It was. [ What he gets is the gist of it anyway. He wasn't going to dissuade Kaz from wanting you as his proxy. The kid fairly adores you like a little brother his elder sibling. And besides, better you or Fortuna than anyone else.
He reaches over and slips his hand over yours, fingers brushing over the ring on your finger. ]
[ Squeezing your hand, then, and smiling much easier all over again before he's shifting in close enough to plop his head down on your shoulder. ]
I love you too.
[ He's honestly touched by the fact that you want to do this. He's also worried, yes, but he isn't about to do you a disservice by protesting further. Besides, he trusts you a hell lot too. ]
[ You're getting a kiss dropped to the top of your head, Hikaru Shinta, and that's accompanied by him gently squeezing your hand in return before he tangles your fingers together. ]
It would be weird you know. [ Going for something a little less heavy -- which this is, yes. But still. ] Having someone other than my fiancee in my headspace. Barring already present company.
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He reaches over and slips his hand over yours, fingers brushing over the ring on your finger. ]
I trust you and I love you.
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I love you too.
[ He's honestly touched by the fact that you want to do this. He's also worried, yes, but he isn't about to do you a disservice by protesting further. Besides, he trusts you a hell lot too. ]
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It would be weird you know. [ Going for something a little less heavy -- which this is, yes. But still. ] Having someone other than my fiancee in my headspace. Barring already present company.
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[ Pausing, just for dramatic effect. ]
Unless they're incriminating, or deliciously green.
[ :3 ]
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Duly noted.
[ And then he's nuzzling your temple, arm coming around your shoulders to hold you close for all of three seconds before he loosens his embrace. ]
I'll go shower quick. [ A beat. ] Dinner should be on it's way up soon.
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[ Leaning in to plant a quick one on your lips, and then finally going for that cigarette. ]
I'll wait for it.