[ It hurts, honestly. The way he pulls his hand back so quickly and looks so hurt; seems to blame himself so much for something that isn't even bad.
It hurts because Allen recognizes that feeling, like someone reliving a past mistake, and it makes his heart twist. ]
Shouto... [ His voice is soft even if his expression is conflicted, wanting to reach out but knowing better after he pulled away, and he just leans forward a little to draw close and emphasize his point. ] You don't have to ask anymore.
[ Didn't you admonish him about that before? Asking permission to touch or to hold. Allen hesitates for a moment, trying to find the words in very new and unsure waters that leave him a little out of his depth, and bites the inside of his lip lightly. ]
Surprises... can be good things too. Even if they're a little surprising at first.
[ But it doesn't feel like enough, and he decides rather quickly before he's even fully considered what he's decided. Voice soft and earnest, eyes clear and certain. ]
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It hurts because Allen recognizes that feeling, like someone reliving a past mistake, and it makes his heart twist. ]
Shouto... [ His voice is soft even if his expression is conflicted, wanting to reach out but knowing better after he pulled away, and he just leans forward a little to draw close and emphasize his point. ] You don't have to ask anymore.
[ Didn't you admonish him about that before? Asking permission to touch or to hold. Allen hesitates for a moment, trying to find the words in very new and unsure waters that leave him a little out of his depth, and bites the inside of his lip lightly. ]
Surprises... can be good things too. Even if they're a little surprising at first.
[ But it doesn't feel like enough, and he decides rather quickly before he's even fully considered what he's decided. Voice soft and earnest, eyes clear and certain. ]
Touch me?