[ To be fair, there's always that intrusive thought that lingers in the back of his mind when he holds her hands like this. That maybe he should follow this up with a quick kiss. And he just might have pursued it if she hadn't already beaten him to the proverbial punch. She gets up on her tiptoes to kiss him on the cheek. And for such a chaste yet affectionate gesture, his cheeks burn hotter than they really should have over something so simple. It's because she did it first. And now he was the one that was going to have to wait.
And yet...as Cloud finally lets go of her hands, he's smiling for her again— confidently so with bags in hand before he takes a step back. He supposes that there's excitement in knowing he's coming right back to her, too. That he can make up for not acting on that little hope of his earlier.
"— please take care." ]
No having too much fun without me.
[ And there's Taroumaru, a little huff netting his attention as he can't help but offer him a little smirk and nod. ]
Don't work too hard, Taroumaru. [ A beat. Two beats, back to Ayaka as he begins walking away. ] Love you.
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Date: 2024-02-03 12:21 pm (UTC)And yet...as Cloud finally lets go of her hands, he's smiling for her again— confidently so with bags in hand before he takes a step back. He supposes that there's excitement in knowing he's coming right back to her, too. That he can make up for not acting on that little hope of his earlier.
"— please take care." ]
No having too much fun without me.
[ And there's Taroumaru, a little huff netting his attention as he can't help but offer him a little smirk and nod. ]
Don't work too hard, Taroumaru. [ A beat. Two beats, back to Ayaka as he begins walking away. ] Love you.
[ It's Valentine's. Say it a little more. ]