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[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto can feel more colour gathering in his cheeks. He can't get his voice above a soft whisper.]

You too... You- should um... take responsibility... [This is the world's weakest threat. The words have barely left his lips when he leans in for another kiss.]

[dereban]

[ She isn't even allowed to say anything before he kisses her, and it's only when she breaks it that she speaks up again with a bit more of a teasing lilt: ]

Hmm? And how exactly do you want me to take responsibility, Yuuto~? Surely just kissing like this isn't enough...?

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto pouts softly,] Auu... Y-You probably know already..?

[dereban]

[ She leans in closer to him, brushing her lips near his ear as her voice drops to a low whisper: ]

I want to hear you say it, though.

[spacialeyes]

[The sound he makes in reply in soft, less a verbal reply and more an emotional one. When he tries again, Yuuto actually forms some words,]

Love me..?

[dereban]

[ She lets out a bit of a breathy laugh when he says those two words, but it's not meant to be mean as she presses her forehead against his own, wanting to stick close. ]

Stupid... you don't have to ask for that. I already do.

[spacialeyes]

Why..? [The question slips out without him meaning to say anything. Yuuto hears himself and is ashamed. He hates that he can't think up a single reason to justify being loved back. It reminds him that Inaba deserves better.

Yuuto closes his eyes and tries to chase that thought from his mind, instead switching to:]

Touch me too..? Let's be closer..?

[dereban]

[ She brings a hand to the side of his face before she goes to tangle her fingers in his hair; being gentle as she keeps herself close. Even if he's trying to switch topics, she'll answer his question with warmth in every word she speaks: ]

. . . you've been kind, understanding and patient with me this whole time. Willing to allow me to bare myself to you instead of having something do it for me. Not many people are willing to tolerate someone like me.

[spacialeyes]

[He didn't expect for her to actually answer him. Yuuto opens his eyes again, watching her breathless as she speaks. Just being touched so gently was already enough to make his heart and mind melt, but her words are dragging him deeper. His eyes glow freely as he moves to gently caress her cheek too.]

Anyone who doesn't... i-is wrong. You're so kind and thoughtful. You're worth getting to know... at whatever pace you want. You're worth it.

[dereban]

You think so...?

[ Her voice is soft as she asks that question, sounding- not exactly doubtful of how he feels about her, but there's still skepticism there. Even though she really shouldn't be feeling this way, not when she knows there are so many people who do love her. ]

Thank you. It makes me happy... to hear that.

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto's smile is shy and soft. It makes him happy to know she received his words, especially since he knows how hard it can be to accept love. He still struggles too.

Though a moment later, he lets out a breathy laugh.]

... Can we switch positions? I'm so overwhelmed... I might not be able to hold myself up. You're making my heart race again.

[dereban]

You're already overwhelmed by this much...?

[ She mirrors his laugh with one of her own, her smile softening as she nods in response. ]

Yeah, that's fine. Although I might not be able to hold myself back anymore if you let me do that.

[spacialeyes]

[His thought process stalls, indicated by a shy stutter, before he just says what's on his mind:]

That's okay with me. [Then begins shifting positions. In doing so, he remembers why he usually tries to stay on top: He's really weak to the view of Inaba from this angle.] I'll get better at not being overwhelmed..?

[dereban]

It's fine; I don't mind being in this position, either...

[ She shifts herself so that she's on top of him and finds herself looking a bit red in the face. ]

Don't stare too much, though. I know it's easier to see my chest when I'm on top of you like this.

[spacialeyes]

[He hadn't factored that in, but now that she mentions it...

Yuuto nods shyly, his gaze turning to meet hers.]

Mm, r-right... But also. [Tentative and shy with their new positioning, Yuuto reaches up to caress her cheek,] The light reflects differently in your eyes from this angle... You're beautiful, Himeko.

[dereban]

Why's that the first thing that you're thinking about?!

[ Gosh, he's flustering her so easily... ] Nobody usually says things like that.

[spacialeyes]

Is it bad? I can stop talking??

[dereban]

No.

[ She leans in close, her lips right close up to his, but not touching. ]

You're not allowed to stop yet. I want to hear more.

[spacialeyes]

[He has to avert his gaze for a moment as he tries to collect his calm, but there is no saving him from how easily she flusters him.]

... I like the way that your eyes look when it's just us two. It's different. Especially when you look at me.

[dereban]

Hmm, you think so?

[ She trails her fingertip from his hair to his jawline going down to his chin and then lower past his neck, his chest-- ]

I want to look at you more. I want to see you look at me like that more.

[spacialeyes]

Aa- Mm... I do.

[Yuuto can't look away, though he does breath in sharply when he feels her fingers on his neck. Their surrounds are beginning to fade from his consciousness: All he can think about is her. It shows in the way he watches her.]

Himeko... Your hands are so soft.

[dereban]

Are they really? I do use lotion on them so that they don't dry out... did you want me to touch you more directly...?

[ She pauses near his chest, wondering if she should help him out of it. ]

[spacialeyes]

[His expression betrays his shy words. Yuuto is clearly interested.]

I- Mmm… If you don’t mind. Should I..? [He wonders if he needs to get up and unbutton his shirt for her.]

[dereban]

Let me do it.

[ Her voice is soft, but insistent. A fingertip reaches to the uppermost button, running across it almost teasingly. ]

I can, right?

[spacialeyes]

[The sound he makes is nothing more than a soft gasp. Then he nods slightly, not wanting to move too much and push her hands away.]

Anything that you want. I trust you.