[ Unlike Allen, Shouto has no such qualms. He's straightforward and comes from a modern culture where sex education is taught in primary school. It helps that same-sex couples were not foreign to him even if it was frowned upon by the media. Or that he could care less what the media thinks after they deliberately ignored his family's plight for years.
It also helps that he likes Allen, not just as a friend. In the last year, he's had to recontextualize much of what he's ignored in the past. Even in passing, he had no interest in the subject with more urgent concerns taking up his time. It was different now, and he had no one to turn to ask except Allen himself.
But, the moment he jolts at his touch, Shouto thinks he's made a mistake. He snatches his hand away, stunned surprise flickering across his face. Did he burn him? Worry instantly mars his expression, and he shuts down. Even when he finds no scorch marks on his jacket, the waves of heat stop abruptly, and Allen's answer loses its meaning in the aftermath. ]
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It also helps that he likes Allen, not just as a friend. In the last year, he's had to recontextualize much of what he's ignored in the past. Even in passing, he had no interest in the subject with more urgent concerns taking up his time. It was different now, and he had no one to turn to ask except Allen himself.
But, the moment he jolts at his touch, Shouto thinks he's made a mistake. He snatches his hand away, stunned surprise flickering across his face. Did he burn him? Worry instantly mars his expression, and he shuts down. Even when he finds no scorch marks on his jacket, the waves of heat stop abruptly, and Allen's answer loses its meaning in the aftermath. ]
Did I hurt you?