[ The softer and gently touched expression Allen had as Shouto kept talking, that had a response on the tip of his tongue and a swell of affection in his chest-- he stops at that last admission and finds his breath suddenly not there. Everything else... everything else, they're words of affirmation and love they've said to each other before. As special as the first time every time and touching some part deep inside that aches but is healing, but that last admission--
He stops, utterly stunned. Utterly breathless and utterly tongue-tied again. And his fingers twitch for a moment, trying to find the words to say but coming up short, but finding action comes naturally as he sweeps in to softly kiss his cheek, right at the corner of his mouth. Both hands coming up and sliding back along his jaw and neck to cradle the back of his head as he leans his whole body into that kiss, long and sweet.
I love you too. ]
I treasure you too. [ It's admitted quietly against his skin in a gentle murmur, voice softer and more breathy than usual. Before kisses him again higher up on the cheek, just under his scarred eye, and holds it for another meaningful moment. Then leans up slightly to kiss his forehead. ]
Every part. [ His lips trail to the side, kissing first his temple, then following along the line of his jaw while encouraging him to tip his head back a little. Slowly and meaningfully, not in the gentle flurry he would in the past. Cascades of kisses like he would trip over himself if he didn't express himself fast enough he takes his time with now, steadier, and with a slower and more purposeful kind of passion.
I want you to feel treasured too. ]
Somehow... [ He lingers at the apex of his throat to murmur softly a final time, before he begins to follow the line of his neck down, paying attention in a reverent manner as his fingers slide a little deeper into his hair. ]
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He stops, utterly stunned. Utterly breathless and utterly tongue-tied again. And his fingers twitch for a moment, trying to find the words to say but coming up short, but finding action comes naturally as he sweeps in to softly kiss his cheek, right at the corner of his mouth. Both hands coming up and sliding back along his jaw and neck to cradle the back of his head as he leans his whole body into that kiss, long and sweet.
I love you too. ]
I treasure you too. [ It's admitted quietly against his skin in a gentle murmur, voice softer and more breathy than usual. Before kisses him again higher up on the cheek, just under his scarred eye, and holds it for another meaningful moment. Then leans up slightly to kiss his forehead. ]
Every part. [ His lips trail to the side, kissing first his temple, then following along the line of his jaw while encouraging him to tip his head back a little. Slowly and meaningfully, not in the gentle flurry he would in the past. Cascades of kisses like he would trip over himself if he didn't express himself fast enough he takes his time with now, steadier, and with a slower and more purposeful kind of passion.
I want you to feel treasured too. ]
Somehow... [ He lingers at the apex of his throat to murmur softly a final time, before he begins to follow the line of his neck down, paying attention in a reverent manner as his fingers slide a little deeper into his hair. ]
...more and more I think.