't appreciate a sweeping moment or gestures of grandeur, but there are some things that can only be conveyed by honest simplicity. it suits what his heart resonates with, beyond the stars and the status. plus, he hadn't said it just to be cheeky - he hopes he continues to see sougo speak his mind more and reach out for what he wants.
and right now, well. there's no better place to start, right? ]
I'd like that.
[ allowing his fingers to slip away, he touches their brows together sweetly before standing back to his full height with a more energetic smile. seems that did the trick. ]
As important as getting settled is, there's so much I still want to explore... how about it?
[Ryuu's touch is so warm that once his hand lowers, the slight chill in the air feels fresh against Sougo's cheek in its wake. If he's always met with such kind, encouraging reception, it's so easy to slip into speaking his mind, even if it's only little by little. How wonderful. Truly, he feels incredibly lucky.
None of the gratefulness slips from his chest as they part, the sweet gesture only lifting him up more. And without a moment's hesitation, Sougo's smile brightens to match the one he's given so readily.]
I would love to.
[Polite as ever, he gingerly reaches out to place his hand in Ryuu's far larger one.]
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and though he's at ease, letting the spaces between them disappear a little more with every breath, the mention of staying in lunatia does make his expression tick in curiosity. worry exists there too, but he can sense...
it's probably not the time for it. still, concern thumps in his heart, tucked away for later. ]
Is that so? [ low, lulling. ] While I'm sorry you had to be alone for that long... I bet your songs are amazing. I can't wait to hear them, Sougo-kun.
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And though he nearly clarifies that neither of them are to blame for the follies of time, he's simply too grateful for the here and now to continue on that topic.]
Thank you. I hope they live up to your expectations. But if I'm allowed to boast, I think I've improved a bit over time.
[Voice hushed, his cadence is almost musical, endlessly fond.]
That, and... I actually wrote one in your image. It's light and flowing, like the ocean... I was hoping I'd have the chance to play it for you.
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though sougo's mention of what song he'd written does get ryuu pulling away curiously. his arms remained balanced on sougo's slender shoulders, but he does have the room to gaze down at him. thoughtfully, he slides one of his arms back enough to touch his face, thumb swiping over soft cheekbone. ]
You really wrote a song like that?
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It hadn't been terribly embarrassing to admit that he'd written that sort of song, given the countless hours he poured into perfecting it. But now that he's facing the person he thought of every step of the way, warm eyes curiously peering down at him... it's impossible to ignore the way that his heart flutters helplessly in his chest, heat blooming over his face beneath Ryuu's long fingers.
And oh, if only Ryuu knew how much influence he has. Sougo is only one man, and the tender brush of Ryuu's thumb over his flushed cheek is enough to make every one of his other thoughts short-circuit.]
Yes... I did. I haven't played it for anyone else. I wanted you to be the first to hear it.
[Maybe even the only one to hear it. And though it goes unspoken, admitting this is basically another way of saying that his mind was on Ryuu the entire time he was writing it. It's a weird kind of confession that pales in comparison to some of the other things he'd said during their time in Lunatia, but the timidness he feels doesn't stop him from leaning gently into Ryuu's touch.]
...Tsunashi-san. May I do something selfish?
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he's really happy.
smile broadening, ryuu's eyes shine with an emotion that would be hard to name: curiosity, gratitude, admiration. he gives sougo's cheek a fond scrub, as if to press down on some of the heat and color. ]
I want to be the one to hear it first. I'm sure it'll love it, Sougo-kun.
[ there's no way he wouldn't, right? relaxed now, he nods. ]
Of course you can.
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[No matter how comfortable Sougo feels he's been able to become in Ryuu's presence, the way his heart swells upon hearing those sweet words is just the same as when they barely knew each other and he was simply looking at a screen.
Or... no, it's far sweeter than that. He could melt into nothing right here - that's no different. But the pressure that made it hard to breathe and the high-strung nervous energy that edged too close to nauseous for him to concentrate on anything other than maintaining his composure are long gone. In their place, he can only find genuine affection, yearning, an overwhelming gratefulness... and a number of things he can't quite sort.
So in a way that that feels far more familiar than daunting, he leans up on his toes and closes the distance between them, tilting his head until their lips finally meet. While sweet, there's a gentle passion beneath the surface that he simply can't restrain... a yearning, a longing that thankfully (hopefully) doesn't read as overtly salacious.
They're in public, yes, but this matters so much more.]
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they're in public, but it's a rare moment where no one knows who they are. he can't say he won't try with all his might to show everyone who they are in the future... so for now...
he wants to make sure sougo knows what's really in his heart. he breaks away just barely, feeling grounded again. ]
You should be selfish a little more often.
[ brushing noses fondly, he places another short kiss against his lips. ]
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In movies and fiction, reunions are always described as widly passionate. But rather than flowing tears and dip kisses under the moonlight, Sougo is perfectly happy to settle into the familiar motions. Reveling in Ryuu's warmth is all he needs, the worries strung high in his chest effortlessly unraveled with every touch.
Because he can feel it. More than before, he can feel it. And for the first time in months, all of his fears melt away into bashful laughter as they barely part, voice hushed beneath his breath.]
Maybe I will.
[But only where Ryuu's eyes can see, just as fond and tender as this shared moment between them. Being selfish isn't so hard when every brush of lips is this sweet.]
Then... If you don't have any other plans, can we stay together a little longer?
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and right now, well. there's no better place to start, right? ]
I'd like that.
[ allowing his fingers to slip away, he touches their brows together sweetly before standing back to his full height with a more energetic smile. seems that did the trick. ]
As important as getting settled is, there's so much I still want to explore... how about it?
[ he offers his hand. ]
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None of the gratefulness slips from his chest as they part, the sweet gesture only lifting him up more. And without a moment's hesitation, Sougo's smile brightens to match the one he's given so readily.]
I would love to.
[Polite as ever, he gingerly reaches out to place his hand in Ryuu's far larger one.]
Lead the way, Tsunashi-san.