rozenblitz | What a romantic adventure

[For now he can't see anything, but he definitely can feel the small reactions to his touch. The tail swooshes, tickling his skin and Aether can't help but run his fingers affectionately against the softness of the other's fur. His own cheeks slowly grow warmer, because it's a new kind of closeness. Gorou trusts him so much and it truly touches the traveller's heart.

...Suddenly the other's voice reaches him. There's some nervousness in it and Aether looks up. He's met with a blush spreading on his companion's cheeks and that causes the traveler to become just as red. His heart picks up in his chest.]

...Yes.

[The answer takes some time, but it's sincere. Another moment passes and this time, Aether reaches up, gently brushing the hair away from Gorou's face. There's admiration in his gaze and his heart beats so loudly that he can't hear his own thoughts.]

Gorou, I... [He trails off, then withdraws his hand. Maybe...

...No, no maybes. He is definitely going too far and the last thing he wants is to make their relationship awkward.]

[ He clears his throat when Aether looks at him -- an attempt to try to will away the blush on his cheeks. It's unsuccessful, and Gorou's about to turn away out of embarrassment. He's too used to trying to maintain some semblance of composure, but Aether is truly bringing out a side of him he's never quite experienced before.

Especially when Aether's hand brushes the hair out of his face. Gorou blinks once, twice, and his eyes widen.

It's unexpected, but it's also not unpleasant. He wants to hear what Aether has to say. Gorou acts without thinking and carefully reaches to grab Aether's hand before he draws it away copmletely. ]

What is it? You can tell me.

[ ... ]

I'd actually like to hear it.

[When his hand is stopped, Aether stares for a moment, before taking a deep breath. It's difficult to say it out loud for many reasons. He really is worried he may be ruining a precious friendship, but he also worries that he'll disappear on Gorou one day and make the other sad.

Aether stays silent another moment.]

I just...

[He's not sure how to voice these feelings either, how to describe them. He's never quite felt this way before about anyone.]

I want to... be with you.

[And yet once he says that, the words feel so right.

He shifts his hand to hold Gorou's gently, firmly. Then he looks up.]

[ His ears twitch a little. He's stunned into silence and questioning if he heard Aether correctly – he wants to be with him. Gorou's never been good at romance but he'd be a fool to not know what that means.

Especially with the way his heart's racing. There's no mistaking how he feels, too, and he doesn't want to make a declaration of his own that won't have the same impact Aether's had on him.

Gorou takes in a deep breath as his fingers close around Aether's palm. ]

I think... I'd really like that.

[ He can't help it – his smile grows fonder when he looks down at Aether. ]

A lot, actually.

[Aether's eyes widen and now he falls completely silent. For a moment he wonders if Gorou understood him, but the way his hand is holding Aether's and the way he smiles feels so very special. The traveler takes a deep breath, then smiles as well, before attempting to pull himself up, face suddenly just inches away from the other's.]

...I'm so glad, but Gorou... Are you sure?

[Pain in his leg doesn't matter, nothing matters. All he wants is to pull the other into his arms and tell him how happy he is right now.]

What a romantic adventure

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